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DAR ES SALAAM SERENA

CITY HOTEL EXECUTIVE CHEF ADVERTISMENT

Serena Hotels is a collection of fine luxury hotels and lodges in East Africa. We are renowned for our presence in magi­cal locations and have the highest reputation for standards and service. We at Serena recognize that human resources are our most important asset, and significant resources are allocated annually towards staff development.

We are currently seeking a qualified Tanzanian citizen to head our Kitchen team at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel whose responsibilities will be as outlined below:-

POSITION AVAILABLE: EXECUTIVE CHEF

The successful candidate will be responsible for all culinary initiatives in the kitchen. This position will oversee all day- to-day activities in the kitchen, training of the kitchen brigade, planning menus, overseeing product purchasing and managing the kitchen budget.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

• Accountable for the Food production strategy of a City Hotel.
• Providing guidance and direction to food production team, including setting performance standards and mon­itoring performance.
• Accountable for adherence to international quality assurance standards (SGS, HACCP), Food Safety, legal regulations and company policies, environmental policies and duty of care to customers and colleagues.
• Ensuring that all aspects of the Serena Culinary Experience are communicated and embedded within the kitchen team and other staff in the organisation.
• Innovative menu planning and design of food service within specified budgets and ensuring high standard of food presentation and portion/quality control.
• Ability to utilize guest feedback on food quality, popularity and conducting surveys to understand and capture guest preference and expectations on food offers.
• Developing food cost management strategies and initiatives without affecting standards.
• Creating a platform for financial growth through cost control and culinary excellence.
• Responsible for recruiting, supporting, training and people development to deliver a consistently efficient, high quality service.
• Ability to facilitate on-going team communications, including building internal and external relationships, man­agement reporting and client liaison.
• Responsible for proper care and maintenance of kitchen resources

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

• Education: Degree in hospitality management or Diploma in Culinary Arts/ Food Production
• Work Experience: 5 years’ managerial work experience in a 5 star/ luxury city hotel kitchen, with proven experience in successful team management and culinary expertise. International experience will be an advantage
• Personal attributes: Ability to demonstrate Organizational skills, business sense, culinary expertise, attention to detail, creativity, commitment, and dynamism with the courage to promote and foster independent decision making, enabling individual and team growth and genuine interest in customer service excellence.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants who have met the required criteria should address their applications and copies of certificates to:

Country Human Resources Manager

Sent on email: hr@serena.co.tz 

The deadline for submitting the application is October 15, 2020

NATIONAL INVESTMENTS PLC

JOB OPPORTUNITY

National Investments PLC is looking for a professional competent person to be employed as an INVESTMENT MANAGER OF NICOL PLC.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A degree in Economics majoring in Finance (Financial Economics) or a Graduate with a degree in B. Commerce-Finance. A person with 1st degree and with an experience of at least 5 years from any reputable company which is dealing with investment activities, who is also conversant with Investment activities is invited to apply for the job. Someone with Masters degree in Economics of Finance or Master of Commerce in Finance or Business studies in Finance and with a good experience in investment activities will stand a better chance for being considered for the job.

Other added advantages for consideration:

• An Authorised Investment Advisor with a license issued by the CMSA.
• A good knowledge of Financial Analysis, Investment decisions and Cost Benefit Analysis.
• Investment banking and Development Finance in relation to Commercial projects
• Capable of doing Project Appraisals, Feasibility Studies and Project ranking
• A good knowledge of Capital Markets including Stock Markets Business, Bond Market and Money Market.
• Knowledge of Risk Analysis, Risk Management and Risk Fledging
• Computer literate, preferably Microsoft office, and Microsoft Excel including Data analysis and Data Processing

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Investment Manager shall be the head of Investment Department
• Shall be able to prepare Business Plans for NICOL (both short term and Long-term Plans) and Review of Investment projects proposed for imple­mentation.
• Shall participate in the preparation of NICOL Budgets
• Shall advise the CEO and the Board of NICOL in all issues related to NICOL Investments.
• Should be willing to perform any other duties as may assigned by the CEO or the Board.

MODE OF APPLICATION:

Interested individuals who consider to have met all the qualifications and require­ments above can apply for the job.

When submitting your application, please enclose together with the following:

• Certified academic and professional copies of your Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees from any reputable University, College or Institution.
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae
• Three Referees

REMUNERATION:

Negotiable, but attractive package shall be offered as per NICOL salary structure

MODE OF SUBMISSION:

All applications should be sent through Post office; No application shall be re­ceived by Hand or walking in by Applicants. Lobbying is not allowed. Any lobbying attempts made by any applicant shall lead to his /her disqualification.

Please apply to:

Chief Executive Officer

National Investments PLC

P.O. Box 7465

DAR ES SALAAM.

Submission Deadline

The deadline for submitting the application is October 16, 2020

Our two subsidiaries in Tanzania are led by a board of three Managing Directors who are jointly responsible for the entire operation in Tanzania. The two subsidiaries, Q-Sem and Afrisem, consist of a total of 473 employees. Each Managing Director has his own field of attention in breeding, sales & production or finance/HR. The candidate we are looking for will be focusing on the production and sales activities.

Within this role the production responsibility focuses on the production activities at two stations. Together with the Production Managers you take care of a high quality seed production in Tanzania and breeding support for the breeding programs in Europe. In this role you work together with many departments and colleagues, such as the Quality Assurance Department, Station Manager(s) and maintenance and Repair teams to ensure high quality seed productions are carried out. An important focus is the optimization of several processes. For the commercial part you work closely together with the Sales Manager and the sales team, who serve all our clients throughout the country. You have an important people oriented role. You will provide purpose, direction, and motivation for the teams.

