2 New Job Opportunities at Internews Tanzania - Various Posts

2 New Job Opportunities at Internews Tanzania - Various Posts

Overview
Internews works to ensure access to trusted, quality information that empowers people to have a voice in their future and to live healthy, secure, and rewarding lives. We envision a world where everyone can communicate freely with anyone, anywhere, and exchange the news and information they need to shape their communities and the world.

For close to 35 years and in more than 100 countries, we have worked with our local partners to build hundreds of sustainable organizations, strengthened the capacity of thousands of media professionals, human rights activists, and information entrepreneurs, and reached millions of people with quality, local information, improving lives and building lasting change. Our decentralized and entrepreneurial model gives us the local flexibility to find the best solutions and the nimbleness required to work in a rapidly changing, uncertain and complex world. On issues ranging from health and the environment to conflict and governance, Internews has developed approaches that harness the power of media and information to create positive change.


Position: ACCOUNTANT

Job Summary
Internews Tanzania is seeking to recruit a qualified Accountant to provide financial services to its project in Tanzania

Job Description
JOB TYPE: Full-Time (This is a national position – only Tanzanian citizens will bevconsidered)
LOCATION: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
SUPERVISOR: Senior Finance and Administration Manager

SCOPE OF THE ROLE:
The Accountant is responsible for providing finance & accounting services to all programmes managed by Internews in Tanzania. She/He is also responsible for keeping proper supporting documentation for all transactions and implementing Internews policies and procedures. The position works closely with the Senior Finance and Administration Manager to ensure that programmes are compliant at all levels with Funders’ rules and regulations. The Accountant also works with other Internews staff in the Regional office in Kenya and at HQ in the USA. This is a position which requires sound accounting technical knowledge and skills.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares Payment Vouchers and General Ledger vouchers for review and approval
• Performs banking transactions as required
• Makes payments to meeting participants as required
• Regularly posts transactions in Internews ERP (Business World)
• Ensures proper supporting documentation is provided and attached for all transactions and that Internews accounting policies and procedures are properly implemented.
• Reconciles the petty cash account for replenishment as required
• Files Vouchers and other Financial documents as required
• Scans Payment Vouchers and other financial documents for electronic filing as required
• Alerts the supervisor about aging advances issues.
• Any other relevant tasks as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in Accounting or equivalent
At least 3 years of operational/financial experience, in a Business or nonprofit environment is required.


SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills. Kiswahili communication skills also required.
• Excellent Information Technology skills (including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Finance systems).
• Willingness and ability to learn and apply new concepts and systems, including new financial and administration software as appropriate.
• Respect for confidentiality; affinity with Internews core values, objectives and beliefs.
• A flexible and enthusiastic approach to work with the ability to be part of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills; demonstrated ability to follow tasks through to completion, over time;
• Self-starter; ability to work independently;Multi-tasker; capable of working on multiple projects at one time, often under pressure
• Ability to keep accurate records and statistics
• Attention to detail and a conscientious attitude
• Awareness of administrative and financial regulations and how to apply them to daily workflows 

Position: MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER (M&E)

Job Summary
Internews Tanzania is seeking a highly qualified Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (M&E) to be based in Dar es Salaam. The project will run for 24 months and will be implemented in partnership with other local organizations.

Job Description
JOB TYPE: Full-Time (This is a national position – only Tanzanian citizens will be considered)
LOCATION: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
SUPERVISOR: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and implements M&E systems for the project; identifies obstacles to implementation and recommends appropriate solutions.
• Attend the project activities and trainings and work with the project team to monitor them properly; this includes creating evaluation tools, collecting data firsthand from partners/beneficiaries and analyzing the collected data.
• Support the program team in creating a framework and procedures for the monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
• Collaborate with the project team on appropriate data collection methods, tools, and reporting formats and prepare the M&E frameworks.
• Write reports, analyze findings and provide recommendations as required for project planning, performance management, and reporting.
• Undertake field-monitoring missions to assess progress of the project implementation using Internews’ standard monitoring and evaluation tools and methodologies.
• Participate in periodic review and planning meetings, generating minutes and lessons learnt documents and discuss results of data and plan action steps to build on strengths and address the weaknesses.
• Support the project team in conducting field assessments and surveys.
• Develop close working relationships with all project partners, participants and stakeholders.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative field monitoring and verification of project implementation.
• Provide the Project team with the needed paperwork to help a better planning, monitor and control the activities.
• Work closely with the program team to ensure the project success through documenting relevant success stories.
• Any other related duties assigned by the supervisor to ensure program success 

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years’ experience in monitoring &evaluation, research, learning, programme management and/or related fields
• Research and data analysis skills and experience
• Excellent written and spoken English, report writing and presentation skills
• Proficient in MS Office, strong spreadsheet skills and basic database management skills
• Strong workflow management skills: ability to priorities and handle multiple on-going assignments
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; a proven team player
• Self-starter: proven ability to work independently and problem solve
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in international development, research, and/or media/journalism fields
• University degree in economics, mathematics, statistics, social sciences or any equivalent is desirable
• Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports.
• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience with training and capacity-building

MODE OF APPLICATION:
Please submit a CV and a cover letter to TZ-Jobs@internews.org Closing date 17th July, 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview, applications sent beyond that date will not be considered

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Job Opportunity at Vodacom, Terminal Manager

Job Opportunity at Vodacom, Terminal Manager

Terminal Manager 

Joining Vodacom is more than a job, what we do matters. We don’t just carry minutes, texts and data – we carry people’s lives. And that’s a huge responsibility. If you think for a minute about the people you rely on…the likelihood is they rely on us.

