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Job Vacancy – Assistant Representative at UNFPA

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Assistant Representative  

Position Number: 3113
Location: Dodoma, Tanzania
Full time
Fixed term
Non Rotational
Duration: 1 Year initially with the potential for renewal subject to performance and available funding

The Position
Under overall guidance of the UNFPA Representative, and direct supervision by the Deputy Representative, the Assistant Representative provides support to ensure programme quality, efficiency and effectiveness of UNFPA’s support to the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania within the context of the United Nations Development Assistance Plan II (UNDAP II). The Assistant Representative will specifically focus on UNFPA’s thematic area of gender equality and human rights, building and managing partnerships and coordinating the work of UNFPA’s Dodoma Office and field presence. S/he will serve on the senior management team and acts on behalf of the Representative and Deputy Representative in their absence.

How you can make a difference

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s strategic plan (2018-2021) focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end the unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and all harmful practices.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high-impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose

In coordination with the Representative and Deputy Representative, the Assistant Representative contributes to the design, development, and management of an innovative and responsive country programme. The Assistant Representative heads the UNFPA Office in Dodoma, supports the programme team in general, and the gender and human rights unit in particular, by inspiring the team to translate global, regional and country goals into sustainable solutions and results. S/he will be responsible for advocacy and strategic partnership management; national capacity development, resource management and mobilization; and programme support for the delivery of the country programme results.

The Assistant Representative substantively contributes to the management of UNFPA activities in the thematic area of gender equality and human rights. Acting as an analyst/advisor, s/he proactively provides the Representative with strategic guidance on issues related to UNFPA’s mandate and with information on the achievement of results, the implementation of UNFPA’s programmes as well as contextual issues that relate to the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action.

The main responsibilities of the Assistant Representative will be:

Partnerships and advocacy
Capacity development
Resource management and mobilization
Programme support.

You will be responsible for:

A. Partnerships and advocacy

Engage in policy dialogue with Government counterparts, UN Agencies and other development partners to facilitate the incorporation of UNFPA’s programme priorities and the ICPD Agenda into national plans and strategies, and UN systems initiatives and frameworks.
Represent UNFPA in assigned government-led policy and technical level coordination and consultative fora; in UN systems coordination; and in development partner’s harmonization meetings while ensuring that such fora/bodies reflect relevant ICPD issue in general; and gender equality, human rights, gender-based violence (GBV) and harmful practices in particular.
Contribute to the analysis of population and development, sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and gender equality issues in the country; and translate global strategies into country specific advocacy strategies, creating and delivering evidence-based advocacy messages to promote UNFPA’s programme goals.
Provide technical support to the development of relevant advocacy and policy documents to address gender equality and human rights, including GBV and harmful practices.

Promote South-South cooperation for the achievement of ICPD goals and pursue innovative ways to maintain and create new partnerships.

 B. Capacity development

Participate actively in government-led fora and advise the government on the design and implementation of national and sectoral strategies, and policies and plans aimed at advancing gender equality and human rights.
Implement strategies for capacity building in UNFPA’s mandated areas in the context of gender equality and human rights.
Provide cutting-edge technical guidance and support to strengthen national capacity on gender equality and human rights.
Create/improve national capacities to monitor, evaluate and learn from capacity development initiatives.

C. Resource management and mobilization

Lead UNFPA’s Office in Dodoma and coordinate UNFPA’s field presence in Tanzania mainland.
Support UNFPA’s Representative in overall accountability for the management of resources, and work of the Country Office, while ensuring efficient and effective use of resources in compliance with UNFPA policies and procedures.
Contribute to the development of resource mobilization strategies by analyzing information on potential donors; preparing substantive briefs and project proposals in line with donor priorities; creating feedback mechanisms; and providing information on the progress of donor-funded projects. Identify opportunities for cost sharing where appropriate. As necessary, leverage resources from within UNFPA, government and other partners to support work on gender equality, human rights and GBV.

Supervise the assigned national programme staff, providing them with managerial direction and motivation; guide them on standards of performance; and assign responsibilities for achieving results, learning and career management.
Work with the team to maintain a harmonious working environment; seek to strengthen team-building by encouraging active participation and interaction at all levels; foster staff motivation, development and empowerment; and lead by example.

