Tuesday, 14 December 2010

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist


ACDI/VOCA
Since 1963 and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 93 projects in 40 countries and revenues of $124 million.
Closing date: 22 Dec 2010
Location: United Republic of Tanzania (the) - Dar es Salaam

We are currently seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for an anticipated USAID-funded Staples Value Chain project in Tanzania. The project’s primary objective will be to increase rice and maize production and competitiveness. To this end, technical components will focus on improved farming techniques and best practices; improved farm management; increasing market linkages and competitiveness; trade facilitation and regulatory reform; value chain development for vulnerable groups; and other activities that promote food security. The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist’s responsibilities and qualifications for this program include but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities:
• Design/develop project-based M&E plans that include indicators useful for program management and the overall tracking of program accomplishments for donors.
• Recommend cost-effective methods to establish appropriate baselines and gather information for reporting and periodic updates.
• Work with ACDI/VOCA headquarters staff and train staff in state-of-the art M&E approaches and techniques.
• Track and analyze project indicators and other useful statistics and prepare high-quality and timely reports using recommended formats and communication channels.
• Support M&E activities to increase the flow and effectiveness of information.
• Conduct evaluations and surveys, selected research activities and baseline surveys by providing the necessary program and organizational support.
• Ensure that all information required for submission to USAID is collected in a valid, reliable and timely manner.
• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of reports and documents to USAID, the government of Tanzania, ACDI/VOCA headquarters and partner organizations.

Qualifications:
• Master’s degree or other higher degree in a relevant subject.
• Demonstrated experience in helping partners to develop PMPs and reporting indicators, and in planning and leading evaluations for complex projects of similar size and scope.
• Minimum six years of progressively more responsible international work experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in Africa.
How to apply
To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a resume to tanzaniastaplesVC@joinav.org. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

Chief Accountant


ACDI/VOCA
Since 1963 and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 93 projects in 40 countries and revenues of $124 million.
Closing date: 22 Dec 2010
Location: United Republic of Tanzania (the) - Dar es Salaam

We are currently seeking a Chief Accountant for an anticipated USAID-funded Staples Value Chain project in Tanzania. The project’s primary objective will be to increase rice and maize production and competitiveness. To this end, technical components will focus on improved farming techniques and best practices; improved farm management; increasing market linkages and competitiveness; trade facilitation and regulatory reform; value chain development for vulnerable groups; and other activities that promote food security. The Chief Accountant’s responsibilities and qualifications for this program include but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities:
• Oversee all financial activities of the program.
• Complete monthly field financial reports to ACDI/VOCA and USAID.
• Provide guidance on compliance with USAID regulations governing the award and ensure effective oversight and financial monitoring of activities.
• Coordinate with the Awards and Compliance department to ensure compliance.
• Supervise local field finance staff and provide guidance to staff and consultants.
• Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments.
• Maintain strong relationships with the home office, USAID, partners and collaborators, and other stakeholders.
• Represent ACDI/VOCA and the project to the public and donor community.
• Act as an advisor to ACDI/VOCA’s senior finance officer and headquarters accountant in financial management and analysis, including liquidity management, and income and expenses management.
• Design internal financial reporting procedures to be used in conducting daily activities ACDI/VOCA. The internal reporting system is to be designed with consideration of the donor’s reporting requirements, management objectives and the local framework and conditions

Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in accounting preferred; minimum of bachelor’s degree required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in project accounting, financial management and procurement systems required.
• Extensive experience with USAID regulations and management/control systems required.
• Seven years’ experience in accounting on complex development projects; experience in working with projects that have grants-under-contracts mechanisms is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in accounting for complex projects of similar size and scope.
How to apply
To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a resume to tanzaniastaplesVC@joinav.org. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

Grants Manager

ACDI/VOCA
Since 1963 and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 93 projects in 40 countries and revenues of $124 million.
Closing date: 22 Dec 2010
Location: United Republic of Tanzania (the) - Dar es Salaam

