Sales and Marketing Executive

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Sales and Marketing Executive
 

Location: Tanzania
 

Industry: Electronics (Energy and Lighting)
 

Our client, a world leader in the manufacture and distribution of electronics is seeking to recruit a Sales and Marketing Executive. 

The ideal candidate will be mainly responsible for developing sales & managing marketing activities in the East African regions. 

The products in focus are Batteries, Lamps & Car Batteries.
 

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining relationships with business partners and business associates.
• Market visits, analysis of trends and creating related reports for East African countries.
• Handle customer enquiries and develop new sales leads.
• Demand forecasting/ project channel development / product proposals
• Product presentation to customers, engineers and consultants
• Market analysis and demand analysis
• Business planning
• Promotions and marketing planning
• New Business Development; Channel Partners/ Distributor Management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field
• Work experience of 4 -6 years and understanding about the East African markets.
• Good understanding of sales and marketing techniques.
• Must have a valid driving license
• Good command of English & Swahili.
• Open to travel.
• Ideal candidate should be a Tanzanian National (Indian origin)

To apply, send your CV and cover letter only to recruit@flexi-personnel.com before close of business 4th February, 2016. 

Clearly indicate the position applied for on the subject line.

International Potato Center <> Communications and Training Specialist

International Potato Center
 

Communications and Training Specialist

The Communications and Training Specialist will be responsible for coordinating and backstopping training and capacity building activities of all partners. 

The specialist will also be responsible for coordinating development of advocacy and behavior change communication materials and messages of all partners. 

 

The Communications and Training Specialist will work closely with the Regional Advocacy Advisor, the National Coordinators, CIP Communications team and representatives of partner organizations on all aspects pertaining to training and capacity building. 

The selected candidate will be based in either in Dar-es-Salaam-Tanzania or Nairobi-Kenya with extensive travel in Nigeria and Tanzania. 

This position reports to the Project Manager and co-reports to the Head of Communications.

Duties and Responsibilities: A key part of this role will be to translate various formal inputs from the consortium partners into a series of advocacy messages, quality communications materials, learning modules and lessons learned. 

The specific duties and responsibilities include to:

• Working closely with the Project Manager, develop and guide implementation of the project’s communications strategy;
• Effectively manage the project’s communications and knowledge management function including management of the project’s component on the knowledge portal on biofortified crops / Sweetpotato, online tools ( blog, facebook, twitter, flickr), print and audio-visual materials;
• Work closely with the Regional Advocacy Advisor, the National Coordinators, the Seed Systems Coordinator and relevant target groups to ensure quality control for design and implementation of communication outputs (e.g. summaries of key findings, press releases, flyers, leaflets, fact sheets, stories from the field, journal articles, media kits, photographs, videos, documentaries, radio programs, learning materials and training modules and booklet of lessons learned);
• Work closely with the Regional Advocacy Advisor, the National Coordinators, the Seed Systems Coordinator and seed system experts to develop training manuals on priority areas along the value chain for the crops, and implement training programs in the two target countries;
• Support the dissemination of project information and materials through a variety of channels designed to reach diverse target audiences;
• Strengthen and coordinate information and knowledge for the specific platforms (beans, cassava, maize and sweetpotato);
• Maintain CIP branding standards;
• Work closely with the Seed Systems Coordinator, the technical team and national partners to organize and facilitate learning events;
• Coordinate media relations;
• Coordinate the project’s major meetings and events;
• Contributes to CIP organizational communications such as blogs, annual report, other publications and participates in monthly meetings.

Requirements:

• A Masters’ degree in journalism, advocacy, communications, public relations, marketing, training or related field;
• At least 5 years professional experience in communications and training;
• Demonstrated experience in managing communities of practice, online platforms and forums;
• Exposure to video making, experience in web-based tools online platforms, and moderating of communities of practice / discussion groups) would be an advantage;
• Effective use of social media for technical application;
• Good photography, radio and video, and media skills;
• Excellent written and spoken skills in English and Swahili are a prerequisite;
• Exemplary communication (written and oral)and advocacy skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize assignments;
• Proactive approach, with ability to find creative ways to solve problems or exploit potentials;
• Teamwork and ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams;
• Familiarity with international agricultural researches for development, CGIAR is a plus.

