Head of Cash at G4S Security Services - Tanzania

Job Reference: G4S/TP/2357128/86713
Number of Positions: 1
Job Category: Cash Operations 
Contract Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive Market Related Package
Location: Dar Es Salaam
G4S Region: Africa
Country:Tanzania, United Republic of
G4S Business Unit:Tanzania
Closing Date: March 31, 2017


Package Description: Remuneration and benefits will be commensurate with the seniority of the role and in compliance with company remuneration policy and practice.

Job Introduction:

• Manage the provision of quality Cash Services Solutions (CSS), integrated with the other G4S services
• Compliance with legislation, company policies, processes and procedures
• Meeting risk needs and security considerations resulting in satisfied customers
• Achievement of budgeted financial targets and business strategy

Role Responsibility:

1. Set strategic goals

• Identify key industry trends and market trends
• Identify long term priorities and ensure resourcing is adequate to achieve objectives

2. Ensure targeted financial performance

• Achieve set Revenue Growth:

Organic Growth achieved against budget
Escalations achieved against budget

• Gross Margin Improvement:

Direct Labour control / % improvement
Direct Other cost reduction / % improvement
Contract profitability against budget
Manage profitability of contracts with a focus on maintenance, sustainability, cost effectiveness and labour
PBITA improvement / budget achievement

• Overhead cost control:

Overhead % compared with budget
Overhead cost reduction
Number of claims / claim value reduction

• Manage cash flow :

DSO management
Debt increase beyond 60 days
Bad debt movement into 180 days
Capex spent vs. budget

• Progress/ success of new business achieved vs. budget:

Large bid participation
Identification of new customers and business opportunities

3. Design Secure Solutions (integrated with other service lines)

• Maintain and develop integrated solutions and services
• Provision of a customized customer specific solution, based on risk assessment

4. Deliver customer service resulting in customer retention

• Ensure that all required formal customer meeting are scheduled, attended and minutes of meetings are documented
• Maintenance of positive customer relationships
• Meet customer retention targets
• Improve the current customer satisfaction ratings year on year

5. Ensure targeted/ contracted operational performance

• Achieve targeted Quality Audit rating, correction plan in place and implemented
• Conduct and oversee quality controls and inspections (including sub-contractors where applicable)
• Manage the maintenance / project process flow and activities that has a direct/indirect impact on the outcome and success of contract
• Implement of best practice obtained from other businesses within the Group or external

6. Ensure effective and efficient employee management  

• Employee turnover analysis, proper allocation of employees to work flow and job requirements
• Set and agree objectives and performance standards with management team and ensure cascading through the organization as appropriate
• Monitor performance and provide feedback
• Cost effective utilization of billable hours
• Employees’ training needs are identified and have good attendance of scheduled training interventions
• Maintain good employee motivation levels
• Ensure that performance assessments of all employees are conducted, and corrective action implemented where necessary
• Ensure that all employees, as required by G4S’s code of conduct and disciplinary code, maintain acceptable standards of behaviour at work
• Ensure all disciplinary actions are conducted in compliance with Company policies and procedures
• Succession Planning in place, updated and practiced
• Hold management team meetings
• Accurately and frequently communicate with employees in department
• Ensure maximum participation in Employee survey and action planning
• Foster healthy Industrial Relations with relevant unions with regular contact and consultations

7. Ensure the Health and Safety of employees and customers

• Demonstrate visible leadership in Health & Safety to attain the goal of zero harm
• Lead in the design/ development/ review/ implementation and monitoring of the branch/region/national safety plans for each year
• Lead in safety forums (meetings and safety talks)
• Follow-up on all H&S activities assigned
• Attend safety education and refresher programmes
• Comply with safety policies and procedures at workplace 
• Distribute safety information as and when required

The Ideal Candidate:
Knowledge and Qualifications

• Degree in Business Management or Operations Management

Finance related subjects compulsory
Service Delivery subjects compulsory
Post graduate degrees are advantageous

• Tanzanian market knowledge
• Tanzanian legislation
• Cash Processing Center Management
• Cash In Transit Management
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience at Senior Management level
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Cash Processing and Cash in Transit

Technical Skills

• Financial Acumen
• Conflict Management
• Negotiation
• Bidding and Tendering
• Microsoft Word – Intermediate level
• Microsoft Excel – Intermediate level (Advance level are advantageous)
• Microsoft PowerPoint – Basic level
• ERP system(s)
• Google suite of products

We are committed to employing “Africans for Africa” which would give preference to local Tanzanian candidates.

