Umoja wa SACCOS za wakulima (USAWA) is a network of rural Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOS) operating in Northern Tanzania (Kilimanjaro and Arusha regions) with offices in Moshi and Usa River. The establishment of USAWA in 2006 was supported by French Farmers Organization (FERT). The objective of USAWA is to provide technical and financial assistance to the SACCOS based in rural areas to enable them to offer high quality financial services to their members.
About the Job:
USAWA is seeking an Assistant Manager. S/he will work closely together with the managing director and with the regional staff team. The position is based in Moshi.
USAWA is seeking an Assistant Manager. S/he will work closely together with the managing director and with the regional staff team. The position is based in Moshi.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the implementation of organization’s activities as defined by the board of directors and described in organization’s annual budget and objectives;
- Participate in the drafting and review of organization’s annual business plan and annual budget, including objectives and strategic planning;
- Contribute to the implementation of financial and risk management principles;
- Implement USAWA support projects - organization, procedure set up, and planning of activities;
- Prepare organization’s quarterly and annual reports in cooperation with the managing director;
- Contribute to the improvement of the quality of the services provided by the SACCOS to their members:
- Assessment of SACCOS needs in cooperation with the field staff;
- Ensure that the SACCOS understand and respect SACCOS' and organization’s procedures;
- Review and establish training documents for training of SACCOS staff and leaders in cooperation with the training officer.
- Contribute to the professionalization of the organization's team:
- Capacity building of current staff - working techniques, working tools;
- Recruitment of staff - participation in the selection of candidates;
- Review of staff benefits program.
- Organization and preparation of the bi-annual general meeting in cooperation with the manager and the financial and administrative manager.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree (or equivalent) in the field of Finance, Economy or Management;
- Minimum of 3 years' working experience as an Assistant Manager or Manager in relevant field, including proven knowledge of and experience in financial and human resources management;
- Affinity and experience with SACCOS and/or microfinance sector;
- Strong interest to work with SACCOS based in rural areas and managed by farmers;
- Excellent and proven leadership and communication skills;
- Strong capacity of monitoring and reporting;
- Strong capacity of working autonomously and making proposals for improvement;
- Fluency in English and Swahili, both oral and written;
- Must be an East African citizen.
Closing Date: 30 Sep 2013
Assistant Manager at USAWA/FERT Tanzania
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