Position: Reclaimer Operator (urgently)
NB: Tanzanian only
Qualification required: Minimum of Secondary school education/college with knowledge of Electrical and/or Instrumentation.
Experience: Fresh college/school graduate
Reporting to: Production Supervisor
Following are the required essential skills:
• Basic knowledge in cement production
• Good communication skills with basic written and spoken English
• Basic understanding of maintenance requirements
• Good knowledge of safety procedures
Responsibilities:
Executing the operation, in shift, of the reclaimer machines and ensuring constant management of hopper levels for raw mill operations.
Coordination with the quality control department in managing the materials quality and stock piles management.
Conducting daily inspection of the reclaimer machine and reporting any abnormalities to the respective departments and/or supervisor.
De-blocking of the discharge chutes for both reclaimer and the conveyor belts chutes whenever required
Responsible for safe working practices especially in area of responsibility
Cleaning of allocated area and clearing of blockages
Take part in any job related to production activities.
Any other duties as may be assigned.
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Job Region: Tanzania
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Reclaimer Operator at Lake Cement
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Branch Manager at EA Foods Limited
At EA Foods, we create opportunities for growth by utilizing modern technologies and reducing reliance on paperwork. Our goal is to positively impact communities by empowering smallholder farmers and local vendors. As a member of EA Foods, you will play an active role in shaping our systems and culture, contributing to our growth. We focus on developing top talent who go on to achieve success across the continent, transferring valuable skills for future success. We are dedicated to your growth, offering mentorship and guidance to help you unlock your potential and achieve your vision, both personally and professionally.
Job Title:
Branch Manager
No. of Subordinates:
50+
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
Masters or Bachelor’s degree in business financial, business administration, or relevant field.
Work Experience:
Minimum of 10 years experience within a Branch Management position with wholesale, production and process experience essential Good FMCG knowledge essential
Language:
Fluent in written and spoken English
About the company:
East Africa Foods is a food-tech company focusing on the efficient distribution of foods from farm to market. It has an extensive operations and logistics team that works around the clock to achieve the highest distribution efficiency in the industry.
Be a part of something big East Africa Foods, is growing and now is your chance to join a company where you will have influence! We are a lean company that asks a lot of its talented workforce and in return gives you the opportunity to be part of a major player in the food tech and distribution space.
If you are energized by solving large-scale challenges, come work with us.
2. Job Summary:
In this position, responsible for individual sales branch to ensure efficiency, profitability and success. Also responsible for hiring & training of staff members. Ensure customer satisfaction, be responsible for operations & profitability and overall supervision of the branch.
3. Duties and Responsibilities:
Planning:
Owns development of monthly demand plan for the branch.
Drives collection and reporting of required current and historical branch sales to support category and channel logistics.
Drives sales target- setting for on- ground sales and conducts periodic reviews.
Leads and reviews branch sales force productivity to meet values and volume targets.
Manages branch budget.
Sales:
Target Achievement by Branch & Sales Team.
Daily Meeting of Sales Review & Planning.
Ensure proper Time Management & Time Keeping by Sales Team.
Ensure proper selling plan by Sales Team and that they meet the daily/monthly selling target.
Plan & Schedule Route visits.
Ensure that collections for Cash / Credit Sales are received by EOD/End of Credit Period.
Ensure all Sales Team provide continuous / frequent service to all customers/retailers/wholesalers.
Ensure proper Rack Share for all products.
Learn market trends & report to management.
Understand Market Share, Marketing Strategies, Pricing Patterns, Placement of competitor’s products.
Ensure that all Sales Team Maintain good Customer Relations.
Plan & Execute promotional activities in coordination with Marketing Team.
Operations:
Ensure & Maintain proper stock products at branch warehouse.
Ensure proper stock management by Sales Team & Vehicles.
Owns general administration for the branch
Finance & Accounts:
100% full accountability on ensuring all Approved credits are well controlled and Managed.
Ensure all Income & Expenses are accounted properly into the system.
