Project Manager (Project Layout) - Tanzania

 

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• Job Vacancy > Project Manager (Project Layout) - Tanzania
  Location > Dar Es Salaam
  Position Type > Full Time
  Organization Type > Company Website > http://www.pes.co.tz
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Application Deadline: 31 Aug 2016

Project Manager (Project Layout) - Tanzania POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Job responsibilities

• Assist Lead Project Manager in development and monitoring of the project plan for rollout
• Monitor the progress of XXX project on a day to day basis
• Coordinate with various business owners for effective and timely rollout of XXX as per agreed project plan
• Flag concerns and red flags on project delays
• Convene weekly meetings, summarise discussions and follow up on action points of weekly meetings
• Providing weekly/ monthly status reports to the management team/stakeholders
• Any other project related work assigned by the Lead Project Manager related to miscellaneous activities that arises from time to time

Qualifications

• Bachelors/ Masters degree in computer science/ IT Management
• Good track record of 5 years or more experience in project management, planning and implementation previous experience working as a project manager in Tanzania or in East Africa will be an advantage.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Project and MS Excel for planning and tracking purposes.
• Desirable PMP or PgMP certification.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English (reading, writing and speaking proficiency).
• Excellent analytic and problem solving skills.
• Organization and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Proficiency in analyzing and solving problems related to project
• Risk management experience in project management
• Identifies solutions to non-standard problems
• Solves moderately complex problems and/or conducts moderately complex analyses.
• Uses pertinent data and facts to identify and solve a range of problems within area of expertise..
• Must have handled at least 3 projects as project manager

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Email CV via APPLY NOW below

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Government and Partner Sales Manager

• Job Vacancy > Government and Partner Sales Manager
  Location > Dar Es Salaam
  Position Type > Full Time
  Organization Type > Company
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  Kazini Kwetu Ltd

Application Deadline: 09 Sep 2016

Government and Partner Sales Manager POSITION DESCRIPTION:

On behalf of client, Kazinikwetu Ltd is looking for a Government & Partner Sales Manager to be based in Tanzania. The desired candidate should have experience in ICT/Engineering Industry

Overall Job Objective:

Meet the Sales target on Government
Manage the partners across Tanzania
Creating partner strategies and ensuring meeting the partner targets
To explore avenues (especially from the Government sector) for increasing/harnesting the business potential of the company through the implementation of sound business strategies.
Proactively working on tenders and creating the sustained business line.



Detailed Job Responsibilities:

· To advise on business opportunities in Public Sector (MDAs, Parastatal Organisations, etc )

· To work with the marketing section in organising Promotions, Presentations, Advertisements, Brochures, Leaflets, organising Client Forum (e.g. Cocktails, Breakfast meetings), Exhibitions / Demonstrations, Seminars, Launches, press releases, conferences and announcements etc.

Creating and building relationship with prospects and building a reputable client base
Preparation of Bids (or proposals) for Tenders and quotation along with the accounts sales managers and the sales co-ordinator,
Making sure the partner reconciliation is done in time and partner paid in time.
All the partner contracts done in time
Follow-ups/Chasing of payments from the clients.
Undertaking any other duties that may reasonably be regarded as being commensurate with the general purpose of the post
Any other work related duties as given by the SME Head

Business Management/ Financial:

To give updated info for partners
Identifying and developing suitable prospects to approach for selling the company's Products, Solutions and Services
Providing regular feedback and ideas at weekly, monthly and Quarterly Sales meetings

Job Outputs:

Achieve the Revenue Targets (Revenues and Costs)
Partner account management in totality
Achieve a good Market Share.



Minimum Educational Qualifications: Bachelor Degree



Minimum Work Experience and Technical Experience:

At Least 5 years in the ICT Industry after a Degree (Preferably in in ICT/Engineering or Business )
Good working knowledge of the Communication Industry and different forms of Internet and Data Connectivity - Good Information & Communication Technology (ICT) skills.
An understanding of the Marketing needs of prospective clients (esp. the Government sector)
Understanding and recent experience of VSAT, Wireless and Fiber Optics sales.
The ability to understand and work with sales figures, sales targets and basic financial administration.



Qualities of person needed:

Honesty

Team Member
Dependable and Courtesy.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Online application, click APPLY NOW below

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Agricultural Engineer - Job Vacancy

Agricultural Engineer

  Agricultural Engineer

• Job Vacancy > Agricultural Engineer
  Location > Dodoma
  Position Type > Full Time
  Organization Type > NGO Website > http://goodneighborstz@gmail.com
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  Good Neighbors Tanzania-Dodoma Office

Application Deadline: 31 Aug 2016

Agricultural Engineer POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Position Description Document (download)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Mode of Application

Interested and qualified Tanzanians are invited to send their applications via APPLY NOW below with only enclosed:

• Cover letter showing your competence and explain reasons why you are the most competitive applicant.
• Detailed curriculum vitae containing the complete names of candidate, complete addresses (postal, email, phone); together with names and complete contact details of three referees. Your CV should indicate the experience which are related to irrigation engineering and not just any experience.
• Degrees and Certificates attached as evidences of your credentials including employment certificate from you previous work places.

The application should be addressed to Managing Director, GOOD NEIGHBORS TANZANIA, Makulu Street, House No; 8, Dodoma.

Deadline: Submission of applications should reach the management not later than 30th August 2016.

Note that: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted through their active mobile numbers and email and the candidates will have to take care of their expenses for transport and accommodation during the interview, there will be no any refund for any expenses incurred.

If you are qualified for this position

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Marketing/ Sales Executives -JOBS

Marketing/ Sales Executives

  Marketing/ Sales Executives

• Job Vacancy > Marketing/ Sales Executives
  Location > Dar Es Salaam
  Position Type > Full Time
  Organization Type > Company Website > http://www.hrecruitment.co.tz
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  HR Recruitment & Consultancy Ltd

Application Deadline: 11 Aug 2016

Marketing/ Sales Executives POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Position Description Document (download)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
• Only qualified candidates should apply.
• Send your CV only via APPLY NOW below
• Deadline date is on 11th August 2016.

If you are qualified for this position

APPLY       CILICK

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Social Media Manager -Job Vacancy

Social Media Manager

  Social Media Manager

• Job Vacancy > Social Media Manager
  Location > Dar Es Salaam
  Position Type > Full Time
  Organization Type > Company
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  Private Company in Arusha

Application Deadline: 13 Aug 2016

Social Media Manager POSITION DESCRIPTION:

JOB Title: Social Media Manager

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Arusha

We are looking for someone that has experience working with the social media marketing space. Must be well-organized, a strong communicator and eager to improve social media marketing in our company.

Responsibilities:
• Build and execute social media strategy through competitive research, platform determination, messaging and audience identification.
• Make a close follow-ups with our photographers for contents and photos collections
• Set up and optimize company pages within each platform to increase the visibility of company’s social content
• Generate, edit, publish and share daily content (original text, images or video) that builds meaningful connections to our member.

Requirements:
• Working experience in graphics design

• Proven working experience in social media or related field

• Excellent consulting, writing, editing (photo/video/text), presentation and communication skills
• Demonstrable social networking experience
• Knowledge of online marketing and good understanding of major marketing channels
• Positive attitude, detail and customer oriented with good multitasking and organizational ability
• Fluency in English


Compensation: Attractive package will be offered

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please send the cover letter and current CV through APPLY NOW below

If you are qualified for this position

APPLY:  CLICK HERE

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Graphic Designer-JOB VACANCY

Graphic Designer

  Graphic Designer

• Job Vacancy > Graphic Designer
  Location > Dar Es Salaam
  Position Type > Full Time
  Organization Type > NGO
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  Palladium Group

Application Deadline: 10 Aug 2016

Graphic Designer POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Graphic Designer

Company Overview

Palladium develops and delivers solutions that create positive impact for communities, businesses, societies and economies. We transform lives and create enduring value by working with governments, corporations and non-profit organisations. Palladium is built on the idea that progress will be supported by four key pillars:
International Development
Strategy Execution Consulting
Impact Investment
Training and Events
We create positive impact through more than 100 current projects with more than 2000 employees operating in over 90 countries.

Palladium is a child-safe organisation, and screens applicants for suitability to work with children. Wealso provide equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.
Project Overview and Role

Palladium is recruiting a talented Graphic Designer to work on a website, application, and marketing materials for a new initiative in Tanzania. The Graphic Designer will be a highly-motivated, creative-minded graphic designer with a background of website design. This position will be responsible for the visual design and graphics production of both online and print materials.

All applications for this position should be submitted online at www.thepalladiumgroup.com via the Careers page. Palladium provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

About the Organization
Palladium develops and delivers solutions that create positive impact for communities, businesses, societies and economies. We transform lives and create enduring value by working with governments, corporations and non-profit organizations. Palladium is built on the idea that progress will be supported by four key pillars:
International Development
Strategy Execution Consulting
Impact Investment
Training and Events

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Online application, click APPLY NOW below

If you are qualified for this position

CLICK:  APPLY

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Project Assistant, Copenhagen

• Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
• Country: Denmark
• City: Copenhagen
• Office: UNOPS HQ Copenhagen
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UNOPS HQ, Denmark | Marmorvej 51 | 2100 Copenhagen | | Tel: +45 45 33 75 00 | Fax: +45 45 33 75 01

