VACANCIES/ NAFASI ZA KAZI 12/09/2010

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
VACANCIES
The Millennium Challenge Account-Tanzania (MCA-T) is a newly established
Accountable Entity (AE) under the Ministry of Finance responsible for the
implementation of a five-year Compact package consisting of various infrastructure
projects funded by the US Government. MCA-T is a semi-Government Institution with a
Board of Directors responsible for the supervision of Program implementation.
Therefore, the Ministry of Finance invites applications from suitably qualified
Tanzanians to fill various vacant posts. Details of duties and responsibilities for the posts
are also available in our websites: www.mof.go.tz and www.mca-t.go.tz. The applicants
will be expected to facilitate an effective implementation of the projects.



1. GENERAL COUNSEL
Position: General Counsel (GC)
Duties and Responsibilities
The GC responsibilities shall include
• Serving as Corporate Secretary to maintain corporate records, including notices,
agendas and minutes of Board meetings;
• Identifying and analyzing legal issues, negotiating and drafting key documents
(including all powers of attorney and delegations of authority) and recommends to the
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on legal matters;
• Ensure that MCA-T’s activities comply with all obligations of the compact and
supplemental agreements entered into under or in furtherance of the compact;
• Advise the Board, the CEO and the staff of MCA- T on legal issues and address all
legal issues as they arise;
• Develop and implement procedures for Board meetings and related governance
actions to comply with the requirement of the compact and relevant supplemental
Agreements;
• Prepare employment agreement and provide legal advice with respect to employment
issues;
• Participate in negotiations, prepare and advice on all types of agreements, certificates
and other documents to be executed by MCA – T;
• In consultation with Attorney General (AG) Chambers, to represent MCA-T before
courts and in arbitral proceedings;
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• To act as liaison between AG Chambers/courts and MCA –T and Millennium
Challenge Corporation (MCC) – T counsel on legal matters relating to
implementation of the compact;
• Performs other legal duties as may be determined by the Board or the Chief Executive
Officer of the MCA-T.
Qualifications and Experience
• Masters Degree in Laws or equivalent;
• Experience not less than ten (10) years;
• Computer literacy will be required


2 INTERNAL AUDITOR
Position: Internal Auditor
Duties and Responsibilities
The Internal Auditor will be responsible for:
• Checking the internal control system of the MCA –T;
• Ensuring that the whole compact including the procurement plan, the fiscal
accountability plan, management operations and procedures manuals and related
documents are adhered to;
• Reviewing and auditing the financial and para-financial activities of the AE and
submits quarterly reports to the CEO;
• Advising the CEO from time to time on the efficient management and control of
the AE finances and Assets;
• Reviewing the systems of internal control from time to time and recommend to
the CEO for any improvements, modifications or change;
• Conducting investigations wherever necessary and reporting findings to the CEO
for any improvements;
• Other audit tasks as may be directed by the Chief Executive Officer.
Qualifications and Experience
• Masters Degree in Financial Management, Economics or Planning, Accounting
and or Management Accounting and CPA(T) or equivalent;
• A minimum of ten (10) years of successful and proven experience in senior
auditing position in projects or in a reputable audit firm;
• Computer literacy will be required.


3 PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR
Position: Procurement Director
Duties and Responsibilities
The Procurement Director will be responsible for:
• Managing the flow of procurement activity under the MCA-T Compact;
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• Coordinating the procurement functions performed by the Procurement Agent(s),
MCA–T, MCC and various other entities;
• Ensuring that all procurement transactions are implemented in accordance with
the MCC Procurement Guidelines;
• Review the Solicitation Documents, Procurement Plans, Procurement
Performance Reports and all other required documents prepared by the
Procurement Agent(s);
• Approve procurement decisions as set out in the Approval Requirements of the
MCC Procurement Guidelines;
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Qualifications and Experience
• Masters Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance,
International Development, Law or related field;
• Computer literacy will be required.
* Holder of Certified Supplies Professional (CSP) issued by NBMM or its
equivalent.
* At least ten (10) years experience developing and managing procurements in
systems applying international standards.


