Head of Procurement and Supplies Unit Jobs at Iringa Urban Water Supply & Sanitation Authority (IRUWASA)

Job Title: Head of Procurement and Supplies Unit

Employer: Iringa Urban Water Supply & Sanitation Authority (IRUWASA)
Duty Station: Iringa
Application Deadline: 27th Aug 2013

Duties and Responsibilities
• Advises the Managing Director on all matters related to procurement and supplies.
• Reviews, formulates and updates changes in procurement policies of the Authority for final decision.
• Establishes effective inventory control and materials management policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations and ensures their implementation.
• Supports the functioning of, and serve as the Secretariat to the Authority's Tender Board and implement decisions of the Tender Board.
• Prepares minutes of the Tender Board and maintains records of all procurement disposal and related activities.
• Serves as stock verifier and inspect goods for quality and quantity upon delivery, issue or during storage.
• Deals with stores, purchasing/procurement or clearing and forwarding management and matters related to them.
• Supervises and carries out stock counts, stock valuations and establishes provisions for obsolete and slow moving items.
• Plans, coordinates and manages and recommends procurement and disposal by tender except jurisdiction and award of contracts.
• Liaises and compiles all procurement requirements of the different directorates. departments and units.
• Liaises with bidders on procurement matters within his/her mandate.
• Conducts inspection on the quality of procured items.
• Keeps procurement documents in safe custody.
• Prepares departmental procurement budgets.
• Conducts coaching and training junior procurement staff on emerging changes in the procurement field.
• Controls payments according to the laid down rules and procedures.
• Verifies and authorises procurement payments.
• Ensures adherence to proper procurement practices and procedures.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the Managing Director.

Qualifications and Working Experience
• Holder of Masters Degree in Materials Management or Procurement and Supplies Management or Procurement and Logistics Management or Supply Chain Management.
• He or she must have been Certified as Supplies Professional (CSP) or Certified as Procurement and Supplies Professional (CPSP). The Candidate must be registered by the PSPTB/NBMM as authorized procurement/supplies officer.
• He or she must have a working experience of ten years (1 O) in a relevant field, of which 3 years should be at managerial level.
• Competence in any inventory management computer package is necessary.

Age Limit: Age should be between 35 and 45 years.

Remuneration
According to IRUWASA Salary Scale IWAS 11 = (2,600,OOO.OO).

How to Apply:
1. Application letter shall be handwritten and be supported by the following documents:-
2. Reliable contact postal address, email address and telephone/mobile numbers.
3. Detailed up-to date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
4. Copies of relevant certificates.
5. Certified copy of birth certificate.
6. Names and contact addresses of at least three referees.
   Applicants who were retired from the Public Service for whatever reasons should not apply. On top of the envelope applicant should mark the post he/she is applying for.

All applications should be addressed to:-
The Managing Director,
Iringa Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority,
P.O.Box 570
Iringa
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Careers at Raleigh International - Transport Coordinator

Job Title: Transport Coordinator

Employer: Raleigh International
Duty Station: Dar Es Salaam
Application Deadline: 28th August 2013
 
Responsibilities:
• Line management of drivers and security guards employed by Raleigh Tanzania, enforcing high standards of driving safety at all times.
• Inspection and maintenance of all Raleigh Tanzania vehicles to manufacturers specifications and keeping clear maintenance records.
• Ensuring Raleigh Tanzania vehicles meet legal requirements.
• Scheduling of driver and vehicle movements in consultation with the CPM and to act as a driver when required.
• Coordination of local transport providers (bus and truck operators) to move volunteers and equipment in accordance with Raleigh International’s standard operating procedures.
• Negotiation with local transport providers to ensure best value and safety, governed by written service agreements.
• Working as a team player in supporting Raleigh Tanzania’s country programme delivery.
• Carry out any other tasks reasonably requested by the CPM.

Person Specification:
Essential
• Extensive experience in off-road driving using 4-wheel drive vehicles.
• Knowledge and experience in fleet management, including supervisión of staff.
• Knowledge and experience of implementing vehicle maintenance schedules.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Experience of managing a budget and keeping accurate financial records.
• An enthusiastic, energetic personality, witha ‘can do’ attitude
• Commitment to the aims, ethos and culture of Raleigh International
• Clean driving licence
• Competence in using computers to manage and present information.
Desirable
• Vehicle repair and maintenance skills.
• Experience of working with young people of different cultures and backgrounds.
• Experience of working with volunteers.
• An understanding of international, environmental and development issues.

How to Apply:
Please send a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements presented in the Person Specification above, plus a copy of your Curriculum Vitae / resume to Mr Michael Combellack m.combellack@raleighinternational.org

Partnership for Growth Component, Monitoring and Evaluation Mission M&E Project Careers at Management Systems International MSI - Tanzania

Job Title: Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor—Partnership for Growth Component, Monitoring and Evaluation Mission M&E Project, Tanzania

Employer: Management Systems International MSI - Tanzania
Duty Station: Tanzania
Application Deadline: 15th Sept 2013

Proposal Summary:
The anticipated three-year USAID-funded Monitoring and Evaluation Mission M&E Project will provide on-the-ground support on performance monitoring, data verification, evaluation of the impact, output and outcome results and environmental compliance of the USAID/Tanzania program portfolio, covering the following technical areas:
• Health
• Education
• Economic Growth
• Democracy and Governance
• Agriculture
• Natural Resources
• Partnership for Growth Initiative

Job Summary:
MSI is recruiting for a Senior Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Specialist to be embedded in the Government of Tanzania (GOT), directly supervising the Partnership for Growth (PFG) component for the project.

Responsibilities:
• To facilitate performance monitoring and evaluation as indicated in PFG work plans and score cards. Conduct and/or facilitate data collection and reports preparation, follow-up on communication and logistical needs from pertinent ministries and agencies
• Work regularly with the GOT-PFG secretariat housed at the President's Office of Planning Commission.
• Coordinate M&E efforts with the USAID/Tanzania mission and other GOT offices (e.g. PMO).
• Develop and implement a strategy that will ensure sustainability of performance monitoring & evaluation process even after the five-year implementation of PFG.
• Coordinate and be responsible for all data collection, monitoring, report generation, evaluation and related tasks.
• Facilitate training and capacity building of M & E staff and/or units from different GOT ministries & agencies.

Qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Statistics or Economics with ten years of demonstrated experience in M&E systems design, management and implementing development projects at a senior level; or a Master’s degree with minimum of five years demonstrated experience in the requested field
• Experience and knowledge in working with GOT and monitoring and System framework of MKUKUTA.
• Proven experience working within the GOT (former GOT employee will be preferred).
•  Ability to provide expert guidance to technical teams in developing and updating performance monitoring plans.
• Demonstrated M&E experience on USAID-funded projects in East and Southern Africa.
• Experience leading an evaluation team.
• Familiarity with current USAID policies related to evaluation and performance management.
• Fluent speaking Kiswahili language is required.

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