Working at ATI offers unique career opportunities. Candidates are invited to apply for the following open positions below:

Position: Technical Accountant 
Your main role will be to assist the Technical Accountant in the maintenance of accurate technical accounts, as per approved policies and procedures.
Primary Responsibilities

• • Assist in processing all the business transactions from the underwriting department ensuring that the premium, commissions, acquisition costs and reinsurance premiums are captured accurately
  • Ensure proper filing and safe custody of accounting documents
  • Assist in reconciling reinsurance treaty returns with the accounting records before processing the payments

• Assist on reinsurers and brokers’ payments and ensuring proper allocation of payments
• Assist in allocating premium receipts
• Assist in analyzing premium receipts and in determining any available free cash for investment purposes
•  Perform bank reconciliations for premium and any other technical accounts
• Assist in booking bad debts
• Assist in requesting third-party statements and performing third-party reconciliations when possible
•  Handle cash (petty cash, per diems, cash withdrawals & remittances) and cash deposits
• Assist in managing travel expenses
• Attend to audit queries as and when required
• Perform basic book keeping functions as may be requested
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES
Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional Qualification

• Holds or working towards a Professional accounting qualification e.g. CPA, ACCA, CIMA

Experience

• At least two (2) or three (3) years of relevant experience
• Experience in the insurance sector would be an added advantage

Skills and attributes

• Basic knowledge of IFRS and accounting procedures
• Familiarity with accounting systems, preferably SAGE
• High degree of honesty and integrity
• Rigorous
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Ability to work cohesively to achieve results through teamwork
• Computer literacy and familiarity with accounting systems, Excel and the other standard office computer applications.
• Good written communication skills

How to Apply:
Please submit the following to [email protected]

1. An Application Letter (cover letter)
2. CV including details of your current remuneration package along with details of three referees
3. Personal History Form.PDF

Candidates are expected to be completely fluent in English therefore all applications must be submitted in English only.
Please note that once your application is submitted, ATI will only contact short-listed candidates. ATI does not accept unsolicited job applications.

ATI offers a competitive salary and benefits package and a collegial working environment commensurate with other multilaterals. ATI reserves the right to not make an appointment to the above vacancies, or to make an appointment at a slightly higher or lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.

African Trade Insurance Agency (“ATI”)

The African Trade Insurance Agency (“ATI”) is a pan-African multilateral financial institution established in 2001 by African States. ATI was originally launched with the technical and financial support from the World Bank Group and has had more recent support from the African Development Bank. ATI has grown into a market leader for risk mitigation in Africa, establishing itself as Africa’s primary trade and investment insurer and one of Africa’s largest Development Finance Institutions with an outstanding portfolio exceeding US$6bn at year end 2019.

ATI provides political and credit risk insurance to companies, investors and lenders doing business in Africa. For over a decade, ATI has maintained an A rating for Financial Strength and Counterparty Credit by Standard & Poor’s, and in 2019 obtained a second A3/Stable rating from Moody’s. ATI’s membership includes African Member States as well as a number of corporate and institutional shareholders. Besides its head office in Nairobi, ATI currently has offices in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia

Working at ATI offers unique career opportunities. Candidates are invited to apply for the following open positions below:

Position: Credit Analyst
Main Functions and Responsibilities
Under the oversight of the Senior Credit Analyst and overall supervision of Chief Risk Officer, your functions and duties shall be as follows:

• • For a given set of countries, analyse and monitor the general economic and political environment insofar it affects the creditworthiness of companies, including: Key sectors of the economy and their performance
  • Quality and availability of information on companies
  • The regulatory environment i.e. government regulations and policies towards commercial entities

• • The legal environment i.e. security perfection, bankruptcy and legal ways for debt collection
  • Undertake financial analysis of corporate customers using credit skills, ratio analysis; evaluation of parent support policies; judgement of management and strategy. In this respect, analyse historical and projected financial statements of potential and existing obligors, as well as potential and existing ATI insured’s; monitor receipt of quarterly/annual financial information and credit grading of accounts for annual review; monitor the quality of ATI’s credit exposure portfolio by ensuring that limits are consistent and respected, and to identify and signal early warning signs of credit deterioration
  •  Review and update (as may be required from time to time) the organisation’s credit information database and obligor underwriting system
  •  Evaluate and understand risks associated with individual applications for insurance, the underlying project, parent support policies, quality of management and strategy and recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures
  • Ensure compliance with ATI’s policies, including the provisions of the operations manual and ensure that ATI’s policy breaches are properly authorised at the correct senior approving level
  • Have contacts with key clients, banks and obligors in order to develop both general intelligence on a given sector or region and specific information about private obligors and public buyers
  •  Evaluate and document the soundness of the credit management policies of lenders and traders;
  • Contribute to debt collection and risk mitigation actions
  • Contribute to corporate communication exercises, workshops and conferences

