Institute of Accountancy Arusha

P.O. Box 2798, Nji ro Hi ll, Arusha, Tanzani a

Telephone: 255 27 254 9605 / 254 9606 / 250 1416 / 250 6096 Fax: 255 027 254 9421
Telex: 50009 IAA TZ: Emai l: iaa@iaa.ac.tz Websi te: www.iaa.ac.tz

JOB OPENING

Introduction
The Institute of Accountancy Arusha is a parastatal academic institution offering undergraduate and
postgraduate training courses. It is established by the Institute of Accountancy Act No.1 of 1990 with
its headquarters at Njiro Hill, Arusha City. The Institute wishes to recruit a number of suitable,
motivated, potential, and capable human resources from the market on an unspecified time and
pensionable terms.

Vision Statement
To become an exemplary centre of excellence in modern business management training, research,
and consultancy services.

Mission Statement
To provide high quality, competence-based training and offer research and consultancy services
through applied technology.

Title of position:
No.03
SENIOR LECTURER 1 post (Accounting & Finance)

Scope of the
position and its
expected outputs:
Holder of the position is responsible for all assigned academic duties.
The outputs in this position are expected in the quality, efficient and
effective dissemination of skills and knowledge in a competence based
mode with big and value adding results with integrity and honesty.

Position
relationships:
Reports to the respective Head of Department
Supervises: NIL

Key duties and
responsibilities:
Teach students up to NTA level 9 (Masters Degree).
Guide and supervise students in building up their practical
and research projects.
Prepare learning resources and design training exercises for
students.
Conduct consultancy and community services.
Undertake individual research and participates in
scientific/academic congregations.
Supervise and guide post-graduate students.
Prepare teaching manuals simulations and case studies for
training.
Coach junior teaching staff.
Assume managerial leadership roles e.g. coordinate
academic programmes or major research projects and
consultancy.
Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisors.


Title of position: DEAN OF STUDENTS 1 Post

Scope of the
position and its
expected
outputs:
Holder of this position is responsible for all assigned duties in the
general and specific implementation of the Institutes students
welfare administration. The outputs of this position are expected in
the quality, efficient and effective execution of students welfare
administration with value added and the smooth running of the
almanac.

Position
relationships:
Reports to the Deputy Rector Planning, Finance and
Administration;
Supervises Students Welfare Officers.

Key duties and
responsibilities:
To head Student Welfare Services;
To serve as Institutes ambassador to alumni, parents,
students, neighbours, community leaders
and professional colleagues;
To oversee provision of counseling services to students;
To liaise with appropriate officers of the Institute and advice
students in respect to personal problems affecting them;
To liaise with the Deputy Rector Academics and/or such other
officers of the Institute as may be appropriate in attending
students problems;
To resolve students disciplinary matters in accordance with
IAAs students Disciplinary Code and Procedures.
Person
specification:
The holder of this position must have the following:

Holder of Masters Degree in Education, Sociology, Home Economics,
Person
specification:
Holder of Doctorate (PhD) Degree in relevant field who is eligible for
registration as technical teacher with a working experience in
teaching, research and consultancy of at least three years in
lectureship position or equivalent in a related or allied institution and
has published at least three peer reviewed papers. Or
Holder of PhD Degree in relevant field who is eligible for registration
as technical teacher and has a proven applicable working experience
in research and consultancy of at least 10 years in the industry and
have publishes at least five consultancy/ research reports of the
academic and professional appreciable depth in the relevant field. Or
Holder of Master Degree in relevant field who is eligible for
registration as technical teacher and has a proven applicable working
experience in research and consultancy of at least 20 years in the
industry and have published at least ten consultancy/research
reports of the academic and professional appreciable depth in the
relevant field. Or
Holder of Doctorial Degree in relevant field, who has a proven
applicable working experience of 10 years and have published at
least five consultancy/research reports of the academic and
professional appreciable depth in the relevant field.
Must have a maximum age of 40 years
Management or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution
with nine years working experience in teaching, students
administration or working in a similar area of specialization, five of
which must be in a senior managerial position. Must have minimum
40 years of age.




