ZISOME HAPA ZAIDI YA NAFASI 170 ZA AJIRA
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Tanzanian to fill
positions of weighbridge shift in charge , weighbridge operators and cashier on two years renewable contract terms at our weighbridge stations available in Rukwa Region
POSITION:WEIGHBRIDGE SHIFT IN-CHARGE 93 post
Scope position
These positions are within Rukwa Region, successful candidates must be ready to work independently all days of the week including Saturday and Sunday and public holidays. They should be prepared to work for considerable length of time
RESPONSIBILITIES
- S/HE must be overall supervisor of shift activities
- Enforcement of road traffic axle load control by the use of weighbridge scale device
KEY DUTIES
- Weight motor vehicles of gross vehicle mass 3500 kg playing on our public roads
- Measure physical dimension limit of the transporters should be caused to seek for a specific permit
- For truck carrying abdornomal load with special permit, the shift in-charge shall ascertain compliance to the permit
- Discrepancy should be reported to the axle load control supervision for a appropriate actions
- Record all necessary particulars regarding the motor vehicle being weighed
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Holder first degree in any professional
- Must process advanced certificates in computer applications
- Must be fluent in Kiswahili and English
- Not below 35 and note 40 above of age
- Must be Tanzanian
WEIGHBRIDGE OPERATORS (6 POST)
SCOPE OF POSITION
These positions are within Rukwa Region, successful candidates must be ready to work independently all days of the week including Saturday and Sunday and public holidays. They should be prepared to work for considerable length of time
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Enforcement traffic road axle load control by the use of the weighbridge scale devices
DUTIES
- Weigh motor vehicle of gross vehicle mass (GVM) 3,500 KG playing on our public road
- Measure physical dimension limit of the transporters should be caused to seek for a specific permit
- For truck carrying abnormal load with special permit, the shift in-charge shall ascertain compliance to the permit
- Discrepancy should be reported to the axle load control supervision for a appropriate actions
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Holder full technician certificates(diploma in civil , mechanical or electrical engineering, higher qualifications will have additional advantage
- Must possess advanced certificates in computer applications
- Must be fluent in Kiswahili and English language
- Not below 35 and note 40 above of age
- Must be Tanzanian
POSITIONS:WEIGHBRIDGE CASHIER
The successful candidate must carry out activities as a described in the Roads Traffic maximum weigh vehicles regulations 2001. The activities include
- Collection of road damage fees on vehicles found overloaded
- Intact banking fees collection
- Preparations of daily and monthly fees collections report
- Safe guarding of fees collected
- Any other duty as may be assigned by his/her supervisor
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Holder a diploma in Accountancy or ATEC II
- Must be computer literacy with relevant certificates
- Must be fluent in Kiswahili and English language
- Not below 35 and note 40 above of age
MODE OF APPLICATIONS
Eligible candidates are invited to send their handwritten applications letter accompanied by a copy of academic and professional certificates recognized institutions, form IV leaving certificates with photo, birth certificate, 3 names of referees and reliable contact such as telephone number post office box
DEADLINE IS 9TH MARCH 2017
Applications letter should be addressed to
THE EGIONAL MANAGER,
TANROADS
P.O. BOX 4
SUMBAWANGA
OR
OR
NOTE;
- Any person with unsolved criminal offence need not apply
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Transport to the interview venue and accommodations will not be refunded
- Those who worked in weighbridge terminal stations by any means should not apply
Source Daily News 6 February 2017
Jobs at Jhpiego Ngo in Mwanza (30 Jobs)
Description
Application Instructions
Digitizers -Mwanza(x 30)
Duration: 30 days contract
Position Overview:
The Digitizers will be responsible to translate the roads and housing to be in digital format. The successful candidates will be given a training on how they can transform roads and housing in the seven regions from aerial photographs to vector formats to be used in Spatial analysis for UBAP interventions. The digitizers will be responsible to identify and digitize different types of roads and residential areas.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Jhpiego offers a competitive package selected candidates in line with salary history, 'academic qualifications and relevant experience.
Duration: 30 days contract
The Digitizers will be responsible to translate the roads and housing to be in digital format. The successful candidates will be given a training on how they can transform roads and housing in the seven regions from aerial photographs to vector formats to be used in Spatial analysis for UBAP interventions. The digitizers will be responsible to identify and digitize different types of roads and residential areas.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Certificate in IT or related fields- Diploma or higher will be an added advantage.
