TBS Internship Programme For Graduates - 54 Posts

OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Background

Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) is Tanzania’s sole Standards body, formerly established by the Standards Act No. 3 of 1975, which was repealed and replaced by the Standards Act No. 2 of 2009. It is a Parastatal Organization under the Ministry of Industry and Trade. TBS introduced internship programs for graduates from diverse academic backgrounds to have exposure in development issues and a first-hand impression of the day-to-day working environment of the Bureau.

TBS is currently looking for Tanzanians who are dynamic, committed, suitably qualified, dedicated and eager to learn and develop new experiences through assigned tasks.

Therefore, the applications are invited to fill the following fields-:

•  Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (5 posts – for Mechanical Laboratory duties).
• Bachelor of Mechanical/ Automobile Engineering (17 posts – for Imports and Inspection duties).
• Diploma in Laboratory Science/Technology (1 post – for Food Chemistry Laboratory duties).


• Diploma in Food Science (1 post – for Food Chemistry Laboratory duties).
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (1 post for Maintenance duties).
•  Diploma in Civil Engineering (1 post for Maintenance duties).
• Trade Test III/Level I in Plumbing and Pipe fitting (1 post for Maintenance duties).
•  Trade Test III/Level I Electrical Installation (1 post for Maintenance duties).
• Trade Test III/Level I Motor Vehicle Mechanics (1 post for Maintenance duties).
• Trade Test III/Level I Refrigeration and Air conditioning (1 post for Maintenance duties).
• Diploma in Procurement/ Supplies Management (1 post for Procurement duties).
• Laboratory Assistants course with Trade Test III/ Level I (23 posts for Laboratories duties).

GENERAL CONDITIONS

• Applicants must be Tanzanians; graduated between 2014 to 2020;Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address, e-mail and telephone numbers;
• Applicants should indicate three reputable referees; one referee must be from the Academic Institution where he/she graduated
• The maximum period for individual program is one year, no intern shall be reappointed as Bureau’s intern after completion of one year period;
• Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates;

a) Degree and respective Transcripts;

b) Diploma/ Certificate;

c) Form IV and or VI National Examination Certificates; and

d) Birth certificate or National Identity Card;

vi. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted;

Form IV and form VI Results slips; and Testimonials and Partial transcripts.

vii. Certificates from foreign examination bodies should be verified by the relevant authorities (TCU, NACTE or NECTA);

viii. Presentation of forged certificates and other information is prohibited otherwise it will result into disqualification and legal action;

ix. Applicants must attach a letter of endorsement from a Local Government Chairperson or Executive Officer confirming your place of residence;

x. Applicants must attach a brief paper stating the reasons for the need of internship and the expectations after a year;

xi. Only qualified candidates will be informed on the interview date;

xii. Successful and accepted interns shall not be paid salaries or any remuneration attached to salaries instead they will be assisted with some amount of money to cover for transport and lunch expenses;

xiii. Internship practice is not a guarantee for employment at TBS. In case there is employment opportunities at TBS or elsewhere, interns shall follow the laid down employment procedures as will be stipulated;

xiv. Application letters must be hand written in English;

DEADLINE

Deadline for application is 30th July 2021 on closing business at 16:00 pm

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates should send their applications to the following address;-

DIRECTOR GENERAL,

TANZANIA BUREAU OF STANDARDS,

P.O. BOX 9524,

DAR ES SALAAM

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Full SCHOLARSHIPS Opportunities in Ireland for Tanzanians 2022/23

1.0 Call for Application

The General public is hereby informed that the Ireland-Africa Fellows Scholarship programme for 2022/2023 academic year is now open for eligible Tanzanians to study a Master’s programme in Ireland’s world-renowned Higher Education Institutions in the fields of Gender Equity and Human Rights, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action, and Management, Technology and Innovation.

Interested candidates are highly encouraged to apply through the website: https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/tanzania/our-services/opportunities-to-study-in-ireland/  

2.0 Application requirements

Applicants must fulfil the following criteria:

• Be a citizen of and reside in Tanzania.
• Hold a bachelor degree in a related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (upper second class) awarded within the last 12 years by a recognized higher education institution.
• Must not already hold a qualification at Master's level or higher
• Be applying to commence a new course at Master's level in Ireland no sooner than August/September 2022.
• Be able to demonstrate leadership abilities and aspirations, as well as commitment to the achievement of the SDGs within Tanzania.
• Have identified and selected two relevant courses from the Irish Aid Directory of Eligible Postgraduate Courses (course directory). Applications will only be considered for courses relevant to the applicant's experience.
• Have a clear understanding of the academic and English language proficiencies required for both courses chosen.
• Must not have applied for an Ireland Fellowship on more than one previous occasion.
• Have a minimum of two years' work experience that is relevant to your proposed programme(s) of study.
• Be applying to commence a new Masters course and not be seeking funding for a course already commenced or which will begin before Fellowship awards have been notified.

3.0. List of documents to be submitted

Full guidance on the application process, eligibility and documents to be submitted are found in the Ireland-Africa Fellows Programme 2022-2023 Stage 1 Guidance Note. Please read the Guidance Note carefully before applying, as eligibility criteria may differ from country to country.

4.0   Application process and submission

To apply for an Ireland-Africa Fellowship:

You must complete theapplication form and attach supporting documents as outlined in Guidance Note and send to the following email address:  TanzaniaFellowships@dfa.ie

Submit the filled application form not later than 1st August, 2021 (24:00hrs) East African Time.

5.0  Scholarship Coverage

NB: There is no top-up loan or grant from the Government of Tanzania for the candidates who will be offered scholarships other than the one offered by Ireland-Africa Fellows Scholarship programme.

Issued by:

Permanent Secretary,

Ministry of Education, Science and Technology,

Government City,

Afya Street,

P.O.BOX 10

40479 DODOMA

Email: info@moe.go.tz

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Job Opportunity at Standard Bank, Head, Transactional & Liabilities Products

Head, Transactional & Liabilities Products  

New role from Future Ready Transformation

Job Purpose

To design, advise and build fit-for-purpose product solutions for Liabilities and Transactional, in alignment with PBB AR Product and country strategies, whilst trading off client solutioning with risk appetite and financial growth.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Jobholder is accountable for the development and viability of products for Liabilities and Transactional, which is shared with Customer Retention and Acquisition as input into their strategy and guides implementation.

Has the expertise for Liabilities and Transactional product for purposes of informing, advising and best practice but not carrying operational accountability.

Jobholder needs to trade off customer demand with financial sustainability and risk in alignment with the Bank’s strategy.

Product development is key to accelerate growth in the balance sheet and income statement across the Bank.

Jobholder needs to provide Product solutions for Liabilities and Transactional which can be applied across multiple geographies and customer segments whilst managing the overall profitability and relevant trade-offs (based on regulatory and competitive behaviours).

Jobholder needs to work through and be able to influence the Regional Support Manager and Client Journeys teams on outcomes for Liabilities and Transactional Products

Jobholder needs to guide and advise country leadership on the appropriate skills and structures required to execute optimally.

Jobholder needs to influence pricing decisions at product and client level in-country.

Jobholder will develop the standard product solutions and Liabilities and Transactional Product toolbox. Jobholder can review and approve Liabilities Product toolbox customisation requests.

Jobholder can determine optimal liabilities pricing models for product and customer and when to alert Business Country Heads, Regional Heads and Africa Region Exco of any pricing decisions that improve or compromise financial objectives – jobholder must propose relevant remediation actions.

As the subject matter expert in the functioning and economics of the liability’s products, the jobholder is the key source of liabilities product insights and information and must be consulted with on all liabilities product related matters covered in this mandate

Preferred Qualification and Experience

• Post Graduate Degree in Business Commerce
• Proven track record of delivery in a senior product, financial and risk management capacity in a leading financial institution, with experience in both Lending and Liabilities products.
• Good understanding of the market size, growth, market shares, potential, client profiles, competitors and profitability of the product. Proven track record of interpreting and practicing integrated product, financial and risk management principles.
• Proven track record in new product development and financial objectives and working with Agile enablement teams.
• Experience in process re-engineering and change management.

Proven track record of management of financial objectives, both value creation and cost reduction. Experience in managing ROE targets taking into account profitability measures and capital.

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Job Opportunity at Kazinikwetu, Quality Control Officer

Quality Control Officer  

Kazinikwetu Limited on behalf of a client is looking for a Quality Control Officer for a paints manufacturing company to be based in Dar-es salaam Tanzania

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Build strategic SHEQ understanding
• Drive quality improvement in Manufacturing
• Maintain safety, health and environment standards
• Comply with quality systems, standards and practices
• Ensure the alignment of quality control with the supply chain way principles and work practices.

Requirements

• Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Chemical Process.
• 2 years practical relevant experience in paints manufacturing environment
• Computer literate, flexible team player and team builder..

The deadline for submitting the application is 28 July 2021.

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Job Opportunity at TRAFFIC WWF, Finance and Administrative Officer

Finance and Administrative Officer a 

Background:

TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade specialists, in alliance with WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) is seeking a detailed-oriented Finance and Administrative Officer to work in TRAFFIC’S office in Arusha.

TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring network, works to ensure that trade in wild animals and plants is not a threat to the conserva­tion of nature. It actively monitors and investigates wildlife trade and provides information to diverse audiences worldwide as a basis for effective conservation policies and programmes. The East Africa office of TRAFFIC has staff in Arusha, with activities in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Ethiopia.

This position will work closely with TRAFFIC’S East Africa Office Support Manager to ensure smooth operation of all finance matters in the regional office of TRAFFIC East Africa.

Specific Responsibilities and duties:

• Checks travel advances, travel claims, settlement of advances and process journals.
• Ensures that all payment requests are processed accurately and in a timely manner;
• Assists in the analysis of financial reporting, performance of projects and ensuring that sound financial control procedures are in place, in line with donor requirements;
• Enters data into TRAFFIC’S accounting system;
• Assists with year-end and audit preparation;
• Supports the programme team with organization and delivery of events;
• Prepares statutory returns for review and payment (e.g., withholding tax, VAT and liaise with WWF on VAT refunds);
• Ensures that all financial records and files (e.g., supporting documents for expenditures, contracts, purchase orders, fixed asset inventory) in the office are well organized, maintained and updated;
• Ensures all assets are appropriately insured;
• Ensures that all procurement procedures are in accordance with the Internal Control System; and,
• Carries out any other financial as assigned by the Director and Support Manager.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Advance Diploma in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
• Minimum of three years working experience in a similar role in the NGO/development sector;
• Experience in working with accounting software will be an advantage. Exposure to/ familiarity with SAGE/ ACCPAC will be a distinct advantage;
• A good understanding of accounting principles; and ability to perform project administration duties.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential;
• Highly motivated and results-oriented individual and able to work independently;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong team player with proven communication and diplomacy with the ability to work effec­tively with multicultural and multidisciplinary teams
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and deliver assignments as required and ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines; and
• Able to travel within and outside Tanzania when required.

Applications:

Applications must include a cover letter, along with a complete CV with full contact details of three referees and should be addressed to TRAFFIC East Africa via email to: traffictz@traffic.org by midnight Tanzania time, 30 July 2021.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The interviews will take place over Skype and/or in person in Dar es Salaam or Arusha, Tanzania.

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Job Opportunity at citi Bank, Analyst

Analyst  

The Analyst is an intermediate-level position responsible for assisting clients in raising funds in the capital markets, as well as in providing strategic advisory services for mergers, acquisitions and other types of financial transactions in coordination with the Institutional Banking team. The Analyst also serves as an intermediary in trading for clients. The overall objective of this role is to act as a strategic advisor to our clients by formulating investment strategies and raising capital for clients.

Responsibilities:

• Participate client transactions, projects or assignments as the junior member of a professional team
• Partner with senior Corporate Banking Officers and professionals
• Organize and analyze sophisticated financial data used in client proposals and strategic plans
• Prepare written recommendations and create statistical exhibits
• Conduct economic/financial research
• Provide evaluations of a company’s financial performance compared to overall industry and market trends or data
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge is required, including comprehensive knowledge of the Corporate Banking business, its related products and pertinent regulations affecting it
• Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Job Family Group:

Institutional Banking

Job Family:

Corporate Banking

Time Type:

Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Citi”) invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.

View the “EEO is the Law” poster. View the EEO is the Law Supplement.

View the EEO Policy Statement.

View the Pay Transparency Posting

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Job Opportunity at Vodacom, Billing Administrator: Application Support

Billing Administrator: Application Support 

At Vodacom, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it’s our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

Role Purpose and Key Responsibilities

Role purpose:

• To provide system administration and technical support and drive the operational efficiency by adopting innovation and automation.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership

• Management of billing administration systems and applications.
• Responsible for application support and continuous improvement of existing system
• Manage systems problems, Incidents and requests as per the SLA.


