Head of Finance, Administration and Human Resources ZAC Headquarter

The Zanzibar AIDS Commission (ZAC) is a Government Institution mandated with the responsibility of managing and coordinating the national multi-sectoral response to HIV and AIDS in Zanzibar. In seeking to improve its services at ZAC headquarter, and Pemba office, ZAC invites applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians to fill the following vacant post:-
Head of Finance, Administration and Human Resources ZAC Headquarter
Permanent and pensionable – employment depending on the satisfactory performance during completion of nine months of probation period.
To ensure the Financial, Human and Physical Resources of the Commission are properly managed and utilized in accordance with approved plans, policies and budget and that at all times there are right number and motivated quality staff in available positions.

Job purpose
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBIITIES
1) Advise the Executive Director on all matters pertaining to Finance, Human resources and Administration and supervise day to day activities performed by Heads of sections.
2) Preparation of budget and periodic reports for submission to higher authorities so as to be informed of progress.
3) To advise the Executive Director on matters of appointments, Confirmation, promotions, discipline and development of staff.
4) To review regularly human resource requirements, information systems and human resource programmes to ensure ZAC has the right number and quality people in right positions at all times.
5) To control Capital and Recurrent Expenditure by reviewing all expenses and making sure that they are within the budget provisions, the computations are correct and ensure that financial regulations are adhered to during delivery of intended services.
6) To make follow up of Funds from Development Partners to ZAC to make sure that the funds are received on time and utilized within required period.
7) To provide technical assistance and ensure compliance with partners' and stakeholders' requirements including submission of required Reports to the Executive Director.
8) To convene Budget committee meetings and departmental meetings on financial matters to ensure equitable allocation of budget and consolidation of annual budget on time.
9) To supervise Chief Accountant and Administrative officer for better performance.
10) Make Follow up to the First Vice President's Office and Ministry of Finance to make sure that Funds are received on time for settlement of all recurrent and capital expenses.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCES AND ATIRIBUTES.
1. Masters Degree in Finance. Plus Five years work experience in finance and human resource matters.
2. Experience in resource mobilization would be considered a strong asset.
3. A good team work player with ability to work in dependently and be committed to deliver high quality work at the agreed time frame.
4. Good interpersonal communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.
5. Computer literate with special skills in Ms Word, Excel and spread sheet application.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Remuneration:
Salary and allowances will be paid in accordance with the Rules and Regulations governing Employees of the Commission.
Mode of application:
Interested candidates should send applications enclosed with photocopy of certificates, transcripts and curriculum Vitae (CV) with the names and contact addresses of two academic referees to the address below-
UNGUJA:
Executive Director, Zanzibar AIDS Commission, P.O. Box 2820,
Kelele Square Shangani , Zanzibar, Tanzania.

PEMBA:
Zac Coordinator P.O. BOX 189
TEL. 255 24 24 25 08
FAX 255 24 24 25 08