Vacancies at VSO Tanzania
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Finance Adviser
Dar EsSalam, Tanzania
Recruitment Partner - VSO Tanzania
About VSO
VSO is the world's leading development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty. We are unique in the way we bring people together to share their skills and experience, generate insights and ideas and, most of all, take action against poverty and exclusion. It's a highly effective approach that works, and today is helping millions of people in some of the world's poorest communities lift themselves out of poverty.
Role overview
Ensure a results driven standardized Financial Service Model is offered and maintained across all for Regions(Iringa, Mwanza, Mtwara and Lindi)
Skills, qualifications and experience required
• Qualifications:
- A bachelor degree in Finance, business or related subject.
- Certified accountant.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience as a finance manager or accountant in a large international company.
• Experience:
- Managed and directed teams to efficiently develop cost effective innovative solutions that drive results.
- Analytical thinker with a proven ability to review outcomes and translate insights into actionable strategies and tactics that drive results within a tight timeframe.
- Experience in developing financial management systems.
- Able to formulate and implement financial regulations, policies and procedures.
Allowance and accommodation
All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home.
VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.
How to apply
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
Application closing date
01 Sep 2017
Interview/Assessment date(s)
to be confirmed
Start date
1 July 2017
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Marketing Adviser
Dar EsSalam, Tanzania
Recruitment Partner - VSO Tanzania
About VSO
VSO is the world's leading development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty. We are unique in the way we bring people together to share their skills and experience, generate insights and ideas and, most of all, take action against poverty and exclusion. It's a highly effective approach that works, and today is helping millions of people in some of the world's poorest communities lift themselves out of poverty.
Role overview
Provide marketing management and Busness Development Service training and advice to Small Medium Enterprises
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You have a bachelor degree in business, marketing or related subject
- 5 years marketing management.
- Experience in business planning and enterprise development.
- Report writing, monitoring and evaluation.
- Experience in conducting training courses, good facilitator.
- Commitment to team work, coaching, and mentoring others.
- All applicants must possess strong written and spoken English language skills.
Allowance and accommodation
All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home.
VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.
How to apply
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
Application closing date
30 Jul 2017
Interview/Assessment date(s)
to be confirmed
Start date
1 July 2017
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Business Development Services - Lead Adviser
Dar EsSalam, Tanzania
Recruitment Partner - VSO Tanzania
About VSO
VSO is the world's leading development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty. We are unique in the way we bring people together to share their skills and experience, generate insights and ideas and, most of all, take action against poverty and exclusion. It's a highly effective approach that works, and today is helping millions of people in some of the world's poorest communities lift themselves out of poverty.
Role overview
Manage the effective delivery of Business Development Services standardized training, Advisor training and one-on-one Advisor mentoring to SMEs for all four Regions (Iringa,Mwanza,Mtwara and Lindi).
Skills, qualifications and experience required
- A degree in business, business administration, or Engineering.
- 5 years Project Management experience in a service delivery environment.
• Experienced in managing a diverse groups of multi-national workers in multiple locations.
• Excellent coordination, planning and time management skills with experience of working under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to vary communication content and style to suit audiences to inform, motivate and inspire.
Allowance and accommodation
All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home.
VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.
How to apply
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
Application closing date
30 Jul 2017
Interview/Assessment date(s)
to be confirmed
Start date
1 July 2017
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Fund management Coordinator
Dar EsSalam, Tanzania
Recruitment Partner - VSO Tanzania
About VSO
VSO is the world's leading development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty. We are unique in the way we bring people together to share their skills and experience, generate insights and ideas and, most of all, take action against poverty and exclusion. It's a highly effective approach that works, and today is helping millions of people in some of the world's poorest communities lift themselves out of poverty.
Role overview
Manages and administers the Technology Innovation fund process to selected Small Medium Entrepreneurs in the Tanzania Local Enterprise Development Project.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You have a Bachelor's Degree in Business or Finance.
5 years as an investment or loans officer in a financial institution.
5 years in a business management role in operations, finance, marketing or R&D.
Experience with fund management .
Allowance and accommodation
All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home.
VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.
How to apply
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
Application closing date
01 Jul 2017
Interview/Assessment date(s)
to be confirmed
Start date
1 July 2017
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Business Advisor
Dar EsSalam, Tanzania
Recruitment Partner - VSO Tanzania
About VSO
VSO is the world's leading development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty. We are unique in the way we bring people together to share their skills and experience, generate insights and ideas and, most of all, take action against poverty and exclusion. It's a highly effective approach that works, and today is helping millions of people in some of the world's poorest communities lift themselves out of poverty.
