New Job Vacancies at TradeMark East Africa (TMEA)
Deadline: 09th August, 2019
TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) is ail aid-for-trade organisation that was
established with the aim of growing prosperity in East Africa through
increased trade. TMEA operates on a not-for-profit basis and is funded
by the development agencies of the following countries: Belgium, Canada,
Denmark, European Union, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, United
Kingdom, and United States of America. TMEA works closely with East
African Community (EAC), institutions, national governments, the private
sector and civil society organisations.
TMEA, with an animal expenditure of around US$100 million, is a leading
aid-for-trade facility globally. TMEA has its headquarters in Nairobi
with vibrant and successful operations in EAC-Arusha, Burundi,
Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Rwanda, South Sudan,
Tanzania
and Uganda. The first phase of TMEA delivered exceptional results which
directly contributed to substantial gains in East Africa’s trade and
regional economic integration contributing to reduced transit times,
improved border efficiency, and reduced barriers to trade.
We are now in the second phase and we aim to deliver even more large-scale impact to maximise the potential benefits of aid-for-trade interventions which lead to sustainable and inclusive prosperity through job creation, poverty reduction and enhanced economic welfare.
We are looking for high calibre, results-oriented and experienced professionals to join our team in the positions below:
Position: Risk and Compliance Manager
Application deadline: 9 August 2019
The Risk and Compliance Manager will be responsible for the implementation, execution and monitoring of the risk and compliance framework. Specific risk areas include financial, information security, regulatory compliance and operational risk. S/he will manage the systems that identify, evaluate, mitigate and monitor TMEA’s operational and strategic risk, and co-ordinate with all programmes and departments within TMEA by creating linkages between enterprise risk initiatives and risk at the country level. S/he will also oversee organisation-wide compliance with TMEA policies and regulations.
The ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline such as assurance, risk management, accounting or internal/operational auditing. A professional qualification (CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or other relevant qualification) is a requirement. Undergraduate degree holders will have at least 10 years’ of relevant working experience while postgraduate degree holders will require at least eight years’ of relevant working experience in risk and compliance. S/he will have at least three years of managing a risk related function in a corporate organisation, ideally one working in trade or development in an international context.
Application details
The detailed job profiles for these posts can be accessed on our website wwvw.tradernarkea.com.
These positions are available on contract to 30 June 2023 with the possibility of renewal. Please apply online through https://www.trademarkea.com/work-with-us/ by Friday, 9 August 2019, 5.00pm Kenyan time. Attach your cover letter and detailed CV, including details of your qualifications, experience, and present position. Your application should also include a working e-mail address, daytime telephone contacts, and names and contact details of three referees. Interviews will be conducted in September and October 2019.
Please note that we will only consider applications received on-line through the link provided above. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. We reserve the right to accept or reject any application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
Qualified women and persons living with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.
Diversity & Inclusion is our pulse!
TMEA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to open and transparent recruitment processes. We are committed to a culture that supports, celebrates and respects the unique and authentic self of each of our employees and partners. We believe that our work is better accomplished, success achieved and mission realised when we fully embrace the value in our differences bv establishing a workforce that reflect the communities we work with. We are therefore committed to diversity across race, ethnicity or national origins, religious and political beliefs, age, disability, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, social or economic class, marital status or educational background; so that all are free to be who they are, and freely express their views and beliefs. We do so knowing that diversity and inclusion have tangible benefits not only to our organisation, but also to the communities we work with.
Position: Risk and Compliance Officer (2 Positions)
Application Deadline: 9 August 2019
The Risk and Compliance Officer will, under the overall direction of the Risk and Compliance Manager, ensure the quality and compliance of TMEA’s risk and compliance management framework. S/he will undertake risk and compliance checks across all guidelines, policies and procedures of the organisation. The jobholder will provide support in the planning and design of compliance checks, training in risk and compliance, and ensuring the Conflict of Interest policy is fully implemented. This role will liaise closely with colleagues in Internal Audit.
The ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline such as accounting or risk management. A professional qualification in accountancy, risk, compliance or audit is an added advantage. For undergraduate degree holders, s/he will have at least five years of relevant working experience while postgraduate degree holders will require at least three years of relevant working experience.