Closing date: Saturday, 13 August 2016

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Vacancy code: VA/2016/B5002/10651
Position title: Project Assistant
Department/office: ECR, Water and Energy Cluster
Duty station: Copenhagen, Denmark
Contract type: Local ICA Support
Contract level: LICA-5
Duration: one year with the possibility of extension
Application period: 04-Aug-2016 to 14-Aug-2016
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Background Information - UNOPS
UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.
Working in some of the world's most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners' expectations.
With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.
A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.
Background Information - WEC
Water and Energy Cluster
Based in Copenhagen, the UNOPS Water and Energy Cluster provides specialized project management services to partners such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Bank.
Together with partners, the cluster executes projects that support sustainable development by

• promoting international cooperation to prevent and reverse environmental degradation of international water systems
• enhancing the resilience of communities and eco-systems to climate change
• lowering emissions by bridging renewable energy solutions
• developing Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions to strengthen climate-resilient development

Background Information - Job-specific
IATI project
The International Aid Transparency Initiative ('IATI') is a global multi-stakeholder initiative that includes partner country endorsers, providers of development co-operation (including traditional donors, multilateral institutions, philanthropic foundations and providers of South-South Cooperation), CSOs and other organizations. It has been created to increase the transparency of aid and to maximize its effectiveness in reducing poverty. The hosting of IATI was entrusted to a consortium consisting of the following members: the United Nations Development Programme, the Government of Ghana, the Government of Sweden, Development Initiatives and UNOPS, hereinafter referred to as the 'Consortium'.
IATI is financed through a multilateral trust fund in which membership fees and voluntary contributions are collected to support the joint programme. The IATI Consortium is accountable to the IATI Members' Assembly. UNOPS as a Consortium Member provides financial management and administrative services including HR, procurement, collecting membership fees and additional voluntary contributions, disbursing resources to partners and contract management, and ensure the smooth running of all logistical aspects of IATI Secretariat, Technical Advisory Group and Member Assembly meetings and fulfills other functions as approved by the IATI Members' Assembly.
Purpose and Scope of Assignment
Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager and in coordination with the WEC Team, the IATI Project Assistant provides support to project operation performing a variety of administrative processes, travel operations in compliance with UNOPS policies, procedures and practices as well as the IATI guidelines as approved by the IATI Members' Assembly, ensuring high quality and accuracy of work. The Project Assistant may take routine decisions on administrative processes based on clearly established guidelines. In performing the work, the Project Assistant promotes a client, quality and results-oriented approach.
Functional Responsibilities
Purpose and Scope of Assignment
Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager and in coordination with the WEC Team, the IATI Project Assistant provides support to project operation performing a variety of administrative processes, travel operations in compliance with UNOPS policies, procedures and practices as well as the IATI guidelines as approved by the IATI Members' Assembly, ensuring high quality and accuracy of work. The Project Assistant may take routine decisions on administrative processes based on clearly established guidelines. In performing the work, the Project Assistant promotes a client, quality and results-oriented approach.
Summary of Key Functions
a) Support to effective and efficient functioning of the project
b) Support in implementation of administrative and logistical services
c) Support in knowledge building and knowledge sharing
d) Support in project management for smaller sub-projects
The Project Assistant shall perform the following duties and responsibilities, but not limited to
a) Support to effective and efficient functioning of the project, focusing on achievement of the following results

• Maintenance of hard copy and electronic files, reference materials and confidential records as required.
• Support in the preparation of the financial/administrative budget plan for the project.
• Support in the review and monitoring of expenditures against the project budget, bringing to the attention of the supervisor any problem or discrepancy that warrants further review.
• Support in review of the documents at the project engagement level.
• Support in maintaining IATI account records of contributions and expenditures recorded and support in monitoring the replenishment following the funding disbursement calendar.

b) Support to effective administrative and logistical services, focusing on achievement of the following results
Logistical arrangements

