Business, Management and IT at VSO

Business, Management and IT at VSO

Type of role:	Business, management and IT
Location:	Mwanza, Tanzania
Application Closing Date:	1 Feb 2020
Interview date:	TBC
Start date:	March 2020

VSO is the world’s leading international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty. Working in 24 countries around the world, our unique role in international development is to place committed volunteers with carefully selected organisations where their skills can have the greatest impact. As a VSO volunteer you’ll live and work in some of the world’s poorest communities. By sharing your unique skills and experience you’ll help generate new ideas and new ways of doing things, helping the communities you work in lift themselves out of poverty. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change, that will impact generations to come. Join us as a VSO volunteer and help us work towards our vision of a world without poverty.

Role overview

The Ideal person will train the Lake Zone Youth to improve market awareness and help them identify business opportunities. The candidate will work hand in hand with corporate volunteers who will be engaged in the similar position or Life Skills expert to engage marginalized youth on soft skills that will help them on how to employ themselves and or prepare for the labour market and promote their business.

Skills, qualifications and experience

Skills, Knowledge and Experience
• Minimum 3 years in business management and Entrepreneurship experience in a large corporation.
• Lead in an organization development role.
• New business development and/or start-up
• Project management.
• Basic finance management
• Facilitation and training skills.
• Experience in developing Operational Processes that decrease costs, increase efficiency and quality to meet customer needs.
• Managed and directed teams to efficiently develop cost effective innovative solutions that drive results.
• Ability to drive results on a shoestring budget.
• Able to formulate and implement SME adherence to national product regulations, policies and procedures.

Knowledge/qualifications:
• A bachelor degree in economics, business, Entrepreneurship, marketing, Social Science or related subject.

Desirable Criteria:
• Experience in training the Trainer (TOT).
• Experience in business management
• Experience in new business development and/or start-up.
• Ability to inspire young people.
• Inspirational speaking skills.
• Previous experience in building mutually beneficial alliances and networks at senior level.
• Previous experience in working in a multicultural environment.
• Previous experience in starting or managing a business.
• Previous experience in facilitating group sessions.

Competencies and Behaviour

At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

• Ability to be open minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge

Equal Opportunities

VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

Allowance

As a VSO volunteer, you will be sharing your skills with local communities on a full time basis. VSO will cover your travel, vaccinations, accommodation, and medical insurance costs, along with a local living allowance which will be paid in local currency. This allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home. You will also receive some financial support to contribute to your on-going expenses at home.

Accommodation

VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.

Some background about VSO

Much has changed since VSO started 60 years ago. We’ve gone from being a UK charity to a truly global development organisation. In 2016/2017 alone, we worked with over 7,000 volunteers from all over the world and from all backgrounds to deliver services that had an impact on the lives of almost 2.6 million people in the 24 countries where we work. Our programmes focus on the areas of health, education and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience building, social accountability, gender and social inclusion. We believe progress is only possible when we work together and that strong partnerships are crucial to delivering positive change. That’s why we work with over 500 partner organisations, from local and national governments, to businesses, NGOs, funders, charities and community groups. Currently, over 30% of our people are recruited from within the country in which they work, and we continue to grow the share of community and national volunteers involved in our programmes. We also send increasing numbers of volunteers from one developing country to another. However, our vision has remained the same; to build a world without poverty.

If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.

To submit your application, click on ‘Make an application’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

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Senior Supply Chain Officer at The International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Senior Supply Chain Officer at The International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Requisition ID: req7798

Job Title: Senior Supply Chain Officer

Sector: Supply Chain

Employment Category: Fixed Term

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Kibondo, Tanzania

Job Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is an International Non-Governmental Organization working in 40 countries, responding to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.

With funding from donor governments, institutions, companies and individual supporters we strive to support people meet their basic rights with dignity and to be protected. In Tanzania, the IRC supports refugees and Tanzanian people in- and – out of camps with education and protection services.

If you are Tanzanian, with excellent strategic vision, professional skills, an understanding and leadership experience in humanitarian, INGO or development work with a cutting edge outlook, willingness to take action to have a positive impact for the clients we serve, then please consider applying for this position:

Job Overview/Summary:  Solicit quotes from suppliers in Kibondo, prepare bids and work with procurement Committee in Kibondo on vendor selection. Ensure that all IRC purchases comply with IRC Global procurement policies and procedures adapted from Global Procurement Unit manual & UNHCR procurement procedure.

Major Responsibilities:

• Conduct procurement through established, ad-hoc, authorized and MPA suppliers and establish a list of honest and reliable (accredited) suppliers, for IRC within Kibondo district and Kigoma region.
• Solicit for more suppliers for selected supplies that are purchased on regular basis, but which are not contracted and then include them under MPA suppliers.
• With assistance of IT and storekeeper establish a reasonable and appropriate reorder level for ordering and delivery of all items -IT inclusive, except construction, and non vehicle operation-related goods/supplies.
• With assistance of Senor Supply Chain Manager, provide technical advice for Programs on raising PRs, track all PRs and POs. Submit PR tracking report to Senor Supply Chain Manager any time as required.
• Make sure that all procurement data entering in BVA system are accurate and correct and the data entered in the BVA is in high quality.
• In collaboration with Senor Supply Chain Manager, liaise with the Supply Chain Office department in Dar on follow up Outstanding PRs and Pos, conduct regular market surveys, update the price list quarterly and share with programs for procurement preparations.
• Assist Programs on preparing small medium contracts where applicable. Participate in preparing major construction, service, and goods contracts.
• In collaboration with Civil Technician, solicit for bids on all construction works to be implemented by IRC Kibondo.
• Design and implement internal controls within the purchasing/procurement system of the field      office Kibondo. Ensure that the commodity tracking system is adhered to by the storekeepers and perform periodic spot-checks and ensure the timely delivery of goods.
• Make sure that the details for ATC is accuracy before submitting for clearance and ensure that store cycle counts activity is done as per procedure. Also ensure Supply Chain maintain reliable authorized and contracted suppliers who passed ATC checks
• In collaboration with Senior Supply Chain Manager, prepare RFPs for solicitation of contracted suppliers for regularly purchased services and goods. Participate in contractors prequalification.
• Review all reports prepared by Procurement/Supply Chain Assistant for accuracy and in compliance with acceptable formats before submitting to Programs and Senior Supply Chain Manager.

