JOB TITLE: OPERATIONS MANAGER, TANZANIA
Location: Tanzania
Reports to: Country Director
Contract duration: 12 months (with possible extension)
Location: Tanzania
Reports to: Country Director
Contract duration: 12 months (with possible extension)
Application instructions:
Candidates should send their CV and a cover letter (PDF or Microsoft Word format) which outlines their experience and suitability for the role in English by email to: tzrecruitment@tz.bbcmediaaction.org with the title of the position applied for in the subject line before 5pm on Monday 16 February 2015. Please do not send certificates or other attachments.
Applicants with no separate cover letter will not be considered. These are local posts applicable to people who have the legal right to live and work in Tanzania and national terms and conditions will apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Application deadline: Monday 16 February 2015 by 5pm
Job purpose:
The Operations Manager will lead a young, dynamic team who deliver support services for BBC Media Action in Tanzania including administration, logistics, HR, procurement, IT and health & safety. The management of all operations to ensure compliance with BBC policies, Tanzanian law, and donor requirement is a core responsibility of the role. Importantly, s/he will also be responsible for maintaining overall control of operational finances for the Tanzania office as well as general management to deliver efficient and effective support for the organisation and its projects
Main Duties:
Staff Management:
• Lead the operations team; ensuring systems are in place for its effective procedures including scheduling, work plans, 1:1s and appraisals, and departmental performance review meetings
• Build budgetary management capacity of the operations team members
Finance management:
• Manage all budgets and expenditures on operational and other shared activities for the office
• Ensure effective and efficient use of central budgets, to monitor and report on ongoing expenditure against those budgets
• Deputise for the Finance Manager when required
Legal and statutory compliance:
• Ensure full compliance with Tanzanian law and regulations, ensuring BBC Media Action is fully registered with the relevant authorities in Tanzania
• Advise Country Director and others as appropriate on legislative changes that may affect BBC Media Action’s operations
• Negotiate and manage all property leases and other contracts and agreements, ensuring that these comply with local law and regulations
Logistics and assets management:
• Maintain effective use of office resources in particular office vehicles, generator, furniture, IT and recording equipment and software
• Ensure that systems for tracking fuel and managing assets are efficient and well maintained
• Make certain that office vehicles remain fully equipped and properly maintained
Human Resources:
• Oversee all HR processes and procedures, ensuring all staff records are accurate and up-to-date, including records for leave and TOIL, and contract terms for all locally-recruited staff
• Increase staff awareness and understanding of BBC recruitment procedures to ensure contractual obligations are observed with respect to BBC policies and the staff Code of Conduct
• Make sure all personal information concerning employees is stored in accordance with UK and Tanzania data-protection law
• Ensure that all staff have the necessary visas, permissions, and work permits to reside and work in Tanzania and that these remain valid and up-to-date and that all visitors have proper work permits and approved risk assessments prior to travel
Health and Safety:
• Take responsibility for health & safety issues in all BBC Media Action properties in Tanzania and in conjunction with BBC Safety Officers, to ensure best practice and compliance with BBC guidelines
• Ensure that all staff remain aware of current BBC health and safety issues and procedures
• Negotiate and manage local insurance policies for staff medical insurance, vehicle insurance, plus building-contents insurance if applicable
• Maintain up-to-date health & safety equipment in the office and relevant staff training in use of this equipment – especially fire extinguishers, first aid equipment and security systems
Procurement
• Oversee relationships with key service providers for office operations such as utilities and security.
• Manage inventory and purchasing of adequate stores of all regularly required office supplies
• Ensure that the office in Tanzania complies with BBC procurement policy and Tanzanian law and that its procurement systems are effective and efficient
Information Technology:
• With the IT Manager and relevant service-providers, ensure that all IT and recording equipment in the Tanzania office is well-maintained and has up-to-date software
Undertake other duties the Country Director might reques from time to time.