• Travel on regular basis to meet information sources, clients, banks, buyers and other business partners
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned to you from time to time

The position will be based in Kenya, with the possibility of relocation to another African country.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Strong credit experience, preferably with an African bank of credit institution
• Fluent in English and, preference will be given to candidates with additional fluency in French or Portuguese
• A minimum of 5 years banking and credit experience in one of the following regions: Francophone East, Central or West Africa
• Good personal network in that region (banking and corporate)
• Master’s Degree in Business/Economics, or equivalent through experience
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

How to Apply:
Please submit the following to [email protected]

1. An Application Letter (cover letter)
2. CV including details of your current remuneration package along with details of three referees
3. Personal History Form.PDF

Candidates are expected to be completely fluent in English therefore all applications must be submitted in English only.
Please note that once your application is submitted, ATI will only contact short-listed candidates. ATI does not accept unsolicited job applications.

ATI offers a competitive salary and benefits package and a collegial working environment commensurate with other multilaterals. ATI reserves the right to not make an appointment to the above vacancies, or to make an appointment at a slightly higher or lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.

African Trade Insurance Agency (“ATI”)
The African Trade Insurance Agency (“ATI”) is a pan-African multilateral financial institution established in 2001 by African States. ATI was originally launched with the technical and financial support from the World Bank Group and has had more recent support from the African Development Bank. ATI has grown into a market leader for risk mitigation in Africa, establishing itself as Africa’s primary trade and investment insurer and one of Africa’s largest Development Finance Institutions with an outstanding portfolio exceeding US$6bn at year end 2019.

ATI provides political and credit risk insurance to companies, investors and lenders doing business in Africa. For over a decade, ATI has maintained an A rating for Financial Strength and Counterparty Credit by Standard & Poor’s, and in 2019 obtained a second A3/Stable rating from Moody’s. ATI’s membership includes African Member States as well as a number of corporate and institutional shareholders. Besides its head office in Nairobi, ATI currently has offices in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.

Working at ATI offers unique career opportunities. Candidates are invited to apply for the following open positions below:

Position: ESG Officer
Job Description
The Senior Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Officer is responsible for developing and overseeing environmental, social and corporate governance policies and procedures, as well as reviewing and appraising proposed underwriting transactions to be socially and environmentally sustainable and comply with ATI safeguarding policies and internationally recognized best practices.

The role works with underwriters and clients to define steps necessary to address compliance gaps where they arise from policy and identifies opportunities to add value proactively, beyond compliance and risk mitigation, and contribute to long-term developmental impact and sustainability within Africa

The ESG Officer formulates recommendations and requirements for client action and incorporates these into applicable internal and client-related documentation to facilitate underwriting or financing. The role is responsible for monitoring the environmental, social and governance performance of deals in the ATI portfolio.

The Senior Environmental, Social and Governance Officer reports to the Chief Risk Officer within the Risk Department and works closely with external stakeholders to achieve the policy goals of ATI in regards to ESG best practice and standards.

Main Functions and Responsibilities

• • Provide technical expertise on key issues related to environmental and social impact assessment and on sustainability risks in the design, preparation, implementation and supervision of ATI’s operations taking into consideration best industry practices and standards
  • Manage and conduct environmental and social safeguarding due diligence for underwriting
  • Identify all key potential social and environmental impacts and risks of transactions and ensure that their magnitude and significance are well understood by internal underwriters and approvers
  • Ensure that the policyholder understands the applicable ESG policies, guidelines and project-specific requirements, and has the necessary commitment and capacity to manage social and environmental impacts and/or risks adequately and supported by mechanisms that facilitate implementation
  • Work with member countries, donors and other relevant units of the ATI to mobilize technical and financial support to enhance the environmental and social sustainability of operations, adding value to operations, including through external expertise where deemed necessary

• Conduct consultations with stakeholders in accordance with relevant policies and guidelines and be responsible for reporting on such
• Report on and disseminate good practices and generated knowledge.

Qualifications & Attributes
Education
An advanced degree (at least Masters or equivalent) in engineering, environmental management, environmental sciences or relevant field.

