Consultant - mHealth Tanzania, Tanzania

Consultant - mHealth Tanzania

Location: Tanzania

Job Code: 1026

# of Openings: 1

Description

Company Profile

About Futures Group

Futures Group, the global consulting firm, helps to protect and promote people's well-being around the world. For 40 years, Futures Group has created lasting solutions to some of the most pressing public health challenges facing nations. We predict future health and development trends, uncover barriers to well-being, and forge on-the-ground partnerships to ensure lasting change.

About GRM International

GRM International is a leading international development management company specializing in the provision of project design, management expertise and technical assistance to development projects for bilateral and multilateral funding agencies, governments and corporations. For more than 45 years, GRM has been bringing expertise in managing large-scale projects, and sourcing and managing high quality experts covering all disciplinary skills required to implement development projects.

About our Group of Companies

GRM International, Futures Group, and the Effective Development Group are a group of companies with a joint focus on reaching people in need and creating better futures for our clients, communities and colleagues around the world. With more than 90 current projects operating in more than 85 countries, and $225 million in revenue, our combined group has a multisectoral focus, diverse technical offerings and a wide geographic reach. For more information, please visit www.futuresgroup.com, www.grminternational.com, and www.edgroup.com.au.

Position Summary

The consultant will provide logistical assistance to Futures Group in implementing and coordinating the creation of an mHealth Market Access Model and Support Tools in Tanzania. This work involves assistance relating to the GSMA Foundation's overall purpose of providing mHealth economic proof points that educate, empower and enable procurement managers to include mHealth in the country health budget.

The consultant will be charged with providing ongoing logistical assistance to the data collection teams before, during and after in country consultations. Prior to in country visits, the consultant will be responsible for assisting the field teams in constructing the stakeholder portfolio, working with the technical team to organize each country's steering committee and building rapport. It is expected that the consultant will have existing relationships with some or all stakeholder groups and will make initial contact with appropriate persons and/or representatives. Stakeholders are expected to include, but are not limited to the following; mobile services providers, decision makers in Ministries of Heath/Finance/Communications, health care providers (both public and private) and other mobile infrastructure organizations including those within the mobile services supply chain. Support will continue through the completion of logistics associated with the GSMA team's in country time, detailing day to day meeting agendas, local travel arrangements and accommodations. Post in-country time, follow-up data collection may be required of the consultant at the discretion of the assigned technical team members.

Key Responsibilities

• The consultant will act as the primary coordinator for stakeholder meetings, ensuring that all critical representatives have the opportunity to contribute to the models.
• Construct logical agendas respecting the time of the data collection team and relevant stakeholders.
• Assist the GSMA team to coordinate in country data collectors, data entrants, analysts, and report writers.
• Strategize with the GSMA team on issues/delays affecting data collection.
• Assist in document preparation for steering committee members and local communications.
• Liaise with any local GSMA representatives, associated Futures Group offices and the project team.
• Provide other assistance as needed to the GSMA team, working in close collaboration with any associated the Futures Group, GRM or associated offices in country.

Proposed timeline

The consultancy timeline is typically over a seven week period within the span of March 1^st, 2015 to October 31^st, 2015. For a consultant representing a single country the maximum number of days for this consultancy is 15.

Qualifications

• Consultant must be based in the target country
• Significant knowledge of and/or contacts with the following public and private stakeholder groups;
  • Public Sector Officials in MoF, MoH or other relevant ministry
  • Mobile services providers
  • Public sector health providers
  • Private sector health providers
• Must have excellent English, command of whatever local language is used by government
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Good communication and diplomatic skills
• Self-initiated, motivated and works independently
• Demonstrates excellent follow-up and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills in English

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand or sit, and move about the facility
• Possible in-country travel for meetings or data collection accompaniment

Work Environment

• Usual office working conditions free of disagreeable elements
• Successful candidates will be reimbursed for allowable expenses only

All applications for this position should be submitted online at www.futuresgroup.com via the Careers page by February 15th, 2014. Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

Executive Director at Zanzibar National Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture

Application Deadline: 06 Feb 2015

JOB OPPORTUNITY
The Zanzibar National Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (ZNCCIA) is
an apex organization for private sector development in Zanzibar. ZNCCIA is currently
undergoing changes, which aim at addressing institutional capacity needs. The objective
is to build sufficient capacity of the ZNCCIA to be an effective representative of the
private sector in dialoguing with the Government to implement reforms for a better and
enabling business environment in accordance with the Zanzibar Growth Strategy. To
meet the institutional capacity needs, the ZNCCIA has been receiving grants from the
Business Environment Strengthening for Tanzania-Dialogue Component (BEST-Dialogue).
BEST-Dialogue is a programme that aims to improve the business environment in Tanzania
by implementing needed reforms in the legal and regulatory frameworks through advocacy.
Apart from managing the BEST-Dialogue project, the Executive Director shall be the Chief
Executive Officer of the ZNCCIA; and in that role she/he is expected to provide requisite
leadership to the ZNCCIA and all projects under the said organisation.
The Zanzibar National Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (ZNCCIA)
therefore invites qualified Tanzanians to apply for the undermentioned post based in
Zanzibar.
Position: Executive Director
Reports to: President of the ZNCCIA
 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. General Strategy

• Provide the ZNCCIA with institutional leadership by steering the Vision and Mission of the organisation towards achievable goals.
• Participation in the development of ZNCCIA’s Strategic Plan and be responsible for its review whenever necessary.
• Shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the ZNCCIA and be responsible to supervise all staff in the day to day administration of the organisation.
• Offer secretarial services to the Board and Sectoral Committees as and when required

2. Operational

• Guarantee operational results through promotion of team spirit among staff and ZNCCIA members.
• Identify primary needs of the business sector at the national level and endeavour, to eliminate various constraints which hinder the development of commerce, industry and agriculture, through advocacy and lobbying.
•  Endeavour to provide support services to the business community such as business information, consultancy, advisory services, training, secretarial and internet services, and develop linkages with local and international business organisations.
• Guide and support the activities of the ZNCCIA so as to bring the services of the Chamber closer to the business community.
• Shall initiate and plan seminars, workshops and training programmes to enhance the capacity and knowledge of the business community.
• Maintain a closer relationship with government departments and any other organization for the promotion of development initiatives in the private sector.
• Develop advocacy initiatives with the government for and on behalf of the Zanzibar business community.
• Attend and participate at meetings, seminars and workshops as and when required by the President or Board.

3. Finance

• Conceive, plan and upon approval by the Board of Directors supervise implementation on income generating activities which will steer the Chamber sustainability.
• Support and advice on dynamic and sustainable membership recruitment campaigns and fund raising activities to ensure the financial viability of the ZNCCIA.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
1. Minimum Bachelor Degree in Economics/Business Administration or related field.
A Post Graduate degree will be an added advantage.
2. Strong leadership qualities, including abilities to motivate staff and high level of
personal integrity.
3. Self-motivated performance with the ability to influence opinion cross-functionally
and at senior level.
4. Credibility and have a balanced approach, strong analytical, interpersonal and
facilitation skills.
5. Innovative, dynamic and proactive management approaches.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
7. Expected to have at least 3 years of proven experience in management of various
institutions of which 2 years be a hands-on background of managing business
and/or institutions/organisations in a rapid changing environment, including field
based experience of providing policy advice to the government, or private sector and
civil society groups.
8. Basic computer literacy, operational familiarity with MS Word, Power Point, Excel,
Internet use and willingness to learn other software packages.
9. Ability to keep deadlines and produce quality results on time.
 

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The post is tenable on two years contract renewable upon satisfactory performance.
 

REMUNERATION
The post offers very attractive salary inclusive of statutory obligations.
For further information please call on ZNCCIA office at Livingstone House, Kinazini, 1st
Floor.
 

DEADLINE
Interested candidates should submit their applications to the address below with detailed
Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of academic and professional certificates with testimonials,
and recommendation from two referees with their addresses and day time telephone
contacts, before or on 06th February 2015. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE ADDRESSED TO:
The President,
ZNCCIA,
P.O.BOX 1407.
ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA.
E-mail: info@znccia.or.tz
Applications by e mails should be sent to the email above mentioned.TION DESCRIPTION:

Principal Public Relation Officer at Tanzania Trade Development Authority (Tan Trade)

Application Deadline: 07 Feb 2015

Principal Public Relation Officer POSITION DESCRIPTION:

PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT On behalf of Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade)


TANZANIA TRADE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (Tan Trade)
Tanzania Trade Development Authority (Tan Trade) was established by Act No. 4 of 2009with overall objective of Developing and Promoting Trade both in domestic and foreign markets. Her establishment followed a repeal of the Acts of Parliament No. 15 of 1973 that created the Board of Internal Trade (BIT) which was responsible for Domestic Market
Development and the Act of Parliament No.5 of 1978 that established the Board of
External Trade (BET) that was responsible for Foreign Market Development. The mandates of the two defunct institutions are now vested on TanTrade which builds on the knowledge and vast experiences accumulated from the past.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Overall in charge of the Public Relations Unit
Enhance and maintain a good corporate image of the Authority with regard to trade development.
Build, manage and maintain media relations with the government and its ministries,agencies, institutions and customers.
Keep the general public informed of all relevant events and developments with regards to the Authority’s activities and programs.
Recommend new or amend procedures for obtaining and reporting information in areas where, either inadequate or not available in accordance with the needs of the Authority.
Prepare and carrying out effective programs of public relations with particular attention to different policies.
Coordinate and prepare market promotional materials/advertisements within and outside the country.
Prepare various publications such as press releases of the Authority.
Prepare press conferences and meetings
Examine and verify public opinions and advise on corrective measures

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s Degree either in Journalism/Mass Communication/Public Relations,
Foreign Languages or equivalent qualifications from an accredited learning institution
Fluent in Swahili and English languages.
Ability to communicate in French, Spanish, Chinese and Arabic will be added advantage.
At least ten (10) years proved working experience in related field and development in a senior position for at least seven (7) years.
Must be computer literate

REMUNERATION
According to TanTrade Salary Scale: TTSS 9

GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however,
should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable
contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this
advertisement.
iv. The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.
v. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic
certificates:
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
- Computer Certificate
- Professional certificates from respective boards
- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
vi. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
vii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
viii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV
will necessitate to legal action
ix. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route
their application letters through their respective employers.
x. Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should
not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC.45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November 2010.
xi. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reasonshould not apply.
xii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
xiii. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania
Commission for Universities (TCU)
xiv. Dead line for application is 07th February, 2015 at 3:30 p.m
xv. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate
xvi. Women are highly encouraged to apply
xvii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview
xviii. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING
ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:
Secretary
Public Service Recruitment
Secretariat
P. O. Box 63100
DAR ES SALAAM

OR Katibu
Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika
Utumishi wa Umma
S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM.

Trade Information Officer II at Tanzania Trade Development Authority (Tan Trade)

Application Deadline: 07 Feb 2015

Trade Information Officer II POSITION DESCRIPTION:

PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT On behalf of Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade)


TANZANIA TRADE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (Tan Trade)
Tanzania Trade Development Authority (Tan Trade) was established by Act No. 4 of 2009with overall objective of Developing and Promoting Trade both in domestic and foreign markets. Her establishment followed a repeal of the Acts of Parliament No. 15 of 1973 that created the Board of Internal Trade (BIT) which was responsible for Domestic Market
Development and the Act of Parliament No.5 of 1978 that established the Board of
External Trade (BET) that was responsible for Foreign Market Development. The mandates of the two defunct institutions are now vested on TanTrade which builds on the knowledge and vast experiences accumulated from the past.
Trade Information Officer II

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Analyzing, interpreting, reviewing and dissemination of up to date trade information to relevant parties.
Supervising market intelligence system equipments and devices, including computers etc.
Collecting, managing and dissemination of tantrade information system.
Conducting and managing market intelligences.
Providing domestic and international trade related data and information.
Developing a system for collection (sources and methods), assessment, classification, generating, orderly arrangement, storage, manipulation and retrieval of useful trade information.
Managing tan trade’s website, contents development and upload,
Provide advice to applications’ users on the effective use of database packages
Perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned by superiors.

QUALIFICATION
Bachelor Degree either in Marketing, Commerce, Business Administration,
Economics from any recognized institution.
Must be computer literacy.

