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Vodacom Early Careers Programmes 2023 for young African graduates

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Vodacom is a mobile communications company providing voice, messaging, data and converged solutions to around 61 million active customers in Africa.

This is a permanent employment opportunity underpinned by 2 years of skills training programme that is specifically designed for the development of future leaders. The applicants need to have completed at least their under graduate degree or degree equivalent by the end of 2022.

Start date of the programme is 1st February 2023.

The Programme offers graduates a full rounded experience of the Vodacom business including mentorship and coaching, and on the job training, all whilst earning a full salary and enjoying all the benefits of a full time employee. At the end of the 2 years you will transition into a destination role within the organization. Following Discover, you will have the opportunity to apply for an international assignment taking you outside of your comfort zone to build your expertise and leadership capability.

The ideal candidate for this role should demonstrate strong potential in the following areas:
•    Time management
•    Interpersonal skills
•    Communication skills
•    Passion
•    Flexibility
•    Resilience
•    Digital savviness
•    Customer obsession
•    Innovation
•    Complex problem solving

Programme Requirements :
•    Must have less than 2 years working experience post studies.
•    Must be 26 years old or younger.
•    South African Citizen by Birth/Naturalisation, however, citizens of DRC, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique and Tanzania are encouraged to apply for consideration in those markets.
•    Must have obtained a minimum of 65% aggregate for completed or most recent academic results.
•    Must have a minimum of a B-degree (B-Com, BSc & B-Tech) qualification (NQF 7).
•    A 3 year National Diploma (NQF 6) will be considered in the following areas only:

* Electrical / Electronic Engineering

* Computer Software Engineering &

* Information Systems/Information Technology

Internship Programme

The Vodacom Internship programme is a 12 month fixed term contract which provides workplace experience underpinned by a carefully designed training programme. It allows one to gain valuable work experience, explore career paths, networking with professionals in the field, while earning an income. This programme is our pipeline into Vodacom Discover Graduate Programme or transition into permanent roles as opportunities arise. The applicants need to have completed at least their undergraduate degree or degree equivalent by the end of 2022.

Start dates of the programme are 1 February and 1 March 2023.

The objective of the Vodacom Internship Programme is to:
•    Develop a talent pipeline of skilled individuals for the core business areas within Vodacom; and to
•    Create opportunities for unemployed graduates with the required qualifications to develop competencies in the digital techco environment.

The ideal candidate for this role should demonstrate strong potential in the following areas:

•    Time management
•    Interpersonal skills
•    Communication skills
•    Passion
•    Flexibility
•    Resilience
•    Digital savviness
•    Customer obsession
•    Innovation
•    Complex problem solving

Programme Requirements :

•    South African Citizen by Birth
•    Must have 0-1 year working experience post studies.
•    Must be 26 years old or younger.
•    Must have obtained a minimum of 65% aggregate for completed or most recent academic results.
•    Must have a minimum of a B-degree (B-Com, BSc & B-Tech) qualification (NQF 7).
•    A 3 year National Diploma (NQF 6) will be considered in the following areas only:

* Electrical / Electronic Engineering
* Computer Software Engineering &
* Information Systems/Information Technology

Applying for the Programmes

Step 1

Before you can apply for a position, please ensure that you meet all of the above criteria.

Step 2

Once you have fulfilled step one, please click on the “Apply Now” button to register and apply.

Step 3

Once you’ve registered and applied, we’ll email you confirmation of receipt. Our Resourcing Team will then carefully assess your application and provide you with feedback every step of the way!

Applications close on 31 August 2022.

For any further assistance, please feel free to connect with us on [email protected] .

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Vodacom Early Careers Programmes 2023

TED Fellowship Program 2023 for young Innovators worldwide (Fully Funded to TED Conference)

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Application Deadline: June 30, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. UTC.

Every year the TED Fellows program selects a new group of extraordinary, multidisciplinary individuals by open application. We look for innovators on the rise in their respective fields who are doing bold, original work.

TED is looking for the people working on-the-ground on world-changing ideas — the doers, makers, inventors, advocates, filmmakers and photographers, musicians and artists, educators, scientists, entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and human rights activists. TED is looking for individuals who have a proven track record of great work in their field, with fine character and a good heart. We are looking for individuals from all disciplines, and who have collaborative, kind personalities.

