BACKGROUND
INFORMATION
The Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation is a
Non-Governmental Organization, established in
June, 1996, as a permanent tribute to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere’s contribution to improving sustainably the quality of human relations. The Foundation is not affiliated with any political party or government. It is an intellectually and politically independent body. The Foundation works to promote Peace, Unity and People-centred Development throughout the World, and particularly in Africa.
The Foundation’s work is based on Mwalimu Nyerere’s belief in the “Fundamental principle that all humanity, regardless of their differences, are the purpose and justification for the existence of society, and all human activity in any given Society”. This philosophy demands that Communities everywhere should enjoy and develop themselves within the Context of freedom and democracy based upon “good leadership,good governance, social and economic justice’.
The Foundation believes that people are central to any process of development. Therefore, their history, culture, needs, aspirations, desires and fears must set the development agenda, that development agenda is legitimized through the people’s active participation in all decisions concerning their lives and livelihoods.[3] The absolute necessity for equity of access to resources opportunities for prosperity, personal fulfillment, basic rights and community advancement must inform the process at all times. The Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation is inviting qualified candidate to apply for the following vacancies in the service of the Foundation.
KEY GENERAL CAPACITIES AND ABILITIES FOR ALL APPLICANTS
June, 1996, as a permanent tribute to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere’s contribution to improving sustainably the quality of human relations. The Foundation is not affiliated with any political party or government. It is an intellectually and politically independent body. The Foundation works to promote Peace, Unity and People-centred Development throughout the World, and particularly in Africa.
The Foundation’s work is based on Mwalimu Nyerere’s belief in the “Fundamental principle that all humanity, regardless of their differences, are the purpose and justification for the existence of society, and all human activity in any given Society”. This philosophy demands that Communities everywhere should enjoy and develop themselves within the Context of freedom and democracy based upon “good leadership,good governance, social and economic justice’.
The Foundation believes that people are central to any process of development. Therefore, their history, culture, needs, aspirations, desires and fears must set the development agenda, that development agenda is legitimized through the people’s active participation in all decisions concerning their lives and livelihoods.[3] The absolute necessity for equity of access to resources opportunities for prosperity, personal fulfillment, basic rights and community advancement must inform the process at all times. The Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation is inviting qualified candidate to apply for the following vacancies in the service of the Foundation.
KEY GENERAL CAPACITIES AND ABILITIES FOR ALL APPLICANTS
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Ability to study, understand,
appreciate and critically analyse from an African and South perspective the
situation of the World, and its impacts on man’s equality, unity, freedom, and
development of mankind.
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Ability and capacity to study,
and understand the main objective, concept and principles of MNF.
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Capacity and ability to
conceive, initiate and develop research programmes and projects through a
“critical theoretical framework that re-examines the impetus of change and
social transformation, from the perspective of the Africa Region, the South and
the World generally. Offer pragmatic, creative, dynamic, reflective and
emancipation alternatives to the dominant intellectual framework that promotes
and privileges the status quo in global relations; priority being given to a
specific African and South perspective”.
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Conceptualize and develop a
transitional framework to capture the flow of resources between the South and
the North and between governments and within nation states.
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Ability to identify the
divergence of interests within and between individual nation states within and
between Africa, the South as a region and between the South and the developed
North.
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Be able to identify explain and
propose solutions to the challenge of lack of support from capitals of most
South Countries as well as lack of coordination at South South level and within
member states of South Countries, with a focus on Africa.
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Be able to conduct research and
formulate/determine negotiating positions, and solutions to problems and
challenges that vex governments and the people of developing countries
directly, and affect relations between developed and developing countries in
particular.
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Ensure availability of, and
access to, information that is key to many of Africa’s problems and challenges
through according more time and resources to access and organize information,
as well as through theoretical and practical training of staff on
identification and finding key solutions to strategic development bottlenecks
in Africa.
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Ability to identify and to know
what exists in order to close the gap between the existing policy relevant
literature and information used at the policy front.
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Ability to make the Foundation
able to understand and be an active participant in the World governance system,
South and Africa platforms, in the areas of political, economic, social and
environmental organization, management and delivery systems
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Ability to work with other
institutions with objectives similar or identical to those of the Foundation,
to gradually evolve, for Africa generally, and its separate nation states, a
CONCEPTUAL AND EMPIRICAL FRAMEWORK to underpin and orient the Foundation’s
future work and activities, aimed at contributing towards constructing an
intellectual and popular people’s platform for Africa, in order to assist in
formulating responses, initiatives in global arena, and in South – North
negotiations.
