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HIVE Technical Director

Job no: 498891
Position type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Kenya, Mozambique – Maputo, South Africa, Tanzania – Dar es Salam, Zambia – Lusaka
Division/Equivalent: Kenya
Categories: Program Management/Implementation/Support, Technical/Clinical/Quality Improvement/Training

Under the supervision of ICAP at Columbia University’s Program Director (CQUIN/HIVE), the HIVE Technical Director will lead the delivery of high-quality technical assistance and provide strategic thought leadership to support the implementation of nationally prioritized vertical transmission elimination (VTE) services. This includes identifying and scaling innovative, efficient, and high-impact interventions to strengthen the foundation for sustainable VTP programming. In partnership with PATA, the HIVE Technical Director will lead project implementation by providing high-level global and regional technical assistance for the HIVE network. This includes oversight to reposition HIVE’s knowledge exchange platforms including communities of practice, in-person meetings, webinars, country-to-country exchange visits and technical assistance, aligned with network member country plans for sustainable VTP programming
The ideal candidate will have over 10-years of progressive responsibility providing regional technical assistance to VPT programs and a proven track record of working with ministries of health, multi-lateral organizations, donors, and global agencies to advance VTP priorities.
The position is contingent upon availability of grant funding. Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.

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Relationship Officer
Commercial Banking
Reporting to: Branch Manager
Location: Dar es Salaam Tanzania
Job Summary: To grow the branch customer base in account numbers, deposits, and assets and manager’s respective relationship at the branch level
Key Responsibilities

To identify prospective commercial customers (Local Corporations, Small and Medium Enterprises) and/or not-for-profit organizations (NGOs) for prepaid cards sales.
Manage client relationships to achieve the set sales targets and wallet share and ensure sustained business growth and profitability in the assigned customer segment.
To sell, cross/upsell and deliver excellent sales and service of the bank’s products
To provide assistance and support to business Units in order to grow the relationships, business, and revenue profitably and cost-effectively.
To understand client needs and objectives, and identify opportunities for all business units’ clients in addressing or escalating problems and challenges relating to sustainable growth and profitability

Qualification Experience:

Bachelor’s degree/ master’s business related fields of study or equivalents.
At least 5 years sales & products

Ecobank is committed to providing equal opportunities to all and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. To this end, we encourage applications from individuals regardless of their nationality, race, gender, age, social class, religion, beliefs, and disability while fully adhering to the local laws and regulations established where Ecobank operates.
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Relationship Officer, Consumer banking
Reporting to: Branch Manager
Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Job Summary: Generate sustainable revenue, manage client relationships to achieve the set sales targetsand wallet share and ensure sustained business growth and profitability at branch.
Key Responsibilities

ldentify business growth opportunities in the local market and develop appropriate strategies for capturing the market.
Achieve revenue and cost targets to drive productivity
Business development, revenue generation, efficiency improvement, profitability, and overall business process management in the Consumer Banking business.
Drive customer service excellence and ensure competitive solutions and products are consistently delivered to consumer banking clients
Drive a customer-centric mindset within the consumer banking system that will result in speedy product and service delivery
Manage NPL of portfolio

Qualification & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree/ master’s business-related fields of study or equivalents. <
At least 5 years sales & products experience with good knowledge on banking products and operations

Ecobank is committed to providing equal opportunities to all and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. To this end, we encourage applications from individuals regardless of their nationality, race, gender, age, social class, religion, beliefs, and disability while fully adhering to the local laws and regulations established where Ecobank operates.
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Job Description
Overview
 
Title:              Global Technical Lead, Eye Health (ECSA)
Location:      Tanzania/Zambia/Kenya
Contract:      Three-year fixed term contract (renewable)
Salary:          Local Terms and Conditions apply
Hours:          Full time, 35 hours per week, on site
 
About the role
 
Sightsavers’ Global technical team are looking to recruit a Global Technical Lead, Eye Health (ECSA) to join their team. The post-holder will work closely with the Technical Director, Eye Health & URE to ensure technical leadership is provided in eye health at the programmatic level. They will ensure Sightsavers’ projects in eye health are conceptualised, designed, and implemented as aligned with thematic and programme strategy. This role offers regional and international travel throughout the tenure.
 
If you have experience in a similar role at this level, then this could be a great career step for you to consider.
 