Ensure all Manual Registers pertaining to Accounts are maintained properly.
Ensure all Cash & Credit balances of parties are cleared well in advance.
Ensure all Cash Income received the previous sales day is deposited at the nearest bank.
Human Resources:
Manpower Planning
Employee Joining & Orientation
Plan & Ensure Employee Induction & Training
Mentoring
Team Development
Attendance Management
Discipline
Leave Management
Performance Management
4. Educational and Experience Requirements:
Masters or Bachelor’s degree in business financial, business administration, or relevant field.
Minimum of 10 years experience within a Branch Management position with wholesale, production and process experience essential Good FMCG knowledge essential.
Commercial and financial acumen with a full understanding of the impact of failure in terms of business cost and other important factors.
In-depth knowledge of the consumer goods industry.
5. Working Conditions or Company Culture:
Detail-oriented: Quality and Precision-focused
Stable: Traditional, Stable, Strong processes
People-oriented: Supportive, Accept Diversity and Fairness-focused
Team-oriented: Cooperative and Collaborative
6. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, and Required Competencies:
Proven management skills with the ability to optimize team performance and development
Highly skilled communicator with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally.
Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills.
Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong planning skills with the ability to handle multiple projects through to completion and to manage competing priorities
Excellent attention to detail skills
Leadership and human resources management skills
7. Deliverables :
Driving volume and value targets on monthly or weekly basis.
Works for the closure of commercial issues and mange financial health of the business.
Managing conflicts internally and with the trade partners.
Managing commercial discipline in the territory.
The company offers competitive packages including comprehensive health care, growth potential, and a challenging and exciting work environment.
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Branch Accountant at EA Foods
At EA Foods, we create opportunities for growth by utilizing modern technologies and reducing reliance on paperwork. Our goal is to positively impact communities by empowering smallholder farmers and local vendors. As a member of EA Foods, you will play an active role in shaping our systems and culture, contributing to our growth. We focus on developing top talent who go on to achieve success across the continent, transferring valuable skills for future success. We are dedicated to your growth, offering mentorship and guidance to help you unlock your potential and achieve your vision, both personally and professionally.
Job Title:
Branch Accountant
No. of Subordinates:
7+
Location:
Dar es salaam – Tanzania
No of direct reports:
7+
Department:
Accounts and Finance
Incumbent name:
Direct Report:
Branch Manager
Incumbent signature & date:
Indirect Report:
Finance Manager
Incumbent signature & date:
Job level:
Experienced
Supervisor’s signature & date:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Degree/Diploma in Accounts, Finance or related field
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Five+ years experience in Accounts or related field
LANGUAGE:
Fluent in English
About the company:
EA Foods Limited is a food-tech company focusing on efficient distribution of foods from farm to market. It has an extensive operations and logistics team that works around the clock to achieve the highest distribution efficiency in the industry.
Be a part of something big EA Foods Limited is growing and now is your chance to join a company where you will have influence! We are a lean company who asks a lot of its talented workforce and in return give you the opportunity to be part of a major player in the food-tech and distribution space.
Job Summary:
The role holder will be responsible for ensuring that reports on costs, productivity, margins and company expenditures are accurate.