TED Fellows are part of a diverse, collaborative and global community of more than 500 emerging and established experts. If selected, you’ll have the opportunity to give a TED Talk and gain valuable feedback from TED’s expert coaches on how to hone, express and communicate your work and ideas. You’ll receive career coaching and mentorship from the team of professional coaches and get public relations guidance and media training. You’ll participate in virtual programming for TED Fellows and be invited to attend a TED conference.

Duration:

  • The primary obligations of your TED Fellowship last for one year.
  • While the first year of the Fellowship is active, we like to say “once a Fellow, always a Fellow.” We hope that TED Fellows stay engaged and thoughtful members of the community for many years.

Benefits

  • TED will cover the costs of transportation to and from the TED conference, any visa you may need, accommodations and food while at the conference and conference registration.
  • Once selected, TED Fellows receive transformational support. The program offers them TED’s power to help articulate and amplify their vision. The program supports TED Fellows’ with the individual capacity-building required to take the global stage. TED equip Fellows with public speaking and media training, professional coaching, educational programming and connect them to a global network of peers and industry leaders.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the TED Fellowship Program 2023

Rhodes Global Scholarships 2023 for Postgraduate Study at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline:  23:59 GMT, 1 August 2022

The Rhodes Scholarship is a fully funded, full time, postgraduate award which enables talented young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford. Applying for the Scholarship is a challenge, but it is an experience which has helped generations of young people to succeed. Rhodes Trust encourage applications from talented students everywhere.

Rhodes Scholars come to the UK for two or more years and can apply to study most full-time postgraduate courses offered by Oxford University.

Requirements

  • The Global Scholarships allow eligible candidates from the rest of the world (i.e. not eligible under any other Rhodes Scholarships Constituency) to apply for a Scholarship, subject to nomination.

Eligibility Criteria
a. Nationality/citizenship: You may only apply to the Global Scholarships if you are not eligible to apply via any existing Rhodes constituency (https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/list-of-rhodes scholarshipconstituencies/). If you have a strong connection to one or more Rhodes constituency but do not meet their eligibility criteria you should also consider inter-jurisdictional consideration rather than the Global Scholarship.
b. Age: You must meet either of the below criteria:
i. On 1 October 2022, you must be at least 18 and have not reached your 24th birthday (i.e. you must have been born after 1 October 1998 and on or before 1 October 2004). OR (for older candidates who completed their first undergraduate degree later than usual)
ii. On 1 October 2022, you must not have reached your 27th birthday (i.e. have been born after 1 October 1995) AND you have met or will meet the academic requirements for completing your first undergraduate degree on or after 1 October 2021*

  • A university’s policy determines the date of completion of academic requirement for a degree and this may be
    different from when a degree is considered awarded by the university or the date of a graduation ceremony. In ambiguous cases, the decision of the National Secretary is final.

Academic achievement: You must have already completed, or will have completed by July 2023, an undergraduate degree (normally a Bachelor’s degree) with an academic background and grade that – at a minimum – meets or exceeds the specific entry requirements of your chosen full-time course at the University of Oxford (https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/courses/courses-a-z-listing)
Given the very intense international competition for places at the University of Oxford, candidates will have a greater chance of successful admission to Oxford if they have:
• A First Class Honours Degree or equivalent, or,
• A GPA of 3.70/4.0 or higher

Benefits

  • The Rhodes Scholarship covers Oxford University course fees, as well as providing an annual stipend. For the 2021/22 academic year, the stipend is £17,310 per annum (£1,442.50 per month) from which Scholars pay all living expenses, including accommodation. Please note – this is not sufficient to cover partners or dependents.
  • On arrival in Oxford, Scholars receive a settling in allowance and for those Scholars who transition to a second course of study in Oxford, they will again receive assistance to cover the fee for visa renewal and further application for IHS.

Selection Criteria

  • literary and scholastic attainments (academic excellence)
  • energy to use one’s talents to the full (as demonstrated by mastery in areas such as sports, music, debate, dance, theatre, and artistic pursuits, particularly where teamwork is involved)
  • truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness and fellowship
  • moral force of character and instincts to lead, and to take an interest in one’s fellow beings

Application Documents

These documents can all be accessed below.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Rhodes Global Scholarships 2023

