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THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

PRESIDENTS OFFICE
PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT

Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/H/03 01
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October, 2014.

VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT
On behalf of Weights and Measures Agency, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat
invites qualified Tanzanians to fill 3 vacant posts in the above Public Institution.

NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however,
applicants for senior positions who are above 45 years old and are currently employed
in the public service should route their application letters through their respective
employers.
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable
contact, postal address, e-mail and telephone numbers.
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
iv. The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the subject
of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which will make the
application invalid.
v. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of academic certificates:
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
- Computer Certificate
- Professional certificates from respective boards
- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
vi. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED

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vii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
viii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will
necessitate to legal action
ix. Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should not
apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated
30
th
November, 2010.
x. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should
not apply.
xi. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
xii. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level
education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania
(NECTA)
xiii. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania
Commission for Universities (TCU)
xiv. Deadline for application is 14
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October, 2014 at 3:30 p.m
xv. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate
xvi. Women are highly encouraged to apply
xvii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview
xviii. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English



APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS.
HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:

Secretary OR Katibu
Public Service Recruitment Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika
Secretariat, UtumishiwaUmma
P. O. Box 63100 S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM. DAR ES SALAAM.






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1.0 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES AGENCY
Weights and Measures Agency is a government institution which is under the ministry of
Industry and Trade. Weights and Measures Agency was established under the Executive
Agencies Act (Cap.245). The Mandate of WMA is to provide protection to consumers in
relation to legal metrological control which includes legal control of measuring
instruments, metrological supervision and metrological expertise in trade, health, safety
and environment.

1.1 FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS MANAGER - 1 POST
1.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop Agencys accounting policies and principles and monitor their
implementation;
Advise Director on issues pertaining to Finance of the Agency;
Assist the Director in review and update all documents, policies and regulation
regarding accounting and finance;
Participate in the planning and budget preparation process of the Agency;
Facilitate the payments of salaries and other expenditures;
Respond and follow up on audit reports and observations;
Assist in keeping records of revenue, payments, assets and liabilities;
Prepare Agencys Financial Statements and submit them to relevant authorities.

1.1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and Masters Degree/Post
graduate diploma in Accounting, Finance with a CPA (T) /ACCA or related fields
from any recognized University/Institution.
Twelve (12) years of working experience in the related field, with at least 5 years
experience in Management or Senior positions.
Must have a high level of interpersonal skills, team builder and ability to work with
a team of professionals.
Must be Computer Literate.

1.1.3 REMUNERATION
According to Weights and Measures Agency Salary Scale WMAS 9.
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1.2 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER - 1 POST
1.2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate preparation of WMA personal emolument budget;
Coordinate staff recruitment, confirmation, promotion and transfer;
Coordinate employees pension and other related terminal benefits;
Carry out human resources and succession planning for the sustainability of the
Agency;
Coordinate preparation and implementation of staff development program;
Advise the Director of Business Services on the execution of Disciplinary matters;
Maintain WMA office facilities;
Handle work place disputes.

1.2.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor Degree and Masters Degree/Postgraduate Public Administration,
Manpower Planning, Human Resource Management or any other related fields
from a recognized University/Institution.
Twelve (12) years of working experience in the related field, with at least 5 years
experience in Management or Senior positions.
Must have a high level of interpersonal skills, team builder and ability to work with
a team.
Must be Computer Literate.

1.2.3 REMUNERATION
According to Weights and Measures Agency Salary Scale WMAS 9.

1.3 INFORMATION, EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING
MANAGER - 1 POST
1.3.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Advise the Agency on Information, Education, communication and Marketing
services;
Coordinate preparation and delivery of public awareness programs;
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Coordinate preparation of wmas articles, brochures, leaflets, exhibitions and
newsletters;
Develop and implement system of public dialogue;
Develop and implement a complaints handling system;
Coordinate press briefings;
Update wmas website;
Establish and maintain the library;
Undertake service delivery surveys by collecting stakeholders/clients views on
services rendered by WMA.

1.3.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor Degree and Masters Degree/Postgraduate Mass Communication, Public
Relations, Marketing or any other related fields from a recognized
University/Institution.
Twelve (12) years of working experience in the related field, with at least 5 years
experience in Management or Senior positions.
Must have a high level of interpersonal skills, team builder and ability to work with
a team.
Must be Computer Literate.

1.3.3 REMUNERATION
According to Weights and Measures Agency Salary Scale WMAS 9.

X.M. DAUDI
Secretary
Public Service Recruitment Secretariat