VACANCY AT AFRICAN BARRICK GOLD
African Barrick Gold (ABG) seeks to appoint a dedicated, experienced, self motivated and highly organized Organization Effectiveness Operations Leader to join its Dar es Salaam office Team. Below are the details for the opening:
ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS OPERATIONS LEADER ( 1 POST)
Reporting Line: Human Resources & Administration Manager
Rotational Status: Residential
Location: Dar es Salaam office
KEY RESULT AREAS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Support Human Resource and Administration Manger to provide the best service to the ABG employees in Dar Office and across sites
• Ensure an adherence to ABG facilities and services standards, policies and procedures by ABG employees
• Ensure timely and comprehensive replacement of Wear and tear items at the office facilities of Dar es salaam
• Provide accommodation services to Bulyanhulu employees in accordance to ABG accommodation standards, policies and procedures and ABG contractual obligations
• Provide recreation and social services to ABG employees in accordance to ABG accommodation standards, policies and procedures and ABG contractual obligations
• Ensure effective management of Facilities and Services contractors in accordance to ABG standards, policies and procedures
• Deliver 1 year ABG Facilities and Services management plan and activities
• Ensure effective people management at facilities and Services Section in accordance to ABG people management processes (operational and strategic)
• Improve Organizational Effectiveness of ABG Facilities & Services
• Support and assist Human Resources Leader in achieving the Organization Effectiveness goals
PROFESSIONAL, EXPERIENCE, AND INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge requirement
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration is required
• Human Resource Management will be a value added advantage
Experience required
• 4-5 year of experience in Business Administration
• 3 years of experiences on managing and Leading people
• 1-2 years of project Management will be an added advantage
Special attributes
• Strong conceptual thinking ability
• Strong influencing skills
• Management and Leadership skills
• Good listening and communication skills
• Decisiveness
• Takes initiative
• Work independently
• Project Management
• Team player
• Performance Oriented
• Ability to analyze
• Business Acumen
• Computer literacy i.e. MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, Pronto
The position will attract a competitive salary package, which will include excellent benefits.
Applicants are invited to submit their Resumes (indicating the position title in the subject Heading) via e-mail to; applydar@africanbarrickgold.com
African Barrick Gold has strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management. If you are not contacted by African Barrick Gold within Thirty (30) days after the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful. Short listed candidates may be subjected to any of the following: security clearance; competency assessment; physical capability assessment, reference checking.
African Barrick Gold is an Equal opportunity employer and is very committed to environmental, health and safety Management.
Please forward your application before the 25th August 2014.
SOURCE; DAILY NEWS OF August 11, 2014.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – SECRETARY
Closing Date of The Position: August 25, 2014
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The US Embassy is seeking an individual for the position of Secretary at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). This is a full-time Personal Services Contract position.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
As Mission Director’s; Deputy Director’s (2) & Regional Legal Officer (RLO) Secretary, the incumbent is required to assist in a wide variety of tasks to enable the Director; Deputy Director and RLO increase their capacity and effectiveness in the overall leadership responsibilities.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Responsible for all logistical support for the Front Office (tripling of the responsibilities in terms of the number of individuals that she supports (the integration of the 3 new positions (Deputy Mission Director; 2nd Deputy Mission Director & RLO) in the Mission Management Structure:
a) Making appointments and conferences arrangements with high-level visiting U.S.G Representatives, host-government officials, Mission staff, Embassy staff (Ambassador and/or DCM), Other USG Agencies; U.S. Government visiting officials, other development partners, and USAID Contractors. This includes scheduling the conference room if required, notifying participants, preparing or collecting background material for use during meetings/conferences. Keep the Mission Director, Deputy Directors (2), RLO and other participants informed, giving enough lead time, when they are required to participate in such meetings/conferences.
b) Maintaining the Mission Director’s, Deputy Directors (2) and RLO’s calendar: scheduling appointments without prior consultation.
c) Arranging international and in-country officials travels for the Mission Director, Deputy Directors (2) and RLO: coordinating flight bookings with Travel Agent, and preparing required documentation i.e. trip request, travel authorization and travel voucher.
d) Preparing necessary requests for repair of office equipment, office supplies (stationery) and duplication services.
e) Relaying instructions from the Mission Director, Deputy Directors (2) and RLO to staff; follow-up on staff assignments to assure that work is completed on scheduled.
f)Tracking when Administrative Assistants will be out of the office on leave and ensure office coverage.
g) Organizing public outreach official events hosted by the Mission Director, Deputy Directors (2) and RLO: prepare quest list, send invitations, RSVPs, develop menu, hire cooks and waiters, etc.
h) Dispatching of the Mission Director’s driver.
