Technical Advisor Jobs in Tanzania at Forestry Training Institute (FTI)

Job Title: Technical Advisor (TA) – READVERTIZED

Employer: Forestry Training Institute (FTI),

Duty Station:  Arusha, with frequent travel to the project sites and other areas.

Application Deadline: 6th February 2014

Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Technical Advisor will provide support to project staff on communication including assisting with maintaining the project and liaising with the media.
- The Technical Advisor will provide advice on the design and implementation of project communication.
- The Technical Advisor will support the FTI Principal in relation to communications with development partners and other donors that might have an interest in the project.
- The Technical Advisor will provide support to the Project staff in the preparation of work plans and budgets for the ECOPRC project.
- The Technical Advisor will assist project staff in the development of project quarterly and biannual reports
- The Technical Advisor will seek the permission of the FTI Principal before sharing project data with any other organization or individual outside of FTI unless that data is already publicly available.
- The Technical Advisor will provide support to project staff including the Project Manager to resolve conflicts.
- The Technical Advisor will help to foster a culture of mutual respect and transparency within the project team and with the communities that the project seeks to serve.
- The Technical Advisor will be a member the Project Advisory Committee.
- The Technical Advisor will provide advice and support to the FTI board in relation to the implementation of the ECOPRC Project.
- The Technical Advisor will provide support in the development of terms of reference for consultants as well as monitoring consultant performance.

Relationship to other project staff and to the project advisory Committee
- The Technical Advisor will report to the FTI Principal.
- The Technical Advisor will work alongside the MJUMITA Executive Director,
- FORCONSULT Coordinator and RECOFTC in supporting the effective implementation of the project.
- The Technical Advisor will receive, review and comment on monthly and quarterly technical reports from the Project Manager and will provide technical support on all issues relating to the project.
- The Technical Advisor will provide the necessary technical support and guidance to other project staff through planning meetings, field visits, review of reports ? The Technical Advisor will report directly to the Finance administrator for any funds that she/he manages.
- The Technical Advisor will also review the FTI components of the ECOPRC project financial reports.

Qualifications and Experiences:
- PhD or MSc either in Forestry, Natural Resources Management, Agriculture, Environment or equivalent.
- 8 years experience in Participatory Forest Management or natural resources management or Environment and working with rural communities
- Experience on Climate Change and REDD+ is an added advantage
- Strong experience in Capacity Building/Participatory Training and Curriculum Development.
- Strong team building, leadership, communication, coordination, listening and
- Networking Qualities.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Willingness to travel frequently to the field sites.

Terms of Employment:
The position is for 5 years renewable every two years, subject to fulfillment of the responsibilities outlined in this document and in the project Human Resources
Manual and receipt of funds from the Royal Norwegian Embassy for the project.

Remuneration
Attractive remuneration in accordance with the special project package.


How to Apply:
GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however,
should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable
contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this
advertisement.
iv. The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the
subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which
will make the application invalid.
v. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic
certificates:
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
- Computer Certificate - Professional certificates from respective boards
- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
vi. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
vii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
viii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV
will necessitate to legal action
ix. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route
their application letters through their respective employers.
x. Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should
not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC.
45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th
 November, 2010.
xi. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason
should not apply.
xii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
xiii. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level
education should be certified by The National Examination Council of
Tanzania (NECTA)
xiv. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania
Commission for Universities (TCU)
xv. Deadline for application is 06th February, 2014 at 3:30 p.m
xvi. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate
xvii. Women are highly encouraged to apply
xviii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview
xix. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English
xx. APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING
ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:

Secretary OR Katibu
Public Service Recruitment Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika
Secretariat, Utumishi wa Umma
P. O. Box 63100 S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM. DAR ES SALAAM.

Procurement Advisor Careers at John Snow, Inc. (JSI) in Tanzania

Job Title:  Procurement Advisor (1 Position)

Employer: John Snow, Inc. (JSI)

Duty Station: Dar es Salaam

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a member of the Procurement team, working closely with other team members in conducting the local and if necessary international procurement in support of the PEPFAR funded purchase of HIV/AIDS Commodities, especially lab commodities, medicines and medical equipment.
• Lead the process to establish procurement contracts with local equipment and supply vendors, coordinating tenders and negotiations with SCMS and JSI headquarters financial and contracts management staff, and ensuring that all applicable FAR guidelines are followed and all required waivers and documentation is in place.
• Responsible for reviewing completeness and accuracy of all documentation from product ordering to the actual delivery of goods, confirming arrival of the right quantity and quality of delivered SCMS consignments.
• Use CRM and Orion (web-based SCMS shipment and financial tracking software) to enter Price Requests (PRs) to produce and analyze shipment tracking reports to provide quality MIS data for SCMS Senior Management.
• Work with SCMS headquarters, SCMS Country Director, and SCMS clients, to ensure that Price Quotes (PQs) are dutifully approved, prior to issuing purchase orders to suppliers, and that the procurement is within the established budget (from the budget tracking tool).
• Work with national counterparts and JSI/SCMS teams to identify needs and requirements for importation waivers, draft importation waivers and seek appropriate approvals.
• Follow up on waiver processing to ensure timely shipping of all goods.
• Ensure availability and proper maintenance of auditable records for all SCMS procured items, including approved supply plans and supporting documentation: PRs, PQs, bid evaluations with memorandum of Negotiation, purchase orders, invoices, quality assurance documentation, and proof of delivery as stipulated in SCMS SOPs.
• Ensure timely sharing of information with the Demand planning team and system strengthening team on expected delivery dates of all HIV/AIDS commodities procurements.
• Provide monthly and quarterly cash flow needs for local procurement to the JSI Operations Office to ensure timely payment of local suppliers.
• Ensure proper use all applicable SCMS procurement tools to conduct procurement activities as per SCMS SOPs.
• Liaise with SCMS headquarters colleagues in the Procurement Management Office and In-Country Operations Management to ensure compliance with SCMS project requirements and procurement best practices.
• Ensure timely production of periodic reports on local procurement as required by JSI, SCMS and clients.
• Maintain relationship with JSI and SCMS headquarters procurement specialists to keep abreast of all new organization and project wise developments in procurement.
• Other related duties as assigned by the supervisor or the Country Director

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Higher qualification in Public Health or Procurement and logistic professions with experience in handling health commodities procurement.
• Knowledge of US government procurement regulations.
• Experience in logistics/supply chain management including supply planning and public health procurement commodities management desirable.
• Experience in working both with the Government of Tanzania and other NGO’s preferred as well as working experience in the pharmaceutical private sector.
• Working  experience in international management and procurement of pharmaceuticals
• Excellent written and verbal English.
• Ability to prepare and present technical reports.
• Ability to work on a team to develop strategies, implementation of projects and in a setting of performance based monitoring and evaluation
• Strong coordination and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently.
• Previous work experience with USAID and other donor-funded projects desirable.
• Proficiency in common computer packages (eg. ORION) relevant to the work.  
• Able to travel locally and internationally whenever need arise

The Procurement Advisor will work under the guidance of the Director of Field Office Managed Procurement or a designated Supervisor.

Remuneration:

A competitive remuneration and benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate for the above positions based on qualification, experience and salary history.


How to apply:
Submission may be sent to:

Human Resource Manager
John Snow, Inc.
 Plot No. 392,
 Toure Drive, Masaki
 P.O .Box 9263
 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Link: http://johnsnowinc.mytribehr.com/careers

Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be contacted.

If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, kindly assume that your application was not successful.

JSI is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Deadline: 21st Oct 2013

Program Officer( Research) Job Vacancy at REPOA in Dar Es Salaam Tanzania

Job Title: Program Officer -Research


Application Deadline: 30th Sept 2013


Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manage commissioned study processes from proposal. selection, and contracts to reporting. See the detailed processes below. The officer may also be called upon to undertake specific tasks to facilitate implementation of projects.
• Build up a data bank of research associates and consultants
• Participate in development of concept notes and terms of reference for various research assignments as an input to the contracts;
• Maintain and standardize contract templates to ensure ToRs are written in a SMART way.
• Centrally manage, maintain and coordinate the following contracts:
• Collaborative research
• Visiting fellows Interns
• Act as the first line support to con-tract management and ensure contractors abide to the ToR.
• Participate in review/evaluation of research proposals and/or in identification of reviewers of various research proposals under window one;
• Participate in needs identification for strengthening the capacity of various stakeholders for REPOA and the related research agenda relevant to REPOA such as the civil society organizations and other organizations working with grassroots to carry out poverty analysis and research aiming at social change
• Participate in preparation of work plans and budgets for various programs;  
• Representing REPOA in various forums as may be required to do so from time to time;
• Undertake publications in the relevant areas of specialization

Qualifications and Mode of Engagement:
• Applicants must be holders of at least a Master's degree or equivalent qualifications with proven ability or interest in research.
• Must demonstrate quantitative research skills, have excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Must have the ability to set priorities and handle competing time and resource demands, have ability to work independently and as a team member.
• The Program Officer will initially be engaged on a two-year contract with the possibility of renewal upon satisfactory performance.