We are currently seeking a Grants Manager for an anticipated USAID-funded Staples Value Chain project in Tanzania. The project’s primary objective will be to increase rice and maize production and competitiveness. To this end, technical components will focus on improved farming techniques and best practices; improved farm management; increasing market linkages and competitiveness; trade facilitation and regulatory reform; value chain development for vulnerable groups; and other activities that promote food security. The Grants Manager’s responsibilities and qualifications for this program include but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the administration of all grants including providing technical oversight on grant management and performance monitoring.
• Monitor and approve overall project funding allocations and expenditures and ensure that all project financial reporting is done in accordance with USAID regulations and ACDI/VOCA accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments.
• Maintain strong relationships with home office and donor, partners and collaborators, and any other associated stakeholder.
• Represent ACDI/VOCA and the project to the public and donor community.
• Ensure the establishment and management of a transparent, effective and efficient grants program in support of FPPM Operations, including the management of grant agreements with local communities and partners.
• Establish detailed systems and procedures for management of a subgrant program, including preparation of grant agreement templates and other compliance-related documents related to the solicitation, review and approval of grant requests as well as the monitoring and close-out of grant awards.

Qualifications:
• Minimum five years’ demonstrated experience and success in setting up, managing and closing out of grants under contracts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of USAID financial and management systems, regulations and reporting requirements.
• Degree in business administration, economics, agricultural economics or closely related field.
• Understanding of value chain competitiveness and private sector developing in the African context.
• Excellent communication, technical and reporting skills.
• Fluency in English is required.
How to apply
To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a resume to tanzaniastaplesVC@joinav.org. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

Friday, 10 December 2010

NATIONAL HOUSING CORPORATION VACANCIES

ENGINEERS ( CIVIL .STRUCTURAL )

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ENGINEER ( ELECTRICAL )

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SENIOR ARCHITECT

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QUANTITY SURVEYOR

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SENIOR TECHNICIAN OR TECHNICIAN I ( ELECTRICAL AND CIVIL )


APPLY TO

DIRECTOR GENERAL

NATIONAL HOUSING CORPORATION ,

P.O.BOX 2977

DAR ES SALAAM

PPF VACANCIES

- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AUDITOR

- DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

- NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

- SYSTEM ANALYST

- OFFICE MANAGEMENT SECRETARY

APPLY TO

DIRECTOR GENERAL

PARASTATAL PENSIONS FUND

BOX 72473

DAR ES SALAAM

CLOSING DATE IS 15TH DEC 2010

VISIT WWW.PPFTZ.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Marketing/Communications Assistant
National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) ITN Cell
National Insecticode Nets Programme (NATNETS)


The National Malaria Programme (NMCP) of the Ministry of Health and social Welfare is spearheading the National Insecticide Treated Nets Programme (NATNETS) which promotes the use of Insecticide Treated Nets (ITN),Based on a broad partnership between the public and Private sector. The main activities of the (NATNETS) programme include the design and implementation of a voucher scheme, the universal coverage campaign to improve access to ITN as well as overall coordination of TIN activities in Tanzania in collaboration with stakeholder. The Ministry of Health and social Welfare/National Malaria Control programme wished to contract an experience and efficient professional to work within the NATNETS teams as Marketing/Communications Assistant. Candidate with experience in marketing /communications are encouraged to apply .A Competitive salary will be offered depending on experience and qualifications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

v Conduct routine media monitoring and scan relevant news items which are relevant to the

NATNETS activities.

v Collecting information and pictures of NATNETS activities for the NATNETS Newletter

and other publications

v Managing and updating the contracts database for the NATNETS Newsletter

v Develop and implement proper mechanism that will ensure that documents are properly

filed and easily accessed/retrieved when needed.

v Occasionally participate in supportive supervision in order to communicate fully the

activities of the programme.

v Develop and strengthen relationship through information desemination between Natnets

and other NGOs,CBOs, FBOs That help the government to fight against malaria.

v Identify queries from made report and channel them to the supervisor for response.