Human Resource/Personnel Functions:

• Supervise Kibondo, Mtendeli and Nduta based Supply Chain personnel
• Assist in recruitment of Supply Chain staff by participating developing supply chain position requirement s and participate in conducting interviews.
• Attend and participate in regular Supply Chain Meetings.   Liaise with HR, Field Manager and Senior Supply Chain Manager in Kibondo field office on Supply Chain staffing needs.
• Liaise with Dar office, Immigration offices Kibondo to ensure availability of permits for IRC visitors who did not enter through Dar

Prologs:

• Responsible for entering data in BVA; create all reports available in procurement module from BVA System.
• In collaboration with storekeeper, updating all assets on Prologs and ensures all materials purchased are recorded accurately as recoded in the PR and as priced on the PO/invoice.

 Logistics activities:

• Maintain procurement filling system as per Global Procurement Unit guidelines
• Participate and provide inputs in preparation of procurement plans
• Submit monthly Procurement Reports and cash projections to Senior Supply Chain Manager
• Maintain a list of reliable suppliers, ensure suppliers are cleared for ATC prior to conducting business with them
•  Immediately report to IT for any problem related to BVA system.
• Conduct regular/surprise store spot checks to verify quality and quantity of materials received matching with specifications on the Purchase Order, and accurately recorded in prologs
  

Common duties

• Attend and participate in identified training’s organized by your supervisor.
• Follow any new procedures and guidelines designated in circulars from Country Director.
• Report any violations of the IRC Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Code of Conduct (TZ and World-wide) as per the IRC TZ reporting mechanism. The reporting of violations is an obligation on the part of all staff members.
• Assist where necessary in undertaking activities that aim to prevent the occurrence of sexual abuse and exploitation of refugees by IRC and other humanitarian workers
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor.

 

Qualifications

• Degree in Materials Management or any relevant field.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Kiswahili language
• Strong computer skills.
• High integrity and able to work under pressure.
• Prior experience working in a similar position is an added advantage.

 

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Conservation Officer II- Civil Engineering at Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa)

Conservation Officer II- Civil Engineering at Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa)

POST	CONSERVATION OFFICER II- CIVIL ENGINEERING – 1 POST
POST CATEGORY(S)	ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION
EMPLOYER	TANZANIA NATIONAL PARKS (TANAPA)
APPLICATION TIMELINE:	2020-01-17 2020-01-31
JOB SUMMARY	N/A
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES	(i)Preparing relevant designs, cost estimates for projects in the Park or at the corporate level; (ii)Advising and supervising projects under construction and ensure proper choice of materials and equipment; (iii)Identifying and requesting requirements for civil work; (iv)Inspecting infrastructures and preparing preventive maintenance schedules for the infrastructures; (v)Issuing certificate of project completion; (vi)Preparing specification and technical reports for projects and other activities in the related field; (vii)Participate in preparation of annual budget; (viii)Ensuring and implementing best practices in areas of work specialization; (ix)Performing any other related duties assigned by the superior; (x)Coordinating construction and maintenance of airstrip infrastructure and facilities; (xi)Providing technical advice to airstrip users on alterations or additions to existing structures; and (xii)Preparing site plan for park development projects.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE	Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institution and must be registered by the Engineers Registration Board (ERB) as a “Graduate Engineer.”
REMUNERATION	TNPSS E

 

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Conservation Ranger III- Artisan x6 at Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa)

Conservation Ranger III- Artisan x6 at Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa)

POST	CONSERVATION RANGER III- ARTISAN – 6 POST
POST CATEGORY(S)	HR & ADMINISTRATION
EMPLOYER	TANZANIA NATIONAL PARKS (TANAPA)
APPLICATION TIMELINE:	2020-01-17 2020-01-31
JOB SUMMARY	N/A
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES	(i)Identifying materials/spares parts required for the work to be done according to one’s field of specialization; (ii)Performing preventive and routine maintenance to motor vehicles, machine and boats, water pipes systems, civil structure, wooden structures, domestic electric systems depending one’s fields of specialization; (iii)Performing major maintenance and minor repair; (iv)Inspecting and repairing motor vehicles wiring and lighting systems (v)Assisting Technicians in day to day activities; (vi)Adhering to safety standards in work environment (vii)Ensuring proper up keep of work environment (viii)Performing panel beating and general car body works, (ix)Preparing timely periodic work reports; (x)Inspecting, designing, assembling and installing sanitary and water pipes systems; (xi)Constructing, plastering, altering and demolishing buildings, bridges or other civil works; (xii)Designing and performing wood works (xiii)Inspecting, installing, and servicing domestic electric wiring; (xiv)Implementing best practices in areas of work specialization; and (xv)Performing any other related duties as assigned by superior.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE	Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with Trade Test Grade III or Relevant CBET Level in Motor Vehicles Mechanics or Auto mobile or any other relevant fields from a recognized training Institution.
REMUNERATION	TNPSS B

