THE FOUNDATION FOR CIVIL SOCIETY
EMPLOYMENT VACANCIES
Tanzania where citizens are empowered to realize their social justice and engage responsibly in change processes that enhance their quality of life.
The Foundation is inviting applications from qualified, dynamic and
motivated Tanzanians to fill the following vacant positions in its offices in Dar es Salaam. These positions offer an excellent opportunity to work with and learn from civil society organizations from all over the country.
I. JOB TITLE: CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (1 POSITION)
This post is part of the Senior Management team within the Foundation. You will be expected to function as part of this team, in a cooperative and effective manner, focusing on the following:
Key Responsibilities
Capacity Development
• To manage on day to day basis all contractors (both individuals and organizations) providing capacity development services to civil society through the Foundation
• To ensure quality of contractor’s outputs; provide substantial guidance to training courses
• To prepare proposals and budgets for capacity development
• To remain up-to-date and identify new skilled persons and organizations providing capacity development for civil society in the key impact areas of the Foundation (governance, policy engagement, advocacy, safety networks for the poorest). Ensure co-ordination and minimize overlap
• To work with your team and the Grants team to identify capacity development needs of civil society organizations
• To oversee all programs aimed to facilitate networking within the Civil Society sector and linkages between Civil Society sector and other development actors
• To work closely with the Communications department to ensure that the capacity development support program information needs are given adequate media coverage
• To ensure effective and timely implementation of all outsourced capacity development services offered by the Foundation to its clients and that consultants’ contracts comply with the Foundation regulations and procedures
• To develop cost effective methods for addressing capacity development needs for organizations, especially in rural areas, in collaboration with CSO network
Research
• To ensure that the capacity development team effectively liaises with the Advisory panel, grants team, national evaluators, contractors, agents, partners, clients, the media and other interested parties
• To address Research and Documentation issues and analyze the capacities of both service providers and clients with an emphasis on enhancing quality, continuing professional learning and development.
• To develop mechanisms which support and encourage public forums and debates which involve civil society and which are relevant to development issues in Tanzania
• To share information and data with the Communications and Grants department
• To ensure that research information and findings are accounted for in the Foundation’s monitoring and evaluation systems
• To ensure high quality research findings and reports are produced and disseminated to civil society and other interested parties
• To perform any other assignment as may be assigned by the Executive Director
Desired skills, knowledge and qualifications
• Master’s degree in social sciences and Rural Development with at least three years’ experience in Capacity Building/ Development assignments.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent, well developed interpersonal and organizational skills.
• A team player, very self-motivated and able to make balanced judgment and prioritize work load with minimum supervision
• An in depth knowledge of the civil society sector and development processes in Tanzania
• Highest level of integrity, honesty and sense of responsibility.
• A proven ability to work under pressure to achieve visible results.
• An in depth knowledge of MKUKUTA/MKUZA
• Excellent report writing skills and analytical skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office Applications
REMUNERATION
The Foundation offers an attractive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, career development opportunities and excellent working conditions.
MODE OF APPLICATION
If you feel you meet the criteria outlined above, please apply in writing to the address below, and enclose the following documents:
• A typed application letter stating why you feel you are the best candidate for the post.
• A fully typed curriculum vitae (CV).
• Copies of relevant certificates.
• Full contact details, including telephone numbers and e-mail address.
• The names and contact details of three (3) professional references.
Closing date for all applications will be on 10th April 2015. Applications received after this date will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The Executive Director
The Foundation for Civil Society
Haidery Plaza, 5th Floor
Upanga/ Kisutu Street,
P. O. Box 7192, DAR ES SALAAM
Email: jobs@thefoundation-tz.org
Website: www.thefoundation-tz.org
Source: The Guardian 25th March 2015
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THE FOUNDATION FOR CIVIL SOCIETY
EMPLOYMENT VACANCIES
The Foundation for Civil Society is an independent Tanzanian organization whose vision is to have a
Tanzania where citizens are empowered to realize their social justice and engage responsibly in change processes that enhance their quality of life.
The Foundation is inviting applications from qualified, dynamic and motivated Tanzanians to fill the following vacant positions in its offices in Dar es Salaam. These positions offer an excellent opportunity to work with and learn from civil society organizations from all over the country.
II. HEAD – MONITORING & EVALUATION (1 POSITION)
This post is part of the Senior Management team within the Foundation. You will be expected to function as part of this team, in a cooperative and effective manner, focusing on the following:
Key responsibilities
• Designing, developing and updating monitoring and evaluation system of the Foundation
• Review and update monitoring and evaluation framework of the Foundation.
• Ensure timely generation of monitoring and evaluation reports.
• Coordinate the updating of indicators in the database to enable fulfillment of reporting obligations to stakeholders.
• Ensure regular monitoring of the status of programmes by comparing actual implementation of activities vis-à-vis the work plan (action plan) and evaluation of the progress towards the achievement of the objectives and impacts of the Foundation’s programmes.
• Ensure monitoring findings feed into the lesson learning, information sharing and new areas of work for the Foundations programmes.
• To ensure all outsourced monitoring and evaluation activities are delivered in a high quality and feed into decision on how to improve the Foundation services.
• Work with other departments to design the support plans to help grantees adopt the reporting formats required by the Foundation.
• Support grantees on reporting and monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Supervise data input into the database and ensure data quality.
• Provide expert guidance on collection, compilation and analysis of data relating to grantee projects and other issues (research, surveys, etc.).
• Perform monitoring visits to grantees for verification of reports and data clarifications.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Executive Director.
Desired skills, knowledge and qualifications
• Master’s degree in social sciences with at least three years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation assignments.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent, well developed interpersonal and organizational skills.
• A team player, very self-motivated and able to make balanced judgment and prioritize work load with minimum supervision
• An in depth knowledge of the civil society sector and development processes in Tanzania
• Highest level of integrity, honesty and sense of responsibility.
• A proven ability to work under pressure to achieve visible results.
• An in depth knowledge of MKUKUTA/MKUZA
• Excellent report writing skills and analytical skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office Applications
REMUNERATION
The Foundation offers an attractive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, career development opportunities and excellent working conditions.
MODE OF APPLICATION
If you feel you meet the criteria outlined above, please apply in writing to the address below, and enclose the following documents:
• A typed application letter stating why you feel you are the best candidate for the post.
• A fully typed curriculum vitae (CV).
• Copies of relevant certificates.
• Full contact details, including telephone numbers and e-mail address.
• The names and contact details of three (3) professional references.
Closing date for all applications will be on 10th April 2015. Applications received after this date will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The Executive Director
The Foundation for Civil Society
Haidery Plaza, 5th Floor
Upanga/ Kisutu Street,
P. O. Box 7192, DAR ES SALAAM
Email: jobs@thefoundation-tz.org
Website: www.thefoundation-tz.org
Source: The Guardian 25th March 2015
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PUBLIC FINANCE MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS GROUP- COORDINATOR - (OPEN TO TANZANIANS NATIONALS ONLY)
Location : Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA
Application Deadline : 06-Apr-15
Additional Category Millennium Development Goals
Type of Contract : Service Contract
Post Level : SB-4
Languages Required : English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-May-2015
Duration of Initial Contract : One Year
Expected Duration of Assignment : Renewable
Background
The Public Finance Management Development Partners Group (PFM DPG) is a subgroup under Cluster working group 4. The PFM DPG is currently co - chaired by DFID and EU and supported by the PFM DPG secretariat and currently housed by the Ministry of Finance. The members of the PFM DPG are drawn from 16 Donor agencies. (Current list is on website http://www.tzdpg.or.tz/). The group interacts regularly and has mandatory monthly meetings where donors share, engage and discuss various PFM opportunities and challenges and how coordinated efforts can be made by donors to support government in addressing them. The PFM DPG operates under the Development Partner Group Tanzania whose details are set out their website http://www.tzdpg.or.tz/.
