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Learning Officer

Twaweza, a dynamic East Africa wideorganization,
is looking for a competent, effective and energetic Learning Officer based inDar es Salaam


Reports to: Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
Start Date: As soon as possible



Overall Responsibility:
Under the guidance of the Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, the LearningOfficer is responsible for developing and fostering a culture of learning and innovationwithin Twaweza, including Twaweza’s partners where possible and desired. The LO isfurther responsible for monitoring of the Twaweza program, documenting lessons learntand communicating those within Twaweza, and in close consultation with the Learning,Monitoring, and Evaluation Manager at times outside Twaweza.

Specific Responsibilities
1. Assist in developing and improving methods for monitoring that will bring outmonitoring data relevant to Twaweza’s Theory of Change;
2. Work closely with the Program Officer to analyze monitoring data and translatecreatively into well documented lessons.
3. Develop methods to ensure that learning usefully feeds the other Twaweza units,Twaweza partners and the wider Twaweza environment, including global.
4. On a continuous basis provide monitoring data, reports, assessments, lessons,partners products and other documentation to the external evaluators, and liaise withthe external evaluators.
5. Pull together all relevant lessons and information from other Twaweza units andexternal evaluators to inform the Program.
6. Organize internal learning in a creative and effective manner

General Responsibilities
1. Successfully implement above responsibilities and assigned activities (andassociated budgets) in work plans, consistent with Twaweza Policies;
2. Contribute effectively to planning, monitoring, reporting and information disseminationof
Twaweza’swork;
3. Comply with and foster adherence to the established Twaweza policies,regulations, guidelines and procedures;
4. Participate actively in organization‐wide learning and other joint activities;
5. Undertake any other lawful tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisor or the Headof Twaweza.

Core Qualifications & Competences
1. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;
2. At least three years of relevant work experience;
3. Keen understanding of Tanzania’s political and social dynamics;
4. Analytical and conceptual skills, and able to translate these into programdevelopment;
5. Creative thinker, imaginative, able to think outside the box and make unorthodoxconnections.
Strong affinity with the thinking behind the Twaweza concept;
6. Demonstrated team working qualities, and ability to deliver quality results;
7. Excellent verbal, writing and communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
8. Curiosity and passion to learn, push the envelope, innovate, be creative, takethoughtful risks and get things done.




Changes and Amendments:
This job description may be amended by Twaweza after consultation with theemployee and the supervisor.


How to Apply
Application process:

To apply for this position, please submit your CV (max 4 pages) to jobs@twaweza.org, including a cover letter explaining your interests/motivations towork for Twaweza, and 2 samples of your written work and names of 3 referees, inMS Word or PDF file. In the subject of your email write your name and the positionyou are applying for.
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Pine Business Manager

The selected candidate will manage the company’s pine business improving product profitability, reporting to the General Manager. A summary of the duties are:
 Overseeing the entire pine production process and drawing up a production schedule
 Create business plans and budgets focusing on profitability of the business unit
 Design new products which will enhance the business units’ profitability
 Utilise raw materials in the most efficient way, reducing waste and costs
 Daily communication with sales team
 Learning market demands to be able to develop new products and satisfy customer needs more
efficiently
 Ensuring timely, efficient production of timber to the required quantities and quality, while managing
production costs
 Monitoring products standards and implementing quality control programs
 Assessing resource requirements, both human and material
 Maintenance of equipment in co-operation with the technical team at SHI
 Ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed
 Identifying training needs
The position is based at Sao Hill Industries, Mafinga, Iringa, Tanzania.
Desired Skills and Experience

The successful candidate shall have:
 At least 5 years’ experience of managing a wood-based manufacturing business unit
 Creativity and production skills
 Excellent financial reporting
 Negotiation and interpersonal skills
 Education in the field of forestry is an advantage
 Worked in a health & safety focused environment
 Good English and computer skills
 Readiness to travel, learn and develop
The selected candidate should be ready to work in an entrepreneurial environment with continuous on-the-job learning and enjoy working with a team of people from different educational and cultural backgrounds.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, send your CV with a covering letter to 
hr@newforests.net
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Harvesting Mechanic

The selected candidate will operate harvesters, educate new operators and improve, manage and maintain the company’s forest harvesting machinery, reporting to the Harvesting Manager. This is a fieldbased role. A summary of the duties are:
 Responsible for daily felling target
 Day to day operation of harvester/feller buncher
 Day to day reporting on productivity
 Day to day care of mechanical condition of all equipment
 Educating new operators for harvester
 Performing simple maintenance tasks in forest
 Following up to ensure that maintenance schedules are followed
 Looking after work logistical set-up in day to day operations.
Looking after maintenance equipment in field and stock keeping The position is based at Sao Hill Industries operations, Mafinga, Iringa, Tanzania.
Desired Skills and Experience

The successful candidate shall have:
 Work experience with manual and mechanised harvesting systems
 Ability to work independently and remotely
 Readiness to spend at least 90% of time in field
 Understand equipment capabilities
 Negotiation and interpersonal skills
 Education in the field of forestry is an advantage
 Worked in a health & safety focused environment
 Good English and computer skills
 Readiness to travel, learn and develop
The selected candidate should be ready to work in an entrepreneurial environment with continuous on-the-job learning and enjoy working with a team of people from different educational and cultural backgrounds.


How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, send your CV with a covering letter to
hr@newforests.net

Closing date: 4 April 2014 
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Garage Manager

The selected candidate will manage the maintenance of the company’s large fleet of heavy plant and forestry vehicles, transportation trucks, commercial light weight vehicles and company cars. Reporting to the General Manager. A summary of the duties are:
 Devise a cost efficient maintenance programme, reducing wastage and damage to parts and vehicles
 Build an effective team, coaching to improve skills of existing small team of up to 15 employees
 Create a secure storage system, reducing loss and improving stock management to prevent incorrect
ordering
 Develop relationships with suppliers and actively seek new suppliers to improve delivery of spair parts
and consumables
 Proactively service and maintain vehicles requiring repair or replacement parts
 Produce financial management reports
 Establish and upgrade preventive maintenance by educating drivers
 Sourcing spare parts, lubricants and tools from reliable and cost effective sources
 Approving local purchase orders and controlling quality of items arriving
 Taking full cost control responsibilities for the department
 Develop professional relationships with suppliers of tires, spares etc.
 Developing costing analysis reports per vehicle for management
The position is based at Sao Hill Industries, Mafinga, Iringa, Tanzania.
Desired Skills and Experience

The successful candidate shall have:
 At least 5 years’ experience of managing a commercial fleet – preferably including heavy plant
 Excellent financial reporting
 Negotiation and interpersonal skills
 Education in the field of mechanical maintenance or engineering
 Worked in a health & safety focused environment
 Good English and computer skills
 Readiness to travel, learn and develop
The selected candidate should be ready to work in an entrepreneurial environment with continuous on-the-job learning and enjoy working with a team of people from different educational and cultural backgrounds.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, send your CV with a covering letter to 
hr@newforests.net 

Closing date: 4 April 2014 
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Call Centre Supervisor

Operating since July 2011, EFC TANZANIA M.F.C LIMITED provides financial services to micro, small and medium size enterprises (MSMEs) and is the first deposit taking microfinance institution to be licensed and regulated under the Bank of Tanzania’s Micro finance Company Charter.

The purpose of the Entrepreneurs Financial Center (EFC) is to provide increased access to specialized financial services for entrepreneurs while contributing to wealth creation, improvement of living conditions and development of the Tanzanian private sector. Owned by international and local investors, EFC Tanzania is distinctive in its emphasis on local development through a collective ownership scheme.

POSITION:

EFC Tanzania through its expansion program and in an effort to serve its clientele better, is looking to fill the following position in Dar es Salaam:

1. CALL CENTRE SUPERVISOR

Qualifications & Profile:
Applicants should have financial services experience with the following general profile:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or Finance/Commerce
• A minimum of One (1) year of Customer Care or Sales and Marketing experience in the financial services sector;
• Good leadership and team building skills;
• Strong customer service orientation;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

How to Apply
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
EFC Tanzania seeks to hire qualified and experienced candidates who are strongly oriented towards personal and professional development for career advancement and can actively participate in a fast paced and constantly changing environment.

Interested candidates are requested to submit a letter of interest explaining their motivation for the position applied for together with their Curriculum Vitae, three professional references and copies of academic certificates/diplomas.

