TANZANIA SOCIAL ACTION FUND (TASAF)

The United Republic of Tanzania has acquired financing towards the cost of the Tanzania of the Tanzania Third Social Action Fund –Productive Social Safety Net (TASAF III PSN). The Program is jointly financed by the World Bank, the Department For International Development (DFID), United States Agency for International Development(USAID) and the Kingdom of Spain. It is a 10- year program, implemented in two phases of five years, each. The Government plans to roll out a nationwide safety net with a view to reducing poverty and improving the lives of the poor. The objective of TASAF III is “to enable poor households to increase incomes and opportunitisoes while improving consumption”. TASAF III targets people living under the basic needs poverty line (currently 33.6% of the population).
The first phase of the TASAF III PSSN which will be implemented in five years starting this financial year 2012/13, consists of the following parts:-
Part 1 : On Consolidation of Integrated Social Safety Net Interventions for extremely poor and Food Insecure Households and;
Part 2: On Institutional Strengthening. The development objective is to create a comprehensive, and vulnerable Section of the Tanzania Population.

TASAF is now looking for competent and committed candidates who meets the minimum qualification stated below to fill the under-mentioned vacant positions.

1. DIRECTOR OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY (1 POST)

Qualifications:

  • Holder of Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Mass Communication, Social Science or any other development related field from recognized university
  • At least ten (10) years’ experience in relevant field in Public and /or private sectors of which seven (7) years must be at senior managerial position.
  • Must be computer literate
  • Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of and experience with donor funded project.
  • High level of communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels
  • Ability to supervise, train and coach staff in relevant skills
  • Self-motivated with integrity and high level of confidentiality

2.DIRECTOR OF COORDINATION (1 POST)

Qualifications:
  • Holder of Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resource, Engineering, Sociology or any other development related field from recognized university.
  • At least ten (10) years’ experience in relevant field in Public and /or private Sectors of which seven (7) years must be at senior managerial position
  • Must have a working knowledge of computerized systems
  • Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of and experience with donor funded project
  • High level of communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels
  • Ability to supervise, train and coach staff in relevant skills
  • Self-motivated with integrity and high level of confidentiality

3.DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT (1 POST)

Qualifications:
  • Holder of Master’s Degree in Social Science, Business Civil Engineering or any other development related field from a recognized university
  • A recognized professional qualification where applicable
  • At least ten (10) years’ experience in relevant field in Public and/ or private Sectors of which seven (7) years must be at senior managerial position.
  • Must be computer literate
  • Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of and experience with donor funded project
  • High level of communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels
  • Ability to supervise, train and coach staff in relevant skills
  • Self-motivated with integrity and high level of confidentiality
  • Experience with community based development initiative and social fund related operations are an added advantage
  • Self-motivated and able to work effectively, efficiently and independently without direct supervision

4.DISBURSEMENTS MANAGER (1 POST)

Qualifications:-
  • Holder of Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting and Finance Business Administration or any other related field from recognized university
  • Must possess internationally recognized accounting professional qualification such as CPA (T), ACCA, CIMA, CISA or other related profession
  • Must be registered with the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA) in the category of Associate Certified Public Accountant (ACPA) or Fellow Certified Public Accountant (FCPA)
  • At least ten (10) years’ experience in relevant field in Public and/ or Private Sectors of which five (5) years must be at managerial position
  • Must have a working knowledge of computerized Accounting and Audit system
  • Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of and experience with donor funded project
  • High level of communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels
  • Ability to supervise, train and coach staff in relevant skills
  • Self-motivated with integrity and high level of confidentiality

5.COORDINATION MANAGER (1 POST)

Qualifications:
  • Holder of Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering or any other related field from a recognized university
  • At least ten (10) years’ experience in relevant field in public and/ or Private Sectors of which five (5) years must be at managerial position
  • Must be computer literate
  • Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of and experience with donor funded project
  • High level of communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels
  • Ability to supervise, train and coach staff in relevant skills
  • Self-motivated with integrity and high level of confidentiality
6. CONDITIONAL CASH TRANSFER MANAGER (1 POST)

Qualifications:

  • A master Degree in Social Science, Economics and Business Administrating or any other development related field from a recognized university
  • At least ten (10) years experience in relevant field in Public and /or Private Sectors and at least five years (5) managerial experience
  • Should be knowledgeable of various cash transfers operations
  • Experience in the management of social/ community development projects
  • Must be computer literate
  • Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of and experience with donor funded project
  • High level of communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels
  • Ability to supervise, train and coach staff in relevant skills
  • Self-motivated with integrity and high level of confidentiality

7.PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAM MANAGER (1 POST)

Qualifications:
  • A Master Degree in Civil Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Land use Planning, Forestry or any other related from a recognized university
  • At least ten (10) years’ experience in relevant field in Public and/ or Private Sectors and at least five years (5) managerial experience
  • A recognized professional qualification where applicable
  • Must be computer literate
  • Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of and experience with donor funded project
  • Experience with community based development initiative and social fund related operations are an added advantage
  • High level of communication and interpersonal skills and social fund related operations are an added advantage
  • High level of communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels.
  • Ability to supervise, train and coach staff in relevant skills
  • Self-motivated with integrity and high level of confidentiality

8.LIVELIHOODS ENHANCEMENT MANAGER (1 POST)

Qualifications:
  • A Masters’ Degree on Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Economics or any other related field from a recognized university
  • At least ten (10) years’ experience in relevant field in Public and/ or Private Sectors and at least five years (5) managerial experience
  • Should be knowledgeable in development and and revision of community savings and investment strategies and micro enterprises capacity building activities.
  • Experience in the management of social/ community development projects
  • Must be computer literate
  • Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of and experience with donor funded project
  • Experience with community based development initiative and social fund related operations are an added advantage
  • High level of communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels
  • Ability to supervise, train and coach staff in relevant skills
  • Self-motivated with integrity and high level of confidentiality

