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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY


1.0 BACKGROUND

The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) is a regulatory body
established under the Public Procurement Act No. 7 of 2011. The Authority is
charged with regulatory functions and vested with oversight powers and
responsibilities on all public procurement activities of all public bodies in the
mainland Tanzania. Objectives of PPRA is to ensure the application of fair,
competitive, transparent, non discriminatory and value for money procurement
standards and practices, harmonize the procurement systems in Tanzania
between the local and central governments, set standards for the public
procurement systems in Tanzania, monitor compliance of procuring entities and
build procurement capacity in the country.

PPRA is hereby inviting applications from qualified and experienced
Tanzanians to fill in the vacant positions described below:-


2.0 TITLE: DIRECTOR OF CAPACITY BUILDING AND ADVISORY
SERVICES 1 POSITION

2.1 Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

2.2 Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the Director of Capacity Building and
Advisory Services shall be to

i) Supervise Managers for Guidelines Development and Dissemination;
Research and Documentation and Training and Advisory Services;

ii) Advise the Authority in setting training standards, competence levels,
certification requirements and professional development paths for
procurement experts in consultation with relevant professional bodies
and any other competent authorities;

iii) Advise the Authority in the preparation, updating and issuing
authorized versions of the standardized tendering documents,
procedural forms and any other attendant documents to procuring
entities;


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iv) Prepare procurement guidelines on capacity building;
v) Advise the Authority in developing and maintaining policies and
operational plan on capacity building, both for institutional and
human resources development;

vi) Coordinate the Authoritys efforts of establishing and maintaining
institutional linkages with training institutions, local potential
providers of training both locally and internationally;

vii) Coordinate and supervise researches and surveys carried out by the
Authority on procurement activities both nationally and
internationally;

viii) Advise the Authority on a system and a list, which shall be reviewed
annually of works, services and supplies in common use by more than
one procuring entity which may be subject to common procurement;

ix) Process approvals for deviation for the use of standardized tender
documents and procedures;

x) Coordinate advisory activities of the Authority to Central
Government, local governments and statutory bodies on all
procurement policies, principles and practices;

xi) Coordinate the dissemination and provision of advisory services on
the use of standard tender documents to all stakeholders;

xii) Advise the Authority on institutional set up of procuring entities in
the country;

xiii) Coordinate training needs, developing and implementing
procurement capacity building strategy;

xiv) Maintain a list of approved service providers, suppliers, contractors
eligible for preferential treatment for procurement under the PPA;

xv) Manage and document procurement related data collected and
generated by the Authority;

xvi) Be in charge in preparation of Divisional budget and monitor and
report expenditures thereof;

xvii) Be in charge and monitor progress of Divisional activities and report
the same to Management and Board;

xviii) Be in charge and carry out performance appraisal of staff of the
Division and report to the Management and Board; and

xix) Perform any other duties assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.


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2.3 Qualifications and Experience

2.3.1 Holder of this position must have:-

Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma either in Engineering, Architecture,
Law, Materials Management, Procurement and Supply Chain or Logistics,
Quantity Surveying, Business Administration or Economic Planning or
related fields from accredited institution with proven specialization in
procurement or equivalent qualification; plus

Masters Degree in similar fields from any accredited higher learning
institution;

Been registered by appropriate professional body for all candidates with
professional bodies; and

Relevant ICT application skills.

2.3.2 Work Experience

Should have a minimum of eight years working experience in managerial or
leadership position in a reputable institution out of which five years should be
on procurement related activities.

2.4 Salary Scale: PPRA 11

2.5 Terms of Employment: 3 years contract, renewable subject to satisfactory
performance and conduct


3.0 TITLE: PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER I- 1 POSITION

3.1 Reports to: Manager Public Relations

3.2 Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of Public Relations Officer I shall be to:-

i) Draft stories, articles and other materials for publication on the Tanzania
Procurement Journal (TPJ) and to collect and compile manuscript for
publication in TPJ;

ii) Analyze and advise on the compiled tender adverts and other adverts for
publication on TPJ and the Authoritys tender portal;

iii) Participate in designing of TPJ;

iv) Draft press releases and assist in coordinating press conferences;

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v) Maintain photographic records of major events;

vi) Draft replies to general correspondences and queries directed to the
Authority;
vii) Distribute the Authoritys brochures, leaflets and other publications to
public procurement stakeholders; and

viii) Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

3.3 Qualifications and Experience

3.3.1 Holder of this position must have:-

Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma either in Journalism, Mass
Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, Marketing and
Advertisement, Business Administration or Social Sciences with a
specialization in Marketing, Linguistics, Communication,
Public/International Relations, or similar fields from any recognized
higher learning institution or equivalent qualification; and

Computer literacy.

Added advantage

A certificate in designing and publishing

3.3.2 Work Experience

Should have a minimum of three years working experience in a similar
field/profession.

3.4 Salary Scale: PPRA 6

3.5 Terms of Employment: Pensionable


4.0 TITLE: SYSTEMS ANALYST II 1 POSITION

4.1 Reports to: Manager Systems Development and Maintenance

4.2 Duties and Responsibilities

4.2.1 The duties and responsibilities of Systems Analyst II shall be to:-

i) Compile and document systems and user requirements for the
organization;

ii) Analyze systems entities and processes using proven methods and
tools;


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iii) Design, program, debug and test applications to meet systems and
functional requirement specifications;

iv) Install software, test performance and carry out regular maintenance
and reviews to meet optimal standards;

v) Identify security vulnerabilities on all software and implement or
propose corrective measures;

vi) Troubleshoot all problems related to software and resolve them or
recommend solutions;

vii) Provide support to end users; and

viii) Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

4.3 Qualifications

4.3.1 Holder of this position must have:-

Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Information
Systems, Computer Engineering or related computer studies from any
recognized higher learning institution or equivalent qualification.

4.4 Salary Scale: PPRA 5

4.5 Terms of Employment: Pensionable


5.0 MODE OF APPLICATION

1. All applicants should be Tanzanian citizen;

2. Application letters should be enclosed with one recent photograph
(passport size), and copies of birth certificate, CVs indicating names and
addresses of three reputable referees with reachable telephone numbers,
copies of relevant academic transcripts; certificates and Professional
certificates from respective bodies and valid driving licenses for
applicants to the posts of Drivers. Testimonials, statements of results and
results slips will not be accepted;

3. Please indicate the position you are applying on both the application
letter and envelope. Applications which do not indicate the position will
be disqualified;

4. Public servants who have qualifications and wish to apply should route
their applications through their employers.

5. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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6. Applications should be submitted to the address below not later than 14
th

November, 2014.


The Chief Executive Officer,
Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA),
P. O. Box 49,
DAR ES SALAAM