NEW EMPLOYMENT OPPARTUNITIES

Position: SENIOR MANAGER – PUBLIC RELATIONS & CORPORATE AFFAIRS

Location: Dar es Salaam

Deadline :Nov 14 2013

Description:

JOB PURPOSE To advice on the overall NMB public relations policy in order to promote the bank's public image, promote the organization's products and responsible for developing an overall Public Relations/ Corporate Social Responsibility strategy and action plan. Public relations responsibility Being the key point of contact for external media relations to ensure positive representation of the bank and its products in newspapers and other media sources. This also includes managing key media engagement as the bank’s key spokesperson and as delegated by the CEO from time to time. • Implement a structured programme to facilitate appropriate levels of interaction with Government officials for business purposes, image and policy influence.
• Providing political, social and economic landscape to support Management business decisions through: Public policy & political risk monitoring and reporting on issues that may be relevant to NMB. Issues & Stakeholder Management – Identification, intervention and management of potentially damaging issues that may arise from press reports and other media outlets. Bringing these proactively to the CEO and Management for internal deliberation. Crisis communication plan implementation, team structure management and crisis management preparedness. Should be adept in preparing crisp and well thought through business communiqué’s using media outlets such as press, radio, and television. Maintain cordial relationships with both print and electronic media houses. Maintain cordial relationships with relevant Ministries, Permanent Secretaries, Regional commissioners etc. and ensure that appropriate Government stakeholder’s engagement strategies are in place. Corporate Social Responsibility: • Lead the development and delivery of the bank’s CSR strategy. • Define the policy for NMB’s community initiatives in alignment with agreed guidelines as determined by Management from time to time. • Collaborating with business units to maximize potential from community investments involving leveraging client relationships and identifying revenue opportunities. • Preparing and presenting regular project reports internally and externally via the website, staff magazines and annual reports. • Identifying and pursuing relevant external platforms for Management to enhance the profile of the bank’s community activities. • Chair the internal Corporate Social Responsibility and Donations Committee. Internal/external events • Manage annual internal Staff calendar events such as Family day, etc. • Facilitate external NMB sponsored CSR events such as ‘Financial inclusion’ initiatives in the branch network.

Qualification:

COMPETENCIES
• PR/ CSR contextual understanding

• Advanced Stakeholder management skills
• Managing relationships

• Well-developed Negotiation skills

• Managing interpersonal relations

• Business communication skills

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
• Degree in any of the social sciences

• Excellent background experience in mass communication and experience in public relations of at least 3-4 years at Management level

How to apply:

How to apply
Send your applications to:
Recruitment & selection manager,
Human resources, NMB Plc,
NMB House building, fist floor,
Azikiwe/jamhuri,
P.o Box 9213, Dar es salaam.
Tel: 2161132/2161140/2161122
From the guardian November 5, 2013
Kigali Institute of Management Jobs Nov 2013
 

Kigali Institute of Management (KIM) is a fully accredited private Institution offering business management degree programs and various professional courses, KIM wishes to recruit qualified and dedicated applicants for academic positions at the following levels:

1. Lecturers

Applicants must be holders of PhD or a Master's degree with at least 3 years teaching experience in any of the following fields: Accounting, Finance and Quantitative Methods and/or Statistics with management background from a recognized university.

In addition applicants must have the following:

Full-time university teaching experience as a Tutorial Fellow/ Assistant Lecturer for at least three (3) years

Holds a professional qualification in Accountancy such as CPA and ACCA.

Applicants who have registered for PhD degree will have an added advantage.

2. Tutorial Assistants

Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor's degree with at least Upper Second class honors in any of the following fields: Accounting, Finance and Quantitative Methods and/or Statistics with management background from a recognized university.

The applicant must also hold part or parts of professional qualification in accountancy such as CPA or ACCA and be willing to study further and qualify as a Certified or Chartered Accountant

In addition applicants must be prepared to pursue Master's degree in their respective area of specialization

Terms of Service The terms of service for the above include a generous medical scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance. Successful candidates will be offered two (2) year renewable performance - based contract.