D. Programme support

Participate in the formulation of annual work plans for the gender equality and human rights component and monitor the day-to-day implementation to ensure that they are proceeding as planned. Work with partners to continually identify response gaps in line with proposed work plans (including geographic coverage and programmatic scope) and seek solutions to fill gaps.
Promote a results-based approach and integrate innovative policies and strategies into the design and formulation of thematic components of the country programmes, sub-programmes and projects based on strategic priorities, results realized, and responsive to the evolving country context in the areas of gender equality and human rights.
Facilitate the achievement of programme results by identifying, providing and coordinating substantive and technical inputs into programme development and implementation, ensuring substantive monitoring and oversight and coordinating and evaluating the inputs of consultants and technical experts.

Promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning, testing, linking and documenting innovative strategies, approaches, lessons learned and best practices inside and outside of UNFPA and, where appropriate, adapt these strategies and approaches. Ensure that programme staff integrate new substantive policies, methodologies and tools (Results-Based Management, Costing the Three Transformative Results, Sustainable Development Goals, Acceleration toolkit etc.).
Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

Advanced degree in Public Health, Medicine, Sociology, Demography, Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment, International Development, Public Administration, Management or other related social science field.

Knowledge and Experience

  • At least 8 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of development and/or population activities, preferably in programme/project design, appraisal and management.
  • Demonstrated ability to refine programme design to ensure alignment of organizational programme objectives to national priorities and capacities.
  • Knowledge of relevant international and national policies, plans and programmes in the field of gender equality and human rights.
  • Proven ability to lead and manage teams to achieve demonstrable results.
  • Demonstrated experience in partnership management and coordination with government and NGOs.
  • Excellent communication skills, including oral and written English, and fluency in Swahili.
  • Proficiency in current office software applications.
  • Strong advocacy, negotiation and mediation skills.
  • Communications and media experience is desirable.
  • Familiarity with the UN system and/or experience of working with an international organization is an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English and Kiswahili.

Required Competencies

Values

Exemplifying integrity
Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
Embracing cultural diversity
Embracing change

Functional Competencies

Advocacy/advancing a policy-oriented agenda
Results-based programme development and management
Leveraging the resources of partners, building strategic alliances
Conceptual innovation and marketing of new approaches
Job knowledge/technical.

Core Competencies

Achieving results
Being accountable
Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen
Thinking analytically and strategically
Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships
Communicating for impact.

Compensation and Benefits

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary, health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

How to Apply:

Applicants are kindly requested to apply through the online link at: httpsss://erecruit.partneragencies.org/psc/UNDPP1HRE/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=29096&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1

UNFPA has established an electronic management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy. Download the step-by-step guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA at httpsss://www.unfpa.org/resources/step-step-guide-applying-jobs-unfpa. Please print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process.

Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

Disclaimer UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline at httpsss://web2.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Application deadline: 14th April 2020

Internship Programme (Multiple Locations) at UNFPA

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 Internship Programme (Multiple Locations)

Background Information
Objectives of the Programme

The UNFPA Internship Programme offers a small group of outstanding students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UNFPA operations. It is designed to complement development-oriented studies with practical experience in various aspects of UNFPA work.

Applicants should have expressed interest in the field of development; ability to adapt to new environments and work with individuals from different cultural backgrounds. Interns work under the supervision of a staff member at UNFPA. The background of the interns is matched with the needs of the organization.

Qualifying for an Internship

Candidates for the internship programme are selected on a competitive basis. The profiles of the interns are matched with the needs of the organization. The following qualifications are required for consideration:

  • Students should be enrolled in an advanced degree programme or have graduated within the last 12 months;
  • Students must have written and spoken proficiency in English; fluency in French, Spanish or Arabic is an asset.

Financial Aspects

The costs associated with an intern’s participation in the programme must be assumed either by the students themselves or by the nominating institution, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students. Students will have to meet living expenses as well as make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel and other requirements. In addition, applicants must have medical insurance for the duration of the internship. Proof of insurance will need to be submitted before the internship begins.

Interns are not financially remunerated by UNFPA for their work but may receive a stipend to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, such as meals and transportation at the duty station, when not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation, or scholarship programme. All costs related to travel, insurance, accommodation, and other living expenses must be borne by either the intern or the intern’s sponsoring institution.

Closing Date: 31 December 2020

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Job Vacancy – Credit Analyst – Commercial Banking at Standard Chartered

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Credit Analyst – Commercial Banking

Standard Chartered BankTanzania

About Standard Chartered
We are a leading international bank focused on helping people and companies prosper across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

To us, good performance is about much more than turning a profit. It’s about showing how you embody our valued behaviours – do the right thing, better together and never settle – as well as our brand promise, Here for good.

We’re committed to promoting equality in the workplace and creating an inclusive and flexible culture – one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation. This in turn helps us to provide better support to our broad client base.

