TANZANIA - ZAMBIA RAILWAY AUTHORITY (TAZARA)
Overview
The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) is a
Statutory Institution owned by the two Governments of the United Republic of
Tanzania and the Republic of Zambia on a 50/50 share holding basis. With the
registered Head Office being in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, TAZARAhastwo Regional
Administrative Centres —one in Mpika, Zambia and the other in Dar es Salaam.
Some senior management positions (listed below) have fallen vacant at the Head
Office and at the Regional Office in Tanzania.
Marketing Manager
Reporting to Managing Director
Salary Scale: TSG 14
Location : Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Number of Positions : One(1)
Job Purpose
The MM formulates, directs and controls marketing systems in
order to sustain operations of the Authority and ensures the Authority meets
its profit goals and objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
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Formulates, reviews and controls short and long
term marketing plans to meet the needs of customers and the Authority;
·
Develops and implements suitable tariff
structures in order to enhance the Authority’s earnings;
·
Reviews marketing policies in order to determine
their effectiveness and as a way of responding to the changing marketing
situations;
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Directs the development of policies for monitoring
the performance of freight and passenger services of the Cost and Profit
Centres;
·
Motivates and promotes positive attitude to work
among employees, particularly those under the marketing umbrella; and
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Prepares annual budgets and ensures that the department
operates within the approved allocations.
Core Skills and Competencies:
·
Strong interpersonal, communication and
leadership skills;
·
Ability to manage and prioritize tasks and
projects;
·
Good understanding of applicable tax, pension
and other statutory obligations;
·
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
and
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Must be a team player.
Qualifications and experience:
·
Form IVA/I Certificate of Tanzania or Grade 12
Certificate of Zambia;
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A Degree in Marketing or Business
Administration;
·
A Post-Graduate Degree in Business
Administration, MSc Economics or related fields, will be an added advantage;
·
Ten (10) years of relevant experience at senior
level;
·
Registered member of an appropriate professional
body; and
·
Not less than 35 years of age.
Head Finance
Reporting to : Regional General Manager
Salary Scale: TSG 13
Location : Regional Office (Tanzania), Dar es Salaam
Number of Positions : One (1)
Job Purpose :
The HF is responsible for managing and controlling
accounting functions for the Regional Office with a view to monitoring and
advising the Regional General Manager on the utilisation of finances and
maximization of Revenue/lncome.
Key Responsibilities:
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Coordinates and controls the accounting
functions in the Region ensuring that works being performed are in accordance
with acceptable financial and management accounting practices, procedures,
principals and policies of the Authority;
·
Advises the Regional General Manager on the
liquidity position, financial commitments/obligations and general management of
funds;
·
Coordinates and authorises all payments for the
Cost and Profit Centre;
·
Prepares and submits monthly, quarterly and
annual financial reports, including Trading Accounts, Profit and Loss Accounts,
Balance Sheets, Liquidity Statements, Bank Balances and Debtors/Creditors
Reports;
·
Prepares Internal Accounts and Cash Flow
Statements;
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Prepares adhoc reports for the Regional General
Manager reflecting the liquidity position;
·
Liaises constantly with colleagues in other
units and the Head Office and participates in inter unit reconciliation
exercises;
·
Sources for funds through contacts with the Head
Office and Banks; and
·
Confers and participates in all regional
management meetings aimed at reviewing strategies and charting new courses of
action.
Core Competencies:
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Proficiency in Pastel Accounting Package, Macro
Payroll and Microsoft office applications;
·
Strong interpersonal, communication and
leadership skills;
·
Ability to manage and prioritize tasks and
projects;
·
Good understanding of applicable tax, pension
and other statutory obligations;
·
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
·
Must be a team player.
Qualifications and experience:
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Form IV/VI Secondary School Certificate;
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Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting plus be a
Qualified Chartered Accountant with a recognized global body e.g. CPA, ACCA,
CIMA;
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Eight years, three of which should be at Senior
Accountant/Auditor, as relevant experience;
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Not more than 45 years of age;
·
Post Graduate Degree in Business Administration
or related field, will be an added advantage; and
·
Full member of the National Board of Accountant
and Auditors (NBAA) in Tanzania.
Head Information
Technology (HIT)
Reporting to Managing Director
Salary Scale TSG 13
Location Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Number of Positions : One(1)
Job Purpose
The HIT develops, implements and reviews the Information
Communication Technology (ICT) policies and procedures, to monitor their
effectiveness in the organisation through the provision of reliable IT
infrastructure and application systems that are responsive to the needs and
demands of the Authority.