Applicants should submit application letters and curriculum vitae (CV) and give full details of educational and professional qualifications, work experience present post and salary, applicant's telephone number and e-mail address.

Certified copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant's competence in their area of specialization.

Applicants and Referees should write directly to:

RECTOR
KIGALI INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT P. 0. BOX 2895
KIGALI

Applications and letters from therefore should be received not later than Friday, 8th November 2013.

Enquiries:

For details related to job specifications and general requirements, kindly visit our website:www.kimrwanda.com

KIM is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.



National Bank of Rwanda Jobs Nov 2013


The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) wishes to recruit 2 candidates to the position of Senior Economist at the grade of Senior Officer for the Research Department and 5 temporary staff at the grade of Assistant Officer for the Credit Reference Bureau Division, in Financial Stability Directorate. Details of the requirements are indicated below :


Senior Economist ( 2 positions)

Reports to : Manager, Policy Research & Analysis

Job description

  • Conduct research on macroeconomic and fmancial sector developments.
  • Employ quantitative methods to analyse and forecast key economic and financial sector variables for informed policy making.
  • Assist in developing terms of reference and identifying appropriate research methodology for studies to be undertaken.
  • Carry out ex- post analysis of different monetary and financial policy impacts.
  • Conduct research on issues pertinent to monetary and financial integration in regional blocks where Rwanda is a member

Academic and professional qualification

  • At least a Master’s degree in Economics or Financial Econometrics.
  • Experience in an area of research in the fields of macroeconomics or banking
  • Experience in Economic policy analysis

Skills and knowledge

  • Knowledge of at least one data analysis software like E-views, Matlab, Stata or Pc-give.
  • Knowledge of all the four is an added advantage.
  • Proven writing and presentation skills in English language

Maximum Age : 35 years


Temporary staff at the grade of Assistant Officer ( 5 positions)

Reports to : Manager, Credit Reference Bureau

Job description

  • Collect the data on fmancial institution’s debtor portfolio, repayment history, new credits, credits outstanding, and bounced cheques and review information declared by financial institutions to ensure accuracy and reliability ;
  • Responsible for the reprocessing of new credits, bounced checks by :

    - Verifying the accuracy for all submitted information according to the requirements ;

    - Creating BNR identification number for new clients in the system or picking the existing number from the database ;
  • Ensuring all new clients hold their identification numbers whether new borrowers or new cheque defaulters ;
  • Confirming that all submissions related the new loans and bounced cheques have been processed and validated in the database ;
  • Ensure the accuracy, completeness of risk and arrears on loans reports ;
  • Analyse briefly the monthly submission regarding the risk and arrears on loans report, to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Maintain the information in the central database and ensure the data therein is Accurate and up to date.

Academic and professional qualification

  • At least a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Management, Accounting, or related field
  • Master’s degree in the above mentioned field is an added advantage.

Minimum years of experience

  • At least 2 years of experiences in banking activities

Maximum Age : 40 years

The interested candidates to the above positions are required to complete the Online BNR application form available on BNR website ; www.bnr.rw/career. The completed form will be submitted together with scanned copies of their degrees and testimonies through recruitment@bnr.rw. Deadline for submission is 08th November, 2013 before 5:00pm.



In Country Coordinator , Oceaneering - Tanzania


MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Local Administration and Logistics for Tanzanian Operations.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

·         Represent the Company at the onshore work location as required

·         Provide onshore Administration and Logistical support

·         Provide personnel 'meet and greet' services. Arrange transits to/from arrivals/departures in country and to/from client departure points, and organise local accommodation as required

·         Maintain and submit all records and reports to relevant authorities as may be required by the Company.

·         Liaise with relevant Dubai based Operations and Project Management and Project Coordinator on as required basis with regard administration and logistics issues.