The Role Responsibilities

Strategy

  • Consistently execute to a high standard / – Deepen client relationships
  • Deliver sustainable value not simply short-term benefit
  • Enable clients to do cross border business
  • Focus on priorities and prompt execution
  • Manage resources and actively monitor progress to ensure timely delivery
  • Follow Bank policies, controls and procedures
  • Live the letter and spirit of the law and Group standardsIdentify and quickly resolve risk and control issues
  • Escalate issues appropriately and take measured risks
  • Business

Relationship Management

  • Listen to understand drivers and real needs of client
  • Update clients on changes (e.g. process improvements) which may impact their account
  • Record client enquiries/feedback and address them promptly as appropriate
  • Able to understand Client Value Propositions

Sales

Ability to explain the sales cycle and own role within it

Record and access client data

Participate in account planning as a team member

Follow client contact strategy

Risk & Compliance

  • Advise on regulatory impact of business or functional strategy
  • Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters
  • Apply the Group Fair Accountability Disciplinary Policy
  • Ability to recognize own and team’s role in managing operational risks by displaying exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct
  • Only pitch relevant Financial Markets products to clients based on their risk profile within the appropriateness framework

Credit Risk

  • Perform with confidence credit and accounting analysis techniques, including cashflow analysis, ratio analysis and sources of revenue for a client
  • Apply knowledge of working knowledge of internal credit and regulatory policies, procedures, guidelines and products etc, in managing client and portfolio level credit risks
  • Follow the Bank’s procedures to complete risk assessment and recommend strategies for and credit exposures to clients with a moderate risk profile
  • Ability to identify opportunities in offering the appropriate product to the client from the bank’s product suite keeping in view the customer risk profile and credit facility needs.
  • Monitor for early warning signs of changing risk environment which may impact client and breaches in approval terms and condition. The candidate should be in a position to understand and propose necessary actions which work together the best interests of the bank.
  • Respond quickly to all internal or regulatory requirements or policy changes

Regulatory & Business Conduct

  • Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct.
  • Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
  • Lead the [country / business unit / function/team] to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank’s Conduct

Key Stakeholders

Internal

Head of Sales Commercial Banking
Credit Approver and Group Credit Risk Management.
Credit Risk Control
Financial Market
Trade Services
Corporate Management of other branches.
Service Delivery

External
Senior executives / Owners of Corporates.
Legal Counsel.
Counterparties in other banks.
Official and social functionaries

CLICK HERE TO APPLY 

33 Job Vacancies at University of The Arusha (UoA)

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University of Arusha (UOA)
Welcome to the University of Arusha where wholistic education is fostered among students. The University of Arusha’s environment is a place conducive for learning. Our campus is situated in the peaceful valley between two mountains — the majestic snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro on the east and Mt. Meru, Tanzania’s second highest peak, on the west. It shares an entrance with Arusha National Park and is a few hours away from the world renowned Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and the beautiful beaches of the Indian Ocean. Sometimes giraffes come to visit our campus especially on the months of July to September to retrace the trail of their forefathers.

The University of Arusha has dedicated faculty and staff who mentor students to have an enriched relationship with God and their fellowmen and prepare them for careers rooted in service and integrity. The social atmosphere at UoA can be described as a place where faculty, staff and students interact and share experience from different cultural, national, and religious backgrounds.

The University of Arusha offers fully accredited degrees that allow students to go to graduate school and professional programs. We take pride that our graduates are well placed in different organizations right after graduation. We have one educational center located in Arusha town providing educational opportunities to various students in these areas. We also started offering graduate programs in Education and Business.
The University of Arusha is committed in helping students realize their full potential through the integrated development of intellectual, physical, social and spiritual dimensions. The University affirms that the educational process may not, with impunity, be divorced from the divine process.

The University believes that the student, as a person of infinite dignity, is the heart of the educational enterprise; and that the question to be asked at the end of an educational step is not “what has the student learned?” but “what has the student become?” Yes, the University of Arusha is the ideal place for you if you believe that you can become the best of what you nobly want to be. I invite you to come and see for yourself.

To read full job detials, please download official PDF files through the link below:

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Job Opportunity – Project Officer at BRAC Tanzania

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Project Officer  

Job Summary
As the front line technical team member, the PO will Implement the coffee value chain activities in the field organizing farmers training’s e.g., demonstrations, field days, farmers meeting etc. promoting technologies and good agricultural practices and participate in the strengthening the management cooperatives, linking the farmers and their organization with financial institutions.

Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
Experience Level: Mid level
Experience Length: 5 years
Job Description
Project: Smallholder Coffee Development Project (SCDP)
Duty Station: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania

Reports to: Project Manager

Subject Line: SCDP – Project Officer

BRAC is one of the world’s largest development organization having extensive development programs globally. BRAC’s vision is a world free from all forms of exploitation and discrimination where everyone has the opportunity to realise their potential. We use an integrated model to change systems of inequity through social development programmes, humanitarian response, social enterprises, socially responsible investments and a university. We are a global leader in developing cost-effective, evidence-based programmes in conflict-prone and post-disaster settings and were ranked the #1 NGO in the world for the last five years consecutively by NGO Advisor. We operate in 14countries across Asia and Africa.

Responsibilities

  • The Agriculture Project Officer will support on the design and implementation of Smallholder Coffee Development Project (SCDP) and in the establishment of partnerships with local NGOs, farmer Organizations, Farmer cooperatives and government stakeholders.
  • The PO will work closely with Project Manager and other actors in the agriculture value chain to strengthen coffee cooperatives to be the key enablers and providers of support services that will increased production, processing and trade of coffee produced by smallholders; and stimulate trade-led economic growth by strengthening competitiveness of smallholder coffee producers, promoting investments and jobs creation along the coffee value chain.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support implementing partners in establishing and functionalizing marketing groups of smallholder farmers
  • In coordination with implementing partners establish and functionalize agro dealers and provide business skill training for private service providers.
  • Support the coordination and implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the implementation plan and annual plans in line with SCDP program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
  • Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules.
  • Assist partners and Project Implementation Team in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
  • Support collaboration, integration and accountability between SCDP underlying ToC and with external stakeholders through coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting partners to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools.
  • Collaborate with local partner(s) to prepare reports per established reporting schedule.
  • Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices.
  • Consider gender integration in targeting, planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of activities.
  • Collaborate with SCDP implementing partners in supporting peer-based farmer to farmer approach/Lead farmer’s knowledge sharing, demonstration plots and learning sessions in inclusive and sustainable development of the coffee value chain for enhanced incomes and improved nutrition status of smallholder farmers.
  • Provide technical support for the establishment and functionality of livelihoods groups’ livelihoods pathway selection, IGA groups and business plan development.
  • Promote and implement farmers saving groups, supporting the successful establishment of Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) groups, identification, training and launching Village Community Banks (VICOBA).
  • Closely support implementing partners in implementation and follow up of agricultural response geared to helping households improve nutrition and strengthen farming system resilience  Coordinate field-based impact assessment for post-harvest assessments.
  • Proactively work with project manager and country teams to participate in fundraising initiatives, donor identification/mapping, engagement and designing project proposal to create strong pipeline

Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in Agricultural economics and Agribusiness, Applied Agricultural Extension, General Agriculture or related field with at least 5 years of relevant and proven working experience in coffee value chain.
  • Computer literate and conversant with the Microsoft packages
  • Training, facilitation and report writing skills;
  • Excellent in events planning and organizing skills;
  • Monitoring and evaluation skills;
  • High degree of working/managing consortium.
  • Awareness and sensitivity regarding gender issues
  • Accountability
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Effective Communication
  • Inclusive Collaboration
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • This position is for Tanzanian nationality applicants only.
  • Women with the stated qualifications are highly encouraged to apply.
  • Other experiences Additional knowledge on the following skills will be an added advantage
  • Nutrition;
  • Agronomy;
  • Farm Management;
  • Agricultural Marketing;
  • Business Planning;
  • Project Management for Agricultural Professionals.

Terms of employment

Six months of probation prior to signing contract
Two years contract and renewable based on the project cycle and staff performance. Deadline for the application is 10th of April 2020 not later than 13.00 pm. If you meet the set criteria, please send your cover letter and CV.

How to Apply

Please manually apply for this job using the details below: Send application to: [email protected]

Job Vacancy – Project Manager at BRAC Tanzania

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Project Manager  

Job Summary
The overall purpose of this position is to plan, coordinate, implement, and contribute to an inclusive and sustainable development of the coffee value chain project through development and strengthening of smallholder coffee cooperatives, to enhance production, processing and trade of coffee produced by smallholders in the Southern highlands of Tanzania. The PM will also be expected to perform the daily management of the programme, supporting the project team with technical and professional guidance and ensuring quality delivery of the project outcomes and providing an enabling relationship between the project and stakeholders.

Minimum Qualification: Masters
Experience Level: Management level
Experience Length: 5 years
Job Description
Project: Smallholder Coffee Development Project (SCDP)
Duty Station: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania Reports to: Tanzania Country Director

Project Period: 1st of May 2020 – 31st April 2024

Subject Line: SCDP – Project Manager

About BRAC MAENDELEO TANZANIA

BRAC is one of the world’s largest development organization having extensive development programs globally. BRAC’s vision is a world free from all forms of exploitation and discrimination where everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. We use an integrated model to change systems of inequity through social development programmes, humanitarian response, social enterprises, socially responsible investments and a university. We are a global leader in developing cost-effective, evidence-based programmes in conflict-prone and post-disaster settings and were ranked the #1 NGO in the world for the last five years consecutively by NGO Advisor. We operate in 14 countries across Asia and Africa.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager will lead on the design, coordination and implementation of Smallholder Coffee Development Project (SCDP) and establish partnership with local NGOs, farmer Organizations, Farmer cooperatives and government stakeholders; and will work closely with relevant actors in the coffee value chain to strengthen coffee cooperatives to provide services to farmers for increased production, processing and trade on coffee produced by smallholders farmers; and stimulate trade-led economic growth by strengthening competitiveness of smallholder coffee producers, promoting investments, businesses and creation of jobs along the coffee value chain.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Play a leading role to implement the project with overall leadership and managerial oversight of the project, personnel management, budget, and contract delivery;
    • Lead on project mobilization and outreach to farmers by organizing, promoting and managing outreach events;
  • In collaboration with BRAC MAENDELEO TANZANIA monitoring team; develop an effective monitoring and evaluation strategy and coordinate the design and delivery of appropriate M&E systems and provide support to determine the impact logic and performance monitoring plan;
  • Responsible for developing annual work plans, budget revisions and analysis and ensure production of quality and timely reports for donor and stakeholders and work with communication team to ensure that appropriate project documentations are created;
  • Represent the project and BRAC MAENDELEO TANZANIA and network actively with relevant stakeholders, donors, government initiatives, and policies by also actively participating in key events, workshops, and forums;
  • Build alliance and coordinate partnership with local agri-focused organisations with significant extension network to help with farmer mobilisation and buy-in during implementation phase;
  • In collaboration with the Project Management Team, support in the design of a financial mechanism that is appropriate to the needs of farmers and start engagement with financial institutions;
  • Establish partnership with other relevant stakeholders as appropriate such as farmer cooperatives, farmer’s organization, AMCOS, Tanzania Coffee Board on increasing coffee production and strengthening the value chain;
  • Participate in mainstreaming gender in activities to ensure women and youth are among the target beneficiaries of the project;
  • Strengthening and maintaining relations with relevant LGAs, government line ministries and private sector/research institutions to coordinate the adoption of new products and/or approaches in agriculture development and marketing;
  • Ensuring the provision of quality data on a timely basis for internal project management and external reporting purposes;
  • Contribute to dissemination of good practice and lessons from the organization’s work and promote experience sharing and learning in the organization and among partners;
  • Proactively work with regional, global and country teams to participate in fundraising and relationship management to ensure high standard of performance in all aspects of resource management including donor identification/mapping, engagement and designing project proposal to create strong pipeline.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Agricultural economics, Agribusiness, Applied Agricultural Extension, General Agriculture, Environmental science or related field with at least three years of relevant and proven working experience in the coffee sector or bachelor’s degree in relevant field and at least 5 years of relevant and proven working experience in the coffee sector.
  • Computer literate and conversant with the Microsoft packages
  • Project management skills and experience.
  • Strong oral communication, analytical, listening and presentation skills together with excellent command of written and spoken English and Swahili.
  • Experience in working with civil society and government structures.
  • Knowledge of development cooperation and experience in EU funds management.
  • Knowledgeable about national coffee sector, guiding policies and regulations and familiarity with policy research methodology and analytics.
  • Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports in order to inform management and strategic decision-making
  • Social and cultural sensitivity.
  • People oriented and results driven.
  • Takes initiative and seeks opportunities to initiate action.
  • Experience in the fields of gender equality and human rights.
  • This position is for Tanzanian nationality applicants only.
  • Women with the stated qualifications are highly encouraged to apply. Other experiences Additional knowledge on the following skills will be an added advantage
  • Nutrition;
  • Agronomy;
  • Farm Management;
  • Agricultural Marketing;
  • Business Planning
  • Project Management for Agricultural Professionals.

Terms of employment

Six months of probation prior to signing contract
Two years contract and renewable based on the project cycle and staff performance.

Deadline for the application is 10th of April 2020 not later than 13.00 pm. If you meet the set criteria, please send your cover letter and CV.