As Managing Director Production & Sales it is important to have a broad interest in all aspects of managing a company including fostering the Rijk Zwaan company culture and the public image of the company.

We are seeking a Managing Director Production & Sales with:

• An academic degree (Masters) in the field of horticulture and knowledge of growing vegetables
• At least 10 years relevant experience
• Proven and adequate horticultural experience
• People oriented leadership skills
• Positive thinking and attitude
• You are fluent in English. Knowledge of Swahili and/or Dutch is an advantage.

You are a good leader and organizer with an international outlook. You have an active and practical approach. You are persistent and you like to solve problems. You are able to think and act independently. You are a team player and you think in long-term processes. You maintain a good balance between the long-term goals and short term demands. You have an open personality, good communication skills, you are trustworthy and sensitive to good advice.

Rijk Zwaan: your new employer?

Rijk Zwaan is an international family company with a people-oriented culture. Rijk Zwaan is right at the start of the food chain. We develop vegetable varieties and sell the seeds produced from them globally. We have a long-term focus, which is why we offer our employees a permanent contract as soon as they join us. From our strategic position we contribute to the health and well-being of people all over the world. Everything we do is about growth. The growth of natural products that we export around the world. The growth of our company, which currently employs around 3,300 people in more than 30 countries. And above all the growth of our people: we give you every opportunity to use your own initiative and achieve your full potential. Working with colleagues to produce the best and tastiest vegetables. Reinforcing, helping and inspiring one another. That’s how we want to continuously work together towards a healthy future.

Interested?

Hagoort & Partners is coordinating the search for candidates for this procedure. Patrick Westerburger is the contactperson. You can send your reaction to pwesterburger@hagoort.com. 

For more information you can reach him on +31 (0)20 3011020.

AUDIT INTERNS (3 Posts)

ABA Alliance

Job Summary

Three audit graduates are encouraged to apply for internships

Job Description

a) Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the Audit Engagement Circle (i.e. from Planning to signing-off).

b) Actively engage in planning of the audit, actual fieldwork as well as completion and reporting.

c) Take full ownership of the engagement following up with the Audit Senior/Engagement Manager and Partner as the case may be in order to ensure effective completion of engagements.

d) Be a liaison between the Firm and the clients by applying leadership and negotiation skills

e) Be a team player. Demonstrate ability to work as part of the team. Identify own training needs and suggest improvement strategies.

f) Demonstrate high level of Professional etiquette

g) Complete staff performance appraisal per engagement

h) Provide regular feedback to Senior Auditors/ Managers and Partners, as the case may be, of progress or any matter for which you are responsible.

i) Keep abreast of key changes in the industry such as: changing legal statutes (tax, etc.); budget sessions; regulator’s pronouncements; IFRS/IAS updates; etc. and be able to provide necessary billable guidance to clients

j) Keep up-to-date with ABA Alliance’s products and services

k) Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of products/services offered by the Firm so as to identify and take up opportunities that may arise during the course of working with clients and/or networking.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AND EXPERIENCE:

The candidate should have the MINIMUM requirements as below:

(i) First Degree in: Finance OR Accounting from a reputable University

(ii)Must haveCPA (T)/ACCA. Candidates undertaking professional Examinations in FINAL Stages of completion will also be considered

(iii) Audit working experience of at least ONE YEAR with reputable Professional Firms will be an added advantage

(iv) Ability to work diligently demonstrating high level of commitment to work with MINIMUM supervision

(v) Good Team Player and Good Communicator with emphasis on ability to provide timely feedback for effective management

(vi) Willingness to learn and use knowledge so gained for furtherance of self & Firm’s progress.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND IN APPLICATION IF YOU HAVE NONE OF THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your signed Application Letter CLEARLY stating the POSITION for which an Application is made and scanned CV to: recruitment@aba-alliance.co.tz

The subject in the Email should also CLEARLY state the Position Applied. 

CLOSING DATE: Deadline for receipt of applications is 15th October, 2020.

Bank Officer – Teller

Location: Tanzania

KCB Bank Tanzania Limited

Job Details

Key Responsibilities:

• To offer quality cash services
• To ensure that customer account and instruments details are correctly captured
• Ensure that cheques presented are correctly captured
• Ensure that the names of the payee tallies with the name of the account and the beneficiary account on the deposit slip
• Ensure that cheques are properly drawn in all respects
• Ensure that the payee number is correctly indicated on the reverse of all cheque deposits
• Ensure that the deposit slips and the corresponding cheques have crossing stamp.

Daily Responsibilities

• To receive and post cash deposits, cheque deposits and money orders
• To make cash payments against authorized instruments.
• To issue cheque-on-selves against covers
• To give cash change
• To ensure that cash held in the till is adequate
• Lodge excess cash/currency in the strong room
• Ensure that cash held in the till at the end of business day tallies with the user’s cash analysis report
• Compile and submit cash returns in respect of own general ledger accounts.

Requirements:

• University degree or its equivalent
• Professional qualification (CPB, CPA, ACCA) is an added advantage.
• Fresh Graduate, one-year experience is an added advantage

How to Apply:

Please visit our Recruitment Portal below and submit your application.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY!