·         Provide assistance to Dubai based Management to ensure projects are being executed within the guidelines of the agreed contract

·         Liaise with other sub contractors as required working within relevant operations

·         Monitor and control Passport and Visa status of individuals already working in or intending to work in Tanzania

·         Coordinate with Dubai operations to apply for Visas and work permits as required and as necessary to ensure individuals have correct visas and permits

·         Liaise with shipping and customs agents regarding all equipment and stores shipments into and out of Tanzania

·         Logistics control of goods and spares arriving and departing both onshore and offshore locations. Ensure shipments are packaged and dispatched in condition suitable for air/sea freight with correct export documentation and all relevant paperwork as advised by relevant logistics department

·         Provide assistance with submission of client invoices, and expediting outstanding receivables where necessary

·         Assist with HSE/ Operational/ QA/ QC audits as required

ROTATION

You will be required to work 40 hours per week.

You may be required to work outside these hours/ days to suit operational requirements. No additional payments will be made if the hours of work or additional days are exceeded.

Working at other Oceaneering Regional offices may be a requirement

OTHER

Carry out work in accordance with the Company Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems.

Perform the assigned tasks with due diligence regarding the integrated Management Systems of the Company.

Eliminate waste of whatever form, to suggest the use of more environmentally friendly substances and practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of the Company.

Desired Skills and Experience

Good oral and written communication skills in English (E)

EXPERIENCE

·         Work: Relevant Tanzanian Visa process experience (E)Relevant Tanzanian customs import/ export requirements (E)

·         Software: Microsoft Office (E)



Underground Maintenance Manager at Bulyanhulu gold mining


UNDERGROUND MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Reporting to the Engineering and Maintenance Manager, we seek to appoint an Underground Maintenance Manager at our Bulyanhulu gold mining operation in Tanzania. The objective of this position is to provide leadership, management and technical expertise in the application and safe & efficient operation of production maintenance engineering services to the mining process. This covers management of an HME production fleet as well as other production services in support of the mining operation. These activities must be executed in conjunction with other departments within budget, operating criteria, standard operating procedures, policies and legal requirements.

KEY RESULT AREAS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Design and implement appropriate process changes to ensure the safe and efficient operation of equipment to meet the mining plan, and provide and maintain surface and underground workshops and other infrastructure required to adequately maintain equipment.
• Identify Capital projects which can add value to the business, and then support the implementation of such projects to ensure successful improvements.
• Ensure the mine’s equipment, assets and resources are maintained in good condition and according to the company’s maintenance strategy.
• Provide technical support to the operation.
• Ensure the Supply Chain department is advised of correct equipment and parts specifications and adequate stock levels.
• Ensure a risk assessments are in place and maintained for production engineering processes, and where risk is inherent, to minimise risk by the necessary procurement of critical spares, procedures and controls.
• The mine custodian of energy management, and therefore setting up structures to minimise consumption and cost.
• Maintain equipment to the highest standards and availability.
• Put in place a system to manage contractors, including a regular review of contractors KPI performance.
• Supervise the execution and quality standards of all contractors.
• Analyse, develop, implement and oversee the Code of Practices, policies and procedures.
• Apply analytical troubleshooting on problems and act in an advisory capacity to subordinates and colleagues on engineering matters, and reporting any significant risk to the Engineering Manager.
• Implement an effective training and development program for employees to develop their skills.
• Implement employee performance evaluations as per company policy, addressing employee performance as well as identification of a skills pool and high potential employees.
• Create a safety culture whereby employees have pride and ownership of their workplaces.
• Implement a measurement system of cost awareness and ongoing search for cost reduction opportunities.
• Implement a continuous Improvement system within the workforce, where employees are motivated to explore & implement improvements for the betterment of the employees and the business.
• Foster a culture of Teamwork where all employees work together and share their skills for the betterment of the team. All expats must have a defined training role for national employees.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Education Requirements:

• Recognised Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering.
• Certified Mechanical / Electrical Engineer
• Management Qualification. 


Experience Requirements:

• At least 10 years experience in a similar role on deep level trackless mining operations.
• Sound knowledge and experience of maintaining underground HME.
• Thorough knowledge and experience with HME management systems, technical and maintenance management systems.
• Thorough knowledge and experience with water supply & pumping systems, ventilation, refrigeration, compressed air, electrical reticulation & logistical systems for transport of men, rock & material.
• Extensive Maintenance Planning and analytical troubleshooting experience.
• Experience in the management of budgets, technical, operational, people and maintenance activities on a mine.