The main strategic document outlining PFM reforms in Tanzania is the Public Financial Management Reform Program Phase IV (PFMRP IV) launched in June 2012 with a basket fund set up to support the implementation of the reforms. So far, six (6) donors (CIDA, Denmark, DFID, Finland, Ireland and KfW) provide support to the basket while a number of other donors have bilateral programmes (AfDB, JICA, Norway, SIDA, UNDP among others) that are aligned to PFMRP IV. The program is result driven based on a solid and comprehensive M&E framework covering 6 key result areas from revenue management to cross-cutting change management. The PFMRP IV is co-funded by Government and under the supervision of Permanent Secretary Treasury, Ministry of Finance. Key stakeholders outside the Ministry of Finance include PMORALG with a specific key result area on support PFM reforms at local government and POPSM. Beneficiaries of the programme extend to sector ministries and Local Government Authorities.
The PFM DPG interfaces with the Government on various levels. There is a PFMRP secretariat (headed by a coordinator) within the Ministry of Finance supervised by the Director of Planning under the leadership of the Deputy Permanent Secretary PFM. The Programme Management Committee, PMC, is called by the Government of Tanzania, chaired by the Deputy Permanent Secretary for PFM reforms and co-chaired by the co-Chairs of the PFMDPG. The PMC prepares deliberations for final decision making at the level of the Joint Steering Committee, JSC, chaired by Permanent Secretary Treasury.
Scope of work
General:
The PFM coordinator will be responsible for supporting the co-Chairs to smoothly run and deliver the work plans of the PFM DPG.
The PFM Coordinator will work under the direction of the PFM DPG co-Chairs to help them exercise their responsibilities to meet the PFM DPG’s purpose and objectives as set out below. This will entail the maintenance of close contact with KRA leads and members of PFM DPG and other sector groups such as GBS, DPG main and sector programmes/groups with whom the PFM DPG collaboration is critical. With the Government of Tanzania, this will include working relations with MoF, President’s and Prime Ministers Offices, the Chief Secretary’s Reform Coordination Unit, Planning Division within MoF, the PFMRP secretariat and PFMRP component managers.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Participate in meetings with the PFM DP group providing inputs and support as necessary to facilitate the DPs active participation and input into PFM RP Phase IV (PFM RP IV);
• Keep abreast of the country's PFM policy reforms and general developments in the PFM area, as well as liaise with IMF and related other donor missions so as to brief DPs accordingly;
• Prepare PFM DPG meeting agenda in draft for the Co-Chairs and attend all PFM DP meetings as secretary/observer maintaining minutes and records of the issues discussed and decisions taken as well as ensuring that minutes are distributed within an appropriate time frame (i.e. not more than one week after the event);
• Assist in the development of an annual PFM DPG work programme / KRA meeting agendas for the PFM DPG;
• Establish a milestone calendar (gant chart), based on the PHASE IV M&E that can be used by the PFM KRA leads and the Co-Chairs to guide their interactions with GoT counterparts;
• Participate with KRA leads in meetings with GoT component managers in order to remain current and up to date on the performance status against the approved M&E framework. In this context, the coordinator will be charged with a) coordinating DP feedback on PFMRPIV budgets, plans and reports (narrative and financial) and b) provide own comments and analysis of these budgets, plans and reports to the DPG. The coordinator will keep track of this feedback process to ensure that comments are integrated in to subsequent versions of these plans/budgets/reports;
• Work closely with the PFMRP Secretariat within the MoF’s Planning Division, providing technical support as required to facilitate the execution of their work plan and the work performed in support of component managers;
• Monitor progress against both the M&E framework, actions and indicators highlighting noteworthy issues and recommending possible courses of action where necessary;
• Track compliance to the PFM RP MOU with basket funders and to the operations manual and providing warning signals of any deviations from these;
• Support the PFM Co-Chairs designated to lead DPs for the PFM RP to participate in the GBS Annual Reviews, including preparatory work on the Underlying Principles assessment and the GBS PAF set-up and monitoring;
• Maintain contact with the Reform Coordination Unit (RCU) in the Office of the Chief Secretary, Planning Division and other relevant Government Units;
• Prepare briefs on PFM and related matters for DPG and other fora as directed periodically;
• Contribute to other internal and external reviews as appropriate;
• Maintain contact with other relevant DP / GoT groupings as necessary;
• Assist in the coordination and delivery of workshops, conferences and seminars at the request of the co-chairs (eg with Parliamentary Committees, the CAG, MDAs, Non-State Actors etc.);
• Manage any additional consultants or staff that may be engaged by or assigned to the Secretariat to help carry out any of the duties listed above, as required;
• Keep informed and abreast of the full range of PFM related issues and activities in Tanzania;
• Maintain the PFM DPG home page and store key documents.
