Operations Manager

The mission of Haven of Peace Academy (HOPAC) is to provide an excellent, Christ-centred, international education that meets western academic standards and equips students to live out a biblical worldview in all areas of life to the glory of God. Haven of Peace Academy is seeking an Operations Manager to recruit and manage all personnel.

HOPAC, founded in 1994, is an international Christian K-12 school with over 300 students from 33 different countries and a variety of religious backgrounds including Christian, Muslim and Hindu. While the majority of students come from families of missionaries and the non-profit and international business community, one third are Tanzanian. HOPAC adminstrators and teachers must be committed Christian, 55 years of age or younger with Bachelor degree, at least 3 years of experience and fluency in English.

HOPAC expects administrators to be supported spiritually and financially through a mission organization or home church. The school provides volunteer staff assistance in the form of a monthly living allowance that covers a significant portion of monthly in-country expenses.

Please email Cover Letter and CV to personnel@hopac.net Kindly state the job posting in the email subject line Qualifications: - Bachelors Degree - Evangelical Christian - 3+ years experience

Various Jobs in Dar es salaam at Haven of Peace Academy - March 2015

The mission of Haven of Peace Academy (HOPAC) is to provide an excellent, Christ-centred, international education that meets western academic standards and equips students to live out a biblical worldview in all areas of life. Haven of Peace Academy is seeking a Librarian for the 2015/2016 school year. School year: August – June with classes Monday to Friday. HOPAC follows the Cambridge curriculum. HOPAC, founded in 1994, is an international Christian K-12 school with over 300 students from 33 different countries and a variety of religious backgrounds including Christian, Muslim and Hindu. While the majority of students come from families of missionaries and the non-profit and international business community, one third are Tanzanian.

Librarian

ICT Teacher

Art and Design Teacher

Human Resources Manager

Operations Manager

Secondary Art and Design Teacher

HOPAC teachers must be committed Christian, 55 years of age or younger with Bachelor degree, at least 3 years of experience and fluency in English. HOPAC expects teaching staff to be supported spiritually and financially through a mission organization or home church.

The school provides volunteer staff assistance in the form of a monthly living allowance that covers a significant portion of monthly in-country expenses.

Please email Cover Letter and CV to personnel@hopac.net Kindly state the job posting in the email subject line Qualifications: - Bachelors Degree - Evangelical Christian - 3+ years experience

Start dateAugust 1, 2015Application deadlineMay 1, 2015

Port Operations Supervisor

A leading international shipping and maritime company with operations in more than 200 countries worldwide is
looking to fill the following vacancies which will be based permanently at Dar es Salaam.
All candidates must have the following prerequisite: Computer literacy, excellent communication skills both -
written and verbal, be excellent team players and have good conduct.
In addition the specific experience criteria as given against the position is mandatory.

Job Title: Port Operations Supervisor:

Approximately 10-15 years' experience or more of which at least 5 years in a senior position.
Must have worked in the Port as a port agent in supervisory role for cargo operations

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

All above positions offer competitive salary, good working environment and career growth opportunities.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

send the hard copy to:

The Recruitment Manager,
P.O. Box 43013,
Dar es salaam,
Tanzania.

Head of Operations and Service Delivery Tanzania

Department:People & Change Tanzania

Job type:Permanent

Closing date:10-Feb-15

Reference Number:130-PEO00391

The CompanyOur client is a leading commercial bank in Tanzania with a regional presence. They value the principles of good banking - strong capitalization, liquidity, risk diversification, conservative lending policies, investment in service delivery channels and customer experience orientation. They therefore wish to recruit the Head of Operations and Service Delivery to manage the Operations Division of the Bank.

Roles & ResponsibilitiesThis role incorporates all aspects of contact with the Bank’s customers through Customer Services, Service Quality, Cash management and managing the centralised back office function, which includes Trade Finance and Treasury operations, Clearing, Information Technology and Funds Transfer. The Head of Operations and Service Delivery will report to the CEO.
The Head of Operations and Service Delivery will be accountable and responsible for, among others to:
•Act as a member of the Bank’s MANCOM, ALCO, BORC, and Human Resources Committees, take a proactive role in influencing policy and the strategic direction of the Bank;
•Assume responsibility for the Bank’s entire service delivery for all bank customers and as part of the senior management team contribute to the achievement of annual business plans and strategic objectives;
•Develop new and improved Service Delivery channels and any other additional channels that may be developed, which meet the needs of the bank customers to ensure the Bank remains competitive;
•Put in place an MIS system that will enable continuous tracking of the department’s performance, monitoring of customer satisfaction and provision of management reports;
•Identify and develop new business locations and improve alternative service delivery channels to meet the needs of Bank customers and ensure the Bank remains competitive;
•Organise, develop and maintain front office operations and support structure, staffed by high calibre and well-motivated staff utilising efficient, relevant and comprehensive processes to achieve superior delivery of customer service at all times;
•Manage Bank’s exposure to external and internal risks at the service delivery front, including but not limited to adherence to procedures, optimum cash management within set limits, and physical security of bank staff and assets;
•Manage a business continuity plan for service delivery;
•Manage projects within budgets, set timeliness and with required effectiveness and efficiency;
•Put in place a quality management system of international standards that ensures service quality;
•Continuously review services provided at the branch to ensure that customers receive services efficiently;
•Monitor the activities of key competitors to ensure that the Bank is in a position to respond appropriately to protect existing business and generate new business