Application details
These positions are available on contract to 30 June 2023 with the possibility of renewal. Please apply online through https://www.trademarkea.com/work-with-us/ by Friday, 9 August 2019, 5.00pm Kenyan time. Attach your cover letter and detailed CV, including details of your qualifications, experience, and present position. Your application should also include a working e-mail address, daytime telephone contacts, and names and contact details of three referees. Interviews will be conducted in September and October 2019.
Please note that we will only consider applications received on-line through the link provided above. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. We reserve the right to accept or reject any application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Qualified women and persons living with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.
Diversity & Inclusion is our pulse!
TMEA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to open and transparent recruitment processes. We are committed to a culture that supports, celebrates and respects the unique and authentic self of each of our employees and partners. We believe that our work is better accomplished, success achieved and mission realised when we fully embrace the value in our differences bv establishing a workforce that reflect the communities we work with. We are therefore committed to diversity across race, ethnicity or national origins, religious and political beliefs, age, disability, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, social or economic class, marital status or educational background; so that all are free to be who they are, and freely express their views and beliefs. We do so knowing that diversity and inclusion have tangible benefits not only to our organisation, but also to the communities we work with.
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Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Family Planning – HP+ Tanzania
Work Location Tanzania
Location Country Tanzania
Company Overview
Palladium
is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive
Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value.
We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations,
communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement
solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial
benefits.
Project Overview and Role Health Policy Plus Tanzania
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Family Planning
Palladium
develops and delivers solutions that create positive impact for
communities, businesses, societies and economies. Health Policy Plus
(HP+) is a USAID-funded five-year $185 million project awarded to
Palladium (formerly Futures Group) on August 28, 2015. HP+ works with
key stakeholders to advance health policy and financing for family
planning and reproductive health (FP/RH), HIV, and maternal and newborn
health at national and subnational levels. HP+ aims to improve the
enabling environment for equitable and sustainable health services,
supplies, and delivery systems through policy development and
implementation, with an emphasis on voluntary, rights-based health
programs, and by strengthening in-country partners’ capacity to navigate
complex environments for effective policy design, implementation, and
financing aligned to the existing priorities.
HP+
Tanzania works in family planning and HIV/AIDS health areas to: support
execution of policies and strategic plans through the lens of
performance monitoring and resource mobilization; generate high-quality
evidence to support the planning and development of sustainable health
financing policies and systems; and develop capacity of local civil
society organizations to effectively conduct evidence-based advocacy.
The
HP+ project is currently seeking an experienced professional to fill
the position of Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Family Planning.
Position Summary
The
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Family Planning will be a seconded
position to the Family Planning unit of the Reproductive and Child
Health Section (RCHS) of the Ministry of Health, Community Development,
Gender, Elderly and Children (MoHCDEC), Tanzania. The M&E Officer
will be the primary in-country focal point of efforts to improve the
collection, reporting, and use of data for monitoring progress toward
the achievement of the national family planning program, National Family
Planning Costed Implementation Plan 2019-2023 (NFPCIP 2019-2023) and
FP2020 goals.
This
position is full time and based in Dodoma, with frequent travel to Dar
es Salaam, Tanzania. Only persons legally eligible to work in Tanzania
will be considered and no expatriate benefits are associated with this
position.
Responsibilities Key Responsibilities
• Serve as the focal point for the FP unit to improve accessibility, availability, visibility and use of FP data from routine and periodic sources, in the public and private sector, to inform decision-making. The candidate will be responsible to continuously identify areas of improvement for the FP monitoring system and support efforts to strengthen the system through efforts such as improving data quality, and data demand and use. The candidate will be responsible to handle data management and use, including extracting FP data from routine monitoring systems such as the DHIS-2, iHRIS/TrainTracker, and e-LMIS and perform analysis for quarterly review by the FP unit and stakeholders in the technical working group.
