HURUMA AIDS CONCERN AND CARE (HACOCA) is a registered Non- Governmental organization with its Head Quarters in Morogoro Municipal. It is a non-profit making organization incorporated under NGO act. 24/ 2002 of Tanzania to carry out interventions towards improving the quality life and well-being of marginalized communities in Morogoro region by promoting health, nutrition, education and household income.

HACOCA has partnered with FHI360 to implement the so-called EpiC project, a five (05) years HIV prevention project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) which is dedicated to achieving and maintaining HIV epidemic control.

HACOCA is looking for enthusiastic, creative, energetic individual to support the implementation of the project as described below….

Position: Biomedical Technical Officer

Job Objective:

Biomedical Technical Officer is responsible for provision of technical oversight and direction of project biomedical services. He/she is required to collaborate with the Program lead team to provide technical assistance on the provision of Key and Priority (PP) Population – focused HIV prevention, HIV Testing and Counselling (HTC), combining Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) services, HIV Self Testing (HST), Family Planning (FP), and linkage to Care and Treatment Services. This include provision of guidance, monitoring and technical assistance on biomedical services to government/ certified health providers at all program councils.

Main duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate council biomedical services in collaboration other project staff, implementing partners and other key stakeholders.
• Train and mentor government/ certified health providers and CHMTs to address their attitude and belief towards KVPs, as well as improve the capacity of providers to deliver biomedical services.
• Coordinate and offer technical guidance to timely implementation of biomedical services i.e. Mobile HTS, Index Testing, PrEP, HIVST and Recency Testing to health care workers (HCWs) work closely with senior level counterparts at the CHMT, Council care and treatment partners, and other government and non-governmental partners to advance HIV biomedical prevention for key and vulnerable population in the implementation council.
• Supervise the overall HIV case management i.e. identification, linkage and retention of KVP clients to care and treatment services.
• Ensure the operationalisation of the National Guidelines for Comprehensive Package of HIV Interventions for KVPs and others i.e. STI, FP and GBV.
• Prepare monthly service plans based on the mapping reports and the SBCC POs’ guidance to guide effective roll out of demand creation and biomedical service activities.
• Monitor implementation of monthly service plans, performance and progress to biomedical targets
• Supervise and provide technical support to government/ certified health, peer navigators, educators and mobilisers, assess biomedical activities and their integration into the other program services
• Liaise with the DACC and DRCHCO to ensure availability of biomedical supplies at the service delivery points.
• Ensure the dissemination of national policy, standards, and guidelines on KVP, PrEP, HIVST and HIV programming at the council level
• Document experiences, prepare program and site visits reports, presentations, briefs and articles/success stories
• Work collaboratively with other project team members to ensure accountability mechanism, assess progress to targets and quality of data submitted
• Assist with the identification of professional development needs for government/ certified providers and other field staff.
• Performs other related tasks as required by the Organisation.

Education and Experience:

• Qualification: Medical or nursing degree required, with additional training in public health desirable

Working Experience:

• At least 3 years demonstrated experience working in areas of biomedical HIV prevention including: HIV care and treatment (required), HIV counseling and testing services, and Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH).
• Knowledge of health and development programs in Tanzania including familiarity with the national KVP, youth and gender guidelines, standards and protocols.
• Experience in programs serving KVP and addressing gender norms. Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and sound understanding of the needs of KVP and other vulnerable groups.
• Experience in working with LGA, NGOs, CBOs and health facilities to implement public health projects , especially those working with vulnerable populations.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication.
• Well-developed computer skills.
• Fluent in speaking and writing English and Swahili.

MODE OF APPLICATION:

All qualified candidates should send their fully filled Applications including a covering letter, academic certificates (copies) and detailed CV to [email protected]

Deadline for applications is 16:00 4th October 2020. Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted for further processes.

Job Description

SUMMARY

Performs a range of operations on a variety of machines such as milling, drilling, bench lathe, surface grinder, saws, mills, etcher, tube deburring, presses, mechanical joint assembly, and a

wide variety of hand held tools. Checks work using various measuring instruments; adjusts equipment, replaces tooling as needed, maintains quality standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reads prints or job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Sets stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template.
• Positions workpiece against stops or aligns layout marks with die or blade.
• Pushes button or depresses pedal to activate machine.
• Observes machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction.
• Measures workpiece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
• Removes burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from workpiece.
• Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or workpieces.
• Set up machine, and count, stack, mark, pack, and transport finished workpieces.
• Etch metal as required.
• Clean metal via immersion or spraying with appropriate solution.
• All other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or

ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCY

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Organized – Ability to work in an organized manner, balancing several tasks simultaneously.
• Problem Solving – Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Project Management – Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time.
• Technical Skills – Shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service – Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills – Maintains confidentiality.
• Verbal Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork – Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values.
• Motivation – Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Professionalism – Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Completes work in timely manner; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person
• with an alternate plan.
• Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation – Meets challenges with resourcefulness.