• Manage Projects related to billing administration systems and applications
• Adhere to the internal service standards, including system downtime and response times, and maintain records to demonstrate compliance.

Core Competencies & Qualifications

Core competencies:

• Database Management / Administration (oracle) skills
• IT Systems Administration and Security
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment with continual demands and changing priorities
• Good Communication Skills
• Agile way of working

Technical/professional qualifications: 

• B.Sc. in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering or Electronics and Communication science.
• Telecommunications Knowledge and experience
• Project management knowledge and experience
• Minimum 2 years work experience in IT operations job

Skills

• Monitor and Diagnose
• Incident Response
• Dev Ops
• Security
• Software Engineering
• Automation and Robotics
• Cloud
• Data Analytics and Insights

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.

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Job Opportunity at Vodacom, Specialist Network Security

Specialist Network Security 

At Vodacom, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it’s our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

Role Purpose & Key Responsibilities

Role purpose: 

The purpose of this role is to oversee, provide ownership and security assurance for Vodacom Tanzania PLC Telecom Networks & Infrastructure. The role shall model an ideal Security infrastructure and processes in alignment with Vodafone Technology strategy, be able to create/update existing security guidelines in alignment with Cyber Security Baseline (CSB), security best practices and Local & international regulations, conduct related gap analysis including attacks demonstrations on existing Mobile infrastructure, services, and processes, and can transform results into detailed & Technical work packages.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

Strategy and Innovation

• Own demand planning and forecasting Cyber security, for all current and emerging network technologies as well as Future business needs
• Set-up of analytics framework and tools for mobile network related Cyber Security incidents and threats
• Ensure successful implementation of Technology strategy – Security and Privacy strategic initiatives across Vodacom Networks
• Impact on the business
• Coordinate and support the implementation of Network related CSB controls by providing Cyber Security expert knowledge related to control requirements.
• Perform risk assessments across Telecom networks areas, provide risk reports (including risk management committee reports and audit committee reports) to management as and when requested.
• Coordinate all internal and external audits around Telecom network systems and processes, ensure these systems are free from known Technology audit findings and ensure all audit findings in these systems are closed within agreed timelines.
• Coordinate with IT, Revenue assurance and Fraud monitoring to ensure proper network policies regarding charging are implemented and Not bypassed.
• Continuously monitor network systems for security incidents, threats and malware that may happen and perform investigation.
• Team up with other teams, departments, and customers for tactical implementation of Technology strategy, Threats hunting and incidents resolution.
• Work with other cyber teams to identify significant threats/actors posing a potential risk to Vodacom Network.
• Customers, supplier and third parties
• Managing the incident processes between all relevant parties (Vodafone, Operating Companies, Suppliers, etc.)
• Coordination of analytical processes and incident response measures
• Act as a Telecom network cyber incident management expert, using his/her personal experience and judgment to quickly determine the right treatment of cyber events and incidents.
• Co-ordinate the technical & non-technical responses to live cyber events and incidents across resolver teams.

Communication

• Transform Cyber Security requirement into Technical Implementation and manage accurate communication to various Business levels.
• Provide oral and written reporting and analytics on all network related cyber security incidents.
• Be included in out of hours on call schedules, providing 24/7 support.
• Responsible for clear, accurate and punctual communications to internal stakeholders and customer facing teams

Core Competencies & Qualifications

Technical / professional qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Telecommunications, Information/Cyber Security, Information technology or Computer Science
• Minimum of three years’ experience in Telecom Network and/or Cyber security field.
• Advanced knowledge of mobile telecommunications network architectures, IT systems, networks and applications.
• Security certifications (CCNP Security/CCIE, CISM, CISA, CISSP or equivalent)
• Experience in Penetration Testing / Ethical Hacking
• Experience in Virtualization and Cloud environments
• Experience in scripting and programming languages

Skills

• Security
• Risk and Compliance

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.