About the Company:
About the Company:
G4S is the leading global integrated security company specialising in the provision of security products, services and solutions.

The group is active in more than 110 countries, and is the largest employer quoted on the London Stock Exchange with over 623,000 employees and has a secondary stock exchange listing in Copenhagen.
We specialise in outsourced business processes and facilities in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat.
G4S in Africa: 
G4S the largest private sector employer and largest security company in Africa, with operations in more than 30 African countries and more than 122 000 employees on the continent. 

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Source: Source: The Guardian 22 March 2017

Program Officer, TB/HIV at The Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative (AGPAHI)

Description

The Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative (AGPAHI), an affiliate of Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Organization (EGPAF) is Tanzanian led and managed national organization focusing largely on HIV and AIDS and other related health programs. AGPAHI implements all its programs in collaboration with Tanzania Government Entities through the Ministry of Health, Community Development; Gender, Elderly and Children (MoHCDGEC) and President's Office - Regional Administration and Local Government (PO RALG) and other stakeholders. AGPAHI supports the provision of high-quality HIV and other health services and ensures that efforts are well-integrated into existing regional and district health systems.

AGPAHI will be implementing various projects that are highly demanding and thus the organization is looking for a motivated, result driven, qualified and competent staff to feel various management positions as per the AGPAHI organogram

The Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative (AGPAHI), an affiliate of Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Organization (EGPAF) is Tanzanian led and managed national organization focusing largely on HIV and AIDS and other related health programs. AGPAHI implements all its programs in collaboration with Tanzania Government Entities through the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MoHCDGEC) and President's Office - Regional Administration and Local Government (PO RALG) and other stakeholders. AGPAHI supports the provision of high-quality HIV and other health services and ensures that efforts are well-integrated into existing regional and district health systems.

AGPAHI will be implementing various projects that are highly demanding and thus the organization is looking for a motivated, result driven, qualified and competent staff to feel various management positions as per the AGPAHI organogram

POSITION TITLE: Program Officer, TBIHIV
REPORT TO: Regional Program Coordinator
DUTY STATION: Tanga, Shinyanga, Mwanza, Geita, Mara, Simiyu

Primary Responsibilities
The Program Officer TB/HIV will work under the direction of the Regional Program Coordinator. This person works in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health District Tuberculosis and Leprosy Coordinators, District HIV/AIDS Control Coordinators, and Council Health Management Team. The Program Officer TB/HIV will provide technical assistance to health care workers in supported facilities for the implementation of TBHIV collaborative activities in Shinyanga, Simiyu and Geita

Principal Functions:
• Support and monitor implementation of TB/HIV collaborative activities Acts as the main contact person for sub-grantees to coordinate the communication between sub-grantee, Regional office and other program staff on collaborative TBHIV activities. .
Ensure existence of effective referral system of tuberculosis and HIV patients to appropriate services for HIV counseling, screening, care, and treatment within the district or region
Identifying site staff training needs, and Organize and coordinate TB HIV related trainings for health care providers in supported regions.
• Participate in review and verification of TBHIV data before submission to relevance authorities.
• Prepare TBHIV data and present and or submit to relevant authorities.
Conduct supervisory visits to tuberculosis and HIV diagnostic and care facilities.
Systematically provide guidance for improvement and follow up whether or not issues have been solved, or advice has been followed.
• Participate in the orientation of newly recruited POs and visitors
• Advocate for inclusion of TB/HIV activities in the CCHP
• Participate in development of proposals and work plans for TBIHIV Programs.
Interventions
• Support facilities using QI principles in addressing TBHIV challenges
• In collaboration with M&E team to ensure availability of TBHIV M&E tools, proper documentation and timely submission of TBHIV reports.
• Participate in TBHIV data collection, verification and upload data in Glaser. Compile all data collected and share with M&E team.
• Provide feed- back to sub-grantee and other relevant stakeholders based on ISS findings, facilityl District data LAB Services
• Follow up implementation of TBHIV diagnostic services in collaboration with Program officer lab and facility staff
Supply Chain
• In collaboration with Program Coordinator supply chain ensure availability of TB drugs
• Conduct any other duties assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and ability
• Advance diploma or degree in Medical related field Preference will be given to the following:
• Experience in providing HIV care and treatment services.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience required with 2 years working experience in HIV/AIDS care and treatment
• Experience TB related programs
• Proven experience providing mentorship, particularly in improving TBI HIV services
• Supervise and coordinate direct service delivery support (clinical support) on TB/HIV at selected sites.
• Excellent knowledge of national (MOHCDGEC) and World Health Organization guidelines on HIV care and treatment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and good team spirit
• Computer literacy is necessary and the applicant should be comfortable working with the basic Microsoft packages (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

