Education Research Associate in Tanzania Major Responsibilities: This position is for a one-year fixed term appointment, with possibility of renewal. TPP is a long-term, inter-college, multidisciplinary effort to collaborate with African institutions (e.g. UDSM, AKU) to address problems of poverty, food security, health and environment in African rural communities. In March 2008, two pilot communities (one in northern Tanzania and one in southern Tanzania) were selected based on need, local capacity and receptiveness, and partner experience in the region. As part of a multidisciplinary team across colleges at MSU, the research associate will share in responsibilities for (1) planning, developing, conducting, and evaluating education activities in the two target villages ; (2) developing and carrying out a research agenda of potential benefit to the target village and focusing on the overall goals of TPP; (3) planning and developing a multidisciplinary longitudinal database for the target villages, including capability to analyze the effects of TPP interventions on relevant indicators of village well-being and resilience. Substantial travel to Tanzania and willingness to reside and work short-term in remote locations with limited amenities are required. Qualifications: Required: Ph.D. in a field of importance to education and development in rural sub-Saharan African settings. Desired: Experience in development and research in rural low-income settings, especially in Africa. Data management experience, optimally including knowledge of how to organize and document longitudinal data for long-term interdisciplinary use by multiple researchers. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively. Demonstrated effectiveness in dealing with government agencies and NGOs in rural regions of low income countries. Ability to use Swahili in speaking, listening, reading and writing. To Apply: Interested persons should apply to position 6191 via the link at http://jobs.msu.edu with letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions can be submitted to MSU, Professor Jack Schwille, email jschwill@msu.edu. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities may request and receive reasonable accommodation. |
Sustainable Business Practice Country Manager
The Organisation Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is an international non-profit organization that promotes peaceful resolution of conflict. With headquarters in Washington, DC and a European office in Brussels, Belgium, SFCG’s mission is to transform how individuals, organizations, and governments deal with conflict - away from adversarial approaches and toward cooperative solutions. SFCG seeks to help conflicting parties understand their differences and act on their commonalities. With a total of approximately 400 staff worldwide, SFCG implements projects from 39 offices in 26 countries, including in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. The organisation is an exciting and rewarding place to work, with a dedicated and enthusiastic staff who love their work. You will be joining a highly motivated staff with a good team spirit and there will be opportunities to grow in the role.
Summary of Position SFCG is implementing a project in northern Tanzania to provide conflict resolution and human rights training to Tanzanian Police officials, government officials and communities members, as well as to improve relations between all stakeholders in four mining areas. The Sustainable Business Practice (SBP) Country Manager will be responsible for providing overall oversight and logistical and technical support to the two field offices located in Tarime (Mara Region) and Kahama (Shinyanga Region), and possibly a third one located in Singida. S/he will be supervised and will report to the SFCG’s Sustainable Business Practice Director (Project Director) based in Dar Es Salaam.
The project uses an innovative mix of multimedia, training, and community outreach activities to build capacity to resolve mine-community conflict. The SBP Country Manager will travel between the two – and potential three - field offices as needed, and coordinate and centralize activities, ensuring the implementation of the activities on-time, within budget, and to maximum effect. This includes providing a regular presence with solid local networking contacts with local communities’ leaders and members, local government representatives, mining company staff in the field, local organizations, and other local key stakeholders, under the guidance of the Sustainable Business Practice Director. The Country Manager will also collaborate closely with SFCG’s SBP team in DC, as well as trainers and other technical experts working on the project.
Responsibilities • Oversee program implementation at the two/three field offices, including coordination of activities, centralization of the activities of the offices, reporting and feedback to the SBP Director, and providing capacity and team building for field staff • Guide and provide logistical and organizational support to the field Programme Managers on project activities • Ensure timely report production, including monthly/quarterly reports for both field offices: compile information from the field offices, provide information to HQ and respond to drafts with edits/revisions and missing input • Coordinate field office M&E efforts, working with program staff, ILT, DC/Brussels, and the donors as needed. Responsibilities include monitoring plans for current and new grants or projects, oversight of indicator data collection and analysis and accomplishment of established goals, and coordination of evaluations • Serve as point person on proposal development, including participation in conceptualization, drafting, and revising narrative. Role will require coordination with relevant program staff, SBP director, and the HQ offices • Identify and initiate engagement with national-level stakeholders and prospective partners, including government, civil society, private sector, and donors, among others • Provide backup to Sustainable Business Practice Director to represent SFCG at donor and partner meetings as appropriate • Assist in the process of implementing the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (www.voluntary principles.org) at the national level
As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.
Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in a related area (Masters Degree preferred), preferably in conflict resolution, international studies, peace-building, human rights or related area • Minimum of five (5) years of related experience, including budgeting and project financial management experience • Experience in managing staff. • Dynamic, motivated and flexible leader with creative problem-solving skills • Experience in managing partnerships and coordinating complex, sensitive projects • Knowledge and previous exposure to extractive industry issues preferred • Experience and proven track record of successful fundraising and proposal writing. • Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, as well as the ability to conduct professional working relationships • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel • Strong written and oral communication skills • Strong organizational skills and attention-to-detail • English proficiency; Kiswahili language skills are highly desirable • Entrepreneurial spirit
Please send a cover letter and current resume/CV to employment@sfcg.org with the subject heading: SBP Country Manager, Tanzania. Please be sure to include minimum salary requirements (in US dollar currency figures) or current salary, projected availability, and to mention where you found this posting. No phone calls please. Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. Please see our web site www.sfcg.org for full details of our work.
