JOB OPENINGS, DEADLINE 22/04/2014 AND 29/04/2014

Post: Receptionist/Secretary

Company: International school of Tanganyika

International School of Tanganyika (IST) enjoys a repution,developed since 1963,as a leading educational institution in Africa. IST employs 120 teaching staff and 200 support staff, representing 19 nationalities. Over 1000 students, of 64 nationalities, are currently enrolled at the school.

IST has strong reputation for academic achievement, a rich curricular programme and high degree of commitment to community engagement and service. We are proud our balanced programme that prepares students to be active and healthy citizens with diverse interests.

Applicants are interviewed from suitably,qualified and experienced Tanzanian candidates to fill the above post.Due to the volume of applicants,we will only be able to contact those candidate who are shortlisted.Expected start of employment-July 15^th,2014.

Qualifications:

Certificate in Secretarial studies from recognized institutions

Experience

A minimum of two years working experience in the relevant field

Summary of the Role

Reporting to the Administrative Manager, the Receptionist will operate a switchboard telephone, receive telephone call and fax, receive and send packages and mails and provide an efficient and courteous service in a helpful and informative manner. The receptionist will be required to perform secretarial duties in support of general office activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.      Receive and welcome visitors to Reception, directing them to their destination, dealing with general queries and making referral to other members of staff as appropriate

2.      To operate the School switchboard and deal with school related telephone queries and forward calls to staff as appropriate

3.      To assist with the receipt and recording of incoming parcel and mail and providing postal services as required.

4.      To provide other general administrative duties i.e. faxing, and photocopying.

5.      Carrying out simple administrative functions and day to day secretarial works where required.

6.      To assist in creating and maintain a professional and welcoming reception area.

Additional Duties:

·         Be familiar with school policies and procedures.

·         Attend staff meeting as required.

·         Carry out any other related duties as assigned by school Director and or Administrative Manager from time to time

Remuneration

An attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with the qualifications and experience will be offered to the successful candidate.

Mode of Applications:

Applications in electronic form only, should be forwarded to not later than 02:00pm on Tuesday 29^th April 2014. Please include the following as single Pdf attachment:-

·         Cover Latter including name of position applying

·         Resume or CV

·         Names and positions of at least three referees(Who are not related to the applicant) with their current telephone and email addresses

Please keep attachments less than 2 megabytes in total

Post: Civil society Officer

Company: Kepa

Kepa-the Finnish NGO platform is a membership organization of Finnish NGOs and CSOs working on the issues of international development, global justice and equality. It has country offices in Tanzania, Mozambique, Nicaragua and Thailand.

Kepa is seeking a civil Society Officer for its country office in Dar es salaam, Tanzania for a two year period of time starting from June 2014 or otherwise agreed.

The Civil society will participate in the planning and implementation of kepa’s global programme in close collaboration with local CSOs and Kepa’s headquarters in Helsinki, Finland. The Civil Society Officer will work under supervision of Kepa’s Country Director in Tanzania.

Responsibilities

·         Participate in the joint planning, coordinating and implementation of kepa’s programme in Tanzania and in the East Africa region,together with local colleagues, country Director  and other kepa offices;

·         Monitor and analyze the roles,space and state of civil society in Tanzania in the East African region

·         Identify parters and network and build cooperation with them together colleagues at Kepa’s headquarters in Helsinki

·         Develop Kepa’s umbrella role regionally,including close contacts with Kepa’s member organizations and their partners in the region

·         Follow and influence the trends that affect the practices in the development cooperation work of CSOs

·         Write news,columns and articles to kepa media and communication channels,as well as to kepa’s member organisations and other Finnish CSOs.

Key qualifications for successful job performance

·         Academic degree in development studies or related areas;

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Finnish and English Language

·         Knowledge of and experience in varied roles of the civil society and the strengthening process of civil society actors:

·         Experience in working in developing country, preferably in East African region

·         Knowledge of the work and development cooperation of Finnish and Southern CSOs

·         Good cooperation and networking skills

Additional assets

·         Working experience from Tanzania or the East Africa region

·         Activities in CSOs

·         Working Knowledge of Kiswahili.

Salary and Conditions of Employment

Salaries at Kepa are determined based on the requirements of the job and on the employee’s qualifications. The conditions of employment are based on the policy called “Empoyment Regulations”.

For more information about the conditions of employment contact Sisko Leino (Ms) by email:sisko.leino@kepa.fi

How to apply

The deadline for applications is 22.04.2014. Please send the application and CV by email to rekry@kepa.fi

Please write “CS Office” as reference in the subject field of the e-mail massage.

For further information about the position please contact Programme Advisor, Osterinen at: kaisu.osterinen@kepa.fi