November, 2016 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT (RE-ADVERTISED)
On behalf of the Ministry of Constitutional and Legal Affairs, Public
Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to apply
for the post of Administrator General/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of
Registration, Insolvency and Trusteeship Agency (RITA).
RITA was officially launched on the 23rd June, 2006 and replaces what
was known as the Administrator Generals Department in the Attorney
Generals Chambers, Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. It is
an Executive Agency under the Attorney Generals Chambers in the Ministry
of Justice and Constitutional Affairs.
The history of RITA dates back in 1917 when the German Colonial power
enacted a law for Registration of Births and Deaths (Proclamation No.15
of 1917 (Civil Area). When the British took over the administration of
Tanganyika (Tanzania Mainland) from the Germans retained the Register of
Births and Deaths established under the Germans law by saving it under
the Births and Deaths Registration Ordinance, 1920 (Cap.108)

GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania;
ii. Applicants must attach up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having
reliable contact, postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in
this advertisement;
iv. Applicants must attach their 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 relevant Authorities;
v. Form VI and form VI results slips are strictly not accepted;
vi. Testimonials and all Partial Transcripts will not be accepted;
vii. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will
necessitate to legal action;
viii. Applicants employed in the Public Service should route their
application letters through their respective employers;
ix. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for
whatever reason should not apply;
x. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their
reliable contacts;
xi. Certificates from Foreign Examination Bodies for Ordinary or
Advanced level education should be certified by The National Examination
Council of Tanzania (NECTA) and National Council for Technical Education
(NACTE);
xii. Certificates from Foreign Universities should be verified by The
Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU),
xiii. The attachments shall include one recent passport size photo,
certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts and the
applicant’s birth certificate.
xiv. Deadline for application is 2nd December, 2016.
xv. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview,
xvi. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English,
All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the
following address; *http://portal.ajira.go.tz/* Website, *Click
‘Recruitment Portal *’)
(This address can also be found at PSRS
IMPORTANT: REMEMBER TO ATTACH YOUR APPLICATION LETTER AND IT SHOULD BE
ADDRESSED TO:
THE SECRETARY,
PRESIDENTS OFFICE,
PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT,
27 BIBI TITI MOHAMED ROAD, P.O.BOX 63100,
MAKTABA COMPLEX,
DAR ES SALAAM.

1.1 ADMINISTRATOR GENERAL/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) REGISTRATION
INSOLVENCY TRUSTEESHIP AGENCY (RITA).
1.1.1 DUTY STATION: DAR ES SALAAM
1.1.2 DUTY DURATION: FIVE YEARS CONTRACT
1.1.3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Preparation and submission of Strategic and Business plans and associated
ii. budgets, Implementation of the approved plans, including the
achievement of performance targets,
iii. Delivery of the agreed programme of services to customers, on
schedule and to specifications,
iv. Organization and management of the assets and resources allocated to
him efficiently, effectively, economically and in accordance with the
principles of fairness, transparency and equality as outlined in
Government policies and Financial Regulations,
v. Provision to the Permanent Secretary of such information as is
required to enable performance to be monitored,
vi. Preparation of an Annual Report and Financial Statement for
submission to the Permanent Secretary, the Minister of Justice and
Constitutional Affairs and Parliament,
vii. Ensuring that all aspects of the Management and Organization are
kept under review and that they best suit RITA’s business needs,
viii. Contributing to the development and formulation of policy,
including assessing the impact and practicability of proposed policy
changes and ensuring that RITA is in position to implement such changes
expeditiously and efficiently,
ix. Promoting public confidence in the professionalism, integrity,
quality of its services and impartiality of the Agency decisions,
x. The Administrator General shall be responsible for the effective
personnel management of the Agency’s employees, in particular
discipline, control and development in accordance with the Agency’s
Personnel Regulations,
xi. The Administrator General shall be an ex-officio member of the
Ministerial Advisory Board.

1.1.4 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
i. Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania
with Master’s degree in Business Administration
ii. Master’s Degree in ICT or related field is an added advantage,
iii. Possess the key skills and competences as enumerated in 1.1.5 below,
iv. Have a minimum of 5 years in Senior Position as a Lawyer,
v. Have experience in legal practicing in the fields of births,
marriages, divorce, adoption, probate, administration of estates,
liquidation, bankruptcy, insolvency, trusteeship among others; and
vi. At least 35 years old but not older than 50 years.

1.1.5 KEY COMPETENCES AND SKILLS.
i. The prospective candidate will be responsible for developing and
implementing high-level strategies, making major decisions, managing
overall operations and resources of the Agency.
ii. The CEO must be visionary, innovative, easily forge partnerships,
demand-driven and aggressive in such a manner that will drive change
management.
iii. The Administrator General/CEO must be a leader by example to ensure
all organization goals are realized. In order to achieve this, he or she
must lead and coordinate at all levels; guide and monitor progress; and
be able to engage high level decision makers on matters that need
support to move.
iv. He/she needs to ensure Agency goals support current and subsequent
national development plans with consideration of time schedules for
identified actions to encourage more participation of stakeholders and
minimize the risk of delays in implementation of activities.
v. Must be able to build a case for and/or take advantage of synergies
available to adequately and sustainably finance activities including
improving existing infrastructure and developing new ones.
For the successful running of the day to day it is critical for the
Administrator General/CEO, he/she must possess knowledge and handle
matters as specified in various laws that is;
i. The Law of Marriages Act, Cap. 29,
ii. The Births and Deaths Registration Act, Cap. 108,
iii. The Adoption Act, Cap. 335,
iv. The Administrator-General (Powers and Functions) Act, Chapter 27,
v. The Trustees’ Incorporation Act, Chapter 318,
vi. The Probate and Administration of Estates Act, Chapter 352,
vii. The Companies Act, Cap. 212,
viii. The Public Trustee (Powers and Functions) Act, Cap. 31; and
ix. The Bankruptcy Act, Chapter 25.

1.1.6 THE ABOVE LISTED PIECES OF LEGISLATIONS SHOWS THAT THE CEO MUST BE;
i. Conversant with the laws relating to Births, Deaths, Marriages,
Divorce, Adoption, Probate, Administration of Estates, Liquidation,
Bankruptcy, Trusteeship, among others;
ii. Able to understand and apply complex legal Regulations and follow
procedures applicable in these matters;
iii. Able to deal tactfully and discreetly with Members of the Public
from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures, some of them, foreigners;
iv. Able to obtain the correct information from people, and in emotional
circumstances; v. Able to write clearly and accurately;
vi. Good at team work vii. Able to work and deliver expected results/impact;
viii. Able to work under pressure; ix. Patient and helpful; x. Confident
in working with computer systems;
xi. Able to deal with money, accounts and assets issues; Interested in
collecting and preserving information; and
xii.
xiii. Generally, able to manage, influence, implement, monitor, evaluate
and provide feedback on the RITA mandates in accordance with its
Framework Document.
1.1.7 REMUNARATION: Attractive remuneration package in accordance with
the Institution’s salary scale and other fringe benefits.
X. M. DAUDI SECRETARY
PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT.