JOB TITLE: COMMON SERVICE ASSISTANT (MATERIAL SECTION)
Salary: 19,209,719 TZS gross
Vacancy type: Indeterminate
Level: Assistant
Location: High Commission of Canada in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Closing date for applications: 03-11-2014
Summary of position:
Under the general supervision of the Deputy Management Consular Officer (DMCO) the Common Service Assistant performs a variety of administrative support functions; responds to transportation, property and material service requests from clientele; coordinates, organizes and implements the purchasing of all materiel for the mission and its receipt, storage, distribution and disposal; plans, organizes and controls the maintenance, repair and replacement of materials; organizes, procures and distributes all office supplies; maintains contract and maintenance services for all office equipment; manages transportation requirements including fleet management; performs import and export custom clearances for material shipments; provides support for ongoing program activities; and performs other related duties as required.
Essential qualifications:
Area of selection/Eligibility:
This position is open to individuals who are eligible to reside and work in Tanzania, who meet all of the essential requirements stated below, and whose applications are received by the closing date.
Education:
• College Diploma (preferably in Business Administration) and a minimum of two years of work experience providing general administrative support in an office environment.
Language:
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili (oral and written).
Experience:
• At least two years of *recent experience working in an office environment providing general administrative support.
*Recent is defined as within the last 5 years
Knowledge:
• Knowledge of general administrative practices and procedures
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Mail)
• Knowledge of the Government of Tanzania's processes and procedures as they relate to diplomatic and mission requirements
Ability/Competencies:
• Ability to coordinate conflicting priorities within tight deadlines and meet work targets
• Analytical skills
• Effective Interactive Communication – Oral and Written
• Network/Alliance Building
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Initiative and sound judgement
• Discretion and professional integrity
• Adaptability & Flexibility.
• Client Focus
• Tact & Courtesy
Management reserves the right to assess the knowledge, ability and skills and competency criteria.
Operational Requirements:
•Normal work week 37.5 hours (7.5 hours per day):
Monday – Thursday 07:30 – 16:00
Friday - 07:30 – 13:00
•Ability and willingness to work overtime when required.
•Ability and willingness to travel occasionally.
Conditions of Employment:
Any job offer is subject to Reliability security screening (including a criminal record and credit check).
Proof of right to work in Tanzania and copies of educational qualifications will be required at the interview stage of the process.
Asset Qualifications:
Preference may be given to candidates who have the following asset qualifications:
• Previous experience working in a diplomatic mission, in a Canadian Government or Public Sector Environment or in an international environment
• Experience in building and maintaining a network of professional property and material contacts
• Fluency in Canada's other official language (French)
For more information about this position please open the following documents:
COUNTRY FINANCE MANAGER
Dar-es-Salaam Local/Expat Finance/Economics Ref.: ML-058434
We are looking for a seasoned finance candidate to join as Head of Finance in Nyota Tanzania Limited. In this role, you will provide leadership and guidance to the Finance function, be accountable for the quality of agency and liner books and related reporting, ensure compliance with local tax and statutory regulation under Maersk Group COMMIT framework, maintain a strong local focus on net working capital, partner with local customers as well as suppliers, and ensure that the cluster's result and performance measures are done on "one set of numbers".
Reporting to the Managing Director and being a core member of the leadership team, you will play a key role in influencing the business priorities and overall business direction based on financial insights and expertise.
Nyota Tanzania Limited is an exclusive shipping agent for Maersk Line and Safmarine in Tanzania. Nyota Tanzania head-office is in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania and it has branches in Tanga and Zanzibar.
Key Responsibilities
• Accountable towards HQ Finance for local statutory reporting requirements are met and filed in accordance with local accounting policies.
• Manage local tax compliance for both local entities and liner companies operating in the cluster. Accountable for timely and accurate tax filing and settlements, as well as adherence with HQ instructions.
• Maintain an efficient work relationship with the off-shore service centre.
• Follow the control framework set by HQ Finance, ensure that control activities are properly executed in the agency processes (including fraud awareness) and provide feedback to HQ Finance on control deficiencies in the local environment.
• Accountable for dunning and customer contact within Tanzania. Ensure payments are made on time and per terms.
• Lead and manage credit review and performance of clients to make recommendations to the leadership team.
• Lead Business Finance team, control revenue leakage from waivers and write-offs and leverage team to provide customer yield analysis.
• Validate financial impact of business decisions including, accounting impact, cash flow impact, profitability, financial risk and tax exposure.
• Monitor agency cost and ensure adherence to people and administration cost budgets.
• Sign off monthly cost reports and constructively challenge expenditure where necessary.
Key Responsibilities
• Accountable towards HQ Finance for local statutory reporting requirements are met and filed in accordance with local accounting policies.
• Manage local tax compliance for both local entities and liner companies operating in the cluster. Accountable for timely and accurate tax filing and settlements, as well as adherence with HQ instructions.
• Maintain an efficient work relationship with the off-shore service centre.
• Follow the control framework set by HQ Finance, ensure that control activities are properly executed in the agency processes (including fraud awareness) and provide feedback to HQ Finance on control deficiencies in the local environment.
• Accountable for dunning and customer contact within Tanzania. Ensure payments are made on time and per terms.
• Lead and manage credit review and performance of clients to make recommendations to the leadership team.
• Lead Business Finance team, control revenue leakage from waivers and write-offs and leverage team to provide customer yield analysis.
• Validate financial impact of business decisions including, accounting impact, cash flow impact, profitability, financial risk and tax exposure.
• Monitor agency cost and ensure adherence to people and administration cost budgets.
• Sign off monthly cost reports and constructively challenge expenditure where necessary.
We Offer
A significant and strategic role in Maersk where you will utilise your finance expertise to help set the business agenda and achieve the overall organisational goals.