Responsibilities
 

Providing technical leadership and expertise in eye health to guide successful development and delivery of initiatives and programmes within the portfolio.
Strengthening the global programme portfolio through technical leadership and expertise in proposal development for restricted and unrestricted funding.
Pioneering new strategic initiatives and innovative approaches, notably in cross-cutting priority areas such as climate action and gender responsiveness.
Contributing to research, innovation, policy, advocacy and communications agendas. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
Representing Sightsavers at national, regional and international professional and sector specific forums/meetings

Skills and Experience

Significant experience in leading and developing programmes in eye health.
Experience of working with national government and international institutions such as the WHO and other International Development Organisations (INGDOs)
A Professional qualification in a relevant field, such as ophthalmology, optometry, public health
Postgraduate qualification (minimum Masters or equivalent experience) in a relevant field, such as public health, health service management, low vision/rehabilitation, international development
Knowledge of current issues and best practices in eye health
Fluent in written and spoken English
Good French and Portuguese are advantageous
Strong leadership, influencing and networking
Strong ability to develop and adapt programming guidance tools and other resources materials.
An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for people with disabilities.
Able to travel between 12 to 16 weeks a year (regional and international)
Right to work in either Tanzania, Zambia or Kenya

 
The Global Technical Lead, Eye Health is a highly varied and involved role, please read the full job description for more information.
 
The deadline to complete your application is Friday 21 November 2025 GMT UK.
Next Steps
 
To apply please simply click on the Apply link and answer the required qualifying questions. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
 
We intend to conduct virtual interviews lasting up to 45 minutes from Monday 8 December 2025 onwards. Successful candidates at this stage will be invited to a final interview lasting up to one hour with a short presentation forming part of the process.
 
As a global equal opportunities employer, Sightsavers is committed to embracing diversity throughout our workforce by creating an inclusive environment that reflects the many cultures and locations where we work.
 
Our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and we will actively promote the inclusion of individuals with a disability. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
 
Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.

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Chief Internal Auditor (CIA)
The bank is on the move of reaching its new heights with a team of dynamic and result oriented Professionals.
Submit your CV before 21th November 2025.
Location Dar es Salaam, Head Office Amani Place 3rd Floor
Job purpose Chief Internal Auditor will oversee the bank’s internal audit function, which involves evaluating and providing assurance on the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls. The CIA will manage the internal audit team, develop and implement the annual audit plan, and report their findings to senior management and the Board’s Audit Committee to help reduce business and financial risks while enabling the bank to grow and reach new its new heights.
Application requirements

Master’s degree in finance or related field gained from a recognized higher learning institution.
Accounting certification (Either CPA, ACCA or equivalent) is required. Membership of an auditing or accounting professional body is required. Information Systems Auditing Certification(CISA) is preferred.
Minimum of 10 years’relevant audit experience.
Proven track record of audit or accounting in banking or in an audit firm.
Sound judgement and courage necessary to perform a control role and maintain effective working relationships.
Strong analytical, problem solving and modelling skills. Excellent commercial orientation and business acumen.
Detailed knowledge and understanding of wider Bank issues and policies.
Enthusiastic with a high level of accountability and integrity.
Strong interpersonal skills.

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Join Our Team Open Position FX SALES MANAGER
A competitive package awaits a result-oriented FX Sales Manager. Submit your CV and join our team instantly. Suitable candidates will be contacted within two weeks from 21st November 2025.
Job Responsibilities
FX Sales Manager wil responsible for growing foreign exchange(FX)portfolio including developing sales strategies, managing client relationships, and ensuring sales targets are met.
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Application Requirements

University Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing; ACI Certification is an added advantage.
Minimum of 5 years’treasury sales experience coupled with expert knowledge of all treasury products.
Sound knowledge and experience in forex, capital and money markets
Strong analytical, marketing and negotiating skills.
Ability to assess customer needs and develop products that suits their needs. Demonstrated strength in driving business efficiencies.

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Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania, with frequent travel
Closing date for applications: 21 November 2025
Contract status: National post, full-time
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract duration: Permanent
Remuneration: TZS 31,919,286 – 42,243,827 gross per annum
Salary Band: C2
We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities
Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organization that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and build lasting pathways to prosperity. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally.
Across a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community organizations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform, and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe.