Title of position:
No.03
LECTURER 3 posts (Information System 1 post; Finance 1
post; Economics 1 post)

Scope of the
position and its
expected outputs:
Holder of the position is responsible for all assigned academic duties.
The outputs in this position are expected in the quality, efficient and
effective dissemination of skills and knowledge in a competence based
mode with big and value adding results with integrity and honesty.

Position
relationships:
Reports to the respective Head of Department
Supervises: NIL

Key duties and
responsibilities:
Teach up to NTA level 8 for Masters Degree holders and up
to NTA level 9 for PhD holders.
Guide and supervise students in building up their practical
and research projects.
Prepare learning resources and design training exercises for
students.
Conduct consultancy and community services
Develop and review existing curriculum.
Undertake individual research and participates in
scientific/academic congregations.
Prepare teaching manuals, simulations and case studies for
training.
Coach junior teaching staff.
Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Person
specification:
By recruitment of holders of Doctorate (PhD) Degree in relevant field
who is eligible for registration as a technical teacher. Or
Registered technical teacher, holder of Master Degree/PhD in relevant
field who is working in similar position in related or allied institution. Or
Holder of Masters Degree in relevant field, who has a proven
applicable working experience preferably in research/consultancy of at
least five consultancy/research reports of the academic and
professional appreciable depth in the relevant field. Must have a
maximum age of 40 years
Title of position:
No.03
ASSISTANT LECTURER 10 posts (Information System 3 posts;
Human Resources / Organisation Behaviour 2 posts; Procurement /
Supply Chain Management / Logistics Management 2 posts;
International Relations 1 post; Law 1 post and; Banking &
Finance 1 post)

Scope of the Holder of the position is responsible for all assigned academic duties.



Title of position:
No.02
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT II 1 Post Main Campus Arusha

Scope of the
position and its
expected outputs:
Holder of the position is responsible for all assigned duties in the
accounting area of specialization. The outputs in this position are
expected in the quality, efficient and effective execution in
management of the Institutes financial resources pursuant to IAA
Regulations and manuals with big and value adding results with
integrity and honesty.

Position
relationships:
Reports to the Planning and Finance Manager
Assistant Accountants, Accounts Assistants

Key duties and
responsibilities:
To prepare draft final file accounts and submit the same to
the supervisor;
To carry out accounting functions in accordance with financial
regulations;
To control capital and recurrent expenditure;
To post subsidiary register for debtors , creditors and fixed
assets;
To prepare bank and final accounts reconciliation;
Person
specification:
The holder of this position must have the following:
Holder of Bachelor Degree in Accounting with either a full professional
accountancy qualification CPA (T) or its equivalent a recognized
University/Institution with five years experience in similar position.
Must have a maximum age of 40 years.


position and its
expected outputs:
The outputs in this position are expected in the quality, efficient and
effective dissemination of skills and knowledge in a competence based
mode with big and value adding results with integrity and honesty.

Position
relationships:
Reports to the respective Head of Department
Supervises: NIL

Key duties and
responsibilities:
To teach up to NTA level 8 ( Bachelor Degree);
Prepare learning resources for Tutorial exercises;
To conduct research, seminars and case studies;
To carry out consultancy and community services under
supervision;
To supervise Students Projects;
To prepare Teaching Materials;
Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Person
specification:
The holder of this position must be holder of Bachelor degree (3.8 or
above GPA) in the respective discipline and a Masters degree (3.5
GPA/B+ or above) in the relevant field from a recognized
University/Institution. Must have a maximum age of 40 years.


Title of position:
No.01
ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER II-1 Post Main Campus
Arusha
Scope of the
position and its
expected outputs:
Holder of the position is responsible for all assigned duties in ensuring
timely execution of academic administration functions with adherence
to policies and laws of the Institutes with big and value adding results
with integrity and honesty.