Diamond Trust Bank Tanzania
Deputy Head of Risk
Working under the Head of Risk, the incumbent will be responsible for providing independent oversight of policies, procedures and standards concerning the measurement, monitoring and control of market risks (both trading and non-trading), trading credit risk and trading operational risk across DTB's portfolios.
The Deputy Head of Risk's main objective is to provide assurance to a variety of stakeholders that risks are appropriately managed and that the institution's risk is within its stated tolerance levels by:
Enhancing and integrating the function for Bank-wide Risk Management across DTB.
Building capacity and the ability to identify, measure, monitor and control the underlying risks that the Bank continues to face mainly Strategic, Credit, Uquidity, Interest Rate, Price, Foreign Exchange Rate, Operational, Reputational and Regulatory.
Educational Qualifications
Qualification in Banking, Accounting or Finance, relevant post graduate qualification will be desirable.
Experience &Competencies Required
A minimum of 10 years banking experience, with at least 5 years in a senior managerial position
Demonstrated leadership skills with good word processing skills, strong verbal and written communication skills
A structured approach to dealing with complex and variable work environments in an independent manner
Good at managing large volumes of information and can add value through management reporting.
Able to provide advice and cause/effect evaluation to support business decision making
Independent and logical thinker, yet an achiever and implementer
Head – Risk
Reporting to the CEO the incumbent's main objective is to enhance and integrate the Bank-wide Risk Management function across DTB; to build capacity and the ability to identify, measure, monitor and control the underlying risks - mainly Strategic, Credit, liquidity, Interest Rate, Price, Foreign Exchange Rate, Operational, Reputational and Regulatory - that the Bank continues to face. The Head - Risk will be expected inter alia:-
To establish a comprehensive and sound Risk Management culture that will enable management to understand and monitor the risks faced by DTB.
To continuously review, monitor and effectively report to the CEO/ Board on the risk profile of the Bank.
Propose mitigants and recommend to the relevant Board committees on the new risk parameters to be set up for all risks identified.
To establish, design and review credit grading systems and establish quality assurance measurements.
Monitoring of credit risk so as to ascertain the overall health of each asset and overall portfolio and confirm that exposures are in line with the bank's policy guidelines so as to ensure the quality of the Country's credit portfolio
Establish adequate safeguards to protect against all Operational Risks.
Educational Qualifications
Post graduate qualification in Banking or Finance e.g. MBA degree and any other relevant professional qualifications.
Experience & Competencies Required
A minimum of 15 years banking experience, with at least 10 years in a senior managerial position
A structured approach to dealing with complex and variable work environments in an independent manner
Ability to balance opposing business requirements.
Ability to balance long term and short term requirements independently
Strong evaluation, communication and reporting skills
Able to provide advice and cause/effect evaluation to support business deciSion making
Independent and logical thinker, yet an achiever and implementer Good at managing large volumes of information and can add value through management reporting
Application Instructions:
Send CV and Cover Letter indicating preferable work station to recruitment@diamondtrust.co.tz
Head Office
Diamond Trust Bank Tanzania Limited
P O BOX 115
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Deadline: May 20, 2012
UNDP Tanzania Office wishes to recruit a suitable Tanzania national to fill the position of Communications Associate.
Detailed Terms of Reference for the position can be viewed at www.tz.undp.org
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· Secondary education. University degree in communication desirable, but it is not a requirement
· 6 years (2 years if University degree) of relevant experience at the national level in providing communication packages to promote the activities of international development organization.
· Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
· Experience in handling of web-based management systems.
· Fluency in English and Kiswahili languages.
Mode of Application:
Interested candidates are encouraged to read the detailed Terms of Reference and must complete the UNDP Personal History Form (Form P.11) obtainable at www.tz.undp.org. The letter of application (addressed to Human Resources Unit, P.O. Box 9182, Dar es Salaam) and the completed Form P.11 should be emailed to: recruitment.tz@undp.org not later than 23 May 2012. The post title must be indicated on the E-mail subject. Note: P11 form is required.
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Only Short-listed applicants will be contacted.
UNDP is the UN’s global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experiences and resources to help people build a better life.
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UNDP Tanzania Office wishes to recruit a suitable Tanzania national to fill the position of Local Security Assistant with United Nations Department of Security and Safety - UNDSS
Detailed Terms of Reference for the position can be viewed at www.tz.undp.org
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· University Degree, Relevant military and/or police background
· 5-7 years experience in security, preferably in the military or police context or related field of work.
· Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO is desirable.
· In addition to fluency in local languages/ dialects, must have a good command of English
Mode of Application:
Interested candidates are encouraged to read the detailed Terms of Reference and must complete the UNDP Personal History Form (Form P.11) obtainable at www.tz.undp.org. The letter of application (addressed to Human Resources Unit, P.O. Box 9182, Dar es Salaam) and the completed Form P.11 should be emailed to: recruitment.tz@undp.org not later than 17 May 2012. The post title must be indicated on the E-mail subject. Note: P11 form is required.
Qualified women are stronlgy encouraged to apply. Only Short-listed applicants will be contacted.
UNDP is the UN’s global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experiences and resources to help people build a better life.
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UN Women Tanzania Office wishes to recruit a suitable Tanzania national to fill the position of Senior Gender Advisor.
Detailed Terms of Reference for the position can be viewed at www.tz.undp.org
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
· Minimum Master’s Degree in relevant area such as Law, Social and Political sciences, Development Studies, Gender Studies or equivalent;
· A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the area of Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.
· In depth substantive knowledge and experience on gender equality and women’s empowerment and of gender mainstreaming in a development context in a broad range of sectors/thematic areas
· A good understanding of the Tanzanian government system, policies and plans.
· Having a well-established network with key actors in the area of GE/WE in Tanzania as well as in the region.