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Ability to enhance information
and analytical basis upon which policy and negotiating positions are formulated,
in order to achieve a growing sense of solidarity, as commonalities and shared
interests become apparent.
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Ability to assess the systemic
processes that shape the South’s reality, aimed at providing an overarching
framework for analysis and enhance policy makers ability not only to discern
the options that are in their country’s best interests, but also to grasp the
common and shared objectives of Africa in particular and the South generally
regarding the broader international system, objectives which need to be pursued
collectively and which determine largely what choices and options they will
have as individual independent, free countries.
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Ability to organize the
research and outreach programme as a dynamic undertaking, involving and relying
mainly on African and South intellectuals and institutions, and aimed at
contributing to the building up African capacity for self-reliance in the use
of her Human and physical resources.
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The research programmes and
projects must aim at in interrogating the meaning and values embedded in the
development discourse, based on the argument that mainstream and dominant
perspectives are rooted in a philosophical framework that defines the
development problem in narrow economic terms, secures the interests of a global
minorities and sustains the status quo of global inequality.
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Ability to capture interpret,
analyze and propose approaches that will refocus the existing globalized
methodological framework to enable Africa move beyond critique, and offer
creative, dynamic and emancipatory alternatives.
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Ability to coordinate and
promote spirit of collective work in the area of work
DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Job Title: Deputy Executive Director
Types: Five Years Renewable Contract
Report to: Board of Trustees of the MNF
Location: Dar es Salaam
Salary and Benefits: Attractive
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
Responsible to the Executive Director for overall management and co-ordination of the Foundation, and support to Executive Director.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
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Support the Executive Director
of the Foundation, ensure the proper running of day-to-day activities of the
Foundation
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Upon the directives of the
Executive Director, take charge of financial management and accountability in
all financial transactions
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In team work propose and
facilitate the development budgetary policies and regulations for financial
management.
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Offer a critical and practical
support to research programs and Project Development, promoting African unity,
South–South Cooperation, and South-North Relations.
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Representing the Foundation in
various International and National conferences, panels, and round table
discussions.
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In partnership with Executive
Director formulate policies and approaches to promote organization learning and
knowledge sharing on Peace, Unity, and People –Centred Development.
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Supervise, Monitor, and
evaluate the implementation of the Foundations plans.
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To formulate, offer
alternatives and supporting Fundraising efforts, and approaches.
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Assist the Executive Director
in handling secretarial duties to the Board of Trustees
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Any other responsibility as may
be directed by the MNF Board of Trustees.
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KEY ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND
WORK EXPERIENCE.
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The applicant must have at
least 10 years of general work experience, and a minimum of 5 years at Research
and Management level in a reputable Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) or
Intergovernmental organization dealing in people-centred development research
or coordinating work.
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A holder of a PhD or advanced
University Degree in Political Science; Development Studies; History;
Economics, International Relations, or Education, Project Management, Law and
related social sciences.
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Research fields based Evidence
and Publications on Peace, Unity and People-Centred Development and other
related subjects.
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A full Curriculum Vitae with at
least three (3) academic and management referees
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Communication skills, fluency
in written and spoken English and Swahili; French is an added advantage.
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Good Computer skills
PROGRAM OFFICER (1)
Job Title: Program Officer
Types: Five Years Renewable Contract
Report to: Executive Director
Location: Dar es Salaam
Salary and Benefits: Attractive
Positions: 1 Post
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
Program officers are initially the Think Tank Team of the Foundation, are responsible for collective generation of ideas, program and project on Peace, Unity and People Centred development. In collaboration with fellow Professionals, experts outside the Foundation develop and propose approaches addressing problems of Africa, South as a region and relationship with the developed North.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
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Research and analyse political
and social situations in Africa, the South and the Developed North, which have
detrimental impact to growth and peace.
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Develop concepts that offer
critical solutions to problems of People Centred Development, Peace and Unity
in African and South Perspectives.
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Liaise with Governments,
regional organization such as AU, EAC, SADC and organizations within Africa and
the South Centre.
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Formulate and review mechanism
adopted by the Foundation in the promotion of main and specific objectives
spelt out in MNF Article of Inco-operations.
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Promote dialogue between the
Public, government, UN agencies, Civil Society, on peace and good governance,
leadership and developments,
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Organize and coordinate
symposium, seminars, and conferences on Peace, Unity and People Centred
Development.
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KEY ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXPERIENCES
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Master’s Degree from a
recognized University in Political Science, Political Economy, Business
Administration, History & Geography, Project Management, and any other
related social science studies.
