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Zee Communications LTD (ZANLINK); a leading and dynamic ISP in Zanzibar currently has the following vacancy to be filled urgently:
Department: Administration
Position: Administrative Assistant/ Secretary (1 Position)
Description:
Be responsible for the office welfare such as office cleanliness, operating and maintaining all office equipment, such as Fax machine, Telephone, Computers, etc.
Be responsible for the front office administration such as receiving and attending to Customers, receiving and attending to telephone calls, and ensuring filling of documents is maintained.
Manage and control the stock system. Order and disburse stock items on regular basis. Ensure the stock ledger is always maintained and updated
Handling of petty cash and ensure it is disbursed and accounted for.
Perform other duties as directed by the Head of Department or Management.
An attractive salary package with other benefit shall be made available to the right candidate. ZANLINK also provides opportunities for Trainings as well as other staff development programmes to ensure that our staff is well prepared, trained and motivated to face the challenges they confront on regular basis.
Requirements:
Qualifications and Attributes
Minimum Education of "A" Level.
Work Experience of at least 1 year
Knowledge of the general office equipment, MS office programmes, storekeeping and accounts
Fluency in both spoken and written English and Swahili
Pleasant and Presentable Nature
Dynamic, enthusiastic and hard working
Be adaptable, efficient, professional, and a team player
Nationality: Tanzanian resident.
Age: Between 20 and 28 years old
Sex: Female
Conditions:
Should be able to relocate to Zanzibar
Should commit to at least 2 years contract
Date Posted: 03 October 2008 Closing Date: 02 November 2008
The Managing Director
Zee Communications Ltd (ZANLINK)
P.O. Box 4204, Zanzibar,
Tanzania.
Category: Office & Admin Employment Type: Full-Time City: Dar es Salaam Country: Tanzania Summary: Urban and Rural Engineering Services Ltd Description: Requirements:
The candidate is expected to have a minimum of a diploma in Secretarial training with good communication skills both in written and oral English and Kiswahili Languages. Computer skills in basic application packages are essential. Experience of one year and age limit of 36 years is required.
If you are the right candidate for the position, send your application letter, detailed curriculum vitae, and photocopy of your academic certificates, testimonials
Date Posted: 25 September 2008 Closing Date: 06 October 2008
Managing Director
Urban and Rural Engineering Services Ltd
P.O Box 33055
Dar es Salaam
Category: HR & Training Employment Type: Full-Time City: Nairobi Country: Kenya Summary: A large manufacturing processing company Description:
Implement policies and procedures on Recruitment; Termination; Training and remuneration of employees for effective HR management
Implement performance management systems within the organization
Ensure total compliance with all Employment Laws
Ensure proper handling of grievances and disciplinary matters
Participate in collective bargaining
Implementation of the Organization Policy with regard to HIV/AIDS
Handling staff welfare issues
Requirements:
Possess a University degree from a reputable organization
A Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management
Should have detailed knowledge on Employment Law and related legislation
Should have strong leadership and organization skills
Should have experience in dealing with union matters and collective bargaining
Be a people person
Should have at least 4 years working experience in a similar field
Interested candidates should apply
Date Posted: 03 October 2008 Closing Date: 13 October 2008
DN.A/1012
P.O Box 49010-00100
Nairobi
Category: Research, Science & Biotech Employment Type: Full-Time City: Nairobi Country: Kenya Summary: We are processors of high quality vegetables for the highly competitive international markets Description: Requirements:
Have a degree in food science or related field
Be familiar with the Food Safety Standards
Have at least 2 years working experience in a similar position
Be willing to work in shifts
Be result oriented and able to work under minimal supervision
Date Posted: 03 October 2008 Closing Date: 13 October 2008
DN/A 1013
P.O Box 49010-00100
Nairobi
Category: Media, Communications & PR Employment Type: Full-Time City: Kampala Country: Uganda Summary: The New Vision Description:
To ensure efficient planning
To ensure quality production and minimal printing waste percentage
To manage and constantly train the production team
To ensure constant liaison with the marketing team and direct clients
Requirements:
Diploma holder or University graduate with printing technology
At least 5 years in a supervisory/managerial role in a printing environment
Good team manager and leader
Computer literate
Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone number. You must disclose your current or past salary
Date Posted: 02 October 2008 Closing Date: 13 October 2008
JJob Ref No: MN 3157 Contact Info:
Executive Selections Division
The New Vision
Executive Selections Division
Manpower Services (K) Ltd
Landmark Plaza
P.O Box 50736-00200
Nairobi
Category: Media, Communications & PR Employment Type: Full-Time City: Kampala Country: Uganda Summary: The New Vision Description: To print good quality products and ensure customer satisfaction To monitor operation of the press in particular oil and water level in order to minimize press breakdown and ensure good quality printing Requirements:
A certificate in Printing Technology with at least three years experience in web offset and sheet fed press printing respectively
Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone number. You must disclose your current or past salary
Date Posted: 02 October 2008 Closing Date: 13 October 2008
JJob Ref No: MN 3158 Contact Info:
Executive Selections Division
The New Vision
Executive Selections Division
Manpower Services (K) Ltd
Landmark Plaza
P.O Box 50736-00200
Nairobi
Category: Media, Communications & PR Employment Type: Full-Time City: Kampala Country: Uganda Summary: The New Vision Description:
To ensure all jobs are properly costed
Requirements:
A minimum of 5 years experience in printing works and costing experience
A diploma in printing technology
Computer literate
Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone number. You must disclose your current or past salary
Date Posted: 02 October 2008 Closing Date: 13 October 2008
JJob Ref No: MN 3159 Contact Info:
Executive Selections Division
The New Vision
Executive Selections Division
Manpower Services (K) Ltd
Landmark Plaza
P.O Box 50736-00200
Nairobi
Category: Project/Programme Management Employment Type: Full-Time City: Kampala Country: Uganda Summary: Our client DEEPENING DEMOCRACY PROGRAMME (DDP)-UGANDA is supported by six of Uganda's Development Partners from the Partners for Democracy and Governance. The aim of DDP is to strengthen democratic governance in Uganda through; enhancing the integrity of elections; institutionalizing an effective party system;
strengthening parliamentary autonomy and oversight; promoting citizenship education; promoting civic empowerment; and strengthening a free and professional media that promotes accountability. Description: Role: To prepare, implement and monitor contracts and agreements with program partners, suppliers, and consultants following set policies and procedures.
Key Result Areas:
1. Develop and finalize programme contracts and agreements with project partners, suppliers and consultants in line with existing guidelines and procedures.
2. Monitor compliance with contract budgets and financial reporting requirements in line with the Project Cycle and Financial and Administrative Management Systems.
3. Monitor the implementation of project partners/consultants/ and suppliers' work plans and contracts following contract agreements.
4. Provide technical input for procurement processes (e.g. Terms of Reference) and monitor compliance of all procurement undertaken with Human Rights and Good Governance Office (HUGGO) procurement procedures
5. Receive, validate and submit payment requests and requisitions in line with finance guidelines
6. Contribute to program communications strategy and specific information requirements as mandated by the Deputy Program Manager-Monitoring & Evaluation
7. Prepare and submit quarterly progress reports following set reporting guidelines Requirements:
A bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or Procurement from a recognized University.
Additional qualifications in administration or management would be desirable.
Experience:
At least five years experience in the administration or in a position of administrative responsibility in a medium to large scale to large scale NGO, private firm or public institution.
Knowledge and experience in procurement
Experience in the administration of international development programmes in general and in the realm of governance and democratization in particular would be an added advantage
Computer literate in MS Office packages and knowledge in MS Dynamic NAVISION would be desirable.
Key Personal Competences:
Communication skills; Interpersonal skills; Team work skills; Interpersonal skills; Writing skills; and capacity to work under minimal supervision.
Remuneration
Remuneration will be dependent on qualifications and experience, and will range from UGX 2million to UGX 3million inclusive of all taxation and benefits per calendar month.
If you believe you have the relevant qualifications and experience, please send your application to the address below
Provide a detailed CV demonstrating possession of the job requirements, your age, present position, current remuneration, names and addresses of three referees, copies of professional/ Academic documents, email address, and day time
telephone contact.
Date Posted: 02 October 2008 Closing Date: 13 October 2008
Contact Info:
Pila Consultants
Deepening Democracy Programme (DDP)-Uganda
THE DIRECTOR,
PILA CONSULTANTS,
P.O. BOX 9092,
KAMPALA
Category: Senior Management Employment Type: Full-Time City: Kampala Country: Uganda Summary: Uganda Agency for Development (UGAFODE) Ltd is a Christian Microfinance Institution registered as a limited liability company and licensed to operate as an NGO in Uganda. It provides financial services for micro-enterprise development.
Description: Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will be responsible for carrying out overall Executive Function including direction, management, administration and control of UGAFODE resources, to ensure that both short-term and long-term corporate objectives of growth, outreach, sustainability and transformation into MDI are well defined and achieved in target time.
He/she will provide expertise, information, and advice concerning the institution to the Board. He/she will have overall responsibility to lead a management team in their role of accountability to all stakeholders. He/ She will develop and recommend to the Board strategic business plans and policies necessary to create institutional expansion and growth. As the main link between the Board, Management and Staff, He /She will ensure that approved Board decisions and policies are appropriately implemented.
Initiate and formulate corporate strategies and objectives for consideration and approval by the Board of Directors.
Build, lead and manage teams to successfully implement Board decisions
Initiate and coordinate establishment of operational company policies and procedures for approval by the Board and ensure compliance.
Co-ordinate and make short and long term plans and budgets for approval by the Board of Directors, and ensure successful implementation within the set targets.
Ensure efficient and effective use and control of all company resources and assets, and render timely accountability for them to the Board, Donors and other stakeholders.
Ensure that all operational and financial targets are achieved.
Initiate, and co-ordinate funding proposals, present them to the Board for approval and follow them up for efficient implementation.
Constantly monitor, evaluate, and review staff and institutional performance, and take timely corrective action as appropriate.
Advise and provide to the Board of Directors and Management regular information and reports, about
changes in policy by Government and other relevant Authorities.
Ensure that all statutory, regulatory and supervision requirements and obligations are complied with.
Consulting with Heads of Functions, coordinate, convene and preside over senior Management meetings and ensure unified and effective day-to-day management and administration of UGAFODE.
Provide appropriate leadership and maintain high morale and loyalty among all employees of UGAFODE.
Promote and maintain appropriate corporate image, public relations, and be the official spokesman for UGAFODE.
Promote and ensure maintenance of net works and collaborative initiatives with relevant bodies including Opportunity International Network (OI), NGOs, Donor Agencies, Government Departments, bilateral, and multilateral agencies, both internal and external.
Carry-out any other duties as directed by the Board Requirements:
The candidate must have a Masters degree in a business related discipline from a reputable University. A professional qualification in Banking and/or Accountancy is an added advantage.
The candidate must be able to demonstrate wide experience in commercial and financial operations and knowledge in credit and risk management.
The candidate must have advanced knowledge in Micro finance services, Micro finance and banking industry Compliance Regulations, and MDI Act. Ability to conceptualize and formulate business strategies, successful implementation of business plans; ability to consolidate and maximizing results, making timely reports on the institutions' activities and performance, are necessary skills.
Should have five years experience of senior banking managerial position. He/She must have Leadership and Management Skills; with a strong commitment to company's vision, mission, and core values and with a Christian motivation to transform the lives of people and communities living in poverty.
Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years managerial experience with a work history of good communication and strong human relations skills.
Personal knowledge of Jesus Christ is added advantage.
Application procedures:
Interested candidates are to forward their applications detailing their qualifications, experience, and attaching copies of certificates and testimonials and addresses of at least three referees. A short Christian testimony may be attached
Applications should be forwarded in sealed envelopes clearly marked APPLICATION FOR POST OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Date Posted: 30 September 2008 Closing Date: 10 October 2008
Contact Info:
UGAFODE
UGAFODE
Board Executive Committee, Administrative Officer
UGAFODE Ltd, UGAFODE Limited
Plot 11/13 Nkrumah Road Plot 11/13 Nkrumah Road
P.O. Box 30815, Kampala P.O. Box 30815, Kampala
Online Application is not possible for this position. Please send your application to the Postal Address specified.
Category: Accountancy, Finance & Insurance Employment Type: Full-Time City: Southern Sudan Country: Outside East Africa Summary: Equity Bank Description:
Reporting to the Branch manager/Business Growth & Development Manager, the role holder will be in charge of the Branch Operations and ensure that the Bank's Processes and Procedures are adhered to; management of cash and provide leadership on all operational issues at the branch
Provide leadership at the Branch level on all Operation issues
ensure compliance to the Bank's policies and procedures
Cash management
Requirements:
Holder of Business related degree from a recognized university
Over 3 years working experience in the Banking sector of which 2 years must have been at management level
Experience in leading and managing teams
Holders of banking professional qualifications such as ACIB/AKIB will have an added advantage
Thorough understanding of the bank operations
Proven leadership skills
Good analytical skills
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
Good working knowledge of MS office suite
This job is open to Sudanese nationals. However, Kenyan nationals with over 2 years working experience in Southern Sudan especially in Banking may apply.
Applicants who can speak Arabic will have an added advantage.
If you meet the above requirements, submit your application quoting the job you are applying. Please include detailed CV, copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials, current pay and daytime telephone contact and email address
Date Posted: 03 October 2008 Closing Date: 14 October 2008
Category: Accountancy, Finance & Insurance Employment Type: Full-Time City: Southern Sudan Country: Outside East Africa Summary: Equity Bank Ltd Description: Requirements:
Must be Sudanese National
O level qualification C+ and above or Division II
Applicants with degrees, diplomas or working experience in Banking will have an added advantage
General understanding of the banking industry
Excellent customer service skills
Strong communication, negotiation skills
Strong analytical skills
Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
This job is open to Sudanese nationals. However, Kenyan nationals with over 2 years working experience in Southern Sudan especially in Banking may apply.
Applicants who can speak Arabic will have an added advantage.
If you meet the above requirements, submit your application quoting the job you are applying. Please include detailed CV, copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials, current pay and daytime telephone contact and email address
Date Posted: 03 October 2008 Closing Date: 14 October 2008
Category: Accountancy, Finance & Insurance Employment Type: Full-Time City: Southern Sudan Country: Outside East Africa Summary: Equity Bank Limited Description: Requirements:
A degree in Finance or Accounting from a recognized university
ACCA finalist or CPA (K)
Over 5 years relevant working experience in banking of which 2 years must have been at management level
Proven track record of strong financial reporting for inter-companies and consolidated accounts
Thorough knowledge of accounting standards
Excellent financial analytical and interpretation skills
Good knowledge on budgeting and controls
Ability to work within a rapidly moving and changing work environment
Strong communication and presentation skills
Strong analytical skills
Team player
Working knowledge of financial spreadsheet applications such as Excel
This job is open to Sudanese nationals. However, Kenyan nationals with over 2 years working experience in Southern Sudan especially in Banking may apply.
Applicants who can speak Arabic will have an added advantage.
If you meet the above requirements, submit your application quoting the job you are applying. Please include detailed CV, copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials, current pay and daytime telephone contact and email address
Date Posted: 03 October 2008 Closing Date: 14 October 2008
Contact Info:
Head of Human Resources
Equity Bank Ltd
Head of Human Resources
Equity Bank Ltd
P.O Box 75104-00200
Nairobi
Category: NGO, Community/Social Devt & Fundraising Employment Type: Contract/Temporary City: Sudan Country: Outside East Africa Summary: Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) is a non-governmental organization involved in humanitarian relief and long-term development cooperation in more than 30 countries Description:
) WORK STATION: PAGAK, SOUTHERN SUDAN
b) UNIT/DEPARTMENT: FOOD SECURITY/FINANCE
c) REPORTS TO: FIELD COORDINATOR
Provide professional and efficient financial management and ensure transparent use of resources by adhering to correct accounting principles and procedures; as well as provide administrative support to facilitate operations.
e) MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Preparation of all local vouchers and contracts.
Assisting the location manager in budget follow up.
Ensuring timely and correct accounting and reporting.
Preparation of local payrolls.
Maintaining of local staff records.
Handling of liquid assets.
Control of stocks and assets.
Any other tasks necessary to ensure donor compliance in the relevant locations
Requirements: The position requires good knowledge of financial and accounting work and routines, communication skills and ability to handle complex work environments.
Professional qualifications:
Higher Diploma in Accounting or an equivalent and a well recognized accounting qualification.
Computer literacy is a must with good knowledge of the MS Office software package.
Other competencies/abilities/skills
Work independently and professionally.
Good Analytical skills
Ability to communicate well and give feedback in a consistent manner
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to travel extensively to various field locations.
At least two years' of relevant experience in a similar job.
Fluency in written and spoken English (working language).
Intermediate Arabic is an added advantage.
Ability to participate effectively in team based activities.
Contract duration is for one year, with possibility of extension, based on good performance. Please note that this post is only for Sudanese nationals.
One of NPA's overall objectives is to promote gender equality in the organization, thus female candidates are encouraged to apply
Those interested should submit their applications with names of three referees indicating telephone contact and email addresses (covering letter and updated CV) to the contact below
Date Posted: 30 September 2008 Closing Date: 15 October 2008
Category: NGO, Community/Social Devt & Fundraising Employment Type: Contract/Temporary City: Sudan, Juba Country: Outside East Africa Summary: Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) is a non-governmental organization involved in humanitarian relief and long-term development cooperation in more than 30 countries. Description:
WORK STATION: JUBA, SOUTHERN SUDAN
b) UNIT/DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
c) REPORTS TO: PROJECT COORDINATOR
Advising line managers on issues related to finances and budgets. Control of cash flow to field locations. Preparation of vouchers and documents related to the grant. Ensuring timely and correct accounting and reporting. Assisting the project manager and local project officers in budget follow up. Quality control of contracts with local partners and subgranties. Training of counterparts in financial and administrative routines. Supervise administrative operations of the project activities Submit periodic reports to the Project Coordinator Requirements: (Knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training)
2. Professional qualifications:
A degree in Accounting, B.Com (accounting option) or a similar qualification in Accounting.
ACCA, CPA or an equivalent professional recognized accounting qualification.
Computer literacy is a must with good knowledge of an accounting software package.
Other competencies/abilities/skills:
Work independently and professionally
Good Analytical skills
Ability to communicate well and give feedback in a consistent manner
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to travel extensively to various field locations.
At least two years' of relevant experience in a similar job.
Fluency in written and spoken English (working language), but Intermediate Arabic is added advantage
Ability to participate effectively in team based activities
Those interested should submit their applications with names of three referees indicating telephone contact and email addresses (covering letter and updated CV) to the contact below
Date Posted: 30 September 2008 Closing Date: 15 October 2008
Norwegian People's Aid (NPA)
Norwegian People's Aid (NPA
Category: NGO, Community/Social Devt & Fundraising Employment Type: Contract/Temporary City: Sudan Country: Outside East Africa Summary: Concern Worldwide Description: Location: based in El Geneina with frequent travel to the field locations in West Darfur and Khartoum.
Reference No: LL/PA/D
Contract Terms: Grade A - Unaccompanied
Language Requirements: Fluent English
Contract Length: 1 year
Start Date: asap
Job Purpose:
- To coordinate and manage all field-based finance-related functions of Concern West Darfur emergency programme.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Take overall responsibility for the financial function in West Darfur and assist the Country Accountant and the senior management in maintaining appropriate financial systems and preparing reports as required by Concern the local authorities and international donors.
Controllership:
- To ensure that the Concern worldwide financial policies and procedures are implemented in a standardised manner across the Darfur programme.
- To manage the finance department activities and schedules to meet the financial reporting requirements and deadlines specified by the field office in Khartoum
- Gain a detailed understanding of various donor rules and regulations and their differing reporting requirements
- To forward to all budget holders the monthly management accounts as prepared by the Country Accountant & facilitate with programme staff the review and follow up of any issues /variances that might arise.
- To closely monitor all financial activities, and keep the Emergency Coordinator/Country Accountant advised of all situations which have the potential for a negative impact on internal controls or financial management performance
- Assist the Country Accountant with external (donor, audit firm, partner organisation, government, etc.) and internal control audits as required
- In collaboration with the Logistics Manager, and the IT officer oversee the protection of the programme assets (cash, inventory, etc.) through the enforcement of internal control policies and procedures including that fixed asset inventories are updated regularly
- To maintain up-to date knowledge of and implement local government requirements and regulations related to financial matters including statutory deductions from national staff salaries such as income tax, social security, etc
Training & Staff Management
- To be responsible for the management of the national staff of the finance department with particular focus on developing an identified counterpart as a potential replacement upon completion of the contract
- To develop and implement staff development plan for the finance department staff
- In collaboration with the HR Manager, ensure that job descriptions of the finance department staff are up-to date and staff are clear with their roles and responsibilities
- To carry out timely Performance and Development Reviews (PDR) of all finance department staff.
- To facilitate and provide basic training, technical support and guidance to the country program staff, particularly budget holders, for skills improvement in the areas of budget preparation and monitoring, budget revision, reporting, and internal control.
Treasury
- To supervise all programme office bank relations and bank account activities
- To oversee the timely preparation, review and approval of all monthly bank account and cash reconciliations
- In compliance with Concern Worldwide policies and procedures and in consultation with the Emergency Coordinator/Country Accountant ensure implementation and review of country specific policies such as authorisation limits, cash holding limits, cash movements, credit terms, advance payments, use of bank payment instruments, etc.
- To design, implement, and monitor systems and procedures necessary to maintain accurate forecasts of cash requirements for meeting future spending, including commitments
- To be responsible for timely preparation and follow-up/handling of Cash Transfer Requests to Khartoum to ensure that appropriate balances are maintained to facilitate programme implementation.
Budget:
- In conjunction with the Emergency Coordinator, assume responsibility for the annual budget process for the Darfur programme, ensuring that appropriate levels of technical support and guidance is provided to all budget holders during the process of preparing the annual country operating budget and subsequent revisions.
- Assist Programme managers with preparation of donor budgets, ensure compliance with donor regulations and to ensure their incorporation into the country annual operating budget & revisions.
Requirements: Essential:
- Qualified Accountant
- Three years management experience in finance which at least two years is in oversees experiences in emergency or development context
- Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Empathy with Concern's goals and a commitment to capacity building, protection and participation
- Good communication and training / capacity building skills
- Proven organisation, planning and management skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and lead diverse teams
- Flexible and adaptable to a changing environment
- Strong interpersonal and team work skills
- Ability to work under pressure often to strict deadlines
- Knowledge of computer applications i.e. Microsoft word, Excel, communications systems, accounting applications.
Desirable:
- Management Qualification
- Experience of work in Sudan / Horn of Africa region
- Experience in support security management plans
- Experience in working in a complex emergency context Date Posted: 30 September 2008 Closing Date: 17 October 2008
Contact Info:
Concern Worldwide
Concern Worldwide
Category: NGO, Community/Social Devt & Fundraising Employment Type: Contract/Temporary City: Sudan (the) - Ed Daein Country: Outside East Africa Summary: TearFund Description: Requirements: To start ASAP for initial contract of 12 months
An experienced food security practitioner is sought to become part of the area management team in Ed Daein as part of Tearfund's Disaster Management Programme, in the Darfur region, North Sudan.
Key responsibilities will include overall coordination, management and implementation of food security project activities. This will involve undertaking participatory needs, vulnerability and capacities assessments, designing appropriate project interventions, preparing project proposals, implementing plans and budgets, and project monitoring, evaluating and reporting.
You must be able to prioritise work in a fast-moving environment and work well under pressure. You must be a strong team player, have a good cross-cultural awareness and a genuine heart for the poor, and be prepared to live in potentially insecure conditions. All posts involve potential contact with children and the recruitment process will include specific checks related to child protection issues.
How to applyPlease apply online at
International vacancies Date Posted: 30 September 2008 Closing Date: 26 October 2008
Category: NGO, Community/Social Devt & Fundraising Employment Type: Full-Time City: Juba, Sudan Country: Outside East Africa Summary: Marie Stopes International (MSI) is a marketing-focused, results-orientated social business working in 40 countries worldwide, providing sustainable reproductive health/family planning services to 5 million clients each year Description: . Key direct responsibilities:
5.1 Strategic and Annual Planning
Objective 1: Assist the Country Director with the successful strategic development and national expansion of MSI Sudan Joint Programme, in line with the values of the MSI Global Partnership and the end goal of a sustainable organisation leading the way in the sector.
- Lead in the development of strategic plans, aimed at maximising the opportunities available to MSI Sudan as a sustainable, long term, leading service organisation.
- Maintain an overview of key developments in the sector and in the country relevant to MSI Sudan's strategy and utilise this in planning.
- Become Acting Country Director in charge of the Joint Sudan Programme when the Country Director is out of the country on maternity leave.
Objective 2: Take a strategic, forward-looking role in establishing MSI Sudan's future programme direction in South Sudan, with a particular focus on driving MSI Sudan South towards start-up, expansion, programme quality and sustainability.
- Ensure that SRH services in South Sudan are designed, managed and implemented in conformity with MSI's Global Strategic Plan and MSI Sudan's Strategic Plan.
- Oversee the development and implementation of annual operational plans, annual working budgets and marketing plans for South Sudan in conjunction with other team members, actively participating in meetings as needed.
5.2 Programme Implementation
Objective 3: Establishment and smooth functioning of an MSI South Sudan Support office.
- Establish MSI Sudan as an appropriate legal entity in South Sudan, ensuring that all relevant permits and operating authorisations are obtained to enable MSI Sudan to function efficiently.
- Ensure that robust MIS and efficient office and logistical systems and procedures are in place and are utilised.
Objective 4: Satisfactory progress to attaining the objectives of access to and utilisation of quality, sustainable SRH services in South Sudan through MSI centres in large urban areas, outreach services and a network of franchised private providers.
- Establish service centres following MSI guidelines.
- Establish MSI outreach services to public and private service centres.
- Develop a team of Reproductive Health Promoters/ peer educators linked to each centre and outreach team.
- Develop a tailored franchise programme from an initial feasibility study.
- Establish and utilise a structured monitoring programme to focus on clinical supervision and high standards of quality of care.
- Set up effective referral networks once centres are up and running to enable other NGO's, public hospitals and private clinics to refer clients to MSI centres.
5.3 Team Development
Objective 5: A motivated, productive and appropriately managed MSI team in South Sudan
- Directly manage the South Sudan Programme Team made up of essential managers and service providers able to attain objective 4 to include recruitment, induction, performance monitoring, motivation, support to personal development and dealing with disciplinary issue in line with MSI employment policies.
- Ensure that skill requirements are identified and that team members receive appropriate training to support them in performing well in their role.
5.4 External Relations and Resource Development
Objective 6: Ensure MSI Sudan is well regarded, well resourced and influential in Southern Sudan
- Along with the Country Director, act as MSI Sudan's representative in South Sudan in building and maintaining good relations with central and local government, donors agencies (actual and potential), relevant health professionals, businesses, UN agencies, NGOs and community groups, as appropriate, in order to secure a high level of support for the programme among relevant groups and individuals.
- Keep abreast of current priorities of existing and potential donors for South Sudan and design innovative projects and proposals to attract these donor funds. Ensure donor reports are on time and to a high standard.
5.5 Finance and Administration Function
Objective 7: MSI has good financial health
- Act as the link person with the Finance and Administration Manager in ensuring that effective financial management and accounting systems following MSI and international standards are established, used and maintained for South Sudan.
- Undertake financial planning and lead annual budgeting for South Sudan.
- Monitor cash flow and expenditure against budget and ensure corrective action is planned and taken where needed.
- In liaison with the Finance and Administration Manager, manage, supervise and monitor all aspects of MSI Sudan's administrative functions in South Sudan including IT management, Procurement, Logistics and general administration.
5.6 Accountability to MSI Sudan Joint Programme
Objective: A fruitful and harmonious working partnership
- Agree strategic and annual plans with the Country Director and liaise closely with the Country Director over resource development.
- Report to the Country Director in a timely fashion in accordance with MSI Sudan requirements.
- Actively participate in country-wide meetings and learning processes and provide cover and mutual support to operations in North Sudan as required.
5.7 Other
Perform any other duties that ensure the smooth and effective running of MSI Sudan as a whole (both North and South programmes).
6. Key Tasks
The post holder must continuously exercise judgement and initiative in prioritising activities in order to discharge the key responsibilities detailed above. This will involve adopting innovative approaches as circumstances require and accordingly no rigid task pattern should be adopted especially during the start-up phase where all SMT members must pull together in launching MSI Sudan.
7. Performance indicators:
1. A vibrant MSI Sudan, bursting with energy and innovative ideas for future project activities.
2. Recruitment and training of suitable centre teams accomplished.
3. Centres and outreach functioning and show a steady increase in CYPs, MSPs and income to cost from date of opening.
4. Robust financial and human resource management systems are followed.
5. Quality monitoring systems are established and the necessary follow up action is taken.
6. Positive feedback received in HO from donors, Government Officers, UN agencies and other NGOs. "Good relations" developing into positive benefits for MSI Sudan.
7. In-country donor funding has been raised.
8. Programme Budget is monitored and corrective action taken where needed to ensure there is no overspend.
9. Good coordination between SMT with good cohesion and interactions between the Regional Managers and the Joint Managers at Head Office.
10. Reporting to MSI Sudan Joint Programme is timely and of good quality
Requirements:
All requirements essential unless otherwise stated.
Knowledge
- Education to degree, or preferably Masters, level in a field that has relevance to this post. Clinical experience is desirable but not essential.
- Understanding the issues surrounding provision of family planning and reproductive health care services internationally.
- Understanding the major policies of large bilateral and multilateral donors.
- Knowledge of and commitment to contemporary team development principles.
Experience
- Experience of implementing service delivery projects/ programmes. Previous experience of MSI programmes is desirable.
- Ability to work in partnership with other NGOs, government bodies and donors to achieve programme objectives.
- Successful institutional donor fundraising experience.
- Demonstrated financial planning/management experience
- Experience of managing teams within an organisation.
- Ideally, a blend of experience in both the commercial and NGO sectors.
Skills
- Excellent report writing, communication and inter-personal skills.
- Strong strategic, analytical, negotiation and organisational skills.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Strong administrative, IT and logistical skills.
- Ability to speak Arabic (desirable).
Personality
- Strong personal commitment to the goals of MSI and the vision to put it into practice. You must be pro-choice on reproductive health.
- Openness to learning and adapting to new ideas, new functions and a hardship environment.
- Collaborative approach to team working.
- Inspirational and persuasive.
Other
- Ability to travel extensively
To apply, please review the attached job framework then email your CV and covering letter explaining why you consider yourself qualified and motivated for this particular position, quoting the reference number
Date Posted: 23 September 2008
Contact Info:
Marie Stopes International (MSI)
Marie Stopes International (MSI)