Customers are at the heart of everything we do and we want to make a difference to the lives of our customers, and the communities in which we live and work. We support our people to give something back to the causes that mean the most to them through helping them give time and money to the charities they love.

And what’s it like to work here? We have created an environment where you can look forward to coming to work and are empowered to be at your best. We offer flexibility in how you work that helps you do your job in a way that suits you, opportunities to help you grow and progress throughout your career and a choice of benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Description

•  Responsible for the definition and delivery of a Terminals Strategy and management of the value chain across Tanzania as well as enable the delivery of core strategy objectives such as Data Growth or Smartphone penetration.
• This includes implementation of device S&D strategies, effective management of the various distribution channels, ensuring continuous performance and achievement of KPI’s, management of divisional expenditure, collaboration with teams (both internal staff and contracted teams.

Key accountabilities;

• Define the  local terminals portfolio, integrating global portfolio strategy and plans and local needs; Cooperate to define the right street prices, to drive marketing initiatives and sales
• Co-ordinate the procurement for handsets,  tablets and connected devices across Tanzania , delivering competitive advantage for Vodacom and ensuring leadership in terms of price, volumes, quality, terms and conditions according to customer demand and the local & global strategy
• Coordinate the Go-to-market plans with the Retail teams to ensure that Vodacom becomes the destination for Smartphones.
• Best in class Commercial pricing and practises, including Marketing funds, payment terms, warranties, after sales and legal requirements, using global and local levers.
• Secure Vodacom exclusives devices and offers from our suppliers so that we get reach the title ‘’best in class’’ in Tanzania
• Ensure alignment with the Open Market through partnerships with key device dealers
• Lead strategic terminal business development projects and initiatives

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

• Strong financial and analytical and commercial experience
• Strong supply chain knowledge
• Excellent Leadership & Communication skills
• Strong Negotiations skills
• High degree interest in mobile devices, platforms, and other Tech
• Knowledge on products and services
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
•  Creating and Innovating
• Working with People
• Delivering Results and Meeting customer Expectations
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Coping with Pressure
• Leading and Supervising

Must have technical/professional qualifications: 

• 3 year degree or relevant equivalent in Finance ,commerce or business
•  5  years of experience in telecommunications
•  Managerial/Supervisory/Leadership experience – 5yrs essential

Skills

• Digital Advocacy
• Competitor Awareness and Cross Sell
• Ownership
• Building Rapport
• Resilience
• Building and Proposing Solutions
• Empathy
• Objection Handling and Negotiation
• Identifies Customer Needs

Commitment from Vodacom

Vodacom is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognized, developed and rewarded. We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people’s individual differences – we are not only multinational but multicultural too. At Vodacom you will have access to our excellent flexible benefits programme that you would expect from any global company.APPLY NOW

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6 Job Opportunities at Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA) - Various Posts

6 Job Opportunities at Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA) - Various Posts

Nutrition Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Nutrition component of the program; will be responsible for the overall design, implementation, oversight, and reporting of the program’s Nutrition activities, including design of behavior change and communication interventions and integration of nutrition interventions in the production and market components of the program.
• Identify and recruit Community Health Volunteers and conduct Social and behavior Change Communication (SBCC) kits on dietary diversity and hygienic practices in food preparations and handling. Ensure that project implementation is in compliance with the stipulations of the selection of Women and Youth Empowerment to at least 60%.
• Promote consumption of vegetables, fruits, spices and herbs to improve local markets as well as emphasizing best feeding practices to infant and young children and hygienic practices in food preparations, so as to overcome micronutrient deficiency and stunting.
• Study and record severe malnutrition among stakeholders’ children between 1-5yrs and follow up their progress through feeding regime advices; Build capacity trainings on nutrition and diverse diets for reproductive child health officers from health centers according to project target.
• Promote the seed-kit for kitchen gardens, sensitize horticulture producer households about nutritious diversified diets and hygienic practices in food preparations; and hence crop diversification.
• Link TAHA extension services especially on establishing kitchen gardens to increase the availability of vegetables, improve uptake of Vitamin A and Iron. Hence promote vegetable bag farming for leafy vegetables.
• Promote healthy nutritious practices through radio, social media, ICE materials and sms’; and disseminate voice and video messages through different platforms.
• Promote and disseminate TAHA Market Information System through TAHA groups, TAHA Knowledge hub and government extension workers.
• Must be up to date on the latest research relating to nutrition and health; analyze the information; and use it to shape recommendations and actions on behalf of our project beneficiaries. Clarifying information to beneficiaries and explaining the effects of nutrients on overall health condition.
• Examine the process of nourishment and the association between diet, disease and health and provide health advice and promoting healthy eating.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team/supporting the work of other Team members in providing services to the horticulture sector within the project geographical areas. Develop, revise, and update activity workplans accordingly.
• Attends conferences and engage in educational opportunities. Make presentations on a variety of topics such as how nutrition affects performance in sports, schools etc.
• Contribute to high level project implementation by working closely with the Horticulture stakeholders and Nutrition department of Ministry of Health, school health teachers, and other key health and nutrition sector stakeholders.
• Collaborate with production team (including agriculture extension officers) to integrate nutrition messages within agriculture platforms, to promote crop diversification.
• Reporting and documenting project implementation status on monthly and quarterly basis and participate in the establishment of mechanisms to collect appropriate information of the monitoring and evaluation system of activities under the outcome of the project. Ensure key lessons and best practices from the project are shared with all key stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutritional Science, Home Economics& Nutrition, Horticulture or food sciences, public health or related field as well as specialized training in Nutrition are required or any other related field.
• At least 5 years of work experience progressively responsible experience in Nutrition, and/or at least 1-year experience implementing nutrition-sensitive or nutrition-specific interventions particularly in managing community-based nutrition programming will be an added advantage.
• Experience in Instructing, Coaching, and Motivating, demonstrated knowledge of the horticulture sector.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders including Government institutions and Regional and Local levels; private sector, Agri-inputs suppliers, research institutions and Producers groups /Market Associations.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of global evidence-based approaches to school-based and community-based health and nutrition interventions; ability to articulate and operationalize best practices.
• Training in and/or experience implementing social and behavior change interventions; understanding of core behavior change principles.
• Experience in designing and implementing nutrition sensitive agricultural, dietary diversity, and social and behavior change communication projects. Experience with food and equipment quality standards would be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience on preparing documentation and reporting. 

Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and oral communication skills, interpersonal and reporting skills
• Sound leadership and mentoring skills and experience. Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.
• Knowledge in computer (MS word, excel and PowerPoint)
• Fluent written and oral communication in English and Swahili is required
• Willingness to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders, especially with primary stakeholders;
• A team player and self-starter able to inspire and influence action.
• Ability to work independently and most importantly as part of a multi-cultural team.
• Broad geographic experience of Tanzania Isles (Unguja and Pemba).
• Critical Thinking Skills; Good Decision-Making Skills; Great Presentation Skills; Time Management Skills; Self Motivated and Service Oriented;

Microfinance Officer

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify the implementing partners their capacity building and training needs and recruit, coordinate and train “Saving and Credit” trainers and data collectors. Ensure that project implementation is in compliance with the stipulations of the selection of Women and Youth Empowerment to at least 60%.
• Form, support and strengthen and build capacity to Savings and credit groups of Horticulture producers’ other actors in the value chain are not necessarily excluded including provision of VICOBA materials on areas related to the project.
• Supervise and mobilize continuous data collection from the groups to be entered in the SAVIX MIS to monitor the progress of saving groups and compare performance of different trainers or different geographical information.
• Monitor trainers and data collectors and groups that they collect all necessary data, measured by using a checklist, group constitution are adhered and all recordings of passbooks are properly attended to, so as to assure sustainability and activities are conducted as planned.
• Identify the implementing partners, their capacity building and training needs, particularly as they relate to micro-finance and cooperative development.
• Conduct an assessment of the identified Microfinance partners and, if necessary, develop an organizational plan with the assistance of TRIAS Microfinance advisor if there is need for trainings on the cooperative act, on leadership and governance, on product development and on accounting and financial management.
• Strengthen the capacity of SACCOS and MFIS(Microfinance Institutions) through trainings and on-job support, including bi-annual data collection through the TRIAS’ MF factsheet to assess which support is needed.
• Promote and disseminate TAHA Market Information System through TAHA groups, TAHA Knowledge hub and government extension workers.
• Analyze members feedback data to determine whether trainees and ToTs are satisfied with TAHA/TRIAS products and services according to the project’s context and identify the gaps to be filled for successful deliverables; Formulate plans to provide trainings needed at various levels and different phases of the programme.
• Provide insights into horticultural development and ensure all other micro-finance programme activities are implemented according to the annual work plan whilst maintaining the flexibility to shift priorities according to the changing context; and undertake any other related duties arising within the context of the project.
• Facilitate the development of linkages of horticultural producers, traders, processors and other actors and networks with sectoral institutions such as banks, MFI/MFBs and other related institutions to assist TAHA beneficiaries to acquire loans. Provide support in overall coordination, management & implementation of the microfinance component of the project.
• To bring together all horticultural value chain actors, with Banks, SACCOS, MFI/MFB and other financial institution for networking, peer-to-peer learning, and strengthening their and expanding their business.
• Reporting and documenting project implementation status on a monthly and quarterly basis and participate in the establishment of mechanisms to collect appropriate information of the monitoring and evaluation system of activities under the outcome of the project. Ensure key lessons and best practices from the project are shared with all key stakeholders. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Management or Development studies, Agribusiness and Agriculture economics, Business administration, Economics or any other related field.
• At least 3 years of work experience in working in a business role. Experience in microfinance or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Experience in project management and networking activities or similar with, demonstrated knowledge of the Agriculture sector.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders including Government institutions and Regional and Local levels; private sector, Agri-inputs suppliers, research institutions and Producers groups /Market Associations.
• Demonstrated experience on preparing documentation and reporting. 

Competencies:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and reporting skills
• Sound leadership and mentoring skills and experience.
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.
• Knowledge in computer (MS word, excel and PowerPoint)
• Fluent written and oral communication in English and Swahili is required
• Willingness to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders, especially with primary stakeholders;
• A team player and self-starter able to inspire and influence action;
• Ability to work independently and most importantly as part of a multi-cultural team
• Broad geographic experience of Tanzania Isles (Unguja and Pemba)

Junior Agronomists

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with TAHA in the project areas to facilitate the adoption of Climate Smart Agriculture for improved horticultural production and post-harvest loss management.
• Provide support and facilitate farmers, Community based farmers and extension officers, member farmers to provide on farm demonstrations and promotion of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and approved TAHA technologies tailored to improved horticultural production and post-production technologies.
• Actively foster the active participation of women and youth in the project activities at least 60% of the target populations.
• Coordinating field activities that involve public and private extension officers that focus on improved horticulture production.
• Taking lead in documenting cases for changes occurring in the production level of the horticulture value chain.
• Developing an inventory of all project supported horticulture producers in all project villages for the aim of tracking and documenting changes in their horticulture production activities.
• Facilitating access to horticultural markets and extension information for horticultural products through the value chain through TAHA kilimo App, through the TAHA Knowledge Hub and TAHA Market Information system.
• Establishment of Demonstration plots, with TAHA proven technologies and oversee they are highly maintained by the project target farmers. Coordinate horticultural related demonstrations, farmer field days, exposure visits for peer-to-peer learning in sheia, districts, regions and zones basing on the demand and feasibility.
• Reporting and documenting project implementation status on a monthly and quarterly basis and participate in the establishment of mechanisms to collect appropriate information of the monitoring and evaluation system of activities under the outcome of the project.
• Undertake any other related duties arising within the context of the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Extension and Agronomy.
• At least 3 years of work experience in agricultural production with at least 1 year in supporting farmers to increase crop productivity.
• Experience in horticulture production will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Agriculture sector, particularly participation of Smallholder farmers through the value chain.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders including Government institutions and Regional and Local levels; private sector, Agri-inputs suppliers, research institutions and Producers groups /Market Associations.
• Practical knowledge of agronomy and agriculture extension
• Demonstrated experience in preparing documentation and reporting

Competencies:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and reporting skills
• Knowledge about climate change adaptation, climate-smart agriculture techniques, horticulture production etc.
• Knowledge in the computer (MS word, excel and PowerPoint)
• Fluent written and oral communication in English and Swahili is required
• Willingness to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders, especially with primary stakeholders;
• A team player and a self-starter able to inspire and influence action;
• Broad geographic experience of Tanzania Isles (Unguja and Pemba)

Communication Assistant

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the creation, production and the distribution of digital and print contents, overseeing office activities, brainstorming ideas and developing newsletters and other publications. Draft and edit communications copy (e.g. press releases, publications, social media posts).
• Creating marketing materials, managing by supporting Communications Team in creating, editing and posting creative content on social media networks i.e TAHA’s Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn platforms using translated technical content and program updates, creating databases for managing clients, events, communications, and marketing data; Update databases and media lists.
• Regularly monitor website and social media metrics and analyze monthly, and attend both external and internal events
• Provide administrative support to various teams and programs. Track projects and media exposure; helping to execute communications projects and strategies and dissemination of high-quality tools and materials, ensuring style and branding compliance and represent communication Team policies and guidelines across all materials.
• Assist in maintaining web content and executing social media strategies ensuring clear communication of TAHA messages across all channels.
• Responsible for supporting strategies that increase the project visibility to diverse global audiences, expanding digital information sharing capacity, and strengthening internal communication systems.
• Offer support to all teams in designing and editing materials for a range of audiences and contexts, including research and meeting reports, case studies, briefs, toolkits, peer-reviewed articles, training curricula, presentation design and critical eye for data visualization communication; also contribute to the dissemination of knowledge and experience of the project through participation in the related events.
• Liaise with graphic designers and other vendors to develop and produce materials for visibility activities. Offer administrative support to the Communications Team in tracking products and materials according to deadlines.
• Coordinate or lead communication related trainings or events for staff or partners and other horticulture stakeholders; Support in executing events such as farmer field days, AGM, Producers-Buyers high level market access forums, Participation in the local trade fairs, media campaigns on nutrition and gender perspectives in horticulture.
• Support Communications Team in repurposing and creating fresh content for monthly E-newsletters and other direct communication.
• Support Communications Team in maintaining a collection of photos, graphics, icons, infographics, data bites videoclips to use in various digital content; Expand digital dissemination outlets for information sharing such as websites, webinars, social media, videos, data visualizations, infographics, emails list servs, etc.
• Promote and disseminate TAHA Market Information System through TAHA groups, TAHA Knowledge hub i.e. maintaining digital database and support the physical library of horticultural tools and resources and government extension workers, and other stakeholders.
• Reporting and documenting project implementation status on monthly and quarterly basis and participate in the establishment of mechanisms to collect appropriate information of the monitoring and evaluation system of activities under the outcome of the project. Ensure key lessons and best practices from the project are shared with all key stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication with at least 3 years’ experience or a post graduate diploma in Communications or Journalism, Media, Public Relations or a related field from a recognized university.
• Background in communications, media relations, and/or knowledge management preferred.
• Communication and facilitator- editing, writing, policy communication, community engagement, Internet tools and skills, information management, process facilitation, reporting and administration.
• Excellent knowledge of modern communication tools and approaches, and solid experience in knowledge management including ICT and web 2.0 tools applications like Wiki, Flickr, slideshare, Youtube, Dropbox and blogging; Use of social media dashboards/management tools
• Excellent organization and time management skills, including ability to juggle multiple tasks and respond rapidly to new events and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and present technical information to nontechnical audiences, and a passion to bridge the gap between research and lay audiences.
• Creative problem-solver with an eye for good design; on the cutting edge of emerging media trends and technologies.
• Demonstrated experience on preparing documentation and reporting. 

