Programmer/Database Administrator: Homegrown Jobs in Naivasha, Kenya

About the Company

Homegrown is a market leader in the production and processing of flowers and vegetables for export and as part of the larger Flamingo Group their added value products supply markets in the UK, Europe and USA.

Flamingo is part of Finlays, one of the largest agricultural organizations in East Africa and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Swire Group. An exciting, challenging and rewarding opportunity has arisen in our Naivasha region for a Programmer/Database Administrator.
The Job

This position has the following key responsibilities:
Maintaining databases including tuning database servers, performance monitoring while ensuring security, accurate and regular updates;
Participation in the design and development of databases to meet existing and new user needs taking into account technological innovations;
Facilitating the increasing demand for access to data - increasingly via the intranet and/or website;
Devising, developing, implementing and on a regular basis testing disaster recovery and archiving procedures for databases;
Supporting users of acquired or in-house developed applications and providing the required solution and resolving user needs and problems;
Working closely with ICT project managers and other database programmers;
Commissioning, installing and testing new applications;
Writing and maintaining programming code and associated documentation;
Analyzing client/server and micro-computer based software solutions compatibility with company requirements;
Maintaining confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored or accessed;
Documenting programming problems and resolutions for future reference.
The Person

We require a candidate with the following qualifications:
Fully familiar with Microsoft technologies with special emphasis on Visual BASIC, .Net framework, ASP.net as front-end development tools and MS Access, MS SQL server 2000/2005/2008 as back-end databases and IIS;
Proficiency in enterprise reporting tools e.g. Crystal Report;
Basic knowledge of Active Directory, Windows 2003/2008 server and Windows XP & 7 desktop operating system, Exchange 2003 mail server, and other applications relating to networking;
MIS reporting skills;
Competency in Scala financial accounting package will be an added advantage
An MCSD will be given preference
Minimum base qualification required is Bachelors in IT/IS/Computer Science/Business Studies;
A Minimum of at least three years similar experience with a reputable company.
How to Apply

If you fulfill the requirements of this position and wish to be considered, please send your detailed CV and copies of certificates and testimonials together with a daytime telephone contact to reach the undersigned not later than 23 April 2010.

Human Resources Director
Homegrown (K) Limited
Nairobi Business Park, Unit B
P.O Box 10222-00400, Nairobi
careers.homegrown @ f-h.biz

Those who will not have heard from us by 1st June 2010 should consider their applications unsuccessful.

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Administration Coordinator

Action Against Hunger-USA
Closing date: 26 Apr 2010
Location: Uganda - Kampala

Job Objectives:

Objective 1: ADMINISTRATION

Activities (National Staff):
(Total of about 180 national staff)
- Discussing and making decisions of “right-sizing” in coordination with the Country Director, when needed
- Following up of the training policy (defining the needs, searching for options),
- Responsible for Admin trainings in the mission for Admin staff and other profiles staff.
- Keeping all the internal regulations and administrative procedures of the mission updated in accordance with the Ugandan Employment Act & ACF Staff regulations,
- Ensuring the harmonization of national HR management on the mission,
- Establishing and following up HR indicators to capitalize on the history of the mission
- Responsible for general staff management in coordination with the Technical Coordinators and with the HoRs,
- Management and supervision (including staff reviews) of the administrative staff (Admin/finance Assistant, Capital HR Officer, Base Admin, Cleaners, Housekeepers,),
- Maintaining and updating the national staff personnel files: staff individual forms, contracts, identification papers, warning letters, proof of dependants, holiday, NSSF, insurance, etc.
- Making sure that job descriptions are updated (in coordination with Technical Coordinators),
- Recruitment and interviewing with Technical Supervisor for managerial positions,

Activities (International Staff):

- Administrative and financial briefing to the new International Staffs,
- Responsible for International Staff’s administrative file: work permit/visa with immigration, registration with respective embassy, break, annual leave, tickets flights, vaccination, local insurance, taxation, timesheet, fiche retour..
- Responsible for International Staff’s living conditions: organization and running supplies of guest house, food, hygien products, perdiem…
- Liaison with NY on all the relevant information about International Staffs,