Personnal Attributes:

v Flexible good collaborating and interpersonal skills

v Excellent written and oral communication skills, both in English and Kiswahili

v Self motivated well organized and able to work independently and as part of ITN Cell team member.

v Strong interested in development issues

v Able to work under pressure and to deliver timely results v Willingness to travel to districts.
Qualification/Experience:

v Degree holder/Advanced Diploma in mess communication/marketing/Sociology in may

when related field

v Computer literate with special skills in desk top publishing

v Shyer hands on experience in communication/marketing and proven ability to organize all aspects of large scale promotion/marketing/Public related channels
Application Procedure

Interested candidates should send letters of application,currriculm vitae,copies of certificates and contracts (including e-mail) for three referees before the December 8,2010 to:

Ministyry of Health
National Malaria Control Programme P.O.BOX 3430
Dar es Salaam

Clearly sate on youth envelop “Application for Marketing/Communication Assistant, NATNETS Programme,

Production Engineers — Sisal (4 positions)

Mohammed Enterprises (Tanzania) Limited
Agriculture Division

METL is one of the leading private investors in commercial agriculture in Tanzania with major focus in large scale commercial farming in Sisal, Cashew, Tea, and the company is into other diversification plans.

We are looking for young and dynamic mechanical engineers for the job of:

 Qualifications:

* Ideal candidate should be a degree or diploma holder in Mechanical Engineering or a Full Technician Certificate holder (FTC).

Experience:

The candidate should have at least 5 years’ working experience in repair and maintenance of sisal production machineries like Decorticators(corona) Brush ,Press machine etc .as well as other agricultural plants & Machinery like Tractors ,Field implements, water apply pumps etc.

Age: Not more than 45 years

Remuneration will be commensurate with qualification and experience and will be very attractive.

Interested persons are requested to send hard copies of their applications and CVs (stating full details of qualifications, experience, present salary package, and personal particulars) along with copies of relevant certificates within 10 days to:

The Senior Executive — HR
Mohammed Enterprises (Tanzania) Limited
Textile House, Morogoro Road, Indira Gandhi Street
P.O. Box 20660, Dar es Salaam (Tanzania).

Fax: +255 22 2128231

Or E-mail their applications and CVs along with scanned copies of certificates to recruitment@metl.net

SENIOR RISK OFFICER AND SENIOR MARKETING OFFICER

The fastest growing bank listed in the stock exchange wishes to recruit the qualified personnel to fill vacant position for smooth implementation of its expansion programme .

SEND YOUR APPLICATIONS TO

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR

P.O.BOX 19648

DAR ES SALAAM

SOURCE : THE GUARDIAN December 6 2010

Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)

Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) was established under the Tanzania Revenue Authority Act No.11 0f 1995.The Authority is a semi-autonomous agency of the Government responsible for the administration of the Central Government taxes as well as several non-tax revenues. TRA is currently implementing its Third Corporate Plan whose vision is to be ‘A Modern Tax Administration’

TRA would like to recruit dynamic, experienced and qualified personnel to fill vacant positions in the Human Resources and Administration Department. Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified Tanzanians for the following positions:

ASSISTANT SUPPLIES OFFICER - 3 VACANCIES

1. Purpose of the Job

To assist the Supplies Officer in providing stores and/ or procurement services following the requirements of the public Procurement Act No 21 of 2004, Public Procurement Regulations 2005 and TRA Procurement Regulations.

2. Major Activities of the Job

(i) Assist in identification of requirements for order placement.

(ii) Prepare requests for quotations.

(iii) Assist in analysis of quotations and recommending award of tenders.

(iv) Assist in preparation and issuance of Local Purchase Orders (LPO) to approved suppliers.

(v) Make follow ups on orders.

(vi) Assist in receiving, inspecting and issuing goods to user departments.

(vii) Assist in receiving, matching and submitting documents of goods delivered for payment.

(viii) Assist in preparation of stocktaking reports.

(ix) Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

(x) Assist in the layout and arrangement of the stores.

(xi) Assist in the safe keeping and proper up keeping of stores.

(xii) Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor.

3. Minimum Job Requirements

3.1 Qualifications

· Advanced Diploma or University Degree in Business Administration or Materials Management/Logistics or Procurement or its equivalent from a recognized Institution\University.

3.3 Key Competencies

(i) Leadership and Team Building

(ii) Strategic Focus and Managing Change

(iii) Managing Performance and Accountability

(iv) Problem Solving and Decision Making

(v) Integrity

(vi) Computer Literacy

REMUNERATION

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.