How to Apply:

Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/), including a cover letter, a full C.V with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience.

Screening of applications will begin on 08 January, 2016 and will continue until the post is filled. 

All applications will be acknowledged, however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 15 Jan 2016

Chief Executive Officer

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer

Role Introduction: Our client is a Tanzanian company which provides microfinance services with a focus to low income earners and SMEs in both urban and rural areas. 

In order to drive the process of rolling out the business operations of the initiative, the Board of Directors wish to recruit a visionary, experienced and talented individual of high integrity as the Chief Executive Officer. 

The CEO will report to the Board of Directors.

Role Profile
 

He/she shall be charge of all aspects of a bank's operations and procedures including:

• Aggressively drive revenue growth tapping into the unbanked market and improving shareholder returns;
• Lead the geographic expansion of the company within Tanzania;
• Develop a formidable management team;
• Build a strong financial services brand;
• With support of the board, raise additional funding for growth;
• Champion relevant strategic partnerships; and
• Institute systems that consistently achieve planned results within a managed risk environment.

Desired Competencies

• Entrepreneurial flare;
• Commercial acumen;
• Operational excellence;
• People development; and
• Drive for success.

Qualifications

• A degree in business, microfinance, entrepreneurship, finance or similar qualifications with at least 10 years of senior management experience in a bank or retail financial institution; and
• In depth understanding of the East Africa financial services industry.

How to Apply    

If you are qualified and up to the challenge, visit www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php and apply online by 5pm, 30th June 2015.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Vacancy: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The COSECSA Chief Executive Officer will, with COSECSA Council, set the strategic direction of the College.  

The CEO will lead and manage the operations of the College and be responsible for the running of a high performing COSECSA Secretariat in Arusha. 

Reporting to COSECSA Council the CEO will engage and ensure a good working relationship with the council.

Duties:
 

Strategy and Planning

• With COSECSA Council, produce a strategic plan.
• Guide implementation of the strategic plan.
• Produce and implement annual work plans and annual reporting processes.
• With COSECSA treasurer, produce annual budget.
• With COSECSA treasurer, produce medium term financial forecasts.

 

Personnel Management

• Lead on any future staff recruitment.
• Implement staff management and performance appraisal processes.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and the ECSA/COSECSA HR manual.
• Hold weekly briefing meetings with all COSECSA staff members.

Finance

• Maintain oversight of day-to-day financial processes.

Fundraising

• Produce, implement and monitor a fundraising strategy.
• Submit fundraising proposals to selected potential funders.
• Engage with existing and potential donors and funders.

Partnership Development

• Manage and optimize COSECSA’s relationships with key partners.
• Identify potential partners and synergistic opportunities.
• Strengthen profile of COSECSA in Global Surgery

Communications

• Produce a communications strategy
• Oversee implementation of communications strategy, all major COSECSA external communications and social media.
• Proactively represent COSECSA in international fora and to media organisations.
• Manage COSECSA brand.
• Engage the membership community

Requirements:
 

The successful candidate will:

• Be resident in Arusha or willing to re-locate.
• Be willing to undertake regular travel within the COSECSA region and occasional travel outside the region.
• Have a proven fundraising track record
• Have financial management experience
• Have experience working in the East, Central and Southern African region.
• Have good IT competency
• Have strong leadership skills and staff management experience.
• Have strong interpersonal skills such as communication, public speaking, negotiation and networking.
• Educated to graduate degree level with evidence of continued education and personal development.

Further desirable attributes are:

• Experience in the healthcare and/or education sectors.