Careers at KPMG IDAS 


 KPMG IDAS is about delivering development in new ways, and our work is based on five areas: achieving programme results and outcomes; supporting equitable development through grant management; improving public sector service delivery and improving accountability for donors and citizens; making Africa a better place to do business through Private Sector Development; and rebuilding fragile and post-conflict states.



If you have experience or interest in these or other areas of development work and are about fresh ideas and doing things differently, we want to hear from you. Please click on this link www.idasafrica.com to provide us with your cv details.



JHPIEGO TANZANIA JOBS NOV 2013

Jhpiego is an international non-profit health organization affiliated with the Johns Hopkins University. For 40 years now, Jhpiego has empowered front-line health workers by designing and implementing effective, low-cost, hands-on solutions to strengthen the delivery of health care services for women and their families. By putting evidence-based health innovations into everyday practice, Jhpiego works to break down barriers to high-quality health care for the world's most vulnerable populations. Jhpiego is implementing a number of projects in Tanzania and wishes to fill the following positions:



Clinician and/or Counselor - Mobile Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Team [Three Posts]



Job Site: Iringa, Njombe or Tabora

Duration of Assignment:9 months with option to renew

Responsibilities:

Works in collaboration with the mobile VMMC team (and regional and district authorities) to offer high volume VMMC services at mobile and outreach sites in their assigned region.

Meets with health facility in-charges and community leaders to introduce and schedule the VMMCservices.

Collaborates with the peer promoters and other demand creation agents to initiate and/or participate inVMMC demand creation in targeted communities. "'

Identifies opportunities for the program to increase demand, efficiency and quality of program delivery.

Participates as a member of the team providing high quality VMMC services (group education, individual counseling, STI screening and treatment, linkages to care and treatment, male circumcision, and post-operative care) as assigned and according to MOHSW guidelines.

Participates in the collection and reporting of M&E data, as required by the program.

Participates in the set up and break down of mobile sites, management of commodities, and other logistics required to provide services.

Other duties related to providing VMMC services, as required.

Participates in regional, district and Jhpiego meetings, as required.

Develops and maintain excellent relationships with colleagues and local officials.

Stays current in knowledge in the field of VMMC and HIV/AIDS in general.

Required Qualifications:

Must be a licensed nurse, nurse/midwife, clinical officer, assistant medical officer or medical officer in good standing.

Must participate in VMMC training (to be offered by the program) and be deemed competent in VMMCservice delivery.

Must be willing to be based in Iringa, Njombe or Tabora with extensive (weekly) travel to rural areas. Travel up to 80% of the time.

Must be physically fit to assist with set up and break down of services in sites.

Must demonstrate self-management (i.e. motivation, dealing with pressure, adaptability)


Finance Assistant [Three Posts]


Job Sites:Njombe (1), Iringa (1), Tabora (1)

Summary Scope of Work:

The Regional Finance Assistant is responsible for assisting the Finance department with various finance functions and to ensure the smooth running of the finance office. This includes handling of expense reports, filing of documents. Provides support to the Finance Officers and assists with other finance tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities:

Examines financial documents such as invoices, expense reports and other documents at regional offices to ensure the completeness, accuracy, reasonability and validity of financial data before they are sent to Dar es Salaam.

Ensure that funds spent at regional offices are spend in accordance with Jhpiego's financial policies and procedures as outlined in the Jhpiego Finance and Accounting policies manual for country offices, Travel Policy, Banking Policy, Procurement Policy, Petty Cash Policy and any other policies.

Ensures that payments supporting documents at regional offices for field activities are sent to Dar esSalaam in time and make necessary follow ups at field venues as determined by the finance manager.

Assists in monitoring and reconciling supplier statements from respective regional offices on regular basis and ensures timely settlement of bills.

Responsible for reviewing petty cash documents at regional offices before they are sent to Dar esSalaam for requesting replenishment. .

Maintain a register for all invoices received at regional offices as well as a register for all deposit slips for funds deposited into Jhpiego' s bank account at regional offices ..

Assists in monitoring and reconciling travel expenses and project expenses to individual advances on a regular basis.

Ensures that all staff at regional offices deposits unspent advances to the bank within 48 hours after submission of their expense reports.

Assist in preparation of ad hoc financial reports as needed.

Ensures that financial documents from the regional offices are sent to Dar es Salaam on a timely basis (at least twice a week).

Participate in inventory count as needed.

Provide guidance to regional office staff on finance related policies and procedures.

Provide guidance/feedback to Finance Manager to ensure the sound functioning of the Jhpiego regional office on finance related matters.

Required Qualifications

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration and an effort to acquire a CPA or its equivalent.

Minimum of 1 - 2 years relevant experience in finance or accounting.

Additional years of relevant work experience may be substituted for educational requirement

Knowledge of USAID regulations would be an added advantage.

Previous experience with nonprofit organization will be an added advantage.



Program Officer [Four Posts]


Job Site:One each for Dar es Salaam, Iringa, Njombe and Tabora

Responsibilities:

Provide programmatic support for the implementation of Jhpiego's activities related to the scale up of voluntary medical male circumcision in Tanzania.

Support procurement orders, the movement of commodities and human resources and follow contracts and other agreements.

Develop and help to manage budgets, as required.

To be the liaison between technical staff and supportive functions, including coordinating with Jhpiegostaff on all logistics processes, including storekeeping and warehousing, transport, procurement, and finance.

Support M&E, supervision, and quality assurance activities as needed.

Support preparation and implementation of training of male circumcision providers and peer promoters.

Ensure that resources for program implementation are available by requesting supplies and materials as appropriate and identifying consultants to assist with activities, develop scopes of work for staff/consultants and work with support staff to make logistical arrangements for staff/consultant travel.

Assist the Program Director or Regional Program Managers to complete all Jhpiego and donor reports in a timely manner and provide prompt feedback to donor requests for information.

Assist in the development of strategic plans, work plans, quarterly and annual reports and other program-related documents.   

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure the sound functioning of the program.

Required Qualifications

BA or higher in business, management and/or public health

At least 2 years' experience working in a related health program at the regional or national level including planning designing, budgeting, coordinating logistics and documenting results.

Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Demonstrated experience contributing meaningfully to the management and coordination of a donor-funded initiative.

Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.

Excellent written and oral English and Kiswahili skills.

Demonstrated self-management (i.e. motivation, dealing with pressure, adaptability).

Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail, Internet).

Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% time.



Application Instructions:

For All Positions -Tanzanian nationals who have previous experience working with an international organization are preferred. Jhpiego offers a competitive package to the selected candidate in line with salary history, academic qualifications and relevant experience. If you feel you are the right candidate, apply in confidence, indicating the post you are applying for on top of the envelope. Please include your up-to-date CV with three contactable professional references, covering letter and your salary history. Applications which do NOT include ALL of this information will NOT be considered. The application to be addressed to:

Human Resources Manager,

Jhpiego,

PO Box 9170,

Plot 72, Block 45B, New Bagamoyo road, Victoria

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania



Please note that, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Closing date is Friday 15th November 2013 at 2.00pm.   



Procurement Officer , Mbeya


Walter Reed Program is seeking qualified candidate to fill the position below.  Cover letters and resumes should be sent to the Human Resources Manager, P.O. Box 6396, Mbeya or e-mailed to;  jobswrpmbeya@gmail.com.  NOTE:  to be considered, applicants must put the TITLE OF THE JOB in the SUBJECT LINE. Deadline for submission of the application is Wednesday November 20th, 2013. Those who do not meet the minimum requirements as detailed below should not submit applications.



Job Title:           Procurement Officer

Reports to:      Procurement and Logistics Manager

Location:         Mbeya



General Overview

Responsible for the day to day management of all aspects of WRP’s procurement, transportation and inventory processes. 



Duties and Responsibilities



·         Develops and/or maintains in-depth knowledge of rules and regulations related to procurement, asset management and contracts, specifically in regard to USG and HJFMRI policies and procedures.

·         Makes local purchases in line with HJFMRI and Tanzanian procurement rules.  Supervises the quality of the products and serves provided, the time frames, and the competitiveness of prices in line with the HJFMRI’s professional code of ethics.  Liaises and negotiates with suppliers to ensure the best value for money.

