Thursday 10 April 2014

Freelance Sales Executives Careers at Kazi Technologies Limited in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Job Title: Freelance Sales Executives

Employer: Kazi Technologies Limited
Duty Station: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Job Descriptions:

We are looking for a freelance Sales Executives with knowledge of Computer and above Form Four. The Sales Executives are expected to recruit cardholders by filling details online.

Requirements:

Must be Computer literate and own at least laptop or a smart phone for use in filling the application online.

Remuneration:

For every cardholder signed in you will get Tshs 1500, Immediately in your mobile phone.


How to Apply:
Send your CV and a letter of application to:, kazitechnologies@gmail.com

 Deadline: 30th April 2014

Deputy Managing Director at Private Agricultural Sector Support (Pass) in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Job Title: Deputy Managing Director

Employer: Private Agricultural Sector Support (Pass)

Duty Station: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Job Descriptions:

Responsibilities:

• Reporting to and advising the Managing Director on all areas pertaining to the management of the Trust;
• To support the MD in executing all activities so as to achieve the mandate of PASS;
• To ensure that each branch sets appropriate targets for growth, that credit guarantee fund utilization grows proportionate to the growth of the branch.
• To appraise the credit guarantee fund and its delivery modalities on regular basis and come up with suggestions on how to improve it and propose additional suitable delivery mechanisms to ensure the fund's utilization growth, sustainability and efficiency.
• To Identify and introduce new business development products to meet the requirements of the evolving agricultural sector and delineate such products according to zones if necessary.
• Assist in preparation of commercial models for contract farming and facilitating principle-aqent engagements with the ultimate aim of using PASS Credit Guarantee Funds (CGF).
• Evaluate high value agriculture sub sectors and identify constraints that impede exploitation by farmers. Propose business development services that could be provided commercially to overcome the bottlenecks and utilize PASS CGF.
• Foster value chain development relationships in all agricultural activities supported by PASS;
• Supporting the MD in fostering strategic working relationships with agricultural projects and programs in the country;
• Coaching and building the capacity of PASS staff.
• Assisting the MD and other staff in preparing business reports, work plans and budgets; and
• Performing any other assignments as may be assiqned by the Board of Trustees, the MD within the scope of PASS Trust 8usiness.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A business development specialist with good knowledge/experience in African agriculture and agribusiness development,
• A good academic background, minimum Master's Degree in agricultural field, preferably in agricultural economics or any similar qualification
• A minimum 7 years of which 5 should be at senior managerial position
• Relevant experience in commercialization of agriculture particularly in sub-Saharan Africa region will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

• Must demonstrate experience in credit guarantee schemes and other financial or non-financial business development services required to accelerate investments in small and medium scale farming and agro enterprises.
• Adequate experience in agricultural value chain interventions for enhancement of small/medium scale agricultural development.
• Knowledge in agricultural financing and experience in facilitation of lending to smallholders including experience in negotiating with Banks
• Should have hands on experience in business planning and project appraisal; familiarity and use of tools for agricultural and investment projects analysis is essential.
• Must have good presentation skills-be familiar with Microsoft office applications, and be able to make presentations by using power point.
• Excellent managerial and interpersonal-skills and ability to motivate and inspire a pool of professional staff.

How to Apply:
Note: For the MD position only applications of Tanzanian Nationals will be considered however for the OMO positions other East African Nationalities will be considered.

If you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above positions, send your application, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of three referees.

Please quote the respective Reference number on both on the application letter and envelope.

Applications should be submitted to the address below no later than 18 April 2014.

Applications which do not indicate the reference number or attach an application letter or fail to provide three referees will be disqualified.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Email applications should bear the reference number of the position applied for in the subject line of the email.

The Director,
Executive Selection Division,
Deloitte Consulting Limited
10th Floor PPF Tower
Cnr of Ohio Street & Garden Avenue
POBox 1559
Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania

Deadline: 18th April 2014

Careers at New Forests Company in Tanzania-Silviculture Forester

Job Title; Silviculture Forester

Employer: New Forests Company

Duty Station: Iringa, Tanzania

Job Descriptions:

Purpose:
To plan, lead and control allocated plantation activities on a small plantation (2000-5000ha) with the help of a team of contractors or own ops labour, and other technical experts. The incumbent is responsible to deliver the right quantity and quality of volumes at the right time, safely and environmentally responsible and sustainable. The Forester is also responsible to manage all stakeholder and community relationships.

Skills and competencies:

• Nursery establishment
• preparation of the planting sites
• management of the plantation’s establishment activities including: carefully planned and monitored marking, pitting, planting and fertilizer operations
• plan, manage and monitor all weeding and pruning activities
• protection of the plantation and related assets through effective management of pest and diseases, fire, grazing and encroachment
• ensure effective and positive management of all community and community stakeholder relationships
• infrastructure establishment and maintenance
• contractor management
• financial management and management reporting
• people management
• implementation of all FSC principles and standards
• Implementation all relevant Health & Safety provisions and Labour Legislation.

Requirements:
• Recognised Diploma or Degree in Forestry, or applied Forestry
• At least 2 - 5 years’ experience in plantation forestry
• Minimum requirement to have managed outsourced contractors for at least 1 year
• Minimum requirement to have coached and mentored workers for at least 3 years.


How to Apply:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.newforests.net for more information and download the necessary application form under the careers section. Please follow the instructions noted on the application form.