Through your day-to-day leadership and work, you will gain an in-depth understanding of financial management in a market leader in the industry, sharpen your commercial acumen and enhance your stakeholder management skills. In addition, you will have visibility and exposure in the leadership team, regional and global finance community for future career development within the organisation.
Who we are looking for
• A solid financial educational background as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or other accounting professional qualification equivalent to CPA (T) and recognised by accountancy professional institute/Board recognised by IFAC.
• Must be a registered member of NBAA or any other accountancy professional institute/Board recognised by IFAC.
• Master's degree in Accounting and Finance will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 years' related finance and accounting experience in an international organisation. Industry experience is preferred, but not a must.
• Substantial people leadership experience with a proven track-record of selecting and coaching finance professionals.
• Possess a high degree of analytical skills and is capable of combining strategy with financial insights.
• Strong commercial acumen to understand and challenge numbers based on a business agenda.
• Experienced in working closely with offshore teams in shared-service centres.
• Excellent English proficiency.
For a non-resident to be qualified as a Finance Manager in Tanzania:
The applicant must in addition submit proof of being a registered member of an accountancy professional institute/Board recognized by IFAC and must submit verified "Practical Experience Log Book" maerskline.com Maersk Line is the world's largest container shipping company, serving customers all across the globe.
Maersk Line has 25,000 employees across 325 offices in more than 125 countries. As a leading provider of container shipping services, Maersk Line's mission is to provide opportunities in global commerce. Maersk Line helps customers source goods from anywhere in the world, creating efficiencies in their supply chains, and making it possible for commodities to reach new markets more quickly. Maersk Line sets the standards in ensuring continuous and consistent reliable and quality service to its customers and is regarded amongst the most reliable carriers in the world.
The Maersk Group comprises A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S and subsidiaries based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The Group employs about 89,000 people in around 135 countries across the world.
SOURCE: MWANANCHI OF 22 OCTOBER 2014
POSITION: SENIOR CLASSIFIERS (3 POSTS)
Roles and Responsibilities
Key function of this position will include
• Participating in farmers training and ensures they understand proper grading and bailing
• Gives refresher on Tanzania Tobacco Board (TTP) and TLTC grading system and updating on the buying programs to the senior buyer
• Report on, Market speed and problems, general quality of Tobacco, Buyer allowances and transportation of the buyer and their facilities
• Supervise and buying team in the allocated areas, handle problems, and ensure subordinates abides to buyer's code of conduct.
• Assist on supervising of tobacco processing and preparation of customer's inspections samples
• Perform SHE, and ISO tasks as per Company standard
• Perform all tasks, functions and duties that management consider being beneficial in the further training and development of the employees.
Reporting & Location
The job incumbent will base in Morogoro reporting directly to the Leaf Manager in Morogoro
Qualification and Experience
• At least first degree in Business Administration/Agricultureal from Reputable higher learning Institution.
• 8-10 years' experience on the same field
ALL CANDIDATES
• MUST BE FLUENT IN BOTH English and Kiswahili (speaking, writing and reading)
• Can work with minimum supervision
• Good computer skills in a windows environment, particularly with MS excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Must have strong report writing skills
• Self-motivated in performing the responsibilities, be able to work both independently and within a team environment to meet deadlines
• Flexible and can be transformed to any environment
REMUNERATIONS
Salary offered is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
HOW TO APPLY
confident canditates who meet the above outlined criteria, should apply in writing to the undersigned enclosing hand written application letter, typed curriculum vitae indicating daytime telephone number and photocopies of certificates and testimonials from previous employers, names and address of three referees, to reach the undersigned 10 days from the first appearance of this advertisement in the newspaper.
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
TANZANIA LEAF TOBACCO COMPANY LIMITED, (TLTC)
Recruitment.tltc@ulitanz.com
SOURCE; MWANANCHI 22ND OCTOBER 2014.
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Posted Date: 10/9/2014
Job Category: Global Conservation Agriculture Program
POSITION-TITLE: PROJECT COUNTRY COORDINATOR (TANZANIA)
Type of Contract: Internationally Recruited Staff
Location: Tanzania, United Republic of
Desired Skills:
Description: We are seeking a dynamic, innovative and self-motivated professional for the position of Country Coordinator in Tanzania for a four year project, co-led by CIMMYT and IITA, entitled "Transformation of Agronomic Research and Delivery Services for Smallholder Farmers in maize-based systems of Sub-Saharan Africa". We are looking for an individual who is able to grasp and tackle the complexity of sustainable intensification in maize-based systems with strong analytical skills and the capacity to innovatively use modern systems and IT-based tools. This position could be filled by someone with one or more of the following skills: agronomy, soil science, geo-spatial systems and analysis, agronomic and geo-spatial database development, development of knowledge tools and APIs.
This is an internationally recruited staff position but we are primarily looking for candidates from the respective country that have the requisite skills for the position; however, we will consider other candidates from the region if no suitable national candidates are available and others are therefore encouraged to apply.
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org
The selected candidate will be based in Tanzania. He or she will work as a member of CIMMYT's Global Conservation Agriculture Program, and will contribute to a multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional team applying systems approaches for agricultural research.
Specific duties of this position include:
• Plan and coordinate project activities in-country in conjunction with the Principal Investigator and host institution, and across countries with the two other country coordinators.
• Coordinate and be responsible for financial and technical reporting of in-country activities.
• Lead project activities related to his/her discipline in the country and contribute to cross-country activates activities and knowledge-sharing systems. Project activities include: multi-locational diagnostic agronomy experiments; populating agronomy data bases; yield-gap and soil constraints analysis at different scales; methods and models to link geo-spatial data across scales; development and testing of decision-support systems, tools and APIs with stakeholders.
