VACANCIES/NAFASI ZA KAZI 22/02/2010

Managing Director
Category: Senior Management Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary: Tanzania National Reinsurance Corporation Limited (TAN-RE) is a reinsurance company registered under the Companies Act 2002.

TANRE was established under the provision of section 70 of the Insurance Act No. 18 of 1996.

The company is now seeking the services of Managing Director of international standing to relish change, strengthen and expand reinsurance business in Tanzania.

The post is for a period of three years renewable subject to mutual agreement by both parries.
Description:
Job profile

The Managing Director is the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

He/ She is responsible for overall management of the company providing the entire body of the company staff with leadership.

His/her major role will be to plan, organize, staff, coordinate, motivate and control company operations.

He/she report to the Company Board of Directors.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

* To develop and recommend to the Board of Directors a Corporate Plan of the Organization that would ensure growth and continuity of the operations.
* To make continuous study of the requirements of the Corporation with regard to development, operations and marketing of its services and its relationship with all shareholders.
* To coordinate and direct all operations and activities of the Company in ways and by means that would lead to or result in optimum corporate business efficiency and effectiveness as well as a work motivating, job-satisfying environment arid competitive customer service.
* To recommend to the Board of Directors the corporate objectives, policies, Programmes and budgets of the Company.
* To establish and maintain an industrial climate which stimulates and encourages maximum productivity of all employees and management.
* To identify suitable and skilled officers and recommend to the Board of Directors for their recruitment, placement and promotion.
* To maintain good public relations with both local and international business contacts.
* To do all other things permitted by the law and memorandum and Articles of Association that will improve the performance of the Company and all directives, resolutions, advices and/or requests of the Board of Directors

Requirements: Qualification and Experience

We are looking for a clear leader communicator, an individual whose professional strength specifically in reinsurance business is combined with international experience and proven interpersonal skills.

The applicant must be a graduate in reinsurance/insurance, law, economics or finance with senior management experience of at least 10 years in related managerial functions.

The applicant must be able to liaise with senior stakeholders in public and private sectors; national and international corporate organizations to win the recognition and support that will make and continue to demonstrate TANRE as a success story.

The applicant has to be computer literate.

Application:

If you are a dynamic, self motivated and result oriented executive, please send your application with a detailed CV to the undersigned so as to reach him on or before 26th February, 2010.

Contact Info: Chairman TAN-RE Board of Directors
Tanzania National Reinsurance Corporation Limited

Chairman
TAN-RE Board of Directors
P O Box 1322
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
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Regional QSHE Officer---TANZANIA
Category: Engineering & Construction Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary: JOB PURPOSE:
To ensure legal compliance, full implementation and maintenance of Quality, Safety Health and Environmental Management System in all Construction Projects in the region.
Description:

GENERIC DUTIES.

* Provide requisite information for tender preparation & participation in DPP preparation & review process.
* Identifying Safety/Occupational Health and environmental hazards, Risks in all Spencon operations at the Region.
* Enforce QSHE requirements and monitoring the performance for all sites and camps.
* Analysis of QSHE data and dissemination of findings to regional director, corporate, and relevant departmental heads on a monthly basis.
* Ensure QSHE internal audits are undertaken and maintained.
* Liaison with Government , Research Institutions and international organizations on the latest QSHE best practices, regulations to ensure compliance.
* Provide QSHE related training and awareness to staff (Regional/Site).
* Carry out incidents/accident investigation at the sites and recommend to all relevant departments the required measures to ensure no recurrence.
* Ensure all controlled QSHE documents within the region are controlled in accordance with the standards.
* Provide Technical Advice to the Regional Director in regards to QSHE issues
* Any other work related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

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Requirements:

COMPETENCIES MAP.

Education Requirements:

* Higher National Diploma in Engineering Related Field/ Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Science.
* Professional Training / Qualifications:
* Training in ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001 Management Systems.
* Occupational Health & Safety training recognized by Regulating Authority.
* Environmental Management

Skills Requirements:

* Presentation
* Listening,
* Analytical
* People, communication Procedure writing
* Training & Coaching
* Management Systems Auditing
* Relevant Work Experience:
* 5 years in an ISO environment, 2 of which should be as a process owner or Auditor.


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Executive Fund Manager
Category: Senior Management Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary:
The Tanzania Media Fund (TMF) seeks to promote media independence and quality, with a particular focus on expanding investigative journalism.

TMF supports media houses, editors and journalists to deepen their work and foster innovative learning.

The Fund is funded by a multi-donor group and hosted by Hivos Tanzania.

TMF invites applications from East Africans (esp. Tanzanians) for the challenging leadership post of Executive Fund Manager to lead the second phase of the TMF initiative.

Competitive remuneration will be offered to the successful candidate. Hivos/TMF has particular values and expectations of its staff.

We look for

1. commitment to social justice, human rights and critical media;
2. ability to be creative and imaginative;
3. desire to take initiative, reflect, learn and ask questions;
4. self-organizer and willingness to take on responsibilities; and
5. zero tolerance for corruption and adherence to the highest ethical standards.

Description: Responsibilities:

Reporting to Steering Committee, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of TMF.

You will be responsible for developing strong strategies and their translation into operational plans, grant management and adminis-tration, fostering learning and capacity development, managing and motivating staff, and cultivating effective relationships with key stakeholders.
Requirements:
Qualifications:

* A master's university degree
* At least five years experience in management
* Excellent knowledge of the Tanzania media and strong vision on media development
* Extensive network in Tanzania and among key actors,
* Strong management skills, including human resources and financial management; and
* Effective writing and communication abilities in English and Swahili.

The Application Process

Please send ALL of the following:

* a cover letter clearly stating in 200 words or less why you want this job and consider yourself suited for it,
* your salary history,
* 2-3 letters of reference from non-relatives,
* an updated CV which includes your complete contact details.

Women and people with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

All applications must be received by 26 February 2010.

Interviews for short-listed candidates will take place early March.

Contact Info: Executive Fund Manager
Tanzania Media Fund


Executive Fund Manager
TMF
P. O. Box 38266
Dar es Salaam