IT Support Specialist

  IT Support Specialist

• Job Vacancy > IT Support Specialist
  Location > Dar Es Salaam
  Position Type > Full Time
  Organization Type > Company Website > http://www.edan.co.tz
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  Edan Technologies Ltd.

Application Deadline: 31 Aug 2016

IT Support Specialist POSITION DESCRIPTION:

VACANCY: IT Support Specialist II

Edan Technologies Ltd. is a growing private company which is still in its start-up stage with very high expectations of expanding into a high profile business systems developer and supplier in the very near future. Our mission is to help businesses grab all the values brought in by technological innovations. Currently, the company develops and supplies Water Billing systems, School Management Systems, Shop management systems, House Renting Systems, Bulk SMS services, Resume/CV writing services and Business Plans writing services.

Now, Edan Technologies Ltd seeks to appoint dedicated, self motivated, open-minded, trustworthy, passionate and highly organized IT Support Specialist to join the Technical and Operations team. The work station will be Dar es Salaam, although may be required to make frequent travels to visit our customers upcountry.

A: The ideal candidate should have the following minimum qualifications.

• A holder of Diploma in Business Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent qualification from recognized institutions. Holders of Certificates may be considered for interview if have at least one year relevant experience.
• Database Management knowledge preferably Mysql, SQL Server or other reliable relational databases.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; Analytical and diagnostic skills preferred.
• Must be a self-starter, highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented; Initiative, ability and willingness to work independently or under minimum supervision
• Be willing to work in a small and young environment with aims of investing massive efforts to boost its development.
• Fresh from School Candidates are encouraged to apply (see experience section)

B: Duties and responsibilities:

• Providing technical support to clients currently using Edan systems or services.
• Guides prospective clients through onsite visits and demonstrating the systems and their benefits.
• Logs client orders, requests, queries or support calls and document their outcome to facilitate timely follow-up or resolution of common queries.
• Installs, configure and train the clients of Edan systems under the direction of the Technical and Operations Manager.
• Liaises with colleagues in Development teams to ensure continuity of service for all Edan clients.
• Provides at all times a professional, courteous and rapid response to clients.
• Undertakes such other duties, as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job.
• Performing other duties as directed by the immediate supervisor.

C: Experience:

• This position requires a fresh Diploma Graduates (no prior experience required) but must have solid understanding and mastering of the theoretical aspects learned during his/her diploma training.
• Holders of IT related Certificates may be considered if have all other minimum qualifications plus unquestionable relevant post-qualification experience of at least one year.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested applicants are invited to submit their Application letter and CV through APPLY NOW below. The Academic certificates and transcripts should not be attached during application as will be submitted during the interview for authentication check. Deadline for receiving application will be Wednesday, 31 August 2016.

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Senior Finance and Budget Officer, New York

• Organization: DESA - Department of Economic and Social Affairs
• Country: United States
• City: New York
• Office: DESA New York
• Grade: P-5
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UN Secretariat, New York

Closing date: Friday, 7 October 2016

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Posting Title: SENIOR FINANCE AND BUDGET OFFICER, P5
Job Code Title: SENIOR FINANCE AND BUDGET OFFICER
Department/ Office: Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 9 August 2016-7 October 2016
Job Opening number: 16-FIN-DESA-63998-R-NEW YORK(G)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfill the lateral requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral moves in their Personal History Profile (PHP) and cover note.
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Budget and Finance Section, Executive and Programme Support Office, Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). The Executive and Programme Support Office provides human resources, finance and budget, logistics and general administrative support to the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA), Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (OHRLLS), Chief Executives Board (CEB), and Regional Commissions New York Office (RCNYO). The Senior Finance and Budget Officer reports to the Executive Officer of DESA.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Senior Finance and Budget Officer will be responsible for managing the work of Section and the following duties

