Principal Engineer II (Resident Engineer) job at Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS)

Vacancy title: Principal Engineer II (Resident Engineer)

Deadline of this Job: Monday, April 01 2024 

Duty Station: Within Tanzania , Dodoma, East Africa

JOB DETAILS:

Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) is vested with the responsibility of Maintenance and Development of the Trunk and Regional Roads Network in Tanzania Mainland. It is also responsible in conducting Axle Load Control Operations using weighbridge scales.

The Regional Manager TANROADS Dodoma on behalf of the Chief Executive TANROADS is looking for a suitable qualified and competent Tanzanians to fill vacant posts available for one (1) projects of Upgrading of Ntyuka Jet – Mvumi – Kikombo Jet (76km) and Chololo – Mapinduzi (TPDF HQ) 5km to bitumen Standard; Section I – Ntyuka – Mvumi – Makulu (8.6km) and Section II: Kikombo Jet – Chololo – Mapinduzi (TPDFHO) 10.4km)

TANROADS therefore intends to recruit qualified and competent staff to fill vacancy posts on specified contract for the aforementioned projects in the following fields.

Position Title: Principal Engineer II (Resident Engineer) -1 Post

Entry Qualification:

Holders of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering, Transportation Engineering or equivalent from a recognized Institution with working experience of at least ten (10) years in related field and two (2) projects experience of the same nature as Resident Engineer. Must be registered by ERB as Professional Engineer and Master’s Degree will be added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Shall head the site staff and shall be responsible for all technical and administrative aspects on site

2. To supervise contractor at site and force account operations

• To prepare work plans for the project

1. To manage quality control:

2. To manage project contracts

3. To prepare progress reports for contracts:

• To process contractor invoices and facilitates payments:

• To attend regular site meetings and prepare minutes:

1. To monitor implementation of Social and Environmental Impact mitigation measures during the construction of the works in consultation with the Environmental Specialist of TANROADS.

2. Keeping updatedall records including reports, works diaries, correspondences, instructions given to contractors), test records, measurement and quantity calculations, payment records and all other relevant documents pertaining to the works operations and supervision contracts: and

3. To perform such other related duties as may be assigned by the Resident Project Manager(RPM)

Successful applicants must be ready to work for considerable lengths of time in Dodoma Region where the project is located.

Terms of Service:

1. The Terms of Employment: Specified Contract for 1 year or more upon completion of the Project.

2. Salary: TANROADS Salary scale with other site allowances as per TANROADS Incentive Policy

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure:

All interested and qualified Tanzanians are invited to submit their applications enclosing their detailed and Signed Curriculum Vitae, Certified Copies of relevant Education and Professional Certificates with names of two reputable referees and their contact addresses, telephone number(s) and e-mail addresses, so as to reach the below mentioned addressee not later than 16.30 hours on 1st April, 2024.

Late Applications will not be considered for evaluation under this recruitment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Those applicants who will not be contacted for interview should consider themselves unsuccessful.

Applications should be submitted to: –

The Regional Manager,TANROADS-DODOMA,

P 0 Box 902,

DODOMA.

Business Development Officer Job Vacancy at Old Mutual

 Job Title: Business Development Officer at Old Mutual

Company: Old Mutual

Location: Tanzania

State: Dar Es Salaam 

Job type: Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description

This role is individually accountable for broking unit and increasing the volume of profitable business from broking through provision of tailor-made services that exceed their expectations in a manner that ensures achievement of set business targets

*To recruit new brokers as per the set target

*Design and implement a robust engagement plan with brokers

*Develop robust training and development programs for all brokers that covers products, processes and procedures.

*Daily coordination and monitoring of the sales initiatives

*Prospect New business, submit terms and close to meet set targets

*Liase with Underwriting Manager to ensure the retention of business from brokers

*Conduct market intelligence to get information crucial for the development of the broker channel

*Premium collections as per the Cash & Carry law and the company’s credit policy

*Ensures acceptable levels of business retention (i.e. preservation of existing business) are always maintained; and any existing business lost due to unavoidable circumstances is replaced by other suitable accounts (over and above the new business acquisition target for the year)

*Ensure sales promotions as per the company’s strategies

*Closely monitors customer service satisfaction to ensure renewals are not threatened; negotiates renewal terms well in advance and sends formal renewal confirmations to clients before the renewal dates.