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5 Job Opportunities at International Rescue Committee (IRC) - Behavioral Insights Coordinators

 Job Title: Behavioral Insights Coordinator

5 Locations Available | req19028

Job available in these locations:

Dakar, Senegal

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of

Kampala, Uganda

Abuja, FEDERAL CAPITAL, Nigeria

Nairobi, NAIROBI MUNICIPALITY, Kenya

Requisition ID: req19028

Sector: Research & Development

Employment Category: Fixed Term

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: Yes

Job Description

The IRC's strategy centers on its dedication to continue to increase the scale and improve the effectiveness of its programs worldwide with evidence of what works best to impact people’s lives in conflict and fragile settings. Breakthrough solutions are needed to match the urgency and gravity of the problems faced by people affected by crises. That’s why the IRC created the Airbel Impact Lab, the IRC’s research and innovation team that designs, tests and scales life-changing solutions for people facing conflict and disaster. The Airbel Impact Lab focuses on addressing some of the world’s most pressing problems, in some of the toughest environments, such as: (i) treating child malnutrition, (ii) delivering last mile education, and (iii) women-centered health programs to save lives and provide choice iv) supporting climate resilient agricultural livelihoods and v) mental health and psychosocial services. Across each of these areas, we create solutions as big as the problems. Our vision is not only to increase IRC's impact, but to change the way humanitarian aid is delivered around the world.

Job Overview

The Behavioral Insights Coordinator will help to project manage behaviorally informed products and services in IRC’s growing behavioral science portfolio addressing these pressing issues. They will have the opportunity to work within Airbel’s behavioral insights team to develop new behaviorally-informed products and services to improve outcomes for people affected by crisis, manage behavioral science research projects, and promote the application of behavioral insights across the IRC.

For example, a significant part of their responsibilities will be developing new behaviorally-informed products and services to improve learning outcomes for refugee children in East Africa and promoting the application of behavioral insights across the PlayMatters education project.

However, they will also have the opportunity to work with the other areas, such as teams addressing child malnutrition or climate resilient livelihoods, as well as with other innovative practice teams within Airbel Impact Lab, including Strategy, Research, Human Centred Design, among others. In addition to project management, this role will draw from disciplines as diverse as human-centered design, participatory research and testing, and agile / open source software development. This role requires a mix of operational, project management, design and research skills, and strong knowledge of behavioral science evidence and humanitarian issues.

Major Responsibilities

1. Manage the design, development and launch of new behaviorally-informed solutions:

• Provide project management support across core projects, including project managing qualitative and quantitative research and prototyping; coordination between teams in HQ, country programs, technical experts and behavioral scientists; and providing day to day support operationalization behaviorally informed research activities.
• Provide strategic guidance and technical support on high-profile, multi-country projects, such as the PlayMatters project and others.Work collaboratively with the Behavioral Insights Lead, Behavioral Insights Advisor, the Airbel Impact Lab, IRC Technical Units, the PlayMatters Regional East Africa team, and distributed global IRC teams to gather relevant inputs, synthesize, and help develop new behaviorally-informed products and services to improve outcomes for people in crisis.
• Support questionnaire development and qualitative analysis; design behavioral intervention prototypes, and into small-scale RCTs to inform programming and decision-making.
• Lead the knowledge management of behavioral insights projects and resources. Openly share lessons and learnings from the field with the broader humanitarian, behavioral science, and social innovation communities; present and publish behavioral science research findings in academic journals and practitioner-focused outlets.


• Work collaboratively with the PlayMatters team, Airbel Impact Lab, technical and country program teams to gather relevant inputs, synthesize, and develop new behaviorally-informed products and services to improve outcomes for people in crisis
• Identify the potential to apply behavioral science insights across IRC projects and enable teams to leverage behavioral insights in program design
• Support the IRC behavioral insights team and Airbel Impact Lab to identify behaviorally-informed research questions and areas of interest within the IRC's organizational research and innovation priorities
• Promote, teach, and explain behavioral science concepts and techniques to project teams such as the PlayMatters project team, other IRC programs and technical unit staff.
• Serve as a behavioral insights resource to IRC staff seeking information, including revenue and advocacy departments; respond to field queries regarding behavioral science research and innovations and present findings in actionable terms
• Contribute to the development of behavioral science evidence reviews; co-develop behavioral science evidence products and organizational theories of change

2. Behavioral science partnership management and development

• Support engagement and building of IRC's connections to behavioral science actors at a global, regional and national level - including academics, donors, other implementing organizations, behavioral science associations and inter-agency groups and foundations – working with the team to explore and grow avenues for partnership, collaboration and coordination
• Support and maintain effective coordination and long-term relationships with external behavioral science stakeholders, representing IRC, resolving issues, and promoting long-term strategy

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in a discipline associated with behavioral science (economics, psychology, anthropology, ethnography, neuroscience, social sciences, public policy etc) or relevant work experience is required
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in managing or coordinating research or innovation projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in the implementation of, and/or analyzing behavioral science qualitative research
• Demonstrated experience of project management, relationship management, and working with behavioral science projects
•  Work experience in humanitarian setting or development contexts
• Strong synthesis skills and confidence distilling complex data into actionable insights
• Strong team collaboration skills; comfort working with researchers, frontline implementers, technical experts, clients, and other core staff
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels in a distributed, multicultural professional environment to motivate the uptake of behaviorally-informed solutions.

