August 10, 2017
1.0 Background
The Surface and Marine Transport Regulatory Authority (SUMATRA) was established by Act No. 9 of 2001 and came into force on 15th August 2004 by Government Notice No. 297 of 20th August 2004.
The Board of Directors of SUMATRA is a governing body established under Section 7 of the Surface and Marine Transport Regulatory Authority Act, Cap. 413. The Board is charged with the duty to give directions to the management as to the smooth operations and fulfillment of the objectives of the Authority.
The tenure of, five (5) sitting Board Members is to. expire’ in December, 2017. The Chairman of the SUMATRA Nomination Committee who is also the Permanent-Secretary, Ministry of Works, Transport and Communication (Transport), invites Tanzanians with relevant qualifications as $pelt out herein to apply for the position of a Board member.
Minimum Qualifications
As per the First Schedule of the SUMATRA Act, a person seeking appointment of the Board member of SUMATRA should have the following minimum qualifications:
(a) A graduate of a recognized University;
(b) At least ten (10) years of experience in one or more of the fields of management, law, economics, finance or engineering;
(c) Knowledge of the industry;
( d) Has satisfied the Nomination Committee that he/she is unlikely to have a conflict of interest as stipulated in section 11 of the SUMATRA Act;
(e) Is willing to serve as member of the SUMATRA Board; and
(f) Is, in the opinion of the Nomination Committee, otherwise suitable to perform the functions and duties of a member competently and honestly.
How to Apply
Qualified and interested candidates are advised to apply describing how they consider themselves qualified for this position.
All Applications should be attached with detailed curriculum vitae (CV), certified copies of relevant certificates, one current passport size photograph, names and contact details of three work related referees including their telephone numbers and e-mail address.
The application should be sent to the address below not later than August 21st , 2017 at 15.00 hours, marked
“APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS· SUMATRA”
The Permanent Secretary (Transport)
Ministry of Works, Transport and Communications,
Ministry House
Moshi Street,
P.O.Box 638,
40470 DODOMA
