4 Job Opportunities at CVPeople Tanzania, Drivers

 

DRIVERS – 4 vacancies

CVPeople Tanzania | Full time

Mara, Simiyu,Arusha,Kilimanjaro,Manyara,Dodoma,Singida,Kagera, Mwanza, Geita,KigoTanga,Pwani,Dar es salaam,Ruvuma,Mtwara, Tanzania | Posted on 04/29/2022

Job Description

Pathfinder Overview

Pathfinder International is a global leader in sexual and reproductive health. We place reproductive health care at the center of all that we do believing that it is not only a fundamental human right, but is critical for expanding life opportunities for women, families, communities, and nations, and paving the way for transformations in environmental stewardship, decreases in population pressures, and innovations in poverty reduction. Pathfinder provides women, men, and adolescents with a range of quality health services—from contraception and maternal care to HIV prevention and AIDS care and treatment. Pathfinder strives to strengthen access to family planning, advocate for sound reproductive health policies, and, through all our work, improve the rights and lives of the people we serve.

Summary:

The M- mama program has been designed to contribute to the reduction of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality through health system improvement and innovative emergency transportation system (EmTS) to strengthen referrals and linkages to services. Pathfinder International Tanzania and Touch foundation with support from Vodafone foundation will implement the program in collaboration with the Government. The Government of Tanzania has approved the expansion of the program nationwide. The positions will be stationed in the following regions of Tanzania: Shinyanga, Morogoro, Lindi, Mara, Simiyu, Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Manyara, Dodoma, Singida, Tanga, Pwani, Dar es salaam, Ruvuma, Mtwara, Zanzibar, Kagera, Mwanza,Geita,Kigoma,Tabora,Katavi,Rukwa,Mbeya,Songwe,Iringa and Njombe.

Reports to: Human Resources and Administration Manager

Classification: Regular Full-time

Grade Level: TZ-03

Directs: None

Summary:

Ensures that assigned vehicles are properly driven and maintained to effectively support implementation of program activities at the local level. Provides

Key Job Outcomes:

1. Vehicle Operations:

Drives assigned Pathfinder vehicles to authorized areas while adhering to Pathfinder and local regulations.

2. Vehicle Safety and Security:

Ensures that designated vehicles are fully operational, licensed and insured as required by law.Ensures that designated vehicles are well maintained and are serviced appropriately. Ensures that all passengers are securely belted up before embarking on any trip. Reports any accident or defect of the vehicle to the supervisor of record.

3. Daily Pre-Checks:

Conducts daily pre-inspection tests on the assigned vehicle,including oil level, water levels, tire pressure, brake fluid level and the like.

4. Vehicle Mileage Records:

Accurately records mileage in the log book. Submitsmonthly mileage summary to Finance.

5. Courier Services:

Delivers mail using assigned vehicle.

6. Inventory Coordination:

Loads and unloads vehicle with supplies. Sets and arranges supplies in store.

7. Project Management and Participation:

Leads, manages or participates in cross- functional project teams

Minimally Required Job-Specific Competencies:

• Motor Safety Regulations:Proven ability to drive vehicles safely and securely according to country and local specific regulations
• Vehicle Maintenance:Proven ability to check vehicles to ensure they are operational, road worthy and safe.
• Record Keeping:Advanced knowledge of completing required logs for mileage traveled in assigned vehicles.

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

• Software Applications: Foundational knowledge of Word and Outlook.
• Languages: Foundational writing and speaking skills using local language andEnglish language.
• Communication: Foundational oral and written communication skills different forms of media.
• Project Planning and Management: Foundational skills in project planning,coordination,monitoring and management.
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services, including program strategies and indicators.
• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: Commitment to family planning,reproductive health services, gender, maternal,  child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
• Influencing and Customer Service Skills: Foundational influencing and diplomacy skills. Advanced customer service skills.
• Organization, Planning and Multi-tasking: Foundational organizational and planning skills project planning and management skills. Ability to set priorities,meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment, ability to meet commitments in a timely manner,
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization

Minimally Required Education, Training and Experience:

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years’ relevant work experience
• Certificate of Good Conduct
• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
•  Prefer: Experience with NGO work

Other Information:

• Must be able to see 20/20 with corrective lenses if necessary
• Must have ability to drive the assigned vehicles
• Travel Required (at least 50% as part of the job)
• Uses cellular and desk phone; laptop or desktop computer; assigned vehicles
•  May perform other job outcomes specific to logistics or data collection (SeeLogistics job requirements)

How to apply:

Pathfinder is committed to safeguarding and protecting the people we serve as well as our staff. We have zero tolerance for any behavior that inflicts harm on children, young people, adults, as well as our staff and partners, including sexual abuse, harassment, bullying, and exploitation. Everyone we hire must abide by our safeguarding and related policies, including reporting suspected or known policy violations. By applying, you acknowledge you understand you will be subjected to a variety of vetting checks intended to verify your suitability to work with us.

Interested applicants are requested to submit their application letter and CV, including contact details for 3 references whereby one should be the human resources manager/director of past organization you worked for. The Applications should be addressed to the Director for Human Resources and Administration, Pathfinder International, PO Box 77991, Dar es Salaam or sent via e-mail to:

Tanzania-jobs@pathfinder.org stating the position being applied for in the subject line so that we do not miss your application. Electronic Applications are encouraged. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted,

The closing date to send your application is Friday 14th May at 05:00pm

 

2 Job Opportunities at CVPeople Tanzania, Cluster Technical Managers

 

Cluster Technical Managers - 2 vacancies

CVPeople Tanzania | Full time

Mara, Simiyu,Arusha,Kilimanjaro,Manyara,Dodoma,SingidaKagera, Mwanza, Geita,Kig,Tanga,Pwani,Dar es salaam,Ruvuma,Mtwara., Tanzania | Posted on 04/29/2022

Job Description

Pathfinder Overview

Pathfinder International is a global leader in sexual and reproductive health. We place reproductive health care at the center of all that we do—believing that it is not only a fundamental human right, but is critical for expanding life opportunities for women, families, communities, and nations, and paving the way for transformations in environmental stewardship, decreases in population pressures, and innovations in poverty reduction. Pathfinder provides women, men, and adolescents with a range of quality health services—from contraception and maternal care to HIV prevention and AIDS care and treatment. Pathfinder strives to strengthen access to family planning, advocate for sound reproductive health policies, and,

through all our work, improve the rights and lives of the people we serve.