NOTE: Please do not apply if you don’t have any experience

Applications will be received until 4th April 2014 addressed to:

The Human Resource Department
EFC Tanzania M.F.C Limited
1st Floor, Letsya Towers
59 New Bagamoyo Road
P.O. Box 11735
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those short listed for an interview will be contacted directly.
No telephone calls or office visits please.
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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

The New Forests Company is a vertically integrated agro-industrial business planting trees
on sustainable commercial plantations for processing and selling of value added timber
products to local and regional markets.

The HR Manager would be based in Iringa and would be responsible for all human capital
management functions for the Tanzania operations.

The successful candidate will meet the following requirements: Minimum of 2 years
professional HR experience ● a relevant University degree is essential ● sound knowledge of
HR policies, processes and initiatives ● knowledge of Tanzanian labour laws and practices ●
relevant experience in managing recruitment.

How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, send your CV with a covering letter to
hr@newforests.net

Closing date: 4 April 2014 
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Communications Officer

Overall Responsibility: 
You will be responsible for supporting the effective communication of Twaweza (including 
Uwazi) across different mediums, as well as through the design, writing, production and 
distribution of communication materials. You will also support the Communications Unit to learn 
about effective communication that can spark social change. You will serve as the first point of 
information contact for Twaweza, and respond in a manner that is clear, timely, and effective, 
and that projects a positive image of the organization.

Specific Responsibilities

Website and Social Media 
1. Learn, develop, coordinate and maintain an effective social media presence for 
Twaweza in Kiswahili and English, including through blogs, facebook, twitter and other 
means as appropriate; 
2. Support colleagues in ensuring Twaweza websites in Kiswahili and English are up to 
date, functional, compelling and accurate, liaise with website developers and technical 
support as needed.

Content Production 
1. Write and produce high quality communication materials, including website content, 
and effectively communicate these across key audiences in Kiswahili and English; 
2. Edit materials (papers, briefs, power point presentations, etc) in Kiswahili and English 
and undertake full quality assurance to ensure that they conform to Twaweza 
standards and will promote the image and objectives of the organization; 
3. Create popular material for Twaweza and our partners; strong knowledge of and 
experience in creating broadcast content is preferred; 
4. Liaise and work with external suppliers and partners including, but not limited to 
designers, printers and production companies;

Supporting Other Units and Partners 
1. Support the regional programs unit to extend the reach of partnerships and content; 
2. Develop and maintain good links with the media; support press conferences and other 
engagements with the media including regular briefs and establishing print media 
partnerships; 
3. Support research and establishment of the positive deviants program 
4. Organise events as required, including publication launch events; 
5. Support Communications Manager to work with partners to document and publish 
their work and lessons;

Inspiring Active Citizenship 
1. Learn and research around behavior and social change communication; 
2. Liaise closely with regional programs units, particularly through media partnerships in Twaweza Job Description: Communications Officer 
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Tanzania to explore opportunities to communicate Twaweza’s core messages and to 
spark behavior and social change; 
3. Explore innovative media and civil society collaborations that inform citizens, prompt 
debate on key service delivery issues and inspire collective and individual actions on 
these issues;

General Communication 
1. Communicate clearly and in a timely fashion with external audiences, face‐to‐face, 
through email and telephone; conferences where appropriate, and other forms; 
2. Establish mechanisms to ensure creative, dynamic and regular internal communications; 
3. Support management in communication, advocacy and representation needs as 
required;

General Responsibilities 
1. Conduct occasional research and writing assignments on Twaweza key areas for use in 
diverse ways supportive to program goals, including internal learning, policy debates, 
opinion articles; 
2. Undertake the activities above in line with the associated budgets and with work plans, 
in ways that are consistent with Twaweza policies; 
3. Contribute to the preparation of quality and timely plans, budgets and reports; 
4. Keep abreast of new ideas and materials in the area of organizational learning, M&E 
and communications; 
5. Participate in meetings and sessions and sessions as needed; 
6. Undertake any other lawful tasks as may be assigned by your manager or the Head of 
Twaweza.

