28 January 2013

Job Vacancy: Journalist for the Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation

Deadline: 6 February 2013

The Public Service Recruitment Secretariat was established in accordance with section No.29 (1) of the Public Service (Amendment) Act No.18 of 2007. One of the main functions of this organ is to advertise vacant posts occurring in the Public Service and conduct recruitment process.

JOURNALIST GRADE II - 2 POSTS

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Gathers and writes news and stories,
  • Writes scripts and continuities and prepares programmes for radio and television products,
  • Collects, reports and comments on news and current affairs for broadcasting by radio or television,
  • Interviews politicians and other public figures at press conferences and on occasions, including individual interviews recorded for radio or television,
  • Writes editorials and selects, revises, arranges and edits submitted articles and other materials for broadcasting on radio or television,
  • Writes advertising copy promoting particular products or services,
  • Selects, assembles and prepares publicity materials about business or other organizations for being broadcast through radio, television or other media,
  • Provides professional and technical support to other junior reporters/journalists,
  • Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication, TV/Film Production from a recognized Institution. Knowledge in word processing, graphics, photographing, photo-editing and video shooting is an added advantage. Computer skills are essential.

REMUNERATION: Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale PGSS 10.

NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS
  • All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however, should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.
  • Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.
  • Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in thisadvertisement.
  • The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter  and marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.
  • Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic certificates:
  • Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
  • Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/ Diploma transcripts.
  • Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
  • Computer Certificate
  • Professional certificates from respective boards
  • One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
  • FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
  • Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
  • Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action
  • Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.
  • Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November, 2010.
  • Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
  • Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
  • Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)
  • Deadline for application is 6th February, 2013 at 3:30 p.m
  • Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate
  • Women are highly encouraged to apply
  • Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview
  • Application letters should be written in Swahili or English
Application letters should be posted to the following address. Hand delivery is not acceptable:

Secretary
Public Service Recruitment
Secretariat,
P. O. Box 63100
DAR ES SALAAM.

OR

Katibu
Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika
Utumishi wa Umma
S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For submissions: see above addresses

Website: http://www.tbc.go.tz
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