Office Assistant - UTT Microfinance Plc (UTT-MFI)

The UTT Microfinance Plc (UTT-MFI) is a public financial institution promoted  by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania,  under the ambit of the Ministry of Finance. The UTT MFI which commenced its business operations on 1st July, 2013; was incorporated on 28th June, 2013 as a public company limited by shares under the Companies Act (Cap 212), to implement Government policies on the matters relating  to economic empowerment of the majority middle and low income Tanzanians. UTT MFI came into being as a result of the reorganization of Unit Trust of Tanzania (UTT) into three functional and independent companies.

The vision of UTT-MFI is "To be the leading Microfinance provider of quality and inclusive financial services in Tanzania"; while its  Mission is "To provide a sustainable and inclusive customer focused financial services network in Tanzania, thereby stimulating economic growth and empowerment using appropriate technology in a professional and ethical environment."

The UTT Microfinance Plc now invites qualified, competent and energetic Tanzanians with outstanding work ethics and integrity to apply for the following vacant positions:

1. Job Title: Office Assistant

Ref  No. UTT-MFI/OA/0115/14

1.1 Reports to: Principal Accountant.

1.2 Job Summary:

Assisting office duties assigned by supervisor's e.g photocopying & scanning, courier services, file movement. Meetings facilitation etc .  Ensure that the office kitchen is clean all the time and washing all the utensils.  Prepare and serve tea to UTT-MFI staff and other official guests when necessary.

1.3 Key duties and responsibilities:

• Collection and delivery of mails;

• Prepare and serve tea to UTT MFI staff and other Official guests when necessary;

• Ensure that Office kitchen is clean and wash all kitchen utensils;

• Open and closes office doors and windows;

• Dispatches mails, and other documents;

• Provide photocopy services & canning;

• Supervise office files movement and control file movement register;

• Reports maintenance problems to the supervisor immediately when arises;

• Perform any other duty assigned by superiors.

1.4 Qualifications and Experience:

Holder of Secondary Education Examination with a certificate in Office Practice from TPSC, NIP or any other Institute recognized   by NACTE.  Good interpersonal communication skills in Kiswahili.

1.      General Conditions:

a)      All the above positions carry an attractive remunerations package;

b)      Entry point will depend on a candidate's qualifications and experience.

2.      Mode of Application:

Ø  All interested persons are required to apply attaching to their applications current Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of academic certificates & transcript; including names and full communication addresses (including contact phone numbers) of three referees who can testify to the applicant's academic abilities, working experience and character.

Ø  Please send your applications in an envelope clearly marked as "Application for employment at UTT-MFI", quoting the relevant job reference number such that the same reaches not later than 5.00 p.m. on Monday, 23^rd February, 2015 to the following address:-

The Chief Executive Officer

UTT Microfinance Plc,

Sukari House, Ground Floor,

Sokoine Drive/Ohio Street,

P. O. Box 5474,

Dar es Salaam.

Note:  

a.      UTT-MFI is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from disempowered group are encouraged to apply;

b.      Only short listed candidates will be contacted;

c.       Hand delivered applications will not be accepted;

d.      Applicants are warned not to make phone calls, physical or e-mail enquiries other than applying through the mode outlined above.  Any such breach will result in immediate disqualification.