Preferred

• Fluency in French, Spanish, Swahili and/or any other relevant languages spoken by the communities we work with.
• Demonstrated experience designing or running rapid randomized controlled trials (A/B testing or other nimble evaluations) and/or in rapid prototyping of new behavioral interventions and iterating them in response to successive rounds of feedback.Understanding of human-centered design, user testing, user story development, participatory action research, and other product development techniques
• Understanding of educational interventions, climate, and/or health interventions, and experience working on such projects particularly in humanitarian settings.

Working Environment:

• Standard office work environment
• Potential to travel to IRC program locations up to 25% of the time

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

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2 New Government Job Vacancies KILIMANJARO at Mwanga District Council - WATENDAJI Executive Officers

Kilimanjaro Region is one of Tanzania's 31 administrative regions with a postcode number 25000. The regional capital is the municipality of Moshi. According to the 2012 national census, the region had a population of 1,640,087, which was lower than the pre-census projection of 1,702,207. For 2002-2012, the region's 1.8 percent average annual population growth rate was the 24th highest in the country.It was also the eighth most densely populated region with 124 people per square kilometer.

The region forms part of the Northern Tourism Circuit in Tanzania. It is home to the Kilimanjaro National Park (which contains Mount Kilimanjaro), the Mkomazi National Park, the Pare Mountains, Lake Jipe and Lake Chala. The region is bordered to the north and east by Kenya, to the south by the Tanga Region, to the southwest by the Manyara Region, and to the west by the Arusha Region.

Mwanga is one of the seven districts of the Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania. It is bordered to the northeast by Kenya, to the northwest by the Moshi Rural District, to the southwest by the Manyara Region, and to the south by the Same District. Its administrative seat is the town of Mwanga.

According to the 2002 Tanzania National Census, the population of the Mwanga District was 115,145. According to the 2012 Tanzania National Census, the population of Mwanga District was 131,442.

Today we announce jobs at Mwanga District Council. Read carefully all currently available jobs descriptions by downloading PDF File attached.....

Full details and application download PDF file through the link below:

Position: WATENDAJI Executive Officers

Deadline: 27th July, 2021.

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Job Opportunity at Unilever, Welfare Manager

 Welfare Manager – UTT  

Purpose of the Role

The role exists to ensure the delivery of UTT’s welfare priorities providing advice, guidance and practical support in the implementation of the Company’s Strategy & people agenda in line with our values of respect, pioneering, integrity and responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all people on Unilever Tea Tanzania Limited sites. This role is aligned to Unilever Sustainable Living Plan to ensure dignified spaces for all the people involved in UL SC.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Graduate in Sociology, Psychology or any social sciences
• At least 4-5 years relevant experience in a reputable organization in a similar role
• Counselling background will be an added advantage.
• Infrastructure management skills
• Project Management skills
• Influencing skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Planning & Co – ordinations skills
• Budget Management
• Teamwork
• Practical Creativity
• People management
• Growing & Learning
• Curiosity & Drive
• Demonstrates a commitment to support people in the least restrictive way possible and to ensuring their dignity, respect and human rights are upheld.

