Welcome to the Mount Meru Hotel. Located in Arusha, an oasis of tranquillity on Tanzania’s gateway to major tour tourist destinations regardless of the season, the hotel comprises of 178 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, 24-hour In-Room Dining service, an outdoor swimming pool and a well-equipped gymnasium. Mount Meru Hotel provides the perfect venue for meetings and events with more than 1500 sqm of meeting and banquet space, perfect for seminars, large conferences, cocktail events and corporate dinners, an ideal mix of categories to meet the needs of corporate and MICE visitors to the country.

The property offers uninterrupted views of the Mount Meru, the second-highest mountain in Tanzania, after Mount Kilimanjaro and pristine landscaped private gardens overlooking the Golf Club. The Mount Meru Hotel is located only 45 minutes drive from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), 20 minutes from Arusha Airport (ARK) and a 10-minute walk from the Arusha International Conference Center (AICC) and the historical Arusha Clock Tower.

Director Of Rooms

Mount Meru Hotel
Location Arusha, Tanzania
Education and Certifications
Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management
Ideally Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management
OPERA Property Management System software certified, will be an advantage

Experience

• Extensive Rooms Experience in Hospitality operations within an international hotel brand
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a managerial position of Front Office/Housekeeping
• Strong technical skills in all Microsoft Office applications and PMS system
• Experience in East Africa is an advantage
• Excellent communication skills both written and spoken in English
• Knowledge of a second language will be an asse
• Understanding of Revenue Management processes
• Proven experience with a wide variety of productivity and business software
• Demonstrated experience in handling complex situations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Prepares the budget and forecast for Rooms Division and Capital Expenditure budget
• Ensures that the annual Rooms budgets, monthly and weekly forecasts accurate
• Ability to effectively coordinate and manage tasks and priorities
• Conduct daily walk through to ensure standards, cleanliness together with all policies and procedures are adhered in front and heart of the house areas
• Coordinates with Revenue and Sales team to maximise room occupancy, rate and profits
• Reviews and monitor direct expenses in all departments and be able to explain differences
• Develops an operational strategy aligned with the business strategy and leads its execution
• Reviews and audits expenses and manage revenue targets
• Reviews reports and monthly P&L to determine operations performance against budget
• Coaches and supports the team to effectively manage occupancy, rate and expenses
• Adheres to and promote the Health & Safety policies to ensure a safe work environment
• Manages all operational tasks including their delegation and follow-up
• Ability to effectively coordinate and manage tasks, ensuring high time management
• Ensures clear communications with all other department heads
• Regularly schedule and attend departmental meetings and training sessions
• Possess and excellent attention to detail, analyse issues and identifies improvements
• Emphasises guest satisfaction during departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvements
• Uses personal judgment and expertise to enhance the customer experience
• Maintains a high profile in the day to day Rooms Division operation
• Ensures that the morale of all colleagues is high and as a result, productivity is high
• Develops strong teams through active involvement in the operations and the development and support of a continually evolving team
• Ensures that the morale of all colleagues is high and as a result, productivity is high
• Being knowledgeable of information on the hotel and surrounding area
• Be self-motivated and proactive going beyond the call of duty
• Ability to offer personalised service to every guest
• Trustworthy and discrete with a high degree of personal integrity and positive attitude
• Develops and maintain positive working relationships; support team to reach common goals
• Performs other reasonable job duties as requested by General Manager
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends and holidays when required by the business

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Receptionist 

The Embassy is responsible for representing and promoting Swedish interests in Tanzania and has approximately 40 employees. The overall tasks of the Embassy include supporting business and trade, development cooperation and consular and visa services.

The Section for Administration, Consular Affairs and Migration consists of 13 staff members and is responsible for a range of tasks including operational and financial planning, budget, logistics and maintenance. The section is also in charge of consular affairs and migration.

RECEPTIONIST

We would like to invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of a receptionist effective from October 2020.

