Job vacancies at Tanzania Meteorological Agency (TMA). On behalf of Tanzania Meteorological Agency (TMA), Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS) invites dynamic and suitable qualified Tanzanians to fill seven (7) vacant posts as mentioned below;
TANZANIA METEOROLOGICAL AUTHORITY (TMA)
The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) was established through the Tanzania Meteorological Authority Act No. 2 of 2019. The institution is responsible for regulating, coordinating and provision of meteorological services to the general public, institutions and individual users of tailor-made services for socio-economic development. The Authority is also responsible for issuing warnings and advisories on severe weather events for protection of human life and properties.
ASSISTANT METEOROLOGICAL OFFICER II – 5 POSTS
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To assist in the supervision of data collection for analyzing meteorological data and charts;
- To code, decode and transmits meteorological and weather messages;
- To provide plots observations on charts;
- To perform upper air (i.e Operates Radiosondes and Pilot ballon ascent);
- To process autographic data and Computes simple statistics;
- To receive, edits and transmits meteorological messages, data and products;
- To assist in the supervision of data collection for analyzing meteorological data and chats;
- To check the accuracy of gathered data for provision of meteorological services in the various fields such as Agrometeorology, Hydrometeorology, Marine, Environment, Seismology etc;
- To collect data for meteorological flight plan and material documentation for aviation;
- To communicate and transmit weather information to different users;
- To receive and transmit aeronautical information from/to aircraft and ground stations; and
- To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Holder of Diploma in one of the following fields: Meteorology, World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Meteorological Technician Course (Senior Level) from recognized institutions.
SALARY SCALE: AS PER TMA SCALE.
TECHNICIAN II (TELECOMMUNICATION) – 2 POSTS
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To conduct test, installation, repair and maintenance of Meteorological Instruments i.e. Anemometers, Barometers and Optical Theodolite, Hydrogen Plants;
- To conduct test, installation, repair and maintenance of telecommunication, electrical and electronics equipment such as Intercoms, Receiver/Transmitters (HF, VHF, UHF), Power Supplies, Air conditioners and Non-specialized equipment like Tele-printers, Fax machines, Printers and Recorders; and
- To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Holder of Diploma (NTA level 6) or Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in one of the following fields: Telecommunication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering from a recognized institution.
SALARY SCALE: AS PER TMA SCALE.
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
- All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania with an age not above 45 years;
- People with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply and should indicate clearly in the portal for Public Service Recruitment Secretariat attention;
- Permanent and Pensionable employees working in the same position should not apply;
- Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers
- Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in the advertisement;
- Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates: – • Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates; • Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts; • Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates; Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective Registration or Regulatory Bodies, (where applicable); Birth certificate;
- Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted: – • Form IV and form VI results slips; • Testimonials and all Partial transcripts;
- An applicant must upload recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal;
- An applicant employed in the Public Service should route his application letter through his respective employer;
- An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply; ix. An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;
- Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
- Professional certificates from foreign Universities and other training institutions should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE);
- A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and addressed to
Secretary, Presidents Office,
Public Service Recruitment Secretariat,
4 P.O. Box 2320,
Utumishi Building at University of Dodoma – Dr. Asha Rose Migiro Buildings – Dodoma.
Deadline for application is 2 nd April, 2024; xiv. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed on a date for interview and; xv. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action;