Accountabilities

• Implement Welfare policy in the business and ensure policies and procedures on welfare are current, conform and where appropriate are best practice
• Deliver welfare targets in line with Company strategy year on year.
• In Charge of overall employee wellness in UTT & proposing new ideas within company scope to improve overall welfare for employees.
• Define standards for welfare facilities and activities i.e. houses, schools, social halls, day care centres etc. Monitor the upkeep of villages, schools, social halls etc.
• Audit, report and ensure infrastructure within the estate/factory/unit are maintained to the highest standards on time in full within the allocated budget.
• Facilitate psychosocial support & counselling services to employees in the business.
• To provide specific support to female employees on matters of abuse and harassment, including a “Safety for Women and Girls” programme and to support the implementation of employee welfare policies, guidelines and procedures
• Undertake regular hot spot mapping and root cause analysis to inform interventions for the safety programme in the zone and provide advice on the same to the LT
• Ensure welfare expenditures are in line with the budget. Participate in the preparation of company welfare budgets & performance.
• Ensure high professionalism in handling welfare issues
• Interface with stakeholders, such as Estates, Factories, Finance, HR, Legal, Security, Supply Chain, and external stakeholders.
• Work with external trainers and rollout to the unit’s aspects relating to Unilever Code of Business Principles- specifically Sexual Harassment Policy, Human Rights and Counselling as per Welfare annual operating plan.
• Co-ordinate training of employees on policies relating to Human Rights, Counselling & work standards.
• Facilitate cascading & implementation of all company policies, procedures and training in the Department/Unit on human rights, counselling, sexual harassment and code of business principles. etc.
• Coordinate Dignity Enhancement Committee meetings with the leadership team and rollout actions as deemed fit.
• Support the collation, analysis and reporting on the opportunities for organizational learning arising from welfare concerns, complaints, incidents and other significant events.
• Monitor Dignity Enhancement Committee (DEC) agenda in respective units and departments and communicate same to DEC at LT level.
• Monitor housing committee meetings and ensure implementation of actions across the business.
• Support Housing Committees in respective units to ensure there is accountability for health promotion, domestic violence, sexual and gender-based violence counselling, infrastructural improvements (i.e., the upkeep of villages, schools, and social halls), and resource allocation.
• Drive social campaigns, audit and report on welfare issues, Human Rights and other areas as may be allocated by the LT from time to time.
• Coordinate stakeholder visits on the UTT sites to showcase what we are doing regarding the people pillar of the UTT strategy.
• Undertake any other relevant duties consistent with the role.

Travel

As per job/site requirements, local travel likely, occasional international travel as need arises.

Leadership Behaviour

Should meet expectations on the Unilever Standards of Leadership behaviors relevant to the work level.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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Job Opportunity at ZOLA, Business Development Director

Business Development Director
Position: Business Development Director
Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Do you want to impact global energy accessibility?
ZOLA Electric (formerly Off Grid Electric) is the leading clean energy technology brand in Africa. Through our distribution partners, ZOLA products bring light and power to homes, small businesses, and whole communities. Our products help people stay connected and expand opportunities for work and study.

Business Development Director 

Do you want to impact global energy accessibility?

ZOLA Electric (formerly Off Grid Electric) is the leading clean energy technology brand in Africa.  Through our distribution partners, ZOLA products bring light and power to homes, small businesses, and whole communities.  Our products help people stay connected and expand opportunities for work and study.

ZOLA is a scale-up that’s on track to light a million homes in Africa and around the world with clean, affordable solar energy.  ZOLA Electric combines Silicon Valley technology with local expertise to offer African homes and businesses a long-term, integrated energy solution to an unreliable grid.

We are looking for a  Business Development Director with experience in originating and managing commercial transactions in the Renewable Energy sector in East Africa.  

You will play a critical role in our strategic plans for growth and will be an integral part of the commercial team.  This is your dream job if want to combine your knowledge, experience, passion, and skills to transform the renewable energy landscape. You’ll need to be ready to tackle the unique challenges that come with working in an emerging market and building a trulhe company was founded in 2012, and investors include Tesla, Vulcan Capital, DBL Partners, Helios Investment Partners, EDF, Total, and GE Ventures.  ZOLA Electric is a recipient of the UN Momentum for Change Award, the Zayed Future Energy Prize, and is a member of the Global Cleantech 100. For more information, visit www.zolaelectric.com.

Position

The Business Development Director- East Africa will be working with the CCO and Business Development Directors, and she/he is responsible for the execution of mid-to-large scale commercial transactions, including 3rd party distribution partnerships, in support of ZOLA’s global product distribution strategy.   The role is based in East Africa and may require travel.  The role requires a candidate with strong people skills and proven deal origination and execution abilities.

We need someone who is ambitious, ethical, hardworking and results-oriented; someone who thinks long term and has the endurance to see a deal to closure.    