Bank Officer – Teller

Location: Tanzania

KCB Bank Tanzania Limited

Job Details

Key Responsibilities:

• To offer quality cash services
• To ensure that customer account and instruments details are correctly captured
• Ensure that cheques presented are correctly captured
• Ensure that the names of the payee tallies with the name of the account and the beneficiary account on the deposit slip
• Ensure that cheques are properly drawn in all respects
• Ensure that the payee number is correctly indicated on the reverse of all cheque deposits
• Ensure that the deposit slips and the corresponding cheques have crossing stamp.

Daily Responsibilities

• To receive and post cash deposits, cheque deposits and money orders
• To make cash payments against authorized instruments.
• To issue cheque-on-selves against covers
• To give cash change
• To ensure that cash held in the till is adequate
• Lodge excess cash/currency in the strong room
• Ensure that cash held in the till at the end of business day tallies with the user’s cash analysis report
• Compile and submit cash returns in respect of own general ledger accounts.

Requirements:

• University degree or its equivalent
• Professional qualification (CPB, CPA, ACCA) is an added advantage.
• Fresh Graduate, one-year experience is an added advantage

How to Apply:

Please visit our Recruitment Portal below and submit your application.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY!

Retail Banker

Location: Tanzania

KCB Bank Tanzania Limited

Job Details

Key Responsibilities:

• Increased business propositions that include deposits, asset to individual customers and small and medium enterprises.
• Growth and maintenance of the current business banking portfolio.
• Reinforce Branch Sales Strategy.
• Improve Customer satisfaction and Customer Retention.
• Achieve budgeted business for Business Banking and Personal Banking within the Branch.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Appraise customer proposals and make recommendations
• Build customer relationships through call visits
• Prepare customer profiles for cross selling opportunities

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree from any recognized institution
• Professional Qualifications (CPB, CPA, ACCA) is Essential
• Master’s Degree in Business studies is an added advantage
• Minimum five years of experience in Banking with at least two years in Sales/Sales Manager

How to Apply:

Please visit our Recruitment Portal below and submit your application.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY!

Agency Banking Sales Executive

Location: Tanzania

KCB Bank Tanzania Limited

Job Details

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitating first-contact meetings with potential KCB bank wakala
• Searching, assessing, accepting and processing prospect agents’ applications to become KCB bank wakala (Recruitment).
• Conduct first time (activations) and routine trainings to approved agents to ensure agents/agent users are able to provide KCB bank wakala agency banking services
• Submitting to the agent on time all tools of trade which are provided by the bank immediately after agent’s approval
• Ensure agents premises are branded (both internally and externally) properly by approved bank standards to ensure visibility by both existing and prospect bank customers.
• Monitoring agent activities, ensure compliance to bank’s agent policies and procedures and conduct periodic visits to their business places/premises (Relationship Management).
• Growth of agent turnover as per the agreed target
• Manage agent relationships and ensure agents complaints/disputes are sorted on time.
• Activation of dormant agents.
• Supporting agents in customer acquisition.

Daily Responsibilities:

New Business Development 50%.

• Recruit new quality business within the allocated market.
• Proactively create and develop business relationships with agents.
• Build close working relationships with Branch staff, SME and Corporate team to create business opportunities.
• Implement activities to deliver value added products and services at the agent location.
• Fully understand the workings of agent banking, operations and risk strategy.

Customer contact (40%)

• Customer contact involves discussions and negotiations with customers on business and operational issues
• The role holder is responsible for managing and responding to customer requirements
• Establish, build and maintain ongoing relationships with customers to develop, sustain and protect agent business.
• Develop a deep understanding of the needs and requirements of customers’ businesses
• Make sound commercial judgments in order to retain and fully develop customer base
• Provide evidence of customer demand to influence new products / enhancements / solutions

Planning and research (10%)

• Responsible for developing a personal sales plan to achieve targeted objectives and goals
• Personal time management of day to day activities to maximize return on resources
• Keeping fully updated on customer activities as reported in the media and via internal Group sources
• Maintain and understand the business environment in which the customer operates
• Constantly update knowledge on all products and services offered by KCB.

 Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Banking/Finance or equivalent from any recognized institution
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration is an added advantage
• Professional Qualifications: Agency banking and card background is an added advantage
• At least 1 year banking experience! 

How to Apply:

Please visit our Recruitment Portal below and submit your application.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Facilities Officer

Location: Tanzania

KCB Bank Tanzania Limited

Job Details

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers by responding to all enquiries, incident reports and requests related to the bank’s facilities for fulfilment as per SLA and policy.
• Stores management (Maintaining store records, receiving goods, inspection of goods, Sorting, Packing, Issuing, control and stock taking)
• Supervise delivery of service and goods, stock replenishment/resupply such as vehicles refuelling, delivery of fuel for generators, drinking water and other goods, corrective and preventive maintenance works for equipment and premises.
• Ensure compliance to OSHA guidelines and other regulations related to workplace hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain and continuously update the asset register to track warranty, asset life cycle and whole life costs
• Control cost associated with maintenance and repair of the bank’s facilities.
• Ensure availability of office utilities and consumables such as electricity, water, office supplies and groceries.
• Receive stationery orders from branches and head office departments and supervise issuance, shipment and creation of requisitions for items that are not in stock.
• Monitor contractor performance, recommending contract modifications when necessary.
• Perform basic maintenance on premises to ensure hygiene and proper physical conditions.

Requirements:

Bachelor degree in facilities management/property management/ Estate management/Procurement and supplies/ Materials management/ business related studies

Work experience will be considered as an added advantage.

How to Apply:

Please visit our Recruitment Portal below and submit your application.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY!