• Promote and support cross institutional and inter-disciplinary teams with specific emphasis on the integration of bio-physical and socio-economic information at various scales/levels.
• Facilitate partnerships and build capacity of partners to co-develop, populate, and use project databases, tools, models and APIs.
• Contribute to building capacity of national institutions through the identification and co-supervision or mentoring of project supported post-graduate students programs.
• Collaborate with CGIAR and other research institutes to support/enhance project outputs and develop synergies with other projects to maximize impact.
• Communicate research results to various audiences and in various forms, papers for publication and presentations of results of this research.
We are seeking candidates with the following academic qualifications, skills and attitudes:
• PhD in a discipline relevant to the skills listed above (and the covering letter should expand on the relevance of your skill-set).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in your chosen field/discipline.
• Ability to conceptualize complex problems into analytical and operational frameworks.
• Understanding of gender and social inclusion issues and experience with ways of addressing these in research for development programs in order to promote equality of opportunity and outcomes.
• Clear understanding of the technical and institutional challenges for sustainable intensification in SSA and the role of improved scientific knowledge management for decision support to development interventions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, experience working and interacting effectively with a variety of stakeholders (farmers, extension workers and other service providers, public and private sector entities, national programs), and demonstrated ability to collaborate well across disciplines and with key collaborative institutions and agencies.
• Strong publication record in peer reviewed journals.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of farming systems in Tanzania.
We will offer an initial contract for three years, which may be renewable subject to continued need and funding for the position and performance of the staff member. Our internationally competitive salary and benefits include housing allowance, car, comprehensive health and life insurance, assistance for children's education, paid vacation, annual airfare, contribution to a retirement plan, and generous assistance with relocation shipment.
CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.
To apply for this position, please email cover letter and CV no later than Friday, 7 November 2014 to HR, CIMMYT (Email: irsrecruitment@cgiar.org / Please indicate Position Reference number: 12364 in the header of your email). For further information on the selection process, please contact Esther Mendoza, Acting Staffing Specialist, at e.m.ramos@cgiar.org
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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TITLE: UNAIDS COUNTRY DIRECTOR UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
Closing date: Wednesday, 19 November 2014
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Organization: UNAIDS - Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS
Country: Tanzania
City : Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
UNAIDS is an innovative United Nations partnership that leads and inspires the world in achieving universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support.
UNAIDS' Cosponsors include UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, UNFPA, UNODC, UN Women, ILO, UNESCO, WHO and the World Bank. Visit the UNAIDS Web site at www.unaids.org
Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/14/FT55
Title: UNAIDS Country Director United Republic of Tanzania
Grade: D1
Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment
Duration of contract: 2 years
Date: 21 October 2014
Application Deadline: 19 November 2014 ( )
Organization unit: AI/PRG Programmes (AI/PRG), AI/RSJ Regional Support Team, East and South Africa (AI/RSJ)
Duty station: Dar-es-Salaam United Republic of Tanzania
MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
The UNAIDS Country Director (UCD) provides high level policy, strategic guidance and technical support to the national HIV response with the aim of scaling up towards universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support. The UCD plays a high level policy driven role, providing intellectual and strategic leadership on HIV, promoting and advocating for sustained high level engagement of government and civil society. In addition, the UCD facilitates the leveraging of Global Fund resources and monitors grant performance by supporting country coordinating mechanisms, as well as other HIV-related funding mechanisms. As convener of the Joint UN HIV Team, the UCD ensures strategic relevance, coherence, simplification and harmonization of the Joint UN HIV Support Plan to the National Strategic Plan and monitors its implementation.
Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
UNAIDS is integrated into the UN Resident Coordinator System and, as such, the UNAIDS Country Director represents UNAIDS in the UN Country Team (UNCT), under the leadership of the Resident Coordinator/Humanitarian Coordinator (RC/HC), who retains the overarching authority to strategically position the UN in country and manage the overall UNDAF results framework.
The UCD ensures the provision of expert support to the national HIV response, through effective policy and strategic guidance, technical collaboration, and political outreach to key partners in order to achieve UN General Assembly goals and targets and advance towards the global vision of 'Zero new HIV infections, Zero AIDS-related deaths and Zero AIDS-related discrimination.
The UCD participates in international and national fora on behalf of the UNAIDS Country Office; leads, coordinates, and facilitates an expanded joint UN system response to HIV at country level and HIV related areas of focus within the UNDAF, a Joint UN HIV Programme of Support and, where applicable, a common Country Programme Action Plan (cCPAP).
Under the guidance and supervision of the UNAIDS Regional Support Team (RST) Director, (first level supervisor) and Executive Director (second level supervisor) the incumbent is responsible for: 1) UN system effectiveness
• In support of the UN RC System, leads and ensures mutual accountability of the UNCT in the area of HIV, and the effective implementation of the HIV focus areas of the UNDAF/P, the Joint UN HIV Programme of Support, and the cCPAP. Coordinates the UN system's support to the national HIV response, and oversees its programming, policy, financing, implementation, monitoring and accountability, including quality assurance.
• Shares oversight of the UNCT, technical working groups and other relevant forums, to ensure coordination, policy coherence, results-based planning, and communication within the UN and between the UN, government and other development partners.
• Provides guidance and leadership advocacy within the UNCT in support of the UN Cares, and UN Plus initiatives.
2) Leadership, policy guidance and advocacy
• Leads and provides authoritative guidance to national and international partners on emerging global development policies and key strategic interventions for an effective and efficient National HIV Strategic Plan and Programme.
• Reaches out across national decentralized levels and key political actors to develop high impact opportunities, initiatives, and partnerships to align the HIV response with political and development agendas.