SUPPLIES OFFICER - 1 VACANCY

1. Purpose of the Job.

To provide stores and/ or procurement services to support TRA operations in accordance to the Public Procurement Act no 21 of 2004, Public Procurement Regulations 2005 and TRA Procurement Regulations.

2. Major Activities of the Job.

(i) Identify stock item requirements for order placement.

(ii) Seek approval to purchase the identified requirements.

(iii) Prepare requests for quotations.

(iv) Receive and analyse quotations and recommend awards of tenders.

(v) Prepare and draft Local Purchase Orders (LPO).

(vi) Follow up on orders for timely delivery.

(vii) Receive, inspect and issue goods to user departments.

(viii) Certify invoices and advise payment approval.

(ix) Receive, match and submit documents of goods delivered for payment.

(x) Assist in preparation for stocktaking.

(xi) Undertake stores layout and safe keeping of stores.

(xii) Supervise cleanliness of storehouse and stores arrangement.

(xiii) Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

(xiv) Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor.

3. Minimum Job Requirements.

3.1. Qualification.

(i) University Degree or Advanced Diploma in Business Administration or Logistics and Procurement /Material Management or its equivalent from a recognized Institution\University.

(ii) Certified Supplies Professional (CPSP or MCIPS) and registered by the Procurement & Supplies Professionals and Technician Board (PSPTB) or the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS –UK).

3.2. Experience.

Three (3) years in handling supplies functions.

3.3. Key Competencies.

(i) Leadership and Team Building

(ii) Strategic Focus and Managing Change

(iii) Managing Performance and Accountability

(iv) Problem Solving and Decision Making

(v) Integrity.

(vi) Computer Literacy

REMUNERATION

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.

SENIOR SUPPLIES OFFICER - 3 VACANCIES

1. Purpose of the Job

To procure goods, works, services and Non Consultants Services in accordance to Public Procurement Act No 21 of 2004, Public Procurement Regulations 2005 and TRA Procurement Regulations, in order to support efficient and smooth operations of the Authority.

2. Major Activities of the Job

(i) Receive requests to purchase from user departments.

(ii) Analyse requests to purchase and seek purchasing approval.

(iii) Advice approval to purchase of requested goods and services. (iv) Prepare requests for quotations, evaluate and recommend award of tenders.

(v) Advice on the approval to issue Local Purchase Orders (LPO) or contracts.

(vi) Undertake follow ups on orders.

(vii) Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

(viii) Coordinate disposal of obsolete goods and documents.

(ix) Prepare responses on procurement related audit queries.

(x) Prepare procurement related plans and budgets.

(xi) Assist in the preparation of Bidding Documents, request for Proposals , Tender advertisement and Letter of invitations and in the evaluation of tenders

(xii) Supervise Inventory and warehousing operations

(xiii) Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor.

3. Minimum Job Requirements

3.1. Qualification

(i) Advanced Diploma or University Degree in Business Administration or Logistics and Procurement/Materials Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution\University.

(ii) Certified Supplies Professional (CPSP or MCIPS) and registered by the Procurement & Supplies Professionals and Technician Board (PSPTB) or the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS - UK).

(iii) Relevant Postgraduate studies or a Masters Degree or its equivalent from a recognised institution\ University will be an added advantage.

3.2. Experience

Four (4) years of relevant experience

3.3. Key Competencies

(i) Leadership and Team Building

(ii) Strategic Focus and Managing Change

(iii) Managing Performance and Accountability

(iv) Problem Solving and Decision Making

(v) Integrity

(vi) Computer Literacy

REMUNERATION

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.

TRA EMPLOYEES

TRA employees who meet the requirements of the post may also apply.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Applications should include contact telephone numbers and be accompanied with Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant certificates, passport size photograph of the applicant recently taken and the names and reliable contact address (including telephone numbers) of three reputable referees. The application should reach the undersigned by 13th December, 2010. Applicants who will not be contacted should regard themselves as unsuccessful.

COMMISSIONER GENERAL

TANZANIA REVENUE AUTHORITY

P.O BOX 11491, DAR- ES-SALAAM.