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Fluency in spoken English, and
Swahili, French is an added advantage for this position
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Work experience in NGO’s, CSO’s
or Inter-governmental Organizations dealing with Social & Economic Areas
for a period of not less than 5 years.
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Commitment to Human Equality,
integrity and freedom and justice for all.
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
Job Title: Finance and Administration Officer
Types: Five Years Renewable Contract
Report to: Executive Director
Location: Dar es Salaam
Salary and Benefits: Attractive
Positions: 1 Posts
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Finance and Administration officer is in a multiple function position, is responsible for overall administration, finance management, human resource management and procurement functions of the Foundation.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES.
Finance Administration
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Formulate,
review and implement policies that enhance efficient and effective financial
management and optional resource mobilization and utilization approaches
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To coordinate,
supervise and plan all the financial functions and management of the
Foundation.
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To develop and
maintain efficient and effective budgeting and management information systems.
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To ensure
proper accounting, financial reporting, and control within the Foundation
through the development and implementation of sound accounting systems and procedures
based on accepted accounting principles and financial control systems.
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Administration
and Human Resource
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Develop and
implement the Foundation’s policies and regulations.
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Advise the
Foundation on general legal and regulations of the Government, harmonies the
Foundation’s policies, legislations and regulations to ensure compliance with
the law of the United Republic of Tanzania and International Law.
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Develop and
implement human resource regulations and policies for the Foundation. To deal
with staff matters relating to labour laws, staff regulations, staff welfare
and benefits.
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Formulate and
advice on proper reporting mechanisms within and outside the Foundation.
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Coordinate and
supervise corporate affairs of the Foundation including industrial relations,
community and social interactions
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Formulate
review and implement procurement policies for services and supplies for the
Foundation.
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Develop and
implement policies enhancing proper records and documentation, as well as
management of Foundations’ inventories.
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Ensure strong
interpersonal skills and supervisory abilities
KEY
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES
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Master of Business
Administration (MBA), Political Science (MPS), Public Administration (MA Pub.),
Law (LLM), Finance, and Management.
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Not less than five (5) years’
work experience in a senior finance and administration position in a recognized
organization or government
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Previous experience in dealing
with donor agencies and donor funded projects
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Fluency in English and Swahili,
French is an added advantage
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Work experiences in NGOs,
International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs), in social and economic
areas and generally in governance and leadership.
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Computer Skills
ACCOUNTANT
Job Title: Accountant
Types: Five Years Renewable Contract
Report to: Chief of Finance and Administration
Location: Dar es Salaam
Salary and Benefits: Attractive
Positions: 1 Posts
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
Accountant officer is responsible primarily to provide high level financial management, and advice to the Chief of Finance and Administration on proper mechanisms, national and international approaches and standards for financial management and accountability. He/she also expected to offer high level cost-benefit advice to Foundation on financial management, monitoring and evaluation of financial uses.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
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Develop, maintain, control and
implement sound accounting and financial management systems and procedures
based on acceptable national and International standards (eg International
Financial Reporting Standards)
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Maintain proper books of
accounts and all financial accounting records
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Establish adequate internal
financial monitoring and control system and to take full precautions against
fraud and negligence with high level of financial discipline and proper
authorizations
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Preparation of monthly and
quarterly financial statements and reports for estimated and actual revenue, as
well as expenditure against the allocated expenditures per organization work
item
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Ensure that all income due to
the Foundation is collected promptly and brought to account.
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Preparation of purchase orders
in adherence to approved budget against over expenditure.
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Make adequate arrangements for
safe keeping of all financial documents, including cheque books, receipt books
and other accounting documents.
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Liaise with the external
auditor appointed by the Board and ensuring that within six months after the
end of each financial year draft accounts of the preceding financial year of
the Foundation are submitted for audit.
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Provide a sound advice to the
Foundation in the implementations of the suggestions made by the internal and
external auditors.
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Supervise the accounting staff
and generally to be responsible for managing the accounting functions of the
Foundation
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KEY QUALIFICATIONS FOR
ACCOUNTANT
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Bachelor in Business
Administration with accounting qualifications, Bachelor degree in finance with
major in Accounting
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Accounting qualification (CPA)
is compulsory for this position
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Registered by NBAA as an
Authorized Accountant.
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3 – 4 years post-qualification
experience in accounting functions
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Fluency in English and
Kiswahili; French as an added advantage
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Competent in Computer skills
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
Job Title: Accounting Assistant
Types: Five Years Renewable Contract
Report to: Accountant
Location: Dar es Salaam
Salary and Benefits: Attractive
Positions: 1 Posts
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
To provide assistance to Accountant, and keeping records, cheque register.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
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Assist Accountant to develop,
maintain, control and implement sound accounting and financial management
systems
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Assist Accountant officer to
maintain proper books of accounts and all financial accounting records
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Assist accountant to prepare
monthly and quarterly financial statements and reports
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Assist accountant to ensure
that all income due to the Foundation is collected promptly and brought to
account.