• Plans, organizes and manages the preparation of Programme Budgets, the Programme and Budget Performance Reports and project proposals for financing from extra-budgetary resources.
• Ensures legislative mandates are accurately translated into programme budgets.
• Plans, co-ordinates, reviews, analyses and finalizes cost estimates and budget proposals, position papers, budget submissions and reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies such as the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budget Questions, the Fifth Committee, Economic and Social Council, the General Assembly and other policy-making organs, as appropriate; coordinates the preparation of all financial and administrative implication statements resulting from draft legislative proposals relating to the work of the Department.
• Co-ordinates the preparation of budget submissions from managers.
• Provides substantive support and guidance to the Executive Officer and other senior staff of DESA on budgetary matters.
• Manages the implementation of overall strategies and intra and inter-divisional/departmental policies and procedures.
• Monitors expenditures and maintains financial control of all departmental allotments issued against the UN regular budget and extra-budgetary resources; reviews cost plans and activities proposed for funding from the trust funds to ensure that the proposed activities conform to the terms of reference of the trust funds and that funds are available; manages the preparation of departmental requests to OPPBA for allotment advices to ensure proper allocation of resources.
• Administers and monitors and ensures that the administration and implementation of regular budget funds, substantive trust funds and technical cooperation programmes and projects are carried out in a timely fashion, ensuring compliance with regulations and rules and established policies and procedures such as United Nations Regulations, Rules, procedures and administrative instructions.
• Oversees the review and finalization of budget performance reports; monitors variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures.
• Provides advice and supports projects in liaison with other organizations of the United Nations System, donors and agencies as appropriate.
• Manages, supervises oversee and carries out the work programme of the Section under his/her responsibility; co-ordinates all actions within the Department required for the preparation of the biennial programme budget and the monitoring of its implementation by initiating, coordinating and expediting all actions related to the preparation and final submission to the Office of Programme Planning, Budget and Accounts (OPPBA); provides programmatic and substantive reviews of drafts prepared by others.
• Provides advice and guidance, including training, to staff on budgetary and financial policies and procedures, including results-based budgeting.
• Represents the Department in inter-departmental meetings, financial meetings, seminars etc. on matters related to resource requirements, programming and budgetary issues.
• Keeps up-to-date on documents/reports/guidelines that have a bearing on matters related to programme budgets, ensuring compliance with intergovernmental recommendations and decisions as well as with United Nations policies and procedures.
• Contributes to the reporting to intergovernmental bodies on programme performance or on programmatic/ substantive issues, as appropriate, particularly those presented in biannual and/or annual reports; ensures the integrity of financial and management systems and ensures that the outputs produced by the Section maintain high-quality standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data. Ensures that all outputs produced by the Section under his/her supervision meet required standards before completion to ensure they comply with the relevant mandates.
• Prepares Host Country Agreements; prepares audit responses.
• Plans, organizes and manages staff and work programme; coordinates diverse projects in the Section; guides, develops and trains staff under his/her supervision; plans and discusses individual work programmes with staff and evaluates their performance.
• Recruits staff for the Section taking due account geographical and gender balance and other institutional values and is responsible for evaluating candidates and conducting interviews for job openings within his/her purview.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Knowledge of financial and budgetary principles and practices, budget management and financial administration of resources. Proven analytical skills and ability to provide technical advice in budget management to managers. Ability to manage a programme in a field operation and formulate new strategies and approaches to budget management issues. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be 'clients' and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
• Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
• Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in business administration, finance, or related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in finance, administration, budget, business administration or related area is required.
• Experience in preparation and presentation of budget proposals, performance reports, submissions and reports to intergovernmental bodies is required. Experience in application of integrated management information systems in the areas of budget and finance administration is required.
• Experience in providing guidance and advice to senior management relating to budget and finance is required.
• Experience in application of staff and financial rules, regulations, policies and practices for a government or intergovernmental organization is desirable.
• Experience in the work of the United Nations economic and social development is desirable.
• Experience in preparation of audit responses is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity, including but not limited to, respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to, whether they have committed or are alleged to have committed criminal offences or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on 'The Application Process' and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on 'Manuals' hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The screening and evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines.
Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications, including but not limited to, their education, work experience, and language skills, according to the instructions provided on inspira.
Applicants will be disqualified from consideration if they do not demonstrate in their application that they meet the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations.
Applicants are solely responsible for providing complete and accurate information at the time of application: no amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.

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Country Director

• Job Vacancy > Country Director
  Location > Arusha
  Position Type > Full Time
  Organization Type > NGO Website > http://dorcas.org
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  Dorcas

Application Deadline: 11 Sep 2016

Country Director POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Dorcas is a Christian relief and development organization active in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa. In these regions Dorcas works together with local partner organizations through the Dorcas field offices. Dorcas is committed to fulfil the command Jesus Christ gave to His followers to take care of the poor and oppressed (Matt.25.31-46), irrespective of their race, religion, gender or political conviction, by encouraging self-reliance through development, providing social care and assisting in emergency situations.
Since 1995, Dorcas has been active in Eastern Africa. Tanzania is one of our focus countries. Our vision is to expand our project portfolio in order to assist more local communities to flourish. For our field office Tanzania we are looking for an experienced:
Country Director

To be stationed at Usa River (Arusha area), Tanzania
The Country Director will be responsible for:
• Representing Dorcas in Tanzania
• Expanding the portfolio of development & relief projects, mainly by local and institutional fundraising.
• Overseeing the logistical, financial, HRM and administrative management of the projects implemented by Dorcas and local partners
• Maintaining strong relations with the Dutch and other Embassies and establishing new relations with international donors, INGOs, local government bodies, UN coordination structures, and other relevant stakeholders
• Providing security, technical advice and support to field staff and partner organisations;
• Training and support in implementation standards, guidelines and reporting;
• Timely submission of reports to headquarters and other (institutional) donors according to their requirements.
Job Requirements:
• University degree in International Development studies, Disaster Management or other relevant related studies
• Minimum of five years relevant management experience in an international setting
• Expert in Community Development and Humanitarian Aid
• Experience in writing proposals, capable to pursuit, set goals and to achieve them
• Leadership skills, proactive attitude, flexible personality, strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in representing a non-profit organization
• Knowledge of the Tanzanian culture, background, politics, diversity and history
• Fluent command of English and preferably Swahili
• Ability to travel and work in a cross-cultural environment
• Adherence to the mission and vision of Dorcas
• Active membership in a church

At Dorcas you will:
Become part of an international and dynamic team;
Receive a suitable salary and good employment conditions;
Have ample opportunity for personal growth.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

For questions about this vacancy, please contact Dirk-Jan Otte
You can send your application letter and CV at latest by 11 September 2016 via APPLY NOW button
We invite you to include your Christian motivation in your application letter.

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Experts-Data Systems Management

• Job Vacancy > Experts-Data Systems Management
  Location > Tanzania
  Position Type > Consultant
  Organization Type > NGO
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  WYG International

Application Deadline: 24 Aug 2016

Experts-Data Systems Management POSITION DESCRIPTION:

WYG-led consortium will be tendering for a DFID-funded project Assisting Institutions and Markets for Resilience (AIM 4 Resilience), Tanzania.

The programme intends to support Tanzania achieve sustainable growth through improved response to climate change and activation of climate finance mechanisms. Please see attached Terms of Reference for further detail.

We are seeking candidates, who are Tanzanian nationals or who have extensive in-country experience, in the following thematic areas:

Sector Resilience Plans
National Climate Finance
M&E of CIF grants/projects
Learning and Communications
Data Systems Management
Fund Management/Administration

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Online application, click APPLY NOW below

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Project Manager (Project Layout) - Tanzania

 

by agency

• 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:

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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.

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