• Advocates for the integration of HIV into broader health and development efforts.
• Plays a key role in the development and application of a joint UN advocacy strategy and plan for the scaling-up and integration of effective and evidence informed HIV and related strategies and programmes.
3) Strategic information to guide national strategies and programmes
• Oversees the collection, generation, analysis and use of strategic epidemiological and other strategic information to inform technically and ethically sound policies and programmes.
• Ensures the provision of expert advice to develop and consolidate tools and mechanisms to prepare, track and efficiently assess the national HIV strategic plan and response.
• Gathers and maintains up-to-date social and political intelligence and strategic information on political engagement and national/regional HIV-related policies to inform the Executive Director and senior management of evolving opportunities and challenges in the HIV response.
4) Tracking, monitoring and analysis of the epidemic and response
• Promotes the development and consolidation of one national Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) system, and facilitates coordination of national, Cosponsor and other development partners' activities in M&E.
• Ensures periodic monitoring and annual reporting of activities of Cosponsors and other UN Country Team level actors, according to the agreed set of indicators based on cCPAP and UBRAF.
5) Resource mobilization and investment optimization
• Mobilizes and leverages technical, financial and institutional resources for the AIDS response and strengthens national capacity therein.
• Engages where appropriate with the private sector to identify resources available to support the HIV response at local or regional levels.
• Promotes cost efficient and effective investments, and generates evidence on cost and investments of HIV programmes and initiatives.
• Negotiates with regional funding partners, in particular the Global Fund and PEPFAR, and Regional Development Banks, to maximize the potential of multilateral grant opportunities and bilateral aid available at national and regional level, to broker well-coordinated resources for civil society, communities and other non-governmental institutions.
6) Engaging political leadership, supporting civil society participation, and brokering new partnerships
• Engages the media as a key partner for social justice, to address the drivers of HIV, and increase visibility of the actors in the HIV response, and promote key messages.
• Brokers strategic partnerships between national and international partners. Catalyzes and increases inter-sectoral participation in the HIV response.
• Mobilizes communities for advocacy and demand creation across social movements, including networks of people living with HIV, key populations at higher risk, youth, communities of faith, and the private sector.
• Promotes increased participation of relevant sectors of society, national and international partners in the planning, implementation and evaluation of HIV-related activities.
• Takes a leadership role for increased participation of relevant civil society and community organizations and NGOs, in particular those representing people living with HIV, with a view to ensure their full, unhindered participation in, and contributions to national HIV-related policy and programme development and implementation.
7) Managing the UNAIDS Country Office
• Oversees the full range of financial, administrative, procurement, operational and human resources management issues in country operations (including where the UCD is not resident), including staff development and performance management for UNAIDS Secretariat staff.
• Manages and develops results-based work planning and budgeting for the Country Office and ensures its implementation by tracking expenditures and monitoring achievement of results.
• Provides overall management and ensures implementation for the safety and security arrangements related to all UNAIDS Secretariat staff, their recognized dependents, assets and programmes, in accordance with UN and UNAIDS safety and security policies.
• Represents UNAIDS in the UNCT, the Security Management Team, and where appropriate, the Disaster Management Team
• Participates in the performance appraisal of UNCT members and the RC/HC based on agreed UNCT objectives. Conversely, the RC/HC contributes to the formal evaluation of UCD performance, as well as the performance of the UNCT as part of the 180 degree performance assessment process, and participates in the UNAIDS Country Director Performance Appraisal conducted by the Regional Support Team Director (1st level supervisor).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Essential: Advanced university degree in public health, social sciences, public administration, management or related fields.
Competencies:
UNAIDS Values
• Commitment to the AIDS response
• Integrity
• Respect for diversity
Core competencies
• Working in teams
• Communicating with impact
• Applying expertise
• Delivering results
• Driving change and innovation
• Being accountable
Managerial competencies
• Vision and strategic thinking
• Leading teams
• Managing performance & resources
• Developing and empowering others
• Exercising sound judgement
• Building relationships and networks
Experience:
Essential: A minimum of 15 years experience in policy, planning, managing and implementing development cooperation programmes at the international and national level. Within this experience, at least 10 years working in developing countries in policy/project design, management and strategy development. Extensive experience in managing teams. Thorough understanding of the HIV epidemic and its implications.
Understand the relevance of wider public health and development issues as they relate to HIV and vice-versa.
Desirable: Experience of working in a decentralized national arrangement and/or with UN System organizations in public health or human development programmes.
Languages:
Essential: Advanced level of English.
Desirable: Knowledge of other UN official languages. Knowledge of the local language is an asset
Additional Information:
Positions at the international professional category within UNAIDS will be subject to the Organization's Mobility Policy. The above-mentioned position is a rotational position and its standard duration of assignment is linked to the ICSC hardship classification of the duty station.
Annual salary: (Net of tax)
95575 USD at single rate
103400 USD with primary dependants
Post Adjustment: 54 % of the figure(s) on the left side. This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
Applicants will be required to take a test. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
Applications from people living with HIV are particularly welcome. Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under-represented member states are particularly encouraged.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to the Staff Regulations and Rules of the World Health Organization (WHO) adjusted, as necessary, to take into account the particular operational needs of UNAIDS, and any subsequent amendments.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
Note: The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer or promotion of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. The medical criterion for recruitment is fitness to work in the particular post. The United Nations HIV/AIDS Personnel Policy clearly stipulates that no staff and/or potential candidates shall be discriminated against on the basis of real or perceived HIV status. HIV infection, in itself, does not constitute lack of fitness to work. There is no obligation to disclose HIV-related personal information.
Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable UNAIDS to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit UNAIDS's e-Recruitment website at: https://erecruit.unaids.org . The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.