Requirements•Bachelors/Master’s degree in relevant professional qualification in banking and accounting from a reputable institution;
•Full awareness and appreciation of profit dynamics in Banking;
•Minimum 10 years’ experience in banking operations.
•Experience, awareness and appreciation of all aspects of balance sheet management in banking;
•Proven leadership and people management skills with a high level of commitment and enthusiasm;
•Full knowledge of BOT’s Act & various Regulations;

Additional InformationA competitive package will be offered depending on the experience and qualifications of the successful applicant.

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Finance & Operations Director

Plan is an international child - centered Development Organization whose mission is to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of deprived children through a process that unites people across cultures and adds meaning and value to their lives. Plan has been working in
Tanzania since 1991, supporting children and communities to gain better access to health, education, water, sanitation and hygiene, livelihoods and protection through five Country Programs. Plan works with children, their families and communities to implement programmes at grassroots level.
Plan International is seeking to recruit qualified applicants for the anticipated five-year $65 million USAID funded Caring for Children and Empowering Young People (C2EYP) project in Tanzania. This project will enable more Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) to access services for improving health, nutrition, education, protection, livelihoods and psychosocial wellbeing. The project will build the capacity of caregivers to provide care and access to services for their children and young people. These positions are ,contingent upon award and approval of USAID.

Plan Tanzania now invites applications from suitable, qualified and experienced persons to fill the positions described below.

Finance & Operations Director

Job responsibilities:
The Finance and Operations Director will be, responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial and operational management, including financial systems implementation, budgeting, expenditure tracking, administering sub-awards and financial reporting and accounting for both the prime partner and any sub-awards.

Qualifications & Experience
A Master's degree or higher in financial management, accounting, financial analysis, development finance, budgeting, macroeconomics, and/or applied economics, or a closely related field is required;
At least eight years of experience in financial management for large complex projects, of which at least five years were working in the field of international development.
Knowledge of applicable USAID/USG rules and regulations.
Professional level of oral and written fluency in English language.
Work experience in Tanzania highly preferred.

CHILD PROTECTION
Plan Tanzania is a child centered organization. Protecting the rights of the children is of paramount interest to us. Subsequently, all short listed candidates will undergo a police vetting check for criminal offences particularly relating to any type of child abuse. The successful candidate will be required to sign and adhere to the Plan Tanzania child protection policy.

REMUNERATION
The above positions carry attractive remuneration as per Plan Tanzania salary structure and incentive package.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Plan Tanzania' is an equal opportunity employer. Interested and qualified Tanzanians, including those living in the diaspora, are invited to send their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, certificate copies of relevant education and professional qualifications together with names of three referees, and their contact.
Please note that Plan Tanzania has no recruitment agent, therefore all applications should be sent to undersigned through

Country Human Resources Manager
Plan International Tanzania
Central Technology Building (CT House)
Plot # 96, Mikocheni Light Industrial Area
Off. New Bagamoyo road next to TBC
P. O. Box 3517
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Intern - Operations and Administration at Onfonmedia - Jan 2015

Intern-Operations and Administration
Company Profile
We are a fast growing startup company in Tanzania but with established operations in East African region. Our core business is providing mobile Value Added Services (VAS) in partnership with telecom operators. We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and innovative individuals in the position of Intern-Operations and Administration

Duties and Responsibilities
· General Office administration and operational management under supervision of the Office Administrator
· Assisting with translation of mobile content
· Ensuring the business is always in compliance with various government regulatory requirements
· Updating mobile content category for Soccer news
· Maintain confidentiality of all customer related information
· Maintaining customer experience levels within the quality standards stipulated by the company
· Recording and following up on general queries and complaints by customers
· Anticipating potential needs or problems of customers and resolving the same
· Maintaining a balance between business and customer needs while maintaining confidentiality of information
· Making recommendations of alternate solutions if customer expectations cannot be met in accordance with the relevant escalation procedures