5 Trainee Job Opportunities at Pivotech Company Limited

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Pivotech Company Limited

PIVOTECH Company Limited was inaugurated in the year 2007 as a brainchild of friends who met and discussed various issues including how infuriating the electricity problem was in Tanzania. The friends believed that “every problem brings new opportunities” and that was how the idea of forming a company was found. Over the years the company has been existent for over a decade persistently offering services in mission- critical operations such as O&M services to telecommunication, banking operations, downstream oil & Gas services, and maintenance services to the educational institution and government infrastructure related projects.These and such similar mission-critical operations are renowned for their intolerance to neither service interruptions nor service outages. PIVOTECH has been crafted with philosophical mold serve these types of niche industries. Our Mission We pay attention to technological changes and deliver valuable services to our partners, businesses and empowering employees at all times. Our Vision To create and maintain an organization of highly skilled professionals that serves our clients needs with honesty and integrity and to provide an environment that promotes organizational growth and employees self pride.

The company is hiring for 5 new Trainees. Interested to join them? Please Read the full jobs description through the PDF FILE attached below:-

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207 Job Opportunities at Tume ya Utumishi wa Mahakama/ Judicial Service Commission

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The Judicial Service Commission is a body created in accordance with paragraph 112 (1) of the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania for the year 1977. In addition, Judicial Administration Act No. 4/2011 gives the Commission of Judicial Service responsible for recruiting staff of various cadres of the Court of Tanzania and its other responsibilities. The Judiciary of Tanzania is the system of courts that interprets and applies the law in Tanzania. The current judiciary bases its foundation to the constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania of 1977. Under the Constitution of Tanzania, Justices and Magistrates are independent of the government and subject only to the Constitution and the law. The country has a dual jurisdiction system where there is a judicial structure responsible for Tanzania Mainland and another for Zanzibar. The Court of Appeal of the United Republic was established in 1979 as the final appellate judicial body with jurisdiction over the entire union. Mission To carry out the administration of Justice to the general public in dealing with disposal of cases effectively and efficiently.

The law body is hiring for new 207 vacant positions. Read complete details as contained in the PDF Document below:

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Job Opportunity at Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) – Material Scheduler

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Position: Material Scheduler

 

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Job Description :

Diageo’s performance ambition is to create the best performing , most trusted and respected Consumer Products company in the world. Our “must dos” set out where we aim to win in order to achieve this aspiration. Within Supply Chain this translates into goals that aim to deliver world class performance at best cost, drive value through exceptional service and enable new growth opportunities.

To enable this, an above-the-market Centre of Excellence (CoE) has been established to perform key functional areas within PLAN, spanning over all Diageo’s markets in Africa, leveraging a central pool of expertise that ensures standard and effective practices across countries.

Purpose of Role

The Materials scheduler in the Plan COE is responsible for scheduling the materials supply in to the local operations. It is locally based reporting to the Scheduling Team lead.

Working closely with the Long term material planners, suppliers, procurement and site operations the role sustains and strengthens effective communication between the CoE and key stakeholders in the markets, including Supply Chain Directors, Production and Materials Scheduling, as well as with Suppliers and 3rd Parties.

This role must be capable of performing root cause and trend analysis for critical case volume and inventory valuation data.

Your Role

General

Manage the local Materials Scheduling process

Ensure continuous replenishment of raw materials for the brewing and packaging process at supply locations in scope.

Manage the local purchase order/scheduling agreement process to ensure MRP signal is accurate and purchase orders are in place to facilitate material receipt and supplier payment.

Ensure efficient communication between Material planning team in CENTER OF EXCELLENCE , local Production Scheduling, local operations, and Procurement teams

Communicate to appropriate collaborators any risks to short- and medium-term schedule material for in scope production locations.

Support process improvement through interpretation of performance analytics.

Ensure an ongoing tracking of relevant materials supply chain metrics.

Do a deep dive on issues relating to material supply and supplier performance.

Drive standardization and automation of systems and processes:Ensure local Material scheduling systems in place are aligned to global supply planning codification strategy and standards.

Ensure effective ways of working with Data, Center of Excellence and local production/technical teams to ensure Bill of Materials (BOM)accuracy.

Ensure that all master data pertaining to MRP (e.g., BOMs, recipes, lead-times, batch sizes etc.) is maintained in the appropriate information systems (e.g. SAP, ECC6, APO).

Contribute to process improvements across the wider Center of Excellence .