Activities (General):

- Organizing and running the Administration Department,
- Responsible of rental contract: legal aspects for premises and vehicles,
- Following up all insurance policies (Workers compensation, health insurance, Public Liability, Car insurances, fire and burglary, machinery breakdown) and ensuring that all of them remain relevant, efficient and valid, as well as all the insurance claims (in cooperation with the LogCo)
- Following the legal issues (court cases etc.) in collaboration with the lawyer if needed,
- Participating at the coordination meetings,
- Participating in country strategy planning,
- Administrative meetings with the admin team,
- Organizing meetings with Staff Representatives (and elections),
- Organizing disciplinary panels when needed, and following up on the use of the right procedure for any disciplinary sanctions taken on the mission,
- ACF representation when needed ,
- Contacts with other NGO Administrators in Uganda, to share problems/solutions etc.

Objective 2: ACCOUNTANCY

Activities (Accounting):

(Kampala,Gulu, Lira, Moroto and Kaabong)
- Checking that all the expenses made in Uganda are:
AUTHORIZED (through signed order forms) and so related to financed budgets,
Reasonable (that Prices and Quantities are justified and that quotations are obtained)
Properly justified (quality of the invoices/receipts, description, etc.)
Properly entered in the accountancy (accounting/budget codes, etc.)
- Checking-up on all the expenses made in HQ or other missions for Uganda (intercos): accounting/budget codes,
- Monthly report: saga, treasury sheet, burn report, class 4,
- Following Advances on indemnity (expats),
- Following loans and advance to local staff,
- Making sure that the proper files are sent on time to the NY Finance Dept.
- Supervising the proper filing of the accountancy (both chronological and financial per budget)
- Sending comments/questions to Base about irregularities in their accountancy and making sure to get feedbacks
- Give feedbacks to base about their accountancy
- Responsible for internal and external audits.

Activities (Cash/Bank flows)

- Cash flow follow-up: Compilation of field and capital cash forecasts and sending cash request to NY; bank transfers; withdrawals; transfers to the field…
- Managing bank accounts (USD and UGX): withdrawals and transfers preparation forms, statements collection, cheques deposit, continuous provisioning…
- Signing and controlling the orders forms (quotations etc.) before writing the cheques,
- Cash control with the Admin/Finance Assistant,
- Checking bank reconciliation,
- Implementing and following up the necessary procedures for a proper cash/bank management

Objective 3: FINANCE

Activities:

- Budget proposals in coordination with the coordination team,
- Cash projection and budget follow-up shared information,
- Financial reports to donors,
- Expats/National staff funding plan,
- Keeping the Country Director and NY informed about any expected or encountered problem
- Ensuring proper use of budgets,
- Checking the “structure” expenses and implementing rules if necessary,
- Making sure that any donor specific rules are respected (supplies rules, quotations, etc.),
- Submitting updated Budget follow up to the Coordination and Management team,
- Being available to give explanations about Budgets (Budget lines, Balance, Extension, etc.) to any coordinator or Manager,

Objective 4: OTHER

Activities:
- Capacity building of Administration team,
- Field support: field visits, transmission of relevant information on procedures, contracts, general financial info, etc…
- Informing and Advising the Head of Region and Base Administrator having cash and safe responsibilities about basic rules to respect,
- Being aware about costs of living and prices in Uganda,
- Updating the International Staffs Per diem and living costs, in coordination with the Country Director and the Human Resources in NY, according to living costs,
- Updating break allowance and break transport allowance, in coordination with the Country Director and the Human Resources in NY, according to updated prices,
- Representation: attending meetings with donors when financially related,
- Looking for any kind of practical administrative improvement
The International Staff will be involved in the following tasks : In collaboration with
- Program strategy : Yes
- Narrative project proposals : No
- Financial project proposals : Yes Country Director, Coordinators & NY
N/A except for the finance narrative
Country Director, Coordinators and Finance NY
Reports Frequency Addressed to
- Financial Report (and donors report)
- Admin report
- End of Mission Quarterly/when needed
Monthly
Once Finance NY
Country Director, Finance & HR NY
HoM, NY and replacement
Number of staff to manage Specific Tasks Frequency
- International Staff: 12

Qualifications:

Education / specific degree / special skills :
- Administration/Economics or other related field,
- Mature, organized, rigorous and able to deal with stress,
- A previous experience in of minimum two years in HR and finance management especially in coordination is necessary,
- Knowledge of Saga (if not, appropriate training should be organized with ACF before arrival in Uganda)
- Good knowledge of Excel (pivot table etc.), Word and Saga or any relevant software/Outlook
- Experience with ECHO/OFDA/UN agencies rules and guidelines appreciated,
- Experience with legal issues appreciated and able to work in conflict areas,
- Humanitarian experience appreciated,
- Training skills appreciated,
- Experience in Africa appreciated.
How to apply
Please apply online at :

http://www.actionagainsthunger.org/get-involved/jobs/field/administration-coordinator

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Tax Administration Advisor

Belgian Technical Co-operation (BTC)
Closing date: 08 Nov 2009
Location: Mozambique - Maputo

Tax Administration Advisor for the follow-up of the “Tax Administration Reform Common Fund, Mozambique” - Ref: MOZ/07/015

Location: Maputo – Mozambique
Duration of the agreement: 36 months
Expected starting time: As soon as possible
Gross monthly salary: between 5185,40 euro and 7330,09 euro (expat benefits inclusive: hardship allowance and expat allowance). The exact salary is determined in function of family composition and the number of years of relevant experience.

Context:

A Common Fund has been established in order to support the Tax Administration Reform process engaged in Mozambique. The overall objective of Mozambique is to use this budget support in order to develop an efficient and modern Revenue Authority (Autoritade Tributaria de Moçambique) able to achieve the wider revenue collection targets of the Government and hence, to support its poverty reduction efforts and gradually decrease its high level of aid dependence.

The Tax Administration Reform Common Fund pools budget resources from several donors, including Belgium and will be managed by the Autoridade Tributaria de Moçambique. The operation of the Tax Administration Common Fund is guided by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by all participating donors, the Government of Mozambique, Ministry of Finance and Autoridade Tributaria de Moçambique and relevant observers such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Position:

The Belgian contribution to the Tax Administration Reform Common Fund is governed by principles and guidelines set out in 4 documents:

- The Budget Support Vademecum;
- The Bilateral Agreement on the contribution of Belgium to the Tax Administration Reform Common Fund;
- The Implementation Agreement between the Belgian Directorate General for Development (DGD) and BTC;
- The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the members of the Tax Administration Reform Common Fund (Mozambique, Belgium, UK, Switzerland).

The expert will ensure the follow up of the Belgian contribution on the basis of these documents. In Mozambique, he will be located at BTC Representation. He will work under direct supervision of the BTC Resident Representative. They will hold regular meetings with the DGD Attaché on the progress of the activities and disbursements operated under the Common Fund.

The expert will keep the contact with BTC headquarters both with regard to disbursement decisions and to general progress of the Tax Administration Reform.

More particularly, the expert will undertake the following tasks:

1) The follow-up of the Belgian contribution to the Tax Administration Reform Common Fund:
- Participating in the Partner Committee of the Tax Reform Fund;
- Reporting on progress and disbursements; this includes checking the conditionalities and giving advice on the disbursement of Belgian instalments;
- Paying specific attention to mitigating risks as described in the Tax Administration Reform technical note;
- Coordinating with other donors in the Tax Administration Reform Common Fund and ensuring harmonized positions;
- Assessing the compliance of the Autoridade Tributaria de Moçambique with the requirements set in the MoU and the bilateral agreement (planning the activities, progress and financial reporting and audit).;
- Assisting in drafting the ToR for Quality Assurance Group Missions;
- Preparing and supporting backstopping missions and reviews from BTC HQ and DGD.

2) Active participation in the policy dialogue on issues related to tax policy and tax administration through:
- Participating in the Tax Working Group, the Private Sector Working Group and the Budget Working Group;
- Participating in the Joint Review and Mid-year Review missions;.
- Carrying out analytical work on fiscal policy and tax administration reform in Mozambique;
- Giving support to reviews of IMF and other relevant observers;
- Proposing and supporting analytical work in the tax field, to be executed via various financing mechanisms;
- Assisting the Attaché in the policy dialogue.

3) Supporting the follow up of the Belgian contribution to the Common Fund for the Reform of the State Financial Management System in Mozambique (SISTAFE CF).

4) Supporting capitalisation of Belgian interventions through exchanging expertise and programme results with other Belgian actors involved in budget support modalities.

Qualifications and experience required

- University degree (Master/Licentiate), preferably in Economics;
- Preferably 5 years of professional experience in the area of tax administration reform, including in large-scale public sector reform initiatives (additional experience in tax policy is an advantage);
- Experience with basket/pooled/common funds is a serious asset;
- Experience of coordination between multilateral/bilateral donors is an asset;
- International experience, preferably in developing countries;
- Knowledge of the context and specific experience in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region is an advantage;
- Excellent knowledge of Portuguese; BTC will support a serious commitment to engage a learning process in this language before departure if necessary;
- Working knowledge of English and French or Dutch;
- Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills;
- Cooperative and networking attitude and experience of working in multi-disciplinary team settings.
How to apply
Interested ?

Please apply no later than 08/11/2009, through our web site www.btcctb.org

If you have any additional question, please contact us at 02/505 37 90 or at humres@btcctb.org

The exact salary is determined in function of family composition and the number of years of relevant experience.

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Tea Board of Kenya Jobs: Administration Assistant

The Tea Board of Kenya, a parastatal with the mandate of regulating and promoting the development of Kenya’s tea industry wishes to recruit a highly driven Administration Assistant capable of serving in either the Office of the Managing Director or in any Head of Department’s office.

The successful applicant’s minimum education qualification should be Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (C Plain). The candidate should possess a Diploma in Secretarial Studies. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Secretarial Studies or General Degree in Social or Business Studies will be an added advantage.

Further, the applicant should have a minimum work experience of five (5) years.

The candidate must be dynamic; result oriented and be able to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

This demanding position requires a person of high integrity, a good communicator with strong public relations skills.

The primary duties and responsibilities tied to this Post include;

Making logistical arrangements for official travel;
Responding to general correspondences;
Handling visitors calls, e-mail and general communication;
Ensuring a clean and safe office environment and
Any other administrative duties assigned by the supervisor.
If you meet the above requirements, please send your application by 29th October 2009 with detailed curriculum vitae, current remuneration, a day and evening telephone numbers, names of three referees and copies of testimonials and certificates to:-

The Managing Director
Tea Board of Kenya
Naivasha Road – Off Ngong Road
P.O. Box 20064 – 00200 Nairobi

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

info @ teaboard.or.ke

www.teaboard.or.ke

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Compliance Administrator

Job Title : Compliance Administrator

Source : Daily News, October 7, 2009

Requirements : Bachelor's degree in Business or other related fields required

Job Description :Assesses C&G policies and procedures on an on-going basis to identify and propose new policies or changes as needed, in addition to monitoring the implementation of existing C$G policies to ensure they are being properly adhered to

Apply To : Human Resource Manager

Full Address : EGPAF, P.O. Box 1628, Dar es Salaam

Email Applications: recruitment.tanzania@pedaids.org

Closing Date : 15/Oct/2009

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Administrative Assistant

Job Title : Administrative Assistant
Source : The Guardian, September 18, 2009
Requirements : Holder of Form IV/VI National Certificate with a two years full time training in secretarial duties from a reputable and recognized institution with typing speed of 50 words per minute
Job Description :To maintain office records and keep sensitive materials/documents
Apply To : The Registrar
Full Address : Contractors Registration Board, P.O. Box 13374, Dar es Salaam
Closing Date : 30/Sep/2009

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Administration/Finance Manager

