Ministry of livestock and agriculture
JOBS/CAREERS/VACANCIES
UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA MINISTRY OF LIVESTOCK
AND FISHERIES
JOB VACANCY:EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF THE LAKE VICTORIA
FISHERIES ORGANIZATION (LVFO)
1.
BACKGROUND
The
Government of the United Republic of Tanzania through the Ministry of Livestock
and Fisheries is seeking to recruit a Tanzanian national to fill the position
of Executive Secretary of LVFO. The Organization which was established vide the
Convention in 1994 by the then three EAC Partner States (Kenya. Tanzania and Uganda)
is mandated to foster cooperation among the Partner States in the development
and management of the fisheries of Lake Victoria. As well as to coordinate the
management and development of fisheries and aquaculture in the Community. It is
also registered as a Regional Fisheries Management
Organization
under the UN Charter of the Food and Agriculture Organization (CAP 102). The
Executive Secretary. shall be responsible for all the activities associated
with the Organization in accordance with the policy and decisions adopted by
the Sectoral Council of Ministers and under the guidance of the Policy Steering
Coordination Committee. as stipulated in Article X of the LVFO convention: -
2.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
Foster
cooperation and harmonize national measures among the Contracting Parties for
the sustainable utilization of the fisheries and aquaculture resources of the
EAC water bodies.
3. MAIN
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. The
Executive Secretary shall be the Chief Executive and legal representative of the
Organization. He shall direct the work of the Organization in accordance with
the policy and decisions adopted by the Sectoral of Ministers and under the
guidance of the Coordination Committee.
ii. The
Executive Secretary shall, through the Senior Officials and Coordination
Committee, submit to the Sectoral Council of Ministers at each regular session.
a. Report on the work of the Organization. as well as the audited accounts; and
b. Draft programme of work and a draft budget of the Organization.
iii. The
Executive Secretary shall. organize the sessions of the Sectoral Council of
Ministers, the Coordination Committee. He shall provide the secretariat for
such sessions and meetings and shall participate in them.
iv. The
mandate of the Deputy Executive Secretary shall be of five years,
non-renewable.
v.
Harmonization of fisheries and aquaculture policies and regulations;
vi.
Coordination of fisheries research and management;
vii.
Promotion of sustainable fisheries resources for sustainable economic and
social benefits:
4.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE LVFO
is an
equal opportunity employer. A successful candidate must be a holder of the
following minimum qualifications:
A MSc
holder in the field of Fisheries/Aquatic Sciences or equivalent qualifications
from a recognized institution;
• Ten
(10) years' experience in scientific research of which three (3) years must be
at the senior managerial position;
• Must
have at least five first authored scientific publications in the respective
field;
• Must
have the ability to provide dynamic management and leadership required to
successfully run an organization with diverse employees
•
Demonstrate extensive research experience with strong emphasis on fisheries
management.
Age: The
candidate should not be more than 55 years
5. TERMS
AND CONDITIONS:
(a)
Salary: Attractive remuneration and benefit package in accordance with LVFO.
(b)
Contract Terms: Five years contract non-renewable
MODE OF
APPLICATION
Candidates
who meets the qualifications should sendt their hand-written applications,
accompanied by detailed up to date Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Certified copies
of certificates, awards and names of three referees. The envelop should be
labelledAPPLICATION FOR ES - LVFO and directed to:
Permanent
Secretary - Fisheries,
Ministry
of Livestock and Fisheries,
Nyerere
Road, NBC Building, P
.O. Box
2870,
40487
DODOMA
Closing
date for applications: 30th
april before 1500hrs source the gurdian