• Responsible to manage the performance monitoring process for the NFPCIP 2019-2023, including on a quarterly basis, inputing FP data from routine health management information systems into NFPCIP performance monitoring database, and managing stakeholder data reporting on NFPCIP key performance indicators to the NFPCIP performance monitoring database. The candidate will provide at least quarterly updates on CIP key performance indicators at national FP technical working group meetings, and semi-annually in FP implementers meetings Organize, plan, and help facilitate annual consensus building workshops with government and partners that result in the issuance of annual family planning estimates for key indicators. The individual will also facilitate the introduction and use of innovative tools and approaches for data collection, analysis and data dissemination in the country context, including efforts to integrate multiple sources of FP data
Responsibilities Key Responsibilities
• Serve as the focal point for the FP unit to improve accessibility, availability, visibility and use of FP data from routine and periodic sources, in the public and private sector, to inform decision-making. The candidate will be responsible to continuously identify areas of improvement for the FP monitoring system and support efforts to strengthen the system through efforts such as improving data quality, and data demand and use. The candidate will be responsible to handle data management and use, including extracting FP data from routine monitoring systems such as the DHIS-2, iHRIS/TrainTracker, and e-LMIS and perform analysis for quarterly review by the FP unit and stakeholders in the technical working group.
• Responsible to manage the performance monitoring process for the NFPCIP 2019-2023, including on a quarterly basis, inputing FP data from routine health management information systems into NFPCIP performance monitoring database, and managing stakeholder data reporting on NFPCIP key performance indicators to the NFPCIP performance monitoring database. The candidate will provide at least quarterly updates on CIP key performance indicators at national FP technical working group meetings, and semi-annually in FP implementers meetings Organize, plan, and help facilitate annual consensus building workshops with government and partners that result in the issuance of annual family planning estimates for key indicators. The individual will also facilitate the introduction and use of innovative tools and approaches for data collection, analysis and data dissemination in the country context, including efforts to integrate multiple sources of FP data
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Support reporting on FP2020 Core and CIP Key Performance Indicators,
including to perform data analysis and prepare materials incorporating
all available FP data into concise databases, spreadsheets, and
documents; and to document recommendations/decisions as a result of data
use and lessons learned, and distribute topically relevant documents to
stakeholders in semi-annual FP implementers meetings. The candidate
will also participate in regional trainings for Track20 supported
M&E Officers. The candidate will serve as the country liaison with
Track20 global staff and the FP2020 global PM&A Working Group, and
participate in FP2020 Country Working Group meetings, if they exist, or
other relevant existing Working Groups.
Requirements Qualifications
• Master’s Degree or higher in public health, health informatics or a related technical degree
• A minimum of 7 years of work experience in monitoring and evaluation is required, preferably 3 years in family planning.
• Extensive knowledge of health issues in Tanzania is required, preferably in family planning.
• Experience and knowledge of using DHIS-2 is required.
• Strong analytical and computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, web-based research, SPSS and/or Stata).
• Experience working with the MoHCDEC is preferred.
• Strong team player, who can work with multiple tasks with different stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and make presentations to an audience, either written or oral, in a clear and concise manner
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili required.
• Ability and willingness to travel within Tanzania.
Applications Close Date 14 Jul 2019
Requirements Qualifications
• Master’s Degree or higher in public health, health informatics or a related technical degree
• A minimum of 7 years of work experience in monitoring and evaluation is required, preferably 3 years in family planning.
• Extensive knowledge of health issues in Tanzania is required, preferably in family planning.
• Experience and knowledge of using DHIS-2 is required.
• Strong analytical and computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, web-based research, SPSS and/or Stata).
• Experience working with the MoHCDEC is preferred.
• Strong team player, who can work with multiple tasks with different stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and make presentations to an audience, either written or oral, in a clear and concise manner
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili required.
• Ability and willingness to travel within Tanzania.
Applications Close Date 14 Jul 2019
TO APPLY CLICK HERE
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KEY DUTIES
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The Position:
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JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTANT
REPORTS: Reports directly to the Finance Manager.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The accountant will be responsible for providing accounting support to
the Company, working closely with the Finance Manager to ensure the
Company maintain and report accurate financial.
KEY DUTIES
Preparation of all management and statutory accounts on time.