REMUNERATION
According to Tan Trade Scheme of Service: TTSS 5



GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however,
should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable
contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this
advertisement.
iv. The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.
v. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic
certificates:
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
- Computer Certificate
- Professional certificates from respective boards
- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
vi. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
vii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
viii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV
will necessitate to legal action
ix. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route
their application letters through their respective employers.
x. Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should
not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC.45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November 2010.
xi. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reasonshould not apply.
xii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
xiii. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania
Commission for Universities (TCU)
xiv. Dead line for application is 07th February, 2015 at 3:30 p.m
xv. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate
xvi. Women are highly encouraged to apply
xvii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview
xviii. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING
ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:
Secretary
Public Service Recruitment
Secretariat
P. O. Box 63100
DAR ES SALAAM

OR Katibu
Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika
Utumishi wa Umma
S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM.

Promotional Services Officer II (x4) at Tanzania Trade Development Authority (Tan Trade)

Application Deadline: 07 Feb 2015

Promotional Services Officer II (x4) POSITION DESCRIPTION:

(TanTrade)


TANZANIA TRADE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (Tan Trade)
Tanzania Trade Development Authority (Tan Trade) was established by Act No. 4 of 2009with overall objective of Developing and Promoting Trade both in domestic and foreign markets. Her establishment followed a repeal of the Acts of Parliament No. 15 of 1973 that created the Board of Internal Trade (BIT) which was responsible for Domestic Market
Development and the Act of Parliament No.5 of 1978 that established the Board of
External Trade (BET) that was responsible for Foreign Market Development. The mandates of the two defunct institutions are now vested on TanTrade which builds on the knowledge and vast experiences accumulated from the past.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinating, supervising and implementation of export promotion and publicity programs e.g. Trade fairs, exhibition and expos.
Exporters in their export publicity efforts.
Coordination of market development efforts.
Advise exporters on formulation of export strategies.
Coordinating incoming and outgoing trade missions.
Perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the superiors from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor Degree either in Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration or
Economics from a recognized learning institution.
Computer literacy

REMUNERATION
According to TanTrade Scheme of Service: TTSS 5


GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however,
should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable
contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this
advertisement.
iv. The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.
v. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic
certificates:
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
- Computer Certificate
- Professional certificates from respective boards
- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
vi. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
vii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
viii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV
will necessitate to legal action
ix. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route
their application letters through their respective employers.
x. Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should
not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC.45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November 2010.
xi. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reasonshould not apply.
xii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
xiii. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania
Commission for Universities (TCU)
xiv. Dead line for application is 07th February, 2015 at 3:30 p.m
xv. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate
xvi. Women are highly encouraged to apply
xvii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview
xviii. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English
 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING
ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:
Secretary
Public Service Recruitment
Secretariat
P. O. Box 63100
DAR ES SALAAM

OR Katibu
Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika
Utumishi wa Umma
S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM.

Project Manager “Investing in Maasai women for improving rural communities well-being”

POSITION: Project Manager

COUNTRY: Tanzania

PROJECT:“Investing in Maasai women for improving rural communities well-being”

Project funded by EuropeAid

DUTY STATION:Arusha, Tanzania with field missions in project area (Arusha, Longido e Monduli Districts)

DURATION:12 months (renewable for others 3 years)

STARTING DATE:April 2015

General duties

The Project Manager will be in charge of the planning, implementation, monitoring and supervision of project activities in coordination with project co-applicants and according to project document and donor procedure.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the local staff . Particularly in coordination with Oikos Administrator the PM will: a) develop the Terms of Reference for the project personnel; b) carry out the candidates’ selection; c) prepare local contracts; d) supervise staff field work and monthly timesheets.
• Prepare the MoU to be signed by Oikos East Africa (applicant) and project co-applicants (TRIAS, Maasai Pastoralist Foundation and Marketplace Literacy Trust) and affiliated entity (Istituto Oikos) for the implementation of the action.
• Coordinate project activities with co-applicants, relevant actors (local authorities at District, Wards and village level) and significant project stakeholders.
• Provide technical support for project activities, among others: a) women trainings in Marketplace Literacy and other thematic; b) women group organization; c) establishment and management of small women entrepreneurships; d) organization and management of social funds by community-based groups; e) local Traditional Women Groups’ assessment and strengthening; f) design and implementation of awareness campaigns; g) organization of roundtables and workshops with project stakeholders.
• Identify project indicators to monitor the impact of project activities and results.
• Prepare a visibility and communication plan, following EU procedure and under the supervision of Istituto Oikos HQ.
• Organize and coordinate the missions of international experts, local consultants and EU officers.
• Organize the exchange visits of Maasai women in India and Indian women in Tanzania.
• Manage, in collaboration with the Local Administrator, the project financial resources following EU and Oikos internal procedures. In particular support the following: a) monthly control of the budget and of the expenditures incurred; b) verification of the monthly accountability reports to be sent in Italy; c) preparation of the budget requests for Istituto Oikos HQ; d) preparation of possible requests of budget revisions and no-cost extensions to donor delegation.
• Prepare the following reports:

1. Monthly technical reports to be submitted to Istituto Oikos HQ according to Oikos procedure and format (based on the reports of the technical staff)
2. Quarterly narrative report to be submitted to Istituto Oikos HQ (based on the quarterly technical and financial reports prepared by the co-applicants)
3. Annual technical reports for donor to be submitted to Istituto Oikos HQ for preliminary approval. The PM will also support the preparation of annual financial reports in collaboration with Oikos Administrator.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in rural development sciences or related fields.
• At least 6 years’ experience in the field of rural development and in international cooperation projects. Strong experience in women empowerment activities is an asset.
• Capacities to plan, implement and monitor field activities.
• Strong experience in working with partners and commitment to teamwork.
• Effective communication, motivating leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Very good reporting writing skills and computer literacy.
• Sound knowledge of EU procedure (management of the financial resources, monitoring, visibility activities, reporting).
• Proficiency in English.
• Swahili knowledge is an asset.
• Previous experience in Tanzania is an added value.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

The project aims at improving Maasai pastoralist women knowledge and skills in three district of the Arusha Region through an integrated strategy which combines the training of selected women with traditional groups’ support, the improvement of social services and development of local economy.

General objective:Contribute to reduce poverty and improved livelihoods of vulnerable rural Maasai communities in Arusha Region.

Specific objective:Promote the social and economic inclusion of Maasai women groups in pastoralist communities of Arusha, Monduli and Longido Districts.

Main activities:

1. Selection of 5,000 beneficiaries (women) using socio-economic criteria
2. Development of educational programs (Marketplace Literacy)
3. Women trainings (technical trainings and English classes)
4. Exchange visits Tanzania/India
5. Establishment of Member-based organizations for small entrepreneurships
6. Creation of Community Social Funds
7. Microcredit promotion for up-scaling productive opportunities
8. Establishment of information points at Ward level to provide information and consulting services to the population
9. Strengthening of 25 Traditional Women Groups
10. Awareness campaigns on civil and social rights
11. Organization of roundtables involving local authorities and key stakeholders.

Applicant: Oikos East Africa

Co-applicants: TRIAS, Maasai Pastoralist Foundation, Marketplace Literacy Trust,

Affiliated entity: Istituto Oikos

Starting date : 1° April 2014

Duration: 4 years

HOW TO APPLY:

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: 15/02/2015

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should send their CV, a letter of motivation and the details of 3 people for professional references to selezione@istituto-oikos.org, indicating Vacancy Notice PM/TZ/2015 in the subject line.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Regional Manager at Off.Grid:Electric - Tanzania

Currently, more than 80% of Tanzanians lack access to electricity. The Regional Manager will play a key role in addressing this critical challenge by helping scale OGE’s solar energy business across Tanzania.

In this position you expected to take Offgrid-Electric business model and implement it in the new region with contextual innovation, building a network of sales agents and local distribution system. To succeed in this role you should be able to function as a mini-CEO : provide leadership and alignment with OGE goals, culture and values, manage your regional staff including hiring and promotions, oversee finances and all other aspects of regional operations.