How to Apply:
All qualified applicants are welcome to apply and should send their typed application letter and detailed CV including three referees to:
The Executive Director,
REPOA 157 Mgombani Street, Regent Estate
P.O. Box 33223,
Dar es Salaam

Livelihoods Improvement Advisor Job Vacancy at Africare in Nyamongo, Tarime Tanzania

Job Title: Livelihoods Improvement Advisor/ Lake Zone Health and Economic Development Initiative

Job Purpose;
Africare is implementing HIV prevention and economic strengthening program in Mara region, the Lake Zone Health and Economic Development Initiative (LAZHEDI) with support from USAID and African Barrick Gold through the Tanzania Chamber of Minerals and Energy.

This project is being implemented in Tarime District, Mara Region targeting the socio-economic needs and unique health risks of mining communities.
Africare invites applications for filling the vacancy of Livelihoods Improvement Advisor.
The incumbent will support project staff and partners in implementing state of the art models of economic strengthening (ES) for households within the mining communities’ of Tarime.
He/she will work closely with African Barrick Gold/ North Mara Mine and government officials to ensure that the program achieves its objectives and documents results .

Duties/Responsibilities and Requirements:
• Multi-Sectoral Engagement for Economic Strengthening
• Market Analyses and Linkages f the mining community
• Strategic Planning for Economic Strengthening Activities and Sustainability
• Capacity Building, Mentoring and Training to Economic Strengthening Clusters and Small Business Owners
• Monitoring and Evaluation of Economic Strengthening Activities

Desired Knowledge and Skills:
• Demonstrated understanding of key economic challenges facing most vulnerable households in Tanzania;
• Demonstrated knowledge of gender-related issues facing vulnerable households, particularly with a focus on rural Tanzanian settings.
• Demonstrated organizational, work management, and group process skills, ability to take initiative to identify and propose new tasks and procedures.
• Ability to take initiative and identify and propose innovative approaches to enhance project results and impact.
• Demonstrated ability to impart savings and entrepreneurship skills to community members to facilitate alternative income earning sources.
• Demonstrated competence in the use of software applications Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills used in an office setting.
• Ability to travel extensively to project sites as required.
.Possession of M&E skills with ability to analyze data and make effective program decisions based on available data.
• Possess excellent leadership skills and ability to relate to effectively communicate and build consensus with a wide-range of stakeholders - from community caregivers to local government authorities.
• Ability to function effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment for planning and program coordination.

Qualifications:
• Knowledge of economic development best practices and specific strategies for sustainable economic development of vulnerable populations including demonstrated knowledge of and experience with market development best practices such as value chain development, and microfinance is a key requirement.
• Prior experience of working in a USAID or USG funded project and coordinating public private partnerships (PPP) a plus.
• Masters degree or equivalent in Business, Economics, and development studies Preferred or Bachelors Degree with equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years professional experience, with at least 3 years direct experience designing and implementing sustainable market development programs.
• Extensive experience in implementing donor funded programs/projects that focus on economic strengthening and market linkages.

How to Apply:
All interested applicants to submit a cover letter (2pages) and a resume, addressing to:
Human Resources Manager
Africare Tanzania
116 Galu Street, Ada Estate - Kinondoni
P.O. Box 63187,
Dar es salaam- Tanzania
Application Deadline: 23rd Sept 2013

Results & Performance Advisor Jobs at KPMG Tanzania

Job Title: Results & Performance Advisor

Employer: KPMG Tanzania
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam
Application Deadline:20th Aug 2013

KPMG DAS wishes to secure the services of Results & Performance Advisor who will be reporting to AECF Tanzania Country Representative (with a dotted line to M&E Manager).
Background:
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has contracted KPMG Development Advisory Services (KPMG DAS) to provide fund management services for the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (the AECF or the Fund).
AGRA have contracted KPMG DAS to set up and implement a “special windows” of the AECF (in essence a series of targeted competitions) called “Tanzania Agribusiness Window” (TZAW) which focus on making agribusiness markets work better for the poor in Tanzania by sourcing, selecting and supporting private sector agribusiness and “Renewable Energy and Adaptive Climate Technologies (REACT) which focus on identifying and funding innovative private sector projects in renewable energy (off-grid solutions, biogas, bio-mass) and climate adaptation services and technologies (water management, agricultural adaptation) Both windows became operational in Oct 2010.
Skills and Experience:
• 6- 8 years experience Monitoring and Evaluation of development projects
• Excellent planning, facilitation and mentoring skills
• Understanding of the operations of Development Partners
• Demonstrated understanding of the DCED Standard and M4P approach
• Experience of supporting organizations to strengthen their approaches to monitoring, learning and evaluation
• Understanding of the Tanzania business operating environment
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Person Specification
• Graduate/Masters qualification in related field
• High performing team player, able to contribute to the effectiveness of AECF Tanzania’s programme management, but also effective working independently and without supervision
• Adaptability and flexibility in taking on, and contributing to, new approaches
• Willingness to learn and support learning of others
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Agribusiness Advisor
Applications should be sent to the following address by:
 “AECF Professional Positions”
KPMG Tanzania, 11th Floor, PPF Tower
Garden Avenue/Ohio Street
P 0 Box 1160, Dar es Salaam.
E-mail: mlyamuya@kpmg.co.tz