· Previous work experience with the UN is a strong asset;
· Excellent computer skills.
· Fluency in English and Kiswahili
Mode of Application:
Interested candidates are encouraged to read the detailed Terms of Reference and must complete the UNDP Personal History Form (Form P.11) obtainable at www.tz.undp.org. The letter of application (addressed to Human Resources Unit, P.O. Box 9182, Dar es Salaam) and the completed Form P.11 should be emailed to: recruitment.tz@undp.org not later than 17 May 2012. The post title must be indicated on the E-mail subject. Note: P11 form is required.
Qualified women are stronlgy encouraged to apply. Only Short-listed applicants will be contacted.
UNDP is the UN’s global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experiences and resources to help people build a better life.
Technical Advisor – Malaria Case Management
The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) with funding from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) provides technical and managerial support to the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) of the Tanzanian Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MoHSW) through the NETCELL Project. The support covers all issues related to the promotion of Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) and Malaria Case Management (MCM). The main scope of the current project phase of NETCELL is to build capacity and handover progressively duties to MoHSW staff.
The Swiss TPH is seeking a senior Technical Advisor for Malaria Case Management under the NETCELL Project to provide technical support to the NMCP to implement the national MCM Strategy, including diagnosis and treatment. Duty station is Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Duties and responsibilities:
1. Programme implementation and supervision: provide essential technical and management support for the day-to-day running of the Case Management Unit within NMCP in Dar es Salaam; assist in coordinating all Case Management activities in Tanzania, in support of and in close collaboration with the Head of the Case Management Unit; facilitate the development and implementation of an action plan to address gaps in NMCP capacity.
2. Strategic planning: provide technical and operational support to NMCP to develop the annual integrated malaria plan with accompanying budget, particularly with regard to case management interventions.
3. Capacity building: Provide continuous coordination and management capacity building to NMCP and Case Management Unit staff in order to effectively and efficiently manage all Case Management interventions; in collaboration with the different NMCP Units create effective working relations with the relevant departments in the MoHSW as well as with the Ministry of Regional and Local Government (PMO-RALG) to ensure all malaria case management interventions are fully integrated into the national and Comprehensive Council Health Plans (CCHPs) and budgets.
4. External relations and reporting: maintain close relations with other Case Management stakeholders in Tanzania (government, Medical Stores Department, NGOs, academia, bilateral and multilateral donor agencies, commercial sector) as well as international actors in the field of malaria case management; contribute to the dissemination of the Case Management results in Tanzania, through media aimed at the general public as well as a science / public health audience.
Qualifications and required experience:
- An advanced degree (at least MSc or MD level) in a subject related to public health.
- At least 7 years successful professional experience, either in the private or the public sector in areas related to health, with a strong focus on management.
- A demonstrated capacity to work independently and manage a large and complex public or public-private health programme.
- A demonstrated capacity to lead and improve the professional capacity of a team.
Swiss TPH is able to offer a competitive package to qualified applicants. At equal qualification preference will be given to a Tanzanian citizen.
Application Instructions:
To apply:
Send electronically your letter of application with curriculum vitae, and contacts (including e-mail) for three referees before the 1st of June 2012 to: Email: sabrina.schmutz@unibas.ch
Ms Sabrina Schmutz, Human Resources, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute at the Email: sabrina.schmutz@unibas.ch
Additional information can be obtained from Prof. Christian Lengeler
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Program Quality & Learning Officer
CARE Tanzania seeks to recruit qualified Tanzanian national for the position of Program Quality and Learning Officer based in Morogoro.
Progran1 Quality and Learning Officer- One Position Morogoro
Basic Function
The primary function of the position of the Program Quality & Learning Officer (PQLO) is to coordinate program initiative activities and efforts that aim at auditing the project's work to determine the impacts it is making in the lives of the beneficiaries, guided by the program initiative's documents (i.e. proposal, project implementation plan and monitoring and evaluation plan), respective strategy, CARE Tanzania's Long Range Strategic Plan and CARE International designing, monitoring, evaluation, and impact measurement frameworks and tools.
The PQLO will also be responsible for leading the his/her program initiative's efforts to build staff and partner's capacities in designing (including capacity to better address the underlying causes of poverty and social injustice), monitoring, evaluation, impact measurement and learning.
The PQLO will report directly to the Program Initiative Manager.
S/he is expected to maintain effective working relationships with other CARE staff working with other CARE program initiatives and Impact groups
This position requires Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences; 3 years in the same or similar position; Strong prior experience with community participatory surveys; Demonstrated skills in developing and implementing M&E plans; Strong interpersonal skills and ability to transfer knowledge to others; High competency in database and using/applying analytical software; Conversant with adult learning methodology; Excellent oral and written skills in English and Kiswahili; Conversant in ;MS office Word and Excel; Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, sensitivity to HIV / AIDS and participatory approach and sustainable development; Candidate should observe integrity, Accountability, respect, effectiveness and Diversity
Application Instructions:
Only a letter of application and CV without supporting documents such as certificates should be sent by email to The Human Resources Manager HRM@co.care.org
A letter of application and CV with copies of all the minimum required supporting documents may be posted to
CARE International in Tanzania
Box 10242, Dar es Salaam
Or sent by dispatch at 101 Kinondoni Road opposite Indian High Commission
Deadline: May 10, 2012
Manager: Collections & Legal Recoveries
Qualifications
Background Knowledge and Skills
A degree/Advanced Diploma in Business/Finance/Banking or related subjects
In depth knowledge of collections processes and procedures
Good Supervisory/Management experience within a collections or debt recovery environment
Job Summary:
The Manager, Collections and Legal Recoveries will manage and control quality of TPB loan portfolio. The incumbent will also ensure maximum collections and recovery of all high risk accounts and written off accounts.
