VARIOUS JOBS AT THE ROADS FUND BOARD

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The Roads Fund Board is Government Institution under the Ministry of Works, Transport and Communication established by the ROad and Fuel Tolls Act, CAP 220.

The Board invites applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians to fill the following vacancies.


Senior Planning and Monitoring Engineer


Duties and Responsibilities

• To facilitate the preparation of performance agreement between the Road Fund Board and the implementing Agencies
• To review progress reports from implementing agencies assess their compliance with performance agreements
• To conduct monitoring of the implementation of road works by the agencies
• To facilitate the preparation and implementation of the strategic plan;
• To review annual operational plan, budget and action plan for implementing Agencies and advice accordingly;
• To facilitate the preparation annual, quarterly and monthly reports of Roads Fund Board;
• To coordinate and carry out specified routine technical tasks which require a higher degree of technical knowledge and skills
• To participate in review and recommendation on allocation formula of a fund to implementing agency to undertake roads management at a level that is sustainable and affordable
• Follow-up implementation of monitoring findings to the implementing agencies;
• To prepare monitoring plan and budget;
• To participate in reviewing design, contract documents and progress report for donor-funded projects;
• To perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• A holder of Master’s Degree (MSc) in Civil/ Highway Engineering or related field from a recognized institution and registered with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB) as Professional Engineer and must have a working experience as an Engineer for at least six years.

Personal Attributes

• He/she should be able to work diligently during and after office hours, promote teamwork, comprehend and communicate, effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Senior Computer Systems Analyst

Duties and Responsibilities

• To facilitate the implementation of information technology(IT) and e-Government Policy;
• To facilitate the development of integrated information and communication technology;
• To ensure hardware and software are maintained
• To ensure proper procurement of proper software and hardware
• To facilitate the establishment and use of electronic mail communication on LAN and WAN;
• To carry out survey in proposed areas of using IT as an instrument to improve service delivery
• To review annual operation plan, budget and action plan of implementing agencies and advise accordingly
• To facilitate the development of integrated management  information systems for the corporation;
• To coordinate the development of integrated information and communication technology;
• To develop integrated management information system for the office
• To coordinate in disaster recovery and business continuity planning process; and
• To perform any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor

Qualifications and Experience

• A holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field from a recognized institution with a working experience of not less than six years in the related field

Required Skills

• Experience with relational databases
• Practical skills in using SQL(Structured Query Language).
• Practical skills in using the .NET software framework
• Experience with object-oriented programming
• Knowledge and experience in developing web-based applications
• Sound knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems

Knowledge

• Excellent understanding of coding methods and best practices
• Ability to design, write, test, maintain, and debug computer program source code
• Prior experience interviewing end-users for insight on functionality, interface, problems, and/or usability issues
• Hands-on experience developing test cases and test plans
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws

Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer


Duties and Responsibilities

• To facilitate the preparation of systematic and realistic monitoring plans that capture quantitative and qualitative data to report on road network performance;
• To facilitate development and maintenance of effective information database on road maintenance and revenue collection for the Fund;
• To provide technical support for operational research
• To facilitate the preparation and implementation of the strategic plan
• To establish and implement institutional risk management;
• To design and cause for implementation of a monitoring and evaluation system that measures the effectiveness of the Fund’s activities;
• To monitor and evaluate overall progress on the socio-economic impact of road maintenance;
• To monitor the sustainability of the Fund;
• To provide inputs, information, and statistics for quarterly, mid yearly, annual and other reports accordingly;
• To monitor all fund’s activities including revenue collection, disbursement, expenditure and progress towards achieving road maintenance and
• To perform any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor

Qualifications and Experience

• The holder of Master’s Degree in Economics, planning or similar related field from a recognized institution, with work experience of at least six years in monitoring and evaluation of program implementation using qualitative and quantitative approaches.
• Having a postgraduate diploma in monitoring and evaluation and knowledge in ICT/computer applications including MS-Office and any other professional packages is an added advantage.

Personal attributes
He/she should be able to work diligently during and after office hours, promote teamwork, comprehend and communicate, effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Remuneration
Attractive salary and fringe benefits will be paid depending on qualifications and experience

Terms of Engagement
Terms of employment will be on permanent and pensionable. Age limit for applicants should not be more than 45 years as at 31/12/2018.

The Roads Fund Board is an equal opportunity employer, hence women are highly encouraged to apply


Mode of Application
Application letters accompanied by a typed CV, Certified Copies of Academic Certificates, Academic Transcripts, Names of three Referees, current postal address, Phone numbers and E-mail address, should reach the undersigned not later than 26th May 2018.

The board will verify all information contained in the application and documents submitted. Public servants should channel their applications through their employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

APPLY TO:

Roads Funds Manager,
Roads Fund Board,
P.O. Box 993,
DODOMA