Education Preferred

• High School or better

Behaviors Required

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations Required

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

How to Apply:

If you are up to the challenges, possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job tittle on the email subject (Mechanical Engineer) to [email protected] before 05th October, 2020.

Kindly indicate current salary structure and benefits on your CV. Due to time constraints and expected large volumes of applications, shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note:

Our client is an equal opportunity employer, who celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.

On behalf of our client who is present in one of the districts in Dodoma region we would like to advertise the vacancies for journalism and broadcasting in the following categories:

Presenter of Taarabu period

Educational, Social, Economic and Political Programs.

Recommended:

Job Description

Taarabu Presenter:

• Be well acquainted with the music of Taarabu and love Taarabu.
• Be aware of the rhythms of Taarabu and what should be prepared
• Be aware of Taarabu culture and the best way to make music popular with its listeners.

Basic Responsibilities:

• Collect and disseminate various information on the radio
• Preparing and airing radio programs
• Collect and report on basics that occur on a daily basis and especially in Dodoma region
• Attend press conferences, interviews and radio reports Make programs of everyday things or events that appeal to the audience
•  Research, satisfy, validate important information when discussing various issues as the sessions progress
• Provide cooperation to other broadcasters
• Performing other duties

Recommended:

Applicant should have the following qualifications:

Have a Degree in Journalism / Broadcasting or Diploma in Journalism / Broadcasting and even a Diploma in Journalism News / Advertising. Also, be creative and talented in public speaking.

How to Apply:

The person who has the qualifications should send a CV, Letter of application via this email: [email protected]

you request). If you need clarification where you understand this announcement you can call Ismael Nassary 0759261468. Be aware we need the stability to receive and review your applications with other applicants.

Note: Do not attach your certificates when applying for this job but your CV should have a referee with whom you have worked as your supervisors.

The applicant must bring certified copies of the birth certificate and professional certificates mentioned.

Application Deadline: 15/10/2020.

Due to the amount of time and requests we have, we will only call those who are selected to be eligible. Our client is an employer who cares about equity in hiring employees.

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified persons to fill in the above position which reports to the Group Financial Manager.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Provide technical support and advice on Management Accountant
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Plan, assign and review staff’s work
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Knowledge of cost cutting

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Accounting Supervisor, chief or senior accountant
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
• Must have worked in a modern corporate environmental

How to Apply:

If you are up to the challenges, possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job tittle on the email subject (MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT) to [email protected] before 15th October, 2020.

Due to time constraints and expected large volumes of applications, shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note:

Our client is an equal opportunity employer, who celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Country: Tanzania

JOB PURPOSE

The Internal Control Analyst is responsible for the implementation, monitoring and assessment of the internal control environment. As peer to the group, ensure that internal control environment methodology and guidelines are adhered.

The Internal Control Analyst has a supporting role towards the other functions, financial as well as operational, to help them to embed internal control in their day-to-day activities.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand and assist Internal Control Manager deploy the internal control environment (ICE) throughout the company.
• Is responsible to timely report to the corporate internal control function by responding to queries.
• Provide training on ICE to new employees and process/control owners.
• Field questions from Business Process Owners and control owners about internal control objectives, approach or how to handle specific situations that arise.
• Time to time review and update of internal control matrix (backbone procedures) by identifying all controls owners, ensuring that that Business Process Owners have a complete list of all controls in their processes.
• Coordinate and monitor the timely and proper completion of the periodic internal control assessment (peer review) and ensure timely reporting.
• Help the company assess its status and compliance level with the Internal Controls and what developments are needed to achieve an acceptable Internal Control Environment by coordinating and monitoring response to Internal Control Self-Assessment Questionnaires.
• Ensure that control and BPOs understand the objectives of the controls assigned to them and that controls are properly implemented as per the requirements, if not, ensure that you are aware and understand the reason.
• To help the BPOs to assess status of their processes and gaps against the Internal Control objectives and the way the controls are being performed in order to ensure continuous improvement in the business processes.
• Reinforce ownership and accountability of Business Process Owners and Management.
• Ensure accountability & improvement monitoring of internal controls
• Follow up on the operation internal control action plan by ensuring timely remediation.
• Inventory all local policies and procedures. Determine the last review date and prepare a rolling plan for review and update. Update local policies and procedures, and implement where gaps or omissions have been identified and ensure consistent with Group policies and procedures. Initiate creation of non-existing policies.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics.
• 2 years of working experience in Audit, Risk, Internal Control, and Fraud or in any other area related to compliance category.
• Good Accounting skills, Communication skills and Analytical skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• High level of integrity
• Attentive to details
• This position is open to people: Local

“We are committed to equal employment opportunities and unbiased treatment of all individuals in all employment practices Only Successful Candidates will be contacted”

Only Successful Candidates will be contacted.