Specific requirements

 

  • Knowledge of Materials Requirements Planning(MRP) and Distribution Requirements Planning methodology (DRP)
  • Experience in distribution / warehousing / scheduling
  • Understanding and experience in plant operations.
  • Experience within supply chain optimisation platforms (ERP / master data, time-phased replenishment planning systems).
  • Detailed understanding of end-to-end supply chain operational processes within Diageo e.g., DRP, Master Production Scheduling, inventory, conversion, logistics and customer service.
  • Influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Good communication skills – verbal, written and presentation.
  • Customer centric mind set.
  • High degree of quantitative and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
  • Proficient in MS applications e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook

 

Experience Required

+5 years in Material planning and/or procurement experience in FMCG (Materials Management, Materials Planning)

Additionally, some wider cross functional experience and beverage materials categories preferable. E.g. procurement, packaging, raw materials.

Significant line management experience required.

Experience with advanced planning software with Supply Planning (SAP APO would be an advantage).

Degree or equivalent in appropriate supply chain, engineering, or business degree.

APICS CPIM / CSCP or equivalent desirable

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo’s purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere”. This purpose is in itself inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, gender, disability, religion or ethnicity.

We know that for us to succeed and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the outstanding contribution each person brings.

Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don’t let anything stop you from applying.

Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Dar es Salaam

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Job Opportunity at Shree Hindu Mandal Schools – Primary School Headteacher

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Shree Hindu Mandal DSM [SHM] Jobs Vacancies

 

POST: PRIMARY SCHOOL HEADTEACHER

A renowned multicultural English Medium Primary School in Tanzania, in the bustling city of Dar es Salaam is looking for a dynamic leader with a clear vision on how to take the school to outstanding heights.

Requirements:

 

  • Post-graduation qualification in Education.
  • Evidence of continuous learning/ professional development.
  • Minimum teaching experience of 5 years in Primary school level.
  • Proven leadership experience in various departmental roles.
  • Proficiency in English, both written & spoken is a prerequisite.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and public communication skills gained in an educational environment.
  • Strong work ethics, problem-solving abilities, excellent organizational and administrative skills.
  • Outstanding leadership abilities in motivating, inspiring, and challenging both staff & students in order to promote the school’s vision and values.
  • Previous experience in leading a Cambridge curriculum school will be an added advantage.
  • Candidates should submit a handwritten letter of application, no longer than two pages, explaining your strengths as a candidate and why you are interested in this position.

 

Applications should include an updated CV, cover letter (as specified above), and copies of educational certificates.

Applications to be sent to: [email protected]

Additional Note:

Work Permits and Residence Permits will be taken care of by the employer. An attractive package will be negotiable based on proven work experience.

Deadline for applications will be on 18th June 2022.

Job Opportunities at UMATI – Resource Mobilization Manager

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Job Title: The Resource Mobilization Manager

JOB PURPOSE

The Resource Mobilization Manager provides strategic leadership and coordination of donor engagement and proposal writing. S/he uses an entrepreneurial approach in working with the UMATI team to develop and submit high-quality institutional and high-value donor proposals that are aligned with defined priorities, demonstrate impact, and offer value for money. S/he is proactive in identifying new and non-traditional sources of funding from a range of institutional donors and working to leverage UMATI’s funding prospects. S/he builds the capacity of staff to develop and manage strategic consortium partnerships with other NGOs and private sector organizations. S

/he will also oversee the development and implementation of the UMATI Resource Mobilization Strategy and Business Development Plan in line with the Six years Strategic plan. The incumbent is responsible for analysing and managing the relationship with private and global partners, and all fundraising channels and activities, ensuring engaged and long-term partnerships, as well as flexible and unrestricted resources for UMATI.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(i) Technical Leadership in Proposal development:

 

  • Develop and Execute a Resource Mobilization plan by assisting in identifying new donor prospects and deepening relationships with existing donors.
  • Coordinate and support programme team to develop sound proposals according to the Resource Mobilization plan and UMATI’s strategic objectives.
  • Support the rollout of appropriate processes, tools and templates (briefing notes, strategy documents, guidelines) to be used for resource mobilization
  • Initiate and lead all aspects of proposal development for UMATI in collaboration with selected proposal development teams.
  • Serve as the lead writer on specific components of the proposal by facilitating strategy discussions, drafting the narrative (including executive summary, technical approach, staffing and management, monitoring and evaluation, and organizational capabilities) and incorporating reviewer feedback.
  • Establish and enforce timelines, designate roles and responsibilities, and identify partners, at the different stages of proposal development.
  • Manage proposal development processes and ensure adherence to UMATI’s policies and procedures.
  • Review, revise and edit proposals developed by the country technical teams for soundness and compliance with donor requirements.
  • Coordinate and manage strategic consortium partnerships with appropriate local and international NGOs, CSOs, academic organizations and private sector firms for specific proposals to leverage UMATI’s chances of success in competitive calls for proposals and tender bids.
  • Prepare monthly reports on the pipeline, bid submission, bid wins/losses and submit to the Head of Programmes.
  • Keep a repository of all the proposals submitted by all the Programme departments