Key Responsibilities:

• Grow both Assets and Liabilities portfolio, from both existing and new customers.
• Provide Leadership and oversee RMs new leads and pipeline execution for both Assets and liabilities
• Ensure overall department revenue lines growth, i.e Profit and NFI
• Responsible for Customer number growth and value.

DAILY Responsibilities:

• Oversee the call Visits for both existing and new clients
• Ensure conversion of business pipelines and provide Management report to Head of Sahl Banking
• Oversee the CQ memo for own portfolio and Sahl Relationship Managers and Branch Managers
• Manage NPL for own portfolio and the overall Sahl department
• Facilitate, gather responses for queries during Audits
• To create and manage Sahl banking relationships and ensure optimal sells to all the customers being treasury customers, retail by way of joint calls and cross selling. Creatively tailor products to meet individual customer needs.
• Grow the Sahl banking customer base by recruiting new customers, and wallet sizing to the existing customers to attain high returns.
• Work in close partnership with Credit Department Team, Branch Managers, Legal Department Team, Head of Sahl Banking to ensure that the credit requests for new and existing facilities are correctly prepared in accordance with KCB and/or group policies.
• Provide feedback to the Head of Sahl Banking, or relevant parties in regards to facilities in KCB.
• Responsible for delivering a service to customers that matches the Bank’s mission statement.
• Be conversant with the KYC requirements. Undertake actions to ensure compliance and report suspicions. Exercise due care and diligence in ensuring all anti-money laundering and KYC requirements are complied with.

Requirements:

• University degree or its equivalent
• Relevant professional qualification in Banking, Accounting or Finance is an added advantage.
• Minimum three years of experience in Relationship Management and/ OR business development
• Practical experience in use of Microsoft Office Packages

How to Apply:

Please visit our Recruitment Portal below and submit your application.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Retail Banker

Location: Tanzania

KCB Bank Tanzania Limited

Job Details

Key Responsibilities:

• Increased business propositions that include deposits, asset to individual customers and small and medium enterprises.
• Growth and maintenance of the current business banking portfolio.
• Reinforce Branch Sales Strategy.
• Improve Customer satisfaction and Customer Retention.
• Achieve budgeted business for Business Banking and Personal Banking within the Branch.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Appraise customer proposals and make recommendations
• Build customer relationships through call visits
• Prepare customer profiles for cross selling opportunities

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree from any recognized institution
• Professional Qualifications (CPB, CPA, ACCA) is Essential
• Master’s Degree in Business studies is an added advantage
• Minimum five years of experience in Banking with at least two years in Sales/Sales Manager

How to Apply:

Please visit our Recruitment Portal below and submit your application.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY!

Agency Banking Sales Executive

Location: Tanzania

KCB Bank Tanzania Limited

Job Details

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitating first-contact meetings with potential KCB bank wakala
• Searching, assessing, accepting and processing prospect agents’ applications to become KCB bank wakala (Recruitment).
• Conduct first time (activations) and routine trainings to approved agents to ensure agents/agent users are able to provide KCB bank wakala agency banking services
• Submitting to the agent on time all tools of trade which are provided by the bank immediately after agent’s approval
• Ensure agents premises are branded (both internally and externally) properly by approved bank standards to ensure visibility by both existing and prospect bank customers.
• Monitoring agent activities, ensure compliance to bank’s agent policies and procedures and conduct periodic visits to their business places/premises (Relationship Management).
• Growth of agent turnover as per the agreed target
• Manage agent relationships and ensure agents complaints/disputes are sorted on time.
• Activation of dormant agents.
• Supporting agents in customer acquisition.

Daily Responsibilities:

New Business Development 50%.

• Recruit new quality business within the allocated market.
• Proactively create and develop business relationships with agents.
• Build close working relationships with Branch staff, SME and Corporate team to create business opportunities.
• Implement activities to deliver value added products and services at the agent location.
• Fully understand the workings of agent banking, operations and risk strategy.

Customer contact (40%)

• Customer contact involves discussions and negotiations with customers on business and operational issues
• The role holder is responsible for managing and responding to customer requirements
• Establish, build and maintain ongoing relationships with customers to develop, sustain and protect agent business.
• Develop a deep understanding of the needs and requirements of customers’ businesses
• Make sound commercial judgments in order to retain and fully develop customer base
• Provide evidence of customer demand to influence new products / enhancements / solutions

Planning and research (10%)

• Responsible for developing a personal sales plan to achieve targeted objectives and goals
• Personal time management of day to day activities to maximize return on resources
• Keeping fully updated on customer activities as reported in the media and via internal Group sources
• Maintain and understand the business environment in which the customer operates
• Constantly update knowledge on all products and services offered by KCB.

 Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Banking/Finance or equivalent from any recognized institution
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration is an added advantage
• Professional Qualifications: Agency banking and card background is an added advantage
• At least 1 year banking experience! 

How to Apply:

Please visit our Recruitment Portal below and submit your application.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Facilities Officer

Location: Tanzania

KCB Bank Tanzania Limited

Job Details

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers by responding to all enquiries, incident reports and requests related to the bank’s facilities for fulfilment as per SLA and policy.
• Stores management (Maintaining store records, receiving goods, inspection of goods, Sorting, Packing, Issuing, control and stock taking)
• Supervise delivery of service and goods, stock replenishment/resupply such as vehicles refuelling, delivery of fuel for generators, drinking water and other goods, corrective and preventive maintenance works for equipment and premises.
• Ensure compliance to OSHA guidelines and other regulations related to workplace hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain and continuously update the asset register to track warranty, asset life cycle and whole life costs
• Control cost associated with maintenance and repair of the bank’s facilities.
• Ensure availability of office utilities and consumables such as electricity, water, office supplies and groceries.
• Receive stationery orders from branches and head office departments and supervise issuance, shipment and creation of requisitions for items that are not in stock.
• Monitor contractor performance, recommending contract modifications when necessary.
• Perform basic maintenance on premises to ensure hygiene and proper physical conditions.

Requirements:

Bachelor degree in facilities management/property management/ Estate management/Procurement and supplies/ Materials management/ business related studies

Work experience will be considered as an added advantage.

How to Apply:

Please visit our Recruitment Portal below and submit your application.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY!

Key Responsibilities:

• Grow both Assets and Liabilities portfolio, from both existing and new customers.
• Provide Leadership and oversee RMs new leads and pipeline execution for both Assets and liabilities
• Ensure overall department revenue lines growth, i.e Profit and NFI
• Responsible for Customer number growth and value.

DAILY Responsibilities:

• Oversee the call Visits for both existing and new clients
• Ensure conversion of business pipelines and provide Management report to Head of Sahl Banking
• Oversee the CQ memo for own portfolio and Sahl Relationship Managers and Branch Managers
• Manage NPL for own portfolio and the overall Sahl department
• Facilitate, gather responses for queries during Audits
• To create and manage Sahl banking relationships and ensure optimal sells to all the customers being treasury customers, retail by way of joint calls and cross selling. Creatively tailor products to meet individual customer needs.
• Grow the Sahl banking customer base by recruiting new customers, and wallet sizing to the existing customers to attain high returns.
• Work in close partnership with Credit Department Team, Branch Managers, Legal Department Team, Head of Sahl Banking to ensure that the credit requests for new and existing facilities are correctly prepared in accordance with KCB and/or group policies.
• Provide feedback to the Head of Sahl Banking, or relevant parties in regards to facilities in KCB.
• Responsible for delivering a service to customers that matches the Bank’s mission statement.
• Be conversant with the KYC requirements. Undertake actions to ensure compliance and report suspicions. Exercise due care and diligence in ensuring all anti-money laundering and KYC requirements are complied with.

Requirements:

• University degree or its equivalent
• Relevant professional qualification in Banking, Accounting or Finance is an added advantage.
• Minimum three years of experience in Relationship Management and/ OR business development
• Practical experience in use of Microsoft Office Packages

How to Apply:

Please visit our Recruitment Portal below and submit your application.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

The International Division of Medical Care Development, MCDI was founded in 1977 with the belief that MCD’s successful approach to health systems development in the rural United States could be adapted to meet the needs of developing nations. A global non-profit organization, MCDI uses practical, evidence-based and high-impact approaches to strengthen health systems in developing countries. For almost 40 years, MCDI has worked to improve the health of vulnerable populations overseas through integrated, sustainable and locally-driven interventions. MCDI has implemented public health programs in over 40 countries aimed at targeting the world’s most vulnerable populations.

MCDI collaborates with donors, national governments, the private sector, health agencies, communities and local stakeholders to improve health and save lives in the following areas: malaria control; maternal, neonatal and child health; water, sanitation and hygiene; tuberculosis; HIV/AIDS; and other communicable diseases.

MCDI is actively seeking a Malaria Senior Technical Advisor for the PMI Impact Malaria to act as MCDI’s key representative within the project and will be responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of all malaria activities at the regional, district, and facility level for improved delivery of malaria-related services. S/he will liaise with and maintain productive collaborative relationships with in-country partners such as 1) PMI Impact Malaria Consortium (PSI/MCDI/Jhpiego/ UCSF/Global Health and Sciences/ MEI; 2) PMI/Country team and other PMI implementing partners; 3) Ministry of Health/National Malaria Control Program and other departments; 4) other stakeholders working in malaria, such as local NGO, private sector representatives, WHO country office, etc.

Essential Job Functions:

• Facilitating the establishment and development of laboratory services in Tanzania to support and strengthen malaria diagnosis, including coordinating and participating in diagnostic evaluations relating to improved malaria diagnostic services.
• Providing laboratory technical support to PMI Impact Malaria/MCDI including overseeing laboratory technical activities and ensuring high quality of project implementation in Tanzania.
• Developing and implementing training, continuing education and supervisory programs for laboratory staff to strengthen quality malaria diagnosis in Tanzania, including the development of health learning materials.
• Participating in the development of national laboratory policies and guidelines addressing malaria diagnostics and their utilization.
• Developing and strengthening national quality assurance structures, systems and programs for laboratory staff to support malaria diagnostic activities.
• Participating, cooperating and liaising with all MCDI partners, and with governments, institutions of higher learning, universities, schools of medicine and related fields, and other health agencies, both national and international with the purpose of developing and promoting the PMI impact Malaria project.
• Representing MCDI at a national, regional and international level.
• Assisting in developing and conducting operational research relating to the PMI impact Malaria project objectives; analyzing results and disseminating reports including publishing of scientific papers, and making presentations at national, regional and international meetings and conferences.

Other Duties:

• Assist in the dissemination of the malaria case management (diagnostic and treatment) policy
• Track and report on accomplishment of activities in the workplan
• Submit weekly written /or verbal (during weekly calls) updates on the work undertaken under each of the areas described above, significant achievements, challenges, and plans for the coming week.
• Provide Case Management training and continued adaptation of materials for the enhanced case management (clinical and diagnostic) supervision process: Materials for the malaria case management (clinical and diagnostic) supervision process, based on mentoring concepts, will be drafted and vetted as needed with the NMCP.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• At least a Masters’ degree in biomedical Sciences preferable in medical parasitology.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in malaria, especially on diagnosis,
• Experience working with malaria donors such as USAID, World Bank, Global Fund, DFID will be preferred;
• Experience in writing scientific report, manuscript and peer-reviewed publications;
• Good interpersonal skills, team player and makes her/himself available as needed;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Must have General professional and technical proficiency in the English
• Very proficient in the use of the standard Microsoft Office package with particular experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet Explorer.

Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania

Position Type: Full-Time

Expected Position Start Date: November 1st, 2020

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to mcdijobs@mcd.org Compensation will be based on USAID FSN scales. Position will be open until filled.

Closing date 30 Nov 2020.

Fairtrade Africa

INTRODUCTION

Established in 2005, Fairtrade Africa is the independent non-profit umbrella organization representing all Fairtrade certified producers in Africa. Fairtrade Africa is owned by its members, who are African producer organizations certified against international Fairtrade standards producing traditional export commodities such as coffee, cocoa, tea, cotton, bananas, mango, and non- traditional commodities including shea butter and rooibos tea.

Currently, the organization represents over 1.18 million smallholder farmers and workers across 28 countries in Africa.

ABOUT RECOVER AFRICA PROJECT

To mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Fairtrade producers’ health, well-being and economic sustainability, this project on RECOVER AFRICA: Fairtrade Emergency Initiative Fund, funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is implemented by Fairtrade Africa (FTA) from September 2020 to April 2022. The project aims to provide immediate relief to and support prevention of the further spread of the pandemic on at-risk producers in nine countries in Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Madagascar, Malawi and South Africa); as well as help producers recover from economic losses due to COVID-19, maintain and diversify their supply chain relations, and ensure business continuity, food security and income generation for their member -– thereby building producers’ resilience to future shocks and stresses

SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

FTA seeks to engage the services of a qualified language translation company based in Tanzania to carry out the translation of radio scripts on RECOVER AFRICA Project in into three local languages in Tanzania where there is a cluster of Fairtrade producers. The radio scripts will be originally produced in English. 

EXPECTED OUTPUTS

Translation of three (3) radio scripts in English into three (3) local languages in Tanzania.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE/EXPERTISE

FTA is looking for an individual firm(s) with demonstrated experience in translating radio scripts with socially relevant content such as the COVID-19 pandemic, gender equality, women empowerment and youth engagement. In addition, the said should possess the following.

•  An agency with at least five (5) years of expertise in translation.
• Proven translation experience

DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The successful firm is expected to carry out the assignment for three months (October 2020 to December 2020) from the date of signing the contract.

How to apply

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested and qualified firm(s) should submit their applications, which should include the following:

• Firm profile;
• Professional fee daily rate structure/rate card;
• 2 References and samples of similar assignments conducted in the past
• A list of local languages translation capabilities in the country

The closing date for receiving the application is 7th October 2020.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Please send the applications to recruitment@fairtradeafrica.net

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With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

 Job Summary

Develop tactical strategy and delivery plans, formulate associated practice/s and ensure operational implementation and adoption i.t.o. finance & performance management methodology, governance and delivery objectives.

Job Description

Financial & Performance Reporting: Prepare financial and performance reports, both management and adhoc, by coordinating the execution of the day to day and general accounting functions in order to enable decision making. Present monthly reports by ensuring the completeness, accuracy and relevance of the information to be presented to enable Group Finance Management Team to make informed decisions. Prepare, sign off and discuss the short term plan (STP), medium term plan(MTP) and rolling forecast(RAF) and budgets with the relevant stakeholders to enable consolidation into Finance forecast and budget. Work with the team to consolidate the financial plans generated by MTP, STP and RAF and sense check the consolidations prior to recommending 2 approval by the Head of Group Finance | Advisory Support: Provide advice and support to management on financial risks that might have an impact on profitability by discussing at regular intervals all financial related matters | Financial Control and Compliance: Sign off on the quarterly supplementary schedules and attestation to Group Finance prepared by the relevant staff in the prescribed format. Maintain appropriate internal controls in line with Absa group policy by reviewing regularly all variance reports and other reports where applicable. Interact with the Internal and External Audit team and provide necessary information as and when required Ensure cost centre Managers comply with all regulations and policies when reflecting the financial position of the business | Stakeholder Management: Communicate financial policies, procedures, standards and guidelines to the Senior Business Manager and Group Finance Management Team. Support projects by developing the financial component of the business case that is created by the management team to actively track and change benefits and costs of the project. Provide strong support to the operational team by having regular meetings with to share financial performance. | Executive Administration: Prepare the key themes, presentations and reviews for the Senior Business Manager and assist with detailed content when required. Ensure that presentations are packaged to reflect the business unit’s brand and the Senior Business Manager’s preferred style. Screen requests for meetings or events to be attended by the Senior Business Manager and determine which ones would be appropriate for personal attendance and which ones should be delegated to other managers in the business unit. Sign off proposals, quotes, invoices etc. based on the mandate delegated by the Senior Business Manager. 

Education

Postgraduate Degrees and Professional Qualifications: Financial Sciences (Required)

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U.S. MISSION DAR ES SALAAM

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The U.S. Mission in Dar es Salaam is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position below.