·         Prepares purchase orders for purchases in line with programmatic and administrative needs in compliance with established procedures (PR’s, PO’s, sole source justifications, etc.).  Overseas the competitive bidding process.

·         Responsible for the administrative supervision of internal and external orders; ensures that all documents relating to orders (waybills, packing lists, etc.) are correctly completed, collected and filed.

·         Oversees the conditions of acceptance of materials arriving by WRP transport or contracted means (truck, plane, etc.), as well as the organization and preparation (including packing and documentation) of materials to be shipped.

·         Oversees the storage, packing and management of stocks (logistics, stationary, etc.) and the management of WRP storage facilities.

·         Complies with storage rules for stored products (expiration dates, cold chain, etc.).  Reviews and updates stock cards weekly.

·         Responsible for rising the HJFMRI inventory in accordance with the frequency defined by the Logistics Manager and produces a yearly inventory report.

·         Negotiates the conditions of vehicle hire contracts under the supervision of the Logistics Manager.

·         Organizes and documents the agreement to rent offices and storage facilities. Ensures that all related documentation is approved, completely documented and filed in an organized manner.

·         Prepares activity reports and ensures that procurement statistics are regularly updated (yearly procurement plan, Outstanding PO report, vendor database, etc.). 

·         Develops and implements a Regional Office site monitoring plan (to include Dar); including at least one visit on a bi annual basis to verify compliance.  Provides recommendations for minimizing risk and assists in the implementation of improvement plans. 

·         Immediately informs the Logistics Manager and Operations Director of any information that could have an impact on the compliance policies or on the safety and security of staff, damage, loss or attempted theft of HJFMRI goods and properties.

·         Develops and/or maintains WRP procurement orientation and training materials and coordinates with other WRP staff to ensure integrated and comprehensive procurement guideline.



Qualifications:



·         Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Economics or Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Material Management from qualified Institutions.

·         Minimum of three years experience  in the field of logistics and/or procurement

·         Willingness to travel to field sites

·         Good communications skills (English and Kiswahili)



·         Excellent computer skills









Senior HR Advisor , KCB Bank Tanzania

Position: Senior HR Advisor

Location: Dar Es Salaam

Deadline :Nov 10 2013

Description:

Senior HR Advisor: Reporting to the HR Business Partner, the Senior HR,Advisor will provide the requisite generalist HR support to specific business functions in the implementation of HR strategies, processes, and initiatives Key Responsibilities Manage staff resourcing and recruitment planning as per approved staff establishment. To provide a comprehensive and professional Human Resources advisory and support services to stakeholders. Implement HR strategies, policies, procedures and other change initiatives Performance Management - to work with the business function to ensure adherence to the performance management system for all staff in line with company policy and processes reviewing regularly with line managers and HR team. Talent Management- Supporting line managers on succession planning and ensuring development plans are in place for key roles. Drive induction programs, performance tracking for probationary staff and subsequent confirmation. Monitor and control staff operational costs at optimal levels. Provide necessary Human Resource Management Information for decision making.

Qualification:

•University Degree from a recognized institution
Possession of a postgraduate degree in a related field will be an added advantage.
• Professional qualification in Human Resource Management.
• A minimum of 4-6 years management experience in a HR Generalist role in a dynamic organization, having had generalist responsibility for a business unit or business area.
• Strong experience of recruitment and development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, experience of building and maintaining relationships internal and external to the organization.
• Experience of partnering with third parties and budget management.
• Must display superior verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Good Planning and Organizing, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of the Labor laws

How to apply:

The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.
To be considered your application must be received by Nov. 10, 2013.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
JOB REF: HR092013



