ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY

Introduction 

The Institute of Accountancy Arusha is a parastatal academic institution offering undergraduate and postgraduate training courses. It is established by the Institute of Accountancy Act (cap. 240) R.E 2002 with its headquarters at Njiro Hill, Arusha City. The Institute wishes to recruit a number of suitable, motivated potential and capable human resources from the market on an unspecified time and pensionable terms 

Vision Statement 
To become an exemplary centre of excellence in modem business management training, research and consultancy services 

Mission Statement 
To provide high quality, competence-based training and offer research and consultancy services through applied technology 

Essence and Mandate for the Recruitment 
The Institute has replacement of employment permit No. BC.10/09/01/D/93 dated 16th February 2015 issued by Permanent Secretary-President’s Office Public Services Management giving it approval and mandate to recruiting for the vacancies mentioned hereunder as per the IAA Act 

General Conditions to interested Applicants 
i.    All applicants must be citizens of Tanzanian 
ii.    Applicants must health up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) bearing reliable contacts, postal address e-mail address and accessible, reliable mobile phone numbers and three reputable referees 
iii.    All applications should base on strength of the information given by this advertisement with hand-signed application letters 
iv.    All applications must be attached with relevant copies of academic certificates 
-    Postgraduate qualification/degree/advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificated 
-    Postgraduate qualifications/degree/advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts 
-    Form IV, Form VI National Examination certificates 
-    Computer certificated 
-    Professional certificates from respective professional bodies 
-    Two recent coloured passport size picture 
-    Birth certificates 
v.    Form IV/VI result slips, partial testimonials or partial result slips are strictly not accepted 
vi.    Presented of forged academic certificates and other incorrect information in the CV shall necessitate to legal actions 
vii.    Applicants currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers 
viii.    Applicants retired from public service for whatever reasons should not apply 
ix.    Certificates from foreign examination bodies and universities should have been authenticated by the National Examination Council of Tanzania(NECTA) and the Commission for Universities 
x.    Applicants with special needs/cases or disability are encouraged to apply and are supposed to indicate so in their application letter 
xi.    Women are highly encouraged to apply 
xii.    Only shortlisted candidates will be informed on the date of interview 
xiii.    Application letters should be in English 
xiv.    Canvassing will lead to disqualification from consideration into further processing steps 
xv.    Deadline for applications is 23rd March 2015 at 1600 hrs

JOB TITLE: ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY (1 Post) 

Scope of the position and its expected outputs 
Holder of the position is responsible for all assigned duties in ensuring timely execution of secretarial, administrative and office management functions with adherence to policies and laws of the Institute’s with big and value adding results with integrity and honestly 

Position relationships 
Reports: to the respective head of department 
Supervised: NIL 

Key duties and responsibilities 
The holder of this position must have the following 
Holder of Form IV certificate with Degree in secretarial studies/Office Management; and Administration or Diploma in secretarial duties from relevant training institution with pass 120 w.p.m shorthand either in Kiswahili or in English with nine (9) years of practical experience in the field. Must be competed in Computer applications e.g. MS-Windows, MS-Office, Internent, and e-mail, Possession of a certificated in Management Development for Executive Assistant level it will be added advantage. Must have a maximum age of 40 years 

Remuneration 
All the posts carry attractive packages commensurate to qualifications and respective merits pursuant to the Institute’s schemes of services. Policies and related public services circulars 

All applications should be directed to: 

Rector 
Institute of Accountancy Arusha 
P.O. Box 2798 
ARUSHA 

This advertisement is also found in the IAA website: www.iaa.ac.tz 

Source: Daily News 12th March 2015