Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI) is a Parastatal Organization under the
Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism. TAWIRI has the mandate to conduct,
supervise and coordinate wildlife research in the United Republic of Tanzania.
The Institute has its Headquarters in Arusha and five Research Centers namely,
Njiro Wildlife Research Centre (NWRC) in Arusha, Kingupira Wildlife Research
Centre (KWRC) in Selous Game Reserve, Sereng
eti Wildlife Research Centre (SWRC)
in the Serengeti National Park, Mahale Wildlife Research Centre (MWRC) in
Mahale and Gombe Wildlife Research Centre (GWRC) in Gombe National Park
respectively in Kigoma Region. TAWIRI invites applications from qualified
Tanzanian citizens to fill in vacant positions as follows:
Personal Secretary II (1 Position)
Qualification and Experience
- Holder
of Form IV certificate with secretarial services certificate from Public
Service College who passed 80 w.p.m (words per minute) shorthand either in
Kiswahili or in English, Certificate in computer programs e.g. Windows,
Microsoft Office, Internet, E-mail and Publisher from a recognized
institution. - Age
should not be more than 40 years old. - Work
station: Serengeti Wildlife Research Centre
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To
type letters and other documents. - To
receive visitors, ascertain the nature of their business and relay
information to the executive concerned. - To
maintain a diary of appointments, meetings, occasions, official travelling
and other scheduled activities for the executives and inform/remind them
before and on due date. - To
handle incoming mails for personal attention of the relevant executive and
ensures that information and correspondences are effectively circulated
and managed. - To
prepare and facilitate departmental and other meetings and process records
of proceedings. - To
take dictations and transcribe accordingly - To
receive telephone calls and book outgoing telephone calls as required. - To
attend routine hotel and travel arrangements of the executives - To
keep files, sensitive documents and other material in secured or
confidential place. - Perform
any other duties assigned by supervisor(s).
Salary Scale: PGSS 3.
How To Apply:
Applicants should send their application letters (by post or email) with relevant
certified copies of certificates, Curriculum Vitae (CV), one (1) recent
passport size photograph and names of three referees one of which should be the
current employer or University/Institution supervisor so as to reach the
undersigned not later than 14th September, 2015.
TAWIRI is an equal opportunity employer and only short listed candidates
will be contacted for interviews.
NOTE:
(i) Testimonial/provisional results/statements of results will not be
accepted
(ii) Employed applicants are required to channel their application letters
through their employer.
(iii) Certificate is essential for an applicant to be considered for
selection and interview.
Director General,
Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute,
P.O. Box 661,
ARUSHA,
Tel: +255 27 2549571,
Fax: +255 27 2548240,
Email: info@tawiri.or.tz
