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WATU is a focus-driven, customer-centric company that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to be an entrepreneur and achieve their ambitious goals in life.
Your Purpose:
At Watu Africa, we empower entrepreneurs.
WATU is a mission-driven, customer-centric company that believes everyone who wishes to become an entrepreneur deserves an opportunity to start, grow and achieve their goals in life. As Africa’s fastest-growing Asset Finance company, we see the continent’s bright and prosperous future and want to be part of the team transforming it into reality. Our vision is to provide asset financing services for mobility assets (motorcycles, three-wheelers, and vehicles) and phones to ambitious individuals who believe that, when provided with the right tools, they can fulfill their dreams as entrepreneurs and prosper in life while supporting the needs of their families and community. We, therefore, have a commitment to Empower Entrepreneurs by providing the means needed to move and improve in their lives.Role
Purpose:
Responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring marketing projects and campaigns that support Watu Tanzania brand and communication goals. This role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams and coordinating the implementation of creative marketing strategies for all products in Tanzania.
What will you do:
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
KPI Guidelines:
Managing the Watu brand in Tanzania to ensure reaching the strategic company goals on brand.
Develop PR & marketing strategies and campaigns and implement effective PR plans to promote or enhance the Watu brand in Tanzania
Coordinate the project management process for all brand and marketing related projects to ensure all projects are proactively managed, quality standards are achieved, and that timelines are achieved
Develop and manage media relations with all media stakeholders to inform positive coverage and consistent messaging across the board.
Coordinate production projects to ensure timely, cost effective and quality production
Develop and manage database for media and blogger contacts ensuring timely response to queries in line with agreed upon SLAs
Strategic partnership management by identifying and collaborating with different partners and stakeholders in marketing and brand activities.
Collaborate with internal teams i.e., brand and executive leadership, to align PR and marketing efforts with overall business objectives.
Create and drive brand immersion within the company employees.
Define and report on key metrics pertaining to PR campaigns, media coverage and other digital platforms to establish PR strategy effectiveness.
Manage all agencies as per Watu portfolio to ensure value to the business through timely and quality service. This will include monitoring deliverables, management of issues and concerns etc
Analysis of brand reports. Share media monitoring reports with key insights with relevant markets. Evaluate the impact of brand initiatives using qualitative and quantitative metrics.
Collaborate with the Finance Department to produce brand spend reports, highlighting cost efficiency and ROI.
Oversee production requests with the procurement team, ensuring timely execution. Obtain pre-production samples for approval, verify adherence to specifications, and resolve quality issues or delays.
Participate in mid-year performance appraisals, annual performance appraisals and monthly 1-1s as per Watu performance management cycle.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the management
Approved PR strategies and campaigns, with demonstrated implementation and impact to Watu brand
Feedback from the business on quality of collaborations/support
100% improvement in media coverage across the applicable media houses in Tanzania
Level of consistency in messaging across all media houses in all countries
Approved communication plans, and demonstrated progress on the implementation of the same
Achievement of SLAs
Demonstrated improvement in PR strategy through use of insights generated from trends
Submission of quality reports on trends, linking to leverage by the business of such reports
Timeliness in quality reporting as per the brand reporting guidelines and metrics
Achievement of SLAs with agency
Working relationships
Internal Relationships:

The Brand Manager will be:

Directly accountable to the Deputy Country Manager Commercial and dotted to Head of Brand and Communications
Required to work and collaborate with various cross-functional teams

External Relationships:

Partners
Agencies
Suppliers
Requirements

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
At least 8 years’ experience in marketing, project management, or a related role.
Familiarity with the Tanzanian market..

Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent organizational and planning abilities.
High level of attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in MS Office/Google docs and facility management software.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills

Proficiency with marketing software and tools (e.g., Google Analytics, social media management platforms, email marketing software).
Strong understanding of digital marketing channels & tools and copywriting skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Be a part of an international, dynamic and driven team that has set their aspirations high and work hard to achieve those
Opportunities to learn and grow together with us
Competitive compensation package

Health benefits
Do you see yourself being part of the WATU team? Then please apply with your CV and a cover letter, we are looking forward to working with you!
**Please be cautious, this vacancy does not require individuals to pay for job opportunities**

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Alistair Group makes our clients’ businesses work better in Africa by self-delivering integrated logistics solutions.
Alistair Group is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest-growing service companies, providing a variety of self-delivered logistics solutions across several geographies, aimed with the vision to Make Africa Work Better! With core competencies in road freight, warehousing, commodity trading and operational hire of material handling equipment, the Group strives for continuous expansion of innovative ancillary services to grow the business vertically, complimented by a healthy dose of entrepreneurial flair. The business has gone from strength to strength, growing quickly in both its geographical coverage and variety of services offered to clients. In 2024, the Group exceeded the 1000-employee mark and managed a fleet of well over 1000 trucks. With Alistair’s aggressive and exciting growth strategy, the Group is poised for significant further expansion and a greater impact in Africa.
Core Services:
Freight Forwarding
Clearance & Forwarding
Energy Industry Support Services
Equipment Rental
Commodity Trading
Integrated Solutions
Warehousing
Ocean Freight
Industries:
Mining
Oil & Gas
Agriculture
Construction
Explosives
Renewables
Vision
To make Africa work better
Company Behaviours
Honesty, Customer Focus, Continual Improvement, Humility, and Safety.
Accountability & Responsibility Areas
Setting up the new role by implementing best practice from running the transit team.
Coordinating with the clearing team to determine how many bookings will have permits ready in the next 24-48 hrs.
Coordinating with the warehouse team on trucks arrival at the warehouse for loading.
Coordinating with the staff onsite at the warehouse to ensure the ‘Shunting Operations Form’ is being used.
Making sure all the inputs from the forms on fire sheets are copied in accurately on the ‘Shunting
Operations Sheet’ on Smart sheets.
Creating automations, opening and closing trips per shunt.
Ensuring the Advance and Settlement Proposals for each transporter are coming out timely.
Tracking, collecting and uploading POD sets which includes container interchanges and movement sheets for each shunt.
Allocating bookings to transporters to ensure timely uplifts of each container to the port.
Organizing transporters to pick up empty containers from container depots and deliver to the warehouse for stuffing operations.
Source for trucks for Local containers being transported from Dar es Salaam and
Mombasa port to the Mkuranga project site for Knauf.
Resolve operational challenges as they arise.
Escalate to Head of Operations within 1 hour in case there is a challenge which has not been solved or is in the process of being resolved for clarity purposes.
Ensure all the Loading Confirmations are sent to the transporters prior to the work starting and Settlement Proposals are sent out the same week of the job.
Recommend or highlight different challenges which may arise to allow the position to grow and increase efficiency.
Education, Skill and Qualifications
A minimum of University Graduate Degree in any relevant discipline or equivalent vocational experience in Transport / Logistics service support
Excel skills
Clear communication skills to ensure clear and candid information
Strong management skills ensuring efficient use of resources
Computer Literacy to effectively operate and manipulate online management systems
Faultless administration skills ensuring accurate and efficient procedures
The Company reserves the right to withdraw from the recruitment process at any time, at its sole discretion. The sharing of any aptitude test, assessment, or invitation to an interview does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee any future employment with the Company. Candidates acknowledge that progression through any stage of the recruitment process does not imply or ensure an eventual offer of employment.
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Join Our Team at Mount Meru Hotel – Arusha
Are you ready to elevate your career in luxury hospitality? Mount Meru Hotel, a premier destination in Arusha, is looking for passionate and motivated individuals to join our team!
Mount Meru Hotel is a luxurious hotel located in Arusha, Tanzania, offering an ideal base for travelers heading to major tourist destinations in the region. The hotel features 178 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, providing a range of amenities for guests’ comfort. It boasts two restaurants, two bars, 24-hour in-room dining service, an outdoor swimming pool, and a well-equipped gym.
With more than 1500 sqm of meeting and banquet space, Mount Meru Hotel is an excellent choice for corporate visitors, seminars, conferences, and events. The hotel is situated just 45 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), 20 minutes from Arusha Airport (ARK), and a 10-minute walk from the Arusha International Conference Center (AICC). It is also close to local attractions, including the Arusha Clock Tower, German Boma, and Maasai Market Curios and Crafts.
Guests can enjoy spectacular views of Mount Meru, the second-highest mountain in Tanzania, and the hotel’s private landscaped gardens overlooking the Golf Club.
Post Title:

Night Auditor

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Are you ready to elevate your career in luxury hospitality? Mount Meru Hotel, a premier destination in Arusha, is looking for passionate and motivated individuals to join our team!
Mount Meru Hotel is a luxurious hotel located in Arusha, Tanzania, offering an ideal base for travelers heading to major tourist destinations in the region. The hotel features 178 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, providing a range of amenities for guests’ comfort. It boasts two restaurants, two bars, 24-hour in-room dining service, an outdoor swimming pool, and a well-equipped gym.
With more than 1500 sqm of meeting and banquet space, Mount Meru Hotel is an excellent choice for corporate visitors, seminars, conferences, and events. The hotel is situated just 45 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), 20 minutes from Arusha Airport (ARK), and a 10-minute walk from the Arusha International Conference Center (AICC). It is also close to local attractions, including the Arusha Clock Tower, German Boma, and Maasai Market Curios and Crafts.
Guests can enjoy spectacular views of Mount Meru, the second-highest mountain in Tanzania, and the hotel’s private landscaped gardens overlooking the Golf Club.
Post Title:

Cook

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Are you ready to elevate your career in luxury hospitality? Mount Meru Hotel, a premier destination in Arusha, is looking for passionate and motivated individuals to join our team!
Mount Meru Hotel is a luxurious hotel located in Arusha, Tanzania, offering an ideal base for travelers heading to major tourist destinations in the region. The hotel features 178 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, providing a range of amenities for guests’ comfort. It boasts two restaurants, two bars, 24-hour in-room dining service, an outdoor swimming pool, and a well-equipped gym.
With more than 1500 sqm of meeting and banquet space, Mount Meru Hotel is an excellent choice for corporate visitors, seminars, conferences, and events. The hotel is situated just 45 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), 20 minutes from Arusha Airport (ARK), and a 10-minute walk from the Arusha International Conference Center (AICC). It is also close to local attractions, including the Arusha Clock Tower, German Boma, and Maasai Market Curios and Crafts.
Guests can enjoy spectacular views of Mount Meru, the second-highest mountain in Tanzania, and the hotel’s private landscaped gardens overlooking the Golf Club.
Post Title:

Front Office Manager

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Are you ready to elevate your career in luxury hospitality? Mount Meru Hotel, a premier destination in Arusha, is looking for passionate and motivated individuals to join our team!
Mount Meru Hotel is a luxurious hotel located in Arusha, Tanzania, offering an ideal base for travelers heading to major tourist destinations in the region. The hotel features 178 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, providing a range of amenities for guests’ comfort. It boasts two restaurants, two bars, 24-hour in-room dining service, an outdoor swimming pool, and a well-equipped gym.
With more than 1500 sqm of meeting and banquet space, Mount Meru Hotel is an excellent choice for corporate visitors, seminars, conferences, and events. The hotel is situated just 45 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), 20 minutes from Arusha Airport (ARK), and a 10-minute walk from the Arusha International Conference Center (AICC). It is also close to local attractions, including the Arusha Clock Tower, German Boma, and Maasai Market Curios and Crafts.
Guests can enjoy spectacular views of Mount Meru, the second-highest mountain in Tanzania, and the hotel’s private landscaped gardens overlooking the Golf Club.
Post Title:

Restaurant Manager

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Laterite is a data, research, and analytics firm specializing in complex development challenges. We work with universities, global think tanks, international NGOs, multilateral donor organizations, and government ministries and agencies. Laterite has offices in the Netherlands, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Sierra Leone and Peru. The team brings together more than 90 full-time local and international staff, as well as 2,000+ enumerators across all countries.
We are looking for a hands-on Business Development and Communications Manager to coordinate the BDC team. The BDC team leads and supports Laterite’s business development processes including scoping for new opportunities, proposal development and support for local outreach activities led by the different offices. The team is also responsible for developing and implementing Laterite’s communications strategy, and for maintaining and updating the knowledge base.
What you will do:
Leadership & strategy:

Lead on all BDC tasks and mentor the BDC Analysts & Associates, and coordinate day-to-day BDC activities
Develop and implement business development and communications strategies that align with organizational goals and build on each other.

Business development:

Develop a deep understanding of the client landscape in the development research sector across our operating countries.
Coordinate outreach and business development activities at country-level in partnership with country offices.
Manage the Laterite’s proposal pipeline from strategy to delivery, and work with the Research Team to prepare strong bids and grant applications.

Communications:

Oversee and enhance Laterite’s website and social media presence to amplify the organization’s voice and impact.
Work with the wider Laterite team to source and develop new content to showcase Laterite’s work and impact (e.g., blogs, publications).
Improve how Laterite communicates its findings by exploring and implementing interactive and engaging methods of presenting data.

Knowledge management:

Maintain, improve, and expand Laterite’s knowledge base, ensuring it supports internal learning and operational efficiency.

What you bring:
Our ideal candidate is a natural communicator and relationship builder, with experience in the development sector, for example a research firm, an NGO, a consultancy. They are organized, self-motivated, with excellent attention to detail and a drive to get things done, while working in a collaborative environment.
Our future colleague has:

At least a Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
5+ years of relevant experience working in a similar setting.
Excellent oral and written communications in English.
Experience in leading and mentoring delivery teams.
Experience with managing proposal pipelines according to funder and donor procurement rules (including private funders as well as multilaterals and donors such as the World Bank, USAID, FCDO, among others).
Experience with Communications, especially strategic communications activities geared towards business development and outreach. Experience with writing blogs, and creating engaging content is welcome.
Experience with knowledge management solutions (ideally Confluence).
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, self-motivation and drive to flourish in a fast-paced environment, where timelines can often be unpredictable.

In addition, we are looking for:

A strong understanding of, and/or interest in, social and economic research in development contexts, particularly in the areas of agriculture, education, public health, livelihoods, and gender.

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Job Description:
New Vacancy: Let’s Grow Together, Become Our Territory Managers!
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Territory Managers in the following regions: Igunga, Kilindi, Mbeya & Kilwa. If you are ready to grow with us, apply today!
Core Responsibilities:

Ensure the correct implementation of sales and marketing strategies.
Attend to customer requirements at points of sales and with distributors.
Provide training and coaching to sales teams.
Review and analyze weekly sales in your assigned areas and distributors by region.
Drive the adoption of promotional strategies for channels.
Coordinate monthly sales review sessions.
Support MFS initiatives within your territory.
Contribute to the branding campaign execution.

Competencies:

Ability to engage in effective and persuasive negotiations with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Capability to work effectively with diverse cultures in a community.
Ability to collaborate maturely with management teams and be recognized as an expert resource.
Proven ability to achieve results through others.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or any related field.
A minimum of 4 years’ experience in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and unbiased treatment for all individuals in our employment practices. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline: March 9, 2025Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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Job Title: National Director – Tanzania and Zanzibar
Posted Date: 02/03/2025Location: Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaRegion: Eastern & Southern AfricaFunction: ManagementPosition Type: Limited Full-TimeContract Period: 2 years with possible extensionSupervisor: Board of Directors (MA Tanzania, MA Zanzibar)