Experience
At least 6 – 8 years of relevant experience in working with private sector firms across industry sectors (including infrastructure, agribusiness, and/or manufacturing) to identify environmental/social risk and issues and develop mitigation measures to ensure compliance with good international industry practice. Exposure to African and global development institutions and their operational practice will be a desired attribute.

Language Skills
Oral and written professional proficiency in English; in addition French is desirable.

How to Apply:
Please submit the following to [email protected]

1. An Application Letter (cover letter)
2. CV including details of your current remuneration package along with details of three referees
3. Personal History Form.PDF

Candidates are expected to be completely fluent in English therefore all applications must be submitted in English only.
Please note that once your application is submitted, ATI will only contact short-listed candidates. ATI does not accept unsolicited job applications.

ATI offers a competitive salary and benefits package and a collegial working environment commensurate with other multilaterals. ATI reserves the right to not make an appointment to the above vacancies, or to make an appointment at a slightly higher or lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.

Chief Credit Officer 

Ref 32237

Our Client, NMB Bank PLC., is seeking to recruit a Chief Credit Officer (CCO) who will provide strategic leadership to the Credit, Loan Center and Special Assets Management functions and provide oversight of all aspects of lending operations as well as participate in Management and other committee meetings in support of the bank’s overall strategy and in supporting the bank’s day to day operations, ensuring loan portfolio growth, risk management and contribution to earnings. The CCO will also enforce ongoing training in best of breed credit analysis, credit management and data analytic trends.

Responsibilities

Assist the bank in meeting its overall business plan goals and maximizing loan profitability within the bank’s defined risk framework, particularly in relation to portfolio at risk and non performing loans.
Develop, implement, and monitor compliance with credit policies, procedures and practices that strategically support the bank’s risk objectives.

Supervise and coach the teams on credit analysis, credit quality assurance (support and monitor branches in all credit matters), credit admin (loans documentation and collateral), (monitoring, collections and central disbursements of all retail and MSE loans) and special asset management.
Participate in strategic planning, credit policy development, and credit quality management of the bank.
Oversee regulatory compliance with BOT regulations in credit domain.
Submit accurate and timely reports as required by the Board, Board Committees and executive management and regula­tory agencies.
Work with the business units, Compliance & Risk Department and HR to assure that training and education relating to lending rules and regulations are effective.

Oversight of Special Assets Management department to assure collections and recovery functions are well defined and effective in meeting the overall objectives of the bank.
Balances between risk mitigation and commercial banking.
Periodic self-assessment of (credit) risk and controls.

Attributes

Proven track record in credit operations in a very competitive environment.
Possess an intimate knowledge of credit analysis, bespoke deal structuring and risk mitigation as well as best practice loan/deal management post origination.
Broad and detailed technical knowledge of general banking practices and procedures (including wholesale).
In-depth understanding of full range of banking business (including wholesale), market management and market segmentation i.e. “Market competent”.
Ability to quickly obtain an in-depth understanding of the bank’s strategy, operating structure and interfaces with other functions.
Preferably knowledge of competitor and local market activity.

Qualifications & Experience

Master’s degree in Finance or a related field gained from a recognized university or an accounting certification e.g. CPA/ACCA/CIMA, or at least 15 years appropriate experience in credit management with at least 5 years at a senior level in institutions recognized for good credit management. Post grad qualifications in banking is an added advantage
Proven track record in a heading credit management in banking
Key Competencies required are Execution, Collaboration, Business Judgement, Intellectual Potential, Change Potential and Independent

How To Apply

Email your CV and application letter to [email protected] stating the Reference Number 32237 in the subject line.

The closing date for applications is Friday 26th June 2020.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Sector: Education

Employment Category: Fixed Term

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Kibondo, Tanzania

Job Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

The IRC has been providing education services for Congolese and Burundian girls and boys in the Nyarugusu Refugee Camp since January 2014 and extended education services to Mtendeli and Nduta refugee camps in January 2020. Services cover the full education spectrum from pre-school, through primary and secondary school, Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and tertiary education applications. Schools follow the country of origin national curriculum (Burundian and Congolese).

Scope of Work:

The IRC is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to carry out M&E activities for the Education project in Kibondo at Nduta Refugee Camp. He/She will be responsible in leading the enrollment at a camp level, generating report, sharing data with the education team, reviewing monthly reports with focus on current and to correct data. He/She will also be responsible to respond on data request by education team upon request, participate on training and capture pre- and post-test data for reporting and determination of activity impact. The M&E Officer will work with a team of M&E officers to ensure all M&E activities are carried out in a timely manner. The incumbent will support the refugee incentive Education Community Outreach workers, Head teachers, inspectors and Coordinators in managing their time and activities effectively and building their capacity, where possible.  The M&E Officer will represent the IRC education team in relevant camp based stakeholders meetings. This post holder will facilitate collaboration and working closely with other M&E staff and program staff within IRC in creating and maintaining a robust M&E system of the Tanzania country programs.

