Breaking

PAKUA MCHAINA APP HAPA CHINI USOME HABARI ZETU HATA USIPOKUWA NA MB

Monday, February 6, 2017

NAFASI ZA KAZI SHIRIKA LA UTANGAZAJI LA UINGEREZA BBC NCHINI TANZANIA

Finance Manager


Accounting & Bookkeeping, Banking & Finance


Details
Employer Name: BBC Media Action
Organization Type: NGO
Role: Management
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Dar Es Salaam
                    Other Dar es Salaam District
Application Deadline: 12-02-2017
Listed on: 06-02-2017

Description Application Instructions How to apply Candidates should send their CV and a cover letter (PDF or Microsoft Word format) which outlines their experience and suitability for the role in English by email through 
APPLY HERE


Finance Manager (Tanzania)

JOB TITLE: Finance Manager, Tanzania

REPORTS TO: Country Director

LOCATION: Dar es Salaam,Tanzania

DURATION: 18 months (with possible extension)




Overall Purpose of Job

Reporting to the Country Director, the Finance Manager will be the focal point for accounting processes, financial controls, and donor and tax compliance for BBC Media Action's work in Tanzania. The Finance Manager will ensure that all BBC Media Action financial transactions are compliant with the principle of value for money and will develop and deliver training to staff and partners on financial management. S/he will manage the Finance team and be a member of the Senior Management Team.

Person Specification - required knowledge, skills and experience

Fully Qualified Accountant – ACCA, CIMA, or local qualification – with original copies of qualification documents.
At least seven years of professional working experience of which at least three have been spent working at a senior management level within a recognised NGO or INGO.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time, including experience of managing multiple budgets at the same time.
Experience of working with, and reporting to, international donors and a working knowledge of donor compliance rules and regulations for the major donors in Tanzania (including DFID, USAID and EU).
Existing, or proven ability to quickly develop, strong knowledge of the BBC’s financial management guidelines and systems and proven ability to apply such guidelines consistently.
Strong IT skills, with proven experience of the advanced operation of financial management software. Advanced professional level in Microsoft Excel.
Strong team player; able to
work effectively under pressure,
demonstrate patience to team members,
explain financial responsibilities to finance and non-finance team members,
train others in financial management,
communicate effectively, and establish effective working relationships, at all levels within the organisation.
Proven line-management skills and experience, and the ability to operate effectively on the Senior Management Team.
Willingness and ability to take the initiative in identifying problems, suggesting solutions, and implementing agreed solutions.
An eye for detail and a concern for accuracy, together with the ability to keep sight of the big picture.
Main Duties

Financial Control

Maintaining the financial integrity of BBC Media Action’s operations in Tanzania, and ensuring full compliance with policies & procedures, particularly around cash, advances and banking.
Being the primary source of expertise for BBC Media Action staff in Tanzania on financial best-practice, and control and compliance issues.
Managing BBC Media Action’s bank accounts in Tanzania and liaising with our bankers as appropriate.
Co-custodian with the Country Director of the safe and its contents.
Keeping up-to-date the financial risk assessments of all projects in Tanzania, ensuring that key financial risks are identified, clear recommendations on how to deal with areas of weaknesses are discussed with the Country Director / SMT, and helping to ensure that the recommendations are implemented.
Undertaking spot checks as appropriate, and ensuring the timely implementation of, and being the primary contact person for, external and internal audits.
Financial & Management Accounting

Responsible for maintaining the in-country financial systems including Dimensions. Using those systems, responsible for the accurate recording of all income and expenditure and monthly reporting to London Project Accountant providing fully reconciled reports detailing income, expenditure and cash and bank reconciliations.
Overseeing the management of all BBC Media Action cash accounts, ensuring that reconciliations are carried out month, that all necessary financial controls are in place, and that cash-flow is appropriately managed;
Communicating the financial status of projects to relevant staff in country using financial reports and providing monthly actual-vs-budget analysis and other management information that may be required from time to time, to the Country Director.
Budgeting of BBC Media Action’s projects in Tanzania, with such forecasting and budget revisions as required by the Country Director Tanzania, or the London finance team, or donors and potential donors.
Working closely with budget holders, ensure that regular forecasting activities and reconciliation reviews for all project budgets are properly conducted, ensuring that forecasts and budgets are timely and accurate and as accurate as possible.
Preparation of the finance section of the monthly Country Director’s report.
Donor Compliance