Key responsibilities include:

Deal Origination

• Build strategic framework to identify key markets & distribution channels
• Generate leads, i.e., source prospective distribution partners by ZOLA product and distribution channel
• Manage prospective distribution partner screening process for technical / commercial fit, including potential deal size
• Prioritize and coordinate Zola’s business development pipeline
• Lead weekly PipeDrive review call to determine the status of leads

Proof of Concept Implementation

• Manage commercial deal transaction to a conclusion, i.e., executed documentation and recurring purchase orders:
• Develop sales materials for use in customer meetings
• Lead partner engagement / customer relationship management
• Negotiate commercial deal terms & conditions
• Prepare and execute transaction definitive documentation
• Manage cross-functional coordination of internal and external work streams needed to successfully execute transactions including partner financial and legal due diligence, technical evaluation/proof of concepts, and deal implementation, i.e., order fulfillment

Business development KPI reporting

• Track and report on the status of deals, expected timing, and risk escalation
• Resource team effectively, including succession planning, budgeting, and recruitment of staff members in collaboration with Human Capital and Finance Departments
• Create an environment with high engagement; lead, coach, and mentor direct reports to foster personal growth and teamwork

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a quantitatively rigorous discipline and with a record of strong academic performance-An MBA is an additional advantage
• 10+ years experience in international business, commercial and/or corporate development, or business development, of which 4 years is at a management level.  Previous commercial or business development experience in developing and executing commercial partnerships in the renewable energy industry is a strong advantage
• Proven ability to manage a commercial transaction to a conclusion, i.e., executed definitive documentation
• Good understanding of energy technology and the energy industry
• General management experience
• Creative and proven ability to work cross-functionally
• Flexible, assertive, client-oriented and result-focused
• Good communicator with relational ease (people skills)
• Excellent communications skills, and fluent in English
• Proper mastery of computer systems and tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sheets, Slides & Docs)
• Analytical and planning & organizing skills
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven
• Ethical team player who can work under pressure
• Ambition to grow professionally and contribute to the development of the company
• Ability to think long-term

Managerial and Technical Competencies:

• Influential Leadership
• Excellent communication skills; fluent in English and Swahili
• Mastery of computer systems and tools, including G-suite, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Ambition to grow professionally and contribute to the development of ZOLA

Personal Competencies:

• Customer-focused, flexible, and assertive
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven
• Ambition to grow professionally and contribute to the development of ZOLA
• Time management skills
• Self-motivated
• Ethical team player who can work under pressure

 Working Condition

• Required to travel globally
• Willing to work changing hours

ZOLA Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Job Opportunity at Aga Khan Health Service, Head of Accident & Emergency

 

The Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania (AKHST) an institution of The Aga Khan Development Network, completed a major phase II expansion of the Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam in 2018.

This expansion aimed at improving the Hospital’s quality of facilities and infrastructure to become an ultramodern 170 bed facility in order to increase its capacity as a provider of high-quality medical care leading to tertiary care, referral and teaching hospital.

The Phase II development focused on expanding key clinical services including a comprehensive cardiology programme, oncology services, and neurosciences, as well as the expansion of orthopedics and trauma, diagnostic imaging, critical care, and women and child health programmes.

The Hospital is JCI Accredited (achieved a level of quality and patient service that is equal to the best hospitals in the world) and the teaching site for The Aga Khan University, which offers postgraduate medical education programs leading to Master’s of Medicine in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics and Gynecology.

It is also an accredited internship site. As part of the integrated health systems approach, AKHST plans to establish 35 outreach health facilities that are located across Tanzania. Currently, 20 such clinics have been established across the country and linked the main hospital in Dar es Salaam.

We are seeking for enthusiastic, qualified and experienced Heads of the Departments as shown below:

MEDICAL PRACTITIONER POSITIONS:

Position Title: Head of Accident & Emergency

POSITIONS SUMMARY

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and interacting with the Medical Director, the Heads of Departments lead in facilitating the delivery of clinical and administrative services in an efficient and effective manner. He/ She oversees strategic, technical and operational roles including staff planning and evaluation, budget planning and monitoring. Moreover the Head of Departments oversee development and implementation of the Quality indicators of the specific department.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Medicine and/or Bachelor of Surgery
• Master Degree in MMed or equivalent in relevant field of specialization
• Fellowship of relevant field of specialization
• Minimum seven (7) post graduate experience of specified field
• Minimum Three (3) years of leadership, ongoing academic and teaching experience
• Valid registration with Medical Council of Tanganyika
• 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.

 

HOW TO APPLY

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO: hr@akhst.org

WITH THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE POSITION OR HAND DELIVERED TO HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT, P. BOX 2289, OCEAN ROAD, DAR ES SALAAM.

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

The deadline for submitting the application is 18 July 2021.

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