This position will report to the  M&E Manager and work in close collaboration with  the Education Manager.

Responsibilities

Under guidance of the  M&E Manager, support preparation and implementation of baseline, midline, end-line assessments, including tool development and identification of gaps.
The Education M&E Officer, shall support the education programme team to realise their quality data and reporting, including reminding them on what has been planned but not implemented as per the work plan and Logframe indicators.

Conduct regular school monitoring visits for data verification and ensure all real time data is correctly collected using the appropriate tools.
Ensure that all data collected in schools is in line with quality standards for education program
Work closely with head teachers, school inspectors, Incentive Coordinators and education officers to ensure that the correct monitoring tools are being used.
Ensure quality standards and processes for data and information generated from the Education program are met.
To make sure that any data collected is analysed and feedback given for improved programming or school management
Ensure that key indicators are tracked across the programmes/ projects and camps and consolidated on a monthly basis and report shared to programme staff.

Contribute to submission of high quality reports as needed by reviewing data shared in the reports by programme Officers.
Ensure client feedback is regularly captured and documented in the feedback logbook and other established mechanisms.
Work closely with  M&E Manager in strengthening the IRC Tanzania country programme M&E system and roll out comprehensive M&E plans, aligned to IRC’s Monitoring for Action (MfA) framework, with corresponding data collection and analysis tools aligned with agreed work plans, the log frame, and performance indicators.
Follow and abide to the reporting calendar and ensure timely submission of IRC and donor reports and indicators data.
Plan and deliver programme staff capacity building activites as per the gaps/ need established.
Report any violations of IRC’s three core values (Integrity, Service and Accountability) as per IRC WAY reporting mechanism. The reporting of violations is an obligation on the part of all staff members.

Data Management

Participate in design of data collection tools
Conduct regular data quality checks, suggest improvements where necessary.
Conduct data analysis to inform programme implementation and to contribute to wider organizational activity trends.
Ensure proper management and storage of data.
Protect confidentiality of records and information used during data entry.
Work with Education M&E Officers to ensure that the education database is kept up to date at all times.
Conduct regular data verification exercises.
Support implementation of annual student enrollment programmes, including data verification and entry.
Respond to data queries from programme staff, IPs and general stakeholders

Representation and Partnership

Support coordination and participation in monthly Camp Based Education Working Group meetings, providing minutes to the regional Education Working Group.
Ensure all education projects  are integrated and coordinated with other IRC sectors.

Participate in programme review meetings, providing appropriate data.
Participate in Joint activities like monitoring, reviews, study, evaluations, assessments and others with other partners, stakeholders and donors.

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Project Management and Evaluations or a Post graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation from any recognized accredited University.
At least One year of working experience in Monitoring and Evaluation in International NGOs or Humanitarian organization.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

A commitment to IRC’s mission and humanitarian principles.
Receptive to building and maintaining positive relationships with people from all backgrounds, genders, cultures and viewpoints.
Experience working with refugee communities desirable.
Knowledge of Education M&E, in particular Education Management Information Systems.

Experience working with children, preferably facilitating age appropriate focus group discussions and/or interviews.
Experience in planning and delivering training.
Experience in development of age appropriate data collection tools is a plus.
Understanding of data analysis software (SPSS or similar).
Experience in community mobilisation and coordination.
Highly collaborative and consultative approach.
Good IT skills: knowledge of MS Word; Excel and Outlook required
Swahili and good English written and oral skills required.  French and Kirundi a plus.

Qualified women and people with disability are encouraged to apply.

Please submit your application through our recruitment portal before 25th June, 2020.

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Data and CLM Manager

Airtel Tanzania PLC is looking for a suitable  candidate  for the Data and CLM Manager Position .The incumbent will be responsible for planning and achieving the targeted revenue from the prepaid product categories for Voice and Non-Voice while also

ensuring implementation of customized programs to create stickiness of the existing base , resulting in reduced customer churn & higher usage.