Key functions
Ensure that specified business objectives are met by driving the achievement of the collectors contracted targets through relevant training, monitoring and coaching.
Reduce and minimize losses through effective implementation of collection and legal recovery strategies received from the Credit Risk Chief Manager.
Ensure effective and efficient collection and legal recovery functions including calls, visits and the quality of promises to pay through daily audits and weekly one on one sessions.
Improve performance of collection and legal recovery unit on a month to month basis through on going coaching, revisiting processes and strategies.
Actively manage capacity and productivity through effective management of absenteeism, late coming and adherence to schedules which will impact the unit performance and Tzs value collected
Ensure that the unit will maintain an audit rating of sufficient assurance or better through the area's compliance to internal processes, policies and procedures.
Ensure effective utilization of all collection and legal recovery resources by continuously monitoring the use of diaries, follow up cards and communicating changes to policy and process on time to all unit members
8. Interpret and check Management Information (MI) related to the area and escalate any deviations to Credit Risk Chief Manager.
Provide evidence/supporting documents to auditors or management assurance consultants during formal reviews.
Make unit members aware of all changes to policies, processes and procedures that are being planned for the area and ensure that they are able to incorporate the changes on the effective date
Performance Measures
(i) Saving on impairments
(ii) Level of delinquencies
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants should send their CV, Cover Letter, Copies of certificates and 3 referees to
Chief Excutive Officer
Tanzania Postal Bank
Samora Avenue
P O BOX 9300
Dar es Salaam
Deadline: May 15, 2012AccessBank Tanzania Limited
Micro Loan Officers
Micro Loan Officers
Responsibilities:
- Marketing and attracting potential business loan clients
- Conducting on-site business and risk assessment of loan applicants
- Preparing loan proposals and presenting them in a credit committee
- Loan monitoring and recovery
Client Advisors
Responsibilities:
- Marketing and attracting potential clients for banking accounts and savings products
- Advising on products and tariffs of the Bank
- Opening, closing, and maintaining different types of customers accounts
- Dealing with cheques and money transfers
- Filing and safe-keeping of clients documentation
Cashiers
Responsibilities:
- Cash deposit and withdrawal transactions (local and foreign currency)
- Term deposit transactions
- Currency exchange transactions
- Management and full responsibility of the daily cash box
Qualifications:
- Education: Graduate or diploma holder, preferably in economics, finance, business administration, social sciences or related fields.
- Experience: No prior work experience required. Prior banking/microfinance experience or working experience in micro and small enterprises (as an employee or an entrepreneur) may be an advantage
- Computer literacy: Basic command of standard office applications.
- Good mathematics background
- Languages: Fluency in English and Kiswahili
Application Instructions:
All Applications should be made through our online application form that is found on our website www.accessbank.co.tz or can be emailed to the Email Link above or address it to Human Resources Department Head Office Kijitonyama opposite Makumbusho village, Derm House P.O BOX 95068 DSM.
Please DO NOT sends applications more than once.
Deadline: May 21, 2012
School of Public Health and Social Sciences – MUHAS
Behavior Change Communication Specialist
To provide technical support to behavior change communication training
Essential Job Functions:
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide technical assistance in designing behavior change communication activities.
Develop and oversees detailed work plans and budgets for implementing partners for behavior change communication activities
Provides technical guidance on health communication interventions and community mobilization, including development of messages, materials and mass media programs
Participate in the process of contracting heath communication staff, consultants' and partners, as appropriate.
Develop excellent working relationships with all stakeholders, share information as relevant, and build and promote better working context.
Represent at professional meetings and conferences
Maintain close liaison with partners working in the field of behavior change communication
Participate in the compilation and dissemination of reports.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements: &Abilities:
Good knowledge and experience in behavior change communication related to public health, and/or social science research health programs.
Informed on current program developments in health communication area of expertise by review of current literature
Sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political and ethical issues in assigned technical areas
Proven skills in management and leadership
Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
Work independently with initiative to manage high volume work flow.
Excellent computer skills in MS Office Suite
Demonstrated skills in managing complex behavior change communication programs, including experience in training, community mobilization, advocacy, materials development, mass media projects and research.
Strong organizational and administrative skills.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including report writing.
Minimum Requirements Standards:
Experience in managing behavior change communication and / or social marketing projects
Online Course Designer/Developer
Duties
To assist course instructors in converting their materials to a format that is suitable for online delivery
To edit, guide and review other instructional materials for grammar, clarity, consistency and accuracy of content, testing the materials on site and giving feedback on Instructional Design to instructors so as to maintain School standards.
To develop highly interactive content in text, graphics and multimedia formats using, but not limited to animations, picture editing and video capture employing different software tools, for undergraduate, graduate and professional development courses
To work with the IT Support team to review and implement appropriate technologies to promote efficient course development for engaging content.
To prioritize and work on multiple courses at a time, developing new courses within a given deadline (for example a 2 or 3 months' time frame), in a fast - paced environment while maintaining a flexible project schedule
To monitor courses in session to collect feedback and refine materials and methods of course creation
To contributes to discussions of program investments, content, rollout schedules and researching industry standards.
To work with the School Management to develop training programs, self-help documents, and online tutorials to assist course instructors, the IT support team and the students with the use of course management tools, instructional design and other technologies
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Education, Information Technology, or related field
A minimum of two years work experience including instructional design, and curriculum development.
