Sunday, March 8, 2015

Technical Operator - Moshi

By  at 9:05 PM    

ROLE PROFILEJob Title:Technical Operator 

Location:Serengeti Breweries Dar es salaam 

Reports To : Name and TitleTeam Leader/ Packaging Manager 

Is this a Line Manager Role ? Yes or NoNO 

Context/Scope:Tanzania is the Largest Country in East Africa by geography and by population ( approx 42 m people with a growth 2.8%).The largest population , however . is in Dar es Salaam, which is the commercial capital.
Serengeti Breweries’ Ltd Operates exclusively in Tanzania and is the 2 nd largest beer company with a market share of 25% it is an integrated demand/supply business with 3 operational breweries 

Purpose of Role:Responsible for running/operating the machinery as well as do regular maintenance on the machines. 

KeyAccountabilities
  • Deliver Production at rated speed
  • Capture data and maintain quality standards
  • Maintain temperature at all zones as per PU required
  • Adhere to safety and act accordingly
  • Responsible for the proper maintenance and safe operation of all machinery under his indirect control.
  • Responsible for the cleanliness of personal work are
Qualifications and Experience Required:Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical 
Experience in handling machinery

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STORE ASSISTANT- Serengeti Breweries Ltd

By  at 9:04 PM    

ROLE PROFILEJob Title:STORE ASSISTANT- Engineering Services 

Location:MOSHI 

Reports To : Name and TitleFRANK NGOWI- STORES SUPERVISOR MOSHI PLANT 

Is this a Line Manager Role ? Yes or NoNO 

Context/Scope:The person will be responsible for serving the engineering and utilities section at the Moshi plant catering for all engineering spares and fuel needs. 

Purpose of Role:The role is meant to cater for all needs of the utilities/engineering services at the Moshi plant. The person is expected to work hand in hand with the engineers and technicians on site to ensure all their fuel and tools needs are fulfilled and report the same to the Stores Supervisor on site. 

KeyAccountabilities
  • To receive and issue engineering spares, equipments received at the plant
  • To check materials being received against documentation to ensure items and report any variances
  • To ensure proper materials storage and handling
  • To receive and issue furnance oil and diesel to the Engineering Department at the plant as requested.
  • To ensure stock levels for the fuels (HFO and diesel as well as lubricants) is well maintained at the plant
  • To conduct periodic stock takes as required for all the engineering spares and fuels at the plant.
Qualifications and Experience Required:Must be a holder of a FTC (Full Technician Certificate) Certificate from a recognised technical college with sound experience of at least one year. Graduate from near by Moshi VETA College would be mostly preferred

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Legal Counsel - International Finance Corporation

By  at 8:58 PM    


The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, promotes sustainable private sector development in developing countries. The Legal Department of IFC (CLED), under the Vice President and General Counsel, is responsible for providing legal and policy advice to the IFC Board, its Management and client departments on operational, advisory and corporate matters. Specifically, CLED supports client departments in (i) the delivery of IFC’s annual program of financing private sector projects in emerging markets; (ii) project portfolio management (including jeopardy projects and projects in litigation); (iii) the delivery and design of structured finance products, sub-national lending, equity and quasi-equity transactions; (iv) advising on corporate policy and operational matters; and (v) knowledge management and training. To support IFC’s growing activities, CLED is recruiting a qualified Legal Counsel, to be based in Washington, DC.
Duties and Accountabilities:
• Providing advice and support to investment clients with a focus in the areas of debt restructurings and workouts, bankruptcy and insolvency, litigation, and project and corporate finance generally;

• Assuming primary lawyer responsibility for new and portfolio projects, with an emphasis in investments that are in jeopardy;

• Advising business colleagues on the selection of outside counsel, managing outside counsel and legal cost as appropriate;

• Obtaining and expanding knowledge, experience and best practices arising from doing business in the areas mentioned above and effectively sharing this knowledge.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Qualified to practice law in one or more jurisdictions;

• At least 5 years (8-10 years or more preferred) practicing law in debt restructurings, workouts, bankruptcy and insolvency, preferably in developing countries and/or cross border transactions with a well-recognized law firm and/or an international financial institution or bilateral development institution, with demonstrated work experience in Latin America and the Caribbean;

• Ability to handle independently complex corporate and commercial transactions (including in particular secured lending, corporate and project finance, debt restructurings, and equity investments/divestments);

• Willingness to assume multiple roles and tasks to meet changing business needs with an ability to foresee, troubleshoot and effectively resolve conflicting issues and challenges;

• Ability to assess risk in a practical and responsible manner and make fair, well-reasoned, independent and transparent decisions;

• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to deal with sensitivity in a multicultural environment and to build effective working relations with clients and colleagues across the Corporation;

• Excellent communication skills in English; native Spanish speakers preferred;

• Ability to work in a fast-pace environment with quick turnaround expectations;

• Willingness to travel;

• Professional integrity and sound judgment in handling confidential information.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Only online applications will be accepted.
For Corporate Information and to apply to the position, please visit www.ifc.org/careers, vacancy number 150316. Deadline is March 19, 2015. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