Project Summary:

The M- mama program has been designed to contribute to the reduction of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality through health system improvement and

innovative emergency transportation system (EmTS) to strengthen referrals and linkages to services. Pathfinder International Tanzania and Touch foundation with support from Vodafone foundation will implement the program in collaboration with the Government. The Government of Tanzania has approved the expansion of the program nationwide. The positions will be stationed in the following regions of Tanzania: Shinyanga,Morogoro,Lindi,Mara, Simiyu, Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Manyara, Dodoma, Singida, Tanga, Pwani, Dar es salaam, Ruvuma, Mtwara, Zanzibar, Kagera, Mwanza,Geita,Kigoma,Tabora,Katavi,Rukwa,Mbeya,Songwe,Iringa and Njombe

Reports to: Programs and Impact

Direct Supervisor: National Project Manager

Classification:Regular Full-time

Grade Level: TZ - 09

Directs:Project Officers

Summary:

Leads and manages the project to achieve its intended impact in strengthening quality SRHR and SSCB service delivery (facility and community based) and globally increasing family planning use. Provides strategic leadership and managerial oversight of the administrative, programmatic, technical, and operational aspects of the project. Oversees the day-to-day work, including financial and budgetary oversight, timely implementation of activities, and stakeholder relationship management. Deploys staff and financial resources to achieve project targets. Positions the project as a leader in the field of SRHR and SSCB and as a successful partner in the development and cost-effective implementation of funded programs. Develops and maintains relationships with funding organizations and SRHR, SSCB programs operating globally

Key Job Outcomes:

1. Strategic Leadership:

Provides strategic direction of project activities. Develops and updates the project strategic plan to ensure alignment with programmatic directions and international priorities.

2. Project Implementation:

Ensures that project performance objectives and mandated deliverables such as technical activities, annual work plans and programmatic/financial/technical reports are carried out in a timely fashion and meet the highest quality standards.

3. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plans:

Leads and directs monitoring,evaluation and learning strategies, frameworks, plans and indicators to capture project performance and results. Leads a periodic implementation review process to monitor progress and to identify specific actions that may be needed to achieve expected results.

4. Financial and Administrative Operations:

Collaborates with project staff to establish and maintain the ongoing administrative and financial operations of project offices, and ensure compliance with Pathfinder International’s policy and contract provisions. Develops, monitors and revises budget pipeline and conducts monthly reviews to ensure accountability of all project activities as well as the accurate and timely reporting of finance deliverables. Manage funds and approve expenditures in accordance with Pathfinder International and USAID procedures, cost principles, and regulations.

5. Contracts:

Contracts with and manages local individuals/organizations for identified tasks according to regulations and procedures.Negotiate consultancy agreements and develops capacity of local partners in mandated program areas.

6. Security Standards and Guidelines:

Ensures that appropriate security standards, guidelines and procedures are established, maintained, updated regularly and adhered to by the staff in all project offices in compliance with donor rules and regulations.

7. Management and Supervision:

Recruits, hires, develops and manages staff and subcontractors.

8.Management Reports:

Develops and presents timely financial, technical, and operations reports and updates on the project progress and difficulties. Documents project achievements for communications materials such as the annual reports, brochures, and website updates.

9. Brand Ambassador:

Cultivates and strengthens positive, productive relationships with donors, regulatory agencies, partners, and governmental agencies to ensure that Pathfinder International is consistently viewed as an effective implementing partner in meeting and achieving project targets.

10. Proposals:

Provides input and support to proposal teams in planning for and developing proposal submissions for project support

Knowledge and Experience

Minimally Required Job Specific Competencies:

• Country Specific Public Health System: 

Deep knowledge of the countries’ public health systems. Deep knowledge of the political, social, economic, and cultural of working globally. Mastery of knowledge of applicable US Government regulations and administrative procedures on the country specific public health system programs and projects.

• Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights Services:

Deep knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services of programs, including program strategies and indicators, and the latest professional developments in SRHR, including special challenges and measurement issues faced in the developing world.

• Strategic Planning and Implementation:

Advanced skills strategic visioning and leadership in institutional capacity building and developing.

• Proposal Development:

Mastery of skills in proposal development from concept to full proposal, resource mobilization and budget management.

• Research Methods:

Advanced knowledge and ability to apply quantitative and qualitative research methods.

• Data Collection Methods:

Advanced knowledge in data integrity and collection methods.

• Statistical Software Applications:

Proven ability to apply statistical software applications.

• Leadership and Management:

Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop others within a matrix culture.

• Program and Project Planning and Management:

Advanced skills in designing, implementing and monitoring and evaluating development and intervention activities to fulfill performance objectives, including the timely implementation and reporting of donor-funded program activities in the health sector

• Community Relations:

Advanced skills in facilitating working relationships between partners, government officials, and communities

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

• Software Applications:

Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook

• Change Leadership:

Ability to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility in managing change across a broad group of stakeholders in an inclusive manner.

• Languages:

Proven writing and speaking skills using local languages and English language

• Communication and Influencing Skills:

Proven ability to influence others, including donor agencies and local partners, through diplomacy and proven oral and written communication skills.

• Presentation Skills: Proven ability to make presentations on results to small and large groups.
• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health:

Demonstrated commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.

•  Self-Management and Teamwork:

Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to work with people from different cultures, ability to thrive in a matrix

organization, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-pace environment.

• Matrix Management:

Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.

• Confidentiality:

Ability to maintain confidentiality in work-related matters

Required Education, Training and Experience:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in public health, social sciences, health systems, nursing administration, management, or a related advanced degree.
• 10 years of experience designing and implementing health service delivery strengthening projects, with five of these years spent managing large, complex family planning projects while living in developing countries.

Other Information:

• Travel required (at least 25%)
• Uses cellular and desk phone; laptop or desktop computer

How to apply:

Pathfinder is committed to safeguarding and protecting the people we serve as well as our staff. We have zero tolerance for any behavior that inflicts harm on children, young people, adults, as well as our staff and partners, including sexual abuse, harassment, bullying, and exploitation. Everyone we hire must abide by our safeguarding and related policies, including reporting suspected or known policy violations. By applying, you acknowledge you understand you will be subjected to a variety of vetting checks intended to verify your suitability to work with us.

Interested applicants are requested to submit their application letter and CV, including contact details for 3 references whereby one should be the human resources manager/director of past organization you worked for. 

The Applications should be addressed to the Director for Human Resources and Administration, Pathfinder International, PO Box 77991, Dar es Salaam or sent via e-mail to: 

Tanzania-jobs@pathfinder.org stating the position being applied for in the subject line so that we do not miss your application. Electronic Applications are encouraged. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted,

The closing date to send your application is Friday 14th May at 05:00pm

 

Job Opportunity at CVPeople Tanzania, Finance Manager

 

Finance Manager

CVPeople Tanzania | Full time

Dar es salaam, Tanzania | Posted on 04/29/2022

Job Description

Pathfinder Overview

Pathfinder International is a global leader in sexual and reproductive health. We place reproductive health care at the center of all that we do—believing that it is not only a fundamental human right, but is critical for expanding life opportunities for women, families, communities, and nations, and paving the way for transformations in environmental stewardship, decreases in population pressures, and innovations in poverty reduction. Pathfinder provides women, men, and adolescents with a range of quality health services—from contraception and maternal care to HIV prevention and AIDS care and treatment. Pathfinder strives to strengthen access to family planning, advocate for sound reproductive health policies, and,through all our work, improve the rights and lives of the people we serve.

Project Summary:

The M- mama program has been designed to contribute to the reduction of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality through health system improvement and innovative emergency transportation system (EmTS) to strengthen referrals and linkages to services. Pathfinder International Tanzania and Touch foundation with support from Vodafone foundation will implement the program in collaboration with the Government. The Government of Tanzania has approved the expansion of the program nationwide. The positions will be stationed in the following regions of Tanzania

Shinyanga, Morogoro, Lindi, Mara, Simiyu, Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Manyara, Dodoma, Singida, Tanga, Pwani, Dar es salaam, Ruvuma,Mtwara, Zanzibar, Kagera, Mwanza,Geita,Kigoma,Tabora,Katavi,Rukwa,Mbeya,Songwe,Iringa and Njombe

Finance Manager – 1 vacancy

Reports to: Finance Director

Classification: Regular Full-time

Grade Level: TZ-09

Directs:None

Summary:

Manages the financial aspects of a project. Analyzes figures and implements recommendations based on these findings. Guides regional project offices and project staff regarding management of financial, budgetary, and contractual issues.

Key Job Outcomes:

1. Financial Management:

Works with teams to track financial performance against approved budgets, key performance indicators and milestones.

Reviews status of projects and budgets and prepares required reports.

2. Fund Tracking:

Tracks funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures including subcontractor costs.

3. Project Budget Advising:

Guides project managers in preparing, monitoring, and reporting expenditure projections.

4. Quarterly Review Reports:

Works with the Director of Finance and Operationsto complete the monthly and quarterly project reviews. Shares the financial results with project teams. Provides recommendations based on analytical findings.

5. Issue Escalation and Resolution:

Communicates and/or escalates issues, including budget overruns, losses, non-compliance in a timely manner to the Finance and Administration Director for resolution.

6. Project Forecast Tracking:

Maintains and updates the project forecast in Finance’s database and tracks budget versus actuals monthly and quarterly.

7. Budget Preparation for Proposals and Reports:

Develops budgets for the Finance and Administration Director for proposals and reports.

8. Management and Supervision:

Recruits, hires, develops and directs members of a small team.

9. Project Management and Participation:

Leads, manages or participates on cross-functional project teams.

Minimally Required Job-Specific Competencies:

Finance and Accounting:

Advanced knowledge of finance and accounting principles and practices for non-profit global organizations.

Budgeting:

Ability to prepare and guide others in preparing budgets for projects.

Risk Analysis and Forecasting:

Proven ability to identify areas of risk, build cost assumptions, and forecast financial performance.

Financial Reporting:

Ability to develop and deliver required financial reports.

Management and Supervision:

Proven ability to direct, develop and supervise the work of others.

Systems and Tools:

Advanced knowledge of finance and accounting platforms.

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

Software Applications:

Advanced knowledge of MS Office products, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services.

Foundational knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services of assigned project and program.

Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services:

Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.

Language:

Advanced oral and written communication skills in local language and in English.

Influencing:

Proven ability to influence others at all levels within the organization

Customer Service:

Advanced customer service skills.

Organization, Planning and Multi-tasking:

Advanced organizational and planning skills, project planning and project management skills. Proven ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision.

Self-Management and Teamwork:

Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Matrix Management:

Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.

Confidentiality:

Ability to maintain confidentiality in work related matters

Minimally Required Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5 years’ experience with developing complex budgets
• 5 years’ project control experience at a government contractor or a directly related field such as financial analysis, finance, accounting, pricing, or contracts.
• Experience assisting Project Managers or other Program Leaders
• Prefer: USAID experience
• Prefer: Setting-up experience of field offices for USAID contracts

Other Information:

• Travel required (10% or less)
• Uses cellular and desk phone; laptop or desktop compute

How to apply:

Pathfinder is committed to safeguarding and protecting the people we serve as well as our staff. We have zero tolerance for any behavior that inflicts harm on children, young people, adults, as well as our staff and partners, including sexual abuse, harassment, bullying, and exploitation. Everyone we hire must abide by our safeguarding and related policies, including reporting suspected or known policy violations. By applying, you acknowledge you understand you will be subjected to a variety of vetting checks intended to verify your suitability to work with us.

Interested applicants are requested to submit their application letter and CV, including contact details for 3 references whereby one should be the human resources manager/director of past organization you worked for. The Applications should be addressed to the Director for Human Resources and Administration, Pathfinder International, PO Box 77991, Dar es Salaam or sent via e-mail to: 

Tanzania-jobs@pathfinder.org stating the position being applied for in the subject line so that we do not miss your application.Electronic Applications are encouraged. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted,

The closing date to send your application is Friday 14th May at 05:00pm

 

48 Job Opportunities at CVPeople Tanzania, Project Officers

 

PROJECT OFFICERS – 48 vacancies

CVPeople Tanzania | Full time

Mara, Simiyu,Arusha,Kilimanjaro,Manyara,Dodoma,Singida Kagera, Mwanza, Geita,Ki,Tanga,Pwani,Dar es salaam,Ruvuma,Mtwara., Tanzania | Posted on 04/29/2022

Job Description

Pathfinder Overview

Pathfinder International is a global leader in sexual and reproductive health. We place reproductive health care at the center of all that we do—believing that it is not only a fundamental human right, but is critical for expanding life opportunities for women, families, communities, and nations, and paving the way for transformations in environmental stewardship, decreases in population pressures, and innovations in poverty reduction. Pathfinder provides women, men, and adolescents with a range of quality health services—from contraception and maternal care to HIV prevention and AIDS care and treatment. Pathfinder strives to strengthen access to family planning, advocate for sound reproductive health policies, and,through all our work, improve the rights and lives of the people we serve.

Project Summary:

The M- mama program has been designed to contribute to the reduction of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality through health system improvement and innovative emergency transportation system (EmTS) to strengthen referrals and linkages to services. Pathfinder International Tanzania and Touch foundation with support from Vodafone will implement the program in collaboration with the Government. The Government of Tanzania has approved the expansion of the program nationwide. The positions will be stationed in the following regions of Tanzania: Shinyanga, Morogoro, Lindi, Mara, Simiyu, Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Manyara, Dodoma, Singida, Tanga, Pwani, Dar es salaam, Ruvuma, Mtwara, Zanzibar, Kagera, Mwanza,Geita,Kigoma,Tabora,Katavi,Rukwa,Mbeya,Songwe,Iringa and Njombe.

Reports to: Cluster Technical Manager

Classification: Regular Fixed term

Grade Level: TZ-07

Directs: None

The program officer will be responsible for providing technical support to the Regional/Council Health Management Teams (R/CHMT) in the establishment, coordination and scaling up activities related to maternal and newborn emergency transportation system (M-Mama project) in the regions and districts. S/He will be expected to actively participate in the execution of project strategies, activities and development of tools and materials for the project. Will offer support to the regions and districts to ensure that all activities are conducted in a timely manner / as planned. S/He will be expected to represent Pathfinder/ M-mama project in partners meetings at local and regional levels, advocate for co-funding and eventual

total ownership of the EmTS by GoT through councils’ own funds, leading to sustainability of interventions.

Summary of the job:

Coordinates the assigned program or project. Assists in implementing SRHR strategies and assists in the development of tools and materials for the program or project. Provides technical support to the regional offices and to partners. Represents the program or project in all SRHR related materials and tools development

Key Job Outcomes:

1. Strategic Plan and Budget Implementation:

Works with LGAs and health facilities to advocate for allocation of funds to support emergency transportation / emergency referral using private taxis.

2. Program Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation:

Work with Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) team to conduct research and data gathering on significant and new developments.

3. Innovation:

Identifies best practices in activities, recommends improvements for program or project performance and assists in sharing innovative methods with partners.