How to Apply

Please manually apply for this job using the details below: Send application to: [email protected]

Job Vacancy – Public Accountability and Youth Engagement Manager at ActionAid

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Public Accountability and Youth Engagement Manager

ActionAid Tanzania is an anti-poverty agency working to end poverty and injustice. Qualified women candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position.

ActionAid Tanzania (AATZ) is a development agency that is committed for social justice, gender equality and ending poverty. It is an Associate member of the ActionAid International (AAI) Federation which is a global justice organization working to achieve social justice, gender equality and eradication of poverty. The organization is looking for a qualified, experienced and self-motivated person to fill in the following vacant post:

Job Title: Public Accountability and Youth Engagement Manager

Workstation: ActionAid Tanzania Head Office in Dar es Salaam with travels to the field and internationally as required
Reports to: Head of Programs and Policy
Department: Programs

Job Role:

To coordinate all public accountability and youth engagement programs of the associate as per the direction of the Country Strategy Paper

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the development of strategies on accountability, youth and education programs of the country program under the guidance of the Head of Program and Policy
  • Engage in national policy advocacy initiatives involving key partners, stakeholders and government decision makers
  • Initiate and generate policy ideas on governance, accountability and education programs in line with the CSP
  • Coordinate the development of the Danida partnership long term program/strategy and develop its annual plan and budget
  • Plan and coordinate action researches as appropriate and ensure dissemination of research findingTake active part in developing strategies for the country program and Local Rights programs and relevant partners
  • Develop annual plan and budget for national programs under accountability, youth and education programs and ensure its effective implementation
  • Support Local Rights Programs and relevant partners in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs under the theme
  • Ensure programs under the theme are in line with HRBA at all level and develop the capacity of LRP and partner staff towards this end
  • Coordinate People for Change (P4C) and closely work with Advisors and Inspirators
  • Work closely with Training Centre for Development Cooperation (TCDC) and Global platforms on developing the capacity of staff, partners and governance structures
  • Facilitate micro-macro linkage of public accountability and youth development program at all levels
  • Take active pait in the process of developing plan and budget for the country program
  • Work closely with thematic managers on program quality and joint advocacy initiatives
  • Initiate and develop concept notes and proposals to raise hinds for programs under the theme and engage actively in other fundraising initiatives
  • Analyse and identify potential risks, design mitigation measures and update the risks regularly for programs under the position
  • Coordinate partner organizations and relevant stakeholders towards effective implementation of accountability, youth and education programs
  • Undertake periodic monitoring and review of accountability, youth and education program at national level and across Local Rights Programs and partners

Essential Experience

  • At least 4 years minimum working experience in the social development fields. In-depth understanding of how local and national government operates, governance and accountably as well as youth issues and policy advocacy work at local, national and international levels

Education & Training Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Development studies and any relevant Social Sciences disciplines from a recognized institution with Excellent project Management and Leadership skills

Training in;

  • Project planning and management
  • Human Rights Based Approach
  • Participatory approaches and methodologies
  • Governance, civic empowerment and accountability
  • Program reviews. Monitoring and evaluation

Essential Knowledge on top of the above:

  • Strategic planning and management
  • Governance and accountability planning and implementation
  • Networking and alliance building
  • Social movement Building
  • Budgeting and Finance management skills
  • Program;project management
  • Donor contract management
  • Staff and partner capacity development
  • Communication and public relations
  • Public policy formulation, policy research, analysis and advocacy

NB: Applicant must have vehicle driving skills with a valid driving license

To apply, submit your updated curriculum vitae, a motivation letter and state your gross salary expectation per month and send to the Head of Human Resources, Organizational Development & Support Services, through E-mail: [email protected]

Closing date: 14th April 2020 at 17.00hrs. Please clearly indicate “The job title” in your email subject. NB: Whilst all applications received will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, we regret that we can only respond to shortlisted candidates

Job Vacancy – Consultant Rheumatologist at Aga Khan Health Service

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Consultant Rheumatologist

The Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania (AKHST) an institution of The Aga Khan Development Network, has completed a major expansion of the Aga Khan Hospital. Dar es Salaam. This expansion aims at enhancing the Hospital’s facilities, technology and capacity which will allow it to become the leading provider of high-quality medical care focusing on tertiary medicine, reversing the flow of medical tourism and enhancing its capacity to deliver high quality health sciences education.

The Hospital’s recent expansion focuses on expanding key clinical services including the development of comprehensive cardiology, oncology and neurosciences programmes as well as the expansion of orthopedics and trauma, diagnostic imaging, pathology, critical care, and women and child health.