Duties and responsibilities:

• The receptionist is the first point of contact for the Embassy, therefore, the successful candidate must have excellent communication skills in English and Swahili, a high level of professional integrity and be service minded. Specifically, the receptionist will:
• Be responsible for keeping the reception area clean, tidy and organised.
• Attend to visitors, in person or on the telephone.
• Deal with general inquiries on the phone, email or face to face.
• Oversee mail deliveries, packages, and couriers including the Diplomatic pouch.
• Draft written replies in English to public inquiries.
• Proof-read documents in English.
• Keep the internal telephone lists updated
• Assist with booking of Hotels and local transport for official visitor/planning days.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Head of Chancery or the Third Secretary.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Degree or Diploma in relevant field
• Excellent communication skills in Swahili and English.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
• Telephone Skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Prior administrative experience
• Ability to demonstrate high level of professional integrity.
• Service -mindedness.
• Problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal communications, team working skills and flexibility
• Merits include proficiency in Swedish as well as work experience from diplomatic missions and or international organisation and form of higher education.

If you are interested in this exciting career opportunity, e-mail us your CV (maximum 5 pages) and one page application letter explaining your suitability for the role. Please, do not include your certificates. Write “Receptionist” in your e-mail subject line. The deadline is 5th August 2020.

We regret the vacancy is not ideal for fresh graduates

Apply to

Executive Search and Selection Division Prospect Africa Limited e-mail:
[email protected]

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Project Officer 

The European Union Delegation to Tanzania is looking for: Project Officer

The European Union (EU) is an economic and political union between 27 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organisations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic representations, known also as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy.

The EU Delegation to the United Republic of Tanzania and the East African Community:

Supports Tanzania’s development agenda and sustainable development goals for a better life for all
Provides support with a view to inclusive growth, private sector development and job creation
Promotes fundamental rights, good governance and accountable democracy;
Fosters regional peace and stability, economic integration and trade development.

We offer

Upon recruitment, the successful candidate will occupy a specific job function as Project Officer – this job function may be changed in accordance with the needs of the Delegation. Specifically, the successful candidate will be part of the Economics and Governance section.

This is a full time employment. The post is allocated in salary group 1 which has a minimum gross salary of 6,229,814 TZS per month.

We offer other entitlements as per European Union human resources procedures applicable to locally recruited staff. The definitive salary will be determined based on the professional experience of the successful candidate. We offer a competitive position in an international environment. Benefits, such as additional pension scheme and medical insurance, are offered to employees and their families under certain conditions.

Reporting to the head of the economics and governance section, the Programme Officer will manage cooperation activities in the field of governance and civil society.

The main tasks will include:

• Programme management: call for proposals, identification and formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation activities
• Policy dialogue with CSO stakeholders
• Analytical work, briefings, technical notes, speeches
• Visibility and communication
• Development partners coordination and aid effectiveness

Required Qualifications and Competencies

• Background in economics, governance and/or public administration.

Experience

• Minimum of three years relevant work experience, or equivalent in postgraduate education /research.

Linguistics ability and Communication skills

• Fluent in English and Kiswahili.
• Very good oral and written communication.

Interpersonal and Intellectual skills

• High degree of responsibility and be able to work independently
• Ability to work in a team
• Professional conduct. Ability to focus on priorities and to organise work to deliver on time
• Flexibility to work under pressure and to respond quickly to new demands

Selection Criteria
Compulsory requirement

Asset

• Qualifications University degree or equivalent in a field related to economics, governance and/or public administration Postgraduate education/research
• Professional experience Minimum of three years relevant experience, or equivalent in postgraduate education /research Experience in the region
• Knowledge of languagesFluent in English and Kiswahili
• Knowledge of IT tools Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook

How to apply

Please send your application and supporting documents to
[email protected]

(link sends e-mail). The package should include a cover letter, a detailed CV.

The procedure

After the deadline for applications, the applications will be reviewed by a Selection Committee set up for this purpose. The Selection Committee will prepare a short-list of candidates who are considered to be the most suitable for the post on the basis of a preliminary assessment of the information provided in their application letter and the supporting documents. The short-listed candidates will be invited to an assessment phase which may include an interview if necessary – during this phase, the Selection Committee will assess the suitability of the candidates for the post.