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Conservation Ranger III- Wildlife Management-Driving x15 at Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa)

Conservation Ranger III- Wildlife Management-Driving x15 at Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa)

POST	CONSERVATION RANGER III- WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT-DRIVING – 15 POST
POST CATEGORY(S)	HR & ADMINISTRATION
EMPLOYER	TANZANIA NATIONAL PARKS (TANAPA)
APPLICATION TIMELINE:	2020-01-17 2020-01-31
JOB SUMMARY	N/A
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES	(i)Driving assigned motor vehicles, ensuring security and safety of the vehicle, passengers and goods on and off the road; (ii)Accounting for fuels, oil and spares parts as per stipulated procedures; (iii)Taking routine checks on the vehicles systems, conducting preventive maintenance and reporting on detected malfunctions of the vehicle systems; (iv)Recording motor vehicle operations, repair and maintenance in logbooks. (v)Undertaking minor repair and maintenance of vehicles; (vi)Participating in repair and maintenance of vehicles; (vii)Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle and park; and (viii)Ensuring safety of passengers and their belongings
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE	Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with Certificate of Vehicle Driving from a recognized institution and valid Driving License Class E, D and C. A holder of Basic or Technician Certificate in Wildlife related fields or One-year National Service Certificate will be an added advantage.
REMUNERATION	TAN 01

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Conservation Assistant II- Wildlife Management-Tourism at Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa)

Conservation Assistant II- Wildlife Management-Tourism at Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa)

POST DETAILS
POST CONSERVATION ASSISTANT II- WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT-TOURISM – 1 POST
POST CATEGORY(S) TOURISM AND TRAVEL
EMPLOYER TANZANIA NATIONAL PARKS (TANAPA)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2020-01-17 2020-01-31
JOB SUMMARY N/A
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(i)Receiving and attending park visitors;

(ii)Guiding and providing interpretation to visitors/tourists on walking safari, mountain trekking, game viewing and on other tourism activities;

 

(iv)Participating in tourism promotion activities;

(v)Supervising cleanliness of tourism facilities;

(vi)Ensuring visitors comply to park rules and regulations;

 

(viii)Conduct tourism patrol for surprise check at the park; and

(ix)Participate in feasibility studies for new tourism products and activities.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Ordinary Diploma either in Wildlife Management, Conservation Science, Wildlife Tourism or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.

REMUNERATION TAN 01

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Conservation Assistant III-wildlife Management-ecology x 4 at Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa)

Conservation Assistant III-wildlife Management-ecology x 4 at Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa)

POST DETAILS
POST CONSERVATION ASSISTANT II-WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT-ECOLOGY – 4 POST
POST CATEGORY(S) TOURISM AND TRAVEL
EMPLOYER TANZANIA NATIONAL PARKS (TANAPA)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2020-01-17 2020-01-31
JOB SUMMARY N/A
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(i)Conducting animal census and bird counting;

(ii)Carrying out early burning and fire suppression;

 

(iv)Participating in data entry and digital mapping of respective Park;

(v)Collecting and compiling weather records / statistics;

(vi)Implementing waste management plan;

(vii)Controlling exotic species in the park;

(viii)Participating in ecosystem monitoring;

(ix)Conducting ecological surveys and species identification;

(x)Collect and store weather and eco-hydrological data;

(xi)Participating in data entry, analysis, and mapping of park resources;

(xii)Carrying out early burning and fire suppression;

(xiii)Coordinate and supervise proper waste collection and disposal;

(xiv)Controlling exotic species in the park; and

(xv)Protecting and conserving park’s natural resources.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Diploma either in Wildlife Management, Conservation Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

REMUNERATION TNPSS C

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Conservation Assistant II – Clinical Service at Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa)

Conservation Assistant II – Clinical Service at Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa)

POST DETAILS
POST CONSERVATION ASSISTANT II – CLINICAL SERVICE – 1 POST
POST CATEGORY(S) HEALTHCARE AND PHARMACEUTICAL
EMPLOYER TANZANIA NATIONAL PARKS (TANAPA)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2020-01-17 2020-01-31
JOB SUMMARY N/A
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(i)Diagnosing and treating common illnesses;

(ii)Prescribing medicine to patients;

(iii)Providing appropriate, comprehensive and good quality clinical services to patients;

(iv)Attending medical emergencies;

(v)Coordinating Reproductive Child Health Services (RCH);

(vi)Carrying out minor surgeries;

(vii)Preparing and submitting medical reports to relevant authority;

(viii)Coordinating with the office of District Medical Officer in provision of health services in the park;

(ix)Implementing best practices in areas of work specialization;

(x)Providing health services in compliance to National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) guidelines;

(xi)Referring patients for further management and follow up referral cases;

(xii)Ensuring safe–keeping of medicine, first aid kit and other medical materials and equipment;

(xiii)Requesting appropriate medical facilities, materials and equipment;

(xiv)Preparing and distributing first aid kit in the park;

(xv)Providing first aid and preventive care training to people in the park;

(xvi)Educating and sensitizing people on infectious and none infectious diseases and securing voluntary counseling and testing;

(xvii)Advising park management on the improvement of health services, environmental health, sanitation and medical waste disposal;

(xviii)Ensuring cleanliness of dispensary infrastructure, equipment, materials and its surroundings;

(xix)Participating in the preparation of budget and developing annual operational plan for dispensary services and health/sanitation service-related activities; and

(xx)Performing any other relevant duties as assigned by the superior.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Diploma in Clinical Medicine or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution and must be a holder of valid licence of registration by the Medical Council of Tanganyika (MCT).

REMUNERATION TNPSS C

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Conservation Assistant II- Animal Health at Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa)

Conservation Assistant II- Animal Health at Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa)

POST	CONSERVATION ASSISTANT II- ANIMAL HEALTH – 1 POST
POST CATEGORY(S)	FARMING AND AGRIBUSINESS
EMPLOYER	TANZANIA NATIONAL PARKS (TANAPA)
APPLICATION TIMELINE:	2020-01-17 2020-01-31
JOB SUMMARY	N/A
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES	(i)Participating in examination and assessment of animal health to determine the nature of diseases or injuries; (ii)Collaborating with neighboring District Veterinary Department in offering Veterinary services to local communities; (iii)Maintaining proper and up to date database of samples, ongoing experiments, veterinary drugs and chemicals in laboratory; (iv)Preparing and submitting animal health assessment and status report timely; (v)Preparing equipment and reagents for laboratory/field investigations and participate in performing laboratory /field investigations; (vi)Participating in identification and management of rare, endangered and species of interest in the ecosystem; (vii)Implementing best practices in areas of work specialization; (viii)Participating in devising and implementing disease control and intervention measures; (ix)Ensuring cleanliness, safety and proper upkeep of laboratory supplies, reagents and equipment; (x)Assisting Veterinary Officer in animal handling and treating sick, snared or injured animals; (xi)Collecting and analyzing samples from the field; (xii)Participating in collecting and analyzing samples from the field; (xiii)Participating in the immobilization and de mobilization; (xiv)Participating in animal translocation; (xv)Participating in conducting research related to wildlife diseases in the ecosystem; and (xvi)Performing any other related duties as may be assigned by the superior.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE	Ordinary Diploma in Animal Health and Production or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
REMUNERATION	TNPSS C

 

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Conservation Ranger III- Boat Operator at Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa)

Conservation Ranger III- Boat Operator at Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa)

POST DETAILS
POST CONSERVATION RANGER III- BOAT OPERATOR – 1 POST
POST CATEGORY(S) TOURISM AND TRAVEL
TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS
EMPLOYER TANZANIA NATIONAL PARKS (TANAPA)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2020-01-17 2020-01-31
JOB SUMMARY N/A
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(i)Anchoring and de–anchoring;

(ii)Securing boats to docks;

(iii)Operating and directing boats;

(iv)Ensuring safety of passengers and goods in the boat;

(v)Keeping and maintaining log book and manifest for all trips;

(vi)Ensuring that boat engines are in good running condition;

(vii)Checking fuel / oil and other working tools;

(viii)Providing direct services to passengers’ spaces;

(ix)Maintaining cleanness and safe up keep of boats and equipment;

(x)Carrying out minor repair of boat and engines; and

(xi)Adhering to marine operation regulations and guidelines.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with Basic Certificate in Marine Operations. A holder of Basic or Technician Certificate in Wildlife Management or One-year National Service Certificate will be an added advantage.

REMUNERATION TAN 01

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Conservation Officer II- Information Communication Technology at Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa)

Conservation Officer II- Information Communication Technology at Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa)

POST	CONSERVATION OFFICER II- INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY – 1 POST
POST CATEGORY(S)	IT AND TELECOMS
EMPLOYER	TANZANIA NATIONAL PARKS (TANAPA)
APPLICATION TIMELINE:	2020-01-17 2020-01-31
JOB SUMMARY	N/A
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES	(i)Managing organization database and network; (ii)Restoring data and network configuration; (iii)Documenting, presenting technical procedures, operating methods and new systems; (iv)Advising on acquisition of appropriate software and abiding to software licensing; (v)Upgrading and securing backups of hardware, database and software systems; (vi)Handling properly all classified information; (vii)Providing inputs in the preparation of departmental annual budget and plans; (viii)Monitoring and testing backup procedures; (ix)Installing, supporting and maintaining existing and new hardware and software infrastructure for computer systems and networks; (x)Implementing and monitoring data and network security from internal and external attacks; (xi)Ensuring and implementing best practices in areas of work specialization; (xii)Managing the organization website and systems users; (xiii)Monitoring and controlling network availability and functionality and instill trouble shooting where necessary; (xiv)Monitoring use of ICT resources and services in the organization; (xv)Analyzing staff training needs on information system; (xvi)Providing secure ICT access to remote users; (xvii)Preparing and submitting periodic reports; and (xviii)Performing any other related duties assigned by superior.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE	Bachelor Degree either in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
REMUNERATION	TNPSS E

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Conservation Ranger III-wildlife Management- Law Enforcement x589 at Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa)

Conservation Ranger III-wildlife Management- Law Enforcement x589 at Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa)