(ii) Donor Intelligence, Funding Opportunity Identification and Tracking:

 

  • Work with the Head of Programmes, UMATI HQ Resource Mobilization team to gather, update and share intelligence on upcoming opportunities, pipelines, and donor priorities.
  • Conduct Donor intelligence gathering.
  • Develop, nurture and cultivate relationships with donors and strategic partnerships that grow UMATI resources.
  • Identify and negotiate potential consortium partnerships with other organizations.
  • Identify and negotiate potential support and co-funding opportunities from IPPF Africa Region and other donors for UMATI programmes sustainability.
  • Regularly send out an updated tracker with information on funding opportunities to the Head of Programmes.
  • Maintain an up-to-date register of all donor databases.

 

(iii) Capacity development

 

  • Build the capacity of UMATI staff through coaching, mentorship, and direct training to participate in technical and cost proposals and other business development efforts through mentoring and direct training.
  • As a member of the UMATI Core resource mobilization team, contribute to the continuous improvement of UMATI’s systems for identifying, tracking, and pursuing new business opportunities, developing proposals and budgets, and managing institutional knowledge.
  • Support learning environment, share information and maintain confidentiality.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

 

  • Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Management/Economics/Marketing/Community development/Program management/Project Planning and development, or related areas.
  • At least five (5) years’ relevant experience in planning, managing and implementing projects (with a track record in resource mobilization and fundraising, especially in the not-for-profit sector).
  • Excellent leadership, management and teambuilding skills.
  • Proven ability to effectively manage relationships with the public and private sector and understanding of corporate social responsibility is an asset.
  • Current knowledge of development issues, strategies, as well as programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation.
  • Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills.
  • Extensive experience in research and policy-level analysis.
  • Experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
  • Experience in working with volunteers on governance-related issues would be value added advantage.
  • Knowledge of/experience with policy/advocacy and communications, and how to successfully incorporate them into resource mobilization efforts.
  • Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills in developing relationships of mutual trust and partnership with internal and external partners and stakeholders; experience in building coalitions.
  • Strong supervisory skills and demonstrated experience managing and coaching individuals and teams for achieving results.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment both independently and in teams, effective in time management skills and meet deadlines.
  • A self-starter, with good judgment, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing needs and priorities.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously with little direction.
  • Knowledge of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights.
  • Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
  • Ability to analyse problems and recommend a course of action.
  • Positive and pragmatic approach to achieving results.
  • Willing and able to travel extensively on UMATI business.

 

Mode of Application:

All those who meet the above requirements and would like to apply for the position, should send their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, attaching copies of their academic and professional certificates and three referees with their contacts to [email protected]

The position should be the subject of the email application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The deadline for submitting the application is on 12th June, 2022.

UMATI is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.

Job Opportunity at UN Women – Finance Analyst

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Finance Analyst 

 

UN Women

Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

Under the overall guidance of the Representative and the daily supervision of the Operations Manager, the Finance Analyst is responsible for providing oversight assistance to ensure capacity and support; assistance with development projects for the finance users of UN Women for better business practices and controls as well as automation; ensuring all finance users are compliant with and trained in the accounting standards, financial regulations and rules, policies and procedures; ; and acts as the Audit focal point for the Region in co-ordination with Finance Section HQ, as well as finance users in ROs and COs.

The Finance Analyst works in close collaboration with Finance Section HQ, Regional Operations Manager and Finance Specialist, Programme and Operations colleagues, teams at the country level, UNDP staff and Government officials ensuring high performance and efficiency in Finance.