Management arrangements
The PFM coordinator will work under direct supervision of the PFM DPG co-Chairs, but seek to support the PFMRP IV and wider PFM DPG group.
UNDP/ DPG Secretariat has the overall supervisory responsibility for contract management and funds utilization. Any performance issue and annual performance rating is arranged jointly with the DPG PFM Co-Chairs and approved by UNDP.
As part of the management setup, the DP PFM Coordinator is expected to be housed together with the PFMRP Secretariat in MoF and potentially with the PFM DPG Co-Chairs or PFM DPG members.
Competencies
Management and Leadership
• Focuses on impact and results for the client and responds positively to feedback;
• Demonstrates strong management and networking skills in order to build strong relationships with partners and external actors;
• Have the stature to work and communicate with senior representatives of the Government, the DPG members, civil society and the private sector.
Development and Operational Effectiveness
• Ability to work comfortably and effectively with the PFM partners and stakeholders;
• Possess excellent organisational and management skills supporting the DP PFM Co-Chairs monitor and deliver results from the PFM DPG, the Budget Support PAF and other processes as needed;
• Provide high quality support to the Co-Chair management of the PFM DPG.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
• Master’s level in International Development, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration or any other relevant field.
Experience:
• 5 years of relevant experience;
• Sound knowledge of and ability to apply public financial management principles, including knowledge of international practices in areas of Integrated Financial Management Systems, cash management, fund flows, reporting and budget management (including experience in budget analysis);
• General understanding of the importance of PFM vis-à-vis government, politicians, DPs, civil society and the private sector in Tanzania. Particular knowledge of (i) Tanzania’s National Framework for Good Governance, its component programmes and the Mkukuta, (ii) DPs’ economic and social development assistance programmes, (iii) the modus operandi of Government and of Development Partners in Tanzania, and (iv) general development principles, administration and experience in the same is required. Particularly the PFM coordinator will foster close links with the Ministry of Finance and PMORALG with whom co-ordination of PFM policy and implementation is critical.
Language:
• Excellent written and spoken English;
• Fluent written and spoken Kiswahili will be considered as an advantage.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Source: http://www.tz.undp.org
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ACCESS BANK
“A New Way of Banking”
EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN MWANZA, KAHAMA, TABORA AND MBEYA
As one of the fastest-growing banks in Tanzania, We are offering excellent long-term career development opportunities for recent and fresh graduates and young professionals. In order to support our dynamic expansion process, we are looking forward to recruit a number of self-motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team in branches of Mwanza, Kahama, Tabora and Mbeya
JOB TITLE: MICRO LOAN OFFICERS
Responsibilities
• Marketing and attracting potential business loan clients
• Conducting on-site business and risk assessment of loan applicants
• Loan monitoring and recovery
Interested candidates must be ready to work extensively outside the office. If you prefer desk-based jobs, please look out for other vacancies advertised by the Bank from time to time
Qualifications
• Education: Graduate or Diploma holder
• Experience: No prior work experience required
Please send your CV and application letter by email to career@accessbank.co.tz or Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 95068, Dar es salaam stating the Region you prefer to work. DO NOT send application more than once. Certificates and other relevant documents will only be required during the interview. This is the opportunity for Mbeya, Kahama, Mwanza and Tabora only and interviews for applicants from Lake Zone will be held at Mwanza, and applicants from Mbeya the Interview will be held at Mbeya. For those who will be interested and are coming outside the mentioned regions the bank will not cover the cost. Deadline for submission in 4th April 2015
AccessBank Tanzania is an equal opportunities employer
Source: Daily News 25th March 2015
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