RESEARCH OFFICER GRADE II

5.1RESEARCH OFFICER GRADE II- 3 POSTS (RE-ADVERTISED)

5.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Assist in setting up experiments, data collection and analysis;
ii. Search for relevant literature required and writing research reports;
iii. Collect forestry research data;
iv. Supervise maintenance of research trial plots;
v. Work on specific projects more independently;
vi. Supervise Laboratory Technicians;
vii. Assist in data collection and analysis;
viii. Carry out literature surveys;
ix. Train Laboratory Technicians and Junior Research Officers; and
x. Perform any other duties related to official responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

5.1.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Masters Degree in Forestry and a Bachelor Degree in Forestry with a minimum of an
Upper Second Class Honours degree at undergraduate level. Applicant must possess
knowledge in Computer programs applicable in research data processing and analysis.
5.1.3 REMUNERATION

GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not more than 45 years of age
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts;
postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;
iv. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates;
Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;
Birth certificate.
v. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted
Form IV and form VI results slip;
Testimonials and all Partial transcripts.
vi. Applicants employed in the Public Service should route their application letters
through their respective employers;
vii. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason
should not apply;
viii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;
ix. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education
should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) and
National Council for Technical Education (NACTE);
x. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission
for Universities (TCU);
xi. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed/advised to indicate;
xii. A signed application letters should be written either in Swahili or English and
Addressed to

Secretary,
President’s Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat
P.O. Box 63100,
Dar Es Salaam.
xiii. Deadline for application is 11 MARCH, 2018 and
xiv. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview;
xv. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal
action;

Deadline

11 March 2018