Application Instructions

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV (not exceeding four pages) and names and contact information of three referees either physically or by post ONLY in the address below:

The Executive Director
Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative (AGPAHI)
Plot 372, House No. 7 Chole Road (Near Coco Beach)
P.O.Box 38252
Dar es Salaam

Deadline: Friday 31 March 2017 2:00pm,

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


Source: The Guardian 22 March 2017

Chief Accountant at KEKE Logistics Co. LTD

JOB POSITION: CHIEF ACCOUNTANT

OPERATIONS STATION: DAR ES SALAAM

KEKE LOGISTICTIC CO. LTD is a logistics company serving East and central Africa.

KEKE - has a goal to improve the growth and competitiveness within the existing logistics industry. Hence looking for motivated and highly experienced personnel, with the capacity to handle assignments.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A) Preparation of payments vouchers and cheques for all payments.
B) Manage petty cash and all other
C) Manage petty cash and all other payments.
D) Maintain, keep, records for all financial expenses including supporting documents.
E) Verification of all payment supporting documents and match with the invoices to ensure correct billing.
F) Updating fixed assets register.
G) Preparing of stuff salaries, statutory deductions, salary plus pay slips.
H) Preparation of monthly suppliers' payments.
I) Preparation of monthly bank reconciliation.
J) Prepare and present quarterly annual finance reports to the clients.
K) Follow up for any company subscription fees, payments and maintain records.
L) Verify operation expenditures, analyze and advise the management respectively.
M) Ensure proper filling of all finance records.
N) Prepare or raise invoices respectively and swiftly.
0) Make sure all financial transactions are recorded.
P) Set up and maintain company operations budget hence analyze.
Q) Maintain all financial statutory required documents.
R) Advise the company on the financial status and performances.
S) Develop, implement and monitor Accounting control procedures.
T) Assist in financial audit preparations.


QUALIFICATION:
1. Must be a CPA Holder.
2. Bachelor Degree in Accounting and
Finance or any related field with a minimum of 3 years work experience.

Application Instructions

Interested and suitable qualified persons should send their applications enclosed with:- - Detailed CV's. - Photocopies of academic certificates - Salary history. 

To the following address: 

OPERATIONS MANAGER, 

KEKE LOGISTICS CO. LTD, 

GEPF HOUSE 5TH FLOOR, 

WING A NEW BAGAMOYO ROAD, 

P.O.BOX 33498, DAR ES SALAAM - TANZANIA. 

SUBMISSION DEAD LINE: 28/03/2017

Source: Mwananchi 22 March 2017

Computer Programmers at National Insurance Corporation of Tanzania Ltd (NIC (T) Ltd) (3 posts)

Job Summary :
The Corporation therefore invites candidates with competent skills to fill the following vacancy 

Job Description:
The National Insurance Corporation of Tanzania (NIC (T) Ltd) is a state owned insurance company with a branch network all over the country. In order to strengthen its operations, the Corporation now needs to fill vacant posts in order to obtain dynamic, dedicated and self-motivated employees who will enable the Corporation to meet the aspirations of all its stakeholders especially customers.