TO APPLY CLICK HERE

Yetu Microfinance Bank, formerly, YOSEFO, is one of leading microfinance institutions with over 20 years of experience in Tanzania and the only DSE Listed Microfinance Bank. Currently, Yetu Microfinance Bank has three branches and 15 outlets in six regions plus Zanzibar.

Yetu Microfinance Bank is recruiting for an experienced, motivated and hands-on to fill the jobs vacancies below….

Position: Senior Credit Officer – Credit Administration

LOCATION: Head Office, Dar es Salaam

REPORTS TO: Credit Manager

JOB PURPOSE:

The position holder will be responsible for preparing and analyzing various reports required by the bank and other stakeholders. Carry out credit administration tasks as assigned to him/her, which include review of credit files, preparation of offer letters, maintenance of loan facility in the core banking system, marking of overdraft limits, , collation of all loan documentation, holding deposits in lien, lodging and release of security documents and any other duties as assigned.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepare offer letters for review by the Credit Manager and other relevant signatories

2. Maintenance of loans, limits, letters of Guarantees and data entry in the core banking system

3. Perfection of proposed securities as per the approved sanction sheet actively follow up on pending matters on credit files

4. Issues instructions to service providers for land and legal charge

5. Monitor compliance of the credit policy and procedures

6. Generating loan disbursement report and batch proofing disbursed facilities to ensure to ensure they have been booked as per improved terms, i.e. amounts, interest rates, insurance repayment period, Instalment, loan in-lien etc. and initiate corrective measures where required.

7. Ensuring that loan protection insurance premiums are collected and forwarding instructions to relevant departments/sections for placement of covers over the loan facility

8. Generate and distribute credit reports to BOT, Strategic partners and management in accurate and timely manner.

9. Perform data analysis for generating periodic reports

10. Provide strong reporting and analytical information support to management team

11. Generate periodic and ad hock reports as needed.

12. Analyze business information to identify process improvement for improving efficiency and effectiveness

13. Provide Customer support in issue trouble shooting and resolution

Academic qualification

• University degree preferably in computer science, commerce, economics, statistics, mathematics and business administration
• Two years relevant experience and one year in similar position and preferably in financial environment
• Extensive knowledge on credit documentation in a banking environment
• Hand on experience on BR.Net is added advantage

Position: Senior Credit Officer

Reports to: Branch Manager

Location: Upcountry branches and Financial Service Centre

Number of vacant positions: 4

Supporting new and current clients on loan and credit products:

• Setting up meetings with clients to obtain information on their loan needs;
• Meeting and interviewing credit applicants in order to determine risk factors;
• Determining the most suitable loan option; and
• Providing guidance on the lending process.

Assisting the Manager, before the loan’s approval or rejection, by ensuring the client meets the requirements to obtain a loan:

• Collecting information and processing each file to the closing stage;
• Contacting other financial institutions to verify the financial background of loan applicants;
• Examining applicants’ assets and finances;
• Analyzing the applicants’ capability to repay loans by conducting a thorough assessment on creditworthiness; and
• Submitting a detailed report regarding any abnormality on the processed file.

Ensuring the repayment of approved loans and credits:

• Ensuring that all related paperwork follows regulations and standards;
• ordering appraisals to be conducted on applicants’ properties and reviewing the title insurances;
• calculating payment schedules; and
• monitoring clients in order to guarantee their timely payment and maintain portifolio at risk at maximum of 3%

Maintaining detailed records on the transactions executed daily:

• Organizing all paperwork and updating database systems; and
• keeping a thorough daily record of every activity and incidence held at the institution.

Processing, reviewing, and completing loan and credit requests:

• Verifying the documentation contained in each application; and
• submitting the application to the manager for the credit or loan’s approval or rejection.

Contributing to ongoing professional business development activities:

• Cooperating with the bank’s endeavor of achieving a gross revenue and net operating income objectives;
•  working alongside colleagues to gather marketing information, statistics, and trends; and
• building and maintaining an important customer base.
• Drafting all administrative paperwork including reminders, warnings, and updates in order to inform customers on relevant financial matters on theirs accounts and their status.
• Ensuring compliance with all internal control and established policies related to loan products in order to guarantee transparency in every application processed.

Daily tasks

• Contacting and setting up meetings with prospective and current loan clients.
• Interviewing loan applicants in order to determine and evaluate all risk factors.
• Communicating with other financial institutions to request details on clients’ creditworthiness.
• Promoting the institution’s services and assisting clients in determining the most suitable loan to meet their financial objectives and needs.
• Submitting the processed applications to the manager with the observations found in order to approve or reject the loan.
• Keeping loan files and clients’ information up-to-date by completing credit and loan documentation, preparing detailed reports, and maintaining comprehensive computerized records.
• Attend clients either in group meetings or individually
•  Providing good quality of customer service according to company policies.
• Researching, gathering, and analyzing data to make effective and profitable decisions.
• Staying up-to-date on applicable current regulations.