Job Title : Administration/Finance Manager

Source : The Citizen, August 3, 2009

Requirements : Bachelor degree or equivalent with minimum of 5 years experience working with a non government organization in a relevant management position

Job Description :Manage the administrative functions of Baylor-Tanzania, consistent with the policies and procedures of BIPAI as determined by the Board of Directors

Apply To : Human Resources Manager

Full Address : Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation - Tanzania,
P.O. Box 32188,
Dar es Salaam

Closing Date : 17/Aug/2009

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Administration, Finance and Logistics (AFL) Officer

Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF) is an international non-governmental organisation composed mainly but not exclusively of lawyers.

The mission of the association is to independently contribute to the creation of fair and equitable societies through the promotion of access to justice, in which the law and its institutions serve society’s most vulnerable groups.

The organisation aims to realise this objective through field interventions in the field of law in general, and in the area of legal and judicial assistance in particular.

ASF has its head-office in Brussels. Currently, ASF implements long-term projects in Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Timor-Leste and Israel/Palestine.

In December 2007, ASF has opened a permanent office in Uganda, (Kampala) and in February 2009, a decentralised office has been set up in Soroti (North East of the Country).

Closing date: 10 Jun 2009

Location: Uganda - Kampala

ASF is seeking an Administration, Finance and Logistics (AFL) Officer to support the co-ordination office in Uganda and the activities developed and managed by the mission.

The AFL Officer will work under the supervision of the Head of Office.

Key responsibilities include:

- Complete the setting up of the new office in Kampala and perform all administrative, financial and logistics tasks thereof, including interact with the relevant Ugandan authorities as required and secure the granting of work permits for the expatriate personnel
- Oversee finance, administration and logistics functions of the regional project, the national project and Uganda offices (incl the Soroti Office)
- Develop and manage project budgets, in collaboration with the Head of Office, the four country-based project assistants and other missions’ managers
- Oversee overall project expenditures at national and regional levels- Cash flow management
- Aggregate recording and classification of expenditures, banking and petty cash functions
- Prepare timely financial reports in accordance with donor requirements and ASF procedures
- Ensure ASF procedures and donor rules are followed, and support external audits
- Organise and support the recruitment process of national staff
- Oversee all human resources and personnel issues related to the projects and Uganda office
- Refine personnel policies and procedures and their implementation as required
- Maintain information exchange and working linkages with country-based project assistants, other missions’ managers and with ASF’s NGO partner for the projects
- Facilitate and assist the Head of Office in maintaining co-operative linkages with the authorities, NGOs, members of the civil society, other INGOs and donors’ representatives in Uganda
- Implement and support security measures for office, vehicles and staff as required
- Organise and support procurement and vehicle management operations
- Provide timely and sound advice to the Head of Office on administrative, financial and logistics matters

Qualifications and Experience:
- Post-secondary level education in accounting, finance, administration, economics or related (or equivalent level of informal education combined with extensive experience)
- At least 5 years of experience in financial management, including at least 2 years in a similar role in a development context, preferably with an NGO
- At least 2 years of experience related to administration or logistics- Fluency in English- Working knowledge of French
- High level of computer literacy (knowledge of well-known NGO accounting software, ideally SAGA, Excel, Word)
- Proven experience in training and capacity building in the area of administration and finances
- Good capacity and experience in systems development and documentation
- Excellent interpersonal skills and multi-tasking ability
- Capacity to work independently and within a team
- Demonstrated sense of diplomacy and negotiation
- Good understanding of humanitarian work, with experience in a multicultural working environment
- Capacity to work in a demanding environment and desire to take on challenges
- Flexibility, patience and persistence requiredConditions related to this position:
Avocats Sans Frontières provides continuous and extensive support to the AFL officer from the Secretariat and during visits onto the field.
We provide training and the opportunity for professional development within a vibrant, evolving and rewarding organisation.
ASF places a strong emphasis on commitment and fidelity and rewards such behaviour.
ASF recognises when employees are extraordinary and encourages and facilitates their professional and personal development and maturation within ASF.