The Corporation therefore invites candidates with competent skills to fill the following vacancies:- 
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY 

COMPUTER PROGRAMMERS - THREE (3) POSITIONS. 

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• The holder of this post must have a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or Computer 
• Engineering or Information Technology plus working experience of not less than three (3) years in respective discipline. 

Reports to: Chief Manager - Information Communication Technology 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• To Write, Update and Expand Programs in existing Software and Applications. 
• To work effectively with business partners to capture specifications for system changes/enhancements. 
• To assist in preparing business cases for changes, and designing those changes and enhancements. 
• To provide analysis and recommendations based on evidence to business leaders in order achieve unit business objectives _ 
• Be-able to identify risks in solutions, processes and to provide risk mitigation techniques. 
• To actively participate in keeping business leads and technology leads adequately informed of progress and issues/risks, including the impact of changes.       
• To participate in the creation and execution of test cases to ensure robustness and reliability of the software designs/programming that is developed or vendor solutions that are implemented. 
• To follow NIC and ICT guidelines and software development practices for developing software solutions or implementing vendor software solutions to ensure the solution is robust and ensures business continuity. 
• To support and maintain existing software solutions including upgrading, patching, debugging and/or applying fixes to existing production problems ensuring reliability and that the software functions according to specifications 
• To provide estimates of effort to complete solutions and be accurate in developing and delivering those solutions within those estimates 
• Be able to elicit estimates from other team members in order to facilitate creating a plan 
• To Document program changes and creating or updating documentation maintained by the team. 
• To assist subject matter expert sing developing and executing user acceptance tests
• To manage movement of programming objects among development, test, and production environments 
• To provides input to own professional development and seeks materials to complete identified goals 
• Any other related task as may be assigned from time to time by his/her Supervisor 

Mode of Application: 

• Qualifying candidates should apply in writing to or lodge their applications at the address below enclosing: 
• An application letter showing how you meet the post's requirements and comprehensive 
• Curriculum Vitae. 
• Copies of relevant certificates and awards, 
• Contact address including telephone number (s) and email addresses. 
• One passport size photograph attached to application letter 
• Successful candidates will serve the Corporation under specific employment contract. 
• All travelling and lodging costs when attending the interview will be borne by the applicant. 

MANAGING DIRECTOR, 
NATIONAL INSURANCE CORPORATION OF TANZANIA LTD, 
P.O. BOX 9264, DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA.

Deadline 4 April 2017


Source: Mwananchi 23 March 2017

ICT Specialist at Rijk Zwaan

Description
Rijk Zwaan is active worldwide as a vegetable breeding company that focuses on the development of high-quality vegetable varieties for professional growers. Mutual respect, a strong sense of responsibility and a high degree of employee involvement are the important starting points for our company. Rijk Zwaan is active in Tanzania in seed production and breeding support (Rijk Zwaan Q-Sem, in Tengeru Arusha) and in breeding and product development (Rijk Zwaan Afrisem, in Usa River, Arusha). Currently we have more than 300 employees and as we continue to grow we have the following vacancies for dedicated diligent Tanzanians:

Job Title: ICT Specialist
Reports To: Managing Director
Job Summary:
The ICT professional will be responsible for maintaining and developing the ICT infrastructure and applications of Rijk Zwaan in Tanzania and occasionally other subsidiaries. The ICT infrastructure is connected and highly integrated with the global ICT-infrastructure of the Rijk Zwaan Group. It is important that our future colleague is capable to find the right balance between being highly self supporting and the obligation to comply to the central ICT solutions and policies of Rijk Zwaan. We will facilitate an introduction and training programme at our headquarter in the Netherlands.