Preparation and filling of taxes, and other statutory returns of the company.
Support adherence of all financial regulations and procedures.
Assist in preparation and posting of Budgets and forecasts.
Maintain the Company assets register.
Ensure efficiency and accuracy in postings into the ERP system (Sage 300) and coordinate
all ERP implementations and reports accuracy.
Assist in preparation and maintenance of payroll.
Participate in the company’s internal and external audits.
Reconcile financial discrepancies as they arise, after checking out the causes for the same
Prepare payments by requesting disbursements and verifying documentation.
Audit key documents and verify each transaction
Secure sensitive financial information by completing database backups
Supervising the junior staff in finance department (Cashier, Credit control, Revenue
accountant & Operation officer)
Monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial statements
Preparing weekly and monthly bank reconciliation.
Perform monthly expense variance analysis
Ensure that all transactions are compliant with Company’s policies and IFRS.
Relevant Qualification/Experience
At least two years working experience.
Good knowledge of computerized accounting packages (Sage 300) and Microsoft office;
CPA and Management Accounting related degree (Bachelor Degree in
Commerce/Accounting/Finance).
Fluency in Kiswahili and English
Excellent time management and analytical skills.
Adopt problem solver and decision maker (Proactive to problem Solution)
Conversant with International Financial reporting standards (IFRS), International Accounting
standards (IAS)
Interested Applicants Should Submit their CV to beatricecharles@hawaii.co.tz
Deadline: 17th July 2019
Interview: 21st July 2019
Interview: 21st July 2019
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Durable Group would like to announce a new vacant position in the capacity
Job Title: Accountant & Bookkeeping
Deadline: July 30, 2019.
Job Purpose:
Accountant is responsible for maintaining accounting records for organizational department’s management control; exercises central fiscal control activities; prepares reviews and analyzes all types of accounts and records of financial transactions.
Accountant is responsible for maintaining accounting records for organizational department’s management control; exercises central fiscal control activities; prepares reviews and analyzes all types of accounts and records of financial transactions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Managing Petty cash and imprest re-imbursement while maintaining the necessary records and support documents. Ensuring proper approval and vouching is done for all cash payments.
2. Handling of Sales team commission computation and payments as well as
maintenance of the required records. Ensuring all relevant deductions
are done.
3. Handling statutory deductions and tax payments while observing the stipulated deadline dates of submission, this includes the following taxes, Income tax, VAT, PAYE, Witholding tax.
3. Handling statutory deductions and tax payments while observing the stipulated deadline dates of submission, this includes the following taxes, Income tax, VAT, PAYE, Witholding tax.
4. Maintaining cheque books, cheque counterfoils and dispatch register
and effectively posting in the cashbook that includes monthly bank
reconciliation for all accounts operated by the group of companies.
5. In collaboration with the Operations department, carry out regular physical stock taking and handle any discrepancies between physical stock and the balances on the accounting system.
5. In collaboration with the Operations department, carry out regular physical stock taking and handle any discrepancies between physical stock and the balances on the accounting system.
6. Implementation of financial risk management policies of the company,
which include insurance of assets and open risks, tax risk management
and forex risks and advise the company on ways to minimize these risks
7. Ensure the company working capital is safeguarded by maintaining
adequate cash flow. Advise the company on ways to minimize these risks.
8. Generation and analysis of financial reports and submitting them to
the relevant personnel for action, this includes monthly, quarterly and
half year management accounts.
9. Ensuring that supplier accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis and maintain necessary records of the same, maintenance of a proper filing and retrieval system of purchases invoices, supplier statements payment vouchers.
10. Ensuring that debtors accounts are settled promptly and submit a weekly report of the debtors balances at the end of each week
11. Ensuring the office and managers’ utility bills are paid in time
12. Preparing monthly departmental budgetary allocations and sharing them with the relevant personnel for implementation
13. Take part in preparation for both external and internal audits and ensure effective implementation of audit recommendations, making of final accounts.
14. Training and orientation of Junior accounting staff
15. Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by supervisors from time to time
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Advance diploma or Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting /Finance,
• At least 2 years’ experience working in the finance area,
• Working experience in posting of financial data in accounting software.