Skills, knowledge and experience requirements
• At least five years’ experience in managing operations of an International Non-Governmental Organisation and/or private-sector company and at least three years’ experience in financial management of a donor-funded and/or private-sector organisation
• At least a Bachelor-level degree in Business Administration or another relevant subject.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and significant experience of leading and managing teams and dealing with external stakeholders
• Proven experience of successful project management against tight deadlines.
• Experience setting-up and running systems for managing organisational resources and logistical and administrative functions
• Excellent communication skills at all levels within the organisation; fluent in Kiswahili and English (verbal and written)
• Strong IT skills with experience of operating computer-based financial management systems and competent to an advanced level in Microsoft Excel
• Proven ability to operate effectively on a Senior Management Team (or equivalent);
• Willingness and ability to take the initiative not only in identifying problems but also in suggesting and implementing solutions.
Key competencies
• Managing relationships and team work: able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Works co-operatively with others to be part of a team. Values individual's differences and demonstrates a commitment to knowledge sharing and informal learning, for the benefit of the team.
• Strategic thinking: Able to identify a vision and create plans for implementation of that vision to meet the end goal. Evaluates situations, decisions, and issues in the short, medium and long-term
• Leadership: Ability to inspire others to realise an identified vision.
• Analytical thinking: Able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into component parts, explore and evaluate them systematically. Able to identify causal relationships, and construct frameworks for problem solving and/or development.
• Change management: Able to understand and anticipate the need for change and to build frameworks for planning and managing the continuous process of change.
• Planning and organisation: Able to think ahead in order to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others; planning of activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources requirements.
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JOB TITLE: HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT, TANZANIA
Location: Tanzania
Reports to: Operations Manager
Contract duration: 12 months (with possible extension)
Application instructions:
Candidates should send their CV and a cover letter (PDF or Microsoft Word format) which outlines their experience and suitability for the role in English by email to: tzrecruitment@tz.bbcmediaaction.org with the title of the position applied for in the subject line before 5pm on Monday 16 February 2015. Please do not send certificates or other attachments. Applicants with no separate cover letter will not be considered. These are local posts applicable to people who have the legal right to live and work in Tanzania and national terms and conditions will apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Application deadline: Monday 16 February 2015 by 5pm.
Job purpose:
The Human Resources Assistant will provide support on the administration of recruitment, contracts and performance management processes, the induction of new employees, and the provision of staff development opportunities such as training. S/he also provides support on the provision of salaries and benefits, input on Human Resources policy and practice, and other administrative tasks as needed to support the operations team.
Main Duties:
• Assist in organising recruitment processes, including contacting candidates and arranging interview times and location
• Maintain the human resource database and employee records and files, including collecting and filing required documents from new employees
• Administer the provision of offer letters, contracts and extensions, and other formal Human Resources documents in the Tanzania office for staff, freelances and interns.
• Process IDs and Business Cards for new and existing staff
• Support the Operations Manager in the administration of visas, CTA’s and Work Permits.
• Liaise with medical and life insurance suppliers and assist in the management of related costs
• Arrange in-house staff inductions and training events and a schedule of mandatory training for staff
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly payroll including documenting changes and securing relevant approvals
• Provide recommendations to the Operations Manager regarding the development and administration of human resource policies and procedures
• Any other support as requested by the Operations Manager
Required Knowledge, skills and experience:
University graduate in Human Resources, Business/Public Administration or relevant field.
• Minimum of two years’ work experience in HR
• Proven working knowledge of HR including knowledge of legal requirements of employers in Tanzania
• Confident, with a proven ability to use initiative
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Proven experience in writing formal reports and minutes, and working with budgets
• Good command of MS Office software including Excel
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people from diverse educational backgrounds
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Competencies:
The following competencies (behaviours and characteristics) have been identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these competencies.
• Analytical thinking – Able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into component parts to explore and evaluate them systematically. Able to identify causal relationships, and construct frameworks, for problem-solving and/or development.
• Decision making – Ready and able to use initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of the decision made.
• Planning and organisation Able to think ahead in order to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all relevant factors e.g. deadlines, staffing and resource requirements.