Please send applications to sophy@lincolneducationservices.com

EAC Competition Authority Commissioner in East African Community Secretariat Arusha Tanzania

Republic of Kenya
 

Ministry of East African Affairs, Commerce & Tourism
 

State Department of East African Affairs
 

Vacant Post of EAC Competition Authority Commissioner in East African Community Secretariat Arusha Tanzania
 

The State Department of East African Affairs (SDEAA) mandate is:

1. Co-ordination and implementation of Regional Integration initiatives (COMESA, EAC and COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite Free Trade Area).
2. Co-ordination of implementation of the EAC regional programmes and projects.
3. Implementation of the Treaty for the establishment of the EAC.
4. Kenya South Sudan Support Programme.

In pursuant to its mandate, this State Department is in the process of identifying a suitable Kenyan to sit in the EAC Competition Authority as a Commissioner. 

This vacancy is open to all Kenyans who are highly motivated and result-driven professionals to be nominated competitively.
 

 

The successful nominee’s name will be forwarded by this State Department to East African Community Secretariat Arusha for appointment to the post of Commissioner at EAC Competition Authority.
 

Qualifications
 

The candidate should be a holder of an advanced degree in a field pertinent to Trade and Competition and has at least ten (10) years’ experience in the relevant area. 

The person to be nominated must have the ability and experience in Competition Law and Policy, Industry, Commerce Public Administration, Labour, Economics, Law, Consumer Protection and small scale business matters.

Key Tasks of EAC Competition Authority
 

The Commissioners shall be responsible for:

• Holding hearings; 
• Issuing legally binding decisions; 
• Imposing sanctions and remedies; 
• Referring matters to the Court for adjudication; 
• Recommending to the Council to make regulations; 
• Developing appropriate procedures for public sensitization, consultations and participation; 
• developing appropriate procedures for consultation and involvement of the East African Community’s Sectoral Regulatory Regimes for purposes of enhancing compatibility with the East African Community Competition Law;
• Formulating by-laws for the operation of the Authority; 
• collecting data, undertaking studies and publishing reports and cooperating with regional and International Organizations and with Foreign Competition Authorities.

Tenure: The Commissioner shall be a Board Member of the EAC Competition Authority and will hold office for an initial term of four (4) years and shall be eligible for appointment for a further term of four (4) years.

How to Apply
 

Interested applicants are required to submit their applications, certified copies of their academic and professional certificates, national identity card, detailed curriculum vitae and contacts of two professional referees to the Principal Secretary, State Department of East African Affairs.

Applicants should also submit clearance certificates from the following institutions:

• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Certificate of Good Conduct
• Credit Reference Bureau

Applications should reach the undersigned on or before 20th June, 2015 through e-mail address: headpersonnell@meac.go.ke or sent/hand delivered to:

Principal Secretary
State Department of East African Affairs
Co-operative Bank House, 16th Floor, Room 1603
P.O. Box 8846-00200
Nairobi

Senior Horticulturalist - 1400 to maximum 1500 USD per Month + Allowances

Senior Horticulturalist
 

Location: Tanzania
 

Industry:  Agriculture
 

Our client, a company committed to the highest quality organic and conventional produce, sourced in a sustainable and ethical manner whose core is their total quality approach and helping small and marginal farmers to realise a steady income through their grower model is seeking to recruit for the position of a Senior Horticulturalist.

The Ideal candidate will be focused on the technical side as well managerial side of farm management in planning and execution management of farm activities. 

Key Objectives

• Commercial organic fruit and select vegetable / spice farming (crops like chili, ginger etc )  conforming to US NOP / EU / JAS / Demeter standards  +  fair trade standards OR
• Commercial conventional farming for fruit and vegetable crops or spices  conforming to GlobalGAP system (controlled agriculture) in open field or green house cultivation

 