Ensuring compliance with all financial reporting and forecasting requirements of donors and others, and ensuring the smooth flow of funds from donors.
Being the main point of contact on financial matters with in-country donor organisations, and building good working relationships with donor finance officers.
Ensuring that expenditure is incurred and reported in line with donor agreements.
Providing financial guidance to senior management and all project staff.
Ensuring all project audits occur in a timely manner, and are successfully concluded.
Management, Training & Capacity Building

Supervising and providing line and team management for other finance staff employed by BBC Media Action in Tanzania.
Training and developing other finance and project staff in policies, procedures and other finance issues as appropriate.
Legal and Statutory Compliance

Ensuring full compliance with Tanzanian laws and regulations related to any element of finance such as Tanzania tax legislation and advising the Country Director and others as appropriate on financial and finance-related legislative changes that may affect BBC Media Action's operations.
Operation of payroll for all staff in Tanzania.
Undertaking other duties that the Country Director or the London finance team might request.

Competencies

The following competencies (behaviours and characteristics) have been identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these competencies.

Analytical thinking – Able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into component parts, explore and evaluate them systematically. Able to identify causal relationships, and construct frameworks, for problem-solving and/or development.
Decision making – Is ready and able to take the initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of the decision made.
Planning and organisation – Is able to think ahead in order to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources requirements.
Resilience – Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own emotions in the face of pressure, set backs or when dealing with provocative situations. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.
Influencing and persuading – Ability to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behaviour change.
Communication – The ability to get one’s message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.
Managing relationships – Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.
Self-development – Is able to identify and apply opportunities for learning and development.

Niambie Intern

Communications & Journalism


Details
Employer Name: BBC Media Action
Organization Type: NGO
Role: Entry Level
Position Type: Internship
Location: Dar Es Salaam
                    Other Dar es Salaam District
Application Deadline: 12-02-2017
Listed on: 06-02-2017

Description Application Instructions
Niambie Intern (Tanzania)

JOB TITLE: Niambie Intern

REPORTS TO: Senior Producer

LOCATION: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

DURATION: 6 Weeks

SALARY: Unpaid position with stipend of TZS. 480,000 will be paid

The Programme:

BBC Media Action is producing an exciting radio programme – Niambie – that provides a platform for young Tanzanians to examine the burning questions and challenges facing the youth today. Through a creative, energetic, youth-led radio programme, with the support of dedicated web- and social-media platforms, Niambie actively engages young Tanzanians in conversation, encouraging them to participate in shaping the content and direction of the programme.

The Niambie programme inspires and promotes active citizenship amongst young Tanzanians. With an over-arching focus on encouraging young people to question their role in civic affairs and the wider national agenda, Niambie enhances dialogue between the youth and leaders whilst examining the opportunities for young Tanzanians to engage in community life and influence change in wider society.

Overall Purpose of Job

The main task of the intern will be to learn about how production happens by joining in with the design, recording and editing of the radio show and social media context.

The intern role will be to:

Be a voice on Niambie and help create a tone and style of the radio output establishing a relationship with listeners
Plan, rehearse shows where need be and memorize scripts
Support the presenters and producers to introduce, host and edit programmes
Gather and verify information for topics through interviews, observation, and research (depending on the format).
Organize material, determine angle or emphasis according to the prescribed editorial style and format standards.
Work cooperatively with the production team on assigned stories/topics.
Assist the Content Producer in preparing the weekly/monthly topics of the programme
Assist production staff in preparing content for the show’s multimedia platforms.
Carry out a range of other production tasks, as well as deliver content for related websites or other media platforms

Required knowledge, skills, and experience.


