PS Tanzania- Tanzania Procurement Specialist

Job Description

The Tanzania Procurement team is responsible for all purchases that keep our program running for nearly 40,000 smallholder farmers. We are seeking a team lead to manage the Tanzania Procurement team, implement standardized processes, execute with sustained quality improvements, and drive 5% of purchasing cost out of the system.
You will coordinate across teams at One Acre Fund Tanzania to maintain the consistent flow of purchasing information and ultimately deliver a world class purchasing department at the feet of our ~40,000 farmers across rural Tanzania.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Team Management
  • Mentoring a 5-6 person team consisting of purchasers, print officers, stores/QC officers
  • Coaching purchasers to identify high quality, high level suppliers and how to negotiate for best pricing and terms
  • Working with multi-national staff and suppliers
  • Identifying opportunities to grow the team and working with manager on recruitment of strong local talent
• Defined Processes and Team Vision
  • Implementing procurement mechanisms and systems by incorporating procurement best practices and identifying strong, long-term supplier relationships
  • Mapping out current procurement practices on the Tanzania team to identify and implement cost- and time-saving improvements.
  • Standardize practices to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and customer service
  • Set a 0-6 month vision for the procurement team to realize 5% cost savings across items, communicate realistic lead times to requestors, and deliver with 95% accuracy in quality and timeliness
  • Build excellent inventory , quality assurance & print management systems to support procurement operations
• Manage day to day purchasing Execution
  • Triaging requests as they come in to assess lead times and project possible delays and challenges
  • Running quarterly forecasting activities across teams to come up with a quarterly procurement plan
  • Maintaining accurate procurement data in the SAP system
  • Working closely with logistics teams to minimize delivered costs
  • Working closely with other internal teams to reduce overall spend
  • Maintaining and improving procurement process transparency
• Manage procurement support functions
  • Overseeing execution of strong inventory management practices in procurement stores – including data management, best practices etc.
  • Managing a high performing in-house print unit to undertake both internal and client-facing mass print jobs
  • Developing best practices for mitigating risk to One Acre Fund through enhanced quality assurance mechanisms for procurement material

Career Growth and Development

One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager and a global support team will commit significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions.

Qualifications

We are seeking exceptional professionals with experience in supply chain, operations management or procurement. Experience in an entrepreneurial environment and/or a passion for managing execution is a plus.
Candidates that meet the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Work experience in a demanding professional environment, preferably in positions where frequent cross-department communication was required
• At least 2 years of people or project management experience at work or outside of work
• Creativity and strong problem solving skills a must. You don’t take no for an answer and constantly look for alternative solutions to problems.
• Able to independently structure analyses related to procurement subject matter
• A passion for world class customer service
• Strong communication skills with suppliers, reports, peers and management
• Ability to work and make decisions independently
• Demonstrated experience in managing an execution-focused team is a plus
• Some experience in procurement/supply chains preferred
• Strong computer skills in at least Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required, experience using SAP preferred
• Bachelors degree from an accredited university
• Language: Fluent in English and Swahili required

Preferred Start Date

ASAP

Compensation

We offer a modest starting salary that affords a high quality of life in our areas of operation. This is a career-track role with performance-based raises and the ability to expand responsibilities over time.
Note: We are not able to sponsor a visa for this position.