4. MONITORING AND EVALUATION DIRECTOR
Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Director
Duties and Responsibilities

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Director will be responsible for:
• The overall M&E implementation strategy, including related Compact activities;
• Guide the establishment of the M&E system and strategy, including datacollection,
data-analysis and reporting systems, and oversee effective compliance
by the implementing entities;

• Coordinate the installation of hardware and software for M&E, including the
Management Information System (MIS);

• Ensure that the M&E Plan and Economic Rate of Return (ERR) analysis are
modified and updated as improved information becomes available (updating
indicators, baselines, and targets upon the receipt of information from technical
studies or better statistical information on income and/or poverty);
• Prepare impact evaluation strategy, including quantitative and qualitative
evaluations;

• Manage the technical implementation of contracts with local and/or international
consultants for M&E services and verify the quality and quantity of all
deliverables;

• Participate in the monitoring of the Program components through site visits,
review of Program reports and review of secondary data;
• Prepare and submit periodic consolidated reports of ongoing Program M&E
activities to the MCA-T and MCC (including Quarterly and Annual Performance
Reports);
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• Performs other tasks of similar nature or level.
Qualifications and Experience
• Masters Degree in economics or statistics or in a related field with a focus on the
quantitative analysis of national programs;
• A least ten (10) years experience in analyzing data and reporting to government
authorities and/or donors;
• Familiarity in economic analysis i.e. computation of project economic rate of
returns (ERRs);
• Knowledge and experience of monitoring and evaluation systems;
• Ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with national and
international colleagues working in the same field;
• Strong IT skills with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power point)
including the Microsoft Office Project will be required.


5. ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL IMPACT DIRECTOR
Position: Director of Environment and Social Impact
Duties and Responsibilities
The Environment and Social Impact (ESI) Director will be responsible for:
• Ensuring that environmental and social assessments, resettlement documents and
mitigation and monitoring measures are followed for all activities of the Compact,
in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Compact and other documents;
• Developing and implement broad-based policies and plans to ensure meaningful
community/public participation in planning and evaluating the program;
• Monitoring environmental, social, and gender issues within the program, as well
as conditions precedent, work plan tasks and other implementation requirements;
• Ensure that the bidding documents for the Program fully incorporate
environmental and social assessments, resettlement requirements as well as
mitigation and monitoring measures from a design, feasibility, cost and timing
point of view;
• Ensuring compliance of the Compact activities with relevant Tanzanian
environmental laws and regulations;
• Serve as the main interlocutor on environmental and social impact issues between
MCA-T and MCC Environment and Social Assessment, including preparation of
reports and provision of information, both as required and upon request, as
appropriate;
• Organize and manage periodic sessions for public consultation on environmental
and social impact issues;
• Prepare quarterly progress reports;
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Qualifications and Experience
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• Masters Degree in Natural or Social Science, Environmental planning or
environmental engineering (academic degree in environmental/social impact
assessment and mitigation management);
• At least ten (10) years experience in a related field. He/She should have a good
understanding of the decentralization process in Tanzania and experience in
working with civil society organizations;
• Computer literacy will be required.


6 TRANSPORTATION PROJECT DIRECTOR
Position: Transportation Project Director
Duties and Responsibilities
The Transportation Project Director (TPD) will be responsible for:
• Overseeing the transportation projects and act as the focal point for
communications between outside organizations and MCA-T;
• Overseeing the technical aspects of procurement of the services of consultants
and contractors;
• Advising MCA-T senior management on all aspects of the transportation
projects;
• Preparing and managing the transportation projects’ implementation plan and
budget;
• Overseeing the work performed by consultants and contractors, including
accepting deliverables;
• Providing liaison between consultants and contractors, GoT, NGOs and other
organizations;
• Monitoring and evaluating physical and financial progress of the projects;
• Performing other duties as may be assigned by the CEO.
Qualifications and Experience
• Masters Degree in Civil Engineering;
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in transportation project
design, construction, and management in Tanzania;
• Computer literacy will be required.


7 ENERGY PROJECT DIRECTOR
Position: Energy Project Director
Duties and Responsibilities
The Energy Project Director (EPD) will be responsible for:
• Facilitating and coordinating all implementation activities in the energy projects;
• Overseeing the technical aspects of procurement of the services of consultants and
contractors;
• Acting as the focal point for coordination between MCA-T and MCC, consultants
and contractors, and other stakeholders;
• Advising MCA-T senior management on all aspects of the energy projects;
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• Preparing and managing the energy projects’ implementation plan and budget;
• Providing liaison between consultants and contractors, and other stakeholders;
• Monitoring and evaluating physical and financial progress of the projects;
• Performing other duties as assigned by the CEO.
Qualifications and Experience
• Holder of Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering;
• Related education and training (such as electrical, hydro or industrial engineering,
construction management, etc);
• Familiarity with engineering standards for energy projects in Tanzania;
• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in energy projects;
• Computer literacy will be required.