Competencies:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and reporting skills
• Sound leadership and mentoring skills and experience.
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.
• Knowledge in computer (MS word, excel and PowerPoint)
• Fluent written and oral communication in English and Swahili is required
• Willingness to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders, especially with primary stakeholders;
• A team player and self-starter able to inspire and influence action;
• Ability to work independently and most importantly as part of a multi-cultural team
• Broad geographic experience of Tanzania Isles (Unguja and Pemba).

Business Development Services Officer

Duty Station: Zanzibar

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and recruit potential producers, processors, traders and other actors in the horticultural value chain for the agri-business training B|U|S. Ensure that project implementation is in compliance with the stipulations of the selection of Women and Youth Empowerment to at least 60%.
• Support and coordinate all B|U|S activities with AHA and the farmer-trainers (ToTs) to reach its objective of facilitating delivery of the Business Development services (BDS) Cycle interventions for traders and processors in Tanzania Isles (Unguja and Pemba). S/he will also take part in building capacity of the ToTs which includes selecting and making regular contacts, facilitating training and coaching on areas related to the project.
• Mobilize and organize the ToTs for B|U|S trainings methodology (Module 1,2 and 3) consisting of an in-house training, practical, roll-out periods; Mentor and monitor the ToTs through the project period till they graduate.
• Identify Horticultural processors and traders who need and want assistance in strengthening or expanding their business, and conduct a situational analysis while establishing strategies for pursuing these new opportunities in the value chain.
• Develop and sustain supportive, solid relationships with TAHA members and stakeholders, analyzing portfolios to identify new opportunities, and stimulating environment for entrepreneurs by providing mentorship and advisory services about TAHA services.
• Promote and disseminate TAHA Market Information System through TAHA groups, TAHA Knowledge hub and government extension workers.
• Promote and increase entrepreneurial development through awareness programs, surveys, B|U|S workshops and market research.
• Organize along with the Zonal Marketing Development Officer farmers and buyers forum.
• Analyze members feedback data to determine whether trainees and ToTs are satisfied with TAHA/AHA/TRIAS products and services according to the project’s context and identify the gaps to be filled for successful deliverables.
• Provide insights into horticultural development and undertake any other related duties arising within the context of the project.
• Reporting and documenting project implementation status on monthly and quarterly basis and participate in the establishment of mechanisms to collect appropriate information of the monitoring and evaluation system of activities under the outcome of the project.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Agribusiness and Agriculture economics, Business administration, Business management or any other related field.
• At least 3 years of work experience in working in a business role. Experience in the agriculture sector will be an added advantage.
• Proven experience working as a Business Development Officer or similar role, demonstrated knowledge of the Agriculture sector.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders including Government institutions and Regional and Local levels; private sector, Agri-inputs suppliers, research institutions and Producers groups /Market Associations.
• Demonstrated experience on preparing documentation and reporting. 

Competencies:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and reporting skills
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.
• Knowledge in computer (MS word, excel and PowerPoint)
• Fluent written and oral communication in English and Swahili is required
• Willingness to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders, especially with primary stakeholders;
• A team player and self-starter able to inspire and influence action;
• Broad geographic experience of Tanzania Isles (Unguja and Pemba).

Mode of application:
Please send your detailed CV and application letter to hr@taha.or.tz or by post to TAHA, Kanisa Road, Plot No. 49, P. O. Box 16520, Arusha. Envelopes should be clearly marked with the Job Title. Applications should reach us not later than June 26th 2020.