The Hospital is ISO 9001 certified and Joint Commission International Accredited which is a testimony to the provision of the highest level of quality and patient safety that compares with the best hospitals in the world. The Hospital is also a teaching site for The Aga Khan University, which offers postgraduate medical education programs leading to Master’s of Medicine in Family Medicine. Internal Medicine and Surgery. The Aga Khan Hospital is also an accredited internship site and accepts 60 interns annually.

The Hospital has also established 23 outreach health facilities that are located across 11 regions of Tanzania and are connected via an integrated health systems that supports a strong continuum of care from primary to tertiary medicine.

We are seeking for enthusiastic and qualified experienced personnel for the following position:

CONSULTANT RHEUMATOLOGIST – (1 POSITION)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Examines, diagnoses, and consults for most appropriate course of treatment for a given condition
  • Treating rheumatic conditions such as arthritis, autoimmune diseases, pain disorders affecting joints, and osteoporosis based on scientific research
  • To Admit, evaluate, diagnose, treat and provide consultation to patients of all ages, with diseases of the joints, muscle, bones and tendons and auto immune and immune
  • Diagnosing diseases of the joints
  • Assess, stabilize, and determine disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with medical staff policy regarding emergency and consultative call services.
  • Studying symptoms and evaluating effects on the immune system.
  • Designing tailored treatment plans.
  • Assessing joint-related conditions.
  • Providing recommendations for treatments.
  • Advising on further examinations
  • Makes use various nonsurgical techniques and treatment options to diagnose and effectively manage rheumatic conditions.
  • Treats soft tissue problems related to musculoskeletal systems and sports related soft tissue disorders
  • Studies signs and symptoms of rheumatic disease and evaluates it effect on their system
  • Designs customized and individualized treatments, depending on a patient’s disease
  • Studies and gauges the results of a patient’s lab tests
  • Uses technologies and tools like radiographs. MRIs. and ultrasound
  • The Job holder will be required to perform the following procedures
  • Performance of history and physical exam
  • Diagnostic aspiration and/or therapeutic injection of diarthrodial joints, bursae, tenosynovial structures, and enthuses
  • Analysis by light and compensated polarized light microscopy of synovial fluid (not pediatrics)
  • Use of but not limited to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, disease-modifying drugs, biological-response modifiers, glucocorticoids, cytotoxic drugs /chemotherapy, antihyperuricemic drugs, intravenous immunoglobulin and antibiotic therapy for septic joints

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor of Medicine and/or Bachelor of Surgery.
  • Master Degree in Internal Medicine in Rheumatology or Fellowship in Rheumatology.
  • Minimum of five years of relevant work experience post Master’s Degree.
  • Full registration from Medical Council of Tanganyika.
  • Valid Retention Certificate from Medical Council of Tanganyika.
  • Evidence of encouraging and supporting diversity among a Department’s constituents, creating an environment of professionalism, respect, tolerance, and acceptance.
  • Experience in working with ISO and JCIA standards hospitals
  • Demonstrated record of excellent clinical skills, a talent for teaching and interest in medical education.
  • Demonstrated record of high quality medical research and leading collaborative research teams.
  • Experience in evidence-based medicine, quality improvement, data-driven decision making and program evaluation.
  • Should be Customer Centered.
  • Demonstrated leadership in planning and implementing change.
  • Demonstrate excellence in facilitation, communication, team building and problem solving skills.

PLEASE NOTE: ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEWS.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO: [email protected] WITH THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE POSITION OR HAND DELIVERED TO HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT, P. O. BOX 2289, OCEAN ROAD, DAR ES SALAAM.

CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS IS END OF BUSINESS DAY ON 6™ APRIL, 2020.

Job Opportunity – Tanzania Field Operations Associate at One Acre Fund

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Tanzania Field Operations Associate  

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. We provide quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural trainings to improve harvests. We measure our success by our ability to make farmers more prosperous: On average, farmers harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

We are growing quickly. We currently serve more than 800,000 farm families in Eastern and Southern Africa, with more than 7,500 full-time staff, and we aim to serve 1 million farm families by 2020.

Job Description

As the Tanzania Field Operation Associate, you will be a member of the Field Operations leadership team and will design strategy and manage projects which allow the Tanzania program to improve scale, impact, and sustainability. You will report to the Field Operations Lead. Specific responsibilities could include, but are not limited to:

Strategy Design: You will design strategy that directly contributes to the Tanzania core program, including impact or repayment activities. You will measure progress against goals, regularly report on progress, and hold the team accountable for prioritizing and delivering results in key strategic areas, such as program impact and financial sustainability.
Project Management: You will independently develop and lead special projects which contribute to department priorities. This could include identifying ways to motivate and reward Group Leaders to support program results; developing a protocol for addressing crop health issues at-scale or creating tools or trainings that will support Field Officers in their day-to-day work.
Department Leadership: As a leader in the Field Operations team, you will cultivate strong relationships across our field and HQ teams, interact with and learn from farmers in the field regularly, and engage with and provide feedback on key programmatic priorities.
Management: You may directly manage, mentor and develop team leaders to take on increasing levels of independence and responsibility within the team.