• Proficiency in standard office computer applications,
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluency in English and Swahili.
• Audit Experience is an added advantage.
If you feel that you are meeting the above qualification for the post, please confidently send your Curriculum Vitae to careers@durableafricagroup.com
9. Ensuring that supplier accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis and maintain necessary records of the same, maintenance of a proper filing and retrieval system of purchases invoices, supplier statements payment vouchers.
10. Ensuring that debtors accounts are settled promptly and submit a weekly report of the debtors balances at the end of each week
11. Ensuring the office and managers’ utility bills are paid in time
12. Preparing monthly departmental budgetary allocations and sharing them with the relevant personnel for implementation
13. Take part in preparation for both external and internal audits and ensure effective implementation of audit recommendations, making of final accounts.
14. Training and orientation of Junior accounting staff
15. Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by supervisors from time to time
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Advance diploma or Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting /Finance,
• At least 2 years’ experience working in the finance area,
• Working experience in posting of financial data in accounting software.
• Proficiency in standard office computer applications,
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluency in English and Swahili.
• Audit Experience is an added advantage.
If you feel that you are meeting the above qualification for the post, please confidently send your Curriculum Vitae to careers@durableafricagroup.com
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Job Title: Technical Specialist – Family Planning, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, P-4
Job ID 24676
Location East and Southern Africa
Full/Part Time
Closing Date : 23 July 2019 (5 pm New York time)
Type of Appointment : Fixed Term Appointment
Duration : Initial 1 year with the potential for renewal[I]
Duty Station : Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
The Position:
The
Technical Specialist post is located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; and
reports directly to the UNFPA Deputy Representative who provides overall
strategic direction. S/He is the Technical Specialist for the Family
Planning Programme; and will join a UNFPA team working in support of the
Country Office Programme (2016/17 – 2020/21) in both Mainland Tanzania
and Zanzibar. The Technical Specialist works in an integrated,
coordinated, and rights-based manner which is fundamental to UNFPA’s
overall strategy; with the aim to enhance the capacity of the Country
Program to deliver results.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA
is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is
wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is
fulfilled. UNFPA’s new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three
transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet
need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful
practices.
In
a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled
and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards,
and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA
is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact
and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in
how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to
deliver excellence in programme results.
Job Purpose:
The
Technical Specialist provides strategic support and guidance as part of
a broader team in advancing key UNFPA interventions encompassing Sexual
and Reproductive Health and Rights; Gender Equality and Women’s
Empowerment, including Ending Sexual and Gender-Based Violence;
Population and Development; and Adolescent and Youth Empowerment both in
the context of Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar with Humanitarian
interventions spanning all areas. All of which is under the umbrella and
guidance of UNFPA’s Tanzania Country Programme (2016-2021); and the
United Nations Development Assistance Plan II (2016-2021).
