Jobs at The Bantwana Initiative of World Education, Inc
NAFASI ZA KAZI / AJIRA BANTWANA INITIATIVE OF WORLD EDUCATION INC, TANZANIA - MAY 2017
VACANCIES
The Bantwana Initiative of World Education, Inc. seeks candidates for various vacancies to be based at the Country office in Arusha. For over 60 years, World Education, Inc has catalyzed social change and improved lives through community development and capacity building initiatives in over 20 countries. Launched in 2006, World Education's Bantwana Initiative has become a leader iri fostering high quality, comprehensive service delivery for vulnerable communities. Visit our websites to learn more about our work and programs at www.bantwana.org and www.worlded.org.
POSITION: Grants Manager
REPORT TO: Director for Finance & Administration
LOCATION: Country Office, Arusha
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent shall oversee all sub-grant functions, coordinate the entire process of partners solicitations including preparation of grant agreements, monitoring of grant periods and close out of the sub-grant awards; manage the implementation of pre-award assessments to potential grantees and/or partners: carry out financial reviews and project audits of grantees to ensure donor compliance; provide mentoring
Qualifications:
At least five years of progressively responsible experience as grant manager or senior accountant including experience working with NGOs and international donors (required).Holder of a Master's degree in fields (s) relevant to fulfillment of the duties and responsibilities as described above. Preference to Certified Public Accountants; self-driven and strong analytical skills; ability to work under minimum supervision, knowledge of OMB Circular A-110, A-122 and A-133; 22 CFR 226 and 22 CFR 228, QuickBooks a big plus.
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POSITION: Human Resources and Admin Officer
REPORT TO: Operations Manager
LOCATION: Country Office, Arusha
Position Overview: The Human Resources and Admin Officer shall work for the successful delivery of HR functions to ensure implementation; compliance and risk management of HR processes and procedures for all of the WEl/Bantwana programs.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Interpret and communicate various WEl/Bantwana policies, procedures, laws, standards to all staff including proper orientation to new staff; administer, co- ordinate and support staff recruitment process; maintain and update employee's personal files; facilitate the process of staff appraisals with their supervisors; deal with staff general welfare; perform any other related human resource activities as may be assigned.
Qualifications:
At least three years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management and administration and a holder of a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field; conversant with personnel management and performance management processes; proven ability to build relationships and credibility; strong analytical skills; ability to work under minimum supervision; previous experience working under USAID funded projects is an added advantage.
POSITION: Program and Administrative Assistant
REPORT TO: Operations Manager
LOCATION: Country Office, Arusha
Position Overview: The Program and Administrative Assistant shall perform a wide range of administrative and office support functions for the WEl/Bantwana Country office and provide support to facilitate the efficient daily operation of the organization and its programs.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as front desk person and perform daily administrative support duties including registry functions, maintaining office supply inventories; maintaining and updating contact lists, filing, and coordinating telephone and conference calls for designated staff; manage appointments and facilitate travel arrangements as well as hotel bookings; schedule and coordinate meetings including note-taking and recording meeting minutes, compile, transcribe and distribute to members; manage program documentation materials.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years' experience in front office and administrative roles and a holder of a Bachelor's degree/Advanced Diploma in Business Administration; conversant with proficiency in basic computer applications and office equipment operations; proven excellence in communication skills and the ability to express yourself clearly in written and oral communication is important; time management, organization skills, and the ability to multitask are a high priority.
WEI/Bantwana offers a competitive package to selected candidates in line with salary history, academic qualifications and relevant experience.
Mode of Application: Submit your application letter, resume, capacity statement, contact information and names of three references to be sent to World Education lnc/Bantwana no later than 17hrs on Monday the 20th May, 2017. Applications which do NOT include ALL of these elements will NOT be considered. The application should be addressed to:
Country Director,
World Education Inc. /Bantwana,
P.O.Box. 6234,
ARUSHA, TANZANIA.
OR send the application through email at: jobs@tz.worlded.org
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.