8. WATER PROJECT DIRECTOR
Position: Water Project Director
Duties and Responsibilities
The water Project Director (WPD) will be responsible for:
• Overseeing the water projects and act as the focal point for communications
between outside organizations and MCA – T;
• Overseeing the technical aspects of procurement of the services of consultants
and contractors;
• Overseeing implementation process of MCC funding into the water basket (water
sector development program);
• Advising MCA-T senior management on all aspects of the water projects;
• Preparing and managing water projects’ implementation plans and budget;
• Providing liaison between consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders;
• Monitoring and evaluating physical and financial progress of the projects;
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.
Qualifications and Experience
• Holder of Masters Degree in Water Engineering;
• Related education and training (such as civil and /or environmental engineering,
construction management, etc);
• Familiarity with engineering standards for water projects in Tanzania;
• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in water and sanitation
projects’ design, construction, and management in Tanzania;
• Computer literacy will be required.


9 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION DIRECTOR
Position: Finance and Administration Director
Duties and Responsibilities
The Finance and Administration Director will be responsible for:
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• Management of all financial aspects of MCA – T;
• Coordinating the financial management functions performed by the Fiscal Agent,
MCA – T, MCC and various other entities;
• Ensuring that all financial management provisions of the Compact, the Fiscal
Accountability Plans, and related documents are adhered to throughout
implementation;
• Preparation of MCA-T’s annual Program budget for the entire Compact period;
• Develop quarterly disbursement requests for funding from MCC, in coordination
with the Fiscal Agent and Project managers;
• Develop, in coordination with the Fiscal Agent, a Financial Management
Operations Manual (known by MCA as the Fiscal Accountability Plan);
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all aspects of the Fiscal Accountability
Plan;
• Monitor expenses against budgets to ensure adequate resources and control;
• Prepare an Audit Plan, detailing the entities to be audited;
• Develop policies and procedures to ensure the exemption or reimbursement of
taxes on MCC funds;
• Collaborate with the Bank of Tanzania and other relevant state agencies in the
implementation of the Compact;
• Represent the Program on all financial aspects to the Tanzanian public,
government, donor community, civil society, private sector, and others;
• Oversee the administration function;
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.
Qualifications and Experience
• Masters degree in Financial Management (MBA), Management, Accounting
and/or a CPA (T) certification or equivalent;
• At least 10 years of successful and proven experience in a senior project finance
or budget position;
• Computer literacy will be required.


10. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT
Position: Principal Accountant
Duties and Responsibilities
ß Head of the accounts unit (Chief Accountant);
ß Preparation of annual Budgets and requisition of funds;
ß Initiate payment after proper approval;
ß Oversees the management of funds and maintains proper records;
ß Reports on expenditure trend monthly/ quarterly/ yearly;
ß Oversees the preparation of financial statements.
Qualifications and Experience
ß Holder of Post Graduate Diploma/Degree in Accountancy or finance or CPA
(T);
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ß Working experience of not less than 10 years in a similar field;
ß Computer literate.


11. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES
Position: Assistant Director Administration and Human Resources
Duties and Responsibilities
ß Head of General Administration Section;
ß Supervise all matters pertaining to administration and human resource
management under him/her;
ß To ensure that human resources policies and regulations are implemented
effectively;
ß Principal advisor to the Administration and Financial Director on human
resources management issues;
ß Ensure that administrative and human resource systems are working
effectively and take necessary measures to rectify where necessary;
ß Advise on disciplinary measures to staff;
ß To guide and counsel staff where necessary for betterment of performance;
ß To appraise all staff under him/her through open performance appraisal
system;
ß To oversee and ensure that all activities stipulated in action plans are
implemented accordingly;
ß Initiate and recommend payments for all staff entitlements/benefits such as
leave;
ß To effect all recruitment procedures as directed;
ß Ensure staff are trained and motivated for efficient performance;
ß Coordinate and ensure proper upkeep of personnel records;
ß To promulgate, monitor and interpret employment and labor policies and
regulations;
ß To improve HR systems and controls for better performance;
ß Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the CEO.
Qualifications and Experience
ß Holder of Masters Degree in social, human resources management and public
administration from a recognized higher learning institutions;
ß Must be conversant with public service management and labor policies and
regulations;
ß Excellent writing skills as well as good organizational ability to work both in
a team and independently;
ß At least ten (10) years working experience in the Field
ß Must be computer literate;


12. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Position Assistant Director Information Technology
Duties and Responsibilities
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ß Head of the Information Technology unit;
ß Supervise all matters pertaining the MCA –T Website, Local network,
Electronic data management, storage and use;
ß Principal advisor to the Administration and Financial Director on information
technology issues
ß Ensure that the electronic systems of the MCA -T are efficiently and
effectively working;
ß Coordinate and ensure proper maintenance of records;
ß Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Financial Officer
Qualifications and Experience
ß Holder of Masters Degree in Information Technology, Mass communication
or related studies;
ß At least ten (10) years working experience in the field;
ß Strong IT skills with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power
point).



12. COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC OUTREACH MANAGER
Position: Community and Public Outreach Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
The Community and Public Outreach Manager will be responsible for:
ß Developing and implementing broad- based policies and plans to ensure
meaningful community/public participation in planning and evaluating the
program;
ß Collaborate with the Water, Energy and Transportation Directors with the
view to issue timely bulletins to stakeholders and target groups furnishing
them with information about the program;
ß Attend regional consultative committee meetings;
ß Ensure that minutes of meetings are made public via the MCA- T web site;
ß Promoting and tracking action on MCC indicator performance;
ß Manage GoT/MCA – T relations by building, maintaining and leveraging a
good network of contacts to facilitate and/or promote the program;
ß Monitor and liaise with the media to ensure that accurate information about
the program reach the public domain and also liaise with the CEO to serve as
the mouthpiece of MCA- T.
Qualifications and Experience
ß Masters Degree in Community Development, Business Administration or
equivalent;
ß At least five (5) years relevant working experience in corporate
communications, community and public outreach, three (3) years of which
should be at senior management level;
ß Experience in rural community relations and advocacy;
ß Knowledge of social and environmental impact assessment and resettlement
issues management;
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ß Must be computer literate.

13. PROJECT OFFICER (ZANZIBAR)
Position: Project Officer
Duties and Responsibilities
The Project Officer is the Principal Assistant to the Deputy Chief Executive
Officer based in Zanzibar on technical matters related to all projects in Energy,
Transportation and Water sectors. His/her primary function will be to:
ß Follow up, keeps records and reports on all project activities;
ß Act as the focal point for communications between the Zanzibar sub office
and sectoral Ministries and other related national and local government
organizations including private sector companies;
ß Coordinate projects technical aspects of the Zanzibar sub office with sector
specialists based at MCA- T Headquarters;
ß Liaison between consultants and contractors, GoT, NGOs and other
organization;
ß Monitor and evaluate project physical and financial progress;
ß Recommend actions necessary to keep project progress on track;
ß Determine additional specialist input requirements, identifying possible
sources for these inputs and overseeing their procurement;
ß Performing other duties as may be assigned by the Deputy Chief Executive
Officer (Zanzibar).
Qualifications and Experience
ß Masters degree in Business Administration/Financial Management,
Economics;
• At least five (5) years experience in sectoral planning, development and
management of projects and field experience in monitoring and evaluation;
ß Ability to coordinate with numerous distinct entities in overseeing and
reporting on various project activities;
ß Strong IT skills with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power
point);
ß Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with domestic and international
stakeholders and counterparts;
ß Superior organizational and time management skills.


14. OFFICE MANAGEMENT SECRETARIES (4 POSITIONS)
Position: Office Management Secretary
Duties and Responsibilities
Subject to any general or specific directions of the Human Resources and
Administration Officer, the Office Management Secretaries will be responsible
for:
ß All matters pertaining to their respective Offices;
ß Provides Secretarial Service in the relevant Executive Office;
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ß Deals with all appointment schedules for the relevant Executive Officers;
ß Handles all incoming and outgoing mails, files, faxes and E-mail messages
and ensures they are properly channeled to respective destinations;
ß Assists in taking minutes at meetings;
ß Handles all official travel-related matters for the relevant Executive officer;
ß Assists in coordinating secretarial functions with other departments;
ß Performs any other duties as may be assigned by his/her superiors.
Qualifications and Experience
ß Holder of a Diploma in Secretarial Studies, Shorthand Speed of 120 w.p.m.
and Holder of Computer Certificate from a recognized institution;
ß At lest 5 years working experience in the field;
ß Must be computer literate.