The role of the Technical Specialist is intended to:
• Promote a comprehensive life-cycle approach to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, including Family Planning;
• Support the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania to achieve policy commitments and domestic financing for long-term sustainability in support of a Comprehensive Family Planning agenda and a conducive policy environment for Family Planning program delivery;
• Influence and coordinate with other partners, including UN Agencies; Development Partners; Civil Society Organizations and other Partners, including the Private Sector to maximize collective results and impact of effective Family Planning coverage and broader Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights;
• Drive institutional and governance reforms in the country to ensure progress on Family Planning is supported comprehensively;
• Provide close, on the ground, follow-up and analysis of Implementing Partners’ effectiveness and impact;
• Build on the national commitments made at the Family Planning 2020 Summit at country level and influence national planning and policy making.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
A. Strategic Technical Support
• Act as the key resource person on Family Planning for Ministry of Health Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar;
• Understand and respond to critical needs in support of policies, frameworks, operational guidance, standards, instruments and tools both in Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar;
• Support the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania to achieve policy commitments and domestic financing for long-term sustainability in support of a Comprehensive Family Planning agenda and a conducive policy environment for Family Planning program delivery;
• Influence and coordinate with other partners, including UN Agencies; Development Partners; Civil Society Organizations and other Partners, including the Private Sector to maximize collective results and impact of effective Family Planning coverage and broader Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights;
• Drive institutional and governance reforms in the country to ensure progress on Family Planning is supported comprehensively;
• Provide close, on the ground, follow-up and analysis of Implementing Partners’ effectiveness and impact;
• Build on the national commitments made at the Family Planning 2020 Summit at country level and influence national planning and policy making.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
A. Strategic Technical Support
• Act as the key resource person on Family Planning for Ministry of Health Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar;
• Understand and respond to critical needs in support of policies, frameworks, operational guidance, standards, instruments and tools both in Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar;
• Focus on equity in access to
Family Planning services, quality of care and accountability under the
umbrella of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights both in Mainland
Tanzania and Zanzibar;
• Provide technical input to the development of relevant advocacy and policy documents to address Family Planning and Adolescent and Youth in the context of a broader Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights lense;
• Provide technical guidance and advice in the development and implementation of Family Planning protocols, policies, training modules, operational manuals and approaches for locally appropriate family planning service delivery and for supportive supervision of service providers based on best practice;
• Provide technical advice for the development of substantive interventions, indicators, tools and guidance for implementation, monitoring and evaluation; especially in the thematic areas of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, including Family Planning and Adolescent and Youth;
• Assess and advise, in close collaboration with the Reproductive Health Commodity Security (RHCS) Steering Committee, on the supply chain management to ensure regular and uninterrupted supply of contraceptive commodities;
• Provide technical input to the development of relevant advocacy and policy documents to address Family Planning and Adolescent and Youth in the context of a broader Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights lense;
• Provide technical guidance and advice in the development and implementation of Family Planning protocols, policies, training modules, operational manuals and approaches for locally appropriate family planning service delivery and for supportive supervision of service providers based on best practice;
• Provide technical advice for the development of substantive interventions, indicators, tools and guidance for implementation, monitoring and evaluation; especially in the thematic areas of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, including Family Planning and Adolescent and Youth;
• Assess and advise, in close collaboration with the Reproductive Health Commodity Security (RHCS) Steering Committee, on the supply chain management to ensure regular and uninterrupted supply of contraceptive commodities;
• Participate
in the development of the Family Planning Communication Strategy and
ensure the standardization of Family Planning messages;
• Identify priority areas in Health Systems Strengthening, Universal Health Coverage, Health Policy and Resource Allocation to advance Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, including Family Planning.
• Provide continuous advice and guidance to the Tanzanian Country Office on strengthening the Family Planning program;
• Any other technical needs in support of the implementation of UNFPA’s Country Programme.
B. Results-based Management
• Ensure incorporation of data monitoring, evaluation results, lessons learned and new knowledge in the updating of specific substantive strategies, policies, tools and approaches;
• Contribute in reporting to the United Nations Development Assistance Plan II Reporting Platform, that is, UN INFO;
• Leveraging an evidence-based approach to contribute to conceptualize and develop strategic directions; and manage and monitor components of the Family Planning Program, with a focus on the priority areas of High Impact Practices;
• Closely work with the UNFPA Programme Managers; Humanitarian Focal Persons; Lead Programme Analyst on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health; and the UNFPA Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to develop appropriate checklists/ monitoring tools in coordination with partners; and Carry out regular visits to programme areas, including health units and service delivery points, to check the main needs and to ensure that partners are implementing high-quality programmes to respond to the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, including the Family Planning needs of the targeted population, including adolescents and young people.
C. Capacity Development
• Develop and support substantive partnerships and collaborations with other Development Partners in the context of the Family Planning Program in Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar;
• Work closely with UNFPA Operations Staff members to ensure that activities are implemented within the allocated budgets and in-line with policies and procedures;
• Coach and manage junior staff and associates, direct reports and facilitate working groups and task teams;
• Regular follow-up and support to Implementing Partners to ensure timely-implementation and reporting, including financial.