How to apply

If you fit the description, please send you application and CV to [email protected]

Application will be evaluated on rolling basis until a suitable candidate is hired.

Job Purpose:

the role owner is expected to design, implement, and document data architecture, data modeling and data collaboration solutions, which include the use of relational, dimensional, and NoSQL databases to support enterprise data management, business intelligence, machine learning, data science, and other data related initiatives.

Key responsibilities:

• Identification of banks critical data assets and related attributes.
• Ensure all solutions designed and deployed in the bank space to conform to required data standards and quality requirements.
• Analyze structural data requirements for new software and applications.
• Develop migration plans of data from legacy systems to new solutions.
• Design and support a robust data architecture that supports data collaboration, reusability and quality improvement.
• Implement business and IT data requirements through new data strategies and designs across all data platforms (relational, dimensional, and NoSQL) and data tools (reporting, visualization, analytics, and machine learning).
• Work with business and application/solution teams to implement data strategies, build data flows, and develop conceptual/logical/physical data models.
• Ensure proper controls/tools are in place to maintain data integrity across the bank.
• Identify the architecture, infrastructure, and interfaces to data sources, tools supporting automated data loads, security concerns, analytic models, and data visualization.
• Work proactively and independently to address data related project requirements and articulate design/modelling issues/challenges to reduce delivery risks.
• Ensure all data integrity challenges across the bank are properly identified, documented and resolved timely.
• Oversee and govern the expansion of existing data architecture and the optimization of data query performance via best practices.
• Engage with users during development and testing activities for data relates solutions.
• Conceptualize, execute, and refine design specifications in the form of process flows, information architecture, wireframes, prototypes, and functional design specs.
• Understand complex customer data, business goals, requirements, and translate them into functional and technical designs.
• Guide initiatives of data solutions designs and development.
• Guide Data Integrations and Modelling Specialists in development of stored procedures to create data targets that have been refined and meet required data standards

Experience, Knowledge and Skills Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer/Data Science technical or related field.
• At least 3 years of enterprise data systems design and development experience.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on relational, dimensional, and/or analytic experience (using RDBMS, dimensional, NoSQL data platform technologies, and ETL and data ingestion protocols).
• Experience with data management and relational database design and familiarity with data formats, table joins, and ETL.
• Experience in data quality analysis, data governance and modelling techniques.
• Experience in data related enterprise platforms.
• Experience in financial services especially in banking preferred.
• Advanced level proficiency in Structured Query Language (SQL).
• Good knowledge of metadata management, data modeling, and related tools (Erwin or ER Studio or others).
• Strong analytical, documentation and problem solving skills.
• Strong business analysis skills and project management methodologies.
• Knowledge in data architecture, data warehousing, master data and metadata management, enterprise information integration and ETL using a cross section of technologies and programming languages
• Clear understanding of common data requirements as they relate to the finance, sales, corporate, retail, marketing etc.
• Understands the impact of strong data governance in addressing data quality and integrity issues.
• In-depth understanding of database structure principles.

Location: Babati

Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time

Contract Type:  Permanent

Joining Vodacom is more than a job, what we do matters. We don’t just carry minutes, texts and data – we carry people’s lives. And that’s a huge responsibility. If you think for a minute about the people you rely on…the likelihood is they rely on us.

Customers are at the heart of everything we do and we want to make a difference to the lives of our customers, and the communities in which we live and work. We support our people to give something back to the causes that mean the most to them through helping them give time and money to the charities they love.

And what’s it like to work here? We have created an environment where you can look forward to coming to work and are empowered to be at your best. We offer flexibility in how you work that helps you do your job in a way that suits you, opportunities to help you grow and progress throughout your career and a choice of benefits to suit your lifestyle.

JOB PURPOSE

Maximises sales revenue by working through and with distributors, dealers and other partners within assigned territory. Works alongside distributors and staff to carry out all the activities required to achieve set targets. Monitors stock levels both at distributor level and in the trade; also identifies gaps in the distribution chain and brings them to management attention for action. Responsible for generating revenue by closing sales. Sells products and services directly to customers primarily via face-to-face contact. Develops strong relationships with these customers to ensure sensitivity to the customer’s needs, concerns and emerging requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures the achievement of agreed sales and revenue targets through distributors, dealers and other partners that resell the Vodacom’s products and services within assigned territory
• Implement sales and distribution activities in the territory
• Work with and support distribution partners
• Ensure implementation and maintenance of Retail execution and distributor operating standards within designated territory. These will include among others; availability standards, stocking standards, pricing, and retail POS standards
• Provide Reports(weekly, monthly)

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• University Degree or equivalent training in business or sales management
• Able to work under high stress with short-term targets and objectives
• High level of integrity and work ethics
• Presentation skills
• Computer literacy – Excel, Power point and Word
• Able to operate in a performance driven organization
• Knowledge of Swahili and English
• Clean Driving Licence