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Job Opportunity at BBC Media Action, Videographer / Graphic Designer

Job Opportunity at BBC Media Action, Videographer / Graphic Designer

Job Title: Videographer / Graphic Designer

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania


Reports to: Senior Producer

Salary: Competitive within Tanzanian NGO market rates

Contract duration: 12 months fixed term, with possibility of extension


Please do not send certificates or other attachments. Applicants with no separate cover letter will not be considered. These are local posts applicable to people who have the legal right to live and work in Tanzania and national terms and conditions will apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About Niambie

BBC Media Action’s Niambie (‘Tell Me’) project provides a unique space in the national media for young people to discuss important issues on their own terms and in their own language. It engages and informs young people from across Tanzania, creating a platform for them to talk to their leaders. Evidence shows that Niambie contributes to increased self-efficacy among young people and women and increased ability to engage in discussions and take action on issues that matter to them.

Project outputs include:

A national youth-focused radio show
Social media channels that provide a space for young people to interact with each other and share their thoughts on important issues
Capacity-building with young professionals from five regions across Tanzania
Collaborative partnerships with national media organisations who broadcast the Niambie radio programme

About the role

Reporting to the senior producer, the Videographer / Graphic Designer will be responsible for filming, editing and creating innovative visual content, ensuring that our online output is of the highest creative and editorial standards and serves the needs of our diverse young audiences.

S/he will be expected to come up with visual creative story ideas and treatments for Niambie’s social media platforms. The successful candidate will also be expected to stay up-to-date with new camera and editing technologies, be willing to experiment with new online graphic creation software and propose ideas to ensure Niambie remains at the forefront of online content creation.

The Videographer / Graphic Designer will be directly responsible for managing all the project’s visual productions including regularly filming and editing videos, designing and producing infographics and taking/editing photographs to a high standard for use on our digital platforms. The role requires strong editorial skills and a firm grasp of Tanzania’s new online content regulations.

The successful candidate will be expected to work independently to a high standard and be capable of making decisions about content and formats without supervision. This is a new role within the Niambie team and candidates will be expected to propose ways in which the post can help to strengthen Niambie’s digital output and grow our digital audiences.

Main duties:

• Originating and delivering high-quality video and pictures for original digital content
• Liaising with producers, research and project staff in content planning meetings and production
• Checking digital content and visual materials for publication to ensure they are accurate, legally sound and comply with the BBC’s editorial standards and child protection policy
• Filming and editing of still photos and video
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• Attending events for reporting purposes as assigned
• Supporting young professionals to pitch stories and create content for Niambie social media channels
• Working with the research team to gather and analyse online interactions and sharing information with the production team
• Travelling outside Dar to gather content and support the radio production team
• Developing a robust strategy for increasing Niambie’s digital reach and audience engagement
• Developing and pitching creative story ideas
• Working with radio producers to find and utilise the most effective ways of cross-promoting stories
• Monitoring Niambie’s social media platforms and escalating potential editorial/moderation issues where appropriate
• Maintaining a logical workflow and sticking to deadlines
• Keeping across new and emerging social media trends and sharing new ideas with the production team and management
• Maintaining a digital library that can be used across productions and accessed by other teams in the organisation
• Shooting and editing videos and photographs for use on Niambie online platforms
• Sharing social media comments and insights with the research team

Required skills and experience

• Good communications skills and technical knowledge
• Degree or diploma in journalism, mass communication or related field
• Minimum of five years’ experience in online content gathering, journalism or mass communication – experience of creating content for social media is desirable
• Knowledge of radio production and sound editorial judgment
• Excellent English and Swahili writing skills
• Good computer skills – ability to use audio/video editing software preferred
• A good understanding of audio and visual production and post-production techniques
• Creative flair, with strong writing skills and the ability to structure a narrative
• A willingness to experiment with new technologies to create compelling, high-quality digital content with minimal supervision
• Experience of working independently and within a team
• A good understanding of managing an online production process to deliver content on time and to budget
• Highly organised, with a proven ability to prioritise, manage a workload and deadlines and maintain attention to detail
• Experience working in a development or related setting
• Proven ability to multitask

Candidates should send their CV and a cover letter (PDF or Microsoft Word format) which outlines their experience and suitability for the role in English by email to: recruitment@tz.bbcmediaaction.org

Please use the title of the position applied for in the subject line and submit by 5pm (Tanzania time) on Sunday 28 June 2020.

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2 Job Opportunities at Abt Associates Inc, Consultants

2 Job Opportunities at Abt Associates Inc, Consultants

Consultants 2 Positions

2 Consultants, Scaling up & Expansion of reporting system in ADDOs.
Job Summary
SHOPS Plus in Tanzania seeks to increase the use of priority health services through strategic expansion of private sector approaches in the health system. The main activities currently include improved capacity of the private sector to provide and supply priority health services and products, Improving ownership and stewardship of total market approaches within Tanzanian institutions and improving enabling environment for private sector provision of priority health products and services.