Duties And Responsibilities

 

  • Manage the financial planning, analysis, and provision of services to CO in accordance with UN Women internal control framework, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
  • Recommend and/or implement cost saving and reduction strategies.
  • Review and/or verify financial transactions/activities, recording/reporting system and audit reports. Co-ordinate with Finance Section RO and HQ on suggestions for amendments.
  • Review financial business processes and use of Atlas system to ensure accurate and complete reporting of financial transactions by UN Women staff in accordance with the Internal Control Framework and Delegation of Authority and the timely flow of financial information in UN Women for management, monitoring and oversight purposes.
  • Analyze and oversee all financial resources managed by the CO and provide high-quality professional advice on financial issues to management, as necessary.
  • Coordinate cash management processes, including liquidity management, recommend imprest (petty cash) level, risk assessment, security for cash assets on site.
  • Assist with financial risk assessment reviews for the CO, by identifying areas of risk and providing recommendations and action plans for addressing issues raised.
  • Coordinate the monitoring and oversight of financial systems in accordance with UN Women rules, regulations, policies and procedures
  • Monitor financial systems and reports for unusual activities, transactions, investigate anomalies.
  • Coordinate the CO timely completion of finance areas of the Month-end Instructions Checklist and Year-end Instructions Closure Checklist;
  • Draft all financial reports in accordance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and ensure continued compliance. Monitor the CO for compliance with IPSAS accounting standards by reviewing business processes and systems modules resulting in IPSAS compliant general ledger and financial statements.
  • Review Implementing Partner advance procedures and test against UN Women policies to ensure compliance. Investigate and follow up on any anomalies for timely action and resolution, as necessary.
  • Provide oversight to ensure the proper follow up of advances to implementing partners, review their financial reports together with project managers.
  • Monitor the financial status and under the guidance of the Operations Manager implement control mechanisms for management/development projects.
  • Review all contractual arrangements with suppliers of goods and services to ensure that the financial terms and conditions of all contracts are being adhered to by the suppliers of goods and services.
  • Report to Operations Manager any case of non-adherence for timely action and recommendations for actions/decisions, as necessary.
  • Respond to questions and provide analysis as requested to the Finance Section HQ.
  • Coordinate financial reporting in the CO in accordance with UN Women rules, regulations, policies and procedures
  • Track and report contributions within the resource mobilization efforts, including pipeline, contracted and overdue and future milestones. Review contributions receivables and provide information to Operations Manager for follow up, as necessary.
  • Follow up and/or take prompt action to respond to audit and other findings on financial management.
  • Coordinate the audit process in accordance with UN Women rules, regulations, policies and procedures
  • Coordinate the pre-audit preparations for financial management of the CO to be audit ready and complete the pre-audit checklist . Travel to the sub-offices as necessary to assist during CO audits.
  • Contribute technically to the training in the CO as part of the training plan or requirement of pre-audit preparations or as otherwise determined by Operations Manager.
  • Recommend responses to internal and external audit inquiries and other findings related to financial management for review/approval by Operations Manager and incorporate recommendations in development in policies, procedures and practices;
  • Plan and track expenditures and performance audit of financial resources, including extra-budgetary income.
  • Coordinate programme/ project budgets in accordance with UN Women rules, regulations, policies and procedures
  • Coordinate all financial resources of programmes/ projects through planning, guiding, monitoring and controlling of the resources.
  • Prepare and monitor budgets of management projects.
  • Analyze and report on the budget approvals and the delivery situation of management projects.
  • Contribute to the proper mechanisms to eliminate deficiencies in budget management.
  • Formulate the budget, control allotments, monitor expenditures, and prepare revisions according to the needs of the CO.
  • Track the appropriate and timely use of financial resources.
  • Prepare cost recovery documents or bills for the services provided by UN Women to other programmes or organizations.
  • Create projects in Atlas, prepare budget revisions, revise project awards and status; and determine unutilized funds.
  • Implement and maintain control mechanism for development projects through monitoring budgets preparation and modifications and budgetary status.
  • Submit financial information for timely preparation of donor reports.
  • Prepare advance payments and direct payments for programme implementation and record them in Atlas.
  • Provide assistance to offices in the region in relation to project closure and provide training on a regular basis, in conjunction with Virtual Global Service Centre Finance Specialists.
  • Coordinate financial training and communication for the CO
  • Monitor the effectiveness of the services of the finance team on a regular basis to ensure close relationship between Finance Section and Finance Users in the CO and take corrective measures as needed.
  • Coordinate development projects to ensure effective finance and communication tools are in place and regularly monitored for improvements.
  • Perform the Finance Helpdesk function for CO to ensure accurate and timely response to issues and advice requested in conjunction with HQ Finance Field Support Unit.
  • Support in the implementation of the approved Training plans (specifically ATLAS and IPSAS) in conjunction with HQ Finance Field Support Unit and Finance specialist in RO on a recurrent basis to ensure competency across all Finance Users at the CO.
  • Provide oversight for Finance staff of the CO and monitor progress and provide guidance and direction to the staff as necessary to ensure goals and objectives are achieved.
  • Participate in knowledge management and capacity building
  • Identify, participate in the development and/or recommend enhancement/updates/improvement in Atlas financial modules for better business practices and controls in the CO.
  • Capture, synthesize and/or codify lessons learned and best practices in the RO/CO/ CO support and financial management and services. Disseminate to Finance Section RO and HQ to share knowledge and build capacity.
  • Contribute to the design of learning tools, best practices and innovations in financial business operational practices and management, promote transparency, ease of communications, hosting of financial documents, and all policies and procedures between all UN Women users of the CO data.
  • Financial tasks, approving and certifying function
  • Oversee that vouchers processed are matched and completed, transactions are correctly recorded and posted in Atlas; payrolls are duly prepared; travel claims and other entitlements are duly processed;
  • Implement timely corrective actions on unposted vouchers, including the vouchers with budget check errors, matching exceptions, unapproved vouchers.
  • Provide timely response to HQ requests to resolve financial data issues.
  • Perform delegated approval function in Atlas on a timely basis.
  • Review and provide financial clearance of all donor agreements as delegated for compliance with standard agreements on a timely basis.