Skills

• Dynamic Prioritisation and Multi Tasking
• Business Partnering
• Requirements Analysis
• Change and Adaptability
• Data Driven Decision Making
• Complexity Management
• Expert Communication
• Drives Continuous Improvement

Commitment from Vodacom

Vodacom is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognized, developed and rewarded. We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people’s individual differences – we are not only multinational but multicultural too. At Vodacom you will have access to our excellent flexible benefits programme that you would expect from any global company.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Management and Development for Health (MDH) is a non-profit organization in Tanzania contributing to address public health priorities. MDH works with the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MOHCDGEC); President’s Office Regional Authorities and Local Government (PORALG); as well as academic and non-academic institutions to address the problems of Tuberculosis, Malaria, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health and to undertake initiatives to advance public health research, education, and services to improve health and lives of the people of Tanzania.

In Dar es Salaam, MDH supports the Government of Tanzania through the Regional Government and Municipal councils of Ilala, Temeke, Kinondoni, Ubungo and Kigamboni in the provision of comprehensive facility-based HIV prevention, care and treatment services and program management. In order to strengthen care and treatment of PLWHA in Dar es Salaam, MDH in collaboration with Ilala, Kinondoni, Ubungo and Kigamboni Municipal Councils have pleasure to invite suitable candidates to fill the following contracted vacancies:

Job Title: FACILITY BASED TRACKER (11 posts)

Full time work station: CTC and PMTCT Clinics

Reports to:   Facility In-charge

Qualification:

• The facility Based Tracker should have the following qualifications:
• A Minimum of form four education, with diploma in social work or community development or any other health related
• Bachelor degree on social and community development is an added
• Must have certificate in basic computer applications,
• At least one (1) year experience working in the field of expertise

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify patients who missed their clinic visits schedule timely and conduct telephone tracking.
• Prepare, share list with, and support CBHS providers/peers/community tracker to conduct home visits to track all clients who missed their scheduled visit that were not found through the phone and those who don’t have telephone
• Update and Facilitate data entry of all tracking outcomes into the CTC2 card and database, working with clinician/counselor and data
• Conduct weekly review of CTC2 cards and database to ensure that tracking outcomes are updated and entered on CTC2 database
• Ensure unknown clients are tracked timely and 70% returned to care monthly
• Work with referral focal, counselor/ clinician to ensure that all transfer out clients have up to date/ reachable phone contact details and physical address on record
• Work with referral focal, counselor and data officer to confirm that all clients that transferred out reached their destination facility
• Provide health education on importance of clinic adherence to clients and family
• Supporting the patient adherence to medication and clinic visit schedules
• Record and report tracking services daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly
• Prepare summary report weekly, monthly and quarterly and submit to site manager and district retention and community
• Participate in data management and net loss analysis at facility and district level
• Participate in QI activities that aimed to increase retention at facility level
• Bring up ideas/ comments that may contribute to better system of patients follow up
• Perform any other duties as assigned by a line

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application letters, CVs, Certified copies of academic certificates and valid license to practice for carders with such.

Applications should be submitted through e-mail [email protected] to the Human Resource Officer – DSM Sub grantee by 29th September, 2020.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Duration: 1-year contract

Reporting line: Senior Project Officer

Position level: Junior level

Location: 2 PO’s in Mbeya/Songwe & 2 PO’s in Mbinga

Position Overview

Main objective of the function

Solidaridad’s Passport to Coffee Export (PACE) project aims to promote a sustainable and inclusive coffee sector development through a robust export oriented coffee value chain. This goal will be achieved through implementation of activities that seek to improve exports of premium quality Tanzanian coffees, increase incomes of coffee farmers including youth and women through job creation, enhance food and nutrition security of smallholder coffee farmers and enhancement of sectoral value addition and marketing. The project targets 22,500 smallholder coffee farmers with 52% being youth aged (18-35 years) and women in Mbeya, Songwe and Ruvuma regions.

The Project Officer reports to the Senior Project Officer. The Project Officer is responsible for the day to day design and implementation of the action and project deliverable. S/he is responsible for the coordination of interventions with Partner beneficiaries and related processes to ensure that Solidaridad’s Passport to Coffee Export (PACE) is delivered on time and produce the desired results within scope and allocated resource envelope.

Position in the Organization

The Project Officer reports to the Senior Project Officer. S/he will also be expected to work closely with the national and regional programming team, as well as the regional innovation team.

Result areas

Project Planning;

• Support the preparation of project work plans, budget and time schedules that support implementation of the project activities.
• Support the identification and planning of technical activities and requirements to implement the project as per the organizational standards.
• Project Implementation Follow-up;
• Coordinate and implement day to day project activities with partners and beneficiaries in the field ensuring that technical quality and standards are considered and respected during project implementation.
• Ensure project activities are on time, target and budget, using effective monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems to reach desired impacts.
• Assist the project team to trouble-shoot any project challenges during project implementation and identify feasible solutions.
• Provide regular and timely updates on progress and challenges to the Senior Project Officer and other team members.