Position
relationships:
Reports to the Registrar
NIL
Key duties and
responsibilities:
To assist in preparing adverts and processing students
admission
To process the supply of examination stationary;
To assist in preparations of examination time table and
allocation;
To assist in preparing examination invigilation plan;
To assist in production of examinations
Person
specification:
The holder of this position must have the following:
Holder of Bachelor Degree in Public Administration, Education,
Business Administration, Information Technology or its equivalent
from recognised University/Institutions with three years working
experience in a related field. Must have a maximum age of 40 years.



Title of position:
No.06
LIBRARIAN TRAINEE - 2 Post Main Campus Arusha

Scope of the
position and its
expected outputs:
Holder of the position is responsible for all assigned duties in library
services management as area of specialization. The outputs in this
position are expected in the quality, efficient and effective delivery of
library materials to library users with big and value adding results with
integrity and honesty.

Position
relationships:
Reports to Library Services Manager
Supervises: NIL

Key duties and
responsibilities:
Supervise classified catalogues books and other library
materials including maintaining and index to keywords for
retrieval purposes
Produce bibliographic information and guides
Select and orders information resources;
Shelve books, periodicals, journals and other library materials;
Plan and administer library service
Maintain relevant website and emails addresses and facilities
access of information from internet:
Supervise and carry out users instruction in information
retrieval systems
Maintain a record of library materials loaned to users
Person The holder of this position must have the following:
specification: Holder of a good Bachelor degree (3.8 or above GPA) or equivalent in
library related discipline. Must have a maximum age of 40 years.



Title of position:
No.04
PRINCIPAL TECHNICIAN (Civil Engineering) 1 Post Main
Campus Arusha

Scope of the
position and its
expected outputs:
Holder of the position is responsible for all assigned duties in the
Institutes buildings maintenance with adherence to policies and laws
of the Institutes with big and value adding results with integrity and
honesty
Position
relationships:
Reports to Estates Officer
Supervises: Artisans and Attendants

Key duties and
responsibilities:
To implement specific routine functions regarding
rehabilitation and maintaining the Institutes buildings;
To supervise implementation of building and premises
maintenance plans for the estate;
To participate in maintaining, overhauling and re-installing of
premises and other structures;
To participate in planning and supervision of Estates routine
civil works;
To prepare work plans;
To assist in determining and preparation of bills of quantities
for technical work requirements
To assist in preparing budget proposal for Estates section
Person
specification:
The holder of this position must have the following:

Holder of a FIV/VI academic certificate and a Diploma or Full
Technician Certificate or equivalent in civil engineering from a
recognised University/Institution with nine years of working
experience in related field. Must have a maximum age of 40 years.



Title of position:
No.05
RECEPTIONIST I 1 Post Main Campus

Scope of the
position and its
expected outputs:
Holder of the position is responsible for all assigned duties in the
reception or front office administration. The outputs in this position
are expected in the quality, efficient, and effective handling of
Institutes customers and visitors.

Position
relationships:
Reports to the Human Resources and Administrative Officer
Supervises: NIL

Key duties and
responsibilities:
To receive and manage the front desk visitors;
To keep visitors register book;
To receive and channel incoming telephone calls and internal
telephone requests;
To operate and maintain Switchboard;
To direct office visitors to officers in question;
To keep telephone call register, maintain external telephone
directory and report defective telephone facilities;
Person
specification:
The holder of this position must have the following:
Holder of FIV/VI academic certificate with a pass in English and
Kiswahili who has undergone the Telephone Operator/ Receptionist
course at a recognised Institute and must have three years working
experience in similar position.


Remuneration:

All the posts carry attractive packages commensurate to qualifications and respective merits pursuant
to the Institutes schemes of services, policies, and related public service circulars.
Application Modes:

A hand-written application letter attached with an updated Curriculum Vitae showing current working
position, address, at least two referees and day telephone contact numbers; copies of relevant
certified academic qualifications and trade certificates and other relevant testimonials. Your
application letter should reach the undersigned by 25 June 2014.
The Institute of Accountancy Arusha is an equal opportunity employer. Interested
potential female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Canvassing will lead to
disqualification from consideration into further processing steps. Only those shortlisted
will be contacted.

All applications should be directed to:
Rector
Institute of Accountancy Arusha
P.O. Box 2798
ARUSHA.