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To maintain petty cash and
records, and maintain debtor and creditor register
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To prepare monthly payroll and
make prompt payment for all payroll deductions (PAYE, Social Security
contributions)
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KEY QUALIFICATIONS FOR
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
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Bachelor Degree in accountancy
from a recognized institution
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At least 2-3 years work
experience in accounting functions in a recognized Institutions
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Full understanding of
bookkeeping and accountancy procedures
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Computer skills
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Fluency in written and oral
English and Swahili languages
FUNDRAISER,
Job Tittle: Fundraiser
Type: Five Years Renewable Contract
Reporting to: Executive Director
Location: Dar es Salaam
Salary and Benefit: Attractive
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fundraiser’s chief function is the procurements of funds for the Foundation program work and operational expenditure. This is to be achieved by soliciting and raising funds to sustain the institution through the establishments of an endowment fund.
SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITY
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To initiate and formulate funds
procurement policies and investment strategies to maximise the sustainability
potential of the Foundation.
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To develop and implement sound
resource mobilization strategies which will result in to adequate annual and
long term financial resources for the programme and operational budget
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To cultivate and promote public
relations strategies which will attract funding from institutions and
individuals.
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To identify and promote
alternative financial resources areas to support traditional budget resources
areas,
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To coordinate internal and
external fundraising strategies for the Foundation.
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KEY QUALIFICATION FOR
FUNDRAISER
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Masters of Business
Administration (MBA), Public Administration (MPA), Philosophy and Sociology,
Marketing and Communication Skills, and other related subject.
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3-5 previous experiences in
fundraising at Civil Society organization, and international organization
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Previous experiences in dealing
with donor agencies, soliciting and procurement of funds.
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Highly contact and
communication skills in both English, and Swahili
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Computer skills
LIBRARIAN
Job title: Librarian
Type: Five Years Renewable contract
Reporting to: Executive Director
Location: Dar es Salaam
Salary and benefit: Attractive
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
To be responsible for managing and maintaining library services and to ensure availability of books, documents, journals, letters and pictures and other related materials in the MNF Library
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES.
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To ensure all the work of
Mwalimu Nyerere is kept and maintained in the MNF Library, and available for
research and other studies
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To collect and keep all the
relevant documents, literature, and publications on MNF activities and make
them available in the library.
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To advice the management on the
acquisition of new publications, books, journals and other literature
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To liaise with other
organizations, associations, government and other institutions in relations to
literature and documents relevant to the MNF Library
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To perform any other duties as
the Executive Director may direct.
QUALIFICATION
AND EXPERIENCES
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Minimum of a
Master’s degree in library from a recognized university or institutions
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Vast
Experiences in record management, documents and records preservation technology
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A minimum of 3
-5 years’ experience in library services at senior level in a recognized and
reputable institutions within and outside Tanzania.
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Fluent and
competent in both English and Swahili language,
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Computer
literate is a must criteria
GENERAL CONDITIONS
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All applicants
must be citizens of Tanzania, except for Deputy Executive Director position any
African candidate can apply for this position,
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Applicants
must attach up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts personal
address, telephone number, and email address
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Applicants
must attach three referees and their contact address.
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Applicants
must apply on the strengths of information given in this advertisement
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Applicants
must attach certified copies of academic and professional certificate
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Postgraduate
/Degree/ Advanced diploma certificate
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Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced
diploma transcript
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Form Four and
Form Six Certificates
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Professional
Certificates and Award
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Computer
certificates
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All
certificates from Foreign institution, must be certified by TCU,
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Applicants
must attach a certified copy of birth certificate/passports
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Applicants
must attach true copies of certificate, any forgery identified will result to
legal action
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All
applications must be in hand written in either Swahili or English
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Applicants
must, before applying read and understand the MNF on its website http://ift.tt/2ot5NTj
The deadline for application is 28th April 2017
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted,
All applicants must adhere to the working style of the MNF.
Application must be sent to;
Executive Director,
The Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation
P.O Box 71000,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Location: Co-Architecture Building, Junction of India/Bridge Streets.
APPLY ONLINE THROUGH Or by email at info@nyererefoundation.org. (The subject line must indicate the position applied)
NO HAND DELIVERY APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED
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