Beneficiary Engagement and Accountability;

• Adhere to Solidaridad’s Code of Conduct and treat all beneficiaries with respect and without any distinction or discrimination based on nationality, race, ethnicity, tribe, gender, religious beliefs, political opinion or disability.
• Support the selection of beneficiaries benefiting from the project activities using the tools provided.
• Communicate Solidaridad’s Complaints and Response Mechanism target communities and participate in solving complaints related to the project in coordination with the Senior Project Officer.
• Keep records of all the project activity documents, in particular beneficiary list, completion certificates, attendance sheets etc.
• Maintain a beneficiary master database containing all beneficiary registration and baseline information, as well as the project activities from which the beneficiaries benefitted ensure the data is protected from misuse in line with Solidaridad’s data protection policy.

Internal and External Coordination;

• Participate in project coordination meetings with the project team.
• Participate in the development of project communication materials for internal coordination.
• Ensure that project lead farmers understand and are able to perform their roles and responsibilities.
• Follow-up the work plans and day-to-day activities of the project lead farmers.
• Ensure a positive working environment and good team dynamics among field team members.
• Undertake communication and liaison activities to actively consult and involve beneficiaries, key informants, actors, partners and stakeholders in all stages of project design and implementation.
• Cultivate good relations with key actors – local, regional and international, including government authorities and non-government organization actors, through regular attendance at technical meetings and bilateral meetings.
• Identify opportunities to collaborate and coordinate efforts with other organizations to ensure our activities build upon – rather than replicate – the work of others.

Partner Management;

• Provide support to partners in project implementation and ensure timely and qualitative implementation of projects by partners in line with Solidaridad’s and donor requirements.
• Participate in review meetings with partners, with particular attention given to the relationship aspects of partnership collaboration, and ensure that any issues or disputes are resolved in a timely and professional manner.

Logistics and Security;

• Contribute to the development of project plans (e.g. procurement, logistics etc.), when assigned.
• Send accurate and precise order forms in a timely manner to the quality function team.
• Ensure proper management and use of the project assets and stocks.
• Plan field team movements based on available fleet and applicable policies.
• Ensure that each member of the project field team is aware of security issues, policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and they follow them accordingly.

Finance and Quality Control;

• Forecast monthly cash requirements for the month’s project activities and submit to the Senior Project Officer
• Ensure efficient use of allocated resources while providing the required accountability in a timely manner.
• Undertake regular field visits to provide technical guidance and supervision to the lead farmers, as well as regularly monitor the implementation of recommended practises by farmers.
• Document lessons learned and best practices and share them with the Senior Project Officer and the Regional Communications Officer, so they can be reflected in project planning, communication materials and decision making.

Grant Management;

• Ensure adherence to donor procedures.
• Support the Senior Project Officer in the preparation of progress and final reports, ensuring quality and accuracy of technical information for activities.
• Participate in communication activities through the regular collection of pictures and stories related to project activities.
• Participate in business development processes through the provision of expert programmatic advice related to contextual knowledge.

Knowledge and Experience

• Relevant academic level education- Undergraduate degree– in relevant field (e.g. Agriculture, Public Policy, Development Studies, Social Science, Project Management, Strategic Management etc.).
• At least one (3) years’ experience working with projects funded by international agencies or development partners.
• Demonstrable experience in project design, planning and implementation.
• Experience with proposal writing and technical report writing.
• Experience in designing and facilitating workshops and seminars would be desirable.
• Experience in mobilizing, organizing and training producers in coffee.

Specific Job Requirements

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to implement projects in collaboration with local partners to effectively meet project needs.
• Ability to work effectively with governmental and non-governmental organizations and local communities in carrying out project objectives.
• Excellent reporting skills and ability to relate sensitively to diverse groups.
• Self-driven and able to deliver results with minimum supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English and Swahili).
• Excellent critical, creative thinking and analytical skills.
• Experience in program administration, operating procedures, oversight and monitoring.
• Ability to work with database applications.
• Knowledge of project funding procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to work in diverse situations.
• Experience in agricultural value chains preferably coffee
• Experience in implementing certification projects is an added advantage
• Demonstrate experience in a similar position

How to apply

Interested candidates that meet the above qualifications should send their cover letter, CVs and salary expectation to: Emails: [email protected]

Subject: *“Project Officer – Passport to Coffee Export (PACE)”

The CVs will be evaluated as they are received only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

*Note: This position is open to Tanzanian nationals and/or candidates that can prove they have the right to work in Tanzania at the time of their application.