ASSISTANT STORES AND SUPPLY OFFICER

Job Description

ASSISTANT STORES AND SUPPLY OFFICER (1 POST)
REPORTING TO: STORES AND SUPPLY OFFICER II
TERMS OF SERVICE: Permanent and Pensionable
WORK STATION: Geita Town
KEY RESULT AREAS
 Responsible for efficient receiving, inspection, storage and issuance of right materials of right quality at the right time to the Authority.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 Co-ordinate with departmental and units heads for the salvage of usable materials and disposal
 Proper implementation of stores procedures and documentation
 Ensuring availability of necessary materials all the time according to established stock levels
 Periodic inspections and stock taking of materials and supplies.
 Ensuring proper record keeping system is maintained for all stores
 Carrying out stock balancing in quantity and value every month, quarter, half year and end of the year
 Ensuring carrying out of annual stocktaking of all materials, movable fixed assets and unmovable fixed assets
 Recommending to the Management on economical stocks, purchase quantities, reorder levels, re- order time and effective system of stock control
 Perfoming any duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications Required, Competency and Experience
 Must not be above 35 years from August 2018.
 Holder of Diploma in Procurement and logistics Management or equivalent from a recognized institution
 Two years (2) working experience in office stores and supply duties.
 Good command in English and Kiswahili (Written and Verbal).
Remunerations
This vacancy carry an attractive competitive package salary scale of GEUWGS C4 and other remuneration package in accordance with qualifications, required skills and experience stated in specific vacant post and GEUWASA scheme of service and salary structure.
N.B GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR APPLICANTS
All applications should be in written form and have to be enclosed with the following documents:
 All applicants must be citizen of Tanzania.
 Two recent passport size picture should be attached
 The Curriculum Vitae (CV) must incorporate all contacts telephone numbers, mobile box numbers, e-mail and physical addresses.
 Applicants should apply on the strength of information given in the advertisement
 FORM IV AND VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
 Testimonials, partial transcript and result slips will NOT be accepted.
 Certificates from foreign examinations bodies, colleges or University should be verified by NECTA, NACTE or TCU.
 Certified copies of certificates of Form IV, VI, University degree, Academic Transcript and Birth Certificate.
 Full names and detailed address of three referees (Address should include Mobile Phone, email address and postal address).
 Application letter should be written in English
 Applicants with special needs/ case (disability) are supposed to indicate.
 Applicants who will submit fraudulent documents will be subjected to criminal proceedings.
In additional to the qualifications mentioned, the incumbent is expected to possess the following traits
 Excellent communication skills
 Highly intelligent and ability to adopt to changes quickly
 Capacity to work under teamwork spirit, establish and maintain effective working relations with different people and stakeholder
 Ability to work under minimum supervision
Mode of Applications
All applications should be sent to GEUWASA Office by postal office or EMS and be addressed to:
The Managing Director,
Geita Urban Water and Sanitation Authority,
P. O. Box 477,
GEITA.
Closing Date:
ALL APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT BEFORE 10 TH August 2018

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN

Job Description

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN (1 POST)
REPORTING TO: COMMERCIAL MANAGER
TERMS OF SERVICE: Permanent and Pensionable
WORK STATION: Geita Town

KEY RESULT AREAS
 Overall in charge of all computer system in the Authority
 Chief advisor to the Commercial Manager in all data management issues in the Authority

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 Operating the computer network server
 Registering new users with the computer network and defining access levels for users
 Making sure that all kind of customer’s data that are required for specific analysis are available all the time
 Ensuring that accurate water bills are processed on time for the right customers on the right quantity of water consumed and right amount of water charges using appropriate water tariffs.
 Supervising maintenance of computer equipment and supporting hardware
 Maintaining the Authority website
 Identifying and evaluating opportunities for computer support to the Authority’s management and operating process
 Ensuring that established Electronic Data Processing (EDP) systems operate within cost and performance specifications and produce specified data and reports
 Establishing necessary EDP systems, programming and operating standards and ensuring that users of the systems preform according to these standards.
 Preparing and maintaining necessary manuals, flow charts and system description for all EDP applications.
 Perfoming any duty as may be assigned by the supervisor. Minimum Qualifications Required,

Competency and Experience
 Must not be above 35 years from August 2018
 Holder of Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent qualification from any recognized Institution.
 Working experience in not less than five (3) years in
 Good command in English and Kiswahili (Written and Verbal).

Remunerations
 This vacancy carry an attractive competitive package salary scale of GEUWGS C4 and other remuneration package in accordance with qualifications, required skills and experience stated in specific vacant post and GEUWASA scheme of service.

N.B GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR APPLICANTS
All applications should be in written form and have to be enclosed with the following documents:
 All applicants must be citizen of Tanzania.
 Two recent passport size picture should be attached
 The Curriculum Vitae (CV) must incorporate all contacts telephone numbers, mobile box numbers, e-mail and physical addresses.
 Applicants should apply on the strength of information given in the advertisement
 FORM IV AND VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
 Testimonials, partial transcript and result slips will NOT be accepted.
 Certificates from foreign examinations bodies, colleges or University should be verified by NECTA, NACTE or TCU.
 Certified copies of certificates of Form IV, VI, University degree, Academic Transcript and Birth Certificate.
 Full names and detailed address of three referees (Address should include Mobile Phone, email address and postal address).
 Application letter should be written in English
 Applicants with special needs/ case (disability) are supposed to indicate.
 Applicants who will submit fraudulent documents will be subjected to criminal proceedings.

In additional to the qualifications mentioned, the incumbent is expected to possess the following traits
 Excellent communication skills
 Highly intelligent and ability to adopt to changes quickly
 Capacity to work under teamwork spirit, establish and maintain effective working relations with different people and stakeholder
 Ability to work under minimum supervision

Mode of Applications
All applications should be sent to GEUWASA Office by postal office or EMS and be addressed to:
The Managing Director,
Geita Urban Water and Sanitation Authority,
P. O. Box 477,
GEITA.
Closing Date:
ALL APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT BEFORE 10 TH August 2018

 

Assistant Technical Support

Job Description

Job Description
Title: Assistant Technical Support
Report to: Hard Ware Engineer
Job Brief
Responsible for designing, programming, installing and maintaining and troubleshooting of hardware,
software and network of WASSHA operations. The Technician will also be responsible for training staff
and agents on simple WASSHA repair and support in an effective and efficient manner to ensure
maximum sales are achieved by the company.
Job Description
• Installing and configuring and managing computer hardware, software, systems, networks,
printers and scanners
• Planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance upgrades whenever required
• Responding to breakdowns
• Repairing equipment and replacing parts
• Obtaining replacement or specialist components, fixtures or fittings
• Maintaining records of all hardware and Software equipment
• Provide reports to the management as per requirement
• Managing stocks of equipment, consumables and other supplies.
• Shift and on-call work may be required, particularly where equipment is in continual 24-hour
operation.
• installing and configuring hardware operating systems and applications
• monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks
• talking to staff or clients through a series of actions, either face to face or over the telephone to
help set up systems or resolve issues
• troubleshooting system and network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware or
software faults
• replacing parts as required
• providing support, including procedural documentation and relevant reports
• following diagrams and written instructions to repair a fault or set up a system
• supporting the roll-out of new applications
• setting up new users’ accounts and profiles and dealing with password issues
• responding within agreed time limits to call-outs
• working continuously on a task until completion (or referral to third parties, if appropriate)
• rapidly establishing a good working relationship with agents and other professionals, e.g.,
software developers
• testing and evaluating new technology
Requirements
• A diploma in Electrics or Electronics Engineering or relevant field.
• Experience in similar role not less than 2 years
• The computing world evolves very quickly and new technologies are always being developed so
it is more important that candidates keep IT knowledge up to date
• Prior work experience gained in any position involving contact with customers or the general
public may be advantageous
• Key skills for technical support officers
• Technical skills especially on hardware/software equipment.
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Patience
• A logical mind
• Capable of working well under pressure
• Enthusiasm to be continually learning

How to Apply
Interested individuals should submit their applications to recruit@tz.wassha.com indicating:
1. Why you think you qualify for this post
2. Current CV, indicating relevant experience based on previous tasks; and skills that you are
bringing into the organization.
3. Names and contacts of three referees who have supervised you in your previous working history
Telephone calls will not be entertained

 

DRILLING PROJECT POSITIONS IN TANZANIA-OIL AND GAS SECTOR

Job Description

A. INTRODUCTION
Career Options Africa www.careeroptionsafrica.co.ke is a HR Consultancy firm offering Recruitment and HR outsourcing Services in the East African Region (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda). One of our international projects is planning a Drilling Project in Western Part of Tanzania.
B. THE JOB
Below are the qualifications for the drilling project.
1. For Professional jobs.
 Candidates must have a degree in relevant area,
 Minimum 3 years’ experience in a drilling site
2. For Artisan jobs
 Candidates must have a Secondary Level qualification of at least division 2
 Training in a technical training institution
 Minimum 2 years’ experience in a drilling site
3. For Office positions.
 Candidates must have at least a diploma level education.
C. HOW TO APPLY
Send CV only to consult@careeroptionsafrica.co.ke by 26th June 2018
CVs will be shortlisted as they are received and the earlier the application the better. Applicants who do not here from us should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Other services,
1. Staff and Executive Recruitment /Selection Services/Agency in Dar Es Salaam Tanzania
2. Payroll Services and Agency in Dar Es Salaam Tanzania
3. Human Resource (HR) and Employment Services and Agency in Dar Es Salaam Tanzania

Attached Files

• Drill-project-vacancy.pdf Download

HR MANAGER POSITIONS IN TANZANIA-OIL AND GAS SECTOR

Job Description

A. INTRODUCTION
Career Options Africa www.careeroptionsafrica.co.ke is a HR Consultancy firm offering Recruitment and HR outsourcing Services in the East African Region (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda). One of our international projects is planning a Drilling Project in Western Part of Tanzania.
B. THE JOB
HR manager must be well versed with the Labour act in order to perform their duties. The candidate shall be in charge of the employees and help to maintain the smooth running of the organization.
The following are the qualifications.
 A Bachelors’ degree in Social Sciences or Business,
 A Post graduate qualifications in HR
 Two years’ experience at a Manager level managing a work force of at least 200 staff
 Experience in Oil and Gas sector a must
C. HOW TO APPLYconsult@careeroptionsafrica.co.ke
Send CV only to consult@careeroptionsafrica.co.ke by 26th June 2018. The Candidate must indicate current or last salary on their CV.
CVs will be shortlisted as they are received and the earlier the application the better.
Applicants who do not here from us should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Other services,
1. Staff and Executive Recruitment /Selection Services/Agency in Dar Es Salaam Tanzania
2. Payroll Services and Agency in Dar Es Salaam Tanzania
3. Human Resource (HR) and Employment Services and Agency in Dar Es Salaam Tanzania

Attached Files

• Drill-project-vacancy-Hr-Manager.pdf Download

NAFASI ZA USAJILI WA PROJECT 45.

Job Description

*ONLINE ALPHA SUPER DIAMONDS TANZANIA*
Online Alpha Super Diamonds Tanzania, inatoa nafasi ya USAJILI NDANI YA TEAM, pamoja na AFYA YA MWILI NA MFUKO kwa watu 25 waliotayari kusajiliwa na project 45, inayo sapotiwa na *AIM NA NMB BANK.*
Watakaosajiliwa na project 45 nakutumia vyema program hio, watalipwa TSH 450,000 kwa wiki kutokana na juhudi zao ndani ya project HUSIKA.
VIGEZO:-
1-Uwe tayari kufika ofisini ukihitajika.
2-Uwe mkazi wa Dar es salaam na viunga vyake.
3-Elimu ngazi Zote .
KWA MAOMBI YA KUAINISHWA NDANI YA USAJILI TUMA vitu vifuatavyo:-
1-Jina lako kamili.
2-Makazi yako unayoishi kwa sasa.
3-Namba yako unayopatikana muda wote WhatsApp.
Tuma Via WhatsApp tu,
Namba:-+255 674 116 695
NOTE:- Uwainishwaji wa majina unafanywa kwa wakwanza kutuma wa kwanza kuhudumiwa.

NOTE :-
SIMU HAZIPOKELEWI.
Imetolewa na ONLINE.A.S.D.TZ
Chief Director 

Tanzania Internal Audit Project Specialist

Job Description

One Acre Fund supplies smallholder farmers with the financing and training they need to grow their way out of hunger and poverty. Instead of giving handouts, we invest in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We supply a complete service bundle of seeds and fertilizer, financing, training, and market facilitation—and we deliver these services within walking distance of the 400,000 rural farmers we serve.
One Acre Fund is growing very first with key processes have been put in place to serve over 1,000,000+ smallholder farmers in 2020. The Internal Audit department has been mandated with the responsibility of reviewing this process to ensure seamless process flow and service delivery to the many smallholder farmers we serve.
Primary Responsibilities of the Tanzania Internal Audit Project Specialist will require:

• • Participating in the Annual Internal Audit Plan preparation.
  • Managing the Annual Internal Audit Plan execution which includes 6+month resource planning.
  • Designing and executing audit tests in compliance with OAF Internal Audit Methodology.
  • Preparing high quality audit reports on audit findings and recommendations for sharing with the department Management Team, OAF Country Leadership and Finance Committee.
  • Preparing timely & high-quality Internal Audit deliverables as listed in the OAF Internal Audit Methodology using the existing/ approved templates.
  • Following up on audit recommendations to ensure timely implementation of the corrective measures to mitigate identified risks.
  • Coordinate/ Lead both departmental and auditee meetings- including Opening & Closing Meetings.

Secondary Responsibilities of the Tanzania Internal Audit Project Specialist will require:

• • Participating in the Annual Internal Audit Plan preparation.
  • Managing internal audit team with at least 1 team member reporting directly to you. This includes the preparation of 2 biannual – Performance Review & Performance Development Plan..
  • Design & implement quarterly training program for the internal audit team.
  • Identify, document & discuss with your direct manager on a quarterly basis the IA process improvement areas.
  • Execution of ad-hoc management request as delegated by your direct manager.
  • Ability to self-reflect on your performance, identify and improve your own areas of development.

Career Growth and Development
One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.  Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions. This results in fast career growth for our staff.
Qualifications
We are seeking Tanzania Internal Audit Project Specialist with 3 years of work experience and ideally a demonstrated passion for international development. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

• 3 years working experience in internal / external audit with 1 year experience in Information System Audit in a manufacturing industry..
• Upper second class degree in a Business field (with a specialization in Accounting).
• Fully qualified accountant – CPA (III) or equivalent and /or Holder of Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• Demonstrate ability to conduct process analysis to achieve effective and efficient end to end business processes.
• Ability to coordinate multiple assignments and prioritize effort and resources on high-value, high impact activities to achieve maximum performance and drive continuous organizational improvement.
• Ability to proactively build rapport and work with others (especially all levels of management) more effectively and maintain strong work relationships and networks.

Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Benefits: Health insurance, immunizations, flight, room and board.
Sponsor International Candidates: Tanzania Nationals Only
Sponsor International Candidates: No.

 

DEREVA – (30 NAFASI )

Job Description

DEREVA – (30 NAFASI )
1.1MAJUKUMU YA KAZI
i.Kukagua gari kabla na baada ya safari ili kubaini hali ya usalama wa gari;
ii.Kuwapeleka watumishi katika maeneo mbalimbali ya kikazi;
iii.Kufanya matengenezo madogomadogo ya gari;
iv.Kusafirisha mizigo na nyaraka mbalimbali za ofisi;
v.Kujaza na kutunza taarifa za safari zote katika daftari la safari;
vi.Kufanya usafi wa gari na;
vii.Kufanya kazi nyingine kadri atakavyoelekezwa na msimamizi wake.
SIFA ZA MWOMBAJI:
Mwombaji awe na cheti cha kufaulu cha kidato cha nne (Form IV) na Leseni ya Daraja la E au C1 ya uendeshaji Magari ambayo amefanyia kazi kwa muda usiopungua mwaka mmoja bila kusababisha ajali. Awe amehudhuria mafunzo ya msingi ya uendeshaji magari (Basic Driving Course) yanayotolewa na Chuo cha Mafunzo ya Ufundi Stadi (VETA) au Chuo kingine kinachotambuliwa na Serikali. Aidha, Waombaji ambao wamewahi kufanya kazi za kuendesha magari katika kufanya tafiti mbalimbali watafikiriwa kwanza.
MASHARTI YA JUMLA
i. Waombaji wote wawe ni Raia wa Tanzania na wenye umri usiozidi miaka 45
ii. Waombaji wote watambue kuwa Kituo cha kazi ni Dodoma. Pamoja na hilo NBS haitahusika na gharama za kuhudhuria usaili na kuripoti kazini kwa wale watakaofaulu usaili na kuchaguliwa;
iii. Waombaji wote waambatishe cheti cha kuzaliwa;
iv. Waombaji ambao tayari ni watumishi wa Umma na wamejipatia sifa za kuingilia katika kada tofauti na walizonazo, wapitishe barua zao za maombi ya nafasi za kazi kwa waajiri wao na Waajiri wajiridhishe ipasavyo;
v. Waombaji waambatishe maelezo binafsi yanayojitosheleza yenye anwani na namba za simu za kuaminika pamoja na majina ya wadhamini watatu wa kuaminika;
vi. Maombi yote yaambatane na vyeti vya taaluma, maelezo, nakala za vyeti vya
kidato cha nne na kidato cha sita kwa wale waliofikia kiwango hicho na vyeti vya
kuhitimu mafunzo mbalimbali kwa kuzingatia sifa za kazi husika.
– Cheti cha mtihani wa kidato cha IV na VI
– Taarifa ya Polisi ya kutokuwa na ajili (Police Traffic clearance Report).
vii. Hati matokeo za kidato cha nne na sita (FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS
SLIPS) HAVITAKUBALIWA.
viii. Waombaji waliosoma nje ya Tanzania wahakikishe vyeti vyao vimehakikiwa na kuidhinishwa na Mamlaka husika (TCU au NECTA).
ix. Waombaji waliostaafishwa katika Utumishi wa Umma hawaruhusiwi kuomba isipokuwa kama wanakibali cha Katibu Mkuu Kiongozi.
x. Waombaji kazi ambao tayari ni waajiriwa katika nafasi za kuingilia walioko katika Utumishi wa umma wasiombe na wanatakiwa kuzingatia maelekezo yaliyo katika
Waraka Na CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 wa tarehe 30 Novemba, 2010.
xi. Uwasilishaji wa taarifa na sifa za kugushi wahusika watachukuliwa hatua za kisheria.
xii. Mwisho wa kutuma maombi ya kazi ni tarehe 24 Julai, 2018.
xiii. Maombi yatakayowasilishwa nje ya utaratibu ulioainishwa katika tangazo hili HAYATAFIKIRIWA.
xiv. Maombi yote yatumwe kwenye mfumo wa kielektroniki wa Ajira (Recruitment Portal) kupitia anuani ifuatayo http://portal.ajira.go.tz/
(Anuani hii pia inapatikana kwenye tovuti ya Sektretarieti ya Ajira kwa kuingia sehemu iliyoandikwa ‘Recruitment Portal’)
MUHIMU: KUMBUKA KUAMBATISHA BARUA YAKO YA MAOMBI YA KAZI
ILIYOSAINIWA PAMOJA NA VYETI VYA ELIMU.
ANUANI YA BARUA HIYO IELEKEZWE KWA
KATIBU,
OFISI YA RAIS, SEKRETARIETI YA AJIRA KATIKA UTUMISHI WA UMMA
S.L.P. 63100
DAR ES SALAAM 

Assistant Field Director

 

Job Description

One Acre Fund supplies smallholder farmers with the financing and training they need to grow their way out of hunger and poverty. Instead of giving handouts, we invest in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We supply a complete service bundle of seeds and fertilizer, financing, training, and market facilitation—and we deliver these services within walking distance of the 400,000 rural farmers we serve.
One Acre Fund is growing very first with key processes have been put in place to serve over 1,000,000+ smallholder farmers in 2020. The Internal Audit department has been mandated with the responsibility of reviewing this process to ensure seamless process flow and service delivery to the many smallholder farmers we serve.
Job Descriptions:

• Represent Wanging’ombe district in Njombe  Region at all relevant Field Operations meetings, such as the weekly Field Leaders meeting, and provide field experience, feedback, support and suggestions for other districts as well as any relevant other departments
• Represent Field Operations Leadership at any relevant meetings, such as HQ Managers Meeting
• Lead Wanging’ombe district  meetings each week by supporting field staff in the meeting’s execution to team standards
• Spend 3+ days each week in the field supporting various levels of field staff execute organizational goals
• Spend energy during every field visit to follow up on cash collection procedure, and check all mistakes or fraud
• Directly manage and mentor the FMs within the district in their role, preparing them for potential promotion through skill development
• Prepare bi-annual performance reviews for direct reports, and support the execution of performance reviews for all levels of the field staff in the district, in addition to regular feedback and performance tracking
• Act as a quality control to ensure that Field Training Team and district training teams continue to deliver the highest quality agriculture training to our farmers, in line with the latest research and agronomical advice.
• Support the Field Training Team or other departments with feedback and ideas for improvement in order to continuously develop and improve our any field-facing trainings in their content, or execution, whether they be for staff or farmers
• Ensure all staff performance and development activities are carried out with integrity and in line with One Acre Fund policy and values within Njombe  Region
• Show a commitment to treating staff fairly at all times in line with One Acre Fund policies through building a productive, professional, and pleasant working culture in Njombe Region for all field staff so they can achieve the maximum potential and meet organizational goals
• Execute key repayment, agricultural and expansion strategies in  wanging’ombe district after providing input to Field Leadership on strategy creation/design in order to hit team and organization-level targets
• Hold self and district team accountable for setting and achieving clear numerically focused goals and targets
• Commit to uphold the One Acre Fund Customer Protection principles in executing all field strategy for all members of the field team in in  your district
• Analyze KPIs and any KPI analysis provided on a daily basis in order to have full picture of strengths as well as areas for growth, and implement successful strategies in order to bring continuous improvement
• Support FMs in accurate data collection through daily and weekly KPI submissions to Field HQ
• Support fully any and all product innovations and program innovations to successfully design and implement field based trials in your district through working collaboratively in order to serve our farmers best
• Support the successful execution of Core Field Operations activities, which include: REPAYMENT, INPUT DELIVERY, FARMER REFUNDS, CONTRACTS, etc. through overseeing implementation of strategies in order to hit team and organization-level targets, such as 100% repayment, 80% client retention, and 95% planting string and scoop adherence.
• Collaborate with members from Government Relations, Human Resources, and Audit in any team or farmer-related issues to bring about quick resolution
• Execute staff performance management and HR policies for the field staff at wanging’ombe district, running any staffing changes or disciplinary actions to both HR and the Field Operations Department Lead. All hires, fires, and promotions must be confirmed by two levels before executed
• Drive the importance of impact to all levels of the field team, and positively motivate them about the work they provide
• Prepare weekly reports to be submitted to the Field Field Director and Senior Field director, to provide up-to-date information about the performance, successes, and issues faced by the district OR support your SFD with the most updated information who will prepare this report
• Be available to execute or fill any new roles and responsibilities at the discretion of your reporting manager.

Feedback and Manager Support:  The holder of the post will be supported directly by Field Leaders of your district, as well as the Field Operations Department Lead.  The role holder will receive 6 month career performance to update on performance, and to provide constructive feedback and career development guidance.  The post holder will be able to partake in all suitable management training offered by One Acre Fund where reasonably possible.
This position serves farmers by: playing a key role in the management of a Pod-level field team to execute key strategies related to agricultural training, repayment collection, customer service support, and continual staff training and growth in order to ensure all registered clients in the district have the best client experience possible, and are supported through their opportunity to improve their lives through quality agricultural inputs & impactful products.
Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication in Swahili
• Proven Ability of field-based competency
• Demonstration of commitment to exhibiting One Acre Fund values
• Data interpretation of pod level related to performance management and an understanding of numbers and mathematics
• Ability to execute tasks on time and work plan with direct reports
• Demonstrated ability to work through a team to drive results against organizational goals
• Bachelor Degree from a recognized institution

Attached Files

• JD-Assistant-Field-Director.docx.pdf Download

Mobile Repair Technician

Job Description

REPORTS TO: Manager
DUTY STATION: Dar Es Salaam
Role Purpose statement: A smart, conscientious and hardworking individual. Always paying specific attention to detail, and having an approachable, cheerful and friendly attitude.
Qualifications:
At least Certificate in either Information Communication technology or any computer related field.
Able to learn and work with computer and new technology.
Experience with electronic repair will be a bonus.
Good Communication Skills.
Smart presentable appearance.
Remuneration Benefits:
Net Salary per month – TZS 300,000
Breakfast & Lunch
Contract Period:
1-year Renewable contract after completion of 3 months training.
To apply please visit   https://careers.fastlinksafaris.com/index
Closing Date:
Not later than 27th July 2018.
For any inquiries please contact 0623987618

PS Tanzania – Business Operations Project Specialist

Job Description

The Business Operations department is responsible for all key client data management and works closely with our core operations on a daily basis to make our farmer-facing teams as effective as possible. The Business Operations Project Specialist will lead the day-to-day running of the Business Operations team, driving the team to increase efficiencies and capabilities within the team. The Business Operations Project Specialist will have an important role in developing team members’ skills during a period when the core business processes in One Acre Fund Tanzania are changing radically.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Operations

• Oversee major processes and ensure accurate and timely execution of critical team tasks, together with the Business Operations Lead and Client Data Managers:
  • Contract data entry and quality control
  • Distribution schedule data entry and quality control
  • Repayment and revenue data entry and quality control
  • Client blacklisting and repayment rollovers
  • Cross-departmental trackers such as Contracts & Distribution
  • Customer engagement
• Take an active role in proactively calendaring and communicating key activities for the Business Operations team, in liaison with the Systems team and Business Operations Lead
• Develop a keen understanding of One Acre Fund’s overall operations and how Business Operations’ activities can be executed and planned strategically, effectively, and efficiently

Liaise with Other Departments

• Meet regularly with Field Operations, Audit & HR leadership to maintain a relationship of ongoing feedback, service, and communication
• Feed into departmental budgeting and related communications with the Finance team

Process Streaming and Improvements

• Working with the district teams to improve the processes for receipt entry and recording revenue
• Improve communications between the district teams and Field operations
• Build standardized training processes and raise capacity across the team on processes such as Input Distribution, Customer Engagement and Client Enrollment

Strategic Projects

• Implement an effective tracking system for key performance indicators for the organization and the Business Operations department
• Other important systems projects, as required

Career Growth and Development

One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager and a global support team will commit significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions.
Candidate is expected to grow into a Regional Systems lead to oversee Business Operation, Logistics and Procurement in our largest region of operations, should they perform well in this position.

Qualifications

We are seeking exceptional professionals with a strong background in finance and operations or a related field, and a demonstrated long-term passion for sustainable agricultural development in sub-Saharan Africa. We are looking for extraordinary candidates that are proactive; please only apply if you fit these criteria:
Required:

• Demonstrated computer skills in email, internet usage, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access
• Strong understanding of data analytics processes, e.g. data cleaning, data quality checking, reconciliation, etc.
• Proactive problem solver
• Extremely organized individual, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once with liaison across multiple departments
• Integrity and a positive attitude
• Demonstrates high quality work with a strong attention to detail
• A willingness to commit to living in Iringa for at least two years
• Language: Fluent in English and Swahili.
• Passionate about serving smallholder farmers

Desired:

• Relevant work experiences. Examples include: demanding professional work experience in business, bank or NGO, or a successful entrepreneurial experience.
• Undergraduate degree in economics, business, finance, accounting or other relevant fields from a recognized University (please include grades and test scores on your resume).
• Leadership experience at work, or outside of work. Experience managing other people.
• Proven ability to set and meet targets on the job

If you have these skills and experiences in these areas, please highlight them on your cover letter and resume.