The candidates who have not been short-listed will not be contacted individually; however, the Delegation will use the same means of publication as for this Vacancy Notice to inform the remaining candidates once the recruitment procedure has been completed and that a candidate has (or has not) been recruited.

The deadline for applications is: 10 August 2020

JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACADEMIC POSITIONS

Marian University College (MARUCO) invites qualified Tanzanians to apply for any one of the following vacant academic positions: Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Chemistry, Education, English, Geography, History and Physics.

Qualifications

Masters or PhD Degree or equivalent qualifications in the subject applied for from a recognized University. The minimum GPA for the Bachelor’s Degree is 3.5. For the Masters Degree the minimum GPA is 4.0 or a B+ grade for an unclassified degree.

Mode of Applying:

All qualified applicants should urgently submit their application letters together with an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV), contact address, names of three referees, photocopies of degree certificates and transcripts, and birth a certificate.

Applicants without teaching experience at university level will be interviewed. The interview will be held on Saturday 25th July 2020 at the College in Bagamoyo.

Communication on the outcome of the application will be made only to short listed applicants. Qualified Tanzanian women are strongly encouraged to apply for the listed positions.

All applications should be submitted to:

The Deputy Principal (Administration and Finance)

Marian University College

P.O. Box 47.

BAGAMOYO

E-mail: [email protected] and [email protected] Copied to: [email protected]

Office Assistant – Save the Children Zanzibar.

TEAM/PROGRAMME: Human Resource and Administration Team

LOCATION: Zanzibar
GRADE: Grade 7
POST TYPE: National

Child Safeguarding:
Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

ROLE PURPOSE:
The Office Assistant is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and tidiness of the office and for preparing and serving of refreshments for meetings/guests as required.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Supply Chain and Admin Officer

Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Tanzania since 1986 providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered in support of Got priorities and policies both directly and through local partners.  Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, nutrition, HIV/TB and emergency response.  In 2012, as part of a global reorganization process, Save the Children combined programmes of SCUK, SCUS and SC Sweden to create a single operation in Tanzania.  We currently have an operational presence in Shinyanga, Zanzibar, Songwe, Dodoma, Morogoro, Iringa and Kigoma and we work through partners in other parts of the country. We employ nearly 100 staff and have an annual operating budget of approximately $10 million.
Staff directly reporting to this post: NIL

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Responsible for cleaning and tidying up the office, dusting the furniture, washing of curtains and toilets.
• Cleaning utensils/cutlery used in the office e.g. cups, plates and cutlery including fridge, water dispensers etc. and to remove garbage from the office kitchen + from each office every day.
• Preparing and serving refreshments e.g. tea, coffee, water etc. for meetings and guests when required.
• Ensure that equipment, utensils and supplies are sufficient and in good condition and available including toiletries in the toilets e.g. toilet papers, disinfectants etc.
• Ensure safe custody of allocated materials/tools and account for usage including cups, glasses, cutlery etc.
• Ensure proper use of cleaning tools/machines e.g. mopping buckets, brooms and water dispensers
• Monitor and maintain office supplies, handle shortages and storage systems for supplies
• Perform receptionist duties when needed.
• Assist with any other cleaning or administration support duties (such as photocopying, filling and receiving of phone calls) as required by line manager.

Child Safeguarding

• All staff have an obligation to ensure they fully understand the provisions of the Child Safeguarding Policy, the Code of Conduct and related policies. They must conduct themselves in accordance with the rules of the Child Safeguarding Policy, in their personal and professional lives – which includes reporting suspicions of child abuse.
• All staff must ensure the way they are carrying out their work is not putting children at risk (or further risk).