 

Competencies

Core Values

 

  • Respect for Diversity
  • Integrity
  • Professionalism

 

Core Competencies

 

  • Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
  • Accountability
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Effective Communication
  • Inclusive Collaboration
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Leading by Example

 

Functional Competencies

 

  • Good knowledge and expertise in financial planning and management.
  • Good knowledge of complex financial rules and regulations, preferably UN/UN Women Financial Rules and regulations.
  • Good conceptual/strategic skills and success in implementing financial re-engineering, management systems development, policy design, innovation and knowledge product development is an asset.
  • Good knowledge and experience in the application of complex financial systems and modules (such as Atlas);
  • Good knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.
  • Ability to provide advice and support.
  • Good analytical skills.

 

Education And Certification

Required Skills and Experience

 

  • First Degree (Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree) in Finance/Accounting is required.
  • Masters degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is preferred.
  • Professionally qualified accountants from an internationally recognized institute of accountancy will have a distinct advantage.
  • Successful completion of UN Women’s Accounting technical test.

 

Experience

 

  • At least 1 years’ experience in an accounting-specific role with in a large international organization preferably in the UN system is required.
  • Demonstrated financial experience using an ERP financial system.
  • Demonstrated experience in providing financial and budget support to programmes/projects; Demonstrated experience at developing detailed financial reports for senior management.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of IPSAS/IFRS.
  • Demonstrated financial experience of working in a regional or multi-country context is an asset.
  • Experience in the usage of office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
  • Demonstrated experience using an online web-based management System is an asset

 

Language Requirements

 

  • Fluency in English is required
  • Working knowledge of other UN official language is an asset.

 

Submission Of Application

Please note that applications without a completed and signed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.

UN Women Personal History form (P-11) can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment .

UNWOMEN is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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Job Opportunity at Engineers Registration Board (ERB) – Personal Secretary

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Personal Secretary II

 

Full Time

Dar es Salaam

EMPLOYER Engineers Registration Board (ERB)

APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2022-06-02 2022-06-11

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i.To assist in delivering messages from the boss to the subordinates and feed backing;

ii.To assist in receiving files, delivering to the appropriate officer and returning back to registry;

iii.To assist in typing/photocopying open and confidential documents;

iv.To assist in preparation of equipment’s office requirement;

v.To assist receiving incoming calls, faxes, e-mail and answer them;

vi.To assist in preparation of agenda and organizing meetings;

vii.To assist in receiving visitors, interviewing them and direct them accordingly;

viii.To assist in handling confidential and sensitive official and personal information concerning staff;

ix.To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of a Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with passes in English and Kiswahili plus Certificate in Secretarial Studies with passes in Shorthand (English) and Hati Mkato (Kiswahili) at a speed of 80 words per minute with computer knowledge in MS-Word, MS-Excel, Internet, Email, MS-Publisher from recognized institutions.

REMUNERATION ERB OSS 2

The deadline for submitting the application is 11 June 2022.

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