Applicant should be aged 18-20 only.
Proven passion for joining the Niambie production Team
Experience in presenting and/or performance
Ability to generate original ideas, think creatively on how to communicate them and understand how to use the voice effectively for radio
Ability to build credibility and understanding by communicating knowledgably and engagingly with audiences
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to gather information from people
Ability to work independently but also as part of a team
Self-motivation and flexibility
Ability to work effectively under pressure, react quickly, and meet tight deadlines
Write a one page letter explaining about yourself and why you think you are fit for this job and send it through APPLY below by Sunday 12th February 2017. Note: Women are highly encouraged to apply and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
APPLY HERE


Senior Mentor/Trainer (Media Management & Marketing)

Communications & Journalism


Details
Employer Name: BBC Media Action
Organization Type: NGO
Role: Management
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Dar Es Salaam
                    Other Dar es Salaam District
Application Deadline: 12-02-2017
Listed on: 06-02-2017

Description Application Instructions
Senior Mentor/Trainer (Tanzania)

JOB TITLE: Senior Mentor/Trainer (Media Management & Marketing)

REPORTS TO: Partnerships Development Manager

LOCATION: Tanzania (25% Dar es Salaam, 75% field-based)

DURATION: 12 months (with possible extension)

Overall Purpose of Job

The purpose of the Senior Mentor/Trainer (Media Management & Marketing) role is to increase the sustainability and financial independence of Media Action’s Tanzania-wide network of broadcast partners. It is envisaged that greater sustainability and financial independence will be achieved through the strengthening of partners’ business management skills and systems, and the development and implementation of robust profit-generating advertising, marketing and sales strategies. The Senior Mentor/Trainer (Media Management & Marketing) will be primarily field-based (approximately 75%), rotating between the broadcast partners across Tanzania, with the remaining time (approximately 25%) based at BBC Media Action’s office in Dar es Salaam.

Person Specification - Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Required:

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Management or a closely-related field.
At least 5 years’ experience in marketing and/or advertising in Tanzania including personally developing and implementing broadcast advertising and/or marketing and/or sales campaigns.
At least 3 years’ experience in a management role in a marketing or advertising environment.
Proven experience of planning and delivering training in marketing and/or advertising and/or business management and interest in developing further skills in this area.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.
Fluent in written and spoken Kiswahili and English and experienced in preparing detailed reports in Kiswahili and English.
Good working knowledge of the MS Office suite.
Desirable:

Experience of working in the media sector in Tanzania, particularly local radio, would be strongly desirable.
Experience of working with an NGO (or as part of a donor-funded activity).
Knowledge and understanding of key development issues in Tanzania, particularly governance issues.
Experience of working remotely.

Main Duties

Working closely with the Partnerships Development Manager and the other members of the mentoring team:

Develop a Media Management & Marketing training and mentoring strategy for BBC Media Action in Tanzania;
Undertake marketing, advertising and management skills capacity and needs-assessments at broadcast partners;
Develop training tools and materials covering (but not limited to) advertising, marketing, media planning and sales, local private sector mapping, business planning and strategy, and media-house management;
Deliver training and provide advice to broadcast partners in how to realize long-term increases in revenue and profitability;
Deliver training and provide support to broadcast partners to build management capacity and develop stronger internal systems;
Deliver media-house management and marketing training to the wider BBC Media Action projects’ and capacity-building teams;
Submit training reports, workplans and budgets to the Partnerships Development Manager as agreed in advance;
Contribute to donor narrative and financial reports, including drafting media management and marketing sections in English and Kiswahili;
Deliver any other tasks related to this role as required by the line manager.

Competencies

The following competencies (behaviours and characteristics) have been identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these competencies.

Analytical thinking
Able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into component parts, explore and evaluate them systematically.
Able to identify causal relationships, and construct frameworks, for problem-solving and/or development.
Decision making
Is able to think ahead in order to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others.
Planning and organisation
Is able to think ahead in order to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others.
Prioritizes and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources requirements.
Resilience
Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own emotions in the face of pressure, set-backs or when dealing with provocative situations.
Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.
Influencing and persuading
Ability to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others.
Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behaviour change.
Communication
The ability to get one’s message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.
Managing relationships
Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.
Self-development
Is able to identify and apply opportunities for learning and development.
Candidates should send their CV and a cover letter (PDF or Microsoft Word format) which outlines their experience and suitability for the role in English by email through APPLY with the title of the position applied for in the subject line before 5pm on Sunday 12th February 2017. Please do not send certificates or other attachments. Applicants with no separate cover letter will not be considered. These are local posts applicable to people who have the legal right to live and work in Tanzania and national terms and conditions will apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
APPL HERE

No comments:

Post a Comment