UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
MINISTRY OF LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES
1. BACKGROUND
The Government of the
United Republic of Tanzania through the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries is
seeking to recruit a Tanzanian national to fill the position of Executive
Secretary of LVFO. The Organization which was established vide the
Convention in 1994 by the then three EAC Partner States (Kenya, Tanzania and
Uganda) is mandated to foster cooperation among the Partner States in the
development and management of the fisheries of Lake Victoria. As well as to coordinate
the management and development of fisheries and aquaculture in the Community.
It is also registered as a Regional Fisheries Management Organization under the
UN Charter of the Food and Agriculture Organization (CAP 102). The Executive Secretary,
shall be responsible for all the activities associated with the Organization in
accordance with the policy and decisions adopted by the Sectoral Council of
Ministers and under the guidance of the Policy Steering Coordination Committee,
as stipulated in Article X of the LVFO convention: -
2. PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
Foster cooperation and
harmonise national measures among the Contracting Parties for the sustainable
utilization of the fisheries and aquaculture resources of the EAC water bodies.
3. MAIN
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i.
The Executive Secretary shall be the
Chief Executive and legal representative of the Organization. He shall direct the work of the Organization
in accordance with the policy and decisions adopted by the Sectoral of
Ministers and under the guidance of the Coordination Committee.
ii.
The
Executive Secretary shall, through the Senior Officials and Coordination
Committee, submit to the Sectoral Council of Ministers at each regular session.
a.
Report on the work of the
Organization, as well as the audited accounts; and
b.
Draft programme of work and a draft
budget of the Organization.
iii.
The
Executive Secretary shall, organize the sessions of the Sectoral Council of
Ministers, the Coordination Committee.
He shall provide the secretariat for such sessions and meetings and
shall participate in them.
iv.
The
mandate of the Deputy Executive Secretary shall be of five years, non-renewable.
v.
Harmonization of fisheries and aquaculture policies
and regulations;
vi.
Coordination of fisheries research and management;
vii.
Promotion of sustainable fisheries resources for
sustainable economic and social benefits;
4. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
LVFO is an equal opportunity employer. A successful candidate must be
a holder of the following minimum qualifications:
A
MSc holder in the field of Fisheries/Aquatic Sciences or equivalent
qualifications from a recognized institution;
·
Ten
(10) years’ experience in scientific research of which three (3) years must be
at the senior managerial position;
·
Must have at least five first authored
scientific publications in the respective field;
·
Must
have the ability to provide dynamic management and leadership required to
successfully run an organization with diverse employees
·
Demonstrate
extensive research experience with strong emphasis on fisheries management.
Age:
The candidate should not be more than 55
years
5. TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
(a)
Salary: Attractive remuneration and benefit package in accordance with LVFO.
(b) Contract
Terms: Five years contract non-renewable
MODE
OF APPLICATION
Candidates who meets the qualifications should sendt
their hand-written applications, accompanied by detailed up to date Curriculum
Vitae (CV) and Certified copies of certificates, awards and names of three
referees.
The envelop should be labelled APPLICATION FOR ES – LVFO and directed
to:
Permanent
Secretary – Fisheries,
Ministry
of Livestock and Fisheries,
Nyerere
Road, NBC Building,
P.O. Box
2870,
40487 DODOMA
Closing date for applications: 30th
April, 2018 before 1500hrs.
Hakuna maoni:
Chapisha Maoni