- Contract of 12 months, renewable
- The gross salary level for this position is between € 1769 and € 2268 (depending on the successful candidate's professional experience).

An increase of 2% of the gross salary is given for each full year with the association.
- A monthly per diem of € 549 will be provided.
The amount will be revised annually according to the living conditions and needs in Uganda.

- Housing: the AFL officer will be provided with a house and related costs and charges are also taken care of by ASF.- Repatriation insurance is taken care of by ASF.
- Health insurance must be taken out and paid for by the expatriate.
- Leave: 25 days per year, Prorata if contract is less than 12 months.
- One return ticket (for travel to and from Uganda) at the start and completion of the contract and, for a one year contract, one return ticket to the AFL’s home country or equivalent to be used only after he/she has completed 6 months of the contract.

How to apply

CV in English and cover letter in French, indicating availability date, names and updated phone/e-mail contacts of 3 referees, should be received no later than 10 June 2009 at midnight (Brussels time) by email, fax or post at the address below:
Avocats Sans FrontièresSéverine Degée72 rue de Namur1000 Bruxelles
Fax : +32 (0)2 223.36.14
Email: sdegee@asf.beWebsite: www.asf.be

The present position will not be fulfilled in the event of ASF failing to obtain the necessary funding to continue the project.
ASF will only contact short-listed candidates.

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Project Director Job Advertisement: ADRA

The Adventist Development & Relief Agency (ADRA) is a faith-based non-governmental organization committed to the holistic development of people.

ADRA is looking for a committed and experienced professional to fill the Position of aPROJECT DIRECTOR

Summary of job:

The Project Director (PD) will be responsible for overall management of a USAID-funded, multi-million dollar PEPFAR grant with focus on Abstinence and Being Faithful (AB) to prevent HIV7AIDS targeting youth in Kenya and Tanzania.

In addition to providing technical leadership, the PD will administer'the grant, participate in or facilitate relevant partner meetings at USAID Mission, INGOs or MOH, and ensure achievement of project goals and objectives in accordance with approved work plans.

Title: Project Director, ABY Project (PEPFAR), ADRA Kenya and ADRA Tanzania

Training: Graduate level training in Public Health or medicine (MPH, MD, Dr.P.H or a combination), sociology or psychology (MA) or equivalent.

Professional qualifications (must have minimum knowledge and skill):

• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of US Government-funded HIV/ AIDS or health projects
• At least seven years of relevant professional experience working with an International NGO, USG, multilateral or private sector institutions, and CBOs/FBOs
• Knowledge of USG and MOH regulations
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including writing annual work plans and financial and program reports for a PEPFAR grant
• Computer proficiency in WORD processing, database management, spreadsheet and graphics presentations
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English

Period of employment: The current PEPFAR grant will extend until June of 2010.

Salary: A competitive salary and benefit package commensurate with qualifications and experience

Work location and travel requirements: Kisumu, Kenya. Extensive travel in both Kenya and Tanzania will be required to perform his/her work.

Applications together with detailed CVs and testimonials should be sent toadra.kenya@adrakenya.org or to ADRA Kenya Offices on Vanga Road, off Gitanga Road inLavington Area in Nairobi by January 15, 2009

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEWS

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Tanzanian Revenue Authority Jobs

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES


INTRODUCTIONTanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) was established under the Tanzania Revenue Authority Act No.11 0f 1995.

The Authority is a semi-autonomous agency of the Government responsible for the administration of the Central Government taxes as well as several non-tax revenues.

TRA would like to recruit dynamic, experienced and qualified personnel to fill vacant positions in the Departments of Taxpayer Services and Education, Internal Audit and Customs and Excise.

Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified Tanzanians for the following position:

A. TAXPAYER SERVICE OFFICERS

1.0 Purpose of the jobTo act as the first point of contact for the Authority and to provide assistance to taxpayers by responding to their tax complaints and enquiries as well as to address education needs of taxpayers in their areas of duty.