Summary job description
Job Posting Service
The Technical Junior Manager will provide technical support to our partners in Tanzania, covering three of our four pillars (Secure Rights, Community-Based Fisheries Management, and Food Security), implementing Blue Ventures fisheries data systems and supporting fisheries monitoring data processes across partners and communities in close collaboration with the global Technical Knowledge, Programme Performance, and Data Science teams. The Junior Manager will lead the delivery of technical training to partner organisations involved in community-based fisheries management, providing guidance on marine resource management and building partner capacity through training on mobile monitoring tools for fisheries data collection and analysis. This role will also oversee and support data collection, analysis, and sharing processes to empower communities to adaptively manage their marine resources.
We are seeking a candidate with strong technical expertise and experience in fisheries, particularly in community-based fisheries management principles. The ideal candidate will have a background in fisheries science and ecology, with a solid understanding of community-led approaches to fisheries management and conservation. They should be skilled in supporting partners to interpret data and apply it to inform management decisions.
Experience in research and managing data collection is essential, ideally within the fisheries and socio-economic sectors. The role requires substantial skills in data collection, management, and analysis, along with practical experience in working with environmental data to produce reports and analyses. As this position involves communicating complex scientific concepts to non-technical audiences, exceptional communication skills and the ability to simplify technical language for a broader audience are crucial.
The candidate will coordinate with team members across all BV countries, ensuring methodologies, tools, and training resources are consistent and aligned with global strategies. This includes collaborating to adapt resources to local contexts while maintaining alignment with organisational goals and sharing knowledge from Tanzania to foster learning across the organisation.
The successful candidate will contribute to developing and rolling out tools and training to our partners in Tanzania to help communities monitor and manage fisheries and coastal ecosystems, working closely with the global Technical Knowledge, Data Science and Programme performance teams. These types of tools and materials include:

Accessible tools and appropriate technologies:

Intuitive to use and readily available, including software and mobile apps for data collection and interpretation; simple decision-support tools for assessment, planning, and problem resolution; and community-level materials for everyday activities, such as meeting facilitation guides

Educational resources:

Manuals, guides, videos, and online materials that provide concise information and serve as self-learning tools, allowing partners to access and acquire knowledge at their own pace.

Knowledge development:

Structured learning experiences to transfer theory to practice and enhance the background knowledge and competencies, such as workshops or webinars.

Skill development:

Specific hands-on training, mentoring, or learning exchange programs to enhance technical expertise and the skills that are relevant to fisheries.
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Chogo Credit Company Limited, is a privately owned Microfinance Institution operating across Tanzania with its head office in Dar es Salaam, whose operations began effectively in 2014 registered and incorporated in Tanzania as a financial service company, providing loans.
Key Responsibilities.

Review Loan Requests.
Assess client’s financial status.
Evaluate credit worthiness and risks.
Contact clients for KYC and documentations.
Analyze risks and approve or reject loan requests.
Calculate financial ratios (Credit scores and Interest rates).
Setup payment plans and schedules.
Maintain updated records of loan application.
Follow up non-performing loans.
Follow up with clients about loan renewals.

Required Skills.

Credit analysis and credit risk assessment.
Basic computer skills i.e Ms Word, Ms Excel, spreadsheet etc.
Customer service.
Portfolio management.

Qualifications.
Diploma or Bachelor degree in Commerce, Accounting, Banking, Business Administrations, Economics, Procurement and Business related fields.
Other Requirements: Applicants must be a below 30 years old, and be able to work in Districts and rural areas.
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Organization:  Silverleaf Academy Ltd
 Location:  Silverleaf Academy, Usa River Campus, Tanzania
 Position:  Head of Upper Primary (Grades 5, 6, and  7)
 Contract Type:  Full Time
 Contract Duration:  2 years
 Line Manager:  Head Teacher
 Direct Reports:  Grade Leads and Teachers
 Organization Overview:
Silverleaf  Academy  is  a  chain  of  affordable  private  pre-primary  and  primary  schools  in  Tanzania,  providing  high-quality  education  to  lower-middle-income  families.  Using  Tanzania’s  national  curriculum,  Silverleaf  incorporates  a  tech-supported  and  inclusive  learning  approach.  The  school  emphasizes  the  mastery  of  basic  skills  like  reading,  writing,  and  math,  while  nurturing  critical  thinking,  collaboration,  and  entrepreneurial  abilities.  Silverleaf’s  mission  is  to  prepare  students  for  the  future  with  well-rounded  skills.  The  academy  is  currently  scaling  up  its  Usa  River  campus  to serve over 1,000 students by January 2025.
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 Role Overview:
The  Head  of  Upper  Primary  is  responsible  for  overseeing  the  academic  and  developmental  progress  of  students  in  Grades  5,  6,  and  7.  Reporting  to  the  Head  Teacher,  this  role  involves  implementing  the  curriculum,  managing  the  teaching  team,  tracking  student  progress,  and  ensuring  that  students  meet  the  desired  learning  outcomes.  The  Head  of  Upper  Primary  also  plays  a  key  role  in  supporting  the  holistic  development  of  students  through  co-curricular  programs and engaging with parents to promote a strong home-school partnership.

