The United Republic of Tanzania
Ministry of Transport
Vacancy announcement
1. Background
The Land Transport Regulatory Authority – Consumer Consultative Council (LATRA CCC) is established under Section 29 of the Land Transport Regulatory Authority Act, No. 3 of 2019. The Council is an independent statutory body mandated to represent and protect the interests of consumers of regulated land transport services.
As provided under the above-mentioned Act, the Minister responsible for Transport is vested with the power to appoint the chairperson and members of the Authority’s Board from among qualified persons. To facilitate this appointment, the Permanent Secretary invites qualified Tanzanian citizens to apply for the three (3) vacant positions on the Board, as outlined below.
2. Functions of the Board
The appointed members shall actively participate in the discharge of the Board’s functions as provided under Section 31(1) of the Land Transport Regulatory Authority Act, No. 3 of 2019.
These functions include:
a. To represent the interests of consumers by making submissions to, providing views and information to, and consulting with the Authority, Minister and regulated sector Ministers;
b. To receive and disseminate information and views on matters of interest to consumers of regulated goods and services;
c. To establish regional and regulated sector consumer committees and consult with them;
d. To consult with industry, Government and other consumer groups on matters of interest to consumers of regulated goods and services;
e. To establish local and sector consumer committees and consult with them; and
f. To conduct research on the matters affecting the interests of consumers of a regulated sector.
3. Key qualifications and experience
Based on Section 29(4) of the Act, the key qualifications and experience expected of Council members are:
i. Knowledge and understanding of consumer interests, particularly in the regulated land transport sector.
ii. Knowledge and understanding of regulated land transport services, including public transport, freight transport, rail transport, and other services regulated by LATRA.
iii. The ability to represent the interests of: low-income, rural, and disadvantaged consumers; industrial and business users; and Government and community organizations.
iv. A commitment to promoting and protecting consumer rights and welfare in the land transport sector.
v. Applicants should be between 50 and 65 years of age.
4. Mode of application
All applications must be accompanied by:
- Copies of academic certificates;
- A detailed curriculum vitae (CV);
- A copy of the National Identification Card (NIDA);
- One recent passport-size photograph; and
- The names and contact details of three (3) referees, including their postal addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses.
All applications should be addressed to:
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Transport
Government City Mtumba
1 Ujenzi Street, P.O Box 638
DODOMA
Application deadline
Deadline for submission of the application is 12th August, 2026.