CONSERVATION RANGER III-WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT- LAW ENFORCEMENT – 589 POST
POST CATEGORY(S)	SECURITY TOURISM AND TRAVEL
EMPLOYER	TANZANIA NATIONAL PARKS (TANAPA)
APPLICATION TIMELINE:	2020-01-17 2020-01-31
JOB SUMMARY	N/A
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES	(i)Conducting patrol activities in and around the Park; (ii)Guarding visitors, staff and their properties and ensuring their security; (iii)Enforcing National Parks laws, rules and regulations; (iv)Responding to emergency situations such as rescue and instituting First Aid; (v)Participating in marking, clearing and protection of park boundary; (vi)Reporting on matters relating to the security, safety and general operations of the respective section to the immediate superior; (vii)Checking, searching, apprehending and/or arresting person/persons suspected of wildlife offences; (viii)Ensuring safety of sentry area and handle all incidences; (ix)Participating in routine and ad–hoc parades; (x)Investigating matters relating to possible wildlife offences and give evidence before the court of law; (xi)Participating in joint protection activities with other wildlife institutions and law enforcement agencies in, around and cross–borders; (xii)Participating in collaborative patrol operations with adjacent communities in protecting properties and human life; (xiii)Participating in ecological monitoring activities such as animal health monitoring, animal counts/census, weather data collection, early burning, fire suppression and GIS;
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE	Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with Basic or Technician Certificate in Wildlife Management or One-year National Service Certificate.
REMUNERATION	TAN 01

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Conservation Ranger III- Nursing – x4 at Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa)

Conservation Ranger III- Nursing – x4 at Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa)

CONSERVATION RANGER III- NURSING – 4 POST
POST CATEGORY(S)	HEALTHCARE AND PHARMACEUTICAL
EMPLOYER	TANZANIA NATIONAL PARKS (TANAPA)
APPLICATION TIMELINE:	2020-01-17 2020-01-31
JOB SUMMARY	N/A
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES	(i)Administrating prescribed medications and treatments to patients; (ii)Preparing equipment and assist medical practitioner during treatment and examination of patient; (iii)Clarifying procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding and alleviate apprehension; (iv)Reassuring patient; (v)Observing, assessing patient condition and reactions to detect deviation from normal and notifying the supervisor; (vi)Documenting nursing history and physical assessment for assigned patients; (vii)Undertaking patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by physician including patient and family instruction; (viii)Implementing best practices in areas of work specialization; (ix)Providing maternal and paternal health education on family planning and safe motherhood to the parks and neighboring communities; (x)Conducting Reproductive Child Health (RCH) care and family planning services in the park community; (xi)Providing primary health education on nutrition, sanitation and vaccination (xii)Participating in ensuring a continues quality improvement of dispensary services; (xiii)Providing first aid services to the staff and park community; (xiv)Arranging and participating in first aid training to the staff; (xv)Identifying supplies and equipment requirements for the dispensary; (xvi)Conducting and providing inputs for wellness programs to the staff; (xvii)Educating and sensitizing people about infectious and none infectious diseases and securing voluntary counseling and testing (VCT); (xviii)Maintain cleanness and proper disposal of medical waste; (xix)Preparing reports for the work performed; and (xx)Performing other relevant duties as assigned by the Superiors.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE	Certificate in Nursing. Must be licensed and Enrolled Nurse (EN) by the Tanzania Nurses and Midwives Council (TNMC).

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Job Opportunity at Standard Chartered Tanzania - Head of Property

Job Opportunity at Standard Chartered Tanzania - Head of Property

Job Title: Head of Property, Tanzania

Head of Property, Tanzania - (2000000979)
Job: Property / Corporate Real Estate
Primary Location: Africa & Middle East-Tanzania-Dar es Salaam
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Permanent
Posting Date: 17/Jan/2020
Unposting Date: 01/Feb/2020


About Standard Chartered
We are a leading international bank focused on helping people and companies prosper across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
To us, good performance is about much more than turning a profit. It's about showing how you embody our valued behaviours - do the right thing, better together and never settle - as well as our brand promise, Here for good.
We're committed to promoting equality in the workplace and creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation. This in turn helps us to provide better support to our broad client base.

PURPOSE:

• The role is accountable through regional and country Property teams to ensure all aspects of the Property function are well managed, well operated and provide safe and productive work environment for the group’s staff and customers.
• Accountable for managing the portfolio across Uganda.
• Managing a cluster operating budget through geographic teams in the most effective and efficient manner in support of and aligned with the business strategy, through continually improving operating metrics relating to space use, costs and employee experience.
• Develop, implement and deliver cluster/country property strategies, influencing key geographic and business stakeholders to ensure optimal solutions are implemented.
• Ensure supply partners, including NEWs, are effectively managed and continue to deliver service excellence and good value to the bank through an optimised operating and delivery model.
• Accountable for Property engagement model with cluster/country CEO’s and business leaders, to ensure the function has a deep understanding of strategic business needs and influence business outcomes beyond express needs.
• Direct engagement with cluster/country CEO’s and other key stakeholders on strategic property management themes, influencing outcomes in the bank’s interests.
• Accountable for the Property geographic operating model and resourcing/budget decisions in Uganda. Lead the specific cluster and optimisation of country resources and specialisms (AM, Workplace and others) applicable to the specific markets, working closely with Property subject matter expert centres of excellence.
• Risk control owner for all Property related risks, including Health and Safety, Security and Business Continuity Management in Uganda.
• Responsible for ensuring that the residual risks within the scope of responsibilities for managing the risk control areas of Property remain within appetite at Hub level.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement and deliver country property strategies and strategic initiatives
• Proactive engagements with business stakeholders and supply partners – deepen partnerships, influence with future focused, affordable and robust solutions
• Lead the strategy to provide country business heads optimal property and Property related (H&S, Security and etc.) solutions
• Manage annual country Property budgets including capital projects budgets. Agree Country budgets with key stakeholders
• Act as second line of assurance underpinning RCO’s responsibilities
• Represent Property in risk committees – FORTM, CORC. etc
•  Chair monthly FORTM meetings
•  Alignment with Group functional and specialist leads
• Lead change management for transformation activities and hub innovation
• Lead development of process, innovation, change
• Leads definition and implementation of regional training/development needs
• Leads and guides retained management organisation (includes Supplier Managers, Contract Managers and Operational Risk Managers) to ensure service provider is delivering to the agreed service level agreements and performance standards
• Leads in country strategic management and decision-making on property related matters
• In HUB country lead the specific region and optimisation of regional and country specialisms (AM, PM, FM and others) applicable to the specific markets
• Lead assurance testing on the retained teams both in the hub as well as the countries to provide evidence of compliance with the relevant group policies, procedures and standards
• Lead and empower teams to ensure the Region meets its respective agreed environmental targets