85%
2) Maintaining all professional files and manuals located in the Front Office. Also, responsible for preparing the Mission’s Visitor’s list on a weekly basis, and the Donor’s list on an annual basis.
10%
3) Any other duties as may be assigned by the Mission Director; Deputy Directors (2) and RLO.
5%
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
Education: Form IV Secondary School Certificate; advance studies training in Administration/Secretarial and Computer training.
Prior Work Experience: Minimum of three years secretarial/administrative experience is required.
Language proficiency: Level III (Good working knowledge) English and Level IV (Fluent) Kiswahili is required.
Knowledge: Complete familiarity with USAID Handbooks and Records management; general familiarity with relevant USAID policies, procedures and regulations.
Skills and Abilities: Demonstrable analytical and decision-making abilities and skills to carryout assigned duties. Types (50WPM); MS Windows, Word, Excel is required. Ability to work well with American and with FSN employees of all levels; ability to work independently.
SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and US Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:
Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174). A hard copy of the application form (DS-174) is also available at the American Embassy, gate 3; or
A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; or
A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see section 3A below for more information); plus
Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
3A. If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information equal to what is found on the UAE.
Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.
A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for Work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; if yes, provide number)
I. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number
J. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
K. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
L. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver’s License Class / Type
M. Days available to work
N. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
O. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
P. Education
Q. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
R. Language Skills
S. Work Experience
T. References
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
American Embassy
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 9123
Dar es Salaam
POINT OF CONTACT
Telephone: 229 4000, Ext: 4137/4148/4233/4024
Fax: 2294726 or 2294970
CLOSING DATE OF THE POSITION: August 25, 2014
The US Mission in Tanzania provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS, TANZANIA
Chemonics seeks health, governance, and management professionals for USAID's anticipated Public Sector Systems Strengthening program in Tanzania. The goal of this five-year program is to support the government of Tanzania in strengthening the public system to promote the delivery, quality, and use of services, particularly for under-served populations. By doing so, the project will strengthen the overall healthcare systems and key multi-sectoral components of local government authority systems to promote inclusive, evidence-based service planning, management, and implementation. We seek energetic individuals with demonstrated leadership, management, and technical abilities. All long-term positions will be based in Tanzania. Please note that all positions are subject to program award. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
We seek mid- and senior-level candidates in the following fields:
Long- and short-term specialists
• Health systems strengthening
• Health policy
• Health and human resources information systems
• Human resources for health
• Information and communications technology for health
• Governance and citizen engagement
• Civil society strengthening
• Institutional capacity building
• Public financial management
• Health financing
• Operations research
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Private sector partnerships
• National dialogue
• Communications
• Administration (office management, finance, subcontracts, procurement, and accounting)
Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in a relevant field
• Minimum five years of experience working in health or development programs, preferably in Tanzania
• Experience working collaboratively with the government of Tanzania, international donors, local organizations, and civil society
• Experience working on or with USAID-funded programs strongly preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Tanzanian citizenship preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Application Instructions:
Send electronic submissions to ChemonicsPS3@chemonics.com by August 15, 2014. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only the name of the position and "Tanzania PS3" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
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SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISORS
Chemonics seeks senior technical advisors for USAID's Public Sector Systems Strengthening project in Tanzania in the following areas: governance and citizen engagement, human resources, finance, information systems, and operations research. The goal of this five-year project is to support the government of Tanzania in strengthening the public system to promote the delivery, quality, and use of services, particularly for under-served populations, with a focus on the country’s overall healthcare system at the national and local government authority level. All long-term positions will be based in Tanzania. Please note that all positions are subject to project award. We seek energetic individuals with demonstrated leadership, management, and technical abilities. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Senior technical advisor governance and citizen engagement
Responsibilities include:
• Provide and oversee technical support to strengthen governance at the national and local government authority levels to use resources transparently, engage citizens in planning and monitoring activities, and produce results across all sectors
• Support overall program planning, implementation, tracking, reporting, and quality control
• Cultivate and manage relationships with government counterparts and relevant international, regional, and local private sector actors
Senior technical advisor human resources
Responsibilities include:
• Provide and oversee technical support to improve equity in the distribution of human resources and ensure effective service delivery to the most vulnerable populations
• Support overall program planning, implementation, tracking, reporting, and quality control
• Cultivate and manage relationships with government counterparts and relevant local organizations and implementing partners
Senior technical advisor finance
Responsibilities include:
• Provide and oversee technical support to the government of Tanzania to increase domestic resources for public services and improve fund use in terms of effectiveness, efficiency, and obtaining value for money
• Support overall program planning, implementation, tracking, reporting, and quality control
• Cultivate and manage relationships with government counterparts and relevant local organizations and implementing partners
Senior technical advisor information systems
Responsibilities include:
• Provide and oversee technical support to strengthen the government of Tanzania's information systems and data use among local stakeholders
• Support overall program planning, implementation, tracking, reporting, and quality control
• Cultivate and manage relationships with government counterparts and relevant local organizations and implementing partners
Senior technical advisor operations research
Responsibilities include:
• Provide and oversee technical support to conduct small-scale operations research that addresses barriers and provides data to convert unforeseen opportunities into desired results
• Support overall program planning, implementation, tracking, reporting, and quality control
• Cultivate and manage relationships with government counterparts and relevant local organizations and implementing partners
Qualifications for senior technical advisor positions:
• An advanced degree in a relevant field, such as public health, economics, or international development, is strongly preferred
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and supervisory skills
• Proven experience in public sector systems strengthening, with expertise in the following areas: governance and citizen engagement (senior technical advisor on governance and citizen engagement); human resources (senior technical advisor on human resources); finance (senior technical advisor on finance); information systems (senior technical advisor on information systems); and research, monitoring, and evaluation (senior technical advisor on operations research). Expertise specific to health in all of the above areas is preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience working on international development programs, with experience living and/or working in developing countries (particularly Tanzania) preferred
• Proven experience and ability to effectively work with and provide support to host-country governments and counterparts, private sector organizations, and implementing partners
• Demonstrated experience working on complex donor-funded programs. Experience with USAID programs desired
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Fluency in English required; knowledge of Swahili preferred
Application Instructions:
Send electronic submissions to TanzaniaPS3@chemonics.com by August 29, 2014. Please include the title of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "Tanzania PS3 - Senior Technical Advisors" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
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CHIEF OF PARTY
Chemonics seeks a chief of party for an anticipated multiyear USAID-funded Feed the Future agricultural competitiveness project in Tanzania. The project aims to increase incomes of the smallholder farmers through enhanced productivity, increased investments, and improved market systems. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
• Lead design and implementation of program activities to support improved agricultural productivity, increased rural prosperity, and improved food security
• Manage, mentor, and develop a high performance team of international and local technical and administrative staff
• Develop and maintain high trust relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Partner with USAID to ensure program activities and designs are integrated with USAID's strategy and portfolio of programs across Tanzania
• Promote and celebrate program activities and results through formal reports, public events, conference speaking, and published articles
Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in agricultural economics, international development, business administration, or other relevant field
• Minimum 10 years of senior management experience on donor-funded agricultural development programs, preferably in Africa
• Experience managing subcontracts and grants to local organizations
• Experience with USAID regulations in budgeting, procurement, and financial management required
• Strong communication skills required
• Familiarity with political, social, and cultural context of Tanzania preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Application Instructions:
Send electronic submissions to TanzaniaAgCOP@chemonics.com by August 15, 2014. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "Tanzania Chief of Party - Feed the Future" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.
Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will received consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
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