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Ordinary Level Certificate in Business related field
1-2 years working experience in an office environment
Ability to understand simple instructions in English
Basis oral and written communication skills in Kiswahili and English
Basis numeric skills
Knowledge of the effective use of cleaning equipment/tools/materials
Honesty, reliability and dependability
Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret the requirements of the job
Demonstrated ability to follow through and complete assigned tasks in a logical and consistency manner
Proficiency in MS Office

    DESIRABLE:
Knowledge and experience in basis photocopying and filing

MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should submit their applications at Save the children office; Zanzibar Tiger House 2nd Floor before 4th August 2020 addressed to:

Zanzibar Representative,
Save the Children,
P.O.BOX 1267 Zanzibar

Closing date: 31 Jul 2020 – 23:59 EAT

Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania, United Republic of

Department: Business Support

Type: Fixed-term contract

Schedule: Full-time

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Reporting to: Project Officer
Location: Dodoma, Songea, Moshi, Iringa and Mafinga

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor degree in Information Technology
• Ability to train and presentation skills
• Technical skills – administrator lever in electrical devices like computer, tablet, networking, email, Microsoft program and social networks.
• Proactive, dedicated, team player and problem solving capability
• Experience in IT support in corporate or educational settings
• Proven experience in teaching/helping non-technical people to solve technical problems
• Flexible and capable for field work
•  Previous project management skills (activity planning & reporting) will be an added advantage
• Good communication skills and social empathy

Job Description

IT Coordinator
IT coordinator will be in charge of supporting the schools’ teachers and head teacher
during the project implementation.

1. Programmed visits to schools (the coordinator will plan the visit with Profuturo and
the local entity)

• Equipment review to guarantee correct performance of all devices.
• Meeting with the head teachers or school responsible of the equipment to check the project development and any possible incidence.
• Review the working calendar to monitor how different teachers uses profuturo‘s equipment and guarantee its use.
• Problem solving for the equipment and the platform, the network and the contents
• Platform administration to support the teachers in:
• Platform users’ registration
• Classes and content setting on the platform
• Providing internet connectivity to teacher’s laptops to send data and receive updates using the existing network connectivity or USB cellular connections
• Face to face meetings with teachers with special difficulties on the use of the platform specific training and problem solving.
• Based on the result of the platform, implement additional training to teachers on specific functionalities that they may find harder to use
• Training to new teachers: initial training for teachers joining the project and refresher training to existing teachers.
• Conduct on- site test with teachers and students
• Coordinate with the local teaching coordinator to solve ay teaching problem
• Gather insight about the use of platform in the field and suggest design improvement to the profuturo program.

2. Other activities

• To attend the requirements of the head teachers or the equipment responsible regarding any incidence with the technology, platform or content. The coordinator will receive training to be able to deal with basic problems.
• Notification of problem that coordinator cannot directly solve for remote support on higher complexity problems.
• Regular review meeting (to be held by conference call)

Kindly send your application through [email protected]

Position: Head of Administration and Human Resource

Job Summary
The Head of Administration & HR will be responsible for all Administration& HR related activities of the company in Tanzania. Reporting to the CEO, this position requires great knowledge of HR, Administration as well as business management. The role holder will work closely with the CEO, Investment Analyst, Head of Finance and functional managers to ensure that the company has the right people in the right places; in addition to ensuring that the company is able to develop talent from within.

Job Description

Reporting to: CEO
Location: Arusha

Our Client is a limited liability company registered in the republic of Tanzania, and was incorporated in 2000 under the Company’s Ordinance Cap 212 (Later Company’s Act No. 12 of 2002) . The main objective of the company is to operate as an Investment and holding company with the mandate of guiding and assisting in managing its financial resources and properties so as to achieve maximum returns.

Key Responsibilities
The main tasks will include, but not limited to:
1. Ensure that recruitment needs are managed and met; and that the recruitment process is standardized and well executed
2. Manage, improve and implement HR processes and policies
3. Oversee the implementation of employee management – including performance management; grievances; and talent development
4. Review and update job descriptions, remuneration scales, and benefits packages
5. Ensure that contracts, policies and processes are executed in accordance to the Tanzanian labour law
6. Learning and development: providing guidance on development for managers and their teams, and oversee the implementation of targeted training programmes
7. Measuring employee satisfaction and identifying areas that require improvement
8. Provide metrics to management to allow for better managing of teams.
9. Coach and advise on a wide range of core human resource functions including organizational design, HR policies, and best practices;
10. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and best practices in HR and administration procedures so that they are efficient, accurate, timely, and responsive;
11. Responsible for HR and Administration department budget; review and negotiate HR related contracts and agreements; and
12. Oversee all matters relating to facilities and administration, including building lease, front desk, supply resource management and records function.

