MANAGER POSITION

Purpose of the position

To be in charge of the overall leadership of the Society and
responsible for the day-to-day management of the society's affairs.

Scope
The Manager will be reporting to the Chairperson and will be answerable to the Management Board of the Society.

Responsibilities
Be responsible for the day-to-day management of the society's affairs by making sure that the Society operate properly on a day-to-day basis in meeting member needs.
Be under the direct supervision of the Chairman and answerable to the Management Board of the Society.
Advise the Management Board on technical and administrative issues pertaining to the Society.
Convene and attend Management Board meetings and record the proceedings.
Translate Corporate and Business plans into relevant activities and implement policies, operating programmes of the Society and Board's decisions.
Participate in and supervise the Society's operations in particular keeping the books, complying with rules and standards, credit management, management of physical resources, etc.
Coordinate, motivate and manage staff working under him/her in ensuring that the performance of their functions is achieved.
Develop and propose to the Board the business and annual plans, and the budget.
Maintain operating books, records and accurate accounts of members and make periodic financial and operating reports to the Management Board and Auditors.
Ensure safe custody of all Society's assets and maintain inventory records of the same.
Ensure communications and promotion of the Society, as well as business development.
Perform any other duties as directed by the Management Board from time to time.
Aggresively drive the Society's growth and sustainability through cost-selling the Society's products, professional relationship management practices and providing sound relationship and mentorship to the Society's staff.

Minimum educational and professional levels required for the position

Master Degree in Co-operative Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or other related field of study from a recognized higher learning Institution.
Managerial and Accounting experience of at least three (3) years.
Must have practical computer working experience of Office Applications especially Excel and PowerPoint.
Working experience in Microfinance Institutions will be an added advantage.
Skills, knowledge, and capabilities required for the position .
Leadership and team building
Strategic focus and managing change
Managing performance and accountability
Problem solving and Decision making
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, attention to detail with focus on quality.
Strong oral and written communication with effective interpersonal and relationship management skills to engage individuals at all levels in the organization.
High level of integrity and business acumen, including the responsibility to maintain confidentiality of customer information. Flexible and adaptable to a dynamic environment.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested and suitably qualified Tanzanians should forward their applications within 14 days after first appearance of advert, including a well written application letter, a detailed up to date 01, One (1) current passport size photograph and copies of all academic and professional credentials enclosed in an envelope marked with the applied position on it to:

Chairperson

TRA Savings and Credit Cooperative Society
5th Floor, Mariam Tower, Shaurimoyo Road
P.O. Box 63225,
Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania

Note:TRA SACCOS is an equal opportunity employer. Only
short listed applicants will be contacted. canvassing shall lead
to automatic disqualification. If you do not hear from us within 14
days after the deadline, consider yourself unsuccessful.