• Resilience – Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own emotions in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with provocative situations. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.
• Influencing and persuading – Ability to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behaviour change.
• Communication – Ability to get one’s message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.
• Managing relationships – Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.
• Self-development – Able to identify and apply opportunities for learning and development.
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POST TITLE: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT – Office of Head and Country Representative (open to Tanzanian nationals only)
Contract Type: fixed Term
Duration: 2 years (one year probation)
Duty Station: Dar es salaam - United Republic of Tanzania
Posting Date: 13 February 2015
Closing Date: 14March 2015
Overview of: Under the overall authority of the head and Representative of Dar es salaam Office, the Senior Secretary
Functions: Will perform the following tasks
• Provide secretarial services to the Head and Representative’s Office, including preparing of draft letters for answers and ensuring confidentiality and conformity with UNESCO’s rules and regulations;
• Ensure proper organisation of the Head and Representative’s Office by classifying reports documents , letters, work plans, project reports, controlling reports fom the staff, control and follow up of the pending affairs and contributing to a permanent up-dating of the office records
• Take appointments of the Head of Office and update work schedule, maintaining strict control of the Head and Representative’s agenda, the activities scheduled and commitments made
• Preparing Head and Representative’s mission plans (organisation, travel orders, travel claims) preparing mission reports, reporting and assisting in the follow up activities in co-ordination with administrative’s services and programme staff
• Answering and filtering telephone enquires, faxes and emails: providing general information on questions related to the activities of the office, maintain up to date the corresponding with administrative services and programme staff
• Answering and filtering telephone enquiries, faxes and emails; providing general information on question related the activities of the office, maintaining up to date the corresponding control of questions related to the activities of the office, maintaining up to date the corresponding control of responses for actions and informing the Head and Representative or, if necessary, the concerned staff
• Organizing administrative aspects of meetings and participating in some, where the Head and Representative considers necessary, (drafting invitation letters,, contacting participants) taking notes and dictation, preparing summaries and Head and Resposentative’s brief reports and maintaining a strict control of confidential documents
• Assuming liaison between the Head of Office and Representatives’s and her staff and timely communication with UNESCO headquarters on the follow-up of activities and reporting of Bureau of Financial Management (BFM) and the various sectors and services
• Carry out any other task as assigned by the Supervisor and the Director of the Office
Education
• Minimum of Secondary School Education Certificate, degree in secretarial science is preferable
Work Experience
• Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant professional experience particularly in General Secretary and Administrative services. Good knowledge of the UN system and reforms
Skills/Competencies
Confidentiality: Perform duties with a desire to protect the confidential nature of the information to which the post is exposed. Communication/Orgnisational skills to priorities own work when facing critical fluctuations and fixed time schedules to meet fluctuating work volumes and unforeseen deadlines and adapt to new work routines and secretarial and administrative and general issues. IT skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required
Languages; Excellent understanding and use of English and Kiswahili, knowledge of another UN working languages is desirable
Application:
Qualified candidates meeting the above requirements should submit an application letter and a detailed Curriculum Vitae via email to dar-es-salaam@unesco.org or hand deliver in sealed envelope marked “Executive Assistant” to: The Head and Representative, UNESCO Dar es salaam office, 59 Mtwara Crescent, Oysterbay, Dar es salaam, Tanzania no later than 14 March 2015
A WRITTEN EXAMINATION MAY BE USED IN THE EVALUATION OF CANDIDATES
Source: The Guardian 13th February 2015
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SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 75,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1’500 officers and laboratories around the world
In Tanzania SGS Tanzania Superintendence Co Ltd has been in operation since 1962 and has over 50 years experience with the Tanzania Government, its different bodies ahd the people’ SGS is the largest inspection company in Tanzania with more than 350 permanent employees operating in various parts of the country, where the company operates