9.UNIFIED REGISTRY OF BENEFICIARIES MANAGER (1 POST)

Qualifications:
  • A Master Degree in Social Science, Business, Statics, or any other development related field from a recognized university
  • At least ten (10) years’ experience in relevant field in Public and/ or Private Sectors and at least five years (5) managerial experience
  • Experience in the management of social/ community development projects
  • Must be computer literate
  • Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of and experience with donor funded project
  • High level of communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels
  • Ability to supervise, train and coach staff in relevant skills
  • Self-motivated with integrity and high level of confidentiality

10.TRAINING & PARTICIPATION SPECIALIST (1 POST)

Qualifications:
  • A Master Degree in Social Science, Community Development and Human Resources, or any other related field from a recognized university
  • At least seven (7) years’ experience in relevant field in Public and/ or Private Sectors and managerial experience of at least three years (3)
  • Must be computer literate
  • Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of and experience with donor funded project
  • High level of communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels
  • Ability to supervise, train and coach staff in relevant skills
  • Self-motivated with integrity and high level of confidentiality

11.SAFEGUARDS SPECIALIST (1 POST)

Qualifications:
  • Holder of Master Degree in Environment, Social Science and Community Development or any other related field from a recognized university
  • At least seven (7) years’ experience in relevant field in Public and/ or Private Sectors and managerial experience of at least three years (3)
  • Must be computer literate
  • Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of and experience with donor funded project
  • High level of communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels
  • Ability to supervise, train and coach staff in relevant skills
  • Self-motivated with integrity and high level of confidentiality

12.MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OFFICER (1 POST)

Qualifications:
  • Holder of First Degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or any other related field from a recognized university
  • At least five (5) years’ experience in relevant field in Public and/ or Private Sectors
  • Knowledge and skills in programming using either visual basic, PHP, or any other relational database in client/ server environment
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to supervise, train and coach staff in relevant skills
  • Self-motivated with integrity and high level of confidentiality

13.MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICER – WEBMASTER (1 POST)

Qualifications:
  • Holder of First Degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or any other related field from a recognized university
  • At least five (5) years’ experience in relevant field in Public and/ or Private Sectors
  • Must have experience of less than three (3) years in web design
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to supervise, train and coach staff in relevant skills
  • Self-motivated with integrity and high level of confidentiality

14.MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER (1 POST)

Qualifications:
  • Holder of First Degree or equivalent qualification in Economics, Statistics, Sociology or any other related field from a recognized university
  • At least five (5) years’ experience in relevant field in Public and/ or Private Sectors
  • Skills in statistical package for Social Science (SPSS) is an added advantages
  • Knowledge and skills in programming using either visual basic, PHP, or any other relational database in client/ server environment
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to supervise, train and coach staff in relevant skills
  • Self-motivated with integrity and high level of confidentiality

15.DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION OFFICER (1 POST)

Qualifications:
  • A First Degree or equivalent qualification in Mass Communication, Public Relations and Social Sciences or any other related field from a recognized university
  • At least five (5) years’ experience in relevant field in Public and/ or Private Sectors
  • Must be computer literate
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to supervise, train and coach staff in relevant skills
  • Self-motivated with integrity and high level of confidentiality

16.TRANSPORT OFFICER (1 POST)

Qualifications:
  • Holder of First Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Transport Logistics and Business Administration or any other related field from a recognized university
  • At least five (5) years’ experience in relevant field in Public and/ or Private Sectors
  • Knowledge and skills in programming using either visual basic, PHP, or any other relational database in client/ server environment
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to supervise, train and coach staff in relevant skills
  • Self-motivated with integrity and high level of confidentiality

17.ASSISTANT DESKTOP PUBLISHER (1 POST)

Qualifications:
  • Diploma in Arts and Design or equivalent qualification
  • At least two (2) years’ experience in relevant field in Public and/ or Private Sectors
  • Knowledge in Computer software like Adobe Photoshop illustrator and Page makers, Adobe in design
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated with integrity and high level of confidentiality

18.ASSISTANT GRAPHIC DESIGNER (1 POST)

Qualifications:
  • Diploma in Arts and Design or equivalent qualification
  • At least two (2) years’ experience in relevant field in Public and/ or Private Sectors
  • Knowledge in Computer software like Adobe Photoshop illustrator and Page makers, Adobe in design
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated with integrity and high level of confidentiality

19.MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSISTANT (3 POSTS)

Qualifications:-
  • Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent qualification
  • At least two (2) years’ experience in relevant field in Public and/ or Private Sectors
  • Knowledge of Computer communications, networking and printer sharing
  • Good knowledge of PC Hardware & Interfacing with peripheral devices (printers scanners etc)
  • Knowledge of operating systems and familiarity with database software packages
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated with integrity and high level of confidentiality

20.ASSISTANT OFFICE MANAGEMENT SECRETARY (1 POST)

Qualifications:-
  • Diploma in Secretarial/services, Business Administration or any other related field from s recognized institution
  • At least ten (10) years’ experience as Secretary in Public and/ or Private Sectors
  • Must be computer literate
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to supervise, train and coach staff in relevant skills
  • Self-motivated with integrity and high level of confidentiality


HOW TO APPLY:
The application letter should be accompanied with Detailed CV, Certified Certificates and names and contact information of three professional referees with their postal addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail (if available) and addressed to:

The Executive Director,
Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF)
Malindi Street/ Old Kilwa Road
P.O.Box 9381
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania

Please indicate on the envelope the post applied for…….

SOURCE: Mwananchi Newspaper 17 July 2012.

The application Deadline is on 17th Aug, 2012.

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