Responsibilities as a Property Risk Control Owner:
As Risk Control Owner for Property Management and Security Management (including H&S regulations) in cluster, responsible under the Group Operational Risk Framework (ORF) for ensuring that the residual risks within the scope of Property responsibilities remain within appetite. In discharging this responsibility, the Country Head must:

• Challenge and verify First Line risk identification and assessments, in line with changes in the internal and external environment
• Identify and report key risks and ensure where outside of the risk appetite they are escalated to the appropriate body for risk acceptance
• Maintain a good understanding of applicable laws and regulations pertaining to Property Risk control areas
• Design, implement and maintain controls and mitigates
• Ensure effective communication of policies and other control requirements
•  Define key control indicators and control sample testing requirements as appropriate for managing risk
•  Monitor compliance with and effectiveness of the risk control environment
•  Monitor ‘live’ risk issues and events material to the Bank and verify whether appropriate management action is being taken to mitigate their impact
• Advise governance bodies on key risks, the effectiveness of mitigates and controls, and alignment of residual risks with appetite
• Ensure at all times operations in region / country are audit ready

Note: The above mentioned second Line responsibilities are in addition to any First Line responsibilities that the Risk Control Owner may have as a line manager.


KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Core capabilities
Future Focus:
Influence the team, supply partners, relationship owners and other stakeholders to delivery future focused solutions aligned to the needs of the Bank.

Influencing Right Outcomes:
Ability to influence wide range of country and regional stakeholders across businesses, functions, geographies and within Group Property

People Management:
Provide leadership and guidance to all teams ensure a robust talent pipeline build appropriate capability and capacity models across all markets, leveraging the supply partners.

Managing Change :
Ensure the teams are fit and flexible, respond to dynamic business / economic environment.

Role Modelling:
Lead by example, be courageous and drive the agenda. Take ownership.

Making it Happen:
Ensure on ground effectiveness through robust supply partner management.

Business Mindset:
Ability to speak the language of the business and understand the business requirements.

Technical Knowledge
Business Acumen:
Deep understanding of business operations and related requirements, ability to speak the language of business and develop effective, efficient and win win solutions.

Financial analysis:
Understanding the financial and commercial risks and opportunities relation to property.

Risk Management:
Detailed knowledge of operational and financial risks and related policies.

Strategic planning :
Comprehensive understanding of group’s real-estate strategy and ability to translate into operational execution plans and deliver.

Expert in subject matter:
Need to understand the efficacy of solutions, provide effective guidance on all aspects of Property.

Strategic Supply Partner Management :
Ability to move from managing activity to managing a fully outsourced offering, letting go of tactical management activity.

Property System & Ops:
Good understanding of Property tools and ability to leverage them for the benefit of the Bank.
Experience - Real Estate Senior position 12+ years


Preferred Qualifications (experience more important than qualifications):

• MBA or similar.
• Preferably a bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Facilities Management, engineering or other business related discipline preferred
• Knowledge of the facilities/real estate market as well as a keen understanding of customer service principles
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in seeking out market opportunities and leveraging supplier base to maximum advantage
•  Exceptional leadership capabilities and experience managing large multi-disciplinary teams
•  Strong Communication and Negotiation skills

Provide leadership in cluster region to comply with the highest standards of regulatory and business conduct and practices as defined by internal and external requirements. Understand and ensure compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations and guidelines including those governing securities activities, company law, anti-money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions; the Group’s policies and procedures; and the Group Code of Conduct. Take personal responsibility for understanding the risk and compliance requirements of the role. Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk and compliance matters.

Embed the Group’s Values and Group Code of Conduct to ensure adherence with the highest standards of ethics. Comply with relevant policies, processes and regulations, as part of the culture. Lead by example by displaying exemplary conduct behaviours and take personal responsibility for: the conduct of individuals in cluster ensuring behaviours set out in the Group Code of Conduct are followed. [business/country/function] achieving the outcomes set out in the Conduct Principal and Pillars. Both direct and indirect/dotted line managers are individually accountable to proactively communicate, collaborate and agree on the conduct ratings of employees.

Apply now to join the Bank for those with big career ambitions.
To view information on our benefits including our flexible working please visit our career pages.

TO APPLY CLICK HERE!

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Job Opportunity at African Impact Tanzania - Project and Volunteer Coordinator

Job Opportunity at African Impact Tanzania - Project and Volunteer Coordinator

Job Title: Project and Volunteer Coordinator

Location: Moshi, Tanzania
Type: Full-time
African Impact

Job Summary
We are looking for a fun, vibrant team player to help in the coordination of our International volunteers, volunteer house and community projects.

Job Description
To apply you must hold appropriate citizenship or documents already permitting you to reside and work in the country. We are unable to provide visa/permit assistance.
We are looking for a fun, vibrant team player to assist in the coordination of our Moshi education and gender empowerment projects. You need to be great with people from all walks from life, really organized and have a lot of energy. We are looking for someone to start in February 2020.Your team of volunteers will be diverse with a range of nationalities, ages and backgrounds. You will be responsible for maintaining a positive vibe, helping them make the most out of their experience with us in Africa, from both a work and leisure perspective.