Position Title: Financial Management Analyst – OSC

Vacancy Number: DaresSalaam-2020-029

Duties

Budget Analyst 60%

Serves as the Budget Analyst for the Office of Security Cooperation (OSC), with the responsibility of performing the complete range of budget administration and control, including budget formulation and financial program planning and analysis, budget execution, funds reconciliation, fund availability certification and the technical budget support duties for Security Assistance, Operations and Maintenance, Traditional Command Authority, Morale Welfare and Recreation, Automated Data processing Equipment and Army Family Housing operating funds, and other funding categories as assigned to OSC Tanzania from the HQ USAFRICOM. Performs all technical operations in support of budget formulation, budget execution, reporting, and other requirements, using five authorizedbudget management systems with protected passwords. Review, comment, and adjust multiple OSC ICASS counts. Assist in close out of Military interdepartmental purchase requests (MIPRs) with different funding sources and Military Programs, working closely with the Security Assistance Manager and FMO. These funds are mainly to be used for IMS training, purchase of equipment for the FADM, TCT, Military- Military (M2M) events that will follow all necessary procurement procedures for payment. All procurement requests should be properly coordinated for timely delivery and maintain professional secrecy when dealing with military or procurement sensitive information. Prepare financial reports at the end of each mission/event by working closely with the FMO and to submit forms and invoices to be reviewed by the supervisor before sending to the appropriate US Military Service to include Africa Command (AFRICOM).

Office Manager 30%

Responsible for preparing all official travel orders. Process and coordinate travel paperwork (enrollment, visas, airline tickets, accommodation, per diem, etc.) for military officials attending training courses, workshops, or conferences (local and international) to include coordination and logistic supp ort during ship visits. Reviews incoming correspondence and drafts responses for standard questions and send for signature. This includes informal translations from Swahili to English (vice versa) and drafting replies or requests (letters sent to Ministry of Defense – (MoD) proposing activities, site visits, meetings, offering training opportunities, etc. in Swahili or English. Updates and maintains office files. Updates and maintains all office automation equipment.Responsible for ensuring office supplies are available and places requests to GSO using appropriate system for replenishment and maintenance and organization of Security Assistance electronic and paper files. Assist in checking on status and accountability on all US DoD-donated materials and funded activities by conducting EUM (end User Monitoring) verification as needed. Coordinate Security Assistance Operations (SAO) regular meetings and event participation with Host Nation Military and Government Officials through telephone contact or by way of sending prepared correspondence, following up with telephone contacts. This includes working from guest/participant lists, preparing invitations, and letters of notification of events. Operate and manage OSC Non-Tactical Vehicles thereby ensuring that vehicles are regularly serviced / dispatched. Maintain inventory for OSC properties. Perform other duties as assigned.

Security Assistance 10%

Serves as a back up to the OSC Training Manager on the OSC IMET program.

Note: This position description is no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by agency.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  Three-years of experience in finance and/or general clerical is required.

Education Requirements:

University Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  Fluent in English language and Fluent in Kiswahili language is required. (this may be tested)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to write professional correspondence in both Swahili and English is required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

The U.S. Mission in Tanzania offers compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:  Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

AEFM / USEFM

FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT:  Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, applicants MUST apply electronically via ERA.

For more information, visit this link https://tz.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Required Documents:

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.

• Copy of University Degree
• Transcript
• Copy of Passport/National ID/Voters ID
• Work permit (if not a citizen of TZ)
• Other (if any)
• Other 2 (if any)

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted only via email.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Tanzania.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants MUST follow instructions in the notice on the website:

Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.

Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted only via email

The deadline for submitting the application is October 15, 2020

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Job Title: Research Nurses 20 posts  

Reports to:Study Coordinator

Location: Mwanza, Simiyu, Geita and Pwani Regions

Job Summary

The E-MOTIVE research programme is seeking to deliver a reduction in morbidity and mortality from postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). The E-MOTIVE research programme is seeking to hire the services of 20 Research Nurse/Midwives to be based within study regions (Mwanza, Simiyu, Geita and Pwani) under the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences. The Research Nurse/Midwife will ensure that the trial is run according to the protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and local regulatory requirements.

Main Duties

Research

• Ensure that the trial is conducted in accordance with the protocol and standard operating procedures
• Assist clinicians and colleagues in setting-up patient pathways
• Attend trial-specific training and ensure that training is disseminated in the hospital allowing out of hours adherence to the protocol
• Administer drugs and therapy according to the protocol
• Complete and maintain case report forms in accordance with trial requirements
• Ensure that all staff are aware of the correct treatment pathway for patients and time points for data collection
• Ensure that data is captured in the source records and reported promptly to the Sponsor
• Be responsible for reporting adverse events in a timely manner at local level and escalate as appropriate
• Collect information for regular reports on the progress of the trial
• Assist in site audits and monitoring visits carried out by regulatory authorities or the Sponsor
• Assist with maintenance of accountability records, including retaining oversight of intervention supply stock levels at site
• Participate in and contribute to study/country general activities e.g. meetings, training etc
• Conduct face to face interviews and surveys for qualitative research (if required)

Clinical

• Practice always within relevant regulatory and ethics frameworks
• Comply with local institutions policies, procedures, standards and protocols, and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure these are observed
• Ensure that trials are undertaken in accordance with the terms approved by the local Ethics Committee and other local regulatory bodies, if applicable
• Develop the role by using evidence-based practice and continuously improve own knowledge
• Provide ongoing advice and information to subjects
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
• Work autonomously to maximise recruitment into the trials
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all involved staff

