Tanzania Mentors Association is a Non-Governmental Organization with the main goal of supporting national and international organizations to strengthen governance, programmatic and fiscal accountabilities with a main goal of reducing poverty to citizen.Tanzania Mentors Association is recruiting technical staff and supporting staff to implement Public Sector Systems Strengthening Activity (PS3) a USAID funded program which supports the Government of Tanzania at both the national and local level to promote the delivery, quality, and use of public services, particularly for underserved populations.
POSITIONS:
1. Governance Mentor (Positions 5)
Duties and Responsibilities
It is expected that the Governance Mentor will support technically the Regional Secretariat and Local Government authorities to improve their performance. Specifically, this will include:
a) Assist LGA staff to identify their needs including training and specific capacity building
b) Build capacity of LGA staff to determine whether needs can be met from within the council or whether they need outside help, if outside help is needed then help assist council to identify the resources to fill this need
c) Support LGA staff to determine clear and comprehensive scope of work when a need for outside help is identified
d) Support LGA staff to include identify need in planning including Comprehensive Council Health Plans (CCHPs)
e) Support senior Regional and LGA staff in supportive supervision, work organization and management as needed
f) Support the council to implement and/ or mentor LGA staff on Health Information System (HIS) Performance Based Incentives (PBI) ,and Human Resources for Health (HRH) solutions designed by other experts
g) Build capacity of staff in the LGAs in identified areas.
h) Support collaboration with development partners and Government of Tanzania (GoT) to strengthen accountability.
i) Support the identification of staff training needs.
j) Coach LGA staff to better organize their work for efficient job performance.
k) Assist Council Management Teams (CMTs) to link output/outcomes with the amount of financial resources expended to monitor costs efficiently and attain value for money.
l) Produce a monthly report on the activities undertaken during the month, to be submitted to the Council Director , Project Chief of Party and TMA
Qualifications and experience
A Master’s degree in the field of management, and/or international development with emphasis on accounting, finance, planning and auditing for at least 10 years.
• Proven ability to create and maintain effective working relations with senior government personnel, international organizations, NGO partners, and U.S. government agencies.
• Technical expertise in at least one of the following: governance and citizen engagement, human resources, finance, information systems, operations research, and/or health systems strengthening.
• Expertise in effective institution strengthening, public policy development, and public participation and partnership building with government at local and national levels.
• A person with strong interpersonal skills and excellent in written and oral communication
• Problem solving capability with experience of not less than 10 years in a management position.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Experience in working with the Regional Secretariat, Local Government Authorities on international development projects, including USAID-funded projects.
• Excellent writing skills in addition to exceptional inter-personal communication and organizational skills.
• Fluency in both English and Kiswahili.
2.Financial Management Mentor (Positions 5)
Qualifications and experience:
• A Master’s degree in the field of finance, accounting, business management or
• A graduate qualification in a discipline related to Local Government accounting, a CPA or a National Accounting Diploma (NAD) holder
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Experience in working with the Regional Secretariat,
• Experience in working with Local Government Reform Programme
• Working experience of not less than 10 years with Local Government Authorities as a Head of Finance Department or
• Working with international development projects, including USAID-funded projects.
• Familiar with all applicable software that supports planning and reporting, currently EPICOR, Plan-Rep and LGMD and to prepare half yearly status reports on the application, issues and additional support needed, to increase the computer system’s contribution productivity.
Duties:
• Assist LGA staff to implement the interventions agreed upon for improvement of public financial accounting and management practice.
• Assist councils to prepare credible financial statements in a timely manner for and it purposes and respond effectively to any audit queries that arise.
• Assist councils to prepare credible financial statements in a timely manner for and it purposes and respond effectively to any audit queries that arise.
• Support the development, implementation, follow up and supervision of the Council plans with emphasis on the CCHPs and provision of feedback.
• Support preparation of quarterly Technical and Financial Reports.
• Identify any issues/gaps that require intervention in the Council and communicate to the Council Director, Project Chief of Party and TMA.
2. Project coordinator Position 1
This is an administrative work performing tasks related to the coordination and oversight of projects to ensure timely and effective implementation of the project PS3 project as per Contractor’s and USAID guidelines.
It is expected that the Project Coordinator will perform the following activities which is not limited to the following:
• Participate in the recruitment process of technical and supporting staff required to implement.
• Monitor closely the implementation of the PS3 project.
• Compile and report the achievements made, challenges and way forward.
• Supervise and lead team for smooth project implementation.
• Verifies and analyses the accuracy of all data and information used or generated by project
• Resolves any discrepancies or problems Serve.
• liaison person to contractor, government and other partners.
Qualifications and experience
• A Master’s degree in the field of management and administration and/or international for at least 10 years.
• Proven ability to create and maintain effective working relations with senior government personnel, international organizations, NGO partners, and U.S. government agencies.
• Technical expertise in at least one of the following: governance and citizen engagement, human resources, finance, information systems, operations research, and/or health systems strengthening.