4. Technical Direction.

Assists in the assessment, coordination and facilitation of provision of Basic Emergency Obstetrics and Newborn Care (BEmONC), Comprehensive

Emergency Obstetrics and Newborn Care (CEmONC) and emergency transportation and referral systems in collaboration Council/Regional Health Management Teams(C/RHMTs).

5. Project and Management Reporting.

Participate in writing and Reviews of quarterly and annual project progress reports and gives constructive feedback on project and Implementation.

Assists in the development and delivery of presentations related to the project’s activities. Timely submits a completed consolidated report to MEL team.

6. Meeting and Forum Attendance.

Attends relevant meetings as well as forums to foster and enhance collaboration and sharing of new and improved approaches, methods and ideas. Uses these platforms and forums to advocate for allocation of resources to support Emergency transportation systems.

7. Publications:

Assists with coordinating publication of research findings, technical reviews and the development of manuals and guidelines for project related activities.

8. Product Development.

Develops collaborative linkages and participate in coordination of publication of concept papers and proposals related to the SRHR program.Coordinate with regions and district teams to develop field work plans to support councils on development of focused maternal health Comprehensive Councils Health Plan (CCHP) interventions and budgets

9.Project Management and Participation:

Participates in cross-functional project teams and partners act

Minimally Required Job-Specific Competencies:

• Country Specific Public Health System: Knowledge of Tanzania’s public health system and referrals and linkages systems. Knowledge of LGA budgeting process / CCHP planning process.
• Stakeholders’ engagement:
• Experience of working with Councils/Regional Health Management Teams(C/RHMTs) and engaging in LGA budgeting processes for the health secto
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services
• Foundational knowledge of Maternal and Newborn services including project strategies on emergency transportation/referrals and indicators.
• Training Design, Development and Delivery:
• Ability to plan, coordinated/supervise and deliver trainings and meetings to diverse groups.

Data Processing:

Foundational knowledge of data processing and HMIS tools.

PC Applications:

Foundational knowledge of database and internet applications.

 Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

Software Applications:

Foundational knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including MS Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Project Management Planning and Management:

Ability to plan and manage cross-functional initiatives for assigned projects.

Analysis and Sound Judgement:

Foundational analytical and trouble shooting skills. Ability to make sound judgments. Ability to improve processes, promote excellence and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.

Languages:

Proven ability to write and speak fluently using kiswahili and English languages.

Communication:

Advanced oral and written communication skills using different forms of media. Ability to translate complex concepts to individuals at all levels. Ability to speak across a range of technical issues with in individual’s area of expertise and service skills.

Organization, Planning and Multi-tasking:

Advanced organizational and planning skills, project planning and management skills. Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines

Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services:

Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices

Influencing and Customer Service Skills:

Ability to influence using diplomacy skills with key stakeholders. Advanced customer deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision. Proven ability to coordinate activities.

Self-Management and Teamwork:

Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented and consistently accurate, ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment, and ability to quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures and adapt local practices to global standards.

Matrix Management:

Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.

Confidentiality:

Ability to maintain confidentiality on work-related issues

Pathfinder’s commitment to Child safeguarding:

Pathfinder is responsible to ensure staff, operations, and programs do no harm to children. That is,they do not expose children to the risk of harm and abuse, and that any concerns the organization has about children’s safety within the communities in which they work are reported to the

appropriate authorities. It also means deliberate steps that PI takes to prevent abuse of children in all areas of operation through implementing child safeguarding initiatives with the local communities and governments to make environments safe for children

Minimally Required Education, Training and Experience:

• Advanced Diploma or Degree or higher in related field
• 4 years related experience, including work in SRHR services.
• Experience of implementing advocacy activities at LGA and R/CHMT levels.
• Prefer: Sound Experience in working with government AND knowledge of LGA budgeting 

Other Information:

• Travel required (50% or more)

• Uses cellular and desk phone; laptop or desktop computer

How to apply:

Pathfinder is committed to safeguarding and protecting the people we serve as well as our staff. We have zero tolerance for any behavior that inflicts harm on children, young people, adults, as well as our staff and partners, including sexual abuse, harassment, bullying, and exploitation. Everyone we hire must abide by our safeguarding and related policies, including reporting suspected or known policy violations. By applying, you acknowledge you understand you will be subjected to a variety of vetting checks intended to verify your suitability to work with us.

Interested applicants are requested to submit their application letter and CV, including contact details for 3 references whereby one should be the human resources manager/director of past organization you worked for. The Applications should be addressed to the Director for Human Resources and Administration, Pathfinder International, PO Box 77991, Dar es Salaam or sent via e-mail to: 

Tanzania-jobs@pathfinder.org stating the position being applied for in the subject line so that we do not miss your application. Electronic Applications are encouraged. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted,

The closing date to send your application is Friday 14th May at 05:00p

 

Job Opportunity at CVPeople Tanzania, Business Development Manager

 

Business Development Manager

CVPeople Tanzania | Full time

 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | Posted on 05/02/2022

Job Description

• Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction
• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
• Arrange business meetings with prospective clients
• Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives
• Prepare Sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines
• Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc.
• Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers
• Develop entry level staff into valuable salespeople 

Requirements

• Masters in business administration, sales or relevant field
• Proven working experience as a business development manager, sales executive or a relevant role
• Experience working for FMCG companies
• Proven sales track record
• Experience in customer support is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software (e.g. Salesforce)
• Proficiency in English
• Market knowledge
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Time management and planning skills

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Job Opportunity at CVPeople Tanzania, Procurement Officer

 

Procurement Officer

CVPeople Tanzania | Full time

Dar es salaam, Tanzania | Posted on 05/02/2022

Job Description

REPORTING TO: Financial controller

PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY:

The Initial requirement is for six (6) months to manage the process of procurement and tendering processes. The successful candidate once evaluated, may be considered for continued opportunity.

OBJECTIVE:

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Officer to manage the company’s supply of products and services. Procurement Officer responsibilities include strategizing to find cost-effective deals and suppliers and managing the procurement procedures to ensure correct guidelines are followed

where applicable. The Procurement Officer ’s duty is to identify ways to reduce procurement expenses and to provide adequate resources on time to the various Departments of the Company

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Devise and use fruitful sourcing strategies in line with Company’s internal procedures
• Nurture sound professional business relationship with suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
• Prepare for approval the ordering of necessary goods and services
• Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries
• Examine and test existing contracts
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
• Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients
• Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualifications in either business, accounting,finance, procurement & Supply Chain or a related field required.
•  PSPTB Registration
•  Experience with Tanzania’s Public Procurement
• Regulatory Authority and its guidelines and practices.
• Understanding all aspects of the industry including risk management, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Understanding of accounting principles including budgeting, balance sheets, income statements, cash flow, and capital planning management
•  Demonstrated strategic leadership ability

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3 Job Opportunities at Unitrans Tanzania Limited, Motor Grader Operators

 

Motor Grader Operators 3 Positions

Company: Unitrans Tanzania Limited

Location: Tanzania

State: Morogoro Tanzania Jobs

Job type: Full-Time

Job category: Engineering Jobs in Tanzania

Job Description

Unitrans Tanzania Limited has the following exciting opportunity at Kilombero and Kilosa Districts, Morogoro Region where is subcontracted for various agricultural operations to the sugar industry.