2.0 Major activities of the Job

• Respond promptly to general enquiries and complaints from taxpayers.
• Organize and conduct taxpayer education programmes either alone or in collaboration with the Zonal Principal Taxpayer Education Officer.
• Conduct outreach programme to taxpayers and the general public at trade centres, designated tax blocks and to secondary schools and college students.
• Ensure that Taxpayer Help Desks are well managed by ensuring that they meet customers/taxpayers expectations and needs in terms of publications, publicity materials and one on one assistance to taxpayers.
• Provide explanation and interpretation of tax educational materials to taxpayers and the general public through seminars, meetings or telephone.
• Distribute the Tax Perception and Contact Cards to taxpayers, analyse and compile responses from the Cards and provide recommendations to the regional management and Head office for appropriate action.
• Organize Stakeholders Forum meetings with taxpayers of the respective region.
• Conduct regular Customer Care training programmes to TRA staffs at their duty station/region.
• Write articles about their areas or general tax issues for inclusion in the Revenews magazine
• Perform Public Relations and Protocol functions in the regions.3.0 Minimum job requirements.

3.1 QualificationApplicants must be a university graduate or graduates from institutions of higher learning in Business Administration, B.Com, and Advanced Diploma in Tax Management or Accountancy.

3.2 ExperienceApplicants must have three years work experience in tax administration in tax consultancy firms, clearing and forwarding firms or from tax training institutions/colleges.

Teaching skills is an added advantage.3.3 Key competencies

• Communication skills (Fluent in English and Swahili, report writing and negotiation)
• Customer care/service skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer literate
• High integrity
• Self driven and result oriented
• Fast learner and with good judgement
• Team player

B. ASSISTANT TAXPAYER SERVICE OFFICERS

1.0 Purpose of the jobTo provide assistance to taxpayers so as to enable them fulfil their tax obligations, and ensure quality service is provided in their working areas.

2.0 Major activities of the job:-

• Manage Taxpayer Front/Help desks in high traffic offices/areas like major border stations or airports which have no Taxpayer Service Officers by providing accurate and complete responses to taxpayer enquiries.

• Organize taxpayers’ awareness programmes either to small groups of stakeholders or to one on one individual taxpayers and keep record of these programmes.
• Identify special taxpayer education and service needs at the work stations in order to improve the level of service delivery.
• Assist in collecting feedback from taxpayers on services delivered by TRA and prepare a report with recommendations to station supervisors/managers.
• Perform protocol issues at their duty stations.
• Provide inputs for inclusion in the TRA magazine and newsletter.
• Conduct customer care training programmes to staff at their stations.

3.0 Minimum job requirements

3.1 QualificationsApplicants must have a degree in Business Administration, BCom, Advanced Diploma in Tax Administration or its equivalent. Knowledge in Customer Care training or Public Relations or Communication Skills is an added advantage.

3.2 Key competencies
• Communication skills (Fluent in English and Swahili, report writing and negotiation)
• Customer care/service skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer literate
• High integrity
• Self driven and result oriented
• Fast learner and with good judgement
• Team player

C. INTERNAL AUDITORS

1.0 Purpose of the jobTo conduct audit of assigned segments of internal audit projects or information systems and to document appropriate working papers, and assist the Team Leader in writing audit reports.

2.0 Major activities of the job

a. Accumulates, verifies and analyses available data, to determine that activities audited comply with TRA regulations and procedures.

b. Tests the accuracy of the transactions he audits.

c. Evaluates the adequacy of internal control in the areas he is assigned to audit.

d. Compares actual results with planned or budgeted amounts.

e. Prepares audit findings data sheets and time reports.

f. Observes actual practices and evaluate operating techniques to identify existing and potential problem areas.

g. Identifies causes or contributing factors relating to findings and recommend possible solutions or improvements.h.

and appraises soundness, adequacy and application of accounting, financial and other operating controls as well as promoting effective controls at reasonable cost in computerized systems.

i. Evaluates data compiled during information systems audits and prepares report opinion of findings and recommends corrective action.

j. Assists in conducting a survey of each new operating function and recommends the audit procedures to be followed in operational and post implementation information systems audits.

k. Performs any other duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.3.0 Minimum job requirements

3.1 QualificationsPossession of full professional accounting or auditing qualifications such as CPA (T), CISA, ACCA, ACA, CIA or equivalent.