2 Job Opportunities at Solidaridad, Senior Project Officers

Duration: 1-year contract

Reporting line: Tanzania Country Manager

Position level: Mid-level**

Location: Mbinga

Position Overview

Main objective of the function

Solidaridad’s Passport to Coffee Export (PACE) project aims to promote a sustainable and inclusive coffee sector development through a robust export oriented coffee value chain. This goal will be achieved through implementation of activities that seek to improve exports of premium quality Tanzanian coffees, increase incomes of coffee farmers including youth and women through job creation, enhance food and nutrition security of smallholder coffee farmers and enhancement of sectoral value addition and marketing. The project targets 22,500 smallholder coffee farmers with 52% being youth aged (18-35 years) and women in Mbeya, Songwe and Ruvuma regions.

Solidaridad is looking to recruit a Project Manager in the Tanzania Country Office. The Project Manager is responsible for leading participatory development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and learning of the planned interventions in line with the assigned project objectives.

Position in the Organization

The Project Manager reports to the Tanzania Country Manager. The Project Manager coordinates people and processes to ensure that Solidaridad’s Passport to Coffee Export (PACE) project is delivered on time and produce the desired results within scope and allocated resource envelope. S/he will also be expected to work closely with the national and regional programming team, as well as the regional innovation team.

Result areas

Project Planning;

• Review the project proposal, budget, targets, key performance indicators and ensure that the planning is realistic (Measurable, Reportable & Verifiable), both in terms of budget and implementation.
• Develop detailed work plans and budget in coordination with the respective partners as required
• Assist project partners to develop their plans in line with the required project objectives and deliverables.
• Support the project team by providing longer-term vision, strategic direction and appropriate planning aligned with Solidaridad’s regional and global network business plan.

Project Implementation;

• Work with the concerned staff and partners to ensure effective implementation of the project.
• Review the project plans annually to ensure that they are realistic, both in terms of budget and overall project plan.
• Regularly review & track the project progress against milestones and take corrective action where required, raising issues with the concerned personnel as needed timely and professionally.

Project Management;

• Promote and maintain effective partnerships with the partners and beneficiaries.
• Guide and lead the project team to achieve specific goals, objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the project.
• Ensure that work is appropriately delegated and staff members are empowered to carry out tasks independently where appropriate matching their skills and capacity.
• Ensure efficient project management procedures are implemented to enable monitoring of projects and accurate reporting of progress.
• Ensure strict adherence to Solidaridad’s ethics, policy and pro-actively encourage transparency and openness in all activities.
• Ensure procurement and contracts are prepared and issued to Solidaridad’s standards and procedures/ in-country legal frameworks / partners’ requirements and are managed effectively.
• Manage financial resources of selected tasks and components while coordinating with the Regional Project Finance Manager regarding budget control and financial procedures.
• Support collection and accurate reporting of impact data related to the project as guided by the PMEL Manager.
• Networking with Government and non-Government Organizations, and Private Sectors;
• Build strong relationships with the government authorities and arrange field visits and regular progress review meetings where necessary.
• Learn good practices from other organizations and reflect these in the project.
• Represent Solidaridad, building and maintaining relationships and partnerships with relevant service providers, government, national and international development partners, local stakeholders and communities, private sector and funder Partners representatives for effective implementation of projects.
• Contribute to public communication while supporting a strong and positive Solidaridad brand that is visible and recognizable while working closely with Country Manager and the Regional Communications Officer.

Project Monitoring and Reporting;

• Pay regular field visits to intervention areas to observe progress, with a focus on ensuring ‘quality’ outputs.
• Prepare project progress reports (Monthly and Quarterly) based on a structured M&E framework including a review on financial report and provide necessary feedback.
• Ensure quality monitoring data collection from the field and timely reporting.

Staff Management;

• Supervise, coach and provide mentorship to the project staff.
• Assist in the recruitment of project staff (as and when required)
• Manage the performance of the project staff.
• Develop plans for capacity-building of the project team to enable the team to be more self-standing in the future.
• Support effective communications and joint working within the team and with other teams across the organization.

Fundraising;

• Identify and discuss with the Country Manager and Regional BD Manager any potential future funding opportunities which present themselves in-country and provide advice on their suitability and potential alignment with the Solidaridad strategic direction.
• Initiate and participate in developing funding proposals

Other Ad-hoc Tasks

• Be cognizant of the wider implications of the project, working effectively with other Solidaridad functions in-country and sometimes at Regional level: Finance, Quality team, the Innovation team as appropriate.

Knowledge and Experience

• Relevant academic level education; Master degree in a relevant field (Agriculture, rural development, Social Science, Management, Business Administration, international development, Project Management etc.).
• At least five (5) years’ experience in managing projects funded by international agencies or development partners.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in a management position with international organizations.
• Demonstrate experience in agricultural value chains preferably coffee.
• An understanding of the policy environment, issues and stakeholders in the agriculture and/or agribusiness sector in East and Central Africa.
• Experience setting up new projects and programmes.
• Track record of delivering project goals within deadlines and budgets across public and private sectors and with NGOs.
• Demonstrable track record of effectively building and sustaining key external and internal relationships at community, utility and governmental levels to realize project goals.
• Leading and managing project teams of stakeholders including staff.

