THE NELSON MANDELA AFRICAN INSTITUTION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (NM-AIST)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
1. BACKGROUND The Nelson Mandela African Institution Science and Technology (NM-AIST) has been established under the Tanzanias Universities Act No. 7 of 2005, and as part of a network of African Institutions of Science and Technology (AISTs) in Sub-Saharan Africa. The NM-AIST envisions becoming a World-Class Institution of Higher Learning dedicated to the pursuit and promotion of excellence in science and engineering, and their applications for economic growth and sustainable development in Africa. The NM-AIST endeavors to deliver and promote high quality and internationally competitive teaching and learning, research and innovation, and public service in science, engineering and technology leveraging on entrepreneurship for enhanced value addition to people and natural resources, with a view to stimulating, catalyzing and promoting economic growth and sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa. 2. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES - ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

The Government of the United Republic Tanzania has granted NM-AIST a permit (Ref. No. BC.10/87/01/G/103 to employ 3 academic and 2 administrative staff. Applications for employment are invited from suitably qualified individuals to fill the above positions. The required qualifications and areas of specialization for the academic positions are as shown in Table 1. The required qualifications for the administrative positions are as shown in Table 2. 3. SALARY SCALES According to Treasury Circular Letter No. 3 of 2013 (Lecturer PUTS 5-6 and Assistant Lecturer PUTS 3-4) 4. MODE OF APPLICATION

All applicants are required to submit their applications including the following: (i) Certified photocopies of relevant Certificates and Academic Transcripts (ii) Curriculum Vitae (iii) Names of at least two referees (iv) Those who are employed in the Public Service should route their applications through their employers.
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For administrative positions and Assistant Lecturer the age of the applicants should not be above 45 years. Contact details: postal address, telephone and e-mail addresses. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 2nd October 2013.

All applications should be addressed to: Deputy Vice Chancellor Planning, Finance and Administration, The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), P.O. Box 447 Arusha, TANZANIA. Telephone: Telefax: Email:
+255 272970003 +255 272970016

dvc-admin@nm-aist.ac.tz

Table 1: S/N

School and Areas of Specialization Position Specialization Required Qualifications A PhD in Plant Biotechnology/Plant Sciences with specialization in Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology or Plant Genetics, in addition to a minimum of GPA of 3.8/5.0 in First Degree and average grade of at least B+ (or a GPA of 4.0/5.0) at Masters Degree relevant to the above fields. An impressive track record of research and publications as well as teaching experience will be an added advantage. MSc in Human Nutrition or Nutritional Epidemiology with average grade of at least B+ (or a GPA of 4.0/5.0). Possession of BSc in Home Economics and Human Nutrition or Food Science and Technology or Human Nutrition with a minimum GPA of 3.8/5.0 in First degree is mandatory.

School

Life Sciences and Bio-Engineering (LiSBE)

Lecturer (2 vacancies)

Sustainable Agriculture

Assistant Lecturer (1 vacancy)

Nutritional Sciences

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Minimum Qualifications for Administrative positions

S/N

Position Assistant Accountant

Vacancy

Salary Scale

PGSS 12

Minimum Qualifications Duties and Responsibilities and Experience Holder of a Degree in Receives and keeps in proper custody all incoming bills and Accountancy or Advanced claims Diploma in Accountancy Maintains primary books of accounts with a relevant working Prepares payment requisitions experience of at least of Preparing various payment reports, schedules and lists three years with of various expenditures. knowledge of using Maintaining vote book and various registers (e.g. debtors, computerized accounting imprest creditors) systems such as EPICOR. Assists in the preparations of monthly, quarterly and annual financial report. Performs any other Duties and Responsibilities that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.

Responsible for the proper conduct of all public relations

activities which are geared towards the attainment of the institutional short and long term objectives

Principal Communication and Public Relations Officer

PGSS 19

Holder of a Masters degree in Journalism, Mass Communication or Public Relations with a relevant working experience in a reputable organization for at least ten years.

Analyzing public complaints, criticisms, and enquiries with a view to improving and promoting the Institutional public image by suggesting to Management on the appropriate remedial actions Planning and editing the Institutions public relations publications Undertaking advertising activities in the press Organizing Institutions participation in trade fairs and similar events Supervising and training junior staff Performing any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by ones reporting officer