Recruitment at TANZANIA MEDIA FOUNDATION

TANZANIA MEDIA FOUNDATION
JOB OPPORTUNITY

JOB TITLE: FINANCE/GRANTS AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
Background
Tanzania Media Foundation (TMF) is a new organization that emerged out of the successful implementation the Tanzania Media Fund project from June 2008 until September 2015. It formally began operations in October 2015. TMF is currently implementing its 2015-2018 strategic plan, Strengthening Media for Accountability, towards three basic objectives. The first two are concerned with increasing the professional capacity of media organizations and stakeholders while also increasing the quality, quantity and diversity of investigative and public interest journalism products in the media sector. The third objective is focused on ensuring the organization`s growth and sustainability.

Purpose of the Job
The purpose of this job is to provide efficient and effective financial and grants management, human resource management, physical assets management, procurement management and organizational effectiveness and leadership of the finance, grants and administration unit. The role also includes development partner contract compliance, risk management and tax compliance.
Reporting Line: The Finance/Grants and Administration Manager will report to the Executive Director
Supervisory Role: He/she will directly supervise the Management Accountant, Financial Accountant, Senior Grants Monitoring Officer and Administrator.
Employment Category: The successful applicant will be employed on a renewable contract basis, subject to work performance and availability of financial resources.
Starting date: 1 February, 2016
Education/professional qualification: Master`s degree in Accounting and Finance or equivalent qualification plus CPA (T) and registration by NBAA as Certified public Accountant, Risk Management and experience with Tanzania Labour Laws will be an added advantage.

Skills, Experience and Competencies
• At least 5 years` experience in a senior financial management position.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in excel, word, outlook, and access
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff, groups and major projects or initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
• Budget development and oversight experience.
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace.
• Knowledge of tax and other compliance implications for non-profits.
• Strong negotiation skills.
Salary and benefits: SH 5, 522,223/= to SH 6, 626,666/= monthly with benefits such as office lunch, pension, health and group accident insurance and mobile phone allowance.
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Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer
Purpose of the Job
The purpose of this job is to review, develop and implement the TMF M&E framework, foster and coordinate internal and external learning through research, surveys, content analysis and impact verification and produce quality M&E documentation, to input into the quarterly, semi-annual reports. The incumbent will monitor new developments, analyze media trends and the legal work environment to provide knowledge and information for TMF to enable it function effectively as a learning organization. The role also involves examining the assumptions in the TMF theory of change and testing the practicability of the organization`s media transformation model.
Reporting line: The M&E Officer will report to the Executive Director.
Supervisory Role: He/she has no Supervisory role.
Employment Category: The successful applicant will be employed on a renewable contract basis subject to work performance and availability of financial resources.
Starting date: Effective from 1 February, 2016
Educational/professional qualification: Bachelor`s degree in a relevant subject or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and /or education and training.

Skills, Experience and Competence
• At least 3 years` experience in the field of M&E in a reputable organization.
• Experience translating findings/data into accessible reports for diverse audiences. Fluent in English and Swahil8i.
• Strong writing and mentoring skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
• Leadership qualities to inspire others and a team player.
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Job Title: Programme Manager

Purpose of the Job
The purpose of this job is to provide efficient and effective programme management in line with the TMF 2015-2018 strategic plan and ensure expected impact, outcomes and outputs are delivered timely. The job requires managing media transformation for sustainable accountability and quality media content delivery through media outlets, media organizations, media associations, independent producers and individual journalists. It also entails overseeing proper use of the Flexi-grant management information system at all levels and ensure sound and transparent programme management procedures are followed at each stage as well as management of related risks.

Reporting Line: The Programme Manager will Report to the Executive Director.
Supervisory role: He/she will supervise senior programme officers, programme officers and assistant programme officers.
Employment category: The successful applicant will be employed on a renewable contract basis subject to work performance and availability of financial resources.
Starting date: Effective from 1st February, 2016
Education/professional Qualification: Master`s degree in Mass Communication or journalism. Graduate or post graduate in journalism with any other Masters in any field is also acceptable.

Skills, Experience and Competence
• Minimum 5 years working experience in programme administration and project management.
• In-depth knowledge of the media sector.
• Visionary with strong leadership skills.
• Strong management skills.
• Financial management skills.
• Diverse networking capabilities in a proactive manner.
• Strong capacity –building experience.
• Ability to develop ideas and write proposals.
• Critical and analytical skills.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in both English and Swahili.
Mode of Application
Interested candidates should apply through: info@tmf.or.tz. The application must have cover letter explaining your suitability for the position and how your qualifications, education, skills, experience and competence fit the purpose of the job. Updated CV must be attached with contacts of at least three referees.

Application deadline: 4th January, 2016.
NOTE
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Source: The Guardian 15th December, 2015

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