Overall Responsibilities
You will be responsible for coordinating and developing some of our Moshi education and gender empowerment projects. You will live in our volunteer house and be responsible in making sure our international volunteers are comfortable in their accommodations and enjoying their volunteer experience. You will need to balance your time between managing relationships, planning activities, actively seeking new partnerships to expand the programme, encouraging and supporting volunteers and reviewing the projects and proposing changes based on feedback.


Detailed Responsibilities
Planning – ensuring people and projects are prepared in advance:

• Liaise with incoming international volunteers and help set expectations
• Manage travel and accommodation logistics including airport pick-up and drop-offs, room arrangements and volunteer meal coordination
• Work in partnership with the Project Manager to understand the needs of the community and to ensure activities are right for the communities and for volunteers
• Prepare curriculums and update curriculum boards for projects
• Help volunteers prepare for activities through the project induction; brief volunteers on project practices and give overview of projects
• Guide and work with volunteers to plan, execute and review activities
• Work with project partners and ensure communication is clear for project start/end dates and curriculums to be delivered

Doing – day to day project involvement and reporting

• Supervise volunteers by offering expertise and guidance, ensure they have an understanding of their projects and are prepared for their lessons
• Work with the Project Manager on each volunteer’s project placements
• Ensure any recording of data (e.g. Number of students, number of products sold etc.) is completed by volunteers or community members
• Organise and communicate daily activities for volunteers based on the weekly schedule
• Help answer volunteers’ questions and resolve any issues that come up on project or in the volunteer house
• Arrange and attend social activities for volunteers some evenings
• Spend time to get to know and show an interest in all the volunteers
• Be a role model for volunteers and community members in all of your actions and behaviour
• Build relationships with our community partners and work to develop new opportunities/relationships with the community
• Conduct baselines and other Monitoring and Evaluation tools
• Ensure volunteers are adhering to our Code of Conduct and working within the framework of our Child Protection Policy
• Track and keep proof (receipts) for all expenditures
• Responsible for project resources and equipment - i.e. having enough of the right kind of resources, working with other staff to plan ahead to ensure we have the right equipment for projects

Reviewing – continuous improvement of project

• Continuously discuss project ideas/improvements with volunteers
• Gather feedback from volunteers, project partners and community members on what’s going well and not going so well on the projects
• Work with Project Manager to improve projects and respond to and integrate feedback from volunteers
• Write reports concerning weekly project activities, achievements and concerns
• Respond to emails from head office staff, volunteers and project partners

Our Foundation

• Deliver presentations about the charity
• Coordinate in-house fundraisers
• Support our foundation team by actively promoting our foundation to volunteers and work with them on fundraising opportunities
• Inform volunteers on how they can be better global citizens when they return home
• Inform volunteers on how projects fit into wider community needs

Other tasks as and when required by manager, as appropriate. Due to the ever-changing environment in which we work, the role will evolve over time. Flexibility is key.

Skills and Experience

• Must be over 21 and hold a university degree
• Previous teaching/TEFL experience highly desirable
• Previous Experience of working in the volunteer/community development sector
• A team player who’s interested in people, coaching and supporting volunteers
• Self-motivated, flexible, independent, adaptable
• Love of socialising with different types of people and mixed ages
•  The ability to respect and work with different cultures
• A positive attitude and the ability to think on your feet
• Passionate about African Impact and sustainable development
• Fluency in English
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal

Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook

Package inclusions

• Accommodation
• 3 meals per day
• Stipend

MODE OF APPLICATION:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your CV and covering letter to melinda@africanimpact.com with the subject line: Project and Volunteer Coordinator.

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Job Opportunity at Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA) - Regional Agronomist

Job Opportunity at Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA) - Regional Agronomist

Position: REGIONAL AGRONOMIST

LOCATION: ARUSHA, TANZANIA
Job Summary
We are looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Regional Agronomist.


Main Duties and Responsibilities.
Under overall supervision of Production Manager and direct supervision of Zonal Production Coordinator, you will be performing the following duties and responsibilities.

• Ensure dissemination of horticultural technologies appropriate for improved yield and quality of horticultural products for increased market access for TAHA beneficiaries in the region.
• Proper planning, establishment of demonstration plots, farmers filed schools, and other learning/exhibition platforms
• Recruit and retain TAHA members (of all categories) and beneficiaries in the region through proper positioning of TAHA’s membership benefits and ensure that members service is up to the members and organization expectations.
• Provide the general oversight and supervision of the Community Based Facilitators (CBFs) relation to the set targets and plans for the region.
• Closely collaborate with Gender & Nutrition Specialist to work with producers, processors, exporters, cooperatives and associations on gender, youth & nutrition awareness in the region
• Closely collaborate with Food Safety & Standard Coordinator to engage with, work with or support formation of viable partnerships, networks and collaborations to effectively promote and create awareness and highlight food safety agenda at regional level
• Identify and coordinate ground partners in different places and ensure TAHA resources are well leveraged with that of other ground partners for bigger/tangible results and impact.
• Promotes knowledge sharing at regional or national meetings and conferences and influences partners and stakeholders on industry related issues
• Identify and collaborate with organizations working in gender and incorporating existing educational materials into TAHA activities
• Ensure timely and proper Planning & Reporting of field activities
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Programs, MEAL, Operations, Communications departments in developing and execution of activities, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms and reporting structures performed/planned activities
• Represent TAHA and the industry in such events related to production/technology/innovation matters of the industry at regional/national lever
• Any other duty as assigned by the Production Manager, Chief Operations Manager and the Chief Executive.

