AJIRA UBALOZI WA UINGEREZA

RESIDENCE MANAGER AT BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION

A vacancy has arisen at the British High Commission for a residence manager to run the high commissioner residence in Dar es Salaam.  The position is graded at A2 (L) for which the current salary start at TSH 1,186,122 per months before deduction of tax, based on a 24 hour week

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Will need to be strong leader of a small but important team that supports the running of the residence of the British High Commissioner. 
• S’HE will responsible for  ensuring the residence delivers reputations for excellent services & quality whilst creating welcoming and friendly atmosphere
• S/HE would take responsibility for a wide range of events/activities at the residence running what is working building as well as familiar home
• S’HE will also need to have a flexible approach to working hours as the role is a 24 hours week delivered flexibility over the months.  this will include occasional evening and weekend working

MAIN DUTIES

• Liaising with the commissioner office and BHC staff to deliver a schedule of receptions, dinner lunches event and visitors staying at the residence
• Working with the  BHC team to deliver high profile events  at the residence such as the annual UK National day Celebration
• Selections of the menus with the chef
• Coordinating the steward & catering team often with staff from outside
• Budget forecasting and management

STAFF MANAGEMENT

• Direct line management of the steward and chef and countersign officer for the staff
• Resolving HR issue and development needs through a formal appraisal process

HOUSE SUPERVISION

• Tasking and briefing of team on general housekeeping
• Regular monitoring of performance

REQUIRED SKILLS

• The ideal candidates will have a good understanding of British society and the expertise community and be confident in dealing with senior visitors and VIP
• Experience in the hotel/hospitality industry would be an added advantage
• String verbal and written communication skills are essential including good English and Kiswahill would be advantage
• Good working knowledge of ms Word initiative and great attentions to detail is required

KEY COMPETENCE

• Leading and communicating – present professional image of self team, staff management, encouraging, high levels motivations and performance
• Collaborating and patterning – treats every one with famines and respect, recognizes impact of behavior on other
•  Making effective decision

NOTE

• All applicant must be legally able to work in Tanzania , ensure they can obtain correct visa/status work permit as needed
• The British High Commissioner is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to inclusivity a diverse workforce
• Staff recruited local  by the British High Commissioner are subjected to terms and conditions of services according t local Tanzania employment
• Employee who are eligible to pay local income tax will have their salaries bated by an equivalent amount

TO APPLY

Please read these notes carefully to ensure that your applications is received and processed please apply on https://fco.tal.net/candidate/login and click on search jobs once you have opened the link

Deadline is 26 January 2017

Source The guardian January 20, 2017