The company has its headquarters in Dar es salaam with other officer in the country located in Tanga, Mtwara, Kigoma, Mwanza, Zanzibar and the Mine sites spread throughout the Lake-zone area, and any other location where need arises
JOB TITLE: SSC SALES & MARKETING COORDINATOR
Reporting
Reports to SSC Manager
Primary Responsibilities
• To lead commercial activities for SSC in Tanzania; responsible for the performance of sales, sales support and marketing to ensure the business budgets and targets are achieved, and assist the Business manager with new business development activities, including the identification and evaluation of new products and services
Specific Responsibilities
• Ensuring that KPI’s and targets are set and monitored to ensure SSC overall Business objectives and targets
• Responsible for the proactive research of new product and service opportunities and their effective evaluation to contribute to the SSC business in Tanzania achieving its revenue and growth targets
• Ensuring that the sales and sales support teams of high levels of customer service to any existing or potential client, by efficient and professional response to enquiries issue of proposals and tender responses
• To ensure that any sales, where relevant, are made in consultation with technical, operational and process managers/teams, to ensure that they can be effectively executed
• Assist the Business Manager and management teams in developing new services, to contribute to the goals and targets of SSC
QUALIFICATION
Profile
• College degree or Higher Diploma in sales & marketing or related field
• Over 5 years of operational management experiences in sales and marketing
Required Skills
• Able to translate sales & marketing strategy into pragmatic action plans and execute
• Able to interact with clients at all levels
• Mastery in sals & marketing activities and principles with related technical knowledge
• Acts quickly and decisively
• Is analytical and creative
• Able to work autonomously with regular communication to management and sales people
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, at all levels
• Works well under pressure
• Fluent English and local language an asset
• Applies judgment and acts according to the SGS standards of ethics and intergrity
Additional Information
Application should include a cover letter and recent curriculum vitae, Electronic application are encourages
OTHER/CONTACT US
Applications for this post should be sent to
Human Resources Manager,
SGS Tanzania Superintendence Co. Ltd
SGS Compound, Near TPA Gate No. 5 Nelson Mandela
Road
Kurasini
P.O. Box 2249 - Dar es salaam
Tanzania
Email: sgs.tanzania@sgs.com and hr.tanzania@sgs.com
Website: http://www.tz.sgs.com
Deadline for submission of application: 21st February 2015
Source: The Guardian 13th Feb 2015
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Candidates should send their CV and a cover letter (PDF or Microsoft Word format) which outlines their experience and suitability for the role in English by email to: tzrecruitment@tz.bbcmediaaction.org with the title of the position applied for in the subject line before 5pm on Monday 16 February 2015. Please do not send certificates or other attachments.
Applicants with no separate cover letter will not be considered. These are local posts applicable to people who have the legal right to live and work in Tanzania and national terms and conditions will apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Application deadline: Monday 16 February 2015 by 5pm
Job purpose:
The Operations Manager will lead a young, dynamic team who deliver support services for BBC Media Action in Tanzania including administration, logistics, HR, procurement, IT and health & safety. The management of all operations to ensure compliance with BBC policies, Tanzanian law, and donor requirement is a core responsibility of the role. Importantly, s/he will also be responsible for maintaining overall control of operational finances for the Tanzania office as well as general management to deliver efficient and effective support for the organisation and its projects
Main Duties:
Staff Management:
• Lead the operations team; ensuring systems are in place for its effective procedures including scheduling, work plans, 1:1s and appraisals, and departmental performance review meetings
• Build budgetary management capacity of the operations team members
Finance management:
• Manage all budgets and expenditures on operational and other shared activities for the office
• Ensure effective and efficient use of central budgets, to monitor and report on ongoing expenditure against those budgets
• Deputise for the Finance Manager when required
Legal and statutory compliance:
• Ensure full compliance with Tanzanian law and regulations, ensuring BBC Media Action is fully registered with the relevant authorities in Tanzania
• Advise Country Director and others as appropriate on legislative changes that may affect BBC Media Action’s operations
• Negotiate and manage all property leases and other contracts and agreements, ensuring that these comply with local law and regulations
Logistics and assets management:
• Maintain effective use of office resources in particular office vehicles, generator, furniture, IT and recording equipment and software
• Ensure that systems for tracking fuel and managing assets are efficient and well maintained
• Make certain that office vehicles remain fully equipped and properly maintained