Education and training

• Consider the training and educational implications of the protocol and work with the Hub management group to develop appropriate strategies to meet these in order to ensure the safe and accurate implementation of the study by self and others (i.e. development of new standard operating procedures and standards)
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of information procedures and to train other health care professionals involved in patient management to work to the requirements of Good Clinical Practice
• Demonstrate a continuous process of professional and personal development in order to develop own and others’ skills and to be aware of changes in professional practice
• Participation in training of trial team members (i.e. medical students, nurses/midwives)

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience Required

 Essential

• Educated to Registered Nurse/ Midwife level
• Knowledge and understanding of research governance regulations, principles and guidelines including Good Clinical Practice, patient confidentiality, etc
• Excellent communication and listening skills with the ability to communicate effectively on many levels (including via phone and email)
• Able to develop and acquire new skills as required
• Ability to delegate and work with others
• Very well organised, with good attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with an ability to plan and prioritise
• Able to work independently, to prioritise their own workload to meet schedules and seek advice when necessary
• Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
• Good IT skills and familiarity with MS Office applications
• A flexible, team-working attitude
• Excellent writing and communication skills

Desirable

• Relevant post graduate experience in a research area or project
• Experience in clinical trials
• Experience working with a donor funded project and/or with private sector
• Experience in conducting face to face interviews and surveys for qualitative research

 Application Guidelines

Qualified and interested applicants are required to send electronic application letters and current CVs describing their experience, qualification and three reference contacts by email. Emails should be sent to fkaduma@gmail.com, beatricemwilike@yahooo.cm not later than 10th October 2020. Applicants should indicate in the email subject Research Nurse Position.

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

The International Division of Medical Care Development, MCDI was founded in 1977 with the belief that MCD’s successful approach to health systems development in the rural United States could be adapted to meet the needs of developing nations. A global non-profit organization, MCDI uses practical, evidence-based and high-impact approaches to strengthen health systems in developing countries. For almost 40 years, MCDI has worked to improve the health of vulnerable populations overseas through integrated, sustainable and locally-driven interventions. MCDI has implemented public health programs in over 40 countries aimed at targeting the world’s most vulnerable populations.

MCDI collaborates with donors, national governments, the private sector, health agencies, communities and local stakeholders to improve health and save lives in the following areas: malaria control; maternal, neonatal and child health; water, sanitation and hygiene; tuberculosis; HIV/AIDS; and other communicable diseases.

MCDI is actively seeking a Malaria Senior Technical Advisor for the PMI Impact Malaria to act as MCDI’s key representative within the project and will be responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of all malaria activities at the regional, district, and facility level for improved delivery of malaria-related services. S/he will liaise with and maintain productive collaborative relationships with in-country partners such as 1) PMI Impact Malaria Consortium (PSI/MCDI/Jhpiego/ UCSF/Global Health and Sciences/ MEI; 2) PMI/Country team and other PMI implementing partners; 3) Ministry of Health/National Malaria Control Program and other departments; 4) other stakeholders working in malaria, such as local NGO, private sector representatives, WHO country office, etc.

Essential Job Functions:

• Facilitating the establishment and development of laboratory services in Tanzania to support and strengthen malaria diagnosis, including coordinating and participating in diagnostic evaluations relating to improved malaria diagnostic services.
• Providing laboratory technical support to PMI Impact Malaria/MCDI including overseeing laboratory technical activities and ensuring high quality of project implementation in Tanzania.
• Developing and implementing training, continuing education and supervisory programs for laboratory staff to strengthen quality malaria diagnosis in Tanzania, including the development of health learning materials.
• Participating in the development of national laboratory policies and guidelines addressing malaria diagnostics and their utilization.
• Developing and strengthening national quality assurance structures, systems and programs for laboratory staff to support malaria diagnostic activities.
• Participating, cooperating and liaising with all MCDI partners, and with governments, institutions of higher learning, universities, schools of medicine and related fields, and other health agencies, both national and international with the purpose of developing and promoting the PMI impact Malaria project.
• Representing MCDI at a national, regional and international level.
• Assisting in developing and conducting operational research relating to the PMI impact Malaria project objectives; analyzing results and disseminating reports including publishing of scientific papers, and making presentations at national, regional and international meetings and conferences.

Other Duties:

• Assist in the dissemination of the malaria case management (diagnostic and treatment) policy
• Track and report on accomplishment of activities in the workplan
• Submit weekly written /or verbal (during weekly calls) updates on the work undertaken under each of the areas described above, significant achievements, challenges, and plans for the coming week.
• Provide Case Management training and continued adaptation of materials for the enhanced case management (clinical and diagnostic) supervision process: Materials for the malaria case management (clinical and diagnostic) supervision process, based on mentoring concepts, will be drafted and vetted as needed with the NMCP.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• At least a Masters’ degree in biomedical Sciences preferable in medical parasitology.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in malaria, especially on diagnosis,
• Experience working with malaria donors such as USAID, World Bank, Global Fund, DFID will be preferred;
• Experience in writing scientific report, manuscript and peer-reviewed publications;
• Good interpersonal skills, team player and makes her/himself available as needed;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Must have General professional and technical proficiency in the English
• Very proficient in the use of the standard Microsoft Office package with particular experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet Explorer.

Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania

Position Type: Full-Time

Expected Position Start Date: November 1st, 2020

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to mcdijobs@mcd.org Compensation will be based on USAID FSN scales. Position will be open until filled.

Closing date 30 Nov 2020.