Qualifications & Desired Skills:
· Recent diploma/Advance diploma or Degree graduate in Business Administration, Public Relations, Public Administration, Enterpreneurship, Linguistics, Marketing, Operation Management and related courses
· Those who have just graduated from college or have finished studies and are awaiting graduation will be considered
· Evening Programme students in their last semester/term of study can be considered provided they will be available for the internship every weekday from 8am-5pm
· Must have superior communication skills with fluency in English and Kiswahili (both written and spoken). Should be very good in spoken and written English.
· Strong analytic skills and comfort in using Microsoft office especially Ms Word, Ms Excel, PowerPoint and outlook for emails
· Punctual, regular, and consistent attendance
· Ability to maintain productivity under pressure and to multitask effectively
· Should be able to accurately translate content written in English to Kiswahili and vise versa
· Excellent knowledge of internet research (using Google and other search engines) is an asset
· Ability to learn new concepts very fast
· Should be dynamic and open minded (must be able to think outside the box)

Other requirements
· Must be Tanzanian national currently living in Dar es Salaam
· Should be 26 years of age and below at the time of application
· Related experience (field/volunteer/internship) will count
· Those with very strong academic record/performance have a definite advantage

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and one page application letter indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to info.tz@onfonmedia.com .The deadline for application is Friday 23rd January, 2015.

Applicants are advised to apply early as short listing and interviews will be done on an on-going basis. If you do not hear from us two weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful

OPERATIONS AND TRAINING OFFICER (RPTC)

SADC VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
[VACANCY CIRCULAR NUMBER 3 of 2015]
BACKGROUND
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) currently has fifteen Member States with a population of approximately 250 million people and a combined GDP of USD 467.3 billion (2006).
The overall objective of SADC is to achieve development and economic growth, which is to be attained through increased regional integration, built on democratic principles and equitable and sustainable development.
It is following this background that Southern Africa Development Community Secretariat SADC Secretariat wishes to invite suitably qualified, experienced citizens of SADC Member State to apply for the following positions tenable at its Headquarters in Gaborone, Botswana:
OPERATIONS AND TRAINING OFFICER (RPTC) - JOB GRADE 5
Average package per annum: US$ 97,200
Main Purpose of the Job: To Be responsible of all aspects relating to training at SADC Regional Peacekeeping Training Centre (RPTC)
KEY RESULT AREAS
• Plan, design, prepare and support the implementation of SADC RPTC training courses, seminars and workshops;
• Conduct long term planning of training courses, seminars and workshops and distribution of information to all relevant stakeholders;
• Develop and organize quality assurance and monitoring and evaluation measures such as course evaluations and accordingly suggests potential improvements;
• Develop and organize quality assurance and monitoring and evaluation measures such as course evaluations and accordingly suggests potential improvements;
• Support the Commandant of SADC RPTC in organizational development and implementation of SADC RPTC strategic plan;
• Establish and manage a regional and continental pool of excellent
peacekeeping instructors for common use upon request by SADC Member
States;
• Continuous identification of new regional requirements such as input to
updating of peacekeeping courses and materials;
• Ensure mainstreaming of cross cutting issues such as gender, HIV and
AIDS, poverty, ICT, science and technology, private sector and environment
into RPTC activities;
• Liaise with regional stakeholders, SADC National Committees and ICPs
• Prepare documentation for official SADC meetings ( Technical Meetings, ISDC, MCO , Council and Summit) and technical papers for discussion, dissemination and or publication;
• Perform other duties delegated by the Commandant from time to time.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATION
A master degree in international relations, political science ideally focus on thematic areas such as conflict prevention and resolution, peace studies or anynother alternative equivalent qualifications as accepted by SADC Secretariat.
EXPERIENCE
At least 5 years experience in the field of peace and security in Africa ideally with a national or regional peacekeeping training centre
COMPETENCIES
• Knowledge of ICT and software applications
• Knowledge of French and Portuguese Communication skills
• Managerial, organisational and administrative competence.
APPLICATIONS: Applicants should quote the number of the vacancy circular and provide the following details:
a) a short covering letter stating the position that you want to be considered for and describe how your qualifications, experience and competencies are relevant to the position;
b) a detailed and updated curriculum vitae;
c) certified copies of your degree(s), Diploma(s) and Certificate(s); and
d) duly completed SADC Application Form .
Should you be shortlisted, you will be required to produce evidence of any educational and professional qualifications supporting your application, on the day of your interview.
GENDER MAINSTREAMING
SADC is an equal opportunity employer and particularly encourages applications from female candidates.
If you are results oriented, you have a passion for the transformation and development of Southern Africa, and possess the required competencies, please submit your application.
N.B: Only applicants, who meet the requirements of the SADC Secretariat and being considered for interview, will be contacted.
Should you not hear from the SADC Secretariat within four weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.
For further details on the position that you want to apply for, SADC Application Form, refer to the SADC Website: www.sadc.int
Details can also be obtained from the National Contact Point (NCP) in your respective country. For Botswana NCP is the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning.
For more information contact the following officers: S. Rabuti at 3950257 and Ms. L. Dinale at 3950693
Closing Date: 23rd January 2015
The applications should be addressed to
Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Finance and Development Planning,
Private Bag 008,
Gaborone
or
hand deliver to office No: 3-12 Second Floor, Link Block.