Vacancy title:
Programme Coordinator

Jobs at:
Ministry of Finance and Planning

Deadline of this Job:
28th May, 2018

Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

JOB DETAILS:
Ref.N0.EA..7/96/01/J/126

President`s Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat on behalf of the Ministry of Finance and Planning, invites qualified Tanzanians to fill 5 vacant posts as mentioned below;

INTRODUCTION:
MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND PLANNING
The Ministry of Finance and Planning manages the overall revenue, expenditure and financing of the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania and provides the Government with advice on the broad financial affairs of Tanzania in support oi the Government economic and social objectives.

The Ministry oversees budget preparation and execution. The Ministry monitors fiscal developments during the year and reports to Parliament. The Ministry also formulates and manages revenue policies and legislation that are presented to parliament. its responsibilities include preparing the Central Government budget; developing tax policy and legislation; managing Government borrowings on financial markets; determining expenditure allocations to different Government institutions; transferring central grants to local Government; developing regulatory policy for the country's financial sector in cooperation with the Bank of Tanzania and representing Tanzania within international financial institutions. The Ministry is also vitally concerned with the performance of the Tanzanian economy, international trade, monetary affairs and other aspects of the global economy that affect Tanzania’s domestic performance. Given the Ministry’s wide ranging advice and policy role, Ministry officials work closely with officials in other Ministries, agencies and departments to unsure that the Government overarching poverty reduction strategies are implemented and objectives attained.

The Government of Tanzania is implementing Phase V of the Public Finance Management Reforms Programme (PFMRP). The main objective of the programme is to support the achievements of national development goals by providing support to strengthen core public financial management systems and outcomes.

PROGRAMME COORDINATOR -1 POST

Reports to: Programme Manager
Job Purpose: To ensure that the PFMRP Programme is effectively implemented by providing support to senior management of MOFP and all beneficiaries in programme design, implementation and performance management. Supervision: Direct: all staff of the PFMRP Secretariat indirect: Zanzibar Programme Administrator

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the review and update of the PFMRP Strategy document, annual plans and budgets;
  
• Prepare and disseminate the programme calendar of events, reporting deadlines
  
• Ensure that efficient Secretariat services are provided to all programme committees, key meetings, development partners and external consultants undertaking programme management related tasks;
  
• Coordinate and facilitate the implementation of programme activities;
  
• Ensure that the PFMRP budget is executed as planned, in compliance with GOT financial and procurement regulations;
  
• Liaise with other PFM reform initiatives to ensure synergy and avoid duplication of effort or identify any critical gaps in coverage of programme implementation;
  
• Coordinate preparation of programme performance and progress (M&E) reports;
  
• Coordinate monitoring and evaluation of implementation of programme activities including the provision of support for supervision missions;
  
• Provide early warning on likely obstacles to implementation of the plans;
  
• Provide quality assurance advice on s day to day basis and identify sources of follow up support on more complex PFM issues;
  
• Management responsibility for all members of the Secretariat to ensure acceptable levels of performance;
  
• Ensure that there is an effective communication strategy to maximise awareness of, and support for the programmme;
  
• Regularly review programme implementation to assess conformity with agreed annual work plans;
  
• Liaise with development partners on the scope, content and timing of their assistance, and ensure complementarity and effectiveness of the assistance;
  
• Developing and conducting Change management and Leadership Development in support of the programme; and
  
• Perform any other tasks reasonably assigned by the Programme Manager.

Main outputs: Responsible for ensuring that the following outputs are produced:

• PFRMP Programme Strategy, Plan and budgets
  
• Annual calendar of events
  
• PFMRP M&E framework
  
• M&E reports
  
• Committee meeting minutes
  
• Final reports from M&E and other evaluation exercises
  
• Financial management and procurement reports
  
• Annual programme audit reports

Physical and Financial Assets:
Overall responsibility for all Secretariat assets, including budget funds, and equipment

Special Conditions:

• Required to travel on a regular basis
  
• May have to work outside standard working hours

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERENCE

• At least Master Degree either in Project Programme Management, Finance, Economics or Business Administration
  
• Must have at least five years’ experience in a senior PFM related management role
  
• Proven management skills
  
• Proven track record of working effectively at Senior levels in Government and the Development Community
  
• Good awareness of PFM concepts, requirements, practices and standards
  
• Previous experience in a comprehensive PFM reform exercise
  
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power point

Parson Specification:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  
• Able to work under own initiative and without supervision
  
• Excellent attention to detail
  
• Able to handle and organize multiple competing tasks
  
• Works well under pressure

REMUNERAUON
Attractive remuneration package

MODE OF EMPLOYMENT
Four (4) years contract.

Job application procedure

• All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania of not less than 18 years of age;
  
• Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
  
• Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;
  
• Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates; Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates; Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts; Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates; Birth certificate.
  
• Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted Form IV and form VI results slips; Testimonials and all Partial transcripts.
  
• Applicants employed in the Public Service should route their application letters through their respective employers;
  
• Applicants who have/ were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply;
  
• Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts; Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE); Certificates from Foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU);
  
• Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed/advised to indicate;
  
• A signed application letters should be written either in Swahili or English and Addressed to Secretary, Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretarial, 27 Bibi Till Mohammad Road, PO. Box 63100, Makiaba Complex, 11102 Dar Es Salaam.
  
• Deadline for application is 28th May, 2018 and;
  
• Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview;
  
• Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action;

NOTE: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the following address; http://portal.ajira.go.tz and not otherwise (This address also can be found at PSRS Website, Click ‘Recruitment Portal’)

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PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT