BACKGROUND:
The Sugar Industry is one of the largest agro-based
industries in Tanzania. The Industry provides substantial direct and
indirect employment in the form of people engaged in growing sugarcane,
sugar manufacturing and in the provision of inputs, services,
agro-service agencies, transport and social services. Sugarcane from
which sugar is manufactured is a major cash crop and sugar is a
strategic commodity for domestic and industrial uses and in the
development of Tanzania.
Desirously of developing the Sugar
Industry and ensure its growth and sustainability, Key Stakeholders of
Sugar Industry, established the SIDTF for funding Sugar Industry
Research and Training activities, through contributions from sugar
manufactured, as determined by the Trust Fund. The SIDTF is managed by
the Board of Trustees representing the Government (Ministry of
Agriculture and the Sugar Board of Tanzania), Tanzania Sugar Producers
Association (TSPA) and Cane Growers AMCOS.
Position: Retainer Accounting Firm/Certified Public Accountant Services
SIDTF
is looking for the services of an Accounting firm or an individual
Certified Public Accountant to provide Accounting services on a retainer
basis.
Responsibilities:
The Accounting
firm/individual Certified Public Accountant shall perform professional
level accounting duties involving preparing, maintaining, analysing,
verifying, reconciling financial transactions, preparing financial
statements, records, and reports. The Accounting Firm/Certified Public
Accountant shall guide Accounting personnel of SIDTF and ensure that
financial statements are prepared in compliance with applicable
accounting standards and statutory requirements.
Qualification and Experience:
- For
Accounting Firm: Authorised Professional Accounting Firm with more than
three years’ experience in Accounting and Finance undertakings.
- For Individual Accountant: A Holder of CPA with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting and finance. Compensations:
- Retainer
Fee: Retainer fee for provision of accounting services is negotiable.
An indication of remuneration expectations should be included in the
application.
POSITION: LEGAL OFFICER
SIDTF
is looking for a dynamic and competent individual with knowledge,
experience and ability to apply legal expertise to analyzing diverse
range of legal issues and challenges and develop innovative and creative
solutions. The Legal officer will report to the Fund Secretary who is
the operational incharge of the day-to-day operations of the Fund.
DUTY STATION: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare Board of Trustees meetings.
- Record and circulate minutes of the meetings of the Board of Trustees.
- Provide
guidance on legal governance issues or matters that may arise for
SIDTF’s compliance with the relevant laws and best practice.
- Review
and propose amendments to Legal documents, Standard Operating
Procedures and Manuals used in SIDTF’s operations for compliance with
legislations and best practices.
- Prepare Court documents or and represent the SIDTF in Courts of Law should the need arise.
- Keep
management appraised of new legislation and regulations regarding
SIDTF’s operations as well as ensuring compliance with the Laws.
- Promptly
advise management on the decisions taken by the Board and particularly
those requiring management action and coordinate management’s time
submission of reports for consideration.
- Drafting legal documents and other legal correspondences.
- Reviewing internal documents and policies to ensure they are drafted in accordance with applicable legislation.
- Perform all other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Law from accredited University is required. Master’s degree in Corporate/ Commercial Law is an advantage.
Competences:
Strong
analytical skills and ability to carry out legal activities on a range
of issues, including those of complex nature. Proficiency in legal
writing and expression and ability to prepare legal opinions and a
variety of legal instruments and related documents. Sound judgment in
applying legal expertise to sensitive and complex legal issues would
also be essential. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to
achieve organisational goals. Must be computer literate.
Work Experience
A
minimum of three years of professional experience in law, including at
least two years of service with the legal office of a Corporate Entity,
is required.
Experience in professional legal work relating to
procedural and institutional issues within a corporate organization is
desirable.
Experience in professional legal work relating to funding of economic projects and activities is desirable.
LANGUAGES:
English and Kiswahili are the working languages of the SIDTF. For the post advertised, fluency in English, is required.
ASSESSMENT:
The
evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the
information submitted in the application. Evaluation of qualified
candidates will be followed by competency-based interview. Only
shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
REMUNERATIONS:
This
position carries attractive remuneration commensurate with experience.
An indication of expectations by the Applicant should be included in the
application.
Method of Application
Applicants are
required to submit their applications including an application letter,
copies of Certificates and Curriculum Vitae (CV) together with contact
details of three referees, to the SIDTF Fund Secretary, at the email
address below, not later than 15th June, 2021:
Fund Secretary
Sugar Industry Development Trust Fund
3rd Floor, Sukari House
Sokoine Drive/Ohio Street
Email: sidtf@cats-net.co.tz