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Contract: Shops Plus Project

Reports to: Project Assistant



Level of Effort: 126 days

Period of Performance: July-December 2020

SHOPS Plus in Tanzania seeks to increase the use of priority health services through strategic expansion of private sector approaches in the health system.  The main activities currently include improved capacity of the private sector to provide and supply priority health services and products, Improving ownership and stewardship of total market approaches within Tanzanian institutions and improving enabling environment for private sector provision of priority health products and services.

Scope of Work

SHOPS Plus Tanzania is currently seeking qualified consultants to complete the specific objectives and deliverables outlined below in providing remote, teleservice reporting support for Accredited Drug Dispensing Outlets (ADDOs) in Tanzania who report data through Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) system.

The consultants will be expected to: Make outbound calls to ADDO partners to provide mentorship, build capacity and demonstrate how to report through Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD)
Act as primary remote contact for ADDO partners to provide them with record keeping skills, reporting skills and provide required clarifications on issues related to reporting
Analyze and maintain a written record of each telephone interaction with ADDOs in regard to the USSD reporting system
Analyze ADDO reporting efficiency and accurateness within the reporting platform and make follow-up calls to improve reporting amongst ADDOs with gaps
Support ADDOs to achieve a 60% reporting rate
Travel: within mainland Tanzania

Deliverables

1. Meet daily target for outbound calls

2. Submit summary notes on each outbound call made to ADDOs

3. Submit reporting form for remote, teleservice USSD reporting support on a weekly basis

Qualifications

Minimum of one year experience in Customer service and customer support
Knowledge in IT and mobile techno systems
Experience dealing with customers on the phone and responding to customer complaints and inquiries
Sufficient skills using Microsoft word and Excel
Certificate in IT, Business Administration or any other related field
Fluency in spoken and written English and Swahili is required
To Apply: submit an updated CV and cover letter describing how the applicant meets the consultancy’s criteria to Claire_Naivasha@abtassoc.com ,the subject line of the email should reference the title of the consultancy.

Tanzanian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

All Applications should be submitted not later than 30th June 2020.

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50 Job Opportunities at TASAC, Clearing And Forwarding Officers Grade II

50 Job Opportunities at TASAC, Clearing And Forwarding Officers Grade II

POST: CLEARING AND FORWARDING OFFICERS GRADE II – 50 POST

POST CATEGORY(S) HR & ADMINISTRATION
MARKETING,MEDIA AND BRAND
TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS
EMPLOYER TANZANIA SHIPPING AGENCIES CORPORATION (TASAC)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2020-06-19 2020-07-03

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(i) To sort shipping and clearance documents collected from shippers and consignees;

(ii) To identify necessary available and missing shipping documents of each transaction assigned;

(iii) To recommend on the completeness and state of accuracy of shipping documents received from shippers/consignees;

(iv) To recommend HS Code applicable for each shipment for the purpose of customs declaration;

(v) To communicate with shippers/consignees or the required or missing shipping and other documents necessary for a particular shipment;

(vi) To draft Customs Declarations for submission to TRA;

(vii) To lodge properly approved clearing and forwarding documents to TRA, ports and other authorities or institutions as necessary;

(viii) To follow up with TRA and other authorities or institutions to ensure timely fulfilments of approvals, receipt of bills/invoices for efficient clearance of documents and forwarding of shipments; and

(ix) To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by Supervisor from time to time.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor Degree or Advance Diploma either in Freight Clearing and Forwarding, Transport and Logistics Management, Supply Chain Logistics, Business Administration majoring in Logistics, Cargo Management or clearing and Forwarding, International Trade or Marketing from a recognised institution.

REMUNERATION AS PER TASAC SALARY SCALE

APPLY HERE

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Job Opportunity at CBE, Assistant Lecturer Law

Job Opportunity at CBE, Assistant Lecturer Law

POST: ASSISTANT LECTURER- LAW. – 1 POST

POST CATEGORY(S) LEGAL
EMPLOYER College of Business Education (CBE)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2020-06-18 2020-07-01


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. To teach up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor’s Degree);

ii. To Prepare learning resources for tutorial exercises;

iii. To conduct research, seminars and case studies;

iv. To Carry out consultancy and community services under supervision;

v. To prepare teaching manual; and

vi. To perform any other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s of Law with a GPA of 4.0 or average of B+ and Bachelor of Law (LLB) with a

minimum GPA of 3.8.

REMUNERATION As per Treasury Registrar’s salarieAPPLY HERE

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Form Five Selection 2020 | Waliochaguliwa Kujiunga Kidato Cha Tano 2020

Form Five Selection 2020 | Waliochaguliwa Kujiunga Kidato Cha Tano 2020

Form five selections 2020 | Selections Form Five 2020 | PDF File for Form five Selections 2020 | Selections za kidato cha tano 2020 | TAMISEMI Form Five selections 2020 | Form 5 selections 2020 |posts za Form five 2020 | form five selections posts 2020 | form five second selections 2020 | students selected to join Form Five 2020 | Form Five Selection Results 2020/2021 Academic Year | Students Selected to Join Form Five and Technical Colleges 2020

The role of the Ministry is to coordinate and supervise regional development management and administration. Thus, the ministry coordinates rural and urban development management policy and strategies; coordinates Regional Secretariats activities and builds their capacity in institutional development strategies for integrated socioeconomic development and financial development of Local Government Authorities.

