From the Daily news of 6th August 6, 2014
Background
Tanzania Mainland has been granted support from the Global Partnership for
Education (GPE) for the period 2014/15-2016/17 to support implementation of
the Primary Education Development Programme (PEDP III), Adult and Non
Formal Education Development Programme (ANFEDP) and Folk Education
Development Programme focusing on Improved Literacy and Numeracy for
children aged 5 to 13 years. The support will be provided through the
Literacy and Numeracy Education Support (LANES) programme.
In order to ensure strong coordination of activities that are being
implemented by different entities (Education Ministries, Institutes and
CSOs) the Ministry plans to recruit five staff members to form the LANES
National Coordination Unit on a one year contract basis, renewable on
proven good performance.
LANES Finance Officer (REF NO: LANES/NCU/03/14)
Position Summary
Reporting to the LANES National Programme Coordinator, the Finance Officer
will be responsible in ensuring that all financial aspects stipulated in
the LANES 0Rerational Manual, Agreement and general Government financial
guidelines and procedures are adhered to,
Duties and Responsibilities will include facilitating
Implementing Ministries Chief Accountants in ensuring that:
i. LANES Funds transfers to different MDAs are timely done;
ii. All implementing MDA’s financial transactions are timely and accurately
recorded in the financial system and as per agreed financial reporting
requirements;
iii. MDAs prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and year-end cut-off
schedules with due dates for submission of key tasks and working papers;
iv. LANES financial reports are timely consolidated.
v. Specialized financial advice on general accounting issues and processes
relating to the quarterly and year-end financial reporting is done.
vi. Financial procedures that aim to uphold the integrity of the LANES
programme are known to all actors.
vii. All financial audits are supervised; and
viii. Expertise and knowledge on issues related to finance is provided
throughout.
Key Qualifications and Experience
i. A Degree in Finance, Economics, Financial Management, or equivalent-A
Masters Degree of the same will be an added advantage;
vii. Demonstrated capacity in Results Based Financing and reporting;
viii. A clear Understanding of current Government Financial Systems and
procedures;
ix. Excellent working knowledge of Kiswahili and English languages; and
ii. A minimum of five years of working experience as Results Based M&E
Specialist
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Terms of employment
Maximum Employment contract for all Positions of 1 year (renewable)
Salary is negotiable and will depend on candidates’ experience
Terms of Employment for all positions is a one year contract, renewable on
a proven good performance.
Information
Interested candidate should submit a Letter of Interest and 0/ (Quoting the
Reference Number for the position being applied for) to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Education and Vocational Training
7 Magogoni Street,
S. L. P.9121,
11479 Dares Salaam
Or Deliver by Hand to: 7 Magogoni Street. 11479 Dar es Salam Tanzania