Renewable Energy and Climate Change Advisor Jobs at KPMG Tanzania

Job Title: Renewable Energy and Climate Change Advisor

Employer: KPMG Tanzania
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam
Application Deadline:20th Aug 2013

KPMG DAS wishes to secure the services of Renewable Energy and Climate Change Advisor who will be reporting to AECF Tanzania Country Representative (with a dotted line to REACT Manager).
Background:
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has contracted KPMG Development Advisory Services (KPMG DAS) to provide fund management services for the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (the AECF or the Fund).
AGRA have contracted KPMG DAS to set up and implement a “special windows” of the AECF (in essence a series of targeted competitions) called “Renewable Energy and Adaptive Climate Technologies (REACT) which focuses on identifying and funding innovative private sector projects in renewable energy (off-grid solutions, biogas, bio-mass) and climate adaptation services and technologies (water management, agricultural adaptation) Both windows became operational in Oct 2010.
Skills and Experience:
• 5- 8 years experience in renewable energy and/or climate change fields
• Excellent planning, facilitation and mentoring skills
• Experience of supporting private sector organizations to strengthen their operations
• Experience of supporting organizations to strengthen their approaches to monitoring, learning and evaluation
• Understanding of the Tanzania business operating environment
• Understanding of the operations of Development Partners
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Person Specification
• Graduate/Masters qualification in related field
• High performing team player, able to contribute to the effectiveness of AECF Tanzania’s programme management, but also effective working independently and without supervision
• Adaptability and flexibility intaking on,and contributing to, new approaches
• Willingness to learn and support learning of others
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Results & Performance Advisor
Applications should be sent to the following address by:
 “AECF Professional Positions”
KPMG Tanzania, 11th Floor, PPF Tower
Garden Avenue/Ohio Street
P 0 Box 1160, Dar es Salaam.
E-mail: mlyamuya@kpmg.co.tz

Agribusiness Advisor Jobs at KPMG Tanzania

Job Title: Agribusiness Advisor

Employer: KPMG Tanzania
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam
Application Deadline:20th Aug 2013

KPMG DAS wishes to secure the services of an Agribusiness Advisor who will be reporting to AECF Tanzania Country Representative and will be responsible for supporting AECF grantees and prospective grantees.
Background:
The Alliance for a Green Revolution ¡n Africa (AGRA) has contracted KPMG Development Advisory Services (KPMG DAS) to provide fund management services for the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (the AECF or the Fund).
AGRA have contracted KPMG DAS to set up and implement a “special window” of the AECF (in essence a series of targeted competitions) called “Tanzania Agribusiness Window” (TZAW). This Window became operational in October 2010.
TZAW will focus on making agribusiness markets work better for the poor inTanzania by sourcing, selecting and supporting private sector agribusiness to invest in new, innovative and commercially viable business ideas that have a large development impact on the rural poor in Tanzania.
Skills and Experience:
• 5- 8 years experience in agribusiness
• Excellent planning, facilitation and mentoring skills
• Experience of supporting private sector organizations to strengthen their operations
• Experience of supporting organizations to strengthen their approaches to monitoring, learning and evaluation
• Understanding oftheTanzania business operating environment
• Understanding ofthe operations of Development Partners
• Fluency in written and spoken English and KiSwahili
Person Specification;
• Graduate/Masters qualification in Agriculture/Agricultural Economics/Business
• High performing team player, able to contribute to the effectiveness of AECFTanzania’s programme management, but also effective working independently and without supervision
• Adaptability and flexibility ¡n taking on, and contributing to, new approaches
• Willingness to learn and support learning of others
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Applications should be sent to the following address by:
“AECF Professional Positions”
KPMG Tanzania, 11th Floor, PPF Tower
Garden Avenue/Ohio Street
P 0 Box 1160, Dar es Salaam.
Fax: 255-22-2113343
E-mail: mlyamuya@kpmg.co.tz