Branch Secretary and Deputy Secretary of United Nations Association (UNA) Tanzania – Kagera Branch

Call for application; two positions: Branch Secretary and Deputy Secretary of United Nations Association (UNA) Tanzania – Kagera Branch

Introduction

UNA Tanzania is registered since 1964, as a non-Governmental and non Profit Organization devoted entirely to supporting the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, and to the promotion of public awareness and understanding of the activities of the United Nations and its agencies.    Generally, our aim is to bring the United Nations closer to the people and the people closer to the United Nations.

A new UNA Branch has been formed in Kagera Region and an Executive Committee has been put in place to be the link between the branch and the UNA Head Office in Dar es Salaam.

The UNA – Kagera branch now is seeking two qualified and motivated individuals to be the office bearers; one being the Branch Secretary and Deputy Secretary. These will facilitate the movement of the branch functions for realization of UNA objectives. Each applicant should apply for only one of the two posts for consideration.

Applicants are invited to submit their scanned credentials and CVs in prescribed Election Nomination form to the Chairperson, UNA Tanzania-Kagera Branch through email on kichemudm@gmail.com and a copy to ypmuch@gmail.com  by latest 15^th January, 2013. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to come for interview on 23^rd January 2013. Shortlisted applicants should bring Hard Copies with them when coming for interview.

Functions of Branch Secretary and Deputy Secretary:

A)     Branch Secretary

The Branch Secretary shall have the following functions:

1. Shall be in charge of day to day functions of the Association.
2. Shall be the head of the Secretariat.
3. Shall be the Secretary to the branch AGMs, Extraordinary General Meetings and Executive Committee meetings.
4. Shall report to the Branch Executive Committee on the Branch activities least once in every three months.
5. Shall prepare the annual report of the UNA Branch and present it at the Annual General Meeting or Extraordinary General Meeting.
6. Shall in consultation with the Chairperson, convene the meetings of the Executive Committee and the Annual General Meeting or Extraordinary General Meeting.
7. Shall be one of the signatories to operate the Branch Bank Account(s)
8. Shall prepare the annual calendar of events for the Association.

B)      Deputy Secretary

1.       Shall assist the Branch Secretary in the functions of the branch office. 

2.       Shall act as a Branch Secretary in the absence of the latter.

3.       Shall perform any functions as may be delegated to him/her by the branch Secretary or the Branch Executive Committee.

Criteria for Appointment:

The candidates seeking appointment for Branch Secretary or Deputy Secretary should meet the following criteria:

1. Should hold at least a diploma in development studies. (Good experience in development arena is an added value for those with certificates)
2. Willingness to work as volunteer (a very competitive allowance package will be offered)
3. Sound knowledge and experience on UN issues
4. Sound knowledge on country’s environment particularly on development policy issues.
5. Non- partisan in his or her conduct in UNA and its work
6. Experience in Management Skills related to UN work
7. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage change
8. Experience in project management and reporting procedures
9. Excellent writing, oral and facilitation skills.
10. Working knowledge of financial and human resource management.
11. Strong fundraising and resource mobilization abilities.
12. Gender awareness and sensitivity.
13. Good command in English writing and speaking 

Remuneration:

• Currently the positions are on voluntary basis (facilitated by a monthly allowance)
• An attractive remuneration package will be offered upon availability of funds