PROJECT MANAGERaa

Position: PROJECT MANAGER

Location: Dar es Salaam

Deadline :Nov 14 2013

Description:

the purpose To take full responsibility for the successful delivery of business/technical solutions in support of the strategic and operational objectives of NMB of:- • A business critical project of medium size and complexity, or • A major work-stream of a large and complex project, or • Several smaller, less complex, projects Ensuring that projects are delivered on time, to budget, and to quality expectations and in compliance with NMB project policies, standards and methodologies PROJECT DEFINITION AND PLANNING •Assist in defining business requirements to meet NMB’s strategic objectives, including the •Define, scope and plan the project and agree structure and deliverables •Prepare and agree detailed project/sub project responsibilities •Ensure all such investment is well funded and that the senior management are aware of their responsibilities in achieving the successful delivery of the associated projects •Agree and secure resource requirements for the Project PROJECT MANAGEMENT •Responsible for up to 5 large/medium sized or several small project management initiatives, acting either alone or managing small numbers of staff (matrix management: - often from the BAU line who are seconded part-time to the project) •Set up and chair team and Management meetings as appropriate •Establish and maintain the correct structures to control and monitor the initiation, progress and delivery of the project or comply with the correct structures set up by the Head of Corporate Support Services to control and monitor the initiation, progress and delivery of the project •Actively participate in all phases and activities of the project and provide specialist guidance to the project team, particularly in project definition, requirements analysis, business and technical design and change control activities •Control/co-ordinate the work of the project team, allocating tasks, monitoring progress, ensuring awareness of responsibilities and securing commitment to successful project delivery •Prepare current and accurate forecast of costs, cash flow, timescales and resource requirements and agree with the Project Steering Committee as required •identify and manage all programme/project issues and risks including their appropriate escalation and contingency management •Identify all products and tasks associated with their completion. Prepare and maintain detailed and accurate project and resource plans, with current estimates for activity completion •Monitor and control the use of resources and funds against the original budget or, where appropriate the latest allocation. Gain agreement for all changes to the project as necessary •Provide regular and accurate progress reports and updated plans on a regular basis as required to the Head of Corporate Support Services/Project Steering Committee •Ensure that operational support staff, where appropriate, are adequately trained and prepared for implementation of the solution, that the operational handover is well planned and managed, without any adverse effect on existing systems and processes, and that all SLA commitments are fully achievable •Manage the process of procuring the external supply of resource and services, and lead the negotiation of major contracts with external suppliers in conjunction with Procurement •Prepare a quality plan for each project that outlines the overall approach to quality, identifies the standards to be employed and/or developed in the preparation of all products and plans for the process of quality assurance, review and control •Ensure that all tasks are carried out comply with departmental procedures, mandatory quality standards and agreed architectural framework as appropriate •Manage the full project lifecycle from business case, the hand over of project deliverables and completion of the project to post-project review ensuring quality deliverables throughout •Ensure benefits are managed and tracked for each project in line with Steerco expectations. •Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, Closing and the Project STAFF MANAGEMENT: •Agree resource plans with the Head of Corporate Support Services and manage the recruitment of staff, contractors and external consultants, as appropriate •Manage and lead the project team, providing assistance to less experienced staff by giving guidance and supporting on the job training, as appropriate •Regular review of individual and team performance targets •Delegates effectively, allowing team members to take responsibility for performance •Proactively and creatively develops team’s skills encouraging learning and knowledge transfer and recognizing achievements •Identify any training needed to support project implementation planning delivery of training within project timescales •Contribute to the performance assessment of staff undertaking sub-project work •Act in the absence of the Corporate Support Services Manager as required COMPETENCIES Drive for results Technical skills/knowledge Innovative problem solving skills Planning, organizing, monitoring Team player Quality, high standards and controls Service excellence

Qualification:

•A Bachelor degree in Building Economics (QS) or Architectural studies.
•Project Management (PRINCE2, PMP etc.) or related subjects
•Experience of working in a high pressure, results driven environment.
•Master’s degree in any related field will be added advantage
•Adequate knowledge to governance, control and risk management.
•General knowledge on arbitration procedures
•Proven ability to effectively work within teams at all levels
•Awareness of the Bank operations as a whole.
•A good understanding of planning and budgeting processes and methodology
•Experience in any renovation or construction work

How to apply:

How to apply
Send your applications to:
Recruitment & selection manager,
Human resources, NMB Plc,
NMB House building, fist floor,
Azikiwe/jamhuri,
P.o Box 9213, Dar es salaam.
Tel: 2161132/2161140/2161122
From the guardian November 5, 2013




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