The Senior Accounts Officer will be reporting directly to the Branch Manager and indirectly to the Finance Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervise accountants and accounting assistants in verifying, allocating, posting and reconciling Bank accounts, accounts payables and receivables
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Ensuring compliance with legal accounting standards
Participate in preparation of financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
Assisting with accounting tasks such as invoicing or tracking purchase order numbers as well as producing error-free accounting reports and present their results
Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
Investigating accounting irregularities, mistakes or potential fraud
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
Provide input into department’s goal setting process
Support month-end and year-end close process
Ensure all documents are well stored/filled as per company policy
Performing other accounting duties as assigned
Educational and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor or Diploma in accounting/Finance or related field
An excellent written and oral command in Kiswahili and English
Knowledge of general accounting principals
Proficient in relevant computer software
Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements
4+ years in Finance/Accounting or related field experience
Working Conditions:
Working station is Dar es salaam – Tanzania
The Senior Accounts Officer/Accounts and Finance supervisor will be required to work as per EA Foods Limited working conditions in terms of working hours and days and when necessary, employee may be required to work beyond working hours
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities or Required Competencies:
Experience in reconciliations and Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
Familiarity with financial accounting statements
Hands-on experience with accounting software packages
Deadline-oriented and an ability to stick to time constraints
Good communication skills – both written and verbal
Organizational skills and information management
Advanced MS Excel skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
Ability to work independently, unsupervised
Ability to give direction and provide assistance to others
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Installation and Maintenance Head at Airtel
At Airtel Africa, we act with passion, energy, and a can-do attitude. Innovation with an entrepreneurial spirit drive us. If you like “ordinary”, then we are not for you.
We champion diversity. We anticipate, adapt, and deliver solutions that enrich the lives of communities we serve. we roll up our sleeves to win with our customers.
By choosing Airtel, you choose to be part of a winning team. All this in addition to a brilliant opportunity to build a career in your field of expertise, across our different operating companies in Africa.
Airtel Africa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and remain fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Responsibilities
1.Roll outs and Installations and commissioning
Develop ODU/ONU installation organization i.e. territory dimensioning in line with sales clusters with requisite governance through supervisors with optimal span of control.
Maintain a database of all installed ODUs/ONUs indication customer info, location, etc
Job tickets SLAs as defined e.g. 3 hours installation, 4 hours relocation and recovery, 2 hours fault/ repair ticket post confirmed schedule
Design PJP (Route plan) within territory + conduct one gate meeting/ day with assigned Installer supervisor on Zoom/ Teams to ensure ways of work governance metrics are in place
2.Logistics and Project Management
Establish departmental process for installations maintenance and enforce strict adherence
Management of CWIP to deliver on installation equipment not to be obsolete in warehouse
Put in place a process for ODU/ONU recovery/ redeployment
3.Regulatory and Statutory Compliance
Ensure all installers have KYC Kits to complete customer on-boarding + Toolbox for physical installation work
Ensure all necessary documentation for regulatory compliance is adequate and readily available
Keep track record of the routers leased to customers and ensure recovery for non-compliance customers is done as per the company guidelines
4.Partner and Supply Chain Management (Inventory)
Accountable on stock availability to installers at warehouse and Airtel shops, reconciliation of any other stock management issues in the channel.
Collaborate with Supply Chain Management Team, validate requests and raise the purchase of ODUs/ONUs, installation equipment based on agreed standards
Provide support and ensure effective process management of service provider and installer vendors
Establish procedure from improving roll out, maintenance and removal of ODU/ONUs and other equipment
Ensure and coordinate various activities with Supply Chain Management for warehousing and dispatching of installation elements to specific locations
Track and follow up on equipment delivery for ODU/ONU rollout (Local and imported)
5.Installer Team Management
Ensure pay rationalization for better efficacy and timely payout to team members
Training and certification of installers
Evaluate and monitor the performance and quality standards of sub-contractors within their infrastructure boundaries and take corrective active as applicable
Qualifications
University degree in Telecom Engineering, Networks, Technical or electrical or equivalent qualification
Professional Qualification in Project Management Techniques
Minimum 7 years’ experience in technical role Telecom/ DTH/ ISP
Category Understanding – Understanding the competition landscape within the OPCO – players, the market size, regulations, technologies used devices offered, spectrum used etc.
Latest technology and processes used in related industries such as Satellite TV, Computer peripherals etc.
IT Literacy and business education, an added advantage
Able to operate in a performance driven organization
Proven team Leadership skills – Ability to influence and get things done quickly is critical.