- Experience working with different applications, GIS knowledge will be a plus
- Good management of mouse and good typing speed
- Evidence of ability to work co-operatively with others to meet tight e deadlines
Jhpiego offers a competitive package selected candidates in line with salary history, 'academic qualifications and relevant experience.
Jhpiego offers a competitive package selected candidates in line with salary history, 'academic qualifications and relevant experience.
To apply please indicate the position title on the envelope or subject line of your e-mail; i.e, Technical Advisor Newborn and Child Health.
All applications should also include an up-to-date CV with three contactable professional competences, a cover letter and your salary history. The application should be addressed to:
Director of Human Resource Jhpiego Plot 72, Block 45B, New Bagamoyo Road - Victoria PO Box 9170, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Jobs at GEPF Tanzania (5 Jobs)
1.0 Director of Operations (One post)
1.1 Report to Director General
1.2 Qualifications
2.0 Chief Marketing and Communication Manager (One post)
2.1 Report to Director General
2.2 Qualifications
3.0 Chief Accountant - (One post)
3.1 Reports to: Director of Finance and Administration
3.2 Qualifications
4.0 Drivers - (Two posts)
4.1 Reports to Human Resources and Administration Manager
4.2 Qualifications
Closing Date: The closing date for submission will be on 15 February 2017.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Mode of Application:
All applicants enclosing curriculum vitae (CVs), photocopies of
certificates, testimonials, names and address of two referees should be
addressed to:
Director General
P.O.BOX 11492
DAR ES SALAAM
Executives (4 positions) to join the Marketing and Business Development team. The work
stations are Arusha, Mwanza, Mafinga and Nzega
TPB Bank PLC is a Bank that provides com petitive financial services to our custom ers and creates value for our stakeholders through innovative products. TPB Bank PLC is a Bank , w hose vision is “to be the leading bank in Tanzania in the provision of affordable, accessible and convenien t financial services”. As part of effective organizational developm ent and m anagem en t of its hum an capital in an effective w ay, TPB BANK PLC comm its itself tow ards at taining , retaining and developing the highly capable and qualified w ork force for TPB BANK PLC betterm en t and the N ation at large.
1.1 Report to Director General
1.2 Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Social Security, Finance, Business Administration,
- Law Economics, Actuarial Science or equivalent qualification with
- atleast thirteen years of relevant experience, five of which should be a
- middle management position in a reputable institution
- Should have strong background of social security laws, policies and
- practices in Tanzania
- Excellent computer application skills using word, exel and good
- knowledge of contributions and benefit packages
- Good analytical and management skills
- Good interpersonal and team building skills.
2.0 Chief Marketing and Communication Manager (One post)
2.1 Report to Director General
2.2 Qualifications
- Holder of a Master's Degree in Marketing or Communication or Public
- Relations, plus at least thirteen years of working experience, three of
- which must be at a supervisory position in a reputable institution
- Should have a strong background of social security or financial institutions
- Must be computer literate
3.0 Chief Accountant - (One post)
3.1 Reports to: Director of Finance and Administration
3.2 Qualifications
- Holder of a Master's degree in Finance or Business Administration and
- CPA (T) or equivalent qualifications with at least thirteen years of
- relevant experience three of which must be at senior position in a
- reputable institution.
- Must be registered by the National Board of Accountants and Auditors
- (NBAA) AS A Certified Public Accountant.
- Should have strong knowledge of International Financial Management Information System.
4.0 Drivers - (Two posts)
4.1 Reports to Human Resources and Administration Manager
4.2 Qualifications
- Holder of Form Four Secondary education Certificate with class "C" Driving License
- Must have attended and passed Drivers Course Grade II or Trade Test
- Grade II in Motor Vehicle Mechanics from the National Institute of
- Transport, Vocational Education Trainning Authority (VETA) or other
- recognized institution plus driving experience in a reputable
- institution for at least three years with clean record
Closing Date: The closing date for submission will be on 15 February 2017.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Mode of Application:
All applicants enclosing curriculum vitae (CVs), photocopies of
certificates, testimonials, names and address of two referees should be
addressed to:
Director General
P.O.BOX 11492
DAR ES SALAAM
Sales Jobs at TPB Bank (4 Jobs)
TPB Bank PLC seeks to appoint dedicated, self-motivated and highly
organized SalesExecutives (4 positions) to join the Marketing and Business Development team. The work
stations are Arusha, Mwanza, Mafinga and Nzega
KEY RESPONSIB ILITI ES
- Selling of new accounts, be able to meet monthly targets on new accounts and deposits set by TPB.