The company will provide RMs with initial training in Arusha, logistical support during the initial stages of expansion, and ongoing feedback and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and lead a team of professionals, while creating a fun, hard-working, and results-oriented environment
• Design, implement, evaluate, and continuously adapt customer and agent acquisition strategies
• Develop and put into practice cost-effective distribution and inventory management processes
• Manage regional budget and lead staff to achieve regional performance targets
• Provide coaching and mentoring to staff via formal and informal feedback sessions to accelerate their professional development and improve their leadership potential
• Communicate effectively with regional and national team members to improve performance and share best practices across different geographies
• Analyze and leverage data to develop and implement strategies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of regional operations

Desired Skills and Experience

Required Skills & Experiences:

• Commitment to live and work in Tanzania (different regions)
• 4-6 years overall work experience
• 2+ years of direct management experience, including people and operations
• Prior work experience in East Africa or another emerging market
• Bachelors degree in a relevant field with a record of strong academic performance
• Demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship, including the ability to flourish in dynamic, ambiguous environments and to drive work independently
• Experience working in a high-pressure work setting
• Desire to coach and mentor others
• Willingness to work a variety of hours as business demands, including late nights, weekends, and holidays

Highly Desired Skills & Experiences:

• Masters level degree preferred
• Bilingual English and Swahili
• Education and/or work experience in renewable energy or energy access programs
• Interest in long-term career development through possible assignments in multiple countries
• Ambition to build the most successful solar company in East Africa

Tanzanian nationals prefered.

Please submit CV and cover letter to james.sawabini@offgrid-electric.com

In the cover letter, please write a short essay (300 words or less) answering the following questions.

1.   Why you want to work with Off.Grid:Electric.

2.  What was your biggest professional challenge and how did you overcome it?

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note:

--Experience in energy is not a prerequisite

--Expertise in engineering is not relevant to this position

Finance Officer (Global Partnership for Education) - The World Bank

Established in 2002, the Global Partnership for Education ("Global Partnership" or GPE), formerly the Education for All Fast Track Initiative, has grown and evolved to become the premier partnership focused on basic education in developing countries. Its members include 59 of the world's poorest developing countries, over 30 bilateral, regional, and multilateral agencies; development banks; the private sector; civil society groups; and teachers organizations. The Board of Directors is the Global Partnership's governing body, sets its policies and strategies and approves all funding.

The mission of the Global Partnership is to galvanize and coordinate a global effort to deliver a good quality education to all children, prioritizing the poorest and most vulnerable. To that end, the Global Partnership helps its member countries to build and implement sound education sector plans and has allocated approximately $4.1 billion in education grants to date. The Global Partnership mobilizes international financing and promotes/ efficient use of international and national resources to support developing countries' education goals and sector strategies.

With about 78 staff, the GPE Secretariat is hosted by the World Bank in Washington, D.C. As a consequence of the partnership taking a greater leadership role in achieving international development goals in education, the Secretariat is developing its capacity to support country-level processes and to meet expectations from the partnership’s stakeholders to achieve concrete results and education outcomes for children in developing countries.

 

Duties and Accountabilities:

The position reports to the Senior Financial Officer within the Operations group of the secretariat.  The position has the following responsibilities:

1. Support the quality assurance process for GPE grants with particular emphasis on the fiduciary aspects of the process. More specifically:

• Reviews grant proposal documentation and under the guidance of the Sr. Financial Management Specialist;
• Engages with relevant partners to ensure that fiduciary risk has been appropriately addressed; and
• Ensures that the grant budget is consistent with the grant targets, that the budget is reasonable, and implementable in the time frame proposed.

2. Responsible for monitoring financial performance and compliance of GPE funded programs. More specifically:

• Ensures that financial reporting requirements related to GPE grants are complied with;
• Reviews relevant reports (implementation status reports, audit reports, annual reports etc.) for overall portfolio monitoring and analysis;
• Analyzes progress on grants and identify at risk grants; and
• Engages with relevant stakeholders under the guidance of the Sr. Financial Management Specialist and in coordination with relevant Secretariat teams, to diagnose the issues and support corrective action.

3. Conducts financial analysis of GPE funded programs. More specifically:

• Develops a database on unit costs of common GPE activities and identifies and explains trends and discrepancies;
• Works with other internal and external stakeholders as appropriate to benchmark costs of GPE funded programs (particularly overhead costs); and
• Performs ad hoc analysis of GPE grants and portfolio to support internal and external stakeholder queries.