Skill Sets Required

• Good hands on experience in fruit and vegetable farming – pest scouting / disease identification / remedial measures
• Compilation of Package of Practices and Cost of Cultivation
• Protected agriculture – green house or tunnel house
• Experience in handling / maintenance of irrigation systems - preferably large systems > 100 acres
• Good exposure in organic farming, should have implemented ICS ( internal control system ) and lead successful certification for at least for 2 to 3 years as per US NOP / EU / JAS / Demeter standards
• If he/she is not into organic farming, then GlobalGAP experience is must, should have implemented on a large scale farm leading to successful certification
• Knowledge in selection and application of alternate origin fertilizers – microbial fertilizers, natural enzymes, bio-dynamic fertilizers, processing green compost / vermicompost
• Min 7 years of experience is most preferred

Salary range offered: 1400 to maximum 1500 USD per Month + Local cash of 400,000 TZS per month
 

Job Location: at farm site
 

Basic Accommodation: Provided, excluding food
 

To apply, send your CV and cover letter to cvs@flexi-personnel.com before 10th June 2015. 

Clearly indicate the position applied for on the subject line.

Senior Programme Officer, Health and Nutrition (Tanzania)

Senior Programme Officer, Health and Nutrition (Tanzania)
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, non-denominational, international development agency promoting creative and effective solutions to selected problems that impede social and economic development in parts of Africa and Asia. AKF-Tanzania is part of the AKF-East Africa regional structure that supports programmes in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. In Tanzania, AKF is managing a robust and expanding portfolio of multi-sectorial initiatives that includes programmes in rural economic development, education, early childhood development, health, nutrition and civil society strengthening.
AKF Tanzania invites applications from qualified and dynamic candidates for the position of Senior Programme Officer, Health and Nutrition based in Dar-es-Salaam and reporting to the Country Director. This position is part of AKF Tanzania’s core team that would provide the successful candidate with an exciting opportunity to oversee and shape the health and nutrition programming portfolio of the Foundation in Tanzania and exposure to the East Africa
region. This is a highly demanding position and the successful candidate will be expected to take lead in the health and nutrition sector – leading and contributing to AKF-T’s strategic directions, programme development, resource mobilisation, grant management, and learning and policy engagement in health and nutrition. 

Specific responsibilities include:
• Provide technical oversight and quality control of health and nutrition programmes;
• Fulfil all grant management responsibilities for on-going and future grants/projects including writing and overseeing the development of high quality progress reports, project implementation plans and performance monitoring frameworks, identifying implementation challenges and recommending solutions, and ensuring
excellent, cooperative relationships with partner institutions;
• Lead program development and resource mobilisation for AKF’s health, nutrition and early childhood development
portfolio in Tanzania; Develop and/or contribute to successful programme proposals in-line with AKF’s regional
health, nutrition and ECD strategy and wider AKDN priorities
• Implement a robust learning system for the health and nutrition sector that enables learning to inform policies, programme and practices; and
• Foster productive relationship with key stakeholders including relevant ministries and government authorities, networks, working groups, policy forums, development partners, donor agencies, private sector and civil society organizations working on health, nutrition and early childhood development.
 

The ideal candidate will have:
1. Minimum of a Master’s degree in health, nutrition or related field;
2. At least six years of solid experience working within the health system, public health and/or project management on health and/or nutrition projects;
3. Experience of working with maternal, newborn and child health and/or nutrition programmes. Experience in early childhood development is an added advantage;
4. Proven experience in grant/project management;
5. Demonstrated capacity to write high quality reports for donor projects and analytical briefs;
6. Programme development experience with ability to write strong proposals and responsive bids for new programming;
7. Strong familiarity with monitoring and evaluation methodologies and logical frameworks;
8. Exceptional written and verbal skills in English. Knowledge of Kiswahili will be an advantage;
9. Knowledge of programme and budget planning processes and a solid understanding of project funds management;
10. Strong leadership, teamwork and management skills;
11. Ability to multi-task and work on tight timelines;
12. Thorough understanding of the global and national efforts on health and nutrition;
13. Experience of working in Tanzania or East Africa

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV (not exceeding four pages) and the names and contact information of three referees before close of business at 1700 hrs on Friday, 19th June 2015, addressed to the Country Director, Aga Khan Foundation, Tanzania, by e-mail to recruit.akftz@akdn.org. Please mention the title of the position and do not attach any document other than the CV and cover letter. Only shortlisted candidates will
be contacted.