Salary: 19,209,719 TZS gross
Vacancy type: Indeterminate
Level: Assistant
Location: High Commission of Canada in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Closing date for applications: 03-11-2014
Summary of position:
Under the general supervision of the Deputy Management Consular Officer (DMCO) the Common Service Assistant performs a variety of administrative support functions; responds to transportation, property and material service requests from clientele; coordinates, organizes and implements the purchasing of all materiel for the mission and its receipt, storage, distribution and disposal; plans, organizes and controls the maintenance, repair and replacement of materials; organizes, procures and distributes all office supplies; maintains contract and maintenance services for all office equipment; manages transportation requirements including fleet management; performs import and export custom clearances for material shipments; provides support for ongoing program activities; and performs other related duties as required.
Essential qualifications:
Area of selection/Eligibility:
This position is open to individuals who are eligible to reside and work in Tanzania, who meet all of the essential requirements stated below, and whose applications are received by the closing date.
Education:
• College Diploma (preferably in Business Administration) and a minimum of two years of work experience providing general administrative support in an office environment.
Language:
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili (oral and written).
Experience:
• At least two years of *recent experience working in an office environment providing general administrative support.
*Recent is defined as within the last 5 years
Knowledge:
• Knowledge of general administrative practices and procedures
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Mail)
• Knowledge of the Government of Tanzania's processes and procedures as they relate to diplomatic and mission requirements
Ability/Competencies:
• Ability to coordinate conflicting priorities within tight deadlines and meet work targets
• Analytical skills
• Effective Interactive Communication – Oral and Written
• Network/Alliance Building
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Initiative and sound judgement
• Discretion and professional integrity
• Adaptability & Flexibility.
• Client Focus
• Tact & Courtesy
Management reserves the right to assess the knowledge, ability and skills and competency criteria.
Operational Requirements:
•Normal work week 37.5 hours (7.5 hours per day):
Monday – Thursday 07:30 – 16:00
Friday - 07:30 – 13:00
•Ability and willingness to work overtime when required.
•Ability and willingness to travel occasionally.
Conditions of Employment:
Any job offer is subject to Reliability security screening (including a criminal record and credit check).
Proof of right to work in Tanzania and copies of educational qualifications will be required at the interview stage of the process.
Asset Qualifications:
Preference may be given to candidates who have the following asset qualifications:
• Previous experience working in a diplomatic mission, in a Canadian Government or Public Sector Environment or in an international environment
• Experience in building and maintaining a network of professional property and material contacts
• Fluency in Canada's other official language (French)
For more information about this position please open the following documents:
COUNTRY FINANCE MANAGER
Dar-es-Salaam Local/Expat Finance/Economics Ref.: ML-058434
We are looking for a seasoned finance candidate to join as Head of Finance in Nyota Tanzania Limited. In this role, you will provide leadership and guidance to the Finance function, be accountable for the quality of agency and liner books and related reporting, ensure compliance with local tax and statutory regulation under Maersk Group COMMIT framework, maintain a strong local focus on net working capital, partner with local customers as well as suppliers, and ensure that the cluster's result and performance measures are done on "one set of numbers".
Reporting to the Managing Director and being a core member of the leadership team, you will play a key role in influencing the business priorities and overall business direction based on financial insights and expertise.
Nyota Tanzania Limited is an exclusive shipping agent for Maersk Line and Safmarine in Tanzania. Nyota Tanzania head-office is in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania and it has branches in Tanga and Zanzibar.
Key Responsibilities
• Accountable towards HQ Finance for local statutory reporting requirements are met and filed in accordance with local accounting policies.
• Manage local tax compliance for both local entities and liner companies operating in the cluster. Accountable for timely and accurate tax filing and settlements, as well as adherence with HQ instructions.
• Maintain an efficient work relationship with the off-shore service centre.
• Follow the control framework set by HQ Finance, ensure that control activities are properly executed in the agency processes (including fraud awareness) and provide feedback to HQ Finance on control deficiencies in the local environment.
• Accountable for dunning and customer contact within Tanzania. Ensure payments are made on time and per terms.
• Lead and manage credit review and performance of clients to make recommendations to the leadership team.
• Lead Business Finance team, control revenue leakage from waivers and write-offs and leverage team to provide customer yield analysis.
• Validate financial impact of business decisions including, accounting impact, cash flow impact, profitability, financial risk and tax exposure.
• Monitor agency cost and ensure adherence to people and administration cost budgets.
• Sign off monthly cost reports and constructively challenge expenditure where necessary.
Key Responsibilities
• Accountable towards HQ Finance for local statutory reporting requirements are met and filed in accordance with local accounting policies.
• Manage local tax compliance for both local entities and liner companies operating in the cluster. Accountable for timely and accurate tax filing and settlements, as well as adherence with HQ instructions.
• Maintain an efficient work relationship with the off-shore service centre.
• Follow the control framework set by HQ Finance, ensure that control activities are properly executed in the agency processes (including fraud awareness) and provide feedback to HQ Finance on control deficiencies in the local environment.
• Accountable for dunning and customer contact within Tanzania. Ensure payments are made on time and per terms.
• Lead and manage credit review and performance of clients to make recommendations to the leadership team.
• Lead Business Finance team, control revenue leakage from waivers and write-offs and leverage team to provide customer yield analysis.
• Validate financial impact of business decisions including, accounting impact, cash flow impact, profitability, financial risk and tax exposure.
• Monitor agency cost and ensure adherence to people and administration cost budgets.
• Sign off monthly cost reports and constructively challenge expenditure where necessary.
We Offer
A significant and strategic role in Maersk where you will utilise your finance expertise to help set the business agenda and achieve the overall organisational goals.