Specific Job Requirements

• Ability to work independently and lead diverse multi-disciplinary team; stakeholder management skills.
• Project management skills including strategy, planning, setting objectives and planning to meet those objectives, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, budgeting, financial management and sustainability.

Strong analytical skills.

• Ability to define new projects, establish overall scope and budget able to influence at senior management level, take a strategic outlook and to manage change where necessary empowering project staff and others to strengthen their capacity and capability through mentoring and coaching.
• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills, able to work well under pressure both proactively and prioritize a challenging workload.Good communication skills; able to communicate complex concepts in a clear and concise way to non-technical managers both in writing and verbally and to provide professional advice with confidence and tact.
• Motivating and developing teams, including performance management and appraisals.
• Collaborative approach to partnership working in a cross-cultural context; a team player, with strong problem-solving ability.
• Able to carry out regular in-country (and potentially) international visits and to deliver effective presentations.
• Experience in designing and implementing certification programs is desirable.
• Demonstrate experience in proposal development.
• Demonstrate experience in a similar position.

How to apply

Interested candidates that meet the above qualifications should send their cover letter, CVs and salary expectation to: Emails: [email protected]

Subject: *“Project Manager – Passport to Coffee Export (PACE)”

The CVs will be evaluated as they are received only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: This position is open to Tanzanian nationals and/or candidates that can prove they have the right to work in Tanzania at the time of their application.

Reporting to:   MONITORING & EVALUATION MANAGER

Location:  DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA

Who we are

With over 45 years of experience, working in over 60 countries, Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization. PSI is reimagining healthcare, by putting the consumer at the center, and wherever possible – bringing care to the front door. We are working to fix market failures, shape future health markets and shift policy and funding to better support consumer empowered healthcare.

There are over 8,000 “PSI’ers” around the world. We are a diverse group of entrepreneurial development professionals with a wide range of backgrounds and experience. All with unique skills that we bring to the critically important work that we do.

In partnership with the MOH, PSI will implement the HIV Self-Testing Africa (STAR) Initiative, funded by UNITAID in Tanzania.

PSI is looking for M&E Coordinator with ability to provide technical support for all related HIV self-testing activities, from design, implementation, data management, analysis and dissemination, among others; as well as monitoring the progress of activities and assessing the quality of the data collected and effectively ensure use of programmatic data for ongoing analysis of the solutions tested in the project and disseminate data appropriately and support evidence-based decision-making.

Your contribution

Under the close supervision of M & E Manager, the M&E Coordinator will be responsible with the following;

• Support the development of M&E plan and appropriate monitoring tools (informed by STAR) to assess the distribution models selected.
• Develop follow up protocol for collecting outcomes data
• Assess different distribution models for their integration with existing health delivery system based on program data.
• Ensures data collection forms and other tools are available at each distribution channel.
• Develop STARTz D2A framework to enhance data use within STARTZ team.
• Incorporate M&E tools into TOT training for dissemination to the end users
• Organizes and undertake training with stakeholders, including sub partners and government regional and district HIMS on M&E skills, DHIS2
• Conducts regular field monitoring visits to the identified distribution channel/or the data points
• Share results from assessments and evaluations through TWGs at country level to influence policy and guideline adoption.
• Develops Data Quality Assessment Plans.
• Conducts regular data quality assessments as planned in the DQA plan.
• Ensures timely delivery of feedback to field staff and partners.
• Monitor the implementation of data quality recommended actions.
• Prepares consolidated progress reports (monthly and quarterly) for project management to submit to the relevant bodies, in accordance with approved reporting formats and timing.
• Support the PSI M&E and programs team in other activities.

What are we looking for?

• Degree in Biostatistics, Social Sciences, Public Health or any other relevant field.
• At least 3 years of experience with M&E systems strengthening, program/project design, program and health related data management and monitoring in international organizational settings.
• Demonstrated experience in reporting tools, data analysis, donor reporting, and facilitation of use of data for decision­making
• Demonstrated computer skills and experience with SPSS and/or STATA, Excel and spreadsheets.
• Familiarity with reporting systems such as Demographic Health Information System (DHIS2)
• Demonstrated experience in developing M&E work plans and budgets for M&E activities.
• Experience working with HIV Programs is an added advantage.
• Working proficiency in English References will be required.

How to apply:

Application for the position must include:

• Cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements.
• Detailed curriculum vitae showing contact address, email, and day -time mobile phone number (s) and three (3) referees, ONE being your last employer.

Application will be considered valid, if sent/received before 1700hrs, Monday, 5th October, 2020. Please note that only short -listed candidates meeting the above requirements will be contacted. Send you application to [email protected] in MS Word or PDF file. Indicate the name of position on the subject line of your email.