Demonstrated experience working with subject matter experts to develop content
Effective design abilities
Experience with Learning Management Systems, preferably Moodie
Excellent communications and inter-personal skills
An ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty and staff
An ability to adapt to changes in priorities, scheduling and personalities
An ability to initiate tasks with little or no instruction
Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and work on multiple projects simultaneously with great efficiency and attention to detail.
Advantageous Qualifications
Masters degree in instructional design, educational technology or related field
Multi-faceted production experience in:
Distance education or digital media environment
Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in online course design
Issues regarding security and permission methods in course management systems
Managing copyright & Intellectual Property standards for course development
Graphics design, video production, and publishing
Knowledge and application of adult learning theory, preferably in Higher Education
Project management experience
Public Health Laboratory Technician
Duties and responsibilities
Receiving, processing and analyzing samples, The samples may consist of blood and tissue (health care), air, water, and soil (environmental and public health); chemical products (chemical and pharmaceutical industry) etc.
Conducting tests on new products or experimental processes
Using, cleaning and maintaining various types of equipment
Handling and storing chemicals and other materials
Maintaining notebooks, documenting procedures and preparing orders and invoices
Ensuring laboratory safety
Qualification and working experience
At least a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental and occupation health sciences
Completion of a degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in chemistry, biology microbiology, clinical application or related field and technician
Technician certification by Environment health practitioners council or equivalent body
Knowledge in computer software applications will be an added advantage
Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Swahili
Application Instructions:
Applicants in own handwriting enclosing copies of relevant certificates, printed copies of curriculum vitae and names and contact addresses including phone numbers of three referees should be addressed to:
The Dean
School of Public Health and Social Sciences – MUHAS
POBox65015
Off United Nations Road
Dar es Salaam
Deadline: May 11, 2012
TANURI MEDIA CAMPANY
Inawatangazia nafasi za kazi kwa
vijana watanzania (Jinsia zote) na
wenye elimu, sifa na Ujuzi na
wenye kujituma.
Vijana hawa watafanya kazi na
TANURI MEDIA COMPANY pamoja
na Media house nyingine zitakazo
shirikiana na TANURI MEDIA.
Sifa za mwambaji:-
Awe angalau na degree moja
katika fani zifuatazo.
1. Sayansi ya jamii ( sociology)
2. Sayansi ya siasa na utawala
(political science and public
administration)
3. Sayansi ya siasa na uhusiano
wa kimataifa
(political science and international
relation)
4. Sanaa na historia (BA History)
5. Sanaa na utamaduni (BA art
and Culture)
6. Sanaa na mawasiliano ya umma
(BA mass communication)
7. Biashara na utawala (BBA,
business administration)
Jumla ya Vijana wanaohitajika ni
15.
Katika hili maslahi na utashi wa
kisiasa hayatazingitiwa ila
TALUMA ya Muhitaji.
Maslahi mazuri yatatolewa kwa
watakaofaulu udahili.
Maombi na CV vitumwe kwa
anuani hii hapa
Kabla ya tarehee 15 mwazi wa
tano.
(Kwa maelezo zaidi piga simu kwa
C.E.O-TANURI MEDIA COMPANY)
TANURI MEDIA COMPANY
Media and insemination of
information
P.O. Box 104655
DAR ES SALAAM TANZANIA
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+255 784 26 64 30
tzmedia25@gmail.com
www.tanurilafikra.com
Product Designer
Location: Tanzania
Experience: 5+ Years
Overview
MARA-ISON has built a strong presence in Africa and we are currently involved in projects in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Seychelles, Rwanda, Nigeria, Congo and Zambia. Our portfolio of business includes supply of Hardware, Software, IT Services and System Integration projects.
- Location: Tanzania (travel as required)
- To manage the design and development of a next generation MFS platform and service; in collaboration with a technical vendor.
- Areas: product/service design and development, vendor management and interfacing
- Lead the building and design of the functional requirements and user interaction of the MFS platform and service.
- Lead the testing and acceptance of the platform and service.
- Lead product interactions with the technical vendor.
- Degree in IT or Telecommunications IT or any relevant degree.
- Knowledge and experience in Telecom VAS, Prepaid Charging, Payment Gateway Integration experience, Web services (SOAP, XML) and Diameter
- Experience in Mobile Financial Services/ Mobile money Platform
- 5+ years’ experience as a Product Designer or similar position.
- Proven track record.
Location: Tanzania
Experience: 3+ Years
Overview
MARA-ISON has built a strong presence in Africa and we are currently involved in projects in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Nigeria, Congo and Zambia. Our portfolio of business includes supply of Hardware, Software, IT Services and System Integration projects.
- Location: Tanzania (travel as required)
- Job description: to track, support and document the design and development activities of a next generation MFS platform and service
- Areas: product/service design and development, vendor management and interfacing
- Map out and document the user, operational and administrative processes of current MFS platforms and services.
- Define and document new processes, user interaction and functional requirements on the next generation MFS platform and service.
- Interact with the technical vendor to communicate the requirements, coordinate development activities
- Define and document detailed user test cases for the acceptance of the new processes, user interaction and functional requirements.
- Degree in IT or Telecommunications IT or any relevant degree.
- Knowledge and experience in Telecom VAS, Prepaid Charging, Payment Gateway Integration experience, Web services (SOAP, XML) and Diameter
- Experience in Mobile Financial Services/ Mobile money Platform
- 3 to 5 years’ experience as a Product Analyst or similar position.
- Proven track record.
- Excellent Communication skills - both oral and written.