Qualification:
A minimum of Bachelor Degree in IT or Computer Science
Experience: At least four (4) years working experience in IT

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Support and maintenance of local IT Infrastructures (hardware, network, telephony, etc.)
Support and maintenance of local users of IT facilities (end-users)
Assist local RZ employees in using applications
Participate in international projects and activities
Communication with / point of contact of IMS department in The Netherlands
Contact point for local (IT) suppliers
Create and maintain (IT) documentation
Support implementation of new versions of the standard business applications for Breeding, Production, Logistics, Finance and HR
Other activities necessary to support the growth of Rijk Zwaan
Required Capabilities
Able to work on his/her own, coordinate and communicate properly (both internally as externally)
Broad ICT knowledge and experience
Multi-tasking. Hands on experience in Windows as (both server and client OS), Citrix and Lotus Notes
Experience with HP and/or Cisco UCS (server), Cisco network technology or similar products
Preferable experience with mobile devices and climate computers
Being able to make yourself clear (both verbal as non-verbal) in English
Enthusiastic and inquisitive
Willing to travel

Background and education
• Education: Bachelor degree or comparable level
• Experience: minimal 3 years working as an IT professional
• Living near to the Rijk Zwaan sites in Tanzania (Arusha)

Salary Scale: Staff salary rank according to Rijk Zwaan Scheme of Services.
Tenure: Permanent contract.

Application Instructions
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application letter with a detailed CV attached with relevant academic certificates to, Q-Sem via ajira@rijkzwaan.com To be considered your application must be received by April 15, 2017. Rijk Zwaan is an equal opportunity company everyone is encouraged to apply

Source: The Guardian 23 March 2017

Trade Specialist at Global Communities

Global Communities is an international non-profit organization that works closely with communities worldwide to bring about sustainable changes that improve the lives and livelihoods of the vulnerable.
Global Communities is implementing the multi-country program - Agribusiness Investment for Market Stimulation (AIMS) which seeks to increase agricultural trade through improved access of agribusiness small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to markets and financing in Malawi, Tanzania and Kenya.

AIMS is funded by United States Department of Agriculture. Global Communities seeks qualified candidates for the Trade Specialist position based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
The Trade Specialist will manage all trade related program activities in Tanzania including providing technical expertise in trade facilitation, scaling agribusiness SMEs, and other general trade issues.

Key qualifications include:
Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (preferred) in international trade, international business, Agricultural economics or other related disciplines; minimum of 7 years' experience in a field related to domestic, regional and/or international trade; experience in business development; and demonstrated success in creating and implementing innovative solutions, achieving measureable results in the areas of trade & business expansion. This position reports to the Program Manager Tanzania.

For the full job description visit our website at http://www.globalcommunities.org/careers

Application Instructions
Send your CV and cover letter including details of 3 professional referees through kevacancies@globalcommunities.org by 7th April 2017. Please reference the position title on the email subject while sending your application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Global Communities is an equal opportunity employer.

Source: The Guardian, 23 March 2017

Tour Consultants at Abercrombie & Kent

A well established tour operator is looking for experienced tour consultants who have Been quoting and operating tiles' in Tanzania, Excellent written and spoken English is a requirement as is a second, European language - French, Spanish, German or Portuguese.

The following is required and please do NOT apply if you do not meet these criteria:-

1) A minimum of four years quoting and proposing programmes for Tanzania.

2) Handling all aspects' of file operations with the quote and proposal to the vouchers, final details, dealing with agents and final documents for clients.

3) Good computer' skills with Word, Excel and emails - past experience using a tour operating programme an advantage.

4) Fluent spoken and written English as well as a second European language either

French, German, Spanish or Portuguese is essential.

5) Ability to work quickly and at certain times of the year under pressure.

6) Must have a good knowledge of all levels of properties and lodges for the northern and southern circuits of Tanzania.'

7) Must be able to provide references from the management of a previous employer.

8) Prepared to go the "extra mile" and with close attention to detail.

Please send a copy of your CV with contact detaild by e mail to our HR manager - Ms Nenduvoto Parsalaw - Nparsalaw@abercrombiekent.co.tz

Please do not contact us by phone or come in personwith your CV. Applicants should reach us by email by Thursday 6 April 2017 and wewill contact you if you are requested to come for an interview.

If called for an interview you will be required to bring the original copies of any certificates received or cources that you have attended and written references from a previous employer.

We offer friendly and tranquil working environment and good package for the right person


The position is only open to Tanzania citizens.

Source: The Guardian 23 March 2017