Role overview
Ensure a results driven standardized Business Management Service Model is offered and maintained across all four Regions (Iringa,Mwanza,Mtwara and Lindi).
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You have a Bachelor degree in economics, business, marketing or related subject.
and a Project Management Certification is desired
Desirable qualifications include but not limited to;
- Quality Assurance: ISO, Six Sigma, etc.
- Train the Trainer
Work Experience.
- Minimum 10 years senior business management experience in a large international corporation.
- Management of two or more functions of a business: Operations, HR, product development, sales and marketing, etc.
- Lead in an organizational development role.
- New business development and/or start-up
- Project management.
- Facilitation and training skills.
Allowance and accommodation
All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home.
VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.
How to apply
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
Application closing date
01 Jul 2017
Interview/Assessment date(s)
to be confirmed
Start date
1 July 2017
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Organizational Development - Training specialist
Dar EsSalam, Tanzania
Recruitment Partner - VSO Tanzania
About VSO
VSO is the world's leading development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty. We are unique in the way we bring people together to share their skills and experience, generate insights and ideas and, most of all, take action against poverty and exclusion. It's a highly effective approach that works, and today is helping millions of people in some of the world's poorest communities lift themselves out of poverty.
Role overview
Develops and administers Tanzania Local Enterprise Development training programs. Assesses training and development needs for organisations, helps individuals and groups develop skills and knowledge, creates training manuals, presents in-person training sessions and monitors training for effectiveness.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in education or equivalent experience.
Desired:
• Certified Professional Trainer.
Experience:
• Track record in designing and executing successful training programs.
• Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods (mentoring, coaching, in classroom training, e-learning, workshops, simulations)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience delivering effective adult education professional development programs.
• Experience developing engaging professional development curriculum.
• Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, especially with PowerPoint
Allowance and accommodation
All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home.
VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.
How to apply
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
Application closing date
31 Aug 2017
Interview/Assessment date(s)
to be confirmed
Start date
1 July 2017
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Industry Link Officer -EEVT2
Mtwara & Lindi, Tanzania
Competitive
Fixed Term, 1 year
Full Time, 35 hours per week
About VSO
VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.
Role overview
Developing the soft skills in design and marketable presentation of Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) graduates in the job markets with special focus on gas relating industries and companies within Mtwara and Lindi. Specifically, will be working to ensure there is close relation between VETA and industries, advise the steering committee members/partners on the best ways to improve the training as feedback from industries, design creative ways on vocational training can run as per relevance to the requirements of industries, advise VETA on the best ways to manage internships for graduates, how to organize career events, develop alumni and how VETA graduates can fit in the demands of companies and industries.
Day to day coordination of industry links: identify new industries/companies to be part of advisory committee, coordinates day-to-day operations of industry links with companies as well as VETA, facilitates communications between industries and the project and strengthens and maintains existing links with companies.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
Essential:
Bachelor's degree in Human resources, Business Administration, Marketing,mass communications or social science is required.
Ability to work collaboratively with the entire team of the EEVT project to deliver the desired outcomes. She/he will ensure industries are willing to dedicate/commit their human resource to support the internship and apprenticeship of students.
Business Development- Experience of business development and marketing and managing projects with multiple stakeholders, delivering expected benefits in challenging contexts to tight deadlines.
People Management - Experience of matrix management of project team members across a global organisation.
At least three years in management and Training or education background.
Minimum holder of first degree or Advanced diploma in Education, Engineering, or Technical education from from any recognized training or education colleges or University.
Excellent social skills and customer care with multicultural working experiences.
How to apply
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
Application closing date
12 May 2017
Interview/Assessment date(s)
to be confirmed
Start date
1/6/2017
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Training and Partner Relationship Manager
Iringa, Tanzania
Competative
Permanent
Full Time, 35 hours per week
About VSO
VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.
Role overview
Lead and manage standardized Business Development Services training and administration to Small Medium Enterpreners within Iringa Region.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
5 years project management experience with multiple stakeholders in a training or service delivery environment within the private sector.
• Developing, monitoring and managing project budgets.
• Experience designing, monitoring and evaluating projects and writing reports.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to vary communication content and style to suit audiences to inform, motivate and inspire. Must be fluent in English and Swahili.
• Strong relationship development and management skills and ability to develop effective networks.
• Sensitive to gender issues and the treatment of women and must believe women and men are equal.
• Excellent coordination, planning and time management skills with experience working under pressure
Ability to analyse and quickly grasp the fundamentals of a need or issue. Able to find innovative ways of solving or pre-empting problems.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change
How to apply
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form. VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Application closing date
10 May 2017
Interview/Assessment date(s)
to be confirmed
Start date
01/06/2017
