Job Opportunities at National Ranching Company Limited (NARCO)

The National Ranching Company Limited (NARCO) is a parastatal organization under the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries responsible for large scale commercial ranching in the country. The Headquarters of the company is in Dar es Salaam. NARCO, the producer of the world-class KONGWA BEEF, has extensive investments in 7 regions of mainland Tanzania with Ranches owning a total of 230,000 hectares.




The Company is currently undergoing rapid transformation intended to create an efficient and vibrant commercial entity that will contribute very positively to the commercial development of the country’s livestock industry. The Company is seeking to recruit dedicated and competent staff as follows:-

1.0 VETERINARY OFFICER GRADE I – NGSS 7 – (1) 
Duty Station – Ranch
Reports to – Ranch Manager

1.1 QUALIFICATIONS
Holder of a Degree in Veterinary Science/Veterinary medicine with a working experience of not less than 3 years in this field and registered as a Veterinary Surgeon.

1.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be required to perform the following duties;
• General inspection of livestock and administering of drugs and vaccines.
• May be placed on regional areas to advise Ranch Managers on Veterinary matters particularly disease control.
• Liaises with the Ministry responsible for Livestock Development and Regional Veterinary Office or as the case shall be for the officer responsible for regional livestock development.
• To perform any other official duties as may be assigned from time to time by one’s reporting officer.



1.3 SALARY
An attractive Salary in the Scale NGSS 7.

2.0 MARKETING OFFICER GRADE I – NGSS 6 (1) 
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam
Reports to: Marketing Manager

2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be required to perform the following duties;
• Responsible for all livestock statistics, preparation of monthly marketing reports.
• Canvass for markets for livestock and livestock products.
• Makes transport arrangements for livestock sales deliveries to customers.
• To perform any other official duties as may be assigned from time to time by one’s reporting officer.

2.2 QUALIFICATIONS
Holder of a Degree in Marketing or equivalent or Commerce, Business Administration or Economics with bias in Marketing or equivalent who has three years satisfactory service in that grade.

2.3 SALARY
An attractive Salary in the Scale NGSS 6.

3.0 ACCOUNTANT GRADE II – NGSS 6 –
(2) Duty Station: Missenyi Ranch (1) Kalambo Ranch (1)
Reports to: Ranch Manager

3.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintain main ledgers
• Preparation of Final Accounts
• On the job training for accounts staff
• Preparation of staff salaries and remunerations
• Authorized payment
• Deals with matters relating to foreign exchange control, all bank documents and taxation.
• An Accountant may be assigned to guide the budget committee in preparation of budget programme.
• Prepares budget in Consultation with Planning Section and interprets their financial implications.
• Ensures financial budget control.
• To perform any other official duties as may be assigned from time to time by one’s reporting officer. • To advise ranch managers on all financial matters.

3.2 QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced Diploma or equivalent, who has successfully completed at least three years’ service in that grade, who has acquired ATEC II/I or equivalent.

3.3 SALARY
An attractive Salary in the Scale NGSS 6.

4.0 ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT GRADE II – NGSS 4 – (1) 
Duty Station- Ranch
Reports to – Ranch Manager

4.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Carries out a variety of accounting tasks including receiving and paying out cash and cheques, maintaining full and accurate records.
• Prepares final reconciliation, posting and balancing ledger accounts.
• To perform any other official duties as may be assigned from time to time by one’s reporting officer.

4.2 QUALIFICATIONS
Form IV/VI, ATEC II/Ordinary Diploma with working experience of 3 years.

4.3 SALARY
An attractive Salary in the Scale NGSS 4.

5.0 FIELD OFFICER GRADE II – NGSS 4 – (4) 
Duty Station – Kongwa Ranch (2), Missenyi (1) and Kalambo (1)
Reports to – Ranch Manager

5.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Carries out ranch management duties in a Ranch e.g. ranch administration, veterinary or range duties in a section with-at most 2,000 animals.
• To perform any other official duties as may be assigned from time to time by one’s reporting officer.

5.2 QUALIFICATIONS
Holder of a Form IV/Form VI Certificate plus a Diploma in Veterinary Science, or Ranch Management or Animal Husbandry or Range Management from a recognized institution with at least 3 years of working experience.

5.3 SALARY
An attractive Salary in the Scale NGSS 4.

6.0 SENIOR RANCH ASSISTANT GRADE II – NOSS 7
Duty Station- Mkata Ranch (1)
Reports to- Ranch Manager

6.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Supervises a number of Head persons taking care of 1200 heads of cattle.
• Responsible for the health of animals
• Administers drugs, dipping routines, A.I, Stud Herd and Marketing duties.
• To perform any other official duties as may be assigned from time to time by one’s reporting officer as for Ranch Assistant Grade I at a more responsible level.

6.2 QUALIFICATIONS
Form IV/VI who has 3 years satisfactory service in that grade. Must have acquired a Certificate in Veterinary Science, Range Management. or General Husbandry from a recognized institution.

6.3 SALARY
An attractive Salary in the Scale NOSS 7.

7.0 MODE OF APPLICATION 



Please apply in writing, in strict confidence to the address below enclosing;
• An application letter.
• Typed curriculum vitae containing details of qualifications, experience and present position and birth certificate.
• Day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address (if any) and names of three referees including your current employer.
• Photocopies (non-returnable) of academic, professional certificates, testimonials and other supporting documents.

Applications, should reach the undersigned by close of business on Friday 02nd March, 2018.

The General Manager, 
National Ranching Company Limited, 
Mavuno House, 2nd Floor, 
Azikiwe Street, 
P. 0. Box 9113, 
DAR ES SALAAM. 
Telephone Nos. +255 – 2111 956/2110393 
Fax +255 – 2111 956 

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