Through your day-to-day leadership and work, you will gain an in-depth understanding of financial management in a market leader in the industry, sharpen your commercial acumen and enhance your stakeholder management skills. In addition, you will have visibility and exposure in the leadership team, regional and global finance community for future career development within the organisation.
Who we are looking for
• A solid financial educational background as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or other accounting professional qualification equivalent to CPA (T) and recognised by accountancy professional institute/Board recognised by IFAC.
• Must be a registered member of NBAA or any other accountancy professional institute/Board recognised by IFAC.
• Master's degree in Accounting and Finance will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 years' related finance and accounting experience in an international organisation. Industry experience is preferred, but not a must.
• Substantial people leadership experience with a proven track-record of selecting and coaching finance professionals.
• Possess a high degree of analytical skills and is capable of combining strategy with financial insights.
• Strong commercial acumen to understand and challenge numbers based on a business agenda.
• Experienced in working closely with offshore teams in shared-service centres.
• Excellent English proficiency.
For a non-resident to be qualified as a Finance Manager in Tanzania:
The applicant must in addition submit proof of being a registered member of an accountancy professional institute/Board recognized by IFAC and must submit verified "Practical Experience Log Book" maerskline.com Maersk Line is the world's largest container shipping company, serving customers all across the globe.
Maersk Line has 25,000 employees across 325 offices in more than 125 countries. As a leading provider of container shipping services, Maersk Line's mission is to provide opportunities in global commerce. Maersk Line helps customers source goods from anywhere in the world, creating efficiencies in their supply chains, and making it possible for commodities to reach new markets more quickly. Maersk Line sets the standards in ensuring continuous and consistent reliable and quality service to its customers and is regarded amongst the most reliable carriers in the world.
The Maersk Group comprises A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S and subsidiaries based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The Group employs about 89,000 people in around 135 countries across the world.
SOURCE: MWANANCHI OF 22 OCTOBER 2014
TANZANIA LEAF TOBACCO COMPANY LIMITED
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Tanzania Leaf Tobacco Company Limited (TLTC) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position ofEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
POSITION: SENIOR CLASSIFIERS (3 POSTS)
Roles and Responsibilities
Key function of this position will include
• Participating in farmers training and ensures they understand proper grading and bailing
• Gives refresher on Tanzania Tobacco Board (TTP) and TLTC grading system and updating on the buying programs to the senior buyer
• Report on, Market speed and problems, general quality of Tobacco, Buyer allowances and transportation of the buyer and their facilities
• Supervise and buying team in the allocated areas, handle problems, and ensure subordinates abides to buyer's code of conduct.
• Assist on supervising of tobacco processing and preparation of customer's inspections samples
• Perform SHE, and ISO tasks as per Company standard
• Perform all tasks, functions and duties that management consider being beneficial in the further training and development of the employees.
Reporting & Location
The job incumbent will base in Morogoro reporting directly to the Leaf Manager in Morogoro
Qualification and Experience
• At least first degree in Business Administration/Agricultureal from Reputable higher learning Institution.
• 8-10 years' experience on the same field
ALL CANDIDATES
• MUST BE FLUENT IN BOTH English and Kiswahili (speaking, writing and reading)
• Can work with minimum supervision
• Good computer skills in a windows environment, particularly with MS excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Must have strong report writing skills
• Self-motivated in performing the responsibilities, be able to work both independently and within a team environment to meet deadlines
• Flexible and can be transformed to any environment
REMUNERATIONS
Salary offered is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
HOW TO APPLY
confident canditates who meet the above outlined criteria, should apply in writing to the undersigned enclosing hand written application letter, typed curriculum vitae indicating daytime telephone number and photocopies of certificates and testimonials from previous employers, names and address of three referees, to reach the undersigned 10 days from the first appearance of this advertisement in the newspaper.
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
TANZANIA LEAF TOBACCO COMPANY LIMITED, (TLTC)
Recruitment.tltc@ulitanz.com
SOURCE; MWANANCHI 22ND OCTOBER 2014.
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Posted Date: 10/9/2014
Job Category: Global Conservation Agriculture Program
POSITION-TITLE: PROJECT COUNTRY COORDINATOR (TANZANIA)
Type of Contract: Internationally Recruited Staff
Location: Tanzania, United Republic of
Desired Skills:
Description: We are seeking a dynamic, innovative and self-motivated professional for the position of Country Coordinator in Tanzania for a four year project, co-led by CIMMYT and IITA, entitled "Transformation of Agronomic Research and Delivery Services for Smallholder Farmers in maize-based systems of Sub-Saharan Africa". We are looking for an individual who is able to grasp and tackle the complexity of sustainable intensification in maize-based systems with strong analytical skills and the capacity to innovatively use modern systems and IT-based tools. This position could be filled by someone with one or more of the following skills: agronomy, soil science, geo-spatial systems and analysis, agronomic and geo-spatial database development, development of knowledge tools and APIs.
This is an internationally recruited staff position but we are primarily looking for candidates from the respective country that have the requisite skills for the position; however, we will consider other candidates from the region if no suitable national candidates are available and others are therefore encouraged to apply.
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org
The selected candidate will be based in Tanzania. He or she will work as a member of CIMMYT's Global Conservation Agriculture Program, and will contribute to a multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional team applying systems approaches for agricultural research.
Specific duties of this position include:
• Plan and coordinate project activities in-country in conjunction with the Principal Investigator and host institution, and across countries with the two other country coordinators.
• Coordinate and be responsible for financial and technical reporting of in-country activities.
• Lead project activities related to his/her discipline in the country and contribute to cross-country activates activities and knowledge-sharing systems. Project activities include: multi-locational diagnostic agronomy experiments; populating agronomy data bases; yield-gap and soil constraints analysis at different scales; methods and models to link geo-spatial data across scales; development and testing of decision-support systems, tools and APIs with stakeholders.