• Expertise in effective institution strengthening, public policy development, and public participation and partnership building with government at local and national levels.
• A person with strong interpersonal skills and excellent in written and oral communication
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Experience in working with the USAID-funded projects.
• Excellent writing skills in addition to exceptional inter-personal communication and organizational skills.
• Fluent in both English and Kiswahili.
3. Accountant
• Assist in development, management, and monitoring of project budgets.
• Preparation of accurate financial reports, and projection of funding needs.
• Record expenditures, income, and any other related transactions, in the books of accounts
• Prepare payment vouchers and corresponding checks.
• Prepare payroll and other regular payments with due consideration to deductions (for advances, loans, taxes, etc.).
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations statement.
• Assists in the implementation of the internal control system and financial procedures manual of the company.
Qualification Requirements:
• CPA or Bcom/NAD holder with at least 5years experience in managing financial and contractual aspects in medium size organization, or international development projects preferably USAID-funded projects.
4. Logistic Officer
The Logistics Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Prepare logistics and support plans, deployment timelines and budget requirements for planned or new operations.
• Develop logistical plans for existing operations.
• Develop logistics contingency plans.
• Develop and implement methodologies and tools to enable effective execution of logistic plans.
• Formulate Standard Logistical Operating Procedures.
• Manage logistics operations, including, material and personnel.
• Coordinate logistics activities with procurement, finance, humanitarian affairs and other substantive units
• Develop and implement logistics support policy, procedures and methodologies to the common benefit of all mission units.
The Logistic officer must demonstrate strong personal initiative and willingness to accept responsibilities; comprehensive grasp of logistics operations and practices; ability to deploy to remote locations and to operate independently in austere environment on short notice for limited duration.
Qualification and experience
University degree (Masters or equivalent) in Business Administration, procurement or related fields and working experience with international projects of more than 5 years.
5.Operations officer
Qualifications and experience
• At least Bachelor degree in Business administration, Project Management, Human Resources Management, and finance or equivalent qualification from a reputable and university
• Working experience with USAID funded projects for at least two years
• Experience in project write ups
• Master degrees in any of the above discipline is an added advantage
In addition to the position-specific requirements of each individual opening, understanding of USAID administrative procedures and requirements is highly desirable, and applicants should have a willingness and ability to travel and/or potentially be based outside of Dar es Salaam.
To be considered for any of the positions listed below, an applicant must submit his/her CV and an application letter indicating a position applied for and address the application to The Executive Secretary, Tanzania Mentors Association, P.OBOX 105006,Dar Es Salaam and email to:info@tmatz.org before 4.00pm on 9th September 2015. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Phone call will not be accepted.
POSITIONS:
1. Governance Mentor (Positions 5)
Duties and Responsibilities
It is expected that the Governance Mentor will support technically the Regional Secretariat and Local Government authorities to improve their performance. Specifically, this will include:
a) Assist LGA staff to identify their needs including training and specific capacity building
b) Build capacity of LGA staff to determine whether needs can be met from within the council or whether they need outside help, if outside help is needed then help assist council to identify the resources to fill this need
c) Support LGA staff to determine clear and comprehensive scope of work when a need for outside help is identified
d) Support LGA staff to include identify need in planning including Comprehensive Council Health Plans (CCHPs)
e) Support senior Regional and LGA staff in supportive supervision, work organization and management as needed
f) Support the council to implement and/ or mentor LGA staff on Health Information System (HIS) Performance Based Incentives (PBI) ,and Human Resources for Health (HRH) solutions designed by other experts
g) Build capacity of staff in the LGAs in identified areas.
h) Support collaboration with development partners and Government of Tanzania (GoT) to strengthen accountability.
i) Support the identification of staff training needs.
j) Coach LGA staff to better organize their work for efficient job performance.
k) Assist Council Management Teams (CMTs) to link output/outcomes with the amount of financial resources expended to monitor costs efficiently and attain value for money.
l) Produce a monthly report on the activities undertaken during the month, to be submitted to the Council Director , Project Chief of Party and TMA
Qualifications and experience
A Master’s degree in the field of management, and/or international development with emphasis on accounting, finance, planning and auditing for at least 10 years.
• Proven ability to create and maintain effective working relations with senior government personnel, international organizations, NGO partners, and U.S. government agencies.
• Technical expertise in at least one of the following: governance and citizen engagement, human resources, finance, information systems, operations research, and/or health systems strengthening.
• Expertise in effective institution strengthening, public policy development, and public participation and partnership building with government at local and national levels.
• A person with strong interpersonal skills and excellent in written and oral communication
• Problem solving capability with experience of not less than 10 years in a management position.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Experience in working with the Regional Secretariat, Local Government Authorities on international development projects, including USAID-funded projects.
• Excellent writing skills in addition to exceptional inter-personal communication and organizational skills.
• Fluency in both English and Kiswahili.
