Project Pharmacy Manager

Responsible of all activities related to the pharmacy within the project/mission, in accordance with MSF’s rules and values, with the medical coordinator’s instructions and with the national and international legislation and regulations, he/she must:

• Ensure the quality and good organization of the medical supply processes, procedures and protocols, the proper management of medical stocks of the projects and, in collaboration with the Medical Coordinator, the proper use of medication and medical equipment.
• Support the Head of Mission and the Medical Coordinator with the representation and defense of MSF’s interests before the Ministry of Health and the local authorities, or the local suppliers, regarding questions about pharmaceutical supplies, in order to ensurethe projects’ stock supply, while respecting the national legislation and regulations as well as MSF’s protocols.
• Ensure close monitoring of national medication supply, in particular for projects where MSF works in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health.
• Support and participate in all medication and medical equipment supply processes,facilitate the appropriate stock management and the correct transport and storage proceduresin order to ensure the availability of all projects’ stock, avoiding surpluses and expirations as well as stock-outs and by ensuring the efficiency and rationalization of it all.
• Ensure the proper keeping of all medication and pharmaceutical equipment. In close collaboration with the logistics department, supervise storage conditions, classification, organization and inventory.
• Supervise the operation of all pharmacies within the project/mission, ensuring the proper implementation of MSF’s protocols, procedures and supply practices that should be respected by all staff.
• Plan and supervise, in close collaboration with the HR department,the associated processes of staffunder his/her responsibility.
• Report on the medication consumptionand medical equipment distributed according to protocols, by signaling anomalies.

Required profile:

• Pharmacist Degree or Pharmacy Management Degree
• Minimum 2 years professional experience in hospital settings
• French and/or English (bilingual and other languages are an asset)
• Personal qualities such as team spirit, cooperation, flexibility, adaptability, diplomacy and organizational skills
• Available for a mission of 6 to 12 months

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send a detailed CV and cover letter, with your availability and specifying in the subject “Projectt Pharmacy Manager" to:

recruitment@geneva.msf.org

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Field Manager Tanzania

help2kids, a young and dynamic Swiss non profit organization, is looking for a Field Manager in Tanzania to supervise our projects.

help2kids is a young, dynamic organization located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's largest city, which is situated on the Indian Ocean and in Lifuwu, a small village on Lake Malawi in Malawi. We help orphans by providing food, shelter, and lots of love at our children's home. We help the community by providing support to local primary and nursery schools.

We are running the following aid projects in Dar es Salaam (Mbezi Beach and Bunju area):

• A children home for up to 35 children,
• A primary school with up to 300 children,
• A nursery school for up to 50 children, and
• A health project serving over 500 children.

More information about us and our projects can be found here: www.help2kids.org.

You will oversee and work in collaboration with the Programme Managers (for education and health) and interns in Tanzania. In addition, you will work in a team with the Field Manager in Malawi.

What we require:

• Management skills, ability to manage various tasks at the same time, high ability to work under pressure and attention to detail. Strong work ethic.
• Accounting and budgeting skills and experience in working with Excel.
• Ability to manage and guide up to 30 employees and several international interns.
• Strong social skills and ability to work with people from all over the world. Work well with team of local staff, foreign staff and international volunteers.
• You should be able to lead people in a positive way and to create a positive and supporting athmosphere. We are looking for a "team-player", an outgoing personality with communication skills, integrity and passion for what we do.
• Flexibility, creativity and open mindness. Tanzania can be a tricky environment and to manage projects successfully it needs a lot of creativity and new ideas to get things done. You should be highly flexible to adapt quickly to new problems and challenges. With your creativity you should be a "problem-solver" and able to work in a changing environment.
• Experience with social media like Facebook and Youtube. You should enjoy being a person seen on various social media platforms. The job requires also to manage our website (such as blog), Facebook and to keep in touch with our followers by posting regularly (we have a marketing intern for these tasks but you should oversee these activities).
• Commitment for at least 1-2 years.
• Passion to work in an international environment with a lot of different cultures and to be always present for our children, employees and volunteers if needed.

We are gladly receiving applications from all over the world. We are looking for someone willing to start latest by December 1, 2015. Of course working experience in East-Africa is required and some basic knowledge of Swahili is an asset.

The salary will be determined based on the experience. However, it starts modestly and there is potential for increase depending on performance and length of stay. We also provide one roundtrip flight home per year (to Europe, for other destinations you have to pay the price difference), housing allowance, cell phone and a car. We grant five weeks of paid holidays per year.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send us your CV and cover letter to applications@help2kids.org. We will only respond to applications who we consider to invite for an interview.

Please indicate: When could you start working for us and how long would you be willing to commit?

We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Asante sana (thank you in Swahili).

Division manager - African Development Bank Group

• Position title: Division manager - CERD.1
• Grade: PL-2
• Position N°: 50065058
• Reference: ADB/15/155
• Publication date: 14/10/2015
• Closing date: 04/11/2015

Objectives

The African Development Bank Group is a multilateral development finance institution established in 1964 to fight poverty and promote sustainable economic growth and social progress in Africa. It has made some $110 billion of loans and grants, in more than 4000 different operations. In 2014, it disbursed some $7.3 billion. 

The Bank’s communications strategy for the period 2015-2020 sets out two main objectives. 

• To increase the visibility and understanding of the Bank as the African continent’s premier development finance institution. 
• To champion the cause of African development by communicating the Bank’s actions and its advocacy, and thereby to promote economic development (itself). 

The Communications and External Relations Department (CERD) is tasked with driving forward this agenda, and coordinating, equipping and empowering a network of communicators across the Bank.

The Communications and External Relations Department is split into two:

• A Communications Division (CERD.1) carrying out the team’s day-to-day work in media relations, editorial & content, multi-media, design, branding and publications.
• An External Relations Division (CERD.2) overseeing external affairs and partnerships, as
• well as coordinating the foundations of Bank communications work in Headquarters and in
• the field.  CERD.2 also has a ‘Front Office’ function in overseeing all CERD strategy and
• policy, its institutional relationships within the Bank.

Duties and responsibilities

• responsibility for the planning, management, implementation, budgeting and evaluation of all tasks within the Communications Division (CERD.1) , i.e.:
• media relations – supervising relations with media, and especially the proactive relations of working with Divisions to plan a strategic media presence, placing media stories, building media relationships
• editorial and content – following and covering the Bank’s news agenda across all platforms (web, social media) for audiences both internal and external: ongoing management of weekly news flows; planning forward coverage to focus on countries, projects, themes; writing, editing, translating and posting such stories
• multi-media work – managing the in-house audio-visual studio; supervising all Bank a/v products from films/documentaries to video clips; taking, managing and storing photographs; ensuring the good architecture and functionality of the website and other media platforms; data basing and archiving
• design – overseeing execution of graphic design for both print and electronic products, infography, etc.
• branding – safeguarding and promoting the Bank’s visual and written identity
• publications – conceiving, writing/editing and giving production support for a coherent Bank literature programme
• overseeing cooperation with the External Relations Division of CERD (CERD.2, as above: outreach/partnership, internal coordination, policy & institutional relations – there will be considerable overlap)
• undertaking other strategic, managerial and implementation activities assigned by the CERD Director

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• At least a Master’s degree in Communications sciences, international relations, economics and/or development studies, journalism, marketing/branding, or related fields.
• At least eight (8) years of relevant communications experience – especially in the areas of editorial and media relations – ideally in similar roles in international development. 
• At least five (5) years in a similarly demanding and complex management role. 
• Proven record of achievements in development/project/knowledge communications, with a focus on results.
• Thorough knowledge of international development issues; good knowledge of Africa and its social and economic challenges.
• Demonstrated oral and written communications skills.
• Languages: Written and spoken fluency in either French or English, with a very strong knowledge of the other language.
• Proven leadership skills; proven ability to advise and manage high-volume and high-complexity communications programmes.
• Demonstrated ability to accommodate high and shifting workloads with tight deadlines under pressure.
• Proven understanding of communications and branding techniques, and the ability to produce timely and appropriate products including publications, briefing materials, multimedia products and information adapted to the need of various forms of media, and various different audiences
• Strong strategic and analytical skills.