D. Evidence and Knowledge Development and Dissemination
• Contribute to the programme work to identify, analyze, and synthesize state-of-the-art knowledge and evidence and ensure its transfer to improve the effectiveness of UNFPA operations;
• Identify priority areas in Health Systems Strengthening, Universal Health Coverage, Health Policy and Resource Allocation to advance Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, including Family Planning.
• Provide continuous advice and guidance to the Tanzanian Country Office on strengthening the Family Planning program;
• Any other technical needs in support of the implementation of UNFPA’s Country Programme.
B. Results-based Management
• Ensure incorporation of data monitoring, evaluation results, lessons learned and new knowledge in the updating of specific substantive strategies, policies, tools and approaches;
• Contribute in reporting to the United Nations Development Assistance Plan II Reporting Platform, that is, UN INFO;
• Leveraging an evidence-based approach to contribute to conceptualize and develop strategic directions; and manage and monitor components of the Family Planning Program, with a focus on the priority areas of High Impact Practices;
• Closely work with the UNFPA Programme Managers; Humanitarian Focal Persons; Lead Programme Analyst on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health; and the UNFPA Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to develop appropriate checklists/ monitoring tools in coordination with partners; and Carry out regular visits to programme areas, including health units and service delivery points, to check the main needs and to ensure that partners are implementing high-quality programmes to respond to the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, including the Family Planning needs of the targeted population, including adolescents and young people.
C. Capacity Development
• Develop and support substantive partnerships and collaborations with other Development Partners in the context of the Family Planning Program in Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar;
• Work closely with UNFPA Operations Staff members to ensure that activities are implemented within the allocated budgets and in-line with policies and procedures;
• Coach and manage junior staff and associates, direct reports and facilitate working groups and task teams;
• Regular follow-up and support to Implementing Partners to ensure timely-implementation and reporting, including financial.
D. Evidence and Knowledge Development and Dissemination
• Contribute to the programme work to identify, analyze, and synthesize state-of-the-art knowledge and evidence and ensure its transfer to improve the effectiveness of UNFPA operations;
Ensure that
evidence, technical knowledge and analysis of lessons learned are
collected, managed, disseminated and available for application in the
Tanzania Country Office operations;
• Assemble briefings, talking points and background materials in the substantive areas for senior management staff.
E. Technical Representation
• Liaise and collaborate with Government Officials, UN Agencies, Development Partners, Civil Society Organizations and other Partners, including the Private Sector in the areas of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, including Family Planning; Adolescents and Young People; and Population and Development;
• Undertake analysis and develop tools to ensure incorporation of ICPD Principles and programme interventions;
• Represent UNFPA in meetings and consultations related to Family Planning and broader Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights alongside other key critical areas;
• Represent UNFPA on substantive issues, including elaborate UNFPA’s perspective/views, and advocate for critical issues in programme, policy and technical meetings and fora;
• Collaborate with UN Agencies, Academia, Research and Training Institutions, and Professional Societies; and act as Focal Point for Inter-Agency Working Groups in the substantive areas.
Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership.
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Advanced university degree in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Public Health, Community Medicine or other related subjects;
Experiences:
• At least 7 years of experience in clinical and programmatic Family Planning programming and/or Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Programmes, with at least 5 years of experience at country-level;
• Experience in promotion of and building national capacity in Family Planning programming;
• Demonstrated experience in strategic Programme Management with strong technical knowledge of Family Planning, Sexual and Reproductive Health and/or Maternal Health and how services link to communities and special client groups in diverse communities.
• Interpersonal and communication skills for the dissemination of information, networking and advocacy activities;
• Excellent oral, written, presentation and networking skills;
• Proficiency in current Microsoft Office Software Applications.
Languages:
Fluency in English; with working knowledge of Kiswahili desirable.
Required Competencies
Values:
• Exemplifying integrity
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
• Embracing diversity in all its forms
• Embracing change
Core Competencies:
• Achieving Results
• Being Accountable
• Developing and Applying Professional Expertise/Business Acumen
• Thinking analytically and Strategically
• Working in Teams/Managing Ourselves and our Relationships
• Communicating for Impact
Functional Competencies:
• Conceptual innovation in the provision of technical expertise,
• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances and partnership,
• Job knowledge/technical expertise.
UNFPA Work Environment
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, Embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities for all including persons with disabilities.
Compensation and Benefits
This position offers an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the post. The package includes a competitive net salary plus cost of living adjustment, housing allowance, home leave, health insurance and other benefits.
Disclaimer
WARNING TO APPLICANTS:
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you have received a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. Should you feel that you have received a fraudulent notice, letter or offer that makes use of the name or logo of UNFPA, you may submit a report through the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
In accordance with the rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, are required to renounce such status upon their appointment. Exceptions to this rule are very limited and can be made only for: (a) stateless persons; (b) newly appointed staff members who have applied for citizenship by naturalization, when such citizenship will be granted imminently; (c) acting staff members in the General Service and related categories with permanent residency status, on promotion to the Professional category; (d) staff members appointed under a temporary appointment. Please understand that UNFPA is not in a position to provide advice on or assistance in applying for any citizenship.
HOW TO APPLY:
UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy.
Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA at http://www.unfpa.org/employment
Please print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process.
Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
• Assemble briefings, talking points and background materials in the substantive areas for senior management staff.
E. Technical Representation
• Liaise and collaborate with Government Officials, UN Agencies, Development Partners, Civil Society Organizations and other Partners, including the Private Sector in the areas of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, including Family Planning; Adolescents and Young People; and Population and Development;
• Undertake analysis and develop tools to ensure incorporation of ICPD Principles and programme interventions;
• Represent UNFPA in meetings and consultations related to Family Planning and broader Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights alongside other key critical areas;
• Represent UNFPA on substantive issues, including elaborate UNFPA’s perspective/views, and advocate for critical issues in programme, policy and technical meetings and fora;
• Collaborate with UN Agencies, Academia, Research and Training Institutions, and Professional Societies; and act as Focal Point for Inter-Agency Working Groups in the substantive areas.
Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership.
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Advanced university degree in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Public Health, Community Medicine or other related subjects;
Experiences:
• At least 7 years of experience in clinical and programmatic Family Planning programming and/or Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Programmes, with at least 5 years of experience at country-level;
• Experience in promotion of and building national capacity in Family Planning programming;
• Demonstrated experience in strategic Programme Management with strong technical knowledge of Family Planning, Sexual and Reproductive Health and/or Maternal Health and how services link to communities and special client groups in diverse communities.
• Interpersonal and communication skills for the dissemination of information, networking and advocacy activities;
• Excellent oral, written, presentation and networking skills;
• Proficiency in current Microsoft Office Software Applications.
Languages:
Fluency in English; with working knowledge of Kiswahili desirable.
Required Competencies
Values:
• Exemplifying integrity
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
• Embracing diversity in all its forms
• Embracing change
Core Competencies:
• Achieving Results
• Being Accountable
• Developing and Applying Professional Expertise/Business Acumen
• Thinking analytically and Strategically
• Working in Teams/Managing Ourselves and our Relationships
• Communicating for Impact
Functional Competencies:
• Conceptual innovation in the provision of technical expertise,
• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances and partnership,
• Job knowledge/technical expertise.
UNFPA Work Environment
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, Embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities for all including persons with disabilities.
Compensation and Benefits
This position offers an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the post. The package includes a competitive net salary plus cost of living adjustment, housing allowance, home leave, health insurance and other benefits.
Disclaimer
WARNING TO APPLICANTS:
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you have received a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. Should you feel that you have received a fraudulent notice, letter or offer that makes use of the name or logo of UNFPA, you may submit a report through the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
In accordance with the rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, are required to renounce such status upon their appointment. Exceptions to this rule are very limited and can be made only for: (a) stateless persons; (b) newly appointed staff members who have applied for citizenship by naturalization, when such citizenship will be granted imminently; (c) acting staff members in the General Service and related categories with permanent residency status, on promotion to the Professional category; (d) staff members appointed under a temporary appointment. Please understand that UNFPA is not in a position to provide advice on or assistance in applying for any citizenship.
HOW TO APPLY:
UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy.
Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA at http://www.unfpa.org/employment
Please print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process.
Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