We are currently looking for a suitably qualified, dynamic, and experienced person for the following post: 

Motor Grader Operators (3 posts)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintenance of main and feeder roads (Grading, Building & Skimming).
• Inspect the equipment for safe operation and or avoid unnecessary damage
• Immediately report to his supervisor on damage, destruction found during inspecting of machine before starting the shift
• Cleaning the equipment after operation
• Other related duties within the framework which may be assigned by the immediate manager

Requirements

• Must be / have completed secondary school education (form IV and above)
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in motor grader related operation
• Posses a valid driving license (class E, F and G)
• Average communication skills (English)
• Certificate from VETA or any other institution.
• Certificate of service from previous employees)
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Method of Application

Interested candidates may apply and send email with Subject of the position they are applying. Please attach application letter, CV, copy of valid license, and copy of certificates to: iness.nangali@unitrans.africa not later than Monday, 10th May 2021 or send through post mail

Human Resources Manager

Unitrans Tanzania Limited

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Kidatu

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3 Job Opportunities at Unitrans Tanzania Limited, Front End Loader Operators

 

Front End Loader Operators 3 Positions

Company: Unitrans Tanzania Limited

Location: Tanzania

State: Morogoro Tanzania Jobs

Job type: Full-Time

Job category: IT/Telecom Jobs in Tanzania

Job Description

Unitrans Tanzania Limited has the following exciting opportunity at Kilombero and Kilosa Districts, Morogoro Region where is subcontracted for various agricultural operations to the sugar industry.

We are currently looking for a suitably qualified, dynamic, and experienced person for the following post:

Front End Loader operators (3 posts)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Front push and pilling of bagasse for feeding the factory boilers / mills
• Loading of bagasse / firewood and murrum to dumpers.
• Cleaning the equipment after operation
• Immediately report to supervisor on damage, fault found during inspection before start of the shift.
• other related duties within the framework which may be assigned by the immediate manager

Requirements

• Must be / have completed secondary school education (form IV and above)
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in front end loader related operation
• Average communication skills
• Certificate of service from previous employees)
• Certificate from VETA or any other institution.
• Valid licence (class E, F, and G)

Method of Application

Interested candidates may apply and send email with Subject of the position they are applying. Please attach application letter, CV, copy of valid license, and copy of certificates to:  iness.nangali@unitrans.africa not later than 10th May 2021 or send through post mail:

Human Resources Manager

Unitrans Tanzania Limited

C/0 P.O.BOX 50

Kidatu

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

 

Job Opportunities at Cashewnut Board of Tanzania - Temporary Jobs

 

ABOUT US

The Cashewnut Board of Tanzania (CBT) is a corporate body established by the Act No. 18 of 2009. It is entrusted with the responsibility of regulating the development of the Cashew Industry in Tanzania in undertaking its mandated roles. The Cashewnut Board puts more emphasis in improving efficiency and effectiveness in the cashewnut sub-sector in order to meet requirements of different stakeholders thereby enabling them to contribute to the national development.

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Job Opportunity at PHSRF - Grants and Compliance Officer

 

Company: PHSRF

Location: Tanzania

State: Dar Es Salaam Jobs

Job type: Full-Time

Job category: Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Tanzania

Job Description

GRANTS AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER.

BACKGROUND

PHSRF is a non-governmental organization that was founded on demand-driven reasons for saving lives of Tanzanians. Formed out of former Angaza Zaidi program, a countrywide HIV and AIDS prevention and sensitization program under USAID that was implemented since 2001, PHSRF has accumulated over 15 years of hands-on experience in implementing HIV and AIDS prevention, sensitization and awareness raising projects across the country. PHSRF is legally registered by the United Republic of Tanzania under the Non-Governmental Organization ACT, 2002 with Registration Number ooNGO/R2/000103 Under EpiC, Partners for Health Services and Research Foundation (PHSRF) will support activities for HIV prevention, care and treatment and other related services among KVP and PP in Kinondoni district, Dar-es Salaam region of Tanzania.

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE

Provide technical support to 2nd Tier Sub award partner organizations, ensuring it comply with President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)/U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)/FHI 360 rules and policies for funding and reporting requirements from inception to contract closure in accordance with grant agreements and other appropriate protocols.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Grant Management

• Provide technical support to 2nd Tier Sub award partner organizations in the development of work-plan and budget to be followed during the award contract period.
• Review work-plans and budget from 2nd Tier Sub award partner organizations to ensure compliance with PEPFAR/USAID/FHI360, rules and regulations.
• Facilitate and process grant payment to 2nd Tier Sub award partners organization, obtain and record grant payment receipts.
• Receive and assess financial reports from 2nd Tier Sub award partner, ensuring compliance with PEPFAR/USAID/FHI360 rules and regulation.
• Upload and track processes in relation to disbursement receipts, financial reports.
• Provide guidance and facilitate partner organization capacity strengthening plans, ensuring 2nd Tier Sub award partner organizations implement programmers effectively, efficiently and sustainably.
• Prepare grant financial reports in relation to the allocated funds for 2nd Tier Sub award
• Monitor adherence and compliance to financial control systems, policies and procedures.
• Support the coordination, planning, and execution of annual audit for 2nd Tier Sub award partner organizations.
• Prepare grant financial reports in relation to the allocated fund programme.
• Monitor adherence and compliance to financial control systems, policies and procedures.

Monitoring

• Track 2nd Tier Sub award partner organization grants disbursement and expenditure and provide internal reporting schedules.
• Monitor 2nd Tier Sub award partner compliance, conducts field office site visits to ensure consistency with grant terms and conditions, timelines, budgets, and performance measures.
• Conduct financial assessment of 2nd Tier Sub award partners, identify and mitigate risks in situations where contractual obligations may not be met.
• Establish and maintain electronic and hard copy files for each grant-funded project to be used for tracking and reporting purposes.
• Ensure monitoring log for the respective 2nd Tier Sub award partner organization is updated in respect to financial information.

Financial Management

• Ensure strict adherence and compliance to financial control systems, policies and procedures for PEPFAR/USAID/FHI360 and PHSRF.
• Ensure the 2nd Tier Sub award partner organization post financial data into the ledger and maintain custody of scanned payment vouchers monthly.
• Maintain up to date assets register including undertaking annual asset inventory.
• Maintain a monitoring log in respect of financial information due from Organizations partner has enough funding at all times to implement program activities on time.
• Review and verify that partners maintain proper books of accounts, including an up-to-date register of assets as well as proper filing and archiving of financial documents
• Support the coordination, planning, and execution of annual audit of partner organizations.

Procurement and Logistics

• Review partner procurement processes and ensure that purchases comply with PEPFAR/USAID/FHI360 and PHSRF policy guidelines
• Liaise with procurement unit to provide sound advice on procurement actions
• Review partner records and archiving system to ensure compliance with PEPFAR/USAID/FHI360 and PHSRF policy guidelines.
• Perform other related duties and functions as requested.

Required Qualifications/

• Education, Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics or equivalent qualification
• Professional Training Computer training in accounting software (Quick Book) and MS Word, Excel, etc.
• Training in human resources management and development
• Certification/Licensing Fully qualified accountant from recognized accountancy body CPA is an added advantage

Job Competencies & Experience

• Competencies High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Analytical, report writing and communication skills
• Demonstrates consistency in upholding integrity, Team player ,Able to maintain confidentiality and ethics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and accounting software
• Effective communications and interpersonal skills
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive attitude;
• Remain calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure;
• Respond positively to critical feedback and differing points of views.