Resilience and ability to deliver against stretch targets
Strong entrepreneurial spirit
Analytical skills and ability and strong Commercial Acumen
Building team skills as this is new business
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
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Job Info
Job Identification
405
Posting Date
03/27/2025, 06:25 PM
Apply Before
04/04/2025, 09:54 PM
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations
Airtel Tanzania, Tanzania, DAR ES SALAAM, TZ
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Graphics Designer & Communications Officer at Plan International
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Company: Plan InternationalThe Organisation
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.
We won’t stop until we are all equal.
ROLE PURPOSE
Plan International looking for a talented communications and graphic designer who can take concepts and ideas and create visual representations, in both print and electronic media. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of current design software and be skilled in every step of the design process, from concept to final deliverable. Collaborating with multiple teams across PIT, the communications and graphic designer should be able to take written or spoken ideas and convert them into a design that connects. The ideal candidate will possess an in-depth knowledge of branding and marketing principles, demonstrating the ability to identify and implement the most suitable style and layout for a diverse range of projects. This individual should be adept at understanding projects needs and translating those into visually compelling designs. Additionally, strong photography skills are essential, as she/he will be responsible for capturing high-quality images that enhance and support the overall communications strategy. This role requires creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to various themes and concepts while maintaining brand consistency across all materials.
DIMENSION OF THE ROLEWork on a wide range of projects and media, using various software programs to visualize and develop innovative graphic designs that meet the organizational goals
Obtain input from the supervisor to ensure that designs meet organizational standards and brand expectations, and express ideas accurately.
Work independently as well as cooperatively with the communications team to meet deadlines,
Schedule project implementation based on workload, which may include five or more simultaneous requests
Examine existing processes, identify flaws, and create solutions that improve design capabilities
Update and maintain internal databases for designs, photography, and videoCollaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with multiple teams on a wide range of materials that may include web pages, presentations, signage, internal communications, newsletters, and campaign materials
Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity
Develop concepts by hand or with software, and execute original content by determining the ideal usage of colour, text, font style, imagery, and layout
Manage the design and uploading process for all project materials, based on best practices for using a content management system
Use trend intelligence and knowledge when designing and executing specific classifications
Capture high quality images during events and campaigns that depict organizational values
Stay up-to-date with industry trends for communication for development, to stay informed about emerging trends and practices in communication and development. You will research and implement innovative communication tools and techniques to maximize the impact of Plan International Tanzania’s work.Follow this link to view full role profile
Location: Dar es Salaam
Reports to: Influencing, Communications & Advocacy Manager
Closing Date:31st March, 2025
Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.
We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Remote work opportunities
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Sales Manager at Johari Rotana
We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic Sales professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.
As a Sales Manager you are responsible to implement all sales activities and maximize business opportunities in your specific area of responsibility. The role involves implementing and executing all sales action plans and will include key responsibilities such as:
• Ensure comprehensive and complete coverage of own portfolio, covering all levels of accounts managerial and departmental executives for a comprehensive client servicing, achieving targets and maximum productivity
• Implement and execute all sales objectives and action plans to reach and exceed targets set
• Establish parameters, quotes and negotiate prices with customers for transient and group business in connection with the properties
• Promote and produce sales leads for Rotana within its respective areas
• Provide feedback on changing marketing conditions, including trends in the competition, as a result of direct sales solicitation, telephone and direct mail in its market areas
• Establish and maintain files of major accounts and assist Superiors in maintaining the accounts management system
• Ensure that selling strategies are adhered to during negotiations and maximize up selling opportunities whenever possibleSkills
Education, Qualifications & ExperiencesYou should be holding a degree in sales and minimum two years post graduate work experiences, ideally within the hotel industry. You must be a computer literate with excellent presentation skills and highly sophisticated communication skills, written and oral with proficiency in English is essential and any other language skills beside will be an asset.
