NAFASI ZA KAZI

Jhpiego is an international non-profit health organization affiliated with the Johns Hopkins University. For 35 years, Jhpiego has empowered front-line health workers by designing and implementing effective, low-cost, hands-on solutions to strengthen the delivery of health care services for women and their families. By putting evidence-based health innovations into everyday practice, Jhpiego works to break down barriers to high-quality health care for the world’s most vulnerable populations. Jhpiego is implementing a number of projects in Tanzania and wishes to fill the following positions:

 Procurement Manager – one position based in Dar es Salaam

Overview:

The Procurement Manager is responsible for providing procurement support to the Jhpiego Tanzania country office. This includes developing, establishing and implementing standard procurement operational systems and ensuring that the procurement systems are regularly reviewed and updated to ensure optimal functioning of the procurement section. The Procurement Manager will liaise with local vendors and the Baltimore office for procurement of goods and will be required to conduct procurement within donor requirements e.g. obtaining prior approvals, source and origin requirements, etc. S/he will work closely with the Senior Finance & Administration Manager, ensure timely procurement and will proactively identify gaps and make suggestions for improvement.

Qualifications and Requirements:

·         University degree in supply chain management or a related field

·         MBA will be an added advantage

·         Minimum 5 years working experience;  2 years in a similar position

·         Must be a member of a procurement organization (NBMM etc.)

·         Experience working in a busy office

·         Computer skills including demonstrated hands on-experience with MS Word, MS Power Point, and MS Excel.

·         Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili.

·         A broad variety of administrative and office management.

·         Experience in managing teams and supervising multi cultural staff.

·         Be self motivated, proactive and have a positive attitude to work requiring minimum supervision.

·         Excellent organizational skills including the ability to handle a variety of assignments sometimes under pressure of deadlines.

·         Be cooperative, hardworking, flexible & dependable.

·         Ability to communicate effectively, instilling trust and confidence.

·         Pleasant, warm and outgoing personality.

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

·         Be of high integrity and have a sense of confidentiality

·         Be willing to take on extra responsibilities in order to achieve the goals/objectives set by the organization

Procurement Officer – One position based in Dar es Salaam

Overview:

The Procurement Officer is responsible for providing procurement support to the Jhpiego Tanzania Country office. This includes sourcing, negotiating, purchasing and liaising with the wide variety of vendors/suppliers. The procurement officer will be responsible for the day to day implementation of the procurement systems and procedures.  S/he will work closely with the Procurement Manager to ensure timely procurement and will proactively identify gaps and make suggestions for improvement.

Qualifications and Requirements:

·         University degree in supply chain management or a related field

·         Minimum 2 years relevant experience

·           Experience working in a busy office

·           Computer skills including demonstrated hands on-experience with MS Word, MS Power Point, and MS Excel.

·         Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili

·         A broad variety of administrative and office management skills

·         Be self motivated, proactive and have a positive attitude to work requiring minimum supervision.

·         Excellent organizational skills including the ability to handle a variety of assignments sometimes under pressure of deadlines.

·         Be cooperative, hardworking, flexible & dependable.

·         Ability to communicate effectively, instilling trust and confidence.

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

·         Be of high integrity and have a sense of confidentiality

·         Be willing to take on extra responsibilities in order to achieve the goals/objectives set by the organization

Internal Auditor - One Position based in Dar es Salaam

Overview

The position will provide a full range of financial, compliance, and operational audits, for Jhpiego Tanzania operations. Work is performed within policies included in Jhpiego and USG law and administrative regulations contained within Jhpiego grants and contract agreements. The Internal Auditor will develop a fiscal year work plan which will be approved by his direct supervisor. He/she is also expected to obtain input from Tanzania Country Office management in the development of the each fiscal year work plan.

He/she will have wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and subject to periodic review on the basis of results achieved. All reports will be presented first in draft to the Country Director, Country Finance and Administration Manager and the CFO/Baltimore.

Qualifications and Requirements:

·         A Bachelors of Commerce degree in Accounting or Finance

·         Qualified accountant with CPA, ACCA or equivalent.

• A minimum of 5 years experience as auditor in an audit firm and experience in auditing NGOs
• Good understanding of internal audit including international trends and best practices
• Excellent analytical and report- writing skills
• Experience working on USAID and other donor-funded projects an asset
• Highly motivated, energetic, independent self starter with strong communication skills
• Demonstrate proficiency in IT particularly computer assisted audit techniques.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common reports, and agreement documents
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to work with mathematical concepts as they relate to auditing and fiscal analysis to include accounting and the budget
• Reasoning Ability - ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills
• Ability to manage several major activities simultaneously
• Ability to travel independently in new environments
• Sensitive to socio-cultural differences in the region
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili.

·         Attention to detail and accuracy in data management, analysis, and reporting;

·         Cooperative, competent, hardworking, flexible and dependable in a multi-cultural, open office situation;

·         Self-motivated and proactive with a positive attitude to work;

·         Effective communicator and team member, instilling trust and confidence;

·         Ability to organize and coordinate information and logistics for programs and activities.

FINANCE OFFICER- Based in Dar

Specific qualifications:

·         Basic accounting knowledge - CPA I or efforts in acquiring accounting qualifications or equivalent, graduate qualification is preferred.

·         Knowledge of USAID Regulations

·         Must have demonstrated book-keeping skills, an understanding of maintenance of ledger entries, cash book and account entries and bank reconciliation

·         At least three years of relevant work experience, preferably with an international organization 

·         Knowledge of QuickBooks preferred, in addition to applications referenced above

·         Must be able to handle a variety of assignments sometimes under pressure of deadlines.

·         Availability and willingness to travel up to 30% time

Program Assistant – One position based in Iringa.

Specific qualifications:

• First Degree in social science or Advanced Diploma  with a good pass in English and Mathematics; secretarial training and office management highly desirable
• Basic accounting with experience in petty cash management
• Ability to work in an efficient and prompt manner in areas of correspondence, logistics for local and international travel, filing, and record-keeping

• Professional, courteous, and pleasant personality; excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a busy office; ability to handle multiple tasks with minimum supervision and deal with pressure
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Kiswahili
• Excellent organizational skills
• Availability and willingness to travel up to 30% time

FOR ALL POSITIONS - Tanzanian nationals who have previous experience working with an international organization are preferred.

Jhpiego offers a competitive package to the selected candidate in line with salary history, academic qualifications and relevant experience. If you feel you are the right candidate, apply in confidence, indicating the post you are applying for on top of the envelope. Please include your up-to-date CV with three contactable professional references, covering letter and your salary history. Applications which do NOT include ALL of this information will NOT be considered.  The application to be addressed to: Human Resources  Manager, Jhpiego, Plot 72, Block 45B, New Bagamoyo road, Victoria -  PO Box 9170 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania or through email HRTZ@jhpiego.net  Please note that, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Closing date is Friday 18^th May, 2012 at 5.30 PM.