Senior Programme Officer, Health and Nutrition

Vacancy: Senior Programme Officer, Health and Nutrition (Tanzania)
 

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, non-denominational, international development agency promoting creative and effective solutions to selected problems that impede social and economic development in parts of Africa and Asia. 

AKF-Tanzania is part of the AKF-East Africa regional structure that supports programmes in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. 

In Tanzania, AKF is managing a robust and expanding portfolio of multi-sectorial initiatives that includes programmes in rural economic development, education, early childhood development, health, nutrition and civil society strengthening.
 

AKF Tanzania invites applications from qualified and dynamic candidates for the position of Senior Programme Officer, Health and Nutrition based in Dar-es-Salaam and reporting to the Country Director. 

 

This position is part of AKF Tanzania’s core team that would provide the successful candidate with an exciting opportunity to oversee and shape the health and nutrition programming portfolio of the Foundation in Tanzania and exposure to the East Africa region. 

This is a highly demanding position and the successful candidate will be expected to take lead in the health and nutrition sector – leading and contributing to AKF-T’s strategic directions, programme development, resource mobilisation, grant management, and learning and policy engagement in health and nutrition.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Provide technical oversight and quality control of health and nutrition programmes;
• Fulfil all grant management responsibilities for on-going and future grants/projects including writing and overseeing the development of high quality progress reports, project implementation plans and performance monitoring frameworks, identifying implementation challenges and recommending solutions, and ensuring excellent, cooperative relationships with partner institutions;
• Lead program development and resource mobilisation for AKF’s health, nutrition and early childhood development portfolio in Tanzania; 
• Develop and/or contribute to successful programme proposals in-line with AKF’s regional health, nutrition and ECD strategy and wider AKDN priorities
• Implement a robust learning system for the health and nutrition sector that enables learning to inform policies, programme and practices; and
• Foster productive relationship with key stakeholders including relevant ministries and government authorities, networks, working groups, policy forums, development partners, donor agencies, private sector and civil society organizations working on health, nutrition and early childhood development.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in health, nutrition or related field;
• At least six years of solid experience working within the health system, public health and/or project management on health and/or nutrition projects;
• Experience of working with maternal, newborn and child health and/or nutrition programmes. 
• Experience in early childhood development is an added advantage;
• Proven experience in grant/project management;
• Demonstrated capacity to write high quality reports for donor projects and analytical briefs;
• Programme development experience with ability to write strong proposals and responsive bids for new programming;
• Strong familiarity with monitoring and evaluation methodologies and logical frameworks;
• Exceptional written and verbal skills in English. Knowledge of Kiswahili will be an advantage;
• Knowledge of programme and budget planning processes and a solid understanding of project funds management;
• Strong leadership, teamwork and management skills;
• Ability to multi-task and work on tight timelines;
• Thorough understanding of the global and national efforts on health and nutrition;
• Experience of working in Tanzania or East Africa

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV (not exceeding four pages) and the names and contact information of three referees before close of business at 1700 hrs on Friday, 19th June 2015, addressed to the 

Country Director, 

Aga Khan Foundation, Tanzania, 

by e-mail to recruit.akftz@akdn.org. 

Please mention the title of the position and do not attach any document other than the CV and cover letter. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Production Supervisor

We are a rapidly growing Printing Company Based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa. 

We are looking for a highly qualified, Hard Working and Dynamic person to work with us a Production Supervisor.

Position: Production Supervisor

Job Ref.: RP240822

Reporting To: Production Manager

Industry: Commercial Printing

The ideal candidate will have several years of hands-on experience working with production equipment, as well as knowledge of various types of printing processes, visual design elements and desktop publishing software.

Previous experience working in a management, administrative or supervisory position highly desirable.