2.Financial Management Mentor (Positions 5)
Qualifications and experience:
• A Master’s degree in the field of finance, accounting, business management or
• A graduate qualification in a discipline related to Local Government accounting, a CPA or a National Accounting Diploma (NAD) holder
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Experience in working with the Regional Secretariat,
• Experience in working with Local Government Reform Programme
• Working experience of not less than 10 years with Local Government Authorities as a Head of Finance Department or
• Working with international development projects, including USAID-funded projects.
• Familiar with all applicable software that supports planning and reporting, currently EPICOR, Plan-Rep and LGMD and to prepare half yearly status reports on the application, issues and additional support needed, to increase the computer system’s contribution productivity.
Duties:
• Assist LGA staff to implement the interventions agreed upon for improvement of public financial accounting and management practice.
• Assist councils to prepare credible financial statements in a timely manner for and it purposes and respond effectively to any audit queries that arise.
• Assist councils to prepare credible financial statements in a timely manner for and it purposes and respond effectively to any audit queries that arise.
• Support the development, implementation, follow up and supervision of the Council plans with emphasis on the CCHPs and provision of feedback.
• Support preparation of quarterly Technical and Financial Reports.
• Identify any issues/gaps that require intervention in the Council and communicate to the Council Director, Project Chief of Party and TMA.
2. Project coordinator Position 1
This is an administrative work performing tasks related to the coordination and oversight of projects to ensure timely and effective implementation of the project PS3 project as per Contractor’s and USAID guidelines.
It is expected that the Project Coordinator will perform the following activities which is not limited to the following:
• Participate in the recruitment process of technical and supporting staff required to implement.
• Monitor closely the implementation of the PS3 project.
• Compile and report the achievements made, challenges and way forward.
• Supervise and lead team for smooth project implementation.
• Verifies and analyses the accuracy of all data and information used or generated by project
• Resolves any discrepancies or problems Serve.
• liaison person to contractor, government and other partners.
Qualifications and experience
• A Master’s degree in the field of management and administration and/or international for at least 10 years.
• Proven ability to create and maintain effective working relations with senior government personnel, international organizations, NGO partners, and U.S. government agencies.
• Technical expertise in at least one of the following: governance and citizen engagement, human resources, finance, information systems, operations research, and/or health systems strengthening.
• Expertise in effective institution strengthening, public policy development, and public participation and partnership building with government at local and national levels.
• A person with strong interpersonal skills and excellent in written and oral communication
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Experience in working with the USAID-funded projects.
• Excellent writing skills in addition to exceptional inter-personal communication and organizational skills.
• Fluent in both English and Kiswahili.
3. Accountant
• Assist in development, management, and monitoring of project budgets.
• Preparation of accurate financial reports, and projection of funding needs.
• Record expenditures, income, and any other related transactions, in the books of accounts
• Prepare payment vouchers and corresponding checks.
• Prepare payroll and other regular payments with due consideration to deductions (for advances, loans, taxes, etc.).
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations statement.
• Assists in the implementation of the internal control system and financial procedures manual of the company.
Qualification Requirements:
• CPA or Bcom/NAD holder with at least 5years experience in managing financial and contractual aspects in medium size organization, or international development projects preferably USAID-funded projects.
4. Logistic Officer
The Logistics Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Prepare logistics and support plans, deployment timelines and budget requirements for planned or new operations.
• Develop logistical plans for existing operations.
• Develop logistics contingency plans.
• Develop and implement methodologies and tools to enable effective execution of logistic plans.
• Formulate Standard Logistical Operating Procedures.
• Manage logistics operations, including, material and personnel.
• Coordinate logistics activities with procurement, finance, humanitarian affairs and other substantive units
• Develop and implement logistics support policy, procedures and methodologies to the common benefit of all mission units.
The Logistic officer must demonstrate strong personal initiative and willingness to accept responsibilities; comprehensive grasp of logistics operations and practices; ability to deploy to remote locations and to operate independently in austere environment on short notice for limited duration.
Qualification and experience
University degree (Masters or equivalent) in Business Administration, procurement or related fields and working experience with international projects of more than 5 years.
5.Operations officer
Qualifications and experience
• At least Bachelor degree in Business administration, Project Management, Human Resources Management, and finance or equivalent qualification from a reputable and university
• Working experience with USAID funded projects for at least two years
• Experience in project write ups
• Master degrees in any of the above discipline is an added advantage
In addition to the position-specific requirements of each individual opening, understanding of USAID administrative procedures and requirements is highly desirable, and applicants should have a willingness and ability to travel and/or potentially be based outside of Dar es Salaam.
To be considered for any of the positions listed below, an applicant must submit his/her CV and an application letter indicating a position applied for and address the application to The Executive Secretary, Tanzania Mentors Association, P.OBOX 105006,Dar Es Salaam and email to:info@tmatz.org before 4.00pm on 9th September 2015. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Phone call will not be accepted.
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