• Provision of a wide-range of travel, booking and visa services in-compliance with Organizational Directives and Administrative Instructions related to entitlement travel and official duty travel and complemented with accurate monitoring, tracking and reporting;
• Assist in all domestic and international bookings for air travels in coordination with vendor(s) for travel management services;
• Validate and conduct an independent research on flight options/routes through the most direct and economical route according to the travel policy and find alternatives that would result to cost-savings for the Organization in terms of soliciting promotions and frequent-flyer rewards from air carriers and transport operators;
• Receive, check and process Travel Authorization (TA), booking request forms, and other travel-related requirement and register each activity accordingly;
• Prepare, submit and follow-through on requests for visas from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and other embassies, as necessary;
• In coordination with the traveler, check and verify document requirements including eligibility, Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) payments and travel claim reimbursements, among others;
• Arranging the hotel reservation for the meeting participants;
• Set up of Vendors, Purchase Orders (POs)/Commitments, Requisitions and Receipt in oU for approval;
• Performance of a Buyer role in oU and preparation of POs for travel activities, payments, contracts.- Assist in the preparation of authorizations for payments, ensuring correct chart of account codes are reflected, complete supporting documentation and provision certification by authorized personnel;
• Closely liaise-with staff other personnel and meeting participants on travel status concerning entitlements, routes, re-booking, cancellations and payments;
• Assist to summarize and/or highlight information for general administrative matters, prepare table and make research and compile material for briefing and presentations on administrative matters;
• Assist in monitoring status of obligations/purchase orders and advising adjustments, liquidation or closure;
• Assist in expenditure monitoring against approved allocations ensuring funds and budgets are not exceeded;
• Assist in reviewing the project work plans and budgets with inputs from IATI Project Manager;
• Draft meeting minutes, correspondence, reports, evaluation and justification, as required on general administrative tasks;
• Contacts with meeting participants, arranging the security clearance assisting in overall organization of the meetings;

Procurement

• Compliance of procurement activities with UNOPS rules, regulations, policies and strategies; implementation of the effective internal control, analysis of parameters in support of proper design and functioning of a partner-oriented procurement management system.
• Support to organization of procurement and grant processes including preparation of Request for Quotations (RFQs), Invitation to Bid (ITBs) or Request for Proposals (RFPs), Grant documents, receipt of quotations, bids or proposals, and their preliminary evaluation. Preparation of Requisitions and POs.
• Preparations, arrangements and procurement of meeting venues, catering, audio-visual services and translation.
• Preparation of procurement cases for submission to LCPC/HQCPC (Local /Head Quarter Contracts & Property Committee.
• Monitoring and evaluation of supplier performance.
• Compliance of procurement activities within UNOPS rules, regulations, policies and strategies.
• Review Procurement needs with clients and stakeholders and demonstrate understanding of client needs without compromising UNOPS rules and regulations.
• Maintenance of the filing system ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials.
• Follow up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken and coordination of collection and submission of the reports to PM.

Budgeting

• Review of project budget and support in any budget revision exercise.
• Support in the project closure, including capturing lessons learnt through exit reports.
• Support petty cash and Operational Advance management, if required.
• Support in the preparation of budget, provision of information for audit.
• Support in identifying funds received by donors, to liaise with FG to apply those funds to IATI budget through oneUNOPS, Tranche Request.

c) Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing, focusing on achievement of the following results

• Contributing to trainings for the projects staff on administration, procurement and project management;
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

d) Provides project management support for smaller sub-projects

• Support to project scoping and budgeting for smaller projects within the IATI workplan under UNOPS responsibility within the IATI Secretariat, e.g. Rebranding; Development of a new website
• Support to implementation of projects including development of project briefs, support to recruitment processes of project consultants and stakeholder consultation.
• Monitoring and Progress Controls
• Maintaining accurate and updated records of all travel arrangments, legal agreements, financial statements and project documents;
• Ensuring compliance with applicable UNOPS ODs and AIs on the travel policy and associated revisions thereof; procurement and finance process compliance with UNOPS ODs and AIs.
• Timely completion of travel service activities, procurement and finance.
• Ensure that documents and supporting files are accurate, complete and properly filed for audit purposes.

Education

• Secondary school Diploma required.
• A Bachelor's Degree with 1 year of experience in related field can be accepted in lieu of five years of experience.

Experience

• 5 years of relevant experience in administration/travel, finance or programme support service.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Office 2003 and/or newer versions).
• Experience in handling of web-based management systems.
• Familiarity of UN/UNOPS Financial and Administrative Rules and Regulations an asset.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required
• Excellent computer skills especially excel and word and other MS applications.

Competencies

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
• Integrity and professionalism in performing routine and core functions;
• Proficiency in computer systems and applications, and knowledge of HRIS systems on HR and Finance (payroll and purchasing);
• Knowledge of UN Rules and Regulations for various types of personnel;
• Values equality with respect to gender, race, nationality and culture;
• Capable of working with others in a participatory and capacity building manner;
• Strong communications skills and ability to work in a team to achieve organizational goals;
• Good analytical skills; resourcefulness and initiative;
• Self-motivated,versatile and adaptable to different cultures and people;
• Willingness to take on added responsibility and to build team morale and consensus;
• Strong organizational skills, and an ability to multitask and prioritize work schedules with limited time frames.

Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: Local ICA monthly
Contract level:LICA-5
Contract duration: one year with the possibility of extension
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx
Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

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