4. The Finance Officer will also support the meetings and work of other team members, and participate in Secretariat-wide activities in support of other teams as necessary.

 

Desired skills and experience

• Master's degree in a relevant finance discipline, or professional accounting qualification combined with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant finance discipline is acceptable 
• At least 5 years’ prior relevant experience working in the field of financial management (public financial management, auditing, consulting etc.).
• Experience in the education sector is preferable
• At least 3 years relevant work experience in international development
• Experience in budget review and financial analysis of grants essential
• Knowledge and experience of working with multi-lateral and bilateral agencies, International NGOs, and developing country partner governments is highly desired
• Familiarity with cross-cultural dynamics, and good negotiation skills
• Willingness to work in a complex environment and travel occasionally
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to function in a flexible manner, where persuasion and facilitation skills are strongly valued
• Excellent communication skills in English and French, both written and verbal
• Strong knowledge of and commitment to the principles of the Global Partnership for Education

For further details and to apply, please go to www.worldbank.org/careers and under “current job openings” seek vacancy number 150062. Deadline for applications is February 13, 2015

Finance Officer - The World Bank

The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) Vice Presidency of the World Bank is the core unit responsible for institutional risk oversight, including establishment and monitoring adherence to risk policies and guidelines and risk assessment and reporting to the Board and executive management.

The Market & Counterparty Risk Directorate focuses on oversight of risk in two areas:

I. Market Risk, which covers ALM, interest rate, spread (funding and investments) and FX risk, and the availability/cost of or access to ready liquidity and long-term funding, and

II. Commercial (i.e. not sovereign lending) Credit Risk, which includes risks to IBRD resulting from changes in creditworthiness of IBRD’s commercial counterparties.

Responsibilities for both areas focus on three sub-functions:

1. Risk Control Guidelines: Establishing and maintaining robust risk control guidelines (including setting limits) governing IBRD’s investment management, borrowings and derivatives, consistent with the institution’s financial policies and risk tolerances;

2. Risk Monitoring and Compliance: Identifying and measuring IBRD’s market and counterparty risks; Assessing risk associated with new strategies, initiatives and transactions; Ensuring compliance with financial policies and risk control guidelines; Managing the process of resolving exceptions where required

3. Reporting: Providing executive management and the Board with regular risk oversight reports. Providing the enterprise’s thought leadership on risk issues and relevant industry, regulatory and legal developments.

Duties and Accountabilities:

The position of Finance Officer will be part of the quantitative analytics team and will report to the Manager – Market Risk unit under the Market & Counterparty Risk Directorate in Washington DC. Specific accountabilities will include the following:

• Lead all maintenance, design and development for the risk database.

• Oversee running and of key data-driven analytics as well diagnostic activities to troubleshoot and explain results.

• Act as group expert regarding internal position and pricing data as well as external market data.

• Develop data analysis processes and capabilities to support high level quarterly and monthly management reporting on risk and risk attribution, including sensitivity analyses.

• Develop complex program models to extract data and use databases to provide statistical and financial modeling. Perform project work on automation and data capture initiatives.

• Perform daily/monthly/quarterly market risk reporting, limits monitoring, trend analysis. Research and report on key changes.

• Research and follow up on queries regarding portfolio risk and risk factors including portfolio composition, market changes and changes to analytical method

Desired Skills and Experience

• 5 years’ work experience in Market Risk or trading/capital markets quantitative analysis environment.

• Advanced degree in financial engineering or other equivalent technical specialty

• Knowledge of fixed income products and markets, including derivatives.

• Knowledge of Greeks, risk measures, sensitivities and VAR.

• Strong quantitative, analytic and reasoning skills.

• Strong (minimum 3 years’ experience) object oriented design and programming skills in C#, Java or C++.

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with relational databases as well as the SQL Language.

• Solid MS Excel skills and knowledge of a statistical programing language like R or Matlab.

• Experience with data mining and MIS reporting.

• Strong communications skills.

For further details and to apply, please go to www.worldbank.org/careers and under “current job openings” seek vacancy number 150070. Deadline for applications is February 8, 2015.