Academic Qualification & Skills:

1. Must be a holder of a Minimum of master’s degree in HR and or Administration or related field
2. Vast Knowledge of the Tanzanian labour law
3. Exceptional communication skills at all levels (Very Fluent in English and Swahili)
4. Strong IT skills, always being ahead of new technologies
5. Minimum 5 years proven previous working experience of HR experience across a range of competencies
6. Proven track record of meeting ethical and confidentiality guidelines.

The ideal candidate should display the following key skills:

1. Ability to handle high levels of pressure and critical decision-making.
2. Strong leadership skills and experience
3. A team player, able to motivate team members and instill enthusiasm.
4. Process oriented & Results oriented, with proven success in exceeding targets
5. High integrity and openness combined with commitment to good governance.
6. Energetic, highly motivated, with an inquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation in pursuit of business growth and success.

If you qualify, kindly register and apply via link at the end of this advert , Deadline is 31st July 2020.

TO APPLY CLICK HERE

Job Summary
The Head of Finance will not only be an exceptional accountant and hands-on with company finances but will also be commercially aware, advising on the best path of growth for the business. The role of the Head of Finance has overall control and responsibility for all financial aspects of company strategy and is expected to analyze figures and implement recommendations based on these findings, with the most profitable outcomes. He will often be managing and leading a team through difficult periods including month end, year end and annual budgeting. Head of Finance is also expected to have excellent communication skills with all levels of staff, often having to work with various departments to help them plan and manage their own budgets. In periods of change and growth an effective Head of Finance is critical, coordinating corporate finance and managing company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity and acquisitions as appropriate.

Job Description

Reporting to: CEO
Location: Arusha

Our Client is a limited liability company registered in the republic of Tanzania, and was incorporated in 2000 under the Company’s Ordinance Cap 212 (Later Company’s Act No. 12 of 2002) The main objective of the company is to operate as an Investment and holding company with the mandate of guiding and assisting in managing its financial resources and properties so as to achieve maximum returns.

Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Form a close working relationship with the Chief Executive Officer, other Senior Executives and Non Executives.
2. Provide leadership to the Board’s Finance and Accounting strategy, to optimize the company’s financial performance and strategic position.
3. Take overall control of the company’s accounting function
4. Contribute fully to the development of company strategy across all areas of the business, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers.
5. Ensure that company’s financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth.
6. Lead and develop finance teams. Experience in people management
7. Work with senior teams to grow the business, formulating strategies and plans.
8. Ensure corporate budgeting processes are carried out and reviewed.
9. Take ultimate responsibility for the company cash management policies.
10. Present annual accounts to investors and shareholders
11. Ensure that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met
12. Corporate finance: manage company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity, disposals and acquisitions, as appropriate.
13. Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties including Customers, Executive Board Directors and Advisors

Academic Qualifications & Experience:
1. Must be a qualified member of an accountancy body (NBAA) and a holder of CPA or equivalent qualification with the necessary certifications as well as knowledge and compliance with the regulatory framework
2. Meet the requirement for a commercially astute, articulate, technically strong, dynamic, insightful and influential leader with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
3. Exceptional communication skills at all levels (Very Fluent in English and Swahili)
4. Strong IT skills, always being ahead of new technologies
5. Minimum 5 years proven previous working experience within a financial position
6. Should be able to manage big projects
7. Ability to negotiate and undertake resource mobilization on behalf of the company

The ideal candidate should display the following key skills:
1. Ability to handle high levels of pressure and critical decision-making.
2. Strong leadership skills and experience
3. A team player, able to motivate team members and instill enthusiasm.
4. Process oriented & Results oriented, with proven success in exceeding targets
5. High integrity and openness combined with commitment to good governance.
6. Energetic, highly motivated, with an inquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation in pursuit of business growth and success.

If you qualify, kindly register and apply via link at the end of this advert , Deadline is 31st July 2020.

TO APPLY CLICK HERE