World Vision Tanzania Jobs

By  at 8:56 PM    

World Vision Tanzania is a Christian relief, development and advocacy nongovernmental organisation (NGO) which started in 1981 as part of World Vision International Kenya.
Operating in 62 Area Development Programmes and with 27 grants and 53 private non-sponsorship projects, the office impacts the lives of more than 3.3 million Tanzanians, including 1.2 million children.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Monday, March 2, 2015

Secretary to the Resident Representative

By  at 7:56 PM    

  • Position title: Secretary to the Resident Representative
  • Grade: GS6
  • Position N°: NA
  • Reference: ADB/15/022
  • Publication date: 27/02/2015
  • Closing date: 16/03/2015

Objectives

The African Development Bank Field Office in Mozambique (MZFO) has been established to strengthen the dialogue between the Bank and the Government, development partners, the private sector, and the civil society, in the design of the Bank’s development policy and programs, as well as on implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the poverty reduction strategy. MZFO also seeks to assist the operational functions of the Bank Group in launching and following up projects and programs in Mozambique with a view to enhancing portfolio quality, ownership, participatory approach, and regional integration. The African Development Bank invites applications from qualified candidates to fill in the vacant position of Secretary to the Resident Representative, Mozambique Field Office. This is a local position based in Maputo, Mozambique and does not attract international terms and conditions.
ONLY APPLICANTS WHO ALREADY HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIVE AND WORK IN MOZAMBIQUE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. AfDB WILL NOT SUPPORT APPLICATIONS FOR WORK PERMITS AND RELOCATION.

Duties and responsibilities

 Under the general supervision of the Resident Representative, the Secretary will be responsible for:
  • Time management and scheduling on behalf of the Resident Representative to include effective prioritization and resolving related conflicts and competing demands;
  • Management of Resident Representative’s calendar and scheduling of meetings;
  • Administering Staff meetings, taking minutes of the proceedings and ensuring follow-up on agreed actions;
  • Independently respond to diverse inquiries and make decisions when multiple courses of action are possible;
  • Coordinating and monitoring multiple and diverse work processes and activities to ensure that management decisions are properly carried out and products are delivered in a timely manner;
  • Ensuring quality of documents requiring the Resident Representative’s approval and/or signature;
  • Keeping others informed by providing relevant information, reports or status updates;
  • Drafting/finalizing correspondence on a range of topics on behalf of the Resident Representative;
  • Providing general secretarial assistance to staff and visiting Bank missions.
  • Being accountable for the smooth operation of  office work, support services and related systems within the Country Office by organizing and coordinating workflow;  and
  • Perform any other assignments as requested by the Resident Representative and the Bank’s management.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
  • At least a Bachelor’s degree or its university equivalent in Business Administration or other related field; or Matric Certificate or Advanced Level Certificate plus four (4) years of further study in professional secretarial and/or office management qualifications.
  • A minimum of four (4) years’ relevant experience in secretarial/office administrative work.
  • A good track record in secretarial and office management.
  • Ability to organize data and information retrieval systems.
  • Good filling and organizational skills, with good interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to communicate and write effectively in English and Portuguese, with a good knowledge of French.
  • Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint). Knowledge of SAP is desirable.
This is a local position, and does not attract international terms and conditions.

Apply online

Apply for this position
To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.
Only applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online application, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). The AfDB President reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply: www.afdb.org/jobs

Secretary/Receptionist

By  at 7:46 PM    

  • Position title: Secretary/Receptionist
  • Grade: GS5
  • Position N°: NA
  • Reference: ADB/15/024
  • Publication date: 02/03/2015
  • Closing date: 18/03/2015

Objectives

The African Development Bank Field Office in Mozambique (MZFO) has been established to strengthen the dialogue between the Bank and the Government, development partners, the private sector, and the civil society, in the design of the Bank’s development policy and programs, as well as on implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the poverty reduction strategy. MZFO also seeks to assist the operational functions of the Bank Group in launching and following up projects and programs in Mozambique with a view to enhancing portfolio quality, ownership, participatory approach, and regional integration. The African Development Bank invites applications from qualified candidates to fill in the vacant position of Secretary /Receptionist, Mozambique Field Office. This is a local position based in Maputo, Mozambique and does not attract international terms and conditions.
ONLY APPLICANTS WHO ALREADY HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIVE AND WORK IN MOZAMBIQUE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. AfDB WILL NOT SUPPORT APPLICATIONS FOR WORK PERMITS AND RELOCATION.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the overall administrative authority of the Resident Representative, MZFO and the day to day direct supervision of the Finance and Administration Officer, the main responsibilities of the Secretary/Receptionist will be the following:
  • Providing general secretarial assistance to the Office, Field Staff and visiting Missions as well as providing back up to Secretary to the Resident Representative.
  • Receiving visitors, responding to routine requests for information, receiving and screening all correspondences and distributing them to various offices.
  •  Coordinating and monitoring multiple and diverse work processes and activities to ensure that management decisions are properly carried out and products are delivered in a timely manner;
  • Being accountable for the smooth operation of the office work, support work and related systems within the Office by organizing and coordinating workflow.
  • Contributing to the organization of MZFO events and ceremonies;
  • Supporting office administration activities including management of stationery and consumables stores, processing of missions in the system and travel booking.
  • Ensuring quality of documents requiring the Resident Representative and other Staff’s approval and/or signature;
  • Performing any other duties reasonably requested by the Resident Representative and other Staff in the Field Office.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
  • At least a Bachelor’s degree or its university equivalent in Business Administration or other related field; or Matric Certificate or Advanced Level Certificate plus four(4) years further study in professional secretarial and office management or public relations qualifications.
  • A minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience and holding a similar position in an international Organisation.
  • Thorough knowledge and use of all relevant computer software and the ability to help organize data and information retrieval systems; Knowledge of SAP is desirable.
  • Good filling and organizational skills;
  • Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills;
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, multi-cultural environment and to function effectively as a member of various groups;
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Portuguese with a good knowledge of the French language.

