Overview

The Centre for Water Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy Futures (WISE-Futures) at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) is one of the Eastern and Southern Africa Centers of Excellence (ACE II) to strengthen African higher education institutions to deliver quality post-graduate education and build collaborative research capacity in the regional priority areas.

The WISE – Futures Centre aspires:

• To provide an excellent learning environment for training top-notched Masters and Ph.D. graduates specializing in water, sanitation and energy-related fields;
• To provide a stimulating research environment for early career researchers to enable them to contribute to solving pressing societal problems related to water, sanitation, and energy;
• To strengthen regional and international research collaboration in order to promote the development of cutting edge solutions to water, sanitation and energy challenges in the region; and
• To promote inclusive socio-economic transformation in the region by turning research findings into usable and accessible products for the benefits of society, and industry, and the sustainability of the environment. NM-AIST collaborates with a wide range of national, regional and international partners, and other Centers of Excellence in the Region.

The NM-AIST invites applications from suitably skilled, competent, and experienced Tanzanians for the following vacant posts at the WISE-Futures Centre: 

Driver (2 Posts):

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Essential Attributes:

• Holder of Form Four Secondary Education with passes in Kiswahili or English with at least Trade Test Grade II/Drivers Grade II certificate from a recognized Institution. Must have a valid Class ‘‘C’’ Driving License;

• Below 45 years of age;
• Very good in English and Kiswahili oral and written communication skills; and

• Work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Responsibilities:

• Driving Project/Institutional vehicle(s) and maintaining logbooks;
• Responsible for safe-keeping of the vehicle and its tools;
• Maintains disciplined behaviour and proper conduct in rendering services to his/her officers;
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle and tools;
• Reporting promptly any defect or problems detected in the vehicle;
• Prepare and timely submit vehicle report in regard to fuel consumption, general vehicle usage or any adverse observation of vehicle;
• Performs mesenterial Duties and Responsibilities such as dispatching documents/letters, collecting mail, photocopying of documents; and
• Performing any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by one’s reporting officer.

Duration of the position:

• Full time two years contract, with a probation period of six months. The position is a renewal subject to satisfactory performance. The maximum duration is two (2) years but this may be extended subject to availability of funding.

Salary:

• Gross Monthly Salary $466.90.

Duty Station:

• WISE-Futures, Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology [NMAIST], Tengeru – Arusha, Tanzania.

Reporting to:

• Centre Leader / Deputy Centre Leader/Centre Manager

Mode of Application:

Eligible candidates possessing the above qualifications and attributes are advised to submit their applications including the following:

• A cover letter in which you describe your abilities and motivation,
• Most recent Curriculum Vitae
• Photocopies of relevant certificates and academic transcripts
• Letter of recommendation from two professional referees
• Contact details: Telephone, E-mail, and Postal Address
• Individuals currently employed in the Public Service should route their applications through their employers

Deadline for application:

The deadline for application is 30^th May 2020. Recruitment will be as soon as possible.

Applications should be sent by either e-mail or via postal address and should be addressed to:

Deputy Vice Chancellor-Planning, Finance and Administration,
The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology,
P.O. Box 447,
ARUSHA, TANZANIA.
E-mail: dvc-admin@nm-aist.ac.tz

Please mention the position in the e-mail header or on the envelope.

Note: Any other correspondence in response to this advertisement will not be dealt with.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through their addresses/e-mails/phones.