*Maintains, and regularly updates business progress reports.

*Frequent visits to intermediaries to make sure that the relationship is cemented and to do a regular reconciliation with Finance

Skills:

Accountability, Excellent organizational, planning and prioritizing skills, New Business Acquisition, New Businesses, Profitability, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Taking Initiative, Training and Development

Education:

Bachelors Degree (B): Marketing (Required)

Method of Application:

Submit your CV and Application on Company Website via this link.

https://oldmutual.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Old_Mutual_Careers/job/Dar-Es-Salaam/Business-Development-Officer-Broking_JR-36771

Closing Date : 4th March, 2024.

Marine Research Assistant x4 at WCS in Tanzania

 Job Title: Marine Research Assistant x4 at WCS

Company: WCS

Location: Tanzania

State: Dar Es Salaam Jobs

Job type: Full-Time

Job Description

Post Title: Marine Research Assistant

Supervisor: WCS Marine Program Coordinator

Background

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and its partners are tackling the issue of deteriorating marine environments in the Western Indian Ocean by working with local communities, Government authorities, and private stakeholders to improve management and conservation in coastal waters across Tanzania Mainland, and Zanzibar. The Western Indian Ocean is a socially and biologically diverse region that contains some of the world’s most extensive and climate-resilient coral reefs and mangroves, which are critical sources of protein, coastal protection, and income to coastal populations. Yet, the integrity of the region’s ecosystems is threatened by the overexploitation of fisheries, habitat clearing, and pollution. These threats are exacerbated by the impacts of climate change, including sea level rise, coral bleaching, and storm events. WCS is leading conservation projects across all major seascapes in Northern Tanzania, including Zanzibar and the proposed TransBoundary Conservation Area (TBCA) between southern Kenya and northern Tanzania.

In this context, WCS is seeking 4 research assistants to work in the offices of Pemba and Tanga. The ideal candidate is a motivated, dynamic, and technically skilled individual to support the implementation and planning of activities across the Pemba Channel. The role will focus on supporting the team in the implementation on the ground of activities in support of marine conservation. The candidate will join our growing marine team and will involve frequent travel to field sites in Pemba and Tanga.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

*Support dialog with fishing communities to strengthen fishery co-management.

*Work with MPA rangers and officials to support MPA management.

*Be responsible for data collection and analysis of various ecological data.

*Activity report writing

*Budget and work plan preparation

*Represent WCS in meetings with stakeholders.

Qualifications and Requirements

*A bachelor’s degree in a marine-related subject

*Familiarity with working in the Marine environment and with communities

*Knowledge of MS Excel and Word

*Fluency in English and Swahili is required.

*Ability to swim and be comfortable in water.

Preferred Qualifications:

*Diving experience and certifications

*Experience in monitoring coral reefs, mangroves, and/or ETP species

*Experience with GIS and spatial analysis (QGIS or ArcGIS)

*Programming in R/Python

Project Location & reporting

The Candidate will be based at one of the WCS offices in Pemba or Tanga. Reporting to the WCS Marine Program Coordinator

Terms:

1 year from the date of recruitment with the possibility of renewal Subject to performance and Availability of funds. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience.

Method of Application:

Qualified candidates should send: Cover letter and CV Only Applications should be sent via email to: WCS Tanzania addressed to the County Director at wcshrtanzania@wcs.org with the Subject: “Application for Marine Research Assistant Vacancy” Applications should be submitted by: February 26th 2024 5:00 PM EA TIME.

Note: WCS Does not receive money in exchange for employment. Should you be asked for money in exchange for an interview opportunity or a job, please contact the police immediately. All WCS job applications will be received through wcshrtanzania@wcs.org and not otherwise.