Apply online

Apply for this position
To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.
Only applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online application, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). The AfDB President reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply: www.afdb.org/jobs

Tours and Visits Specialist

By  at 7:44 PM    

Background
Compassion International Tanzania is an Evangelical Christian holistic child development ministry dedicated to the needy children of Tanzania. Compassion's sponsorship programs help to release children from spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty, with a view of enabling them to become responsible and fulfilled Christian adults. Compassion International Tanzania is seeking to recruit and hire the Tanzanian qualified professionals to fill the following position:-

Tours and Visits Specialist (Based in Arusha)

Job Summary
The Tours & Visits Specialist creates a rich visit experience in the country for key ministry partners (donors, speakers, artists, advocates, sponsors, etc.) with the goal of building sponsor/donor understanding and commitment to Compassion's work. Responsible for coordination with Partner Countries (PACo) trip leader and Program teams to ensure each trip meets intended goal(s).

Reporting Relationships
The Tours & Visits Specialist reports to the Tours & Visits' Supervisor, if applicable. If none, reports to the Program
Communications Manager.

Core Duties and Responsibilities
Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains {courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion and faithfully upholds Compassion's ministry in prayer.
Working within one's influence, serves as an advocate for children around the world who live in poverty and are not able to speak up for themselves. This includes being informed about the issues of children and influencing others to care about children in need. .
Implements Tours & Visits strategy with the Tours and Visits Supervisor and/or the Program Communications Manager.
Coordinates visits and group trip processes and ensures a tailored experience for PaCo visitors. Implements logistics and trip planning and ensures overall alignment between cost and budget. Troubleshoots vendor/supplier relationships as needed.
Delivers a rich Compassion experience by understanding the target audience and their needs. Serves as key liaison with PaCo trip representative. Communicates with excellence about Compassion's program and about important cultural and country-specific information. Ensures experiential learning for visitors.
Responds, and trains outside consultants as needed to respond, appropriately to different types of audiences and group types (major donor, artist/speaker, etc.); trip types (sponsor tour, STMT, etc.) and different cultures.
Oversees development of visitor-oriented content through strong understandinq of Compassion global corporate knowledge. Effectively communicates about poverty, Compassion's ministry model, ministry, partnerships, funding opportunities and cultural nuances.
Monitors and responds to security alerts that affect incoming visits.
Collaborates with office staff on finance, program and communications related activities.
Maintains knowledge of government policies regarding entry and visas of foreigners.
Cross-trains each Program Communications team member and/or contractors as a generalist who can respond to many types of audiences, groups and visit types.
Shares Program Communications team responsibilities as needed to balance coverage during peak-demand intervals
May include communications coverage or content transmission.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
, Mature Christian person, based on evangelical Christian values; has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and is above reproach in integrity and honesty,
Fluent in both written and spoken English, with excellent communications and interpersonal skills, especially across cultures,
Comfortable communicating in English in front of large groups,
Bachelor Degree in hotel management/hospitality industry, marketing, public relations, mass communications or other communications field.
Strong customer service mindset and understanding of the sponsor/donor communications needs-what moves them to deeper understanding of poverty and deeper commitment to advocacy and action on behalf of poor children.
Public relations experience or demonstrated aptitude for being Compassion's front-line ambassador in the field. Demonstrates hospitality and care for others.
Solid understanding of and sensitivity toward poverty, the child and the significance of the sponsor-child relationship.
Excellent organizational and. project management skills, with ability to be flexible and respond to changing variables (weather, road conditions, visitor illness, etc), including high-stress situations.
Ability to make sound judgment with little supervision. Proven skills in negotiation.
Ability to travel on a regular basis (40-50%).
 
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested and suitably qualified Tanzanians should forward their applications on or before 16th March 2015, including application letter, a referral letter from his/her pastor, referral letter of good conduct from his/her ward/village executive leader with full contact details and seal, a detailed up to date CV and 2 current passport size photographs, and copies of all academic and professional credentials to:
Country Director,
Compassion International Tanzania (CIT),
P. O. Box 3064, Arusha -Tanzania.

Note: Only short- listed candidates will be contacted