Knowledge & Competencies
The ideal candidate will have a guest and service oriented attitude, backed up by a proactive approach and a strong drive for results. In your daily business you show flexibility, display a high level of integrity and professionalism to both colleagues and clients. You are having a track record in exceeding targets with the ability to identify, implement and execute sales strategies and account plans while possessing following additional competencies:
Understanding Hotel Operations
Effective Communication
Planning for Business
Supervising People
Understanding Differences
Supervising Operations
Teamwork
Adaptability
Customer Focus
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Examinations Officer II at NECTA
POST EXAMINATIONS OFFICER II – MECHANICAL ENGINEERING – 1 POST
EMPLOYER Baraza la Mitihani la Tanzania (NECTA)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2025-03-25 2025-04-03
JOB SUMMARY N/A
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To supervise marking of candidate’s examination scripts;
ii. To compile lists of examiners for various examinations;
iii. To supervise setting of test items and marking scheme;
iv. To supervise moderators of test items and marking scheme;
v. Typesetting and proofread of examinations papers and marking scheme;
vi. To carry out post-facto analysis of subjects examined by NECTA for the purpose of providing feedback to schools and other stakeholders; and
vii. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Bachelor Degree in Technical Education or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution, majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
OR
Holder of Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering plus Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).
REMUNERATION NECTASS 5/1
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Finance Analyst at NMB Bank
Finance Analyst (1 Position(s))
Job Location :
Head Office, Hq
Job Purpose:
Responsible for accurate recording and reporting of the Bank’s transactions, budget control/monitoring, fixed asset management and ensure efficiency and effectiveness in processing payments.
Main Responsibilities:
Control financial resources and ensure that all financial transactions, systems and procedures comply with regulations, accounting principles, and standards.
Financial analysis and reporting, taxation, insurance, credit control, accounts payable and receivable, inventory and cost control, and budgeting and forecasting.
Advise management on financial matters and the impact of laws and regulations on the organization.
Work closely with Senior Finance Analyst, Managers and other departments to develop budgets and monitor the approved budgets including projects.
Review and monitor the cost center budget and ensure monthly reports are shared with cost center owners and arrange meetings with Business/Cost Centre owners to discuss variances noted in their report and instill cost conscious culture.
Ensure timely payment of invoices as per the agreed Turnaround Time and ensure records are safely kept for easy reference and audit trail.
Ensure timely resolution of queries and complaints as per the agreed Turnaround Time including Procure to Pay (P2P) queries/complaints.
End to end management of fixed assets of the bank including timely updating the fixed asset register (FAR) with additions/capitalization/transfers/disposals, running depreciation and reconciliation of FAR with General Ledgers from the system.
Coordinate physical verification of fixed assets across the network and timely reconciliation of verified assets and assets in the FAR to resolve any difference noted.
Be available for any other duties related to finance and control as may be assigned from time to time by bank’s management.
Knowledge and Skills:
Understanding of financial control and management, and the application of Bank’s products, policies, and procedures.
Technical Financial management, accounting management; computer literacy (MS Excel, Power Point, ERP systems), best practices in internal controls.
Behavioural Information Monitoring, Decision Making, Communication, Customer Focus, Facilitating Change, Managing Work.
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in business studies, preferably Accountancy and Finance or related fields.
Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA) will be an added advantage.
At least 3 years’ experience in financial accounting and internal control environment.
NMB Bank Plc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and achieving a gender balanced workforce.
Female candidates and people living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
NMB Bank Plc does not charge any fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job opening date : 24-Mar-2025
Job closing date : 07-Apr-2025
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Project Administrative Assistant at Forland / NIRAS
Forestry, Land Use, and Value Chain Development in Tanzania (FORLAND) is a four-year bilateral project between the governments of Finland and Tanzania (2025-2029). The Project area includes the Iringa, Njombe, Ruvuma, and Lindi regions, which are rich in natural and plantation forest resources. The main headquarters is at Forest and Wood Industries Training Centre (FWITC) in Mafinga. FORLAND helps small woodlot owners establish and manage tree plantations, as well as rural communities manage their Miombo Village Land Forest Reserves using Community Based Forest Management. The project also strengthens the value chain, assisting communities, tree producers, and micro, small, and medium enterprises in adding value to their goods. It builds on the success of the Participatory Plantation Forestry Programme (PFP 2) and Forest and Value Chain Development Programme (FORVAC) to ensure the long-term viability of the achievements and institutions supported. It also closely aligns with the development strategies and priorities of the Finnish and Tanzanian governments, helping to alleviate poverty, create jobs, and strengthen climate resilience.