Relevant Experience

At least 3 years of finance and administration experience gained from a non-profit organization handling donor funds

Language Requirement Fluent in Kiswahili and English

Method of Application

The PHSRF provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals and if you are interested, you are encouraged to apply to: recruitment@phsrf.or.tz cc phsrftanzania@gmail.com

Send CV and cover latter only. The dead line is 17th May 2022

 

Job Opportunity at World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Project Executant Resilience For People and Biodiversity

 

Company: World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

Location: Tanzania

State: Dar Es Salaam Jobs

Job type: Full-Time

Job category: Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Tanzania

Job Description

POSITION: PROJECT EXECUTANT RESILIENCE FOR PEOPLE AND BIODIVERSITY

WWF is seeking to hire a Project Executant for Resilience for People and Biodiversity to be based in Dar es salaam, Tanzania

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Implements the above-named project and prepares monthly updates, quarterly and annual technical progress reports.
• Development of project annual work plan, budget, fund advance request and concept notes
• Ensure smooth cooperation with WWF Finland, other project staff and parties to accomplish project activities and goals.
• Financial responsibility may include working within available budgets, managing field budget and allowances for local communities and other project partners.
• Creation of high-quality field stories, data bases and undertakes project monitoring and evaluation in collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and the Communications Officer.
• Ensure compliance with WWF internal policies and external requirements.
• Supports proposal development for other projects within WTL
• Under minimal supervision, makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience and judgment.
• Responsible for his/her project performance management, through training and career development with the help from the WWF TCO Forest Coordinator.
• Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• Supervise and guide the field implementing partners including participating villages
• Undertakes any other assignment as assigned from time to time by the Forest Program Coordinator and WTL Lead.

Required Qualifications and skills

Bachelor degree on Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Social Sciences, Environmental Science or any other related field. A Master degree can be an added advantage. Five years relevant professional experience in natural resources management, forest landscape restoration and community-based conservation projects and experience in coordinating trainings and meetings. Strong knowledge and understanding of the Theory behind Forest Landscape Restoration, Climate Change and application of Nature-Based Solutions for impactful restoration and community benefits. Understanding of and sensitivity towards, the culture, gender, religion, race, age and livelihoods context of rural coastal communities in Tanzania. A proven ability to work effectively without direct supervision, working in a team and willing to travel regularly and to stay for periods and to travel at short notice. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and good oral and verbal communication skills in both Kiswahili and English, with an ability to develop strong relations with Government, local NGOs, CSO, private sectors and community partners. Good inter-personal and teamwork skills, networking aptitude and ability to work in multicultural environment. Very good command in English & excellent writing skills and the ability to prepare clear, concise reports.

Method of Application

Applications must include a complete Cover Letter & CV with full contact details of three referees and should be addressed to the People & Culture Manager, via email to: hresources@wwftz.org  by Tuesday 17th May 2022 at 4:30 pm. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce

Note: WWF has a principle of zero-tolerance to fraud and corruption (including kickbacks), if you encounter such incident, report by sending an email to fcci@wwftz.org

 

15 Job Opportunities at The Ministry of Health (MOH)

 

POST DETAILS

POST: AFISA USTAWI WA JAMII DARAJA LA II - 15 POST

POST CATEGORY(S) SOCIOLOGY, POLITICAL SCIENCE, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

EMPLOYER Ministry Of Health (MOH)

APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2022-05-05 2022-05-18

JOB SUMMARY NA

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Job Opportunity at Norwegian Association of Disabled - Economic Empowerment Programme Coordinator

 

Vacancy title: Economic Empowerment Programme Coordinator

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Management ]

Jobs at: Norwegian Association of Disabled

Deadline of this Job: 21 May 2022  

Duty Station:

Within Tanzania , Dar es Salaam , East Africa

Summary

Date Posted: Thursday, May 05, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Norwegian Association of Disabled jobs in Tanzania

JOB DETAILS:

The Norwegian Association of Disabled (NAD) is seeking to engage a competent and motivated Economic Empowerment Programme (EEP) Coordinator to lead the establishment of a Kijaluba iSAVE Zanzibar Project; a Savings Groups-based intervention that targets the inclusion of persons with disabilities in Zanzibar. The EEP Coordinator will also take a lead in the registration of NAD as an NGO in Zanzibar. The EEP Coordinator will liaise closely with the NAD Economic Empowerment Technical Adviser based in Kampala, Uganda, as well as the Senior Adviser responsible for the Zanzibar programme based in Oslo, Norway. The position has a 2-year initial timeframe, with a 6-month probation period, and the possibility of extension after the initial pilot phase based on performance and the funding situation of NAD.

Key duties and responsibilities of the EEP Coordinator:

• Establishing a NAD presence in Zanzibar:
• Lead the process of registering NAD as an NGO in Zanzibar, and the administrative tasks this entails
• Make practical arrangements to establish the office arrangements suitable for a one-person team
• Establish suitable contract with external accounting team to be responsible for accounting
• Economic Empowerment technical support:
• Provide technical guidance on the start-up and implementation of the Kijaluba iSAVE Zanzibar Project.
• Facilitate capacity building, learning and knowledge transfer among the key project stakeholders.
• Organize an effective monitoring and evaluation system for the project and support the stakeholder teams in implementing the system.
• Coordinate periodic participatory planning and budgeting processes.
• Manage the consolidation of the Kijaluba iSAVE Zanzibar Project reports in accordance with the established NAD results framework to ensure compliance to accuracy, high quality and timeliness.
• Coordinate project research and evaluations as required.
• Strategy formulation on project outreach mechanisms, safety of groups’ funds, financial inclusion, youth empowerment, gender equality and equity, disability retention, partnership building and project sustainability among others.
• Spearhead project advocacy strategy development through analysis of existing laws, policies, plans and interventions, developing position papers and guiding the partners on partnerships within the project context; targeting relevant practitioners, service provides, apex bodies, policy makers, CSOs and the private sector.
• Participate in project resource mobilization efforts to secure continuity.

NAD is seeking a candidate with the following qualifications:

• Higher education in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Social Work, Community Development, Social Science and Development Studies.
• A minimum of 6 years relevant experience in project design, implementation and management processes of development projects, preferably linked to Economic Empowerment
• In-depth knowledge of community-led microfinance initiatives.
• Experience in the field of disability and community development is an advantage
• A proven record of leadership and management of projects
• Other competencies NAD is seeking are:
• Ability to work independently, timely delivery on deadlines.
• Ability to motivate, build capacity of partners to deliver positive change
• Proven ability to work with vulnerable groups, especially persons with disabilities
• Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on results-based project planning and reporting.
• Ability to build teamwork, create networks and use facts-based advocacy.
• Persons with lived experience of disability are especially encouraged to apply

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Email your CV and cover letter in PDF format to nad@nhf.no . Please do not exceed 6 pages in total. Please use the subject line “NAD Economic Empowerment Programme Coordinator - Zanzibar”. The deadline for applications is 15th May 2022. Applications can be addressed to the Head of International Department. Successful applicants will be contacted.