- Excellent analytical and Presentation skills
- Hands on , resourceful, energetic, can do attitude
- High level of data analytical skills
Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
Country Programmes Fundraising Manager
Based in Dar Es Salaam
Building on Restless Development’s successful track record, this is an exceptional opportunity to capitalize on the recent launch of a new brand, and a new 5-year global strategy to maximise fundraising across our Africa based country programmes. This is an exciting role for a strong fundraiser and self-motivated individual with a passion for youth-led development, to lead Restless Development’s regional fundraising in Africa and to build fundraising capacity across 6 country programmes.
You will have a successful track record in initiating, cultivating and securing support from institutional donors, bi and multi-lateral, and/or partner NGO revenue streams, preferably from Africa-based donors. You will lead-by example to build the fundraising capacity across 6 country offices. This will involve representing Restless Development’s youth-led mission at the highest levels with international aid agencies, government, companies and partner NGOs to secure resources, establish strategic partnerships and advocate for youth-led development.
For more information on this position please download the job pack here . To apply please download the application form here. Completed application forms should be sent to jobs@restlessdevelopment.org by Wednesday the 16th of May. Please note that CV's will not be accepted.
Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Working in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations and governments, we develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children, and support girls to complete secondary school with the relevant life skills to succeed in school and beyond.
We are non-governmental, non-religious and work with many local NGOs and community based organizations to implement our programs. We currently work in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Vietnam, and Zambia – countries with a desperate lack of resources to educate their children. Since our inception, Room to Read’s worldwide team has impacted over 6 million children by constructing more than 1,500 schools, establishing over 13,000 libraries, publishing 700 new children’s book titles in 11 local languages, and rewarding over 15,000 girls with long-term, holistic scholarships.
Room to Read has an annual budget of approximately US$44 million and our global staff numbers over 600. Our global headquarters is located in San Francisco, and we have smaller fundraising offices in Delhi, New York, Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, Sydney, and Tokyo. We have an Asia Regional Office located in New Delhi, a Southern Africa Regional Office in Pretoria, and program offices in Colombo, Dhaka, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Kathmandu, Lusaka, New Delhi, Pretoria, Phnom Penh, Vientiane, and we are setting up operations and hiring staff for a new office in Tanzania.
Reading Room Program Officer,Local Language Publishing Program Officer,Literacy Program Officer,Accounting and Finance Manager
Reading Room Program Officer, Tanzania
The Reading Room Program Officer’s primary responsibilities will include; conducting needs assessment, establishment of Libraries in Primary schools, facilitating capacity building to teachers and librarians, and managing and running the libraries. S/he will also be required to liaise with other stakeholders dealing with children’s book. The position will require some travel in rural part of the country and involves frequent interaction with writers, authors, illustrators, publishers, printers and government officials. The position will report directly to the Country Director/ Program Director. The successful candidate will begin his/her work in January 2012
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- In collaboration with the Program Director / Country Director, create, implement and analyze annual program goals and budgets for Room to Read Tanzania program, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies and priorities.
- Liaise with Community members, NGOs and CSOs, government departments and other stakeholders to ensure effective management of Reading Room program and successful achievement of annual goals.
- Organize and oversee the complete process of setting up RtR Reading Rooms in all of the schools where RtR works.
- Analyze and assess applications and/or proposals received from schools and/or partners that are in need and meet all our criteria for the challenge grant.
- Visit project sites as needed to supervise the site and organize discussions with the school management team, school committees and local authorities.
- Assist in designing and implementing an annual monitoring project as well as evaluation projects for the Reading Room program.
- Prepare detailed cost estimations for each project, specifying each school's and/or NGO partner's cost-sharing contribution and items contributed for the challenge grant.
- Continuously assess strategies to enhance the Reading Room Program's impact and sustainability in schools and communities, with particular focus on improving librarian training, the challenge grant initiative and increasing both local language literacy and English language literacy in the primary and secondary school sector.
- Assist in conducting RtR librarian trainings and provide technical support to other training partners as appropriate.
- Liaise with school head teachers, government officials and NGO partners to carry out surveys and implementation of Reading Rooms.
- Identify schools or partners that are in need and meet all RtR criteria for the challenge grant. Work with them in developing, reviewing and finalizing their applications for a Reading Room.
- Organize logistical arrangements and implement the process of setting up Reading Rooms.
- Liaise with other NGOs in development of curriculum and materials for librarian trainings.
- Represent RtR in different forums and advocate the importance of reading and need for Reading Rooms for children.
- Ensure that the information related to programs or Room to Read Tanzania is entered into a database.
- Actively participate in any other reasonable activity which may be required to be undertaken to fulfill the objectives of RtR Tanzania.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience Required:
- A Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Education
- Library and Information technology or an equivalent backed by at least 3 years relevant teaching
- Working with learners, schools, teachers, administrators and government officials as well as managing people.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili
- Willingness to travel frequently to schools in order to monitor the program.
- Prior experience of living and/or working in rural areas will be a definite advantage.
To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also:
- Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization
- Be an innovative and creative thinker that tries new things and inspires others to do so
- Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
- Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction
- Work well independently as well as part of a team
- Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment
Application Procedure:
Please send a cover letter and resume by email, with “RR Program Officer, Tanzania” in the subject line, (no letters, calls, faxes, or drop-ins) to africa.hiring@roomtoread.org . Due to high applicant volume you may not receive a response from Room to Read. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
Local Language Publishing Program Officer, Tanzania
Position Overview:
The Local Language Publishing Program Officer’s primary responsibilities will include managing and coordinating all aspects of Room to Read’s publishing initiatives including sourcing content, reviewing, editing, and negotiating agreements. S/he will also be required to research and form networks within the publishing industry to gauge local market trends and promote Room to Read as a key player in children’s book. The position will require some travel in rural part of the country and involves frequent interaction with writers, authors, illustrators, publishers, printers and government officials. The position will report directly to the Country Director/ Program Director. The successful candidate will begin his/her work in February 2012.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Organize and oversee the complete process of publishing Room to Read Tanzania’s books. This involves sourcing local authors and illustrators, advising on story development, reviewing, editing, proofreading, securing copyrights and ISBN codes, sending to print, obtaining Ministry of Education’s approval.