 

Job Function: Direct and supervise the operation of printing services; make work assignments for printing personnel and supervise employees to assure efficient work flow and high quality publications; train, schedule and evaluate the performance of assigned print room personnel; consult with manager or administrator for establishing priorities and deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs and supervises others in performing various duties involved in offset press and/or pre-press printing
• Trains or is responsible for the training of supervised employees
• Is responsible for the care of machines and work rooms
• Is responsible for the quality of completed printing projects
• Orders supplies and maintains inventories for press and/or pre-press areas
• Designs, lays out, and prints materials as requested.
• Maintains print job records and prepares reports on costs of various print jobs.
• Review incoming work, prepare production instructions, estimate production time, establish priority and schedule work for the various phases of production.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge Of:

• Methods, practices, terminology and procedures used in the production of printed and graphic materials.
• Operation, use, minor repair and maintenance of printing and related equipment.
• Ink, chemicals and papers used in printing operations.
• Financial and statistical record-keeping techniques.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Copyright rules and regulations.

Ability To:

• Plan, organize and supervise the delivery of printing services to administration.
• Review incoming work, prepare production instructions, estimate production time, establish priority and schedule work.
• Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
• Plan and organize work.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Control expenditures.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Operate a wide variety of equipment utilized in printing.

Qualifications:

• Degree, Diploma or Equivalent in Printing Technology.
• Additional Management Diploma will be an advantage
• 10 years of Experience in Printing Industry, Managerial Posts
• Very Good Communication Skills- English and Swahili
• Aged between 35 – 45 years 

Salary: A very Attractive Package as per Company Payroll.

Applications

Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letter including an up to date CV with 3 referees to productionjobs254@gmail.com (Subject of the email should be POSITION APPLIED + JOB REF.)

If you are not interested in this opportunity today, please refer any friend or colleague you know that might suit the required profile.

Please DO NOT apply if you do not meet the requirements of the position. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note that there are no fees charged for receiving or processing job applications.

Marie Stopes Tanzania - Finance Director Job in Tanzania

Marie Stopes Tanzania (MST) is a results-orientated Social Business, which uses modern management and marketing techniques to provide family planning, reproductive and sexual healthcare and allied services. 

MST’s goal is to meet the needs of the underserved and dramatically improve access to and use of family planning and other reproductive health services. 

MST is part of Marie Stopes International’s Global Partnership (MSI), which operates in over 43 countries worldwide.
 

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our highly motivated team in the following role
 

Finance Director 

The Director of Finance (FD) is responsible for ensuring that MST has a strong, efficient, and transparent financial management system.

S/he provides leadership and guidance to the MST finance team. 

As member of the Executive management, the Finance Director participates in setting both short term
and long term strategies and development plans for MST. 

On an everyday basis the FD is advisor to the Country Director and other ET members on financial and business strategies. 

The job involves travelling within Tanzania, and internationally.
 

Key Responsibilities
 

Financial Management and Reporting

• Ensure MST has solid accounts and budgetary business plans, with strong internal controls and reviews.

A more detailed description of the job can be obtained by contacting Peter Alimwike
palimwike@mst.or.tz
 

Profile
 

Qualifications

• A professional qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA) or equivalent
• A Bachelor of Accountancy degree or equivalent

Skills/ Knowledge

• Excellent knowledge of financial management systems and reporting.
• Ability to perform under pressure handles heavy workloads; and meet stringent reporting deadlines.
• Strategic thinker, excellent analytical skills.

Mode of Application
 

If you feel that you are able to meet the requirements and you are motivated enough to be part of the team, please send your applications including a cover letter detailing your suitability and why you are interested in this post to the address below
 

Director of Human Resources and Administration
Marie Stopes Tanzania
P.O. Box 7072, Dar Es Salaam.
Telephone: +255 22 277 4991
 

E-mail: jobs@mst.or.tz
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

The role will attract a local package.
 

Closing date: All applications should reach the addressee before 31st July, 2013.