 

Job Opportunity at EY - Manager -Transformation and Infrastructure (Tanzania)

 

About the job

Position: Manager –Transformation and Infrastructure (Tanzania)

What if we didn’t focus on who you are now, but who you could become?

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and, in the future, – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

The Exceptional EY Experience. It's Yours To Build.

The opportunity: your next adventure awaits

Being part of a dynamic, growing organization offers an exciting career path full of opportunity. EY’s Consulting Services with 18,000+ professionals globally. Our Consulting team takes a strategic approach to helping clients define, transform and sustain leading performance. Within Consulting, our Business Transformation team works with senior executives on their most pressing challenges to deliver tangible results. We are looking for accomplished, creative individuals who bring rigor, passion and practicality to our growing team across four areas of focus:

• Transformation Strategy: Helping client organizations conceive of and drive meaningful transformation across the enterprise, leading with industry expertise and the full breadth of EY capabilities
• Business Design: Evolving client engagement across all aspects of next generation marketing, sales and service
• Experience Design: Assisting our clients in reimagining, designing and deploying valuable human experiences
• Transformation Execution: Leading large, complex, programs that require specialized discipline and expertise

We are looking for Manager to join our Business Transformation Consulting – Infrastructures in our Tanzania Office.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Roles vary from engagement to engagement, but are likely to include business analysis, Solution architecture, target operating model design, vendor package selection, implementation management & project management.
• Lead and manage full lifecycle implementation projects using leading practices, methods, frameworks, standards and maturity models
• Lead large scale planning, execution and controlling activities for projects' strategic benefits and objectives, or subsections of large/complex programs
• Change management has a good understanding of project management and a proven track-record in leading large-scale change initiatives.
• Managing and leading project teams or work streams as part of larger projects,
• Being responsible for high quality delivery on a client assignment, usually as part of an on-site project team
• Demonstrating knowledge and experience in one or more market areas and technical skills
• Building long term trusted advisor relationships with our clients
• Identifying and pursuing opportunities for new business
• Aiding proposals and bid teams
• Assisting in developing EY solutions and supporting tools and methods
• Supporting EY practice and people development activities (e.g. recruitment, away days)
• Liaising with service line teams, account teams and functional specialists
• Shaping and defining large transformations programme’s
• Defining and ensuring the implementation of the Solution Architecture, ensuring all Architecture deliverables are delivered on time to a high quality
• Ensuring that all Requirement Deliverables are delivered on time to high quality
• Ensure that the Solution Architecture is proven, and all significant technical risks are mitigated
• Support and Mentoring the technical team to excel in the completion of their assigned activities and to further develop their own capabilities
• Ensuring that any 3rd parties deliver value to the programme
• Perform feasibility studies and risk adjusted transformation benefit analyses.
• Lead organizational planning, re-engineering and transformation initiatives (benefits management, program stakeholder management and program governance), including IT programs and business transformation endeavours and/or infrastructure projects.
• Perform critical analysis of large complex programs/projects including program performance measures, controls and analytics-based analysis.
• Develop program recovery plans and remediation options (benefit analysis) to executive management.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk analysis including sensitivity, decision tree analysis to depict key interactions and utilizing simulation models to analyze the behavior/performance and the outcomes to project plan.
• Manage risk management initiatives including risk planning, execution and response development.

Technical Skills, Experiences, And Education

• To be successful in these roles, you will be required to demonstrate the following:
• Successful track record in Project Management, Business process re-engineering, ERP System Implementation, System selection, System Review, functional specification design, technical specification design, etc., gained through working for a Provider directly, a top tier consultancy, a specialist financial services consultancy, a top tier System Integrator or and/or an Outsource provider
• Strong understanding of one or more sectors such as Financial Services, Government and Public Sector, Mining, Retail, Oil and Gas, Health, etc.
• Good appreciation of current market trends and how these are likely to impact key industry players
• Strong understanding of the value chains of one or more of the above-named sectors (from distribution, customer management, manufacturing, reinsurance through to administration - servicing, etc.)
• Strong background in Solution architecture (Business, Functional & Technical), including development of end-to-end solution blueprints for large scale FS or GPS programmes, IT Strategy formulation, implementation, and reviews
• Track record of successful delivery on large scale technology delivery projects for Financial Services or GPS companies, including Data Migration, clean up, Process Automation, BPM and Data Digital Platforms e.g. Pega, Mobile, Portals etc.
• Communication skills: has excellent verbal communication skills and is a good listener. Has excellent writing skills and able to produce high quality reports.
• Relationship management: can establish credibility and presence with board level executives and can engage with them as a peer to debate operational and strategic issues.
• People management: understands and uses the dynamics in a group to achieve the objectives of an assignment. Is approachable to team members and provides coaching and support to address individual development needs.
• Leadership: a performance driven, entrepreneurial and ambitious person with goals to grow a portfolio, embrace quality and excel to directorship in the medium term.
• Communication skills: has excellent verbal communication skills and is a good listener. Has excellent writing skills and able to produce high quality reports.
• Consulting skills: can demonstrate the skills, experience and drive required to operate as a senior manager within a professional services firm.
• A Masters degree or higher qualification is preferable with any of CISA/ SAP/ Oracle/ CISM/ CGEIT/ ERP Certification (a must)

What We Offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of job autonomy, and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you.
• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. We recently launched our ground-breaking new fully accredited EY Tech MBA by Hult International Business School focused on technology, leadership and business skills; the entire program is delivered online, reflecting wider shift to virtual learning; and most importantly the EY Tech MBA is available to all EY people irrespective of prior qualifications or location.

If you have the drive, determination, expertise and experience in these areas, we'd like to hear from you. Please register and submit your application in our recruitment portal before 15th May 2022. Please ensure that you use Google Chrome as browser when registering for optimal Candidate experience.

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Job Opportunity at EY - Senior Manager - Strategy and Transaction Services (Tanzania)

About the job

Position: Senior Manager – Strategy and Transaction Services (Tanzania)

What if we didn’t focus on who you are now, but who you could become?

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and, in the future, – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond. The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

The opportunity: your next adventure awaits

Businesses that manage their scarce financial resources better are able to tap into emerging opportunities effectively and efficiently. At EY Strategy and Transactions Service line, we help our clients achieve their financial objectives by advising them in the following areas:

Project finance

• Business valuation, financial modelling and feasibility studies
• Restructuring
• Operational transaction services e.g. working capital management
• Transaction support e.g. financial due diligence
• Raising capital – IPO, Bond issue and private placement
• Merger, acquisition, joint venture, business set up and licensing support

As EY Strategy and transaction professional, you'll work with leading local and multinational entities, start-ups and Governments on some of the accomplishing finance and transaction support projects.

• You will support investors and Government in decision around financial turnaround, feasibility of projects, due diligence, project finance, JV, capital structure, licensing, business set up and help them close deals.
• You will lead multiple assignments in a high-pressure environment, help develop the team’s intellectual capital, spearhead marketing efforts, grow portfolio and build relationships with senior clients.