Human Resources:
• Oversee all HR processes and procedures, ensuring all staff records are accurate and up-to-date, including records for leave and TOIL, and contract terms for all locally-recruited staff
• Increase staff awareness and understanding of BBC recruitment procedures to ensure contractual obligations are observed with respect to BBC policies and the staff Code of Conduct
• Make sure all personal information concerning employees is stored in accordance with UK and Tanzania data-protection law
• Ensure that all staff have the necessary visas, permissions, and work permits to reside and work in Tanzania and that these remain valid and up-to-date and that all visitors have proper work permits and approved risk assessments prior to travel
Health and Safety:
• Take responsibility for health & safety issues in all BBC Media Action properties in Tanzania and in conjunction with BBC Safety Officers, to ensure best practice and compliance with BBC guidelines
• Ensure that all staff remain aware of current BBC health and safety issues and procedures
• Negotiate and manage local insurance policies for staff medical insurance, vehicle insurance, plus building-contents insurance if applicable
• Maintain up-to-date health & safety equipment in the office and relevant staff training in use of this equipment – especially fire extinguishers, first aid equipment and security systems
Procurement
• Oversee relationships with key service providers for office operations such as utilities and security.
• Manage inventory and purchasing of adequate stores of all regularly required office supplies
• Ensure that the office in Tanzania complies with BBC procurement policy and Tanzanian law and that its procurement systems are effective and efficient
Information Technology:
• With the IT Manager and relevant service-providers, ensure that all IT and recording equipment in the Tanzania office is well-maintained and has up-to-date software
Undertake other duties the Country Director might reques from time to time.
Skills, knowledge and experience requirements
• At least five years’ experience in managing operations of an International Non-Governmental Organisation and/or private-sector company and at least three years’ experience in financial management of a donor-funded and/or private-sector organisation
• At least a Bachelor-level degree in Business Administration or another relevant subject.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and significant experience of leading and managing teams and dealing with external stakeholders
• Proven experience of successful project management against tight deadlines.
• Experience setting-up and running systems for managing organisational resources and logistical and administrative functions
• Excellent communication skills at all levels within the organisation; fluent in Kiswahili and English (verbal and written)
• Strong IT skills with experience of operating computer-based financial management systems and competent to an advanced level in Microsoft Excel
• Proven ability to operate effectively on a Senior Management Team (or equivalent);
• Willingness and ability to take the initiative not only in identifying problems but also in suggesting and implementing solutions.
Key competencies
• Managing relationships and team work: able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Works co-operatively with others to be part of a team. Values individual's differences and demonstrates a commitment to knowledge sharing and informal learning, for the benefit of the team.
• Strategic thinking: Able to identify a vision and create plans for implementation of that vision to meet the end goal. Evaluates situations, decisions, and issues in the short, medium and long-term
• Leadership: Ability to inspire others to realise an identified vision.
• Analytical thinking: Able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into component parts, explore and evaluate them systematically. Able to identify causal relationships, and construct frameworks for problem solving and/or development.
• Change management: Able to understand and anticipate the need for change and to build frameworks for planning and managing the continuous process of change.
• Planning and organisation: Able to think ahead in order to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others; planning of activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources requirements.
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JOB TITLE: HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT, TANZANIA
Location: Tanzania
Reports to: Operations Manager
Contract duration: 12 months (with possible extension)
Application instructions:
Candidates should send their CV and a cover letter (PDF or Microsoft Word format) which outlines their experience and suitability for the role in English by email to: tzrecruitment@tz.bbcmediaaction.org with the title of the position applied for in the subject line before 5pm on Monday 16 February 2015. Please do not send certificates or other attachments. Applicants with no separate cover letter will not be considered. These are local posts applicable to people who have the legal right to live and work in Tanzania and national terms and conditions will apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Application deadline: Monday 16 February 2015 by 5pm.