3.2 ExperienceThe applicant must have at least a three years work experience in auditing.3.3 Key competencies

• Communication skills (Fluent in English and Swahili, report writing and negotiation)

• Customer care/service skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Computer literate

• High integrity

• Analytical Skills

• Self driven and result oriented

• Fast learner and with good judgement

• Team player

D. INFORMATION SYSTEM AUDITORS

1.0 PurposeTo conduct audit of assigned segments of internal audit projects or information systems and to document appropriate working papers, and assist the Team Leader in writing audit reports.

2.0 Major activities of the job

a. Evaluate Information System reliability, security and integrity including Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans.

b. Evaluate the adequacy of internal control in Information Systemsc.

Provide advice on IT controls and Security at all stages of systems development, from design to post implementation or as required by Management.

d. Accumulate, verify and analyse available data, to determine that activities audited comply with TRA regulations and procedures.

e. Prepare audit findings data sheets and time reports.

f. Observe actual practices and evaluate operating techniques to identify existing and potential problem areas.

g. Identifies causes or contributing factors relating to findings and recommend possible solutions or improvements.

h. Review and appraise soundness, adequacy and application of operating controls as well as promoting effective controls at reasonable cost in computerized systems.

i. Evaluate data compiled during information systems audits and prepare report opinion of findings and recommend corrective action.

j. Assist in providing IT related assistance to other Internal Auditors and training on effective use of CAATS.

k. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.

3.0 Minimum job requirements

3.1 QualificationsHolder of a University degree or equivalent in computer science or information systems, or Bsc Engineering in Electronics or Telecommunication plus at least three years of relevant experience in Information System or Audit Department.
Possession of CISA, CIA, CGEIT or equivalent will be an added advantage.

Note: A successful candidate should be prepared to sit and pass professional certification examinations like, CISA, CIA, or CGEIT within one year of employment.

3.2 ExperienceThe applicant must have at least three years of relevant experience in Information System or Audit Department.

3.3 Key competencies

• Communication skills (Fluent in English and Swahili, report writing and negotiation)

• Customer care/service skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Computer literate

• High integrity

• Self driven and result oriented

• Fast learner and with good judgement

• Team playerE.

RATING

1.0 Purpose of the jobTo undertake minor repair work, perform both engine and Deck duties and maintain cleanliness in the patrol boat

2.0 Major activities of the job

a. Inspect boat equipments e.g checking and testing radar, GPS, compass etc

b. Warm up engine and auxiliariesc.

Pump out water from the engine roomd.
Clean the propeller blades and overhaule.
Navigate and perform bridge watch-keeping duties

f.
Perform other related duties assigned by supervisor

3.0 Minimum job requirements

3.1 QualificationsThe applicant must have a form IV certificate and should be a holder of EDH certificate from a recognised Institute and should not be more than forty (40) years old.3.2 ExperienceThe applicant must have a minimum of five years of similar work experience preferably who have served as Bosun on deck or Buson engine room.3.3 Key competencies

• Energetic and able to work for long hours

• Communication skills (Fluent in English and Swahili, report writing and negotiation)• Customer care/service skills
• Interpersonal skills

• Computer literate

• High integrity

• Self driven and result oriented

• Fast learner and with good judgement

• Team player

REMUNERATION

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.

TRA EMPLOYEES

TRA employees who meet the requirements of these posts may also apply.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Applications should include contact telephone numbers and be accompanied with Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant certificates, passport size photograph of the applicant recently taken and the names and reliable contact address (including telephone numbers) of three reputable referees.

The application should reach the undersigned by 14th January; 2009.Applicants who will not be contacted should regard themselves as unsuccessful.

COMMISSIONER GENERAL
TANZANIA REVENUE AUTHORITY
P.O BOX 11491,
DAR-ES-SALAAM

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