NAFASI ZA KAZI CHUO CHA KILIMO NA MALIASILI (CANRE)

 

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

(CANRE)

VACANCIES

The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANRE) is a semi-autonomous College of the Institute for Environment and Development Studies (IEDS) which is an independent institution aimed at promoting agricultural sustainability, development and managed of natural resources in Tanzania. CANRE is currently experiencing rapid expansion in terms student intake, academic and administrative staff in order to keep up with the growth, the college calls for employment applications for the following positions:

1.0   ADMINISTRATIVE VACANCIES

1.1   FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLLER (FAC) – 1 Post

a.      Qualifications:

·        Holder of MBA (Accounting) and/or with CPA (T) or its equivalent from approved institution and at least three year’s work experience.

b.     Duties:

·        Receives, banks, and directs proper use of all monies paid to the College

·        Prepare financial statement of income and expenditure at appropriate times

·        Controls capital and recurrent expenditure

·        Prepare and answer timely payment of salaries and emoluments

·        Maintains up to date financial on revenue and expenditure

·        Oversea arrangements for the purchase of equipments and materials (other than furniture) required by the College including their effective use

·        Oversees arrangement for the maintenance of an inventory of furniture and equipment held by the College

·        Maintains up to date and transparent Management Information System (MIS) on all accounts and at all levels

·        Co-ordinate purchase and effective management of stores

·        Ensure the processing and approval of revenue, expenditure and position control documents, budgets, salary updates, ledger and account maintenance and data entry

·        Ensure record systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards

·        Perform any other duties as assigned by the Principal

c.      Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·        Computer knowledge with excellent use of accounting packages/systems and advanced excel.

·        Experience in the agribusiness industry will be an added advantage

·        Should prove advance knowledge in excel

·        Proven technical expertise in the accounting and operation field.

·        Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of teamwork

·        Experience in working and collaborating with various supplies

·        Ability to handle imprest/cash advance operations and reconciliations with high integrity

·        Conversant with regulatory requirements e.g. PAYE, Pension and VAT returns

·        The capacity to be discrete, honest and disciplined in the management of day to day activities

·        Experience in audit would be an added advantage.

 

1.2   HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER (HRO) – 1 Post

a.      Qualifications

Holder of BA and/or MA (Human Resources or Public Administration) or its equivalent from approved institution and at least three year’s work experience.

b.     Duties

·        Prepare Human Resources Planning and Training Programmes

·        Deal with pensions and terminal benefit schemes

·        Deal with staff welfare matters

·        Assist in conducting staff performance appraisal

·        Ensure that, the offices and premises are in acceptable standards and cleanliness

·        Co-ordinate guest relation functions (visitor’s travel, inquires, accommodation)

·        Produces and distribute calendars, greeting cards and posters

·        Participate in handling protocol and travel arrangements for College dignitaries

·        Facilitate all internal/external mails/currier services are timely and properly handled

·        Perform any other function as from time to time be assigned to him by his supervisor.

 

1.3   FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT (FA)

a.      Qualifications

Holder of BBA (Accounting), B.Com (Accounting), ADA, ADCA/Professional Level II or Module D or its equivalent from approved institution and at least three year’s work experience

b.     Duties

·        Control and preparation of accounts up to Trial Balance

·        Ensure that all accounting documents are properly filled

·        Prepare revenue accounts, schedules and reconciliation

·        Prepare monthly pay slips for each employee and keeping records and pay-roll registers

·        Responsible for the remittance of net salaries to the employees respective banks or preparations of authorized lists for those employees to be paid cash

·         Maintain the employees’ ledger for staff advances, loans and duty travel imprests

·        Maintain registers for debtors accurately and up to date

·        Responsible for banking of all cheques coming into the College

·        Perform any other duties as may be assigned by controlling officer

 

1.4   OFFICE MANAGEMENT SECRETARY

a.      Qualifications: Certificate or Ordinary Diploma in Secretarial Services from approved institution and at least three year’s work experience.

b.     Duties

·        To perform routine secretarial duties including typing letters, minutes, notices, bulletins, circulars, certificates, charts, and stencils;

·        To ensure availability of and effective use and care for office equipment, materials and essential references;

·        To receive and attend to visitors, incoming mail, documents and messages and ensure appropriate action for all matters pertaining;

·        To Process, record and ensure attachments to and authenticate all outgoing messages, mail, documents and parcels;

·        To respond to ordinary/routine correspond and ensure appropriate records and circulation of flimsy copies;

·        To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant supervisor.

 

1.5   LIBRARIAN (One Position)

a.      Qualifications

Holders of Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Library Management from approved institution and at least three year’s work experience.

b.     Duties

·        To keep current on resources and literature and select publications for the library's collection

·        To categorize, prepare and catalogue reading materials.

·        Educate individuals on how to use the library systems to find the information they need.

·        To provide special programming or classes to students and staff

·        To help individuals find and use library materials and resources

·        To work with or develop computer information storage and retrieval systems

·        To oversee the management of the library and the staff

1.6   RECORDS MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT

a.      Qualification

Holders of Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Records Management from approved institution and at least three year’s work experience. 

b.     Duties

·        To provide documents/files/records as may be requested by users

·        To control receipt and recording of records and documents

·        To analyze, list and arrange records/documents in categories according to classification and boxing for office use

·        To keep and arrange records/documents in file racks/cabinets in registry/registry rooms

·        To fill records in appropriate files

·        To keep track of files by using adopted tracking systems

·        To collect outgoing mails and ensure that they are posted on time to addresses. 

1.7   SECURITY GUARDS (Four Position)

a.      Qualifications: At least militia (Mgambo) or police or National Services (JKT)

b.     Duties

·        Supervise the security guards in order to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.

·        Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.

·        Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.

·        Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.

·        Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.

·        Circulate among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property.

 

2.0   TUTOR VACANCIES

2.1   AGRICULTURE ENGINEER (1 Post)

a.      Qualification

A holder of Degree in Agriculture Engineering or related field along with relevant skills and potential experience from recognized University with relevant experience and skills.

 

b.     Duties

Teaching Ordinary Diploma Students (NTA Level 4-6) at Our College. The Engineer at our College is the Estate Manager responsible with

 

2.2   FARM ECONOMICS AND AGRIBUSINESS (1 Post)

c.      Qualification

A holder of Degree in Agriculture Economics and Agribusiness or related field along with relevant skills and potential experience from recognized University.

 

d.     Duties

Teaching Ordinary Diploma Students (NTA Level 4-6) at Our College. The Farm Economics and Agribusiness is the Farm and Project Management charged with supervisory role of the farm operations and prctical training in Project Management.

 

2.3   CROP PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT (1 Post)

e.      Qualification

A holder of Degree in Crop Production and Management or related field along with relevant skills and potential experience from recognized University with relevant experience and skills.

 

f.       Duties

Teaching Ordinary Diploma Students (NTA Level 4-6) at Our College. The Crop Production and Management at our College is charged with duties of crop production, plant protection, harvest and post harvesting technology.

REMUNERATION

·        Successful candidates will be offered attractive packages commensurable with qualifications and experience. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

·        Applications attached with a detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates and three referee’s details should be sent to and received not later than two weeks from the date of advertisement.

·        All applications should be sent to:

College Principal

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

(CANRE)

P.O Box 6876

Dar es Salaam

Tanzania

Website: www.canre.ac.tz

E-mail: info@canre.ac.tz