NAFASI ZA KAZI NIRC 2025: AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER II – IRRIGATION (5 POSTS)
The National Irrigation Commission (NIRC) is established under the National Irrigation Act (Cap 435) as an Independent Department of the Government under the Ministry responsible for irrigation. It was inaugurated in September, 2015.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Identify irrigation potential areas in collaboration with Local Government Authorities
ii. To prepare irrigation project feasibility studies, detailed designs and tender documents
iii. To undertake data collection for irrigation data bank
iv. To prepare design and plans for the utilization of ground water and rain water resource for irrigation purposes
v. To promote the use of water saving irrigation technologies and use of renewable energies for irrigation and drainage purposes
vi. To identify irrigation potential areas in collaboration with Local Government Authorities
vii. To promote climate smart agriculture in irrigation and drainage
viii. To undertake adaptive and applied research on various irrigation and drainage issues; and
ix. To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by a supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Bachelor Degree in following fields: Agricultural Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, Water Resource and Irrigation Engineering from recognized Institution/University by the Government and must be registered by Engineers Registration Board (ERB) as a Graduate Engineer.
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania with an age not above 45 years except for those who are in Public Service
2. People with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply and should indicate clearly in the portal for Public Service Recruitment Secretariat
3. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers
4. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement
5. 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
6. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted: -
• Form IV and form VI results slips
• Testimonials and all Partial transcripts
7. An applicant must upload recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal
8. An applicant employed in the Public Service should route his application letter through his respective employer
9. An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply
10. An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts
11. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
12. 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)
13. An applicant with special needs/case (disability) is supposed/advised to indicate
14. A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and Addressed to Secretary, Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat, P.O. Box 2320, University of Dodoma, Utumishi/Asha Rose Migiro Buildings Dodoma.
15. Deadline for application is 17th February, 2025
16. Only short-listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview and
17. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action
NOTE: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the following address; http://portal.ajira.go.tz/ and not otherwise (This address also can be found at PSRS Website, Click ‘Recruitment Portal’)