PLANNING AND FINANCE OFFICER

BUILDING SUSTAINABLE ANTI-CORRUPTION ACTION PROGRAMME

VACANCY: STATE HOUSE

1.0 BACKGROUND

The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania and the United Kingdom Department for International Development have set aside funds for operation of a five year Anti- corruption Action (BSAAT) Programme. To deliver this programme, a Programme Delivery Team will be created in State House to coordinate implementation across multiple beneficiary institutions. It will be led by a Coordinator and staffed by two officers:- Planning and Finance Officer and a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.

The aims of the programme are aligned to the strategic objectives of the National Anti Corruption Strategy and Action Plan (NACSAP III), which are:

· Promote efficiency, transparency and accountability in public and private sectors.

· Effective enforcement of anti-corruption measures.

· Build capacity of watchdogs and oversight institutions.

· Effective political leadership in the fight against corruption.

2.0 POSITIONS

The Permanent Secretary, State House, invites qualified Tanzanians to fill the under mentioned three (3) vacant posts.

2.2 PLANNING AND FINANCE OFFICER

JOB TITLE: PROGRAMME PLANNING AND FINANCE OFFICER

REPORTS TO: PROGRAMME COORDINATOR
DUTY STATION: STATE HOUSE, DAR ES SALAAM
TERMS AND ENGAGEMENT: 30 MONTHS CONTRACT, RENEWABLE.

JOB DESCRIPTION/ DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
a. The Planning and Finance Officer is expected to work with programme beneficiaries to prepare agreed budgets, account for expenditure through government systems, and liaise with the National Audit Office to ensure timely and effective discharge of audits.



b. He/she will be accountable for technical preparation of budgets and financial reports that are fully compliant with Government and Donor (DFID) requirements. The main focus of this role will be to ensure beneficiary plans represent value for money, compliant with financial rules, and properly accounted for.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
a. The successful applicant is expected to be a serving government employee with a MA/MSc degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The position demands a strong set of planning and financial skills, and the successful applicant will demonstrate experience in the following competencies:

· Financial management including budgeting, forecasting, etc.
· Resource-based accounting and IFMIS
· Value for money through budgeting, procurement and delivery
· Audit and assurance
· Project and programme management

b. Experience of working with international organizations and/or international donors is desirable, and the successful applicant will have excellent command of written and spoken English as well as Kiswahili.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
a. The Programme operations shall be run according to existing government standard operating procedures.
b. The salary scale for this job is expected to be between TZS 4-6m/- per month, funded by international partners. This is inclusive of all additional allowances (such as housing and travel).

GENERAL CONDITIONS

(i) Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) attached with one recent passport size photos; certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts and birth certificate.

(ii) Deadline for application is two weeks after publication.

(iii) Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview.

ALL APPLICATION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:-

PERMANENT SECRETARY,

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE,

STATE HOUSE,

1 BARACK OBAMA ROAD,

P.O. BOX 9120,

11400 DAR ES SALAAM.