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Employment Opportunity

YAV works to improve citizen participation, transparency, and accountability of the health sector in Tanzania. We are currently in the process of re-establishing the organization as ‘Movement for Health Governance Ltd’. This is an exhilarating time for the organization, and we are now looking to fill two exciting positions to support our growth and development YAV is currently seeking competent person for the position listed below.

Finance and Administration Officer- Full time employment
Responsibilities: Responsible for rigorous implementation of YAV’s financial and administration policies. Train and supervise accounts and administration department of YAV. Maintain appropriate communication and relationship with donors. Maintain professional record of books of accounts in accordance with the YAV financial manual and International Accounting Standards.

Clarify and monitor implementation of approved annual and quarterly activity budgets in collaboration with the Management Team. Ensure strict and transparent implementation of YAV’s procurement system in Collaboration with the Management Team and in accordance with YAV’s policies. Ensure safety measures of office equipment and properties, including control of stores. Produce timely quarterly and annual financial reports. Cause annual independent audit for YAV’s accounts. Ensure security of office and YAV properties. Ensure a conducive working environment.

Qualifications and experience:

(a) First degree in accounting as a minimum or equivalent and must be a CPA holder

(b) At least three years experience in the areas related to your responsibilities.

(c) Knowledge and experience of Tanzanian taxation system and financial regulations

(d) Understanding of Tanzania labor laws.

(e) Ability to relate to staff at all levels.

(f) Strong computer skills and accounting packages.

(g) Solid skills in writing and speaking both English and Swahili.).

(h) Ability to work under tight deadlines and long hours when needed. i) Ability to work independently while being a strong team player and creating a strong team spirit.

Programme Coordinator
You shall be reporting to: The Executive Director, while Heads of Departments will report to you in terms of YAV’s programme activities and logistics
Your key roles and responsibilities shall be: Effectively advise and coordinate the implementation of YAV’s programme activities through Heads of Departments. Strengthen the existing monitoring framework for YAV programme strategy. Oversee proper monitoring and documentation of YAV activities using logical framework model. Assist programme staff in focusing for results and indicators. Effectively monitor annual work plans and budgets, and other activities as may be determined in conjunction with the ED. Ensure that responsible officers write timely and results-based reports, while you present these reports to the Management Team and YAV’s Board of Trustees. Take a lead role in the design and implementation of periodic impact assessments for YAV’s Programme. Manage the scheduling/timing of planning, implementation, reporting and other key events of the programme. Manage YAV’s Website and coordinate production of YAV’s publications

Desirable Qualities: A post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline. At least 2 years or demonstrable experience in Managerial post related to monitoring and evaluation. 1 -2 years experience of strategic planning, organizational development and performance management. Confident in building effective relationships with people across, and outside the organization. Excellent skills in analysis and decision-making, monitoring and evaluation methodologies, ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative data, exceptional oral and written communication skills, good knowledge of Microsoft office suit and high level of IT competence, time management and organizational skills to manage staff, and ability to facilitate learning and sharing
Applicants should send:

(a) an application letter,

(b) employment and salary history,

(c) 3 full addresses of references,

(d) an updated CV which includes your complete contact details.

The application deadline is 29th April, 2009

Application materials will be retained by YAV.

Send applications to:

The Executive Director,

Youth Action Volunteers,

P.O Box 12183,

Dar es Salaam,

Tanzania

or

by e-mail to

job@yav.or.tz.

The selection process: YAV is conducting this appointment on equal opportunity principles and will welcome applications from candidates who can fulfill the requirements of the post irrespective of gender, age or disability.

If you do not hear from us by 15th May 2009, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.