School Culture and Team Development

Conduct performance  evaluations  for  teaching  staff,  providing  feedback  on  strengths  and areas for development for Grade 5, 6 and 7.

In  partnership  with  the  head  teacher  to  implement  a  yearly  professional  development  vision  for  the  school,  yearly  development  calendar,  weekly  coaching  and  development  experience of teammates, and ensure a strong performance appraisal system.
Foster  a  positive  and  collaborative  environment  among  teachers  and  staff  for  Grade  5,6,7.

Implement and lead cultural activities and rituals for Grade 5, 6 and 7.
Facilitate a  culture  of  self-awareness  where  teammates  of  Grade  5,6  and  7  value  personal and professional development and are invested in feedback and growth.
Conduct daily  bi-weekly  cultural,  academic,  and  tech walkthroughs   and  observations  for  Grade 5,6 and 7.

Student Experience:  Academic  Performance,  Student  Development,  Behavior  and  Co-curriculars

Support the  Head  Teacher  to  Implement  a  yearly  student  experience  vision  and  plan  for  the school.
Support the  Head  Teacher  to  Implement  a  yearly  and  measurable  plan  to  ensure  that  students  are  being  developed  academically,  socially  and  emotionally  and  in  their  co-curriculars experience.
Partnering with  the  School  Manager  and  the  Head  Teacher  to  set  targets  for  all  academic metrics by grade level and by student.
Attend weekly  academic  data  meetings  to  ensure  that  the academic   targets  are  being
Implement targeted intervention programs for struggling students in Grade 5,6 and 7.
Facilitate health  and  wellness  programs  for  physical  and  mental  well-being  for  Grade  5,  6  and 7.
Facilitate student leadership opportunities, such as student councils for Grade 5,6 and 7.
Attend biweekly  Student  Leaders  meeting  to  ensure  that  student  voice  is  guiding  decision making and development.
Ensuring that  the  child  protection  policy  and  child  wellness  policies  are  followed  and  leading the campus AAR as needed for Grade 5,6 and 7.
Conduct weekly audits   to  ensure  that the   child  protection  protection  policy  and  child  wellness policies are followed on Grade 5,6 and 7.
Ensuring that positive behavior practices are implementedFor Grade 5,6 and 7.  Ensuring use of Class Dojo to reinforce behavior management Grade 5,6 and 7.
Ensuring all  issues  of  behavior  concerns  are  addressed  or  escalated  before  the  end  of  day of occurrence.
Ensure execution  of  co-curricular  activities  by  coordinating  with  co-curricular  co-ordinator  and  external  partners,  and  ensuring  activities  are  diverse,  engaging,  and  aligned with development goals. Ensure a well-rounded club and sports program.
Support participation in extracurricular competitions.

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School  Sustainability  and  Operations:  Enrollment,  Operational  Efficiencies  and  Finance

Work with the Head Teacher to ensure smooth day-to-day academic operations, including scheduling of teaching timetables,  assessments schedules, and teaching &  learning resources management.
Ensure compliance with all health and safety protocols and child protection policies for Grade 5,6 and 7.

Community  Engagement  :  Parents,  Community  Members,  Partner  Organizations  and Stakeholders

Support the  Head  Teacher  to  Implement  regular  feedback  mechanisms  for  all  stakeholders, including parents, community members, and partners.
Support the  Head  teacher  to  organize  regular  parent-teacher  conferences  to  discuss  student  progress,  set  goals,  and  provide  academic  and  behavioral  Ensure communication channels with parents are clear and consistent.

 Education and Experience Requirements:

Education: Must have a teaching degree from a recognized  Institution by the  government of Tanzania.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience,  with at least 2 years in a  leadership or supervisory role (e.g., Grade Coordinator, Head of Department).
Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and inspire  teachers to achieve academic goals.

Experience in curriculum development and teacher training.

Student-Centric Approach: Strong background in student  assessment, development, and creating student-centered learning environments.
Community Engagement: Experience in building relationships  with parents and  communities to support student success.
Languages: Proficiency in both English and Kiswahili.

 Values:
The  Head  of  Upper  Primary  is  expected  to  embody  and  promote  the  core  values  of  Silverleaf  Academy:

Lead the Way: Practice empathy, serve as a role model, and demonstrate servant
Speak, Listen, and Learn: Foster collaboration, share  ideas, and respect diverse
Ask Why and Why Not: Encourage critical thinking,  innovation, and evidence-based  decision-making.
Build for the Future: Equip students with the skills  and mindsets needed for the world of
Mission Focus: Commit  to achieving clear goals and maintaining focus on academic and  developmental outcomes.

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