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

Division manager Job at African Development Bank

• Position title: Division manager - CERD.1
• Grade: PL-2
• Position N°: 50065058
• Reference: ADB/15/155
• Publication date: 14/10/2015
• Closing date: 04/11/2015

Objectives

The African Development Bank Group is a multilateral development finance institution established in 1964 to fight poverty and promote sustainable economic growth and social progress in Africa. It has made some $110 billion of loans and grants, in more than 4000 different operations. In 2014, it disbursed some $7.3 billion. 

The Bank’s communications strategy for the period 2015-2020 sets out two main objectives. 

• To increase the visibility and understanding of the Bank as the African continent’s premier development finance institution. 
• To champion the cause of African development by communicating the Bank’s actions and its advocacy, and thereby to promote economic development (itself).  

The Communications and External Relations Department (CERD) is tasked with driving forward this agenda, and coordinating, equipping and empowering a network of communicators across the Bank.

The Communications and External Relations Department is split into two:

• A Communications Division (CERD.1) carrying out the team’s day-to-day work in media relations, editorial & content, multi-media, design, branding and publications.
• An External Relations Division (CERD.2) overseeing external affairs and partnerships, as
• well as coordinating the foundations of Bank communications work in Headquarters and in
• the field.  CERD.2 also has a ‘Front Office’ function in overseeing all CERD strategy and
• policy, its institutional relationships within the Bank.

Duties and responsibilities

• responsibility for the planning, management, implementation, budgeting and evaluation of all tasks within the Communications Division (CERD.1) , i.e.:
• media relations – supervising relations with media, and especially the proactive relations of working with Divisions to plan a strategic media presence, placing media stories, building media relationships
• editorial and content – following and covering the Bank’s news agenda across all platforms (web, social media) for audiences both internal and external: ongoing management of weekly news flows; planning forward coverage to focus on countries, projects, themes; writing, editing, translating and posting such stories
• multi-media work – managing the in-house audio-visual studio; supervising all Bank a/v products from films/documentaries to video clips; taking, managing and storing photographs; ensuring the good architecture and functionality of the website and other media platforms; data basing and archiving
• design – overseeing execution of graphic design for both print and electronic products, infography, etc.
• branding – safeguarding and promoting the Bank’s visual and written identity
• publications – conceiving, writing/editing and giving production support for a coherent Bank literature programme
• overseeing cooperation with the External Relations Division of CERD (CERD.2, as above: outreach/partnership, internal coordination, policy & institutional relations – there will be considerable overlap)
• undertaking other strategic, managerial and implementation activities assigned by the CERD Director

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• At least a Master’s degree in Communications sciences, international relations, economics and/or development studies, journalism, marketing/branding, or related fields.
• At least eight (8) years of relevant communications experience – especially in the areas of editorial and media relations – ideally in similar roles in international development. 
• At least five (5) years in a similarly demanding and complex management role. 
• Proven record of achievements in development/project/knowledge communications, with a focus on results.
• Thorough knowledge of international development issues; good knowledge of Africa and its social and economic challenges.
• Demonstrated oral and written communications skills.
• Languages: Written and spoken fluency in either French or English, with a very strong knowledge of the other language.
• Proven leadership skills; proven ability to advise and manage high-volume and high-complexity communications programmes.
• Demonstrated ability to accommodate high and shifting workloads with tight deadlines under pressure.
• Proven understanding of communications and branding techniques, and the ability to produce timely and appropriate products including publications, briefing materials, multimedia products and information adapted to the need of various forms of media, and various different audiences
• Strong strategic and analytical skills.

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

Community-Based Rehabilitation Coordinator

salary negotiable depending on skills and experience

Full Time, 3-month post

Based in Tanzania with regular travel within the refugee camps

HelpAge International is a global network of not-for-profit organisations with a vision of a world where older people fulfil their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. With over 70 affiliates and 300 partners across more than 50 countries the HelpAge network brings together hundreds of organisations worldwide.

Pursuant to political unrest in Burundi, Tanzania has been welcoming a number of refugees who include people with special needs (PSNs), including older men and women, people with disabilities, those living with chronic medical conditions, single women living on their own, minorities such as Albinos, and other vulnerable groups. To ensure inclusion of this vulnerable population in humanitarian interventions, HelpAge International Tanzania is entering into a programme partnership to implement activities targeting the PSNs. HelpAge therefore intends to recruit a suitably skilled and experienced Community-Based Rehabilitation Coordinator. The successful candidate will implement and supervise a project providing access to care, protection and humanitarian assistance to these groups.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in physiotherapy, occupational therapy and/or public health. S/he will have considerable experience in community rehabilitation work, specifically working with PSNs and people with disabilities, and have sound programme management knowledge including coordinating multi-stakeholder interventions and representation, with focus on humanitarian programmes in emergencies and displacement contexts. The candidate should have the ability to operate independently with minimal supervision, with the ability to influence, communicate and negotiate as well as facilitate capacity building and training, and monitor budgets. Experience in ageing issues and awareness of humanitarian core principles are highly desirable.

As this is an urgent requirement applications will be reviewed on a daily basis and suitable candidates will be contacted prior to the closing date.

Closing date: 25 October 2015.

Start date: ASAP

HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please click on the link to apply:-

http://www.helpage.org/who-we-are/jobs/communitybased-rehabilitation-coo...

Manager , American Chamber of Commerce in Tanzania

AMCHAM Tanzania serves U.S. citizens and companies doing business in Tanzania as well as Tanzanian businesses involved in or interested in trade with the U.S. AMCHAM provides a network and a forum for sharing information, exchanging ideas and interacting with relevant U.S. and Tanzanian government policy makers, with the ultimate goal of increasing business and trade between the United States and Tanzania. AMCHAM aims to:

• Promote two-way flow of trade and investment between the U.S. and Tanzania;
• Facilitate business and investment opportunities for U.S. companies in Tanzania;
• Promote the spirit of business, professionalism and ethics in the Tanzania environment and to provide insight into American business philosophy;
• Facilitate cross-cultural interaction between U.S. and Tanzanian business;
• Provide a forum to address common business issues and provide resources for background information on doing business in Tanzania;
• Provide information on new legislation that can impact business.

AMCHAM is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Manager  to manage our operations, including relationship management, marketing, event management, financial management, and advocacy. The position has a two year commitment and will be based on out Dar es Salaam. Responsibilities include:

MARKETING & MEMBER OUTREACH

• Serve as the main point of contact—in person and via phone and email—for members and prospective members on all AMCHAM related issues and queries
• Ensure that members’ queries and requests are addressed in a timely manner
• With guidance from the Board, support the growth of Chamber including management of membership growth and retention
• Maintain Chamber website, manage outreach to members and prospective members via regular email newsletters, and via social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.)

RELATIONSHIPS

• Manage and maintain positive and credible relationship with key stakeholders such as :
• Board of Directors
• New and potential Members
• US Investors, visiting US companies
• Government of Tanzania
• Tanzanian embassies/consulates abroad
• US embassy in Tanzania and other US agencies
• Other chambers and business organizations
• Sponsors
• Media

EVENTS

• Facilitate all AMCHAM events, from large conferences to informal networking events to
  high-level roundtables
• Secure sponsors for Client and its events

GROWTH STRATEGY

• Identify important developments with respect to changes in business environment, investment climate for inclusion / exclusion in the Chamber’s advocacy efforts and member services
• Maintain a pulse of the needs of our current and potential members and clients, including potential need for expanded services as the Chamber grows

OPERATIONS & FINANCES

• Update member database; update current contact list, add relevant businesses in Tanzania not currently on list
• Manage all Chamber IT needs, from website maintenance to the expansion of its social media presence, Master website administration and keep the Client website up to date
• Support the Board to keep the Chamber on a solid financial footing through fundraising from membership dues, sponsorships, and service fees
• Compile and present monthly report with agreed KPIs at Board meetings
• Work with board members to assist with their duties i.e.: member services, events, public policy, relationship management, member recruitment and relations, treasury, advocacy
• Work with Board Sub-committees for eliciting member involvement, regular meetings and taking their action points forward
• Assist Treasurer to formulate annual budget and report against the budget at board meetings
• Assist with annual audits
• Handle relevant business correspondence and communication

ADVOCACY

• Engage with U.S. and Tanzanian public and private sector on behalf of the Chamber
• Maintain strategic relationships with other local and regional business and professional organizations
• Lead public policy and advocacy efforts on behalf of the AMCHAM-TZ membership

Reporting: The Manager reports to the AMCHAM Board of Directors, with the first point of contact being the Executive Committee comprised of the Board Chair, Board Treasurer, and one additional Director.