Preferred Start Date

ASAP

Compensation

We offer a modest starting salary that affords a high quality of life in our areas of operation. This is a career-track role with performance-based raises and the ability to expand responsibilities over time.
Note: We are not able to sponsor a visa for this position

Assistant Field Director AT One Acre

Job Description

One Acre Fund supplies smallholder farmers with the financing and training they need to grow their way out of hunger and poverty. Instead of giving handouts, we invest in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We supply a complete service bundle of seeds and fertilizer, financing, training, and market facilitation—and we deliver these services within walking distance of the 400,000 rural farmers we serve.
One Acre Fund is growing very first with key processes have been put in place to serve over 1,000,000+ smallholder farmers in 2020. The Internal Audit department has been mandated with the responsibility of reviewing this process to ensure seamless process flow and service delivery to the many smallholder farmers we serve.
Job Descriptions:

• Represent Wanging’ombe district in Njombe  Region at all relevant Field Operations meetings, such as the weekly Field Leaders meeting, and provide field experience, feedback, support and suggestions for other districts as well as any relevant other departments
• Represent Field Operations Leadership at any relevant meetings, such as HQ Managers Meeting
• Lead Wanging’ombe district  meetings each week by supporting field staff in the meeting’s execution to team standards
• Spend 3+ days each week in the field supporting various levels of field staff execute organizational goals
• Spend energy during every field visit to follow up on cash collection procedure, and check all mistakes or fraud
• Directly manage and mentor the FMs within the district in their role, preparing them for potential promotion through skill development
• Prepare bi-annual performance reviews for direct reports, and support the execution of performance reviews for all levels of the field staff in the district, in addition to regular feedback and performance tracking
• Act as a quality control to ensure that Field Training Team and district training teams continue to deliver the highest quality agriculture training to our farmers, in line with the latest research and agronomical advice.
• Support the Field Training Team or other departments with feedback and ideas for improvement in order to continuously develop and improve our any field-facing trainings in their content, or execution, whether they be for staff or farmers
• Ensure all staff performance and development activities are carried out with integrity and in line with One Acre Fund policy and values within Njombe  Region
• Show a commitment to treating staff fairly at all times in line with One Acre Fund policies through building a productive, professional, and pleasant working culture in Njombe Region for all field staff so they can achieve the maximum potential and meet organizational goals
• Execute key repayment, agricultural and expansion strategies in  wanging’ombe district after providing input to Field Leadership on strategy creation/design in order to hit team and organization-level targets
• Hold self and district team accountable for setting and achieving clear numerically focused goals and targets
• Commit to uphold the One Acre Fund Customer Protection principles in executing all field strategy for all members of the field team in in  your district
• Analyze KPIs and any KPI analysis provided on a daily basis in order to have full picture of strengths as well as areas for growth, and implement successful strategies in order to bring continuous improvement
• Support FMs in accurate data collection through daily and weekly KPI submissions to Field HQ
• Support fully any and all product innovations and program innovations to successfully design and implement field based trials in your district through working collaboratively in order to serve our farmers best
• Support the successful execution of Core Field Operations activities, which include: REPAYMENT, INPUT DELIVERY, FARMER REFUNDS, CONTRACTS, etc. through overseeing implementation of strategies in order to hit team and organization-level targets, such as 100% repayment, 80% client retention, and 95% planting string and scoop adherence.
• Collaborate with members from Government Relations, Human Resources, and Audit in any team or farmer-related issues to bring about quick resolution
• Execute staff performance management and HR policies for the field staff at wanging’ombe district, running any staffing changes or disciplinary actions to both HR and the Field Operations Department Lead. All hires, fires, and promotions must be confirmed by two levels before executed
• Drive the importance of impact to all levels of the field team, and positively motivate them about the work they provide
• Prepare weekly reports to be submitted to the Field Field Director and Senior Field director, to provide up-to-date information about the performance, successes, and issues faced by the district OR support your SFD with the most updated information who will prepare this report
• Be available to execute or fill any new roles and responsibilities at the discretion of your reporting manager.

Feedback and Manager Support:  The holder of the post will be supported directly by Field Leaders of your district, as well as the Field Operations Department Lead.  The role holder will receive 6 month career performance to update on performance, and to provide constructive feedback and career development guidance.  The post holder will be able to partake in all suitable management training offered by One Acre Fund where reasonably possible.
This position serves farmers by: playing a key role in the management of a Pod-level field team to execute key strategies related to agricultural training, repayment collection, customer service support, and continual staff training and growth in order to ensure all registered clients in the district have the best client experience possible, and are supported through their opportunity to improve their lives through quality agricultural inputs & impactful products.
Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication in Swahili
• Proven Ability of field-based competency
• Demonstration of commitment to exhibiting One Acre Fund values
• Data interpretation of pod level related to performance management and an understanding of numbers and mathematics
• Ability to execute tasks on time and work plan with direct reports
• Demonstrated ability to work through a team to drive results against organizational goals
• Bachelor Degree from a recognized institution

Attached Files

• JD-Assistant-Field-Director.docx.pdf Download