Investment Promotion Manager, Computer Programmer - Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC)

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT
Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/D/10 

VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT
The Public Service Recruitment Secretariat was established in accordance with section No.29 (1) of the Public Service (Amendment) Act No.18 of 2007. One of the main functions of this organ is to advertise vacant posts occurring in the Public Service and conduct recruitment process.

On behalf of the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC), the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill 2 vacant in the above public institutions.

1.0 TANZANIA INVESTMENT CENTRE (TIC)
TIC is the primary agency of the Government established in 1997 by an act of
Parliament No.26 with the mandate to coordinate, encourage, promote and facilitate
investment in Tanzania. TIC envisaged as an efficient investment promotion agency, “A
One-Stop Centre for Investors,” engaged in the business of marketing Tanzania as an
investment destination.

1.1 INVESTMENT PROMOTION MANAGER (FOREIGN INVESTMET) –
RE-ADVERTISED

1.1.1 JOB PURPOSE
To promote general FDI flows by generating leads and targeting investors in key sectors
with the view of enhancing overall performance as per TIC objectives.

1.1.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Identifying lead sectors by reviewing Tanzania’s key sectors which are
competitive and meet investors’ needs in order to document them and make
them available as an investment opportunity.
· Monitoring Investment flows and trends by accessing various international
reports and database with the view to having updated and accurate information
to improve Centre performance.
· Promote and market Tanzania by preparing and doing power point presentations
on investment opportunities to targeted groups of investors with the view to
increase FDI flow to the country.
· Prepare periodical investment reports by collecting information for Board
meeting and Management meetings etc in order to enhance the performance of
the Department.
· Review and attend investor’s correspondences by advising them accordingly
with the view to qualify their interest to invest in Tanzania.
· Regular check on the development of investment opportunities in identified
potential areas by liasing with those investors with the view to improve their
business.

1.1.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
· Bachelors Degree in either Marketing, Business Administration or Economics.
· It requires, tacks and diplomacy negotiations skills and convincing power.
· Relevant Job Experience of at least 3 years.

1.1.4 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale.

1.2 COMPUTER PROGRAMMER – 1 POST - RE-ADVERTISED

1.2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Write, update, and maintain computer programs or software packages to handle
specific jobs, such as tracking inventory, storing or retrieving data, or controlling
other equipment.
· Consult with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program
intent, identify problems, and suggest changes.
· Write, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram,
and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic
logic.
· Investigate whether networks, workstations, the central processing unit of the
system, and/or peripheral equipment are responding to a program's instructions.
· Prepare detailed workflow charts and diagrams that describe input, output, and
logical operation, and convert them into a series of instructions coded in a
computer language.
· Perform systems analysis and programming tasks to maintain and control the
use of computer systems software as a systems programmer.
· Consult with and assist computer operators or system analysts to define and
resolve problems in running computer programs.

1.2.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
· Bachelors degree (Bsc.) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering,
Information Technology from the recognized institutions, with Java / Python and
SQL programming skills.
· Minimum of three (3) years professional Computer experience in a recognized
reputable private or public organization.

1.2.3 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale.

NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however,
should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having
reliable contact postal address, e-mail address 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
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 senior positions currently employed in the public service should
route their application letters through their respective employers.
x. 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 30th November 2010.
xi. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason
should not apply.
xii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
xiii. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania
Commission for Universities (TCU)
xiv. Dead line for application is 11th February, 2013 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
xix. APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING
ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:

Secretary                                        
Public Service Recruitment                 
Secretariat,                                                
P. O. Box 63100                                       
DAR ES SALAAM.                                  

OR  
                                    
Katibu
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Utumishi wa Umma
S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM.


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