Technical Skills, Experience And Education

• Financial services expertise: Strong technical expertise and experience in financial services, with a focus on operations, technology, strategy and change.
• Consulting skills: can demonstrate the skills, experience and drive required to operate as a senior manager within a professional services firm.
• Change management has a good understanding of project management and a proven track-record in leading large-scale change initiatives.
• Market insight: aware of trends in financial services, M&A market, PPP, PFIs and able to apply this knowledge to shape the approach for individual assignments.
• Financial analysis: able to apply sound financial analysis to understand how operational issues affect the investment case for a transaction.
• Communication skills: has excellent verbal communication skills and is a good listener. Has excellent writing skills and able to produce high quality reports.
• Relationship management: can establish credibility and presence with board level executives and can engage with them as a peer to debate operational and strategic issues.
• Political savvy: able to understand and navigate senior level politics in order to ensure the successful delivery of client assignments. Displays sufficient authority and impact to maintain influencing behaviour in difficult situations.
• People management: understands and uses the dynamics in a group to achieve the objectives of an assignment. Is approachable to team members and provides coaching and support to address individual development needs.
• Leadership: a performance driven, entrepreneurial and ambitious person with goals to grow a portfolio, embrace quality and excel to directorship in the medium term.
• Extensive experience in modelling projects including data extraction, cleansing, analysis and reporting, working in either: financial services, large consultancies, global systems integrators or blue-chip companies.
• Adept at building strong working relationships with senior clients, including influence, advice and supporting key decision makers
• Strong team participation skills with an ability to integrate seamlessly within EY and within the culture of the Team

What We Offer

• We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of job autonomy, and promotions. Plus, we offer:
• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you.
• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. We recently launched our groundbreaking new fully accredited EY Tech MBA by Hult International Business School focused on technology, leadership and business skills; the entire program is delivered online, reflecting wider shift to virtual learning; and most importantly the EY Tech MBA is available to all EY people irrespective of prior qualifications or location.

If you have the drive, determination, expertise and experience in these areas, we'd like to hear from you. Please register and submit your application in our recruitment portal before 15th May 2022. Please ensure that you use Google Chrome as browser when registering for optimal Candidate experience.

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Job Opportunity at International Rescue Committee, Human Centered Design and Community Engagement Supervisor

 

About the job

Requisition ID: req27340

Job Title: Human Centered Design and Community Engagement Supervisor

Sector: Education

Employment Category: Fixed Term

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Kasulu, Tanzania

Job Description

Background/IRC Summary:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Project Background

PlayMatters (2020-2025) is an education initiative funded through a $100 million grant from the LEGO Foundation. The program reimagines childhood for 800,000+ refugee and host-community children across Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Uganda children whose education and social development has been affected by displacement and trauma. Building on children’s amazing resilience and a growing evidence base supporting Learning through Play methodologies, PlayMatters cultivates holistic learning for children ages 3-12+. PlayMatters is led by the International Rescue Committee and includes Plan International, War Child Holland, Innovations for Poverty Action, the Behavioral Insights Team in partnership with the LEGO Foundation.

Position Summary

• The IRC is seeking a Human Centered Design and Community Engagement Supervisor to join our content and piloting teams in Tanzania.
• The Human Centered Design and Community Engagement Supervisor will use design research methods to understand opportunities and test solutions for play-based learning in refugee and host community contexts in Tanzania.
• The Human Centered Design and Community Engagement Supervisor will consult with PlayMatters subject-matter experts (education, parenting, gender, wellbeing, and others) to interpret results from early intervention testing, behavioral research, and other formative research and collaboratively identify solutions.
• The Human Centered Design and Community Engagement Supervisor will collaborate with our content and pilot teams to populate the content into solutions and strategize on how the content can be delivered.
• For solutions that may need to be tested for contextualization, the Human Centered Design and Community Engagement Supervisor will work with our teams to lead the testing process, including developing testing plans (testing workplan, learning questions, interview guides, etc.) and, collaboratively with our piloting teams, testing content with users.
• The solutions developed will create and strengthen learning through play opportunities for the lives of children aged 3-12+ in the spaces in which they live and learn.

Major Responsibilities

The Human Centered Design and Community Engagement Supervisor will be an integral part of our team and will work collaboratively with PlayMatters content development, technical, and pilotingteams.

Design research and community engagement

• Workshop facilitation and design : The Human Centered Design and Community Engagement Supervisor will work closely with the PlayMatters content development and content testing teams to co-lead co-design workshops with key stakeholders (remote and/or in person). They will synthesize insights from interviews and design workshops with the team to identify actions for the next iteration of content.
• Prototype Creation: The Human Centered Design and Community Engagement Supervisor is responsible for connecting the dots between user research, evidence, and expert direction from the team, to generate testable prototypes. Examples of prototypes include low-fidelity printouts/illustrations, clickable mockups, sample messages, high fidelity mock-ups of service experience, user journeys, and illustrations to test for understanding.
• Prototype testing: The Human Centered Design and Community Engagement Supervisor will work with the team to test prototypes with key stakeholders (remote and/or in person where possible).
• Content adaptation: Human Centered Design and Community Engagement Supervisor will work with the product designers to adapt content with the team. He/she will work with content development teams to test/contextualize the community draft interventions (as needed) and identify areas for refinement in draft interventions, based on test results from small-scale piloting, prototyping, and contextual testing .
• Pilot design research: The Human Centered Design and Community Engagement Supervisor will work with the monitoring and evaluation team to draft interview questions to be answered during the piloting phase. They will work with the team to co-manage the testing process and adapt the final assets and guides after the pilots based on feedback from the research conducted by the M&E/project team.
• Community Engagement: The Human Ce ntered Design and Community Engagement Supervisor will work with caregivers, educators, community leaders, ward, and district officials both in the refugee camps and host community to promote engagement on learning through play activities to ensure sprinting and piloting activities are well caried out.Ensure that PlayMatters project Sprinting and Piloting activities contributes to and complies with best practice, including IRC’s compliance, data management and safeguarding policies.

Deliverables before testing stages (pilot, implementation study, RCT, etc):

Design of solution: The Human Centered Design and Community Engagement Supervisor will deliver the recommended design of the solution and its components, the evidence to support the recommendation, and an implementation plan to carry out the solution.

Design of assets: The Human Centered Design and Community Engagement supervisor will be responsible for the production of final assets (visuals, relevant materials) that are part of the recommended solution.

Qualifications

• Qualitative research/human-centered design research skills of 3-5 years.
• Experience with community-to program interactions, engagement, and collaboration.
• Preferred experience creating educational content, educational services, or educational programs.
• Preferred experience working with pre-literate adults, young children, refugee populations, and vulnerable populations.
• Experience leading co-design workshops (in-person or virtually) is a plus.
• Demonstrated Skills And Competencies
• Qualitative research
• Community engagement
• Collaboration
• Prototyping is a plus

Language Skills

• Swahili and local language skills relevant to the refugee context in Tanzania is a major plus.
• English (fluent)

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with content teams to refine and build out the following interventions based on the testing results that have already been obtained.
• Ability to lead and manage teams to test content to ensure content is relevant for all users in all PlayMatters contexts.
• Work with the PlayMatters graphic designer and content teams to ensure content is designed so that it is responsive to user needs.
• Experience in qualitative data collection
• Excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills as well as, an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional global team structure.

Working Environment

Mix of remote and in person work. Applicants must have a home or alternate workspace they can effectively complete their work from during regularly scheduled work hours

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

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