Job purpose:
The Human Resources Assistant will provide support on the administration of recruitment, contracts and performance management processes, the induction of new employees, and the provision of staff development opportunities such as training. S/he also provides support on the provision of salaries and benefits, input on Human Resources policy and practice, and other administrative tasks as needed to support the operations team.
Main Duties:
• Assist in organising recruitment processes, including contacting candidates and arranging interview times and location
• Maintain the human resource database and employee records and files, including collecting and filing required documents from new employees
• Administer the provision of offer letters, contracts and extensions, and other formal Human Resources documents in the Tanzania office for staff, freelances and interns.
• Process IDs and Business Cards for new and existing staff
• Support the Operations Manager in the administration of visas, CTA’s and Work Permits.
• Liaise with medical and life insurance suppliers and assist in the management of related costs
• Arrange in-house staff inductions and training events and a schedule of mandatory training for staff
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly payroll including documenting changes and securing relevant approvals
• Provide recommendations to the Operations Manager regarding the development and administration of human resource policies and procedures
• Any other support as requested by the Operations Manager
Required Knowledge, skills and experience:
University graduate in Human Resources, Business/Public Administration or relevant field.
• Minimum of two years’ work experience in HR
• Proven working knowledge of HR including knowledge of legal requirements of employers in Tanzania
• Confident, with a proven ability to use initiative
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Proven experience in writing formal reports and minutes, and working with budgets
• Good command of MS Office software including Excel
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people from diverse educational backgrounds
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Competencies:
The following competencies (behaviours and characteristics) have been identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these competencies.
• Analytical thinking – Able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into component parts to explore and evaluate them systematically. Able to identify causal relationships, and construct frameworks, for problem-solving and/or development.
• Decision making – Ready and able to use initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of the decision made.
• Planning and organisation Able to think ahead in order to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all relevant factors e.g. deadlines, staffing and resource requirements.
• Resilience – Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own emotions in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with provocative situations. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.
• Influencing and persuading – Ability to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behaviour change.
• Communication – Ability to get one’s message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.
• Managing relationships – Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.
• Self-development – Able to identify and apply opportunities for learning and development.
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POST TITLE: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT – Office of Head and Country Representative (open to Tanzanian nationals only)
Contract Type: fixed Term
Duration: 2 years (one year probation)
Duty Station: Dar es salaam - United Republic of Tanzania
Posting Date: 13 February 2015
Closing Date: 14March 2015
Overview of: Under the overall authority of the head and Representative of Dar es salaam Office, the Senior Secretary
Functions: Will perform the following tasks
• Provide secretarial services to the Head and Representative’s Office, including preparing of draft letters for answers and ensuring confidentiality and conformity with UNESCO’s rules and regulations;
• Ensure proper organisation of the Head and Representative’s Office by classifying reports documents , letters, work plans, project reports, controlling reports fom the staff, control and follow up of the pending affairs and contributing to a permanent up-dating of the office records
• Take appointments of the Head of Office and update work schedule, maintaining strict control of the Head and Representative’s agenda, the activities scheduled and commitments made
• Preparing Head and Representative’s mission plans (organisation, travel orders, travel claims) preparing mission reports, reporting and assisting in the follow up activities in co-ordination with administrative’s services and programme staff
• Answering and filtering telephone enquires, faxes and emails: providing general information on questions related to the activities of the office, maintain up to date the corresponding with administrative services and programme staff
• Answering and filtering telephone enquiries, faxes and emails; providing general information on question related the activities of the office, maintaining up to date the corresponding control of questions related to the activities of the office, maintaining up to date the corresponding control of responses for actions and informing the Head and Representative or, if necessary, the concerned staff