:
Key Responsibilities:
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Develops and implements the ICT strategic and
operational plans aligned with the organisation’s strategic direction;
·
Develops, implements and oversees the
organization’s ICT security structure, Risk Assessment, strategy, Disaster
Recovery Plan, and business continuity plans in order to secure information and
records;
·
Ensures that all necessary ICT tools, processes
and systems are in place to meet the requirements of the business and
contribute to the achievement of the organisation’s short, medium and long term
goals;
·
Manages all ICT related projects within the
organisation, ensuring that they are delivered to required standards and on
time in order to provide high quality ICT systems and services;
·
Develops and manages the planning and budgeting
for the ICT services to ensure that appropriate resources are made available
for the provision of best ICT services that are in line with organizational
growth;
·
Supervises the ICT staff and conducts annual
staff appraisals, ensuring that any training and development needs within the
department are identified and implemented; and
·
Participates in core strategic plans of the
organisation.
Core Skills and Competencies:
·
Sound understanding of computer systems,
networks, security, telecommunications, databases and storage systems;
·
Strong interpersonal, communication and
leadership skills;
·
Ability to manage and prioritize tasks and
projects;
·
Solid working knowledge of all relevant coding
languages and security protocols;
·
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
and
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Must be a team player.
Qualifications and experience:
·
Form IVA/I Certificate of Tanzania or Grade 12
Certificate of Zambia;
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Degree in Computer Sciences/lnformation
Management System or its equivalent;
·
A post graduate qualification will be an added
advantage;
·
Eight years of relevant experience, five of
which should be at Senior Management level;
·
Not less than 35 years of age;
·
Registered member of the Information
Communication Technology Commission (ICTC) in Tanzania or Computer Society of
Zambia (CSZ) in Zambia.
CHIEF MECHANICAL
ENGINEER (CME)
Reporting to Managing Director
Salary Scale TSG 14
Location Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Number of Positions: One(1)
Job Purpose:
The CME is responsible for planning, controlling and
coordinating all activities pertaining to the repair, maintenance and operation
of locomotives, rolling stock and related mechanical equipment, in order to
optimise their availability and reliability as well as enhancing their life
span at minimum cost.
Key Responsibilities:
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Directs the design preparation and
specifications for rolling stock and related mechanical equipment, including
guidelines for performance standards desired in order to ensure conformity to
mechanical engineering principles;
·
Develops and implements cost effective
maintenance and repair plans, and priorities in order to ensure availability of
adequate, reliable and efficient rolling stock and related, mechanical
equipment and machinery capable of handling TAZARA’s present and projected
volume of traffic;
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Approves comprehensive schedules for rolling
stock operations based on traffic demands, mechanical conditions of
locomotives, wagons and coaches etc, ensuring that schedules are not at cross
purpose with maintenance plans;
·
Recommends approval for purchase of spare parts
and materials for maintenance and project work for rolling stock and other
equipment and machinery in order to ensure continuity of operations;
·
Authorises modifications and conversions of
existing rolling stock and other related mechanical equipment, ensuring that
such modifications or conversions are economical and conform to appropriate
specifications and safety standards;
·
Sets performance targets for major mechanical engineering
works within TAZARA and continuously monitors actual performance against those
targets initiating remedial actions where deviations are noticed in order to
maintain acceptable levels of job performance; and
·
Evaluates and reviews maintenance procedures,
standards and programmes and provides guidance on technical problems, changes
etc.to overcome shortfalls.
Core Skills and Competencies:
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Goal-oriented and able to work independently to
achieve results, as well as able to collaborate with a diverse team of players;
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Able to write analytical and technical reports;
·
Strong interpersonal, communication and
leadership skills;
·
Ability to manage and prioritize tasks and
projects; and
·
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Qualifications and Experience:
·
Form IVA/I Certificate of Tanzania or Grade 12
Certificate of Zambia;
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical
Engineering, or its equivalent, from a reputable University;
·
Ten (10) years relevant experience, four (4) of
which must be at Senior level in the railway industry;
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Not less than 35 years of age;
·
A Post Graduate Degree in Business
Administration or any related field, will be an added advantage; and
·
Full Member of the Engineers Registration Board
(ERB) of Tanzania or the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ).
Conditions of Service:
TAZARA conditions of service will apply. All the above
appointments are on permanent and pensionable basis.
Mode of Application:
Only candidates who meet the specified requirements need
apply to the address indicated below, enclosing their detailed curriculum
vitae, certified copies of educational certificates, names and addresses of
three traceable referees.
Notes:
Female applicants are encouraged to apply.
Only short-listed candidates will be communicated to.
Faxed or electronic applications will NOT be accepted.
APPLY TO:
The Human Resources Manager,
Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA),
Head Office, Julius Nyerere Road,
P.O. Box 2834,
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA.
The deadline for submitting the application is 19th March,
2021.