Working arrangements:  The position will be based in Dar es Salaam with office working space available.

Required qualifications: Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and minimum 5 years’ business experience, including experience in frontier markets, with possession of Masters in Business Administration an advantage. Candidates should possess the following:

• Proven ability to set priorities and manage a team to deliver on targets
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving business environment
• Superior written and oral communication skills, including ability to interface with high level staff in partner organizations, including businesses leaders and government officials
• Demonstrated financial management skills
• Strong time-management skills, including ability to meet deadlines
• High level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point; ability to manage website content and email database programs an advantage
• High level of professionalism
• An energetic and self-motivated personality, ability to work as a self-starter

Applications should be sent to jobs@amcham-tz.com

Intervention Manager - Dar es Salaam Economic Opportunities

Intervention Manager

Dar es Salaam Urban Jobs Programme

Reports to:            Portfolio Director/Deputy Team Leader

Location:               Dar es Salaam

Benefits:                Competitive Salary

About the Programme

A proposed DFID-funded urban jobs programme aimed at reducing poverty and vulnerability in Dar es Salaam, with a specific focus on women and youth. The programme has the potential to operate in market systems including, but not limited to, construction, water and sanitation, pre-primary education, ICT, tourism and waste management.

Role Description

The Intervention Manager will provide strategic leadership in market systems thinking and facilitation for the DFID funded Dar es Salaam Urban Jobs Programme.

In doing so, he/she will provide effective management and oversight across a portfolio of interventions within various market systems that are considered to have the most pro poor growth potential for Dar es Salaam.

The Intervention Manager will as part of a management team oversee and guide the design and implementation of proposed interventions, including developing and adapting results chains, driving staff and team learning and ensure performance of market system teams through the delivery of results. A strong private sector ethos is essential.

He/She, in close collaboration with other Intervention Managers and M&E Team, will oversee the research, identification and development of new business opportunities within targeted market systems.

Responsibilities will also include detailed analysis on value chains, supporting markets, and enabling environment issues in new business areas, as well as developing and managing partnerships with private sector businesses, government and representative associations.

Key tasks

The Intervention Manager, working directly with the Portfolio Director, will be responsible for:

     Identifying market opportunities with clear potential for reducing poverty in Dar es Salaam within the targeted sectors and that fit within the programme’s wider Portfolio Development Strategy;

     Leveraging technical expertise in business analysis and urban market systems to develop sector strategies in close collaboration with Business Analysts, other Intervention Managers, and the M&E team;

     Managing the subsequent implementation of sector strategies by brokering deals with private sector players and representative organisations; engaging with government and civil society partners; cultivating “system” champions, and pushing knowledge flows and learning within the selected market systems;

     Providing leadership and guidance to managers and officers in developing the theory of change and results chains guided by an market systems development framework;

     In collaboration with the Portfolio Director, supporting the development of intervention plans, activity plans, budgets, Term of Reference (TOR) for external resources identified, and other necessary intervention management documents as needed; and

     Support the preparation of material and presentations to promote the Programme.

Qualifications and experience

     MBA or equivalent Masters in Economics, Business Studies, Agribusiness and at least 5 years' experience working in value chains or market development programmes (experience in Dar es Salaam is a plus);

     Good team management experience and experience in supervising staff;

     Experience in developing and managing programs in the field of private sector development;

     Demonstrated experience in market system analysis and research, design of sector strategies, and the ability to broker deals and partnerships with the private sector, government and representative associations

     Ability to formulate results chains and undertake participatory research with experience in the DCED standard a plus;

     Excellent computer skills (minimum of MS word, excel and power point);

     Good report writing and presentation skills; and

     Be a team player, creative, and full of energy.

Ready to apply?

Qualified candidates are welcome to submit a cover letter, CV and references to Christopher.Morgan@adamsmithinternational.com indicating ‘Intervention Manager - Dar” in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive package and must be available to start work by March 2016.