- Provide information about titles that are coming to print and send copies of LLP books once they are printed to Regional and Global Office
- Establish and manage relationships with other NGOs, government officials and local educational authorities.
- Build partnerships with organisations and associations involved with children’s books (writer’s groups, creative writing departments of universities and NGOs involved with content development.
- Collect quotations from credible printing companies and prepare detailed cost estimations of each book title.
- Facilitate the formation of Books’ Selection Committee and dialogues between writers, authors, translators and illustrators.
- Work with authors and illustrators to produce original, high quality content that is appropriate for target age groups and suitable for the local cultural context.
- Initiate and manage a writer’s competition in which manuscripts are submitted and the best (as decided by a panel of expert judges) are published by Room to Read Tanzania.
- Represent Room to Read in different forums and advocate the importance of reading and the need for children’s books in Kiswahili language as well as bi-lingual children’s books.
Job Requirements
- A minimum of three years of professional experience (preferred in children literature development),
- Prior experience working with writers, authors and illustrators
- Knowledge and understanding of publishing process
- Knowledge and understanding of Tanzania school curriculums for different grades in Primary schools
- Effectiveness in working or volunteering in a non-profit organization that is focused on maintaining high quality work and a low overhead
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education and experience related to the tasks mentioned above.
- At least 2-4 years experience in community development, particularly in the Education sector.
- Ability to travel regularly in Morogoro/Mvomero.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
- Experience developing and/or implementing large-scale literacy initiatives
Preferred:
Prior experience working with INGOs, schools, teachers, administrators and government officials
To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also:
- Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization
- Be an innovative and creative thinker that tries new things and inspires others to do so
- Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
- Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction
- Work well independently as well as part of a team
- Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment
Compensation:
The salary range for these positions will be determined based upon the experience of the candidate hired. Health benefits are also provided. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through literacy and gender equality in education.
Application Procedure:
Please send a cover letter and resume by email, with “LLP Program Officer, Tanzania” in the subject line, (no letters, calls, faxes, or drop-ins) to africa.hiring@roomtoread.org. Due to high applicant volume you may not receive a response from Room to Read. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
Literacy Program Officer, Tanzania
Position Overview
The Literacy Program Officer’s primary responsibilities will include; liaise with education department officials at district level, collaboration with consultants to conduct research in literacy levels in primary schools, facilitating capacity building training to teachers and Local facilitators and . S/he will also be required to liaise with other stakeholders dealing with Literacy programs in Tanzania. The position frequent meeting with teachers, government education officials, parents, CSOs/NGOs working in education and researchers. The position will report directly to the Country Director/ Program Director. The successful candidate will begin his/her work in February 2012.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- In consultation with the Program Director, lead the design and facilitation of the initial orientation and follow-up trainings. Oversee and manage all logistics.
- Ensure Literacy Facilitators (LFs) have a complete understanding of their roles and responsibilities
- Provide technical support to the LFs to ensure teachers are implementing the program as designed
- Meet regularly with the LFs and do school visits together, to ensure LFs are providing the necessary support to teachers
- Identify and document challenges facing the LFs. This may include relationships with MOEVT partners and other key stakeholders (e.g. school committees, etc.)
- Raise any major and/or outstanding issues impacting the work of the Literacy Facilitators to the Senior Literacy Program Manager
- Identify and document successes and challenges facing the LFs and complete monthly reports.
- Collect information from the LFs on successes and challenges with the Literacy Support Program (LSP). Document this information and share monthly with the Program Director.
- Provide necessary documentation (for example, for reporting, communications and/or advocacy work)
- Ensure LFs have the agreed upon materials in order to perform their duties
- In collaboration with the LFs, design and implement refresher trainings for terms 2 and 3.
- Support the research and design process for 2012 program and required by RtR
- Plan and lead semi-annual review meetings with all schools.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience Required:
- A Bachelor’s in Education with backed by at least 3 years relevant teaching.
- Working with learners, schools, teachers, administrators and government officials as well as managing people.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili
- Willingness to travel frequently to schools in order to monitor the program.
- Prior experience of living and/or working in rural areas will be a definite advantage.
To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also:
- Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization
- Be an innovative and creative thinker that tries new things and inspires others to do so
- Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
- Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction
- Work well independently as well as part of a team
- Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment
Compensation:
The salary range for these positions will be determined based upon the experience of the candidate hired. Health benefits are also provided. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through literacy and gender equality in education.
Application Procedure:
Application Procedure:
Please send a cover letter and resume by email, with “Literacy Program Officer, Tanzania” in the subject line, (no letters, calls, faxes, or drop-ins) to africa.hiring@roomtoread.org. Due to high applicant volume you may not receive a response from Room to Read. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
Accounting and Finance Manager, Tanzania
Position Overview:
The Accounting & Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization’s finances and accounting initiatives. The position will report directly to the Country Director and will have regular interactions with all staff.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the Country Director and Program Director to create, implement and analyze financial budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with program strategies and headquarter requirements
- Maintain adequate records related to bookkeeping, expenses, funds, partnership ventures, that are at all times accurate, substantiated, up to date, sufficiently detailed and prepared for random spot checks by internal audit functions
- Prepare and submit all financial reporting documents required in a precise and timely manner for eg. forecasting cash needs on a monthly basis, maintaining required bank balances, processing wire transfers, completing detailed expense reports, completing monthly accounting report, etc.
