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On behalf of SELF Microfinance Fund (SELF MF), Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill 27 vacant posts as mentioned below.
1.0 SELF MICROFINANCE FUND (SELF MF)
SELF Microfinance Fund (SELF MF) is a corporate entity under the Ministry of Finance and Planning. It was incorporated on the 4th September, 2014 to take over the operations and obligations of SELF Project. SELF MF is registered as a Company limited by Guarantee under the Companies Act, 2002 of the United Republic of Tanzania with registration number 112091. It is wholly owned by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania through the Treasury Registrar. It has an independent governing Board which oversees its strategic direction while the Management Team led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) executes the day-to-day activities of the Fund.
1.0.1 CREDIT OFFICER II-16 POSTS
1.0.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To undertake awareness raising and sensitization of wholesale and retail clients;
ii. To conduct area mapping and active marketing campaigns by paying visits to potential customers in order to attract new clients;
iii. To closely liaise with Fundโs borrowers to ensure timely loan repayments;
iv. To conduct credit appraisals for loan applicants and recommend eligible borrowers;
v. To prepare and present credit appraisal reports to the Branch Manager for review and approval as defined in the Fundโs approval matrix;
vi. To ensure the Branch meets or exceeds the loan targets as agreed upon in the business plan;
vii. To conduct client de-briefing during loan releases;
viii. To report and assist the Fundโs Legal Officer in litigation matters against borrower clients;
ix. To prepare and present credit applications to the Branch Manager for review and recommendation for approval by the relevant authority;
x. To prepare and submit loan portfolio management reports to the Branch Manager for review and guidance;
xi. To file out loan applications, credit analysis, and loan request summaries and submitting the same to loan committees for approval;
xii. To ensure post-disbursement compliance with approved terms and conditions as well as reviewing expiry of credits,ย progress of repayment, insurance, and post fact mortgage;
xiii. To assist in controlling the recording, deposit, and withdrawal of security documentation;
xiv. To be responsible for collateral valuation, monitoring, and reconciliation with the same with original documents;
xv. To ensure compliance with credit approval terms, conditions, and regulatory requirements;
xvi. To prepare loan agreements and ensuring that they are complete and accurate according to applicable policies;
xvii. To evaluate clientsโ credit data and financial statements in order to determine the degree of risks involved in lending money to the clients;
xviii. To consult credit associations and references to exchange credit information on clients;
xix. To evaluate the financial status of clients by producing financial ratios;
xx. To make recommendations about procedural/policy changes; and
xxi. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by his/her Supervisor.
1.0.3 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holders of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Finance, Banking, Financial Management, Development Finance and Investment Planning, Microfinance, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Agricultural Economics, Commerce or Business Administration majoring in either Finance, Banking, Microfinance, Accounting, Entrepreneurship or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
1.0.4 EXTRA QUALIFICATION
i. Ability to sale and market SELF MF Products ii. Ability to negotiate with clients
iii. Ability to analyze and interpret loan applications iv. Ability to recover defaulted loans
v. Good communication skills
vi. Readiness to work anywhere in Tanzania
1.0.5 SALARY SCALE- SMF SS 4
1.1 ICT OFFICER II-1 POST
1.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To perform daily administrative functions which involve monitoring the performance of the main system and back up servers by ensuring that they run properly and any trouble shooting is resolved promptly;
ii. To ensure that hard disks have adequate space for data storage and processing;
iii. To assist in system and network maintenance;
iv. To trouble-shoot systems and network;
v. To perform or direct web site updates;
vi. To identify problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback, and correct problems or refer problems to appropriate personnel for correction;
vii. To maintain understanding of current web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional
conferences, workshops, or groups;
viii. To develop or validate test routines and schedules in order to ensure that test cases mimic external interfaces and address all browser and device types;
ix. To write, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram, and apply knowledge of computer capabilities;
x. To write or contribute to instructions or manuals in order to guide end users;
xi. To provide routine system support for remote office connectivity, system applications and desktop hardware installation remotely or through contract support;
xii. To assist the implementation of Network Security within the Local and Wide
xiii. To establish installation requirements and ensure that the operating systems do not interfere with one another; and
xiv. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by his/her superior.
1.1.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holders of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Information Technology, Information System, Computer Engineering, System Engineering, or equivalent qualification from recognized institution.
1.1.3 EXTRA QUALIFICATION
i. Ability to sale and market SELF MF products ii. Ability to negotiate with clients
iii. Ability to handle customers iv. Flexibility on job rotation
v. Ability to recover defaulted loans
vi. Good communication skills
vii. Ability to work under pressure
viii. Readiness to work anywhere in Tanzania
1.1.4 SALARY SCALE- SMF SS 4
1.2 INTERNAL AUDITOR II-1 POST
1.2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To assist in planning, organizing and conducting audit functions within the Fund;
ii. To assist in developing efficient and effective internal auditing systems and coordinate planned audit activities;
iii. To assist in preparation and implementation of annual internal audit plans and strategies;
iv. To assist in preparing and conducting periodic reviews of Internal Audit Manual in consultation with the Head of Internal Audit, who prescribes the internal audit approach, methodology, policies, procedures and guidelines;
v. To ascertain compliance to applicable laws and regulations; internal policies and procedures; plans, budgets and financial regulations;
vi. To ensure execution of special investigations, special inspections and surprise checks as may be instructed or reported cases may apply;
vii. To ensure compliance to accounting, auditing and other applicable standards and guidelines set by professional bodies;
viii. To assist in reviewing of annual financial statements before their submission to
external auditors and advise the Fundโs Management accordingly; and
ix. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.