Education, skills and experience 
• Experience in development and/or communications work ; 
• A university degree in a relevant field; 
• At least two to three years’ relevant working experience, specifically in communications ; 
• Excellent writing and communication skills in Kiswahili and English; an eye for detail; 
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; 
• Computer proficiency including web‐based applications; 
• Flair for working with visual materials; a powerful creative eye; design skills are desirable; 
• Keen understanding of traditional media, social media and uses of new technologies for 
communication in East African context; 
• Ability to be on top of issues and deliver quality on time.

Changes and Amendments: 
This job description may be amended by Twaweza after consultation with the employee and 
the supervisor.

How to Apply
Application process: 
To apply for this position, please submit your CV (max 4 pages) to jobs@twaweza.org, including a 
cover letter explaining your interests/motivations to work for Twaweza, and 2 samples of your 
written work and names of 3 referees, in MS Word or PDF file. In the subject of your email write 
your name and the position you are applying for.
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Project Engineering Manager ( Gas Pipeline )

Project: MTWARA TO DAR ES SALAAM PIPELINE PROJECT 

The project is a typical gas transmission system consisting of a network of gas transmission pipelines 

and two gas treatment plants. 

Primary Objective of this role:

Responsible for coordinating all engineering activities associated with an EPCm project as part of an integrated project team.

The position is based in the Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania, project office. Rotational role 8 weeks on two weeks off.

Specific Accountabilities:

To ensure Health, Safety and Environment has the highest priority in all activities undertaken by all Engineering and Design personnel. Ensure the project team follows safe working practices and follow HSE procedures.
Responsible for the overall technical integrity of the project.
Ensure that the engineering and design activities meet or exceed engineering standards with regards to quality, cost, safety and performance.
Ensure that the EPC Contractor effectively plan and manage the engineering and design systems implementation, technical specifications, standard drawings standard setup of models etc.
Ensure that Value Engineering/Improvement practices are implemented where applicable.
Ensure that the EPC Contractor deliver consistent, quality technical outputs (In conjunction with QA/QC Manager).
Ensure and manage effective technical interfaces with the Customer, EPC Contractor, PMC Team and Contractors / Suppliers.
Ensure effective management of third party consultants/specialists.
Ensure that the Safe & Sustainable Engineering for Asset Lifecycle (SEAL) framework plan is prepared and implemented for the project, with specific ensuring safety in design.
Ensure that effective monitoring of engineering progress is conducted by the EPC Contractor.
Provide technical support, advice and direction to the PMC Team and Customer representatives.
Assist and drive the resolution of design changes and technical queries.
Assist with the prioritization of engineering work.
Management and effective implementation of an engineering change process by the EPC Contractor.
Ensure that effective co-ordination of peer reviews, design reviews, and squad check processes are in place and optimally utilised.
Ensure that all structured project reviews take place like the HAZOP, Operability and Maintainability, Constructability, etc. reviews, as well as the close-out of any outstanding actions.
Identification of need for specialist input.
Coordination of training requirements, where applicable.
Assisting with the coordination of engineering peer reviews.
Job Requirements

Minimum Expected Qualifications and Experience

A Degree qualified engineer (Mechanical or Process) from a recognized institute.
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a similar position in the Hydrocarbons industry, with specific experience of gas treatment plants and pipelines.
Professionally registered with an Engineering Body. (Professional or Chartered status)
High level of understanding of management of interfaces across multi-functional groups.
Essential Skills/Experience 

Track record of managing multi-discipline design teams
Proven ability and willingness to manage the schedule and to meet agreed deadlines
High level of understanding of management of interfaces across multi-functional groups
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proven team builder
Excellent report writing skills and able to effectively communicate and document events
How to Apply
Note: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work expected to be performed by employees within this position. The actual qualifications, duties, responsibilities, activities and deliverables may vary based on assignment or project and are not limited to those listed

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-Along the way, you’ll develop valuable skills and experience, and benefit from close support and guidance from our senior staff, that will enable you to make the most of your time with us and develop an edge that you can take into your career after university 

Qualifications & Skills

- An undergraduate degree, any discipline’ 
- 2nd year students from reputable Universities; 
- Minimum entry is a C in Math and English from ordinary levels; 
- The legal right to work in the country you are applying; 
- Fluency in English; 
- Ensure to indicate your avialability in your cover letter i.e Month / Year 
- Ensure you appload your CV along with Certificates and Field application letter from your University