Thursday, October 25, 2012

ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN

Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) was established under the Tanzania Revenue Authority Act No.11 0f 1995.The Authority is a semi-autonomous agency of the Government responsible for the administration of the Central Government taxes as well as several non-tax revenues. TRA is currently implementing its Third Corporate Plan whose vision is to be ‘A Modern Tax Administration’ 

 TRA would like to recruit dynamic experienced and qualified personnel to fill vacant positions in the Customs and Excise, Domestic Revenue and Human Resources and Administration Departments. Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified Tanzanians for the following positions:
 
POSITION: ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN

 Purpose of the Job  
To attend to library users requests and to maintain order in the library  

Major Activities of the Job 
 i.Handling matters pertaining to lending out and receipt of books and other reading materials in the library; 
ii.Assisting in automating the library catalogue and circulation services; 
iii.Assisting in cataloguing and classification of books; 
 iv.Assisting in acquisition of library materials by selecting, ordering, receiving and recording them; v.Assisting in indexing of periodicals and journals;  
vi.Re-shelving of books left by readers on the study tables;  
vii.Assist readers for searching information in the computer through CD-ROM, internet and shelves; viii.Assisting in abstracting service and giving advice to readers; 
ix.Teaching up to NTA level 8 through conducting lectures, seminars and tutorials;  
x.Participate in scientific/academic congregations;  
xi.Conducting or assisting in tutorials and seminars; 
 xii.Working in co-operation with senior members on specific projects; 
 xiii.Carrying out research, consultancy and community services;  
xiv.Writing teaching manuals and compendia; and 
 xv.Any other duty that may be assigned by the relevant authority.  

Minimum Job Requirements Qualifications 
(i)Advanced Diploma/University Degree in Librarianship or its equivalent with at least an upper second class from a recognised institution;  
(ii)Plus Masters Degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution/University.  

Minimum Job Experience At least one year work experience in a similar position.
 
Key Competences 
(i)Leadership and Team Building 
(ii)Strategic Focus and Managing Change  
(iii)Managing Performance and Accountability (iv)Problem Solving and Decision Making (v)Integrity

 GENERAL  
Applicants for all positions MUST be ready to work any where in the United Republic of Tanzania.

REMUNERATION 
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates.

DEAD LINE The application should be submitted online by 13th November, 2012. Applicants who will not be contacted should regard themselves unsuccessful.  

HOW TO APPLY  
To apply click ‘Job Application’ link under online services section. For assistance on how to fill in the Job Application Form please make use of on line “HELP” available under the Application Form or dial TRA Call Centre Tel: 0800110016 (TTCL & Vodacom), 0786 800000 (AIRTEL) , 0713800333 (TIGO) from 0800 to 1700 Hours Monday to Friday. These are Toll free numbers.