Key deliverables;

1. Drive Data Hygiene

Ensure UnR programs are in place to drive data penetration
Develop programs to drive data users through the open market device selling outlets
Develop Data Commando Program for universities
Drive smartphone penetration through retail, franchise and open market
2 .Working with internal and external customers to drive end to end flawless implementation and execution

Ensuring whole ecosystem (Group, CEO, Network, IT, CX, Sales, Finance, SCM, HR and Legal, franchise, channel partner, DSA,commando and Retail ) are fully aligned to the data initiatives being

3. Drive innovation

Have 1 innovation a quarter
Drive Data VAS – selling a purpose to use data, not only the MB itself

4. Grow Data NPS

Make sure product awareness is driven on the ground through Brand and Sales
As few as possible calls to the call center and on social

Develop programs to drive gifting and promote word-by-mouth

5. Achieve the desired revenue from the base by designing and developing customized programs

6.To create customer base stickiness and hence reduce churn

Qualifications and Experience;

Bachelor Degree in Computer science or any other related filed
MBA in Marketing
Professional qualification/certification in Project Management Techniques and related disciplines is an added davantage
5+ years minimum working experience in telecommunications Industry in VAS
Experience on delivering multiple complex projects
MS office proficiency
Confident
Assertive
Results oriented
Deadline for receiving applications is  21st June 2020.

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CODELIKEAGIRL PROGRAMME

Tanzania Data Lab (dLab) in collaboration with Vodacom Tanzania PLC are excited to present the Codelikeagirl program which will take place from 22nd June – 3rd July 2020. The program will take place ONLINE to selected students.

What does the programme entail?

The training programme will cover basic knowledge of computer languages and development programmes including HTML, CSS, GitHub and Bootstrap. Participants will also be taken on a fun and empowering life skills journey while developing coding, presentation and communication skills. At the end of the program, the participants will know how to develop their own website and present their work. Furthermore, for those with innovative ideas and want to scale them up, dLab would be happy to support them.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must be female
Age range between 14 and 18
Have access to a computer and have basic computer knowledge
Able to speak and understand English to the extent they can learn and fully participate in the workshop.

Have never participated the Codelikeagirl workshop previously.
Must have relevant parental/guardian consent to undertake the program
Able to participate in two weeks workshop, three hours per day.
Form Four leavers are highly encouraged to apply! Certificate of Completion will be given to those who will participate in the event fully and actively.
The training is free of charge.

Eligible participant of this programme can fill in their details in the registration form available via the link: httpsss://bit.ly/Codelikeagirl-June-2020

Deadline for receiving application is: June 19, 2020

Contact us through +255756480870 or [email protected] for details and inquiry.

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DAI is recruiting for anticipated USAID-funded activity to strengthen the resiliency of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene markets and services in Tanzania through partnership with the Government of Tanzania, the private sector and civil society. The activity will work at the national and regional levels to support policy, planning, capacity and system building, market development, and sector coordination.

Candidates sought for the following indicative roles:

Sanitation Marketing Lead: Lead the analysis, desin, piloting and implementation of all aspects of sanitation marketing. Develop sanitation business models and value chains, make use of social and behavior change research to build demand, and leverage sanitation plans.

Qualifications:

At least five (5) years of experience in working in peri-urban, small town and/or rural sanitation and hygiene improvements, supply chain development, improved hygiene practices, service planning
At least five (5) years of experience developing marketing approaches to scale up the supply and demand for improved sanitation facilities in Tanzania or comparable environments on donor-funded projects.

Please submit your CV to [email protected] by July 30th, 2020. Indicate the position for which you are applying in the email subject line. Only finalists will be contacted.

Water Financing Lead  

DAI is recruiting for anticipated USAID-funded activity to strengthen the resiliency of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene markets and services in Tanzania through partnership with the Government of Tanzania, the private sector and civil society. The activity will work at the national and regional levels to support policy, planning, capacity and system building, market development, and sector coordination.

Candidates sought for the following indicative roles:

Water Financing Lead: Promote iterative learning to support sustainable delivery of WASH services, increase collective capacity of local governments, communities, civil society and other organizations to leverage private investments and test solutions from a menu designed to address key constraints to peri-urban water and sanitation service provision.

Qualifications

At least ten (10) years of experience identifying, mobilizing and leveraging funding for the water and sanitation sectors through introduction of efficiencies and revenue improvement interventions, work with financial institutions (at any level) to develop products and outreach, and work with product and service providers (at any level) to better access funding.
At least five (5) years of experience working in the financial sector of Tanzania, or on the accessing of finance in the Tanzanian or comparable contexts on donor-funded projects.

Please submit your CV to [email protected] by July 30th, 2020. Indicate the position for which you are applying in the email subject line. Only finalists will be contacted.