• Promote and support cross institutional and inter-disciplinary teams with specific emphasis on the integration of bio-physical and socio-economic information at various scales/levels.
• Facilitate partnerships and build capacity of partners to co-develop, populate, and use project databases, tools, models and APIs.
• Contribute to building capacity of national institutions through the identification and co-supervision or mentoring of project supported post-graduate students programs.
• Collaborate with CGIAR and other research institutes to support/enhance project outputs and develop synergies with other projects to maximize impact.
• Communicate research results to various audiences and in various forms, papers for publication and presentations of results of this research.
We are seeking candidates with the following academic qualifications, skills and attitudes:
• PhD in a discipline relevant to the skills listed above (and the covering letter should expand on the relevance of your skill-set).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in your chosen field/discipline.
• Ability to conceptualize complex problems into analytical and operational frameworks.
• Understanding of gender and social inclusion issues and experience with ways of addressing these in research for development programs in order to promote equality of opportunity and outcomes.
• Clear understanding of the technical and institutional challenges for sustainable intensification in SSA and the role of improved scientific knowledge management for decision support to development interventions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, experience working and interacting effectively with a variety of stakeholders (farmers, extension workers and other service providers, public and private sector entities, national programs), and demonstrated ability to collaborate well across disciplines and with key collaborative institutions and agencies.
• Strong publication record in peer reviewed journals.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of farming systems in Tanzania.
We will offer an initial contract for three years, which may be renewable subject to continued need and funding for the position and performance of the staff member. Our internationally competitive salary and benefits include housing allowance, car, comprehensive health and life insurance, assistance for children's education, paid vacation, annual airfare, contribution to a retirement plan, and generous assistance with relocation shipment.
CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.
To apply for this position, please email cover letter and CV no later than Friday, 7 November 2014 to HR, CIMMYT (Email: irsrecruitment@cgiar.org / Please indicate Position Reference number: 12364 in the header of your email). For further information on the selection process, please contact Esther Mendoza, Acting Staffing Specialist, at e.m.ramos@cgiar.org
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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TITLE: UNAIDS COUNTRY DIRECTOR UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
Closing date: Wednesday, 19 November 2014
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Organization: UNAIDS - Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS
Country: Tanzania
City : Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
UNAIDS is an innovative United Nations partnership that leads and inspires the world in achieving universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support.
UNAIDS' Cosponsors include UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, UNFPA, UNODC, UN Women, ILO, UNESCO, WHO and the World Bank. Visit the UNAIDS Web site at www.unaids.org
Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/14/FT55
Title: UNAIDS Country Director United Republic of Tanzania
Grade: D1
Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment
Duration of contract: 2 years
Date: 21 October 2014
Application Deadline: 19 November 2014 ( )
Organization unit: AI/PRG Programmes (AI/PRG), AI/RSJ Regional Support Team, East and South Africa (AI/RSJ)
Duty station: Dar-es-Salaam United Republic of Tanzania
MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
The UNAIDS Country Director (UCD) provides high level policy, strategic guidance and technical support to the national HIV response with the aim of scaling up towards universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support. The UCD plays a high level policy driven role, providing intellectual and strategic leadership on HIV, promoting and advocating for sustained high level engagement of government and civil society. In addition, the UCD facilitates the leveraging of Global Fund resources and monitors grant performance by supporting country coordinating mechanisms, as well as other HIV-related funding mechanisms. As convener of the Joint UN HIV Team, the UCD ensures strategic relevance, coherence, simplification and harmonization of the Joint UN HIV Support Plan to the National Strategic Plan and monitors its implementation.
Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
UNAIDS is integrated into the UN Resident Coordinator System and, as such, the UNAIDS Country Director represents UNAIDS in the UN Country Team (UNCT), under the leadership of the Resident Coordinator/Humanitarian Coordinator (RC/HC), who retains the overarching authority to strategically position the UN in country and manage the overall UNDAF results framework.
The UCD ensures the provision of expert support to the national HIV response, through effective policy and strategic guidance, technical collaboration, and political outreach to key partners in order to achieve UN General Assembly goals and targets and advance towards the global vision of 'Zero new HIV infections, Zero AIDS-related deaths and Zero AIDS-related discrimination.
The UCD participates in international and national fora on behalf of the UNAIDS Country Office; leads, coordinates, and facilitates an expanded joint UN system response to HIV at country level and HIV related areas of focus within the UNDAF, a Joint UN HIV Programme of Support and, where applicable, a common Country Programme Action Plan (cCPAP).
Under the guidance and supervision of the UNAIDS Regional Support Team (RST) Director, (first level supervisor) and Executive Director (second level supervisor) the incumbent is responsible for: 1) UN system effectiveness
• In support of the UN RC System, leads and ensures mutual accountability of the UNCT in the area of HIV, and the effective implementation of the HIV focus areas of the UNDAF/P, the Joint UN HIV Programme of Support, and the cCPAP. Coordinates the UN system's support to the national HIV response, and oversees its programming, policy, financing, implementation, monitoring and accountability, including quality assurance.
• Shares oversight of the UNCT, technical working groups and other relevant forums, to ensure coordination, policy coherence, results-based planning, and communication within the UN and between the UN, government and other development partners.
• Provides guidance and leadership advocacy within the UNCT in support of the UN Cares, and UN Plus initiatives.
2) Leadership, policy guidance and advocacy
• Leads and provides authoritative guidance to national and international partners on emerging global development policies and key strategic interventions for an effective and efficient National HIV Strategic Plan and Programme.
• Reaches out across national decentralized levels and key political actors to develop high impact opportunities, initiatives, and partnerships to align the HIV response with political and development agendas.
