O S I E A
POSITION AVAILABLE: DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Search closes: September 25,2014.
To apply;
Send resume and cover letter to jobs@osiea.org
The Open Society Institute works worldwide to build
vibrant and tolerant democracies whose
governments are accountable to their citizens.
OSIEA implements initiatives to advance justice, free
speech, public health, and independent media in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan and South Sodan
The Deputy Director is a key member of the senior
management team providing program and
administrative management and for ensuring office
operations are conducted effectively and efficiently
in support of OSIEA programs. Based in Nairobi, the
position works with the entire team and reports to
the Executive director to ensure performance
standards are met.
RESPONSIBILITIES;
Program management and staff supervision
• Assist the Director to provide strategic vision,
guidance and leadership on matters relating to
OSIEA’S programming, strategy, management,
governance and budget
• Supervise, mentor and provide substantive
guidance, feedback and support to designated
progam staff in refining the overall strategic
direction of OSIEA’s focus areas, in establishing
program priorities and in designing and carrying out
projects
• Assist the Director to put into place a process
to oversee the preparation of the annual program
strategy and budget plans with the director,
program staff and board, including an annual staff
retreat.
• Assist the Director in overseeing the production
of OSIEA communications and publications,
including by writing and editing documents
• Develop and apply learning, monitoring and
evaluation criteria to better measure the
effectiveness and outcomes of OSIEA projects
• As required, represent the Director at meetings
within the OSI network and externally
• Develop and coordinate special projects as
requisted by the Director.
Office management and Administration
• Oversee the financial and administrative
departments and ensure that operations in all OSIEA
offices are streamlined efficiently in compliance with
legal and administrative requirements
• Assist the Director in planning for and
preparation of OSIEA board meetings, including the
grant approval process
• Develop and oversee mechanisms for regular
staff communication, including monthly conference
calls and regular meetings/calls between relevant
colleagues as well as the board
• Serve as the primary contact for financial
oversight throughout the year
• Oversee security procedures
QUALIFICATIONS;
• Advanced Degree and at least ten years work
experience
• Substantive knowledge of the east Africa region
• Five years experience as a manager with an
understanding of the principles and practices
involved in the effective management of a complex
institutions. Must enjoy management
• Proven commitment to the protection of human
rights and knowledge of the east African region
• Extraordinary initiative, creativity and capacity
to think strategically
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
with a diverse array of people
• Team spirit and respectful working and decision-
making style
• Ability to manage several simultaneous projects
in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and close attention
to detail
• Integrit, diplomatic manner and professional
discretion essential
• Willingness to travel as needed
COMPENSATION;
Competitive salary, with good benefits package at
OSIEA, all staff are expected to work at integrating
the organizational values into the performance of
their duties and tasks on a daily basis and
participate in in-house working groups designed to
uphold the values and foster healthy inter-office
communicaton.
For more information; www.soros.org/initiatives/
osiea
SOURCE; THE CITIZEN 10TH SEPTEMBER, 2014.
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Mwananchi Communications Limited, publisher of
the leading newspapers, Mwananchi, Mwananchi
Jumamosi and Mwananchi Jumapili, Mwanasport,
The Citizen, The Citizen on Saturday and The
Citizen on Sunday is looking for motivated and
highly experienced individuals to fill the position of
1: PROCUREMENT OFFICER (1 POST)
We are looking for a qualified and experienced
procurement officer to replace a vacancy in our
procurement department. Reporting to the
Procurement manager and working closely with
other executive within the organization, the expected
deliverables would include:
Key Responsibilities and duties:
• Effective sourcing of goods and services, both
locally and internationally and as per approved
policy
• Managing supplier/customers relations; both
internal and external
• Monitoring market trends
• Timely supply of quality goods and services
• Inventory management
• Disposal of Unusable items/assets
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
• Advanced Diploma/ bachelor in Procurement and
supplies from reputable Institution
• Knowledge of SAP will be an added advantage
• 1 to 2 years working experience
• Fluency in written and spoken English and
Swahili
• Knowledge of computer applications
Remuneration:
• A competitive remuneration will be offered to
the right candidate
• Interested and suitably qualified individuals
should forward their applications enclosing a
detailed CV and copies of Professional certificates,
and a day time telephone contact by September 22,
2014 to:
Human Resources manager
Mwananchi communications Ltd
P.O.BOX 19754
Dar Es salaam
Email: hrm@tz.nationmedia.com
NB; only short listed candidates will be contacted
SOURCE; MWANANCHI 12TH SEP, 2014.
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TAISODE is a non- profit, non- governmental
organization registered under the Non-Governmental
Act No. 24 of 2002 on 16th June 2014 and issued
with a Registration Certificate No. 00007244.
TAISODE was establishment for the purpose of
combating disease, hunger, illiteracy and poverty
through sustainable approaches. TAISODE is
currently looking to recruit an accountant to be
based in Kahama.
Vision statement: A community with high quality of
life acceptable at international standard. Mission
Statement: TAISODE will work to alleviate poverty
of all kinds through sustainable approaches, to
minimize the effects of deserter and provision of
relief services whenever there is a need.
JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTANT (ONE POSITION)
Reporting to: Project Coordinator
Duty Station: Kahama, Shinyanga
Salary: Negotiable but attractive
Duration: One year contract (renewable).
Functional Responsibilities:
1. Prepare timely and accurate financial reports in
line with narrative reports that
meet the requirements of the projects.
2. Prepare quarterly monthly and financial reports
and ad hoc financial reports
3. Submit quarterly reports
4. To ensure that project cash flows (income,
expenditure and fund transfers) are
managed in a timely and accurate manner
5. Provide ongoing financial risk analysis and
recommendations of risk management
strategies
6. Process daily organizational financial matters
such as daily payments and receipt,
update and prepare monthly bank statement,
reconciliation, and consolidation of
annual financial report as per organizational
guidelines.
7. Participate in daily financial and administrative
needs such as procurement
processes, budgeting, participate in external and
audits including interim audits
internal audit and field visits.
8. Maintain asset and other office supply in
collaboration with the project part time
storekeeper and other duties as directed by the
management.
9. Be in charge of all financial management in the
Kahama office
10. Prepare financial reports and submit timely
11. Undertake any other responsibilities as assigned
by the coordinator
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in accounts with a minimum of two
year experience working as an
accountant in NGOs
Knowledge in using any accounting software.
Knowledge in computer application.
To Apply:
Submit motivational letter, resume (CV) and three
names of referee indicating addresses, email and
phone numbers to the coordinator at
taisodetz@gmail.com remember to add the
following headline on the subject line ‘‘Accountant
for TAISODE – Kahama”.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Closing Date: September 19, 2014
Tanzania Initiative for Social Development and
Relief
(TAISODE)
Kahama Town, Nyasubi Street.
P. O. Box 1133
Kahama, Shinyanga,
Tanzania.======