was established through Government Notice No. 269 of 30th July 2010. TFS
establishment is supported by the Executive Agency Act (Cap. 245) as amended in
2009, the National Forest and Beekeeping Policies adopted in March 1998 and
administered through the Forest Act Cap 323 R.E of 2002) and Beekeeping Act Cap
224 R.E of 2002 which provide the legal framework for the management of forests
and bee resources.
TFS Headquarters is located in Dar es Salaam at Mpingo House, Ivory Room
premises along Nyerere Road. TFS offices outside Dar es Salaam operate in seven
zones as follows: Eastern (Kibaha- Kongowe in Pwani Region), Southern (Masasi
Town in Mtwara Region) Southern Highlands (Mbeya Municipal in Mbeya Region),
Northern (Same Town in Kilimanjaro Region) Western (Tabora Municipal in Tabora
Region), Lake (Mwanza Municipal in Mwanza Region) and Central (Dodoma
Municipal in Dodoma Region).The Headquarters is responsible for providing Zonal
Offices with technical and professional support, establishing standards, systems and
procedures for resources management, utilization, capacity building, coordinating the
Agency’s technical services, monitoring and evaluating the performance of field
operations. All operational matters of the Agency are handled at the Zones, and that
the Headquarters deals with strategic management issues.
12.1.1 FOREST OFFICER II 1 POST
Duty Station: TFS Zones/Plantations
Reporting to: Zonal/Plantation Manager
12.1.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Supervise planting and management of natural forests and plantations
ii. Conduct research
iii. Enforce forest policies and legislation
iv. Build capacity of staff and stakeholders
v. Conduct planning in forest and coordinate collection and analysis of forest
products statistics
12.1.3 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Degree in Forestry from a recognized institution of higher learning.
12.1.4 FOREST ASSISTANT II 7 POSTS
Duty Station: TFS Zones/Plantations
Reporting to: Zonal/Plantation Manager
12.1.5 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
vi. collect and good keeping of seeds;
vii. tend to tree seedlings and management of tree nurseries;
viii. manage trees and forests;
ix. undertake patrols within the forests;
x. inspect and grade forest products;
xi. carry out mensuration in forest;
xii. Carry out forest extension services;
xiii. To carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time by Supervisor.
12.1.6 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Form IV or VI leaver with Certificate or Diploma in Forestry from a recognized
institution.
Computer knowledge will be an added advantage.
12.1.7 BEEKEEPING OFFICER II 2 POSTS
Duty Station: TFS Zones/Plantations
Reporting to: Zonal/Plantation Manager
12.1.8 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Supervise establishment of bee reserves and apiaries;
ii. Conduct research;
iii. Implement beekeeping policies and enforce legislation;
iv. Build capacity of staff and stakeholders;
v. Conduct planning in beekeeping and coordinate collection and analysis of
bee products statistics;
vi. Plan and ensure quality of beekeeping products;
vii. Participate in setting standards of bee products;
viii. Carry out any other duties as assigned form time to time by supervisor.
12.1.9 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Degree in Science specialized in Beekeeping, Botany or Zoology from
recognized institution of higher learning. Computer knowledge will be an added
advantage.
12.1.10 ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT II 1 POST
Duty Station: TFS Zones/Plantations
Reporting to: Zonal/Plantation Manager
12.1.11 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Assist in the preparation of various financial statements;
ii. Keep financial register;
iii. Prepare bank reconciliation statements;
iv. Prepare payment vouchers and cheques and post them in vote books;
v. Prepare credit and loss accounts.
12.1.12 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
NBAA Intermediate Stage Modules C or Diploma in Accounting from
recognized institution. Must have basic knowledge of Accounting Packages.
12.1.13 RECORDS MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT II 1 POST
Duty Station: TFS Zones/Plantations
Reporting to: Zonal/Plantation Manager
12.1.14 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Receive and keep records of various documents;
ii. Implement procedures on keeping and transfer of records;
iii. Keep files;
iv. Design and implement modern means of tracking and keeping files;
v. Manage incoming mails and recording of documents;
12.1.15 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Diploma in records from recognized institution. Must have basic knowledge of
computer.
12.1.16 MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN II 1 POST
Duty Station: TFS Zones/Plantations
Reporting to: Zonal/Plantation Manager
12.1.17 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Conduct vehicles inspection;
ii. Conduct minor repairs of motor vehicles and machine;
iii. Prepare motor vehicles and machine repair estimates;
iv. Guide technicians works on workshop;
12.1.18 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Mechanical Full Technician Certificate or diploma from recognized institution.
Must have basic knowledge of computer.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania of 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 slips
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, Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment
Secretariat, 27 Bibi Titi Mohammed Road, P.O.Box 63100, Maktaba
Complex, 11102 Dar Es Salaam.
xiii. Deadline for application is 30 th August, 2017 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;
NOTE: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by
using the following address; http://ift.tt/1CAr2Oq and not otherwise
(This address can also be found at PSRS Website, Click
‘Recruitment Portal’)