• Organizing administrative aspects of meetings and participating in some, where the Head and Representative considers necessary, (drafting invitation letters,, contacting participants) taking notes and dictation, preparing summaries and Head and Resposentative’s brief reports and maintaining a strict control of confidential documents
• Assuming liaison between the Head of Office and Representatives’s and her staff and timely communication with UNESCO headquarters on the follow-up of activities and reporting of Bureau of Financial Management (BFM) and the various sectors and services
• Carry out any other task as assigned by the Supervisor and the Director of the Office
Education
• Minimum of Secondary School Education Certificate, degree in secretarial science is preferable
Work Experience
• Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant professional experience particularly in General Secretary and Administrative services. Good knowledge of the UN system and reforms
Skills/Competencies
Confidentiality: Perform duties with a desire to protect the confidential nature of the information to which the post is exposed. Communication/Orgnisational skills to priorities own work when facing critical fluctuations and fixed time schedules to meet fluctuating work volumes and unforeseen deadlines and adapt to new work routines and secretarial and administrative and general issues. IT skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required
Languages; Excellent understanding and use of English and Kiswahili, knowledge of another UN working languages is desirable
Application:
Qualified candidates meeting the above requirements should submit an application letter and a detailed Curriculum Vitae via email to dar-es-salaam@unesco.org or hand deliver in sealed envelope marked “Executive Assistant” to: The Head and Representative, UNESCO Dar es salaam office, 59 Mtwara Crescent, Oysterbay, Dar es salaam, Tanzania no later than 14 March 2015
A WRITTEN EXAMINATION MAY BE USED IN THE EVALUATION OF CANDIDATES
Source: The Guardian 13th February 2015
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 75,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1’500 officers and laboratories around the world
In Tanzania SGS Tanzania Superintendence Co Ltd has been in operation since 1962 and has over 50 years experience with the Tanzania Government, its different bodies ahd the people’ SGS is the largest inspection company in Tanzania with more than 350 permanent employees operating in various parts of the country, where the company operates
The company has its headquarters in Dar es salaam with other officer in the country located in Tanga, Mtwara, Kigoma, Mwanza, Zanzibar and the Mine sites spread throughout the Lake-zone area, and any other location where need arises
JOB TITLE: SSC SALES & MARKETING COORDINATOR
Reporting
Reports to SSC Manager
Primary Responsibilities
• To lead commercial activities for SSC in Tanzania; responsible for the performance of sales, sales support and marketing to ensure the business budgets and targets are achieved, and assist the Business manager with new business development activities, including the identification and evaluation of new products and services
Specific Responsibilities
• Ensuring that KPI’s and targets are set and monitored to ensure SSC overall Business objectives and targets
• Responsible for the proactive research of new product and service opportunities and their effective evaluation to contribute to the SSC business in Tanzania achieving its revenue and growth targets
• Ensuring that the sales and sales support teams of high levels of customer service to any existing or potential client, by efficient and professional response to enquiries issue of proposals and tender responses
• To ensure that any sales, where relevant, are made in consultation with technical, operational and process managers/teams, to ensure that they can be effectively executed
• Assist the Business Manager and management teams in developing new services, to contribute to the goals and targets of SSC
QUALIFICATION
Profile
• College degree or Higher Diploma in sales & marketing or related field
• Over 5 years of operational management experiences in sales and marketing
Required Skills
• Able to translate sales & marketing strategy into pragmatic action plans and execute
• Able to interact with clients at all levels
• Mastery in sals & marketing activities and principles with related technical knowledge
• Acts quickly and decisively
• Is analytical and creative
• Able to work autonomously with regular communication to management and sales people
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, at all levels
• Works well under pressure
• Fluent English and local language an asset
• Applies judgment and acts according to the SGS standards of ethics and intergrity
Additional Information
Application should include a cover letter and recent curriculum vitae, Electronic application are encourages
OTHER/CONTACT US
Applications for this post should be sent to
Human Resources Manager,
SGS Tanzania Superintendence Co. Ltd
SGS Compound, Near TPA Gate No. 5 Nelson Mandela
Road
Kurasini
P.O. Box 2249 - Dar es salaam
Tanzania
Email: sgs.tanzania@sgs.com and hr.tanzania@sgs.com
Website: http://www.tz.sgs.com
Deadline for submission of application: 21st February 2015
Source: The Guardian 13th Feb 2015
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