Deadline: 12th April 2014

Managing Director Job Vacancy at Private Agricultural Sector Support (Pass) in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Job Title: Managing Director

Employer: Private Agricultural Sector Support (Pass)

Duty Station: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Job Descriptions:

Responsibilities:

• Reporting to and advising the Board of Trustees on various issues pertaining to the Trust;
• Networking with external partners including the Government of Tanzania, development partners and other stakeholders;
• Ensuring timely preparation and submission of quality reports to all stakeholders;
• To act as chief spokesperson of the Trust;
• S, Creating awareness, marketing and building a strong corporate image to maximize the Trust's value;
• Providing leadership in formulating, implementing and monitoring strategies to facilitate creation and wide accessibility to economically viable products, to ensure sustainability of the Trust;
• Managing overall finances of the Trust (including the CGF), mitigating financial risks and utilization of the company's assets to ensure a sustainable organization development in line with the Trust's mission;
• Ensuring management of the Trust's finances as per the law and the Boards instructions which are in line with the Trust's vision and mission;
• Ensuring that human resource capacity and appropriate management structures and policies are developed within the organization for sustainable growth; and
• Performing any other assignments as may be assigned by the Board of Trustees within the scope of PASS Trust Business.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A professional agricultural development specialist with extensive field experience in African agriculture and agribusiness development, financial, management and related field
• A good academic background with a minimum of a Master's Degree in Agronomy, Agribusiness, Finance, or related discipline, backed up by
• extensive experience in business planning, project analysis, evaluation and monitoring
• A minimum 10 years of which 5 should be at senior managerial position.
• Experience in facilitating lending to smallholders including experience in negotiating with Banks.
• Experience is commercial banking is an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent., managerial and interpersonal-skills and ability to motivate and inspire a pool of professional staff
• Have good presentation skills and familiar with Microsoft office applications,
• Have extensive experience in credit guarantee schemes and other financial or non-financial business development services required to accelerate
• investments in small and medium scale farming and agro enterprises.
• 4, Knowledge in agriculture financing.

How to Apply:
Note: For the MD position only applications of Tanzanian Nationals will be considered however for the OMO positions other East African Nationalities will be considered.

If you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above positions, send your application, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of three referees.

Please quote the respective Reference number on both on the application letter and envelope.

Applications should be submitted to the address below no later than 18 April 2014.

Applications which do not indicate the reference number or attach an application letter or fail to provide three referees will be disqualified.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Email applications should bear the reference number of the position applied for in the subject line of the email.

The Director,
Executive Selection Division,
Deloitte Consulting Limited
10th Floor PPF Tower
Cnr of Ohio Street & Garden Avenue
POBox 1559
Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania

 Deadline: 18th April 2014

Programme Officer Careers at Terre Des Hommes in Kahama Tanzania

Job Title: Programme Officer

Employer: Terre Des Hommes
Duty Station: Kahama, Tanzania

Job Descriptions:

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the overall country annual and strategic plans
• Implementation and supervision of Shinyanga Child Labour Programmes, including working with Mining Companies, Mercury Supply Chain, gold trading companies, government authorities in mining sector, labour unions and artisanal small scale gold mining companies as well as government ministries involved in services to children.
• Facilitate and organize training, meetings and learning processes with relevant stakeholders in Shinyanga
• Capacity building of partners for assigned part of partner and programme portfolio.
• Work on and maintain a good working relationship with project partners, government and companies.
• Enhance mutual understanding, cooperation and respect for respective responsibilities without compromising on supervisory responsibilities.
• Support quality of programmes and monitor the programmes and project partners through regular communications and programme visits according to the TDH guidelines and monitoring protocol.
• Support the marketing communication department with information and materials for marketing and communication, e.g. for the newsletters.
• Inform relevant persons/organizations/institutions on support given to project partners, project activities and expected results.
• Ensure that all scheduled partner and project reports such as progress reports and financial reports are delivered timely and that they are of good quality, analyze the received information and compile the necessary reports.
• Maintain the database and regularly update project documentation/ files for reference by all concerned.
• Maintain clear financial records and develop financial reports concerning activities implemented, as per the TDH guidelines.
• Analysis of future project proposals and project partners - context analysis, budgets, etc. and discuss the analysis with the Country Manager in preparation for final decision making.
• Prepare the necessary documentation for approval of new and on-going partnerships and project proposals according to the TDH guidelines and formats.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of development cooperation, sociology, law, child protection and child rights and/or education minimum up to bachelor level.
• Three years of experience in a similar position in a similar organization (International NGO, child rights programmes)
• Knowledge of and experience in project planning, project cycle management and logical framework
• Experience with Child Rights based programming and civil society organizations is a prerequisite
• Experience with programme management and financial management
• Knowledge of the political, religious and social structures of Tanzania/ Shinyanga region and the relevant languages
• Excellent writing skills in English, good knowledge of Kiswahili, an additional language is an asset
We are specifically looking for someone with:
• Ability to work independently, who is well organized and has accurate writing skills
• Presentation and facilitation skills, as well as ability to represent TDH in meetings
• Person who will display and adhere to values and principles as per TDH policy on child protection and staff behavior/presentation
• A person who is self -motivated and passionate about child protection

How to Apply:
Application procedure (refer to code PO/TZ/Shinyanga for this position)

Terre des Hommes Netherlands offers the selected candidate a competitive package of Secondary benefits entailing a monthly gross salary based on existing salary scales.

Candidates are invited to send their application letter (including your motivation), resume and at least two professional references by e-mail; a.groot@tdh.nl

Applications open to National staff only

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted within a week after the closing date.

Deadline: 30th April 2014