The FORLAND project is recruiting a Project Administrative Assistant who will be responsible for the following duties:
• Act as receptionist and answer telephone
• Monitor the office website, ensure it is kept up to date and deal with enquiries to the programme website
• Take care of the all programme correspondences, consultant reports, meeting minutes and other important records ensuring that they are properly managed and that hard copies are made available as needed and that the soft copies are correctly archived on the network attached storage.
• Manage store and stocks of office supplies and initiate procurements when needed.
• Support consultants in their research and data entry and management
• Support office events management
• Maintain programme contacts information complete and up to date
• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Business area:
Development Consulting
Country:
Tanzania, East Africa
Qualifications required:
Minimum Diploma / Bachelor degree in Business, Administration, Public relations and Secretarial services.
Professional experience required:
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in busy donor funded projects. Possession of Good communication skills Fluent English and Swahili (reading, writing and comprehension) and must be able to write in both English and Swahili to internal technical reporting standard)
Position length:
>Temporary
Position length:
38 months each with duty station in Mafinga
Commencement:
04/2025
Deadline:
Thursday, April 3, 2025
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Project Accountants/Cashiers (2) at Forland / NIRAS
Forestry, Land Use, and Value Chain Development in Tanzania (FORLAND) is a four-year bilateral project between the governments of Finland and Tanzania (2025-2029). The Project area includes the Iringa, Njombe, Ruvuma, and Lindi regions, which are rich in natural and plantation forest resources. The main headquarters is at Forest and Wood Industries Training Centre (FWITC) in Mafinga. FORLAND helps small woodlot owners establish and manage tree plantations, as well as rural communities manage their Miombo Village Land Forest Reserves using Community Based Forest Management. The project also strengthens the value chain, assisting communities, tree producers, and micro, small, and medium enterprises in adding value to their goods. It builds on the success of the Participatory Plantation Forestry Programme (PFP 2) and Forest and Value Chain Development Programme (FORVAC) to ensure the long-term viability of the achievements and institutions supported. It also closely aligns with the development strategies and priorities of the Finnish and Tanzanian governments, helping to alleviate poverty, create jobs, and strengthen climate resilience.
The FORLAND project is recruiting two (2) Project Accountants/Cashiers who will be responsible for the following duties:
• Perform monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analysis
• Assist with the new financial process and working with Finance and Administration Manager (FAM) and Result Areas heads.
• Investigate and report to the FAM any inconsistencies or improprieties.
• Analyze data to ensure proper accounting procedures have been followed
• Responsible for performing special projects to improve process efficiency and performance Projects as assigned by Management
• Maintain and develop various financial models and standard templates distributed for use by all of Finance during the planning processes, ensuring quality, accuracy and focused analytic review.
• Participate on preparation of vouchers and recording of transactions on Programme accounting system to understand the sources of budgetary variances
• Manage Office Petty cash system
• Assist Finance Manager and Administration with budgeting, budget control and timely financial reporting
• Serve as a Fixed Assets Manager
• Create and maintain appropriate record and filling sub-systems for the office
• Other duties as may be reasonably assigned from time to time
Business area:
Development Consulting
Country:
Tanzania, East Africa
Qualifications required:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or any other related field.
Professional experience required:
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounting in busy donor funded projects. Current with financial and accounting software, with the potential for professional certification. Expert-level knowledge of working with spreadsheets is crucial. Experience with word processing software is essential for generating and writing reports for record-keeping
Position length:
>Temporary
Position length:
38 months each with duty station in Mafinga
Commencement:
04/2025
Deadline:
Thursday, April 3, 2025
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