• Advocates for the integration of HIV into broader health and development efforts.
• Plays a key role in the development and application of a joint UN advocacy strategy and plan for the scaling-up and integration of effective and evidence informed HIV and related strategies and programmes.
3) Strategic information to guide national strategies and programmes
• Oversees the collection, generation, analysis and use of strategic epidemiological and other strategic information to inform technically and ethically sound policies and programmes.
• Ensures the provision of expert advice to develop and consolidate tools and mechanisms to prepare, track and efficiently assess the national HIV strategic plan and response.
• Gathers and maintains up-to-date social and political intelligence and strategic information on political engagement and national/regional HIV-related policies to inform the Executive Director and senior management of evolving opportunities and challenges in the HIV response.
4) Tracking, monitoring and analysis of the epidemic and response
• Promotes the development and consolidation of one national Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) system, and facilitates coordination of national, Cosponsor and other development partners' activities in M&E.
• Ensures periodic monitoring and annual reporting of activities of Cosponsors and other UN Country Team level actors, according to the agreed set of indicators based on cCPAP and UBRAF.
5) Resource mobilization and investment optimization
• Mobilizes and leverages technical, financial and institutional resources for the AIDS response and strengthens national capacity therein.
• Engages where appropriate with the private sector to identify resources available to support the HIV response at local or regional levels.
• Promotes cost efficient and effective investments, and generates evidence on cost and investments of HIV programmes and initiatives.
• Negotiates with regional funding partners, in particular the Global Fund and PEPFAR, and Regional Development Banks, to maximize the potential of multilateral grant opportunities and bilateral aid available at national and regional level, to broker well-coordinated resources for civil society, communities and other non-governmental institutions.
6) Engaging political leadership, supporting civil society participation, and brokering new partnerships
• Engages the media as a key partner for social justice, to address the drivers of HIV, and increase visibility of the actors in the HIV response, and promote key messages.
• Brokers strategic partnerships between national and international partners. Catalyzes and increases inter-sectoral participation in the HIV response.
• Mobilizes communities for advocacy and demand creation across social movements, including networks of people living with HIV, key populations at higher risk, youth, communities of faith, and the private sector.
• Promotes increased participation of relevant sectors of society, national and international partners in the planning, implementation and evaluation of HIV-related activities.
• Takes a leadership role for increased participation of relevant civil society and community organizations and NGOs, in particular those representing people living with HIV, with a view to ensure their full, unhindered participation in, and contributions to national HIV-related policy and programme development and implementation.
7) Managing the UNAIDS Country Office
• Oversees the full range of financial, administrative, procurement, operational and human resources management issues in country operations (including where the UCD is not resident), including staff development and performance management for UNAIDS Secretariat staff.
• Manages and develops results-based work planning and budgeting for the Country Office and ensures its implementation by tracking expenditures and monitoring achievement of results.
• Provides overall management and ensures implementation for the safety and security arrangements related to all UNAIDS Secretariat staff, their recognized dependents, assets and programmes, in accordance with UN and UNAIDS safety and security policies.
• Represents UNAIDS in the UNCT, the Security Management Team, and where appropriate, the Disaster Management Team
• Participates in the performance appraisal of UNCT members and the RC/HC based on agreed UNCT objectives. Conversely, the RC/HC contributes to the formal evaluation of UCD performance, as well as the performance of the UNCT as part of the 180 degree performance assessment process, and participates in the UNAIDS Country Director Performance Appraisal conducted by the Regional Support Team Director (1st level supervisor).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Essential: Advanced university degree in public health, social sciences, public administration, management or related fields.
Competencies:
UNAIDS Values
• Commitment to the AIDS response
• Integrity
• Respect for diversity
Core competencies
• Working in teams
• Communicating with impact
• Applying expertise
• Delivering results
• Driving change and innovation
• Being accountable
Managerial competencies
• Vision and strategic thinking
• Leading teams
• Managing performance & resources
• Developing and empowering others
• Exercising sound judgement
• Building relationships and networks
Experience:
Essential: A minimum of 15 years experience in policy, planning, managing and implementing development cooperation programmes at the international and national level. Within this experience, at least 10 years working in developing countries in policy/project design, management and strategy development. Extensive experience in managing teams. Thorough understanding of the HIV epidemic and its implications.
Understand the relevance of wider public health and development issues as they relate to HIV and vice-versa.
Desirable: Experience of working in a decentralized national arrangement and/or with UN System organizations in public health or human development programmes.
Languages:
Essential: Advanced level of English.
Desirable: Knowledge of other UN official languages. Knowledge of the local language is an asset
Additional Information:
Positions at the international professional category within UNAIDS will be subject to the Organization's Mobility Policy. The above-mentioned position is a rotational position and its standard duration of assignment is linked to the ICSC hardship classification of the duty station.
Annual salary: (Net of tax)
95575 USD at single rate
103400 USD with primary dependants
Post Adjustment: 54 % of the figure(s) on the left side. This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
Applicants will be required to take a test. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
Applications from people living with HIV are particularly welcome. Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under-represented member states are particularly encouraged.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to the Staff Regulations and Rules of the World Health Organization (WHO) adjusted, as necessary, to take into account the particular operational needs of UNAIDS, and any subsequent amendments.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
Note: The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer or promotion of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. The medical criterion for recruitment is fitness to work in the particular post. The United Nations HIV/AIDS Personnel Policy clearly stipulates that no staff and/or potential candidates shall be discriminated against on the basis of real or perceived HIV status. HIV infection, in itself, does not constitute lack of fitness to work. There is no obligation to disclose HIV-related personal information.
Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable UNAIDS to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit UNAIDS's e-Recruitment website at: https://erecruit.unaids.org . The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.
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