2. Key Competencies and requirements

• A proven track record and experience in horticulture industry and context of not less than 3 years
• A degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Agronomy or related field from a recognized institution, with work experience in horticulture-based activities.
• Good understanding and perspective in commercial horticulture is required
• A valid Motor vehicle driving license for Tanzania mainland
• Flexibility to work in any part of Tanzania as required by the organization.

3. Application guidelines


If you are interested and qualified for this vacancy kindly send your letter of intent together with your CV to the following email hr@taha.or.tz copy to asia.barnabas@taha.or.tz with REGIONAL AGRONOMIST as caption in the subject line. Deadline for sending applications is 20th January, 2020.

Due to the anticipated number of applications for this post, ONLY SHORTLISTED candidates will be contacted and if you shall not hear from us one week after the deadline, please consider yourself unsuccessful for this post.

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How Getting A Holiday Job Can Benefit You

The holidays are coming up and you probably want to do nothing more than go to the beach, binge watch series all day, laze by the pool and hang with friends. If you want to get ahead of the game and earn some extra pocket money, we suggest you get yourself a holiday job. Whether you spend the holidays waitressing, lifeguarding, scooping up ice cream, or doing an internship, holiday jobs definitely teach you valuable skills you’ll need to get workplace ready.

Etting A Holiday Job Can Benefit You

The benefits of working at a holiday job go beyond a little extra pocket money. Gaining valuable work experience during the holidays also allows students to build confidence and develop time management skills. 

There are many benefits that come with getting yourself a holiday job, here are our top few:

Money-Management And The Importance Thereof

This is a very important life skill. What you do with the extra money you make working can be used to teach you valuable lessons that you’ll take with you not only through high school and university, but for the rest of your life. When you have money, you can learn about budgeting, saving, how to spend money, how to prioritise and how to ultimately manage the money you have.  

Networking And Socialising

When you get a summer job, you make connections on a professional level that could be the  reference you need when you apply for something more permanent in the future. In a job, you are likely to be working with a range of very different people. You'll need references all throughout your career, so it's a good idea to make an effort to connect with the people you meet along the way. And when future interviewers start calling your references, you can bet that an older co-worker or supervisor will already have the skills to convey your strengths to the interviewer in a professional way.

Workplace Skills And Etiquette

Only by getting out there in the real world and getting firsthand experience can a student truly know what to expect from the world of employment. By getting holiday job, students can learn firsthand from people who already have the valuable skills, knowledge and expertise. You’ll experience the realities of the job force, and develop new skills that aren’t taught in the classroom.

When it's time to apply for a real job, you don't want to be the one with an empty resume. 

Develop Your Work Ethic

This is the perfect opportunity to acquire a good work ethic. You’ll learn how to deal with a manager, coworkers and stubborn and unpleasant customers. It’ll teach you a thing or two about how to handle difficult situations in a professional manner and how and when to act on it. You’ll develop momentum, grit, and self-discipline and this is strengths all employees love.

Prioritise And Multitask

When you have a job, you have an obligation. Your boss and your co-workers depend on you for your part in making sure the business runs as efficiently, smoothly, and successfully. Having a holiday job can show you the importance of managing your time and obligations. You’ll be able to distiguish what is important and what is not and give the most important tasks more of your attention, energy, and time. 

Furthermore, a summer job sets the tone for the rest of your year. It keeps you busy. It keeps you productive. It can also keep you from developing bad habits. So why not be proactive and apply for a holiday job today.

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How To Apply For Jobs At Vodacom

Vodacom is a leading African communications company providing a wide range of communication services, including mobile voice, messaging, data, financial and converged services to over 110 million (including Safaricom) customers.

How To Apply For Jobs At Vodacom

Vodacom relies on their people - their enthusiasm, their talent, their commitment to maintain and build on the success of the business, even more so in today's competitive market. Vodacom depends on their people to deliver excellent service to customers and believe that the better experience employees have at Vodacom, the better service they will provide to their customers.

If you would like to join the Vodacom family, follow the steps below to apply.

• Visit the Vodacom career site
• Sign In/Create an account
• Browse available vacancies
• Apply!

Easy enough, right? In case it's not, let's examine each step a little more closely.

1. Visit The Vodacom Career Site

2. Log In/Register Your CV

   • If you already have an account you can simply sign in and start applying! If you do not have an account, you’ll need to create an account. This should be a quick and easy process:
     • Fill out your Personal Details, Contact Details, etc.
     • Upload your CV
     • Review information
     • Create

3. Browse Available Jobs

   • Once your profile is set up, you are ready to start applying! You’ll be able to browse the vacancies and search by job title, description or keyword. Click on the description of the job you’re interested in and want to find out more about - this will show you the requirements, duties and other relevant information.

4. Apply!

   • Once you’ve found the job for you, just hit “Apply Online” and follow the prompts. 

What’s great is that even if there is nothing that interests you right now, by creating a profile you can easily just login once an opportunity arises and apply in future.

To work at Vodacom you will need the following minimum requirements:

• A South African ID
• Be able to work retail hours, including weekends and Public Holidays
• A minimum qualification of Grade 12 (or equivalent)
• Vodacom reserves the right to conduct Employee Verification Checks, including but not limited to Criminal and Credit Checks

If you haven't heard back within 30 days, your application was unsuccessful.

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