15. RECEPTIONIST
Position: Receptionist
Duties and Responsibilities
Subject to any general or specific directions of the Human Resources and
Administration Officer, the receptionist will be responsible for:
ß All matters pertaining to reception, visitors’, records and incoming and
outgoing telephone records;
ß Assist in preparing and reviewing directory entries;
ß In-charge of switchboard/reception desk;
ß Ensures that visitors are attended accordingly;
ß Supervises and guides staff in the cadre;
ß Ensures payment of telephone bills;
ß Reports telephone problems and follow-up on rectification;
ß Performs any other duties assigned by the Head of Section.
Qualifications and Experience
ß Form VI leaver with front office management course or equivalent;
ß At least three years working experience in the field;
ß Must be good in Public Relations.


16. DRIVERS (5 POSITIONS)-4 TANZANIA MAINLAND AND 1 FOR
ZANZIBAR
Position: Driver
Duties and Responsibilities
Subject to any general or specific directions by the Human Resources and
Administration Officer, the drivers will be responsible for:
ß All matters pertaining to staff transport while on duty;
ß Reports on motor vehicle faults and supervise motor vehicle services and
repairs;
ß Driving properly any type of vehicles assigned to him/her;
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ß Ensuring that the vehicle assigned to him/her is always clean, in good running
condition and is parked in a safe place;
ß Undertaking routine checks on the vehicle to ensure that it is serviceable;
ß Reporting promptly any detected fault or defect on the motor vehicle;
ß Sending the vehicle for service when due and advice on fuel consumption
rate;
ß Using the vehicle only on assigned duties and keeping time when on duty;
ß Ensuring that the security of vehicle is safeguarded all the time;
ß Maintaining vehicle logbook accurately and timely;
ß Performs any other duties as may be assigned by his superiors.
Qualifications and Experience
ß By appointment of a Form IV leaver with a class C Driving License and have
attended driving courses from recognized institutions;
ß At least three years working experience in the field;
ß With a good driving record.


17 OFFICE ATTENDANT
Position: Office Assistant
Duties and Responsibilities
Subject to any general or specific directions by the Human Resources and
Administration Officer will be responsible for:
• All matters pertaining to office cleanness;
• Supervises other part-time office assistants;
• Arranges duty roaster/plan of work;
• Assists in orienting newly employed Office assistants;
• Send and collect mail to and from the post office;
• Record and deliver mail (dispatch);
• Keep record of all outgoing and incoming mail;
• Operate duplicating machines and photocopiers;
• Prepare rooms for meetings.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by his superior.
Qualifications and Experience
ß By appointment of a Form IV leaver;
ß At least three years working experience in the Field;
ß Must be good in Public Relation.
ADDITIONAL ATTRIBUTES TO APPLICANTS
ß Oral and written fluency in Kiswahili and English;
ß Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with domestic and international
stakeholders and counterparts;
ß Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and institutions;
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ß Responsible and flexible attitude and capable of managing a variety of tasks
with minimal supervision.
REMUNERATION
Competitive pay packages will be offered to the right candidate based on the
applicants’ qualifications and experience.
MODE OF APPLICATION
• Interested candidates should send their application letters written in own hand
writing supported by detailed Curriculum Vitae (CVs), copies of certificates or
certified academic transcripts and two recent passport size photo to reach the
undersigned on or before 15th August 2007 in Room 315 at the Treasury
Headquarters;
• Applicants should indicate reliable contact postal address and telephone numbers;
• Names and contact addresses of three referees;
• Any application without relevant documents will not be considered;
• Applicants who are serving in the Public Service must route their applications
through their respective employers;
• Women candidates are encouraged to apply in confidence;
• Only short listed candidates will be called for an interview on a date to be decided
later.
MODE OF ENGAGEMENT
On contract, renewable on satisfactory service. This is a five year term Program
All applications marked MCA-T must be and should be sent to the:
Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Finance,
P. O. Box 9111,
DAR ES SALAAM.