TANGAZO LA NAFASI YA KAZI – TaSUBa

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT

Ref. No.: JA.9/16/01/55
Date: 3rd September, 2026

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

1.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION

On behalf of the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites high-caliber, results-oriented, self-driven professionals with integrity, dynamic attributes and suitable qualifications who are Tanzanian citizens to fill one (1) vacant post of Principal/Chief Executive Officer of Bagamoyo Arts and Cultural Institute (TaSUBa).

2.0 THE BAGAMOYO ARTS AND CULTURAL INSTITUTE (TaSUBa)

The Bagamoyo Arts and Cultural Institute (TaSUBa) was established under the Executive Agencies Act No. 30 of 1997 and Government Notice No. 220 of November 2007.

The Institute replaced the former Bagamoyo College of Arts, which was established in 1981, in order to better correspond to the changing role of performing arts in Tanzania.

Aims and Mission

The Institute aims to:

• Encourage the development of Tanzanian arts and culture.
• Promote the use of arts and culture as a record of contemporary life and manners.
• Promote education about film, television and the moving image generally.
• Promote understanding of the impact of film, television and moving images on society.
• Provide Certificate and Diploma courses in various specializations.

TaSUBa is under the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports. It is registered by the National Council for Technical Education (NACTVET/NACTE) and recognized as a Centre of Excellence by the East African Community (EAC).

The Institute is committed to achieving its mission, vision and objectives by continuing to provide high-quality education in Arts and Culture and transforming students who choose careers in Arts and Culture.

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POST: PRINCIPAL/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Item	Details
Employer	The Bagamoyo Arts and Cultural Institute (TaSUBa)
Position	Principal/Chief Executive Officer
Appointed By	Minister responsible for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports
Reports To	Advisory Board
Supervises	Deputy Principals and Heads of Units
Number of Posts	1

Key Competencies / Attributes

The successful candidate should have:

1. Ability to influence and persuade.
2. Ability to build coalitions and networks.
3. Ability to stimulate and encourage new ideas and development through motivation and support of staff and students.
4. High level of confidence.
5. High level of integrity and honesty.
6. Excellent analytical skills.
7. Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
8. Ability to work effectively within a team and independently.
9. Ability to interact effectively with superiors, peers and subordinates.
10. Good understanding of the Public Service Code of Conduct and Ethics.

JOB SUMMARY / JOB PURPOSE

The Chief Executive Officer will serve as the Accounting Officer and Spokesperson of the Institute.

The CEO will be responsible for:

• Managing and overseeing all academic matters of the Agency.
• Managing and overseeing all administrative matters of the Agency.
• Serving as Secretary to the Governing Board of the Institution.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Principal/Chief Executive Officer will:

1. Prepare and implement Strategic and Business Plans and associated budgets.
2. Ensure delivery of Agency services to customers according to the expected standards.
3. Organize and manage all Agency resources efficiently, economically and in accordance with principles of fairness and equality as outlined in Government policies and Financial Regulations.
4. Set user fees for services for the recovery of operational costs plus a reasonable development margin.
5. Prepare Annual Reports and Audited Financial Statements in accordance with the Public Finance Act and regulations for submission to the parent ministry.
6. Ensure that all aspects of management and organization are regularly reviewed and appropriately aligned with training needs.
7. Mobilize and negotiate for required resources.
8. Ensure that the Agency is managed efficiently while taking into consideration National Policies and legal requirements.
9. Facilitate learning, including teaching academic programmes at the Institution.
10. Be responsible to the Governing Board for implementation of decisions of the respective Governing Board.
11. Administer enforcement of by-laws and regulations made by the Governing Board.
12. Promote good relations with the Government and other organizations.
13. Work closely with other key players in the Education Sector to ensure successful running of the Agency and improved service delivery.
14. Exercise such other powers as are conferred upon him/her under the Act and other relevant written laws.

QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate:

• Shall have academic standing with credentials of the rank of at least Senior Lecturer; or
• Be eligible for re-categorization as Senior Lecturer for Higher Learning Technical and Vocational Institutions; or
• Hold the rank of Principal Tutor/Principal Instructor or above.

EXPERIENCE

The candidate must have:

• Outstanding academic and administrative experience.
• Demonstrated capability in technical and vocational education and training.
• Experience preferably in a field related to the Institution.
• Proven ability to develop and coordinate implementation of an academic vision for a technical and vocational institution.

AGE LIMIT

• 45 years maximum, except for applicants who are already in the Public Service.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

The successful candidate will be offered a:

Five (5) year contract, renewable subject to good performance.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration will be according to the approved TaSUBa salary scale.

APPLICATION TIMELINE

The application period is fourteen (14) days from the date of the advertisement.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and must not be above 45 years of age, except those already in the Public Service.
2. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and should indicate this in the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat portal.
3. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing reliable contact information, including:
   • Postal address/post code
   • Email address
   • Telephone numbers
4. Applicants should apply based on the information provided in this advertisement.
5. Applicants must attach 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.

Certificates NOT Accepted

The following documents will strictly not be accepted:

• Form IV and Form VI results slips.
• Testimonials.
• Partial transcripts.

Additional Application Requirements

Applicants must:

• Upload a recent passport-size photograph in the Recruitment Portal.
• Public servants should route their application letters through their respective employers.
• Retired Public Servants, regardless of the reason for retirement, should not apply.
• Provide details of three reputable referees with reliable contact information.
• Ensure foreign Ordinary or Advanced Level examination certificates are verified by NECTA.
• Ensure professional certificates from foreign universities and other training institutions are verified by TCU and NACTE, as applicable.

APPLICATION LETTER

A signed application letter must be written either in Swahili or English and addressed to:

Secretary
President’s Office
Public Service Recruitment Secretariat
P.O. Box 2320
Mahakama Street, Tambukareli
Dodoma, Tanzania

APPLICATION DEADLINE

16th September 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Presentation of forged certificates or other false information will result in legal action.

HOW TO APPLY

All applications must be submitted through the Recruitment Portal and not through any other means:

 

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