The Ministry also coordinates and supervises development planning and sectoral interventions on donor supported programmes at district and other locals levels; issues ministerial guidelines to Regional Secretariats and Local Government Authorities; and strengthen the channel of communication and information flow between the national and sub-national levels.Check HERE

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New Temporary Jobs at University of Dar es Salaam Computing Centre (Maonesho ya Saba Saba)

New Temporary Jobs at University of Dar es Salaam Computing Centre (Maonesho ya Saba Saba)

Part-time jobs in Tanzania
For over two decades, UCC has been providing world class ICT Solutions to one of Africa’s most distinguished higher learning institutions, the University of Dar Es Salaam and the general public. With years of experience under our belt, our ICT Products and Services come second to none. Throughout the years in the industry, UCC has grown to become a competitive and dependable ICT partner and Service Provider for central and local government authorities in Tanzania and beyond, academic institutions, the business community as well as civil organisations. For any enquiry regarding ICT Training, Software Development and Implementation, as well as ICT Consultancy, kindly get in touch with our Customer Support Office through telephone, mobile or email contacts provided in here.


Our Vision
To be ICT centre of excellence in the region by 2020.
Our Mission
We strive to lead in the invention, development and training of the industry’s most advanced information and communication technologies that contributr to the socialeconomic development in the region.


Our Core Values
The core values of UCC are:
Professionalism
Integrity
Team Spirit
Devoted to the customers and partners
 TO DOWNLOAD PDF FILE FOR MORE DETAILS AND HOW TO APPLY (Temporary Jobs in Tanzania)


Deadline: 19th June, 2020Download PDF HERE

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Job Opportunity at Karafu Enterprises, Branch Manager (Super Market)

About Us 

Coast Mart Supermarket is located in the heart of Kibaha, in a new modern building with its 1,200 square meters meets the different needs of customers with entire departments dedicated to fresh, healthy and all other products. A store that represents a real concentrate of quality, freshness and above all enhancement of all products to meet customers need’s.
In order to enhance our efficiency the company seeking to hire qualified and competent candidates for the following position:

JOB TITLE: BRANCH MANAGER (SUPERMARKET) (1POST)

JOB LOCATION: PLOT NO 302, BLOCK B, KIBAHA TOWN (OPPOSITE CRDB BANK)
COMPANY NAME: KARAFU ENTERPRISES LIMITED

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership
• Work closely with the General Manager in decision making and strategic planning for expansion of the business. 
• Be the person-in-charge in the absence of the General Manager. 
• Align self with vision, mission and current strategies.
• Participate in Open Book Management and mentor staff accordingly. 
• Lead and manage a team.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES
  Procurement

• Preparing plan for purchasing supermarket products.
• Reviewing, comparing, analysing and approving products and services to be purchased.
• Following and enforcing the rules and regulation of the supermarket.
• Preparation of budget, cost analysis and report for the supermarket.
• Maintaining good supplier relation and negotiation contract for the supermarket.
• Maintaining and updating suppliers information qualifications such as delivery time, products range etc.

Sales 

• Facilitate cold and warm calls to prospective leads; schedule and follow through on calls with leads and current customers
• Source and work customer referrals.
• Answer all lead and customer questions accurately; prioritize and/or escalate lead and customer questions as needed.
• Maintain positive business and customer relationships in the effort to extend customer lifetime value.
• Develop strategies for more effective sales, both individually and as part of a team.
• Self-improve continuously by way of experience and manager feedback.

Storage 

• Check inventory records for accuracy.
• Keeping record for all items allocated, received to another place.
• Compile reports on various aspects of changes in production or inventory
• Maintain receipts, records, and withdrawals of the stockroom
• Receive, unload, and shelve supplies
• Perform other stock-related duties, including returning, packing, pricing, and labelling supplies
• Inspect deliveries for damage or discrepancies; report those to accounting for reimbursements and record keeping
• Rotate stock and coordinate the disposal of surpluses
• Ensure adequate record keeping and manage all documentation to confirm proper stock levels and maintain inventory control
• Coordinate the handling of freight, the movement of equipment, and necessary minor repairs.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Management experience in a supermarket.
• Diploma in Business management/Bachelor Degree in Business management/further relevant education and/or training a plus. Combination of education, training and/or experience will be considered.
• Computer skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) any software and Internet applications required.

HOW TO APPLY
Only qualified candidate should send their CV and Cover letter to harvestmart@yahoo.com . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through their emails addresses for next steps.
For further information please contact +255 715 989 837

NOTE:  IF YOU ARE NOT QUALIFIED PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR CURRICULUM VITAE TO SAVE US TIME

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