- Deposit mobilization and bank’s products as might be assigned by the bank from time to time
- Recruitment of POS/TPB POPOTE Agents
- Recruitment of VICOBA , VSLA and informal groups members
- Identify prospective business personnel for Agency Banking
- Provision of Agency Banking,
- Comply with bank’s policies, standard and regulation
TPB Bank PLC is a Bank that provides com petitive financial services to our custom ers and creates value for our stakeholders through innovative products. TPB Bank PLC is a Bank , w hose vision is “to be the leading bank in Tanzania in the provision of affordable, accessible and convenien t financial services”. As part of effective organizational developm ent and m anagem en t of its hum an capital in an effective w ay, TPB BANK PLC comm its itself tow ards at taining , retaining and developing the highly capable and qualified w ork force for TPB BANK PLC betterm en t and the N ation at large.
SALES EXECUTIVES- 4 POSITIONS
- Perform all assigned duties with high integrity and to the best of his/her ability for the best interest of the bank.
- Prepare/make daily, weekly and monthly sales reports
- Assist customers in fulfilling Know Your Customer
EXPER IENCE AND KNOW LEDGE REQUIRED
Education: Ordinary Diploma in Banking, Economics, Commerce, Business
Administration, Finance or Accounting from any recognized
University or its equivalent, Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education.
Experience: Field attachment/ working experience from financial organization will be an
added advantage. Skills / Attributes:
Education: Ordinary Diploma in Banking, Economics, Commerce, Business
Administration, Finance or Accounting from any recognized
University or its equivalent, Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education.
Experience: Field attachment/ working experience from financial organization will be an
added advantage. Skills / Attributes:
- Prioritize Tasks
- Team player
The position will attract a competitive salary package, which include benefits. Applicants are
invited to submit their resume (indicating the position title in the subject heading). Applications via other methods w ill not be considered . Applican ts need to submit only the Curriculum Vitae (CV) and the letter o f applications starting the job advertised and the location . Other creden tials w ill have to be subm itted during the interview for au then tic check and other administrative m easures and should not in any w ay be attached during application .
invited to submit their resume (indicating the position title in the subject heading). Applications via other methods w ill not be considered . Applican ts need to submit only the Curriculum Vitae (CV) and the letter o f applications starting the job advertised and the location . Other creden tials w ill have to be subm itted during the interview for au then tic check and other administrative m easures and should not in any w ay be attached during application .
APPLY ONLINE THROUGH
e-mail to: recruitment@postalbank.co.tz
e-mail to: recruitment@postalbank.co.tz
TPB Bank PLC has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.
Late applications will not be considered. Short listed candidates may be subjected to any of
the following: a security clearance; a competency assessment; physical capability
assessment and reference checking.
Late applications will not be considered. Short listed candidates may be subjected to any of
the following: a security clearance; a competency assessment; physical capability
assessment and reference checking.
Intern-ships and Finance Jobs at BBC
JOB TITLE: Finance Manager, Tanzania
REPORTS TO: Country Director
LOCATION: Dar es Salaam,Tanzania
DURATION: 18 months (with possible extension)
Overall Purpose of Job
Reporting to the Country Director, the Finance Manager will be the focal point for accounting processes, financial controls, and donor and tax compliance for BBC Media Action's work in Tanzania. The Finance Manager will ensure that all BBC Media Action financial transactions are compliant with the principle of value for money and will develop and deliver training to staff and partners on financial management. S/he will manage the Finance team and be a member of the Senior Management Team.
Person Specification - required knowledge, skills and experience
Fully Qualified Accountant – ACCA, CIMA, or local qualification – with original copies of qualification documents.
Main Duties
Financial Control
Maintaining the financial integrity of BBC Media Action’s operations in Tanzania, and ensuring full compliance with policies & procedures, particularly around cash, advances and banking.
Being the primary source of expertise for BBC Media Action staff in Tanzania on financial best-practice, and control and compliance issues.
Managing BBC Media Action’s bank accounts in Tanzania and liaising with our bankers as appropriate.
Co-custodian with the Country Director of the safe and its contents.
Keeping up-to-date the financial risk assessments of all projects in Tanzania, ensuring that key financial risks are identified, clear recommendations on how to deal with areas of weaknesses are discussed with the Country Director / SMT, and helping to ensure that the recommendations are implemented.
Undertaking spot checks as appropriate, and ensuring the timely implementation of, and being the primary contact person for, external and internal audits.
Financial & Management Accounting
Responsible for maintaining the in-country financial systems including Dimensions. Using those systems, responsible for the accurate recording of all income and expenditure and monthly reporting to London Project Accountant providing fully reconciled reports detailing income, expenditure and cash and bank reconciliations.
Overseeing the management of all BBC Media Action cash accounts, ensuring that reconciliations are carried out month, that all necessary financial controls are in place, and that cash-flow is appropriately managed;
Communicating the financial status of projects to relevant staff in country using financial reports and providing monthly actual-vs-budget analysis and other management information that may be required from time to time, to the Country Director.
Budgeting of BBC Media Action’s projects in Tanzania, with such forecasting and budget revisions as required by the Country Director Tanzania, or the London finance team, or donors and potential donors.Working closely with budget holders, ensure that regular forecasting activities and reconciliation reviews for all project budgets are properly conducted, ensuring that forecasts and budgets are timely and accurate and as accurate as possible.
Preparation of the finance section of the monthly Country Director’s report.
Donor Compliance
Ensuring compliance with all financial reporting and forecasting requirements of donors and others, and ensuring the smooth flow of funds from donors.
Being the main point of contact on financial matters with in-country donor organisations, and building good working relationships with donor finance officers.
Ensuring that expenditure is incurred and reported in line with donor agreements.
Providing financial guidance to senior management and all project staff.
Ensuring all project audits occur in a timely manner, and are successfully concluded.
Management, Training & Capacity Building
Supervising and providing line and team management for other finance staff employed by BBC Media Action in Tanzania.
Training and developing other finance and project staff in policies, procedures and other finance issues as appropriate.
Legal and Statutory Compliance
Ensuring full compliance with Tanzanian laws and regulations related to any element of finance such as Tanzania tax legislation and advising the Country Director and others as appropriate on financial and finance-related legislative changes that may affect BBC Media Action's operations.
Operation of payroll for all staff in Tanzania.
Undertaking other duties that the Country Director or the London finance team might request.
Competencies
The following competencies (behaviours and characteristics) have been identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these competencies.
JOB TITLE: Niambie Intern
REPORTS TO: Senior Producer
LOCATION: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
DURATION: 6 Weeks
SALARY: Unpaid position with stipend of TZS. 480,000 will be paid
The Programme:
BBC Media Action is producing an exciting radio programme – Niambie – that provides a platform for young Tanzanians to examine the burning questions and challenges facing the youth today. Through a creative, energetic, youth-led radio programme, with the support of dedicated web- and social-media platforms, Niambie actively engages young Tanzanians in conversation, encouraging them to participate in shaping the content and direction of the programme.
The Niambie programme inspires and promotes active citizenship amongst young Tanzanians. With an over-arching focus on encouraging young people to question their role in civic affairs and the wider national agenda, Niambie enhances dialogue between the youth and leaders whilst examining the opportunities for young Tanzanians to engage in community life and influence change in wider society.
Overall Purpose of Job
The main task of the intern will be to learn about how production happens by joining in with the design, recording and editing of the radio show and social media context.
The intern role will be to:
Required knowledge, skills, and experience.
Read More and Apply Online Through
Candidates should send their CV and a cover letter (PDF or Microsoft Word format) which outlines their experience and suitability for the role in English by email to: recruitment@tz.bbcmediaaction.org with the title of the position applied for in the subject line before 5pm on Sunday 12th February 2017. Please do not send certificates or other attachments. Applicants with no separate cover letter will not be considered. These are local posts applicable to people who have the legal right to live and work in Tanzania and national terms and conditions will apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
REPORTS TO: Country Director
LOCATION: Dar es Salaam,Tanzania
DURATION: 18 months (with possible extension)
Overall Purpose of Job
Reporting to the Country Director, the Finance Manager will be the focal point for accounting processes, financial controls, and donor and tax compliance for BBC Media Action's work in Tanzania. The Finance Manager will ensure that all BBC Media Action financial transactions are compliant with the principle of value for money and will develop and deliver training to staff and partners on financial management. S/he will manage the Finance team and be a member of the Senior Management Team.
Person Specification - required knowledge, skills and experience
Fully Qualified Accountant – ACCA, CIMA, or local qualification – with original copies of qualification documents.
- At least seven years of professional working experience of which at least three have been spent working at a senior management level within a recognised NGO or INGO.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time, including experience of managing multiple budgets at the same time.
- Experience of working with, and reporting to, international donors and a working knowledge of donor compliance rules and regulations for the major donors in Tanzania (including DFID, USAID and EU).
- Existing, or proven ability to quickly develop, strong knowledge of the BBC’s financial management guidelines and systems and proven ability to apply such guidelines consistently.
- Strong IT skills, with proven experience of the advanced operation of financial management software. Advanced professional level in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong team player; able to
- work effectively under pressure,
- demonstrate patience to team members,
- explain financial responsibilities to finance and non-finance team members,
- train others in financial management,
- communicate effectively, and establish effective working relationships, at all levels within the organisation.
- Proven line-management skills and experience, and the ability to operate effectively on the Senior Management Team.
- Willingness and ability to take the initiative in identifying problems, suggesting solutions, and implementing agreed solutions.
- An eye for detail and a concern for accuracy, together with the ability to keep sight of the big picture.
Financial Control
Maintaining the financial integrity of BBC Media Action’s operations in Tanzania, and ensuring full compliance with policies & procedures, particularly around cash, advances and banking.
Being the primary source of expertise for BBC Media Action staff in Tanzania on financial best-practice, and control and compliance issues.
Managing BBC Media Action’s bank accounts in Tanzania and liaising with our bankers as appropriate.
Co-custodian with the Country Director of the safe and its contents.
Keeping up-to-date the financial risk assessments of all projects in Tanzania, ensuring that key financial risks are identified, clear recommendations on how to deal with areas of weaknesses are discussed with the Country Director / SMT, and helping to ensure that the recommendations are implemented.
Undertaking spot checks as appropriate, and ensuring the timely implementation of, and being the primary contact person for, external and internal audits.
Financial & Management Accounting
Responsible for maintaining the in-country financial systems including Dimensions. Using those systems, responsible for the accurate recording of all income and expenditure and monthly reporting to London Project Accountant providing fully reconciled reports detailing income, expenditure and cash and bank reconciliations.
Overseeing the management of all BBC Media Action cash accounts, ensuring that reconciliations are carried out month, that all necessary financial controls are in place, and that cash-flow is appropriately managed;
Communicating the financial status of projects to relevant staff in country using financial reports and providing monthly actual-vs-budget analysis and other management information that may be required from time to time, to the Country Director.
Budgeting of BBC Media Action’s projects in Tanzania, with such forecasting and budget revisions as required by the Country Director Tanzania, or the London finance team, or donors and potential donors.Working closely with budget holders, ensure that regular forecasting activities and reconciliation reviews for all project budgets are properly conducted, ensuring that forecasts and budgets are timely and accurate and as accurate as possible.
Preparation of the finance section of the monthly Country Director’s report.
Donor Compliance
Ensuring compliance with all financial reporting and forecasting requirements of donors and others, and ensuring the smooth flow of funds from donors.
Being the main point of contact on financial matters with in-country donor organisations, and building good working relationships with donor finance officers.
Ensuring that expenditure is incurred and reported in line with donor agreements.
Providing financial guidance to senior management and all project staff.
Ensuring all project audits occur in a timely manner, and are successfully concluded.
Management, Training & Capacity Building
Supervising and providing line and team management for other finance staff employed by BBC Media Action in Tanzania.
Training and developing other finance and project staff in policies, procedures and other finance issues as appropriate.
Legal and Statutory Compliance
Ensuring full compliance with Tanzanian laws and regulations related to any element of finance such as Tanzania tax legislation and advising the Country Director and others as appropriate on financial and finance-related legislative changes that may affect BBC Media Action's operations.
Operation of payroll for all staff in Tanzania.
Undertaking other duties that the Country Director or the London finance team might request.
Competencies
The following competencies (behaviours and characteristics) have been identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these competencies.
- Analytical thinking – Able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into component parts, explore and evaluate them systematically. Able to identify causal relationships, and construct frameworks, for problem-solving and/or development.
- Decision making – Is ready and able to take the initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of the decision made.
- Planning and organisation – Is able to think ahead in order to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources requirements.
- Resilience – Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own emotions in the face of pressure, set backs or when dealing with provocative situations. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.
- Influencing and persuading – Ability to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behaviour change.
- Communication – The ability to get one’s message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.
- Managing relationships – Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.
- Self-development – Is able to identify and apply opportunities for learning and development.
JOB TITLE: Niambie Intern
REPORTS TO: Senior Producer
LOCATION: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
DURATION: 6 Weeks
SALARY: Unpaid position with stipend of TZS. 480,000 will be paid
The Programme:
BBC Media Action is producing an exciting radio programme – Niambie – that provides a platform for young Tanzanians to examine the burning questions and challenges facing the youth today. Through a creative, energetic, youth-led radio programme, with the support of dedicated web- and social-media platforms, Niambie actively engages young Tanzanians in conversation, encouraging them to participate in shaping the content and direction of the programme.
The Niambie programme inspires and promotes active citizenship amongst young Tanzanians. With an over-arching focus on encouraging young people to question their role in civic affairs and the wider national agenda, Niambie enhances dialogue between the youth and leaders whilst examining the opportunities for young Tanzanians to engage in community life and influence change in wider society.
Overall Purpose of Job
The main task of the intern will be to learn about how production happens by joining in with the design, recording and editing of the radio show and social media context.
The intern role will be to:
- Be a voice on Niambie and help create a tone and style of the radio output establishing a relationship with listeners
- Plan, rehearse shows where need be and memorize scripts
- Support the presenters and producers to introduce, host and edit programmes
- Gather and verify information for topics through interviews, observation, and research (depending on the format).
- Organize material, determine angle or emphasis according to the prescribed editorial style and format standards.
- Work cooperatively with the production team on assigned stories/topics.
- Assist the Content Producer in preparing the weekly/monthly topics of the programme
- Assist production staff in preparing content for the show’s multimedia platforms.
- Carry out a range of other production tasks, as well as deliver content for related websites or other media platforms
Required knowledge, skills, and experience.
- Applicant should be aged 18-20 only.
- Proven passion for joining the Niambie production Team
- Experience in presenting and/or performance
- Ability to generate original ideas, think creatively on how to communicate the and understand how to use the voice effectively for radio
- Ability to build credibility and understanding by communicating knowledgably and engagingly with audiences
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to gather information from people
- Ability to work independently but also as part of a team
- Self-motivation and flexibility
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, react quickly, and meet tight deadlines
Read More and Apply Online Through
Candidates should send their CV and a cover letter (PDF or Microsoft Word format) which outlines their experience and suitability for the role in English by email to: recruitment@tz.bbcmediaaction.org with the title of the position applied for in the subject line before 5pm on Sunday 12th February 2017. Please do not send certificates or other attachments. Applicants with no separate cover letter will not be considered. These are local posts applicable to people who have the legal right to live and work in Tanzania and national terms and conditions will apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Database Jobs at USAID Project
Database Management Systems Consultant
Duration of Assignment: The consultant's level
of effort is for approximately 45 days and will begin in March 2017.
Objective: Maintain and train staff on a database management system capable of collecting and analyzing the data generated using the LGACI by 188 local government authorities in the Tanzanian mainland and 11 local government authorities in Zanzibar.
Background: The Tanzania Enabling Growth through Investment and Enterprise (ENGINE) program is a four-year USAID-funded Feed the Future program awarded through the Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA) that aims to streamline and enhance many of the regulatory, informational, and financial channels that encourage domestic and foreign investment in the southern agricultural regions of Mbeya, Morogoro, and Iringa, and in Zanzibar.