About SOS Children’s Villages International (SOS CVI)
SOS Children’s Villages International (SOS CVI) is a global non-governmental, non-denominational organization that works with communities, partners, and governments to ensure the rights of children worldwide. Our mission is to care for children who have lost parental care or are at risk of losing it, creating family-based solutions and enabling children to grow up in safe, supportive environments.
We believe that every child deserves to belong to a family, receive love, respect, and grow in a secure environment. Through strategic partnerships, we aim to deliver effective solutions in the areas of child protection, advocacy, and family strengthening.
Job Summary
The National Director (ND) leads the Member Association (MA) of SOS Children’s Villages in Tanzania and Zanzibar, ensuring the organization’s overall direction, operations, and performance. The ND is responsible for developing and executing strategies for both programs and financial sustainability, aligning them with the organization’s vision, mission, and values.
The ND will collaborate closely with various stakeholders, including the Board of Directors for MA Tanzania and MA Zanzibar, the International Director Region (IDR), the CVI Representative, Regional Office Functional Directors, and Advisors.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Direction and Governance

Establish and direct strategic plans to advance the mission and objectives of the MA in Tanzania and Zanzibar.
Ensure adherence to corporate governance principles and statutory requirements.
Oversee the implementation of strategies, ensuring effective monitoring and reporting of progress.
Lead by example in ethics and morals, addressing any non-adherence to values, ethics, and codes.

Sustainability and Fund Development

Develop and implement effective fundraising plans to ensure long-term sustainability.
Manage the MA’s financial resources, reviewing financial reports to ensure effective cost control.
Oversee the development and implementation of realistic and effective fund development strategies.

Marketing and Brand Awareness

Guide the MA’s marketing, branding, and communications strategies.
Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to optimize initiatives and improve service delivery.

Strategic Relationship Management

Develop and maintain strategic partnerships to ensure support for SOS CVI’s objectives.
Represent SOS CVI to provincial and national governments and other relevant stakeholders.

People Management and Development

Oversee recruitment, orientation, performance management, and development of national office management staff.
Ensure stable employee relations and foster a positive work environment.

Child Safeguarding (CS)

Implement and manage SOS CVI’s Child Protection Policy.
Ensure compliance with child safeguarding standards and report any concerns regarding child safety.

Required Qualifications

A degree in Social Sciences, Business, or a related field; a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Education, or Social Sciences is preferred.
At least 10 years of experience in senior management, with at least 2 years as a National Director, Managing Director, or CEO.
Strong understanding of child rights, child development, family and community development, and advocacy.
Fluency in both English and Swahili is required.
Valid driver’s license.

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NEW VACANCYLet’s grow together, become part of our team!Quality Performance Engineer
We are looking for a Quality Performance Engineer with a University degree in Telecommunications or an equivalent course, and at least 1.5 years of experience in the telecommunication industry, especially in optimizations and customer management.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Align with TCRA & UCSAF Zonal teams for QOS, issue resolutions, and jointly conduct external interference visits.
Perform analysis through CSW/ Meta Enterprise Centre and prepare Zonal Performance Reports for regulatory entities, including UCSAF and TCRA.
Support the technology department by understanding its customers, their needs, and expectations through Zonal market visits.
Handle all customer complaints brought in by TCRA, UCSAF, and other regulatory bodies.
Interface with NOC to ensure that all received complaints are worked on by responsible teams, and resolutions and feedback are provided timely.
Support Quality teams in the regions and work closely with the customer service team on VOC and NPS Reports follow-up and resolutions.
Ensure the Network availability target is attained and maintained.

COMPETENCIES

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated stable and proven planning skills.
Independent with a good work attitude and high level of integrity.
Strong customer management and communication skills.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and unbiased treatment of all individuals in all employment practices.
Remote work opportunities
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Female candidates are encouraged to apply!
Apply before March 09, 2025.
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