Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Manager



Manager
Background
TRA SACCOS LTD is a registered Savings and Credit Co-operative Society whose main objective is to mobilize savings from members and in return provide credit facilities. TRA SACCOS LTD is an employee-based Society which was established under the current governing
Co-operative Societies ACT no. 6 of 2013. Other objectives of the Society are to encourage thrift amongst members by educating the members the advantages of developing a savings behavior, proper management of money through proper investment best practices aimed at improving the social and economic conditions of the members. This is achieved by offering the members complementary savings schemes, credit facilities and other financial products as may be required by the members from time to time.
The Society is seeking to recruit qualified Tanzanian professionals to fill the following vacant positions.

Manager
Purpose of the position
To be incharge of the overall leadership of the Society and responsible for the day-to-day management of the society's affairs.
Scope
The Manager will be reporting to the Chairperson and will be answerable to the Management Board of the Society.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for the day-to-day management of the society's affairs by making sure that the Society operate properly on a day-to-day basis in meeting member needs.
Be under the direct supervision of the Chairman and 'answerable to the Management Board of the Society.
Advise the Management Board on technical and administrative issues pertaining to the Society.
Convene and attend Management Board meetings and record the proceedings.
Translate Corporate and Business plans into relevant activities and implement policies, operating programmes of the Society and Board's decisions.
Participate in and supervise the Society's operations in particular keeping the books, complying with rules and standards, credit management, management of physical resources, etc.
Coordinate, motivate and manage staff working under him/her in ensuring that the performance of their functions is achieved.
Develop and propose to the Board the business and annual plans, and the budget.
Maintain operating books, records and accurate accounts of members and make periodic financial and operating reports to the Management Board and Auditors.
Ensure safe custody of all Society's assets and maintain inventory records of the same.
Ensure communications and promotion of the Society, as well as business development.
Perform any other duties as directed by the Management Board from time to time.Aggresively drive the Society's growth and sustainability through cost-selling the Society's products, professional relationship management practices and providing sound relationship and mentorship to the Society's staff.
Minimum educational and professional levels required for the position
Master Degree in Co-operative Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or other related field of study from a recognized higher learning Institution.
Managerial and Accounting experience of at least three (3) years.
Must have practical computer working experience of Office Applications especially Excel and PowerPoint.
Working experience in Microfinance Institutions will be an added advantage.

Skills, knowledge, and capabilities required for the position
Leadership and team building .
Strategic focus and managing change.
Managing performance and accountability
Problem solving and Decision making
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, attention to detail with focus on quality.
Strong oral and written communication with effective interpersonal and relationship management skills to engage individuals at all levels in the organization.
High level of integrity and business acumen, including the responsibility to maintain confidentiality of customer information.
Flexible and adaptable to a dynamic environment.
Ability to multi-task prioritizing and works under tight deadlines

Age Limits
The applicant must be of age between 35-45 years
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested and suitably qualified Tanzanians should forward their applications within 14 days after first appearance of advert, including
a well written application letter, a detailed up to date CV, One (1) current passport size photograph and copies of all academic and
professional credentials enclosed in an envelope marked with the applied position on it to:

Chairperson
TRA Savings and Credit Cooperative Society
5th Floor, Mariam Tower, Shaurimoyo Road
P.O. Box 63225, . .
Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania


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