ENGINE will focus at the district level, using a broad-based approach that works with district councils, private sector associations, business development service providers, financial institutions and micro, small and medium enterprises. The program’s activities are divided into three main components:
-Implement policies for growth. Build the capacity of the private sector to effectively dialogue with the government to set the policy agenda and improve the capacity of the public sector to implement policies.
-Equip businesses for growth. Strengthen SME capacity and foster the growth and capacity of a sustainable market for business development services (BDS) in Tanzania.
-Access to finance for growth. Broaden access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), specifically women and youth entrepreneurs and those working within agricultural value chains, to facilitate increased investment and growth.
Relevance: ENGINE has designed a Local Government Authority Competitive Index (LGACI) framework to be used by local authorities to guide the development of a questionnaire that will measure the business enabling environment and the provision of service to businesses at the LGA level in the districts that the program operates in.
ENGINE plans to commission a consultant assignment to maintain and train staff on a database management system that will enable the process of data collection, validation, analysis, segmentation, scoring, updating and presentation for comparison and ranking of LGAs’ performance as described above.
Tasks:
Deliverables:
Qualifications:
Duration of Assignment: The consultant's level
of effort is for approximately 45 days and will begin in March 2017.
Objective: Maintain and train staff on a database management system capable of collecting and analyzing the data generated using the LGACI by 188 local government authorities in the Tanzanian mainland and 11 local government authorities in Zanzibar.
Background: The Tanzania Enabling Growth through Investment and Enterprise (ENGINE) program is a four-year USAID-funded Feed the Future program awarded through the Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA) that aims to streamline and enhance many of the regulatory, informational, and financial channels that encourage domestic and foreign investment in the southern agricultural regions of Mbeya, Morogoro, and Iringa, and in Zanzibar.
ENGINE will focus at the district level, using a broad-based approach that works with district councils, private sector associations, business development service providers, financial institutions and micro, small and medium enterprises. The program’s activities are divided into three main components:
-Implement policies for growth. Build the capacity of the private sector to effectively dialogue with the government to set the policy agenda and improve the capacity of the public sector to implement policies.
-Equip businesses for growth. Strengthen SME capacity and foster the growth and capacity of a sustainable market for business development services (BDS) in Tanzania.
-Access to finance for growth. Broaden access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), specifically women and youth entrepreneurs and those working within agricultural value chains, to facilitate increased investment and growth.
Relevance: ENGINE has designed a Local Government Authority Competitive Index (LGACI) framework to be used by local authorities to guide the development of a questionnaire that will measure the business enabling environment and the provision of service to businesses at the LGA level in the districts that the program operates in.
ENGINE plans to commission a consultant assignment to maintain and train staff on a database management system that will enable the process of data collection, validation, analysis, segmentation, scoring, updating and presentation for comparison and ranking of LGAs’ performance as described above.
Tasks:
- Design and develop a database management system to input, validate, analyze, segment, score, rank, update and present LGACI performance data (in accordance with the LGA Competitive Index framework and questionnaire) submitted annually by LGAs in Tanzania to the Association of Local Authorities of Tanzania (ALAT) and in Zanzibar to the Association of Local Authorities in Zanzibar (ALAZ).
- Design data entry forms and requests to support the implementation of the LGACI.
- Incorporate necessary process improvements and customizations.
- Present data management updates, concerns and recommendations at internal meetings and briefings, as required.
- Train and build the capacity of ALAT and ALAZ counterparts who are responsible for the operation, management, and maintenance of the LGACI database management system.
- Other duties as assigned.
Deliverables:
- Make custom edits to the database management system as they come up.
- Work with the Component 1 Lead on any maintenance issues that arise while the database is being utilized.
- Perform any training on the database to new users as requests arise.
Qualifications:
- University Degree in IT (Master’s degree will be an added advantage).
- Data Management Certificate and 5+ years “hands-on” experience can be substituted for a university degree.
- Solid training in database management system operation and maintenance, and in building the capacity of database management system staff.
- 3 – 5 years of directly-related, database management system maintenance and training experience.
- Prior experience maintaining a database management system.
- Experience in the use of scripting languages (eg. PHP, AJAX, Java Script).
- Self-motivated, proactive, detail-oriented, mature, easy-going, professional team player, who is a strong people person and communicator, with good inter-personal skills.
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