On a day-to-day basis, your role will involve a mix of activities, similar to the below:

Understanding and Solving Problems: Observing field operations, meeting with leaders of our field staff, running surveys, conducting desk research, analyzing KPIs, etc. Then creating simple and lasting solutions to complex problems
Planning and Executing Large Projects: Identifying clear goals, creating project calendars, designing workflows, creating field tools and talking points, designing incentive systems and understanding stakeholders, following up and monitoring project execution in the field, etc
Building Teams: Hiring staff using One Acre Fund’s unique “experiential hiring” system, mentoring key deputies, and steadily handing off responsibility to your team as you build it
Working Across Teams: Working in coordination with One Acre Fund’s other teams on the ground to execute a smooth customer experience in the simplest way possible

Specific Qualifications Include, But Are Not Limited To

2+ years of work experience
Project management: Design and implement complex projects to success
Problem Solving: Ready and able to identify & solve complex problems as they arise across the program
Growth mindset: Enthusiasm for learning, feedback and improvement
Results-oriented: You set goals and take ownership of driving towards them
Cross-cultural fluency: You will collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds
Strong educational background; minimum Bachelor’s Degree
Willingness to travel to rural locations, and to be based in Iringa, Mbeya or Njombe Tanzania

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Specific qualifications include, but are not limited to:

Mission-driven individual that can align 100% with OAF’s values in putting farmers first
2+ years of work experience
Project management: Design and implement complex projects to success
Problem Solving: Ready and able to identify & solve complex problems as they arise across the program
Growth mindset: Enthusiasm for learning, feedback and improvement
Results-oriented: You set goals and take ownership of driving towards them
Strong educational background; minimum Bachelor’s Degree
Language: English required, Swahili strongly preferred
Willingness to travel to rural locations, and to be based in Iringa, Mbeya or Njombe Tanzania

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Iringa, Mbeya or Njombe, Tanzania

Compensation

Commensurate with experience

Duration

Full-time job

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Sponsor International Candidates

Yes; Tanzania country nationals / East Africans are strongly encouraged to apply.

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here ([email protected]), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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Job Opportunity – HR & Admin Coordinator at Norwegian Refugee Council

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HR & Admin Coordinator 

The HR Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of HR and Admin matters in the Tanzania Country program

Duties and responsibilities

  • Align, implement and maintain NRC HR systems, policies and procedures and ensure they are implemented in accordance with NRC policy and guidelines. In so doing ensure that the HR policies and procedures in Tanzania are in consistent with local government laws and good practice
  • Give technical guidance and support to HR and Admin staff in Tanzania.
  • Guide Country Management Group and line managers on HR processes such as recruitment; induction; staff development; performance management.
  • Update staff on HR policies, processes and procedures.
  • Coordinate and advice on all recruitments and selection in liaison with line managers and through WebCruiter and other channels.
  • Coordinate clearance of staff including exit interviews and final dues payments
  • Align/design, implement and maintain an effective and efficient staff record and filing system including contracts, leave, medical, archiving etc
  • Be the contact person related to medical evacuation of national staff in Tanzania
  • Ensure timely remittance and proper filing of statutory deductions such as NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, and insurances
  • Manage staff benefits schemes like medical, insurance, pension and provident funds schemes
  • Coordinate and plan for staff care initiatives when needed
  • Ensure timely processing of the payroll for Tanzania offices
  • In consultation with the Country Director and Area Manager, address staff grievances and disciplinary measures
  • Coordinate all NRC staff development plans in accordance with NRC Handbook and decisions taken by the management
  • Ensure staff sign necessary employment documentation on an annual basis

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or Administration
  • Understanding of the relevant laws and statutory requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
  • Experience from working as a HR/Admin Coordinator in a humanitarian/recovery context
  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
  • Knowledge about own manager skills/profile
  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal
  • Personal qualities
  • Managing resources to optimize results
  • Managing performance and development
  • Empowering and building trust
  • Planning and delivering results
  • Initiating action and change

We can offer

Duty station: Kibondo
Contract period is for one year with possibility of extension
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s Code of Conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Kibondo

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer at Danish Refugee Council March, 2020
Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position

Application deadline: 10/04/2020

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