Job Vacancies at STEPS Tanzania – 2 Positions

Job Vacancies at STEPS Tanzania – 2 Positions

STEPS Tanzania

STEPS Tanzania is a non-for-profit Health and human development organization and dedicated to  sustainably improving the lives of the people it serves by providing integrated, locally focused, and locally driven solutions. STEPS Tanzania striving to make Health Care, Education, and Community Development  a human right for all people. STEPS Tanzania staff includes experts in Public health, adult education, socio  economic development, administration and Management, civil society, gender, youth-specific issues,  research, Learning and technology – offering an unprecedented range of skills to address today’s  interrelated development challenges. STEPS Tanzania work with various local and global institutions,  emphasizing partnerships with the Ministry of Health, President’s Office Regional Authorities and Local  Government, Ministry of Health, Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA), development partners,  agencies, academic and non-academic institutions, implementing partners, civil society organizations,  community-based, and faith-based organizations. 

Opportunities for year 2024

Position: Program Technical Advisor (1 post) 

Report to: Executive Director, 

Location: STEPS Tanzania, HQ Offices, Dar es Salaam. 

Main tasks 

• Support Technical and programmatic development, implementation and monitoring ∙ Develop and Implement Knowledge Management Strategies: Design and execute strategies  for capturing, organizing, and disseminating information, establishing systems for sharing  best practices, lessons learned, and innovative ideas within the organization
• Coordinate Resource Mobilization Efforts: Collaborate closely with management and  technical staff to identify funding opportunities and address resource gaps, implementing  strategies such as grant applications, partnerships, and collaborations for effective resource  mobilization
• Conduct Training and Capacity Building: Organize training programs aimed at enhancing the  knowledge management skills of staff members and provide capacity-building support for  resource mobilization activities, ensuring teams are well-equipped to pursue and secure  funding opportunities
• Support the Management in maintaining productive partnerships with Key Ministries, funders and non-state actors
• Support Program staff in developing annual work plans and project reports, and ensures  timely preparation of reports and responses to questions from the leadership
• Other duties as assigned by the direct Supervisor
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by  the individuals assigned to this job.
• They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all  responsibilities, skills, effort, or working conditions associated with employment.

Education Requirement: 

• Bachelor’s degrees in one of the following or related fields: Medicine/ Medical Doctor, Public or  International Health, Community Development, Behavior Change Communication, Behavioral  Sciences. Master’s degree in public health or one of the above, is an added advantage. 

Professional and work Experience: 

• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in technical capacity building in public health  (training, technical assistance, facilitation), programming and leadership, primarily in the  context of public health interventions with/ and social and behavior change communication  (SBCC) project or program.
• Demonstrated experience and extensive knowledge in working with the non-governmental  organizations, as well as with international donors.
• 3-5 years of experience in senior technical leadership or program management/party leader  role in communicable disease prevention, and / with SBCC-specific program, providing technical  input to a large-scale involving advocacy, interpersonal communication, and community  mobilization, mass communication and strategic use of data in the public, private/commercial  and NGO sectors.
• In-depth knowledge and demonstrated experience of working with Key and Vulnerable  Populations in community based, public health interventions.
• Extensive experience in designing, implementing, monitoring and reporting on capacity building  in multiple components (advocacy, training, SBC, public/private sector) of communicable  disease prevention and care, or public health programs.
• Familiarity with Public health project related indicators, particularly the collection, analysis and  reporting of agreed indicators’ data

Essential Skills 

• Proven leadership skills, mentoring, teamwork, delegation, partnerships (facilitate dialogue and  communication across various sectors, institutions and geographic administrative levels) ∙ Fluent in Swahili and English, including excellent writing, oral and visual presentation skills;  desirable training skills.
• Ability to assess priorities and carry out a variety of activities with a high level of accuracy and  timeliness.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to initiate and implement activities with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) and the Internet. ∙ Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather, interpret, and analyze  complex data to inform public health strategies and interventions.
• Advanced knowledge of public health policy development and implementation, demonstrating  the capacity to navigate regulatory frameworks, advocate for evidence-based practices, and  contribute to policy advancements.

Additional Information: 

• Typical Physical Requirements: Works in a typical office environment
• Working conditions, including travel and overtime: extensive travel between Dar es Salaam and  Project Districts/ regions (12 to 25% of trips)

STEPS Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive package for the selected  candidate in line with salary history, academic qualifications and relevant experience. Please send your  application (Cover letter, CV and relevant Academic Transcript, and for professional awards, please  include it. All in one PDF document) to info@steps.or.tz . Channel your application to:

Executive Director

STEPS Tanzania Head Office

P.O.BOX 3330

Kijitonyama,

Kinondoni- Dar es Salaam. 

After review of CVs; we shall have an interview for the best candidates following our evaluation grid. 

Application deadline is on 04th March 2024.

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Job Title: Finance and Administration Officer

Reports to: Finance and Administration Manager

Supervision: N/A

Level: Team Member

Duty station: Dar Es Salaam

Duties and Responsibilities

• The position holder will contribute to the implementation of project performance.
• He/she will be responsible for the financial health and risk management of the organization, responsible for the performance of the finance & administration business units under the supervision of Finance and Administration Manager.
• Job Summary: The Finance and Administration Officer will provide critical support and guidance on administrative and general finance matters under the supervision of the Finance and Administration Manager.
• Responsibilities include ensuring completeness of payment vouchers, timely procurement, transaction posting, bank reconciliation, liaison with field offices, payment complaints management, logistics coordination, and adherence to organizational procedures.

Duties

• Support the preparation of organizational and project budgets on time
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Ensure statutory deductions like NSSF and PAYE are submitted, and VAT exemptions are granted
• Prepare monthly budget variance reports for each business area
• Prepare financial reports and seek ways to reduce costs and maximise resource use.
• Perform day-to-day functions of the finance and administration department
• Develop cashbooks, general ledger and bank reconciliations
• Support preparation for audits

Qualifications, Experience & Skills Required

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
• Additional Qualification: A reputable professional accounting qualification recognized by NBAA is preferred in this position
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial and grants management, with a minimum of 5 years’ direct NGO work experience
• Experience in preparation of budgets and financial reports for international donor agencies such as USAID, Global Fund and others
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations e.g. Income Tax Act, Federal Award requirements e.g. 2 CFR 200, and others

STEPS Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive package for the selected candidate in line with salary history, academic qualifications and relevant experience.

Please send your application (Cover letter, CV and relevant Academic Transcript, and for professional awards, please include it.

All in one PDF document) to: info@steps.or.tz . Channel your application to:

Executive Director:

STEPS Tanzania Head Office

P.O.BOX 33307,

Kijitonyama, Kinondoni- Dar es Salaam.

After review of CVs; we shall have an interview for the best candidates following our evaluation grid.

Application deadline is on 04th March 2024.