- Support the Country Management Team (CMT) and program department in the management, analysis and implication of financial and relevant program data based on available records and reports.
- With input from the CMT, compile budgets and quarterly forecast timely and accurately
- Advise the Country Director and CMT on all probable risk situations and implications thereof regularly.
- Ensure internal processes are adhered to be releasing of payments
- Legal matters and related responsibilities.
- Coordinate internal audits, external audits and audits of Partners where applicable.
- Oversee the management of the retirement fund, insurance and other payroll related benefits in consultation with the HR Department
- Check the correctness of the payroll process before salaries are paid
- To review and recommend documents related to financial commitment.
- Ensure timely closure of all audit observations.
- Guide the Accounting Associate to create and manage billing processes (accounts payable/receivable).
- Develop deviation to Finance & Accounting Policy Manual (FAPM) in line with local administrative requirements as needed.
- Set up and maintain adequate in-country financial reporting in accordance with government regulations if required.
- Manage Room to Read’s legal compliance in Tanzania; navigate procedures for expansion and complying with all applicable statutes, governmental standards, requirements, and regulations
- Prepare relevant financial reports as and when necessary
- Comply with RtR Financial and other policies and establish reliable internal control procedures.
- Issue staff and program related reimbursements in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable internal guidelines.
- Line Manage and Supervise the Country Finance Team and train the Accounting Associates in Accounting Concepts, Internal Controls, & RTR policies.
- Undertake field visits (e.g. those related to construction and partner NGO’s that we fund to do our work) to validate systems and procedures followed, comment on data integrity and train partner/community on applicable accounting and reporting skills.
- Any other Accounting and Finance related tasks as advised by the Country Director.
Qualifications:
Required
- Demonstrable accounting skills (a written test forms part of the interview process)
- Post Graduate/Advance degree in finance or accounting
- A minimum of five years of professional experience in a financial management position
- Experience in successful implementation of a wide range of responsibilities in a prior financial services position
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Preferred
- CIMA/ACCA/CPA/CA qualified
- 3-5 years related accounting experience in a managerial position, preferably in an INGO
- Experience developing and/or implementing large-scale literacy initiatives
To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also:
- Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization
- Be an innovative and creative thinker that tries new things and inspires others to do so
- Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
- Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction
- Work well independently as well as part of a team
- Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment
Compensation:
The salary range for this position will be determined based upon the experience of the candidate hired. Health benefits are also provided. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through the lifelong gift of education.
Application Procedure:
Please send a cover letter and resume by email, with ”A&F Manager” in the subject line, (no letters, calls, faxes, or drop-ins) to africa.hiring@roomtoread.org. Due to high applicant volume we regret that we are not able to respond to all applicants personally. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing
the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.
Risk officer position - tanzania women's bank
POSITIONS ADVERTISEMENTTanzania Women’s Bank Ltd (TWB) is a bank established under the Company Act No. 212 of 2002 for providing access to a full range of financial services for its customers, targeting mainly customers with low income comprising of Micro businesses, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with special focus and emphasis on women entrepreneurs. We seek to recruit dynamic, honest, result oriented and committed persons to fill the following roles.
Risk Officer
Working under Risk Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for providing independent oversight of policies, procedures and standards concerning the measurement, monitoring and control of market risks (both trading and non-trading), trading credit risk and trading operational risk across TWB’s portfolios.
Risk Officer main objective is to provide assurance to a variety of stakeholders that risks are appropriately managed and that the institution's risk is within its stated tolerance levels by:
- Implement a set of risk measurements and reports including losses, incidents, key risk exposures and early warning indicators.
- Track and analyse general market information, trends and best practice for incorporation in the Bank’s risk management policies and framework.
- Gather internal information to identify, assess, monitor and control the risks.
- Establish internal benchmarks (parameters/limits) to evaluate and manage each of the risk indicators in the bank.
- Report the risks as well as internal trends development.
- Gather market information and developments on various risks for the purpose of documenting and using them in managing and evaluating the internal risks.
- Analyse general market information and assess impact on bank’s business and risk profiles.
- Advise on best practices to be followed by the bank.
- Report any noted deviations outside agreed parameters.
- Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Risk Manager.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
A degree or equivalent in Banking, Finance and Accounting, any other relevant professional qualifications such as ACCA or CPA.
EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- A minimum of 3 years Bank’s Risk Management
- Demonstrated leadership skills with good word processing skills, strong verbal and written communication skills.
- A structured approach to dealing with complex and variable work environments in an independent manner.
- Good at managing large volumes of information and can add value through management reporting.
- Able to provide advice and cause/effect evaluation to support business decision making.
- Independent and logical thinker, yet an achiever and implementer.
Address your Letter and CV and send them online to: abugeraha@womensbank.co.tz
The Addressee in the application letter is:
The Managing Director
Tanzania Women’s Bank
P.O Box 72604
Dar es Salaam
Attention: Senior Human Resources Officer
Deadline for application: 11th May, 2012.
LOCAL SECURITY ASSISTANT - UNDSS
UNDP Tanzania Office wishes to recruit a suitable Tanzania national to fill the position of Local Security Assistant with United Nations Department of Security and Safety - UNDSS.
Advert (MS Word):Local Security Assistant[Deadline: 17 May 2012]SENIOR GENDER ADVISOR - UNWOMEN
UN Women Tanzania Office wishes to recruit a suitable Tanzania national to fill the position of Senior Gender Advisor.
Advert (MS Word):Senior Gender Advisor[Deadline: 17 May 2012]
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