1.2.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holders of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Accountancy, Finance, Auditing, Commerce or Business Administration (majoring in Accountancy or Finance) or equivalent qualifications from any recognized institution. The candidate must possess CPA (T), ACCA, ACA, CIA, or equivalent professional qualification recognized by NBAA.
1.2.3 EXTRA QUALIFICATION
i. Ability to sale and market SELF MF products ii. Ability to negotiate with clients
iii. Ability to handle customers iv. Flexibility on job rotation
v. Ability to analyze and interpret loan applications vi. Ability to recover defaulted loans
vii. Good communication skills
viii. Ability to work under pressure
ix. Readiness to work anywhere in Tanzania
1.2.4 SALARY SCALE- SMF SS 5
1.3 LEGAL OFFICER II-1 POST
1.3.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To assist in recording and custody of contractsโ implementation, follow up and
ensure that contractual obligations are met;
ii. To participate in vetting all legal documents emanating from outside SELF MF in which the Fund is a party;
iii. To assist in reviewing all legal documents, i.e. contracts, agreements, and the like, for all departments and financial hubs and ensure compliance to all existing regulations;
iv. To participate in search and follow ups with the Registrar of the Companies and
Land Registry with regard to registration matters, verification of titles & legal rights, assignment and or transfer of titles, valuation & disposal of collaterals, etc. as and when required;
v. To assist in preparing monthly report of legal matters attended;
vi. To assist in receiving, register and file police case files, letters and other corresponding documents submitted to the Fund for legal advice; and
vii. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by his/her superiors.
1.3.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holders of Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) from recognized institutions and must have attended and passed Internship or Postgraduate Diploma from Law School of Tanzania.
1.3.3 EXTRA QUALIFICATION
i. Ability to sale and market SELF MF products ii. Ability to negotiate with clients
iii. Ability to handle customers
iv. Flexibility on job rotation
v. Ability to analyze and interpret loan applications vi. Ability to recover defaulted loans
vii. Good communication skills
viii. Ability to work under pressure
ix. Readiness to work anywhere in Tanzania
1.3.4 SALARY SCALE- SMF SS 5
1.4 ACCOUNTANT II-1 POST
1.4.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To assist in updating and reconciling the general ledger monthly and make the necessary adjustments in respect of pending transactions appearing in the suspense accounts;
ii. To assist in monitoring of cash reserves and investments and prepare and reconcile bank statements monthly or as guided by the accounting policy;
iii. To participate in issuing of cheques for all accounts due and ensure payment transactions are properly recorded and entered into the computerized accounting system;
iv. To participate in preparing financial statements;
v. To assist with the preparation for annual audit and attend to audit queries/requirements as relates to accounting deficiencies;
vi. To assist in updating the computerized accounting system, financial files, and key accounting records;
vii. To reconcile the accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers including the loan portfolio account and ensure the sum total of the individual accounts is equal to the control account figures in the respective ledgers;
viii. To participate in preparing journal summaries/journal vouchers for transactions
such as purchases, imprest retirements, adjusting entries, and posting them accordingly as guided by the chart of accounts;
ix. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by his/her Supervisor.
1.4.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holders of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Accountancy, Finance, Commerce or Business Administration (Majoring in Accountancy or Finance) or its equivalent from any recognized Institution. The candidate must possess CPA (T), ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification recognized by the NBAA
1.4.3 EXTRA QUALIFICATION
i. Ability to sale and market SELF MF products ii. Ability to negotiate with clients
iii. Ability to handle customers iv. Flexibility on job rotation
v. Ability to analyze and interpret loans
vi. Ability to recover loans from defaulters vii. Good communication skills
viii. Ability to work under pressure
ix. Readiness to work anywhere in Tanzania
1.4.4 SALARY SCALE- SMF SS 5
1.5 ACCOUNTS OFFICER II-1 POST
1.5.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To assist in preparing various payment reports, schedules, and lists of various expenditures;
ii. To assist in maintaining cash controls and checks and balances through
appropriate segregation of duties;
iii. To participate in monitoring cash reserves and investments,
iv. To participate in preparing and reconciling bank statements monthly as guided by the accounting policy;
v. To examine payments;
vi. To serve as a cashier for both receiving and paying funds, issuing receipts for funds received, and obtaining acknowledgement for funds paid;
vii. To deposit and withdraw funds from bank accounts and prepare bank reconciliation statements;
viii. To maintain ledger accounts, journal, cashbook, and other accounting records and reconciles control accounts in the general ledger with subsidiary ledgers;
ix. To prepare bills and other debt documents; and
x. To perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
1.5.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holders of Bachelor Degree or Advance Diploma in one of the following fields: Accountancy, Finance, Commerce or Business Administration (majoring in Accountancy or Finance) or Intermediate Certificate (Module D) or equivalent qualifications recognized by the NBAA.
1.5.3 EXTRA QUALIFICATION
i. Ability to sale and market SELF MF products ii. Ability to negotiate with clients
iii. Ability to handle customers iv. Flexibility on job rotation
v. Ability to analyze and interpret loan applications vi. Ability to recover defaulted loans
vii. Good communication skills
viii. Ability to work under pressure
ix. Readiness to work anywhere in Tanzania
1.5.4 SALARY SCALE- SMF SS 4
1.6 PLANNING OFFICER II-1POST
1.6.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To participate in organizational reviews, communicating results to top management, and developing strategies based on organizational reviews;
ii. To participate in review of the Fundโs performance and provide recommendations
on strategies that may be adopted to increase effectiveness and efficiency in fulfilling its mandate;
iii. To assist in preparation of the Fundโs strategic plan, medium term plan, and annual action plan;
iv. To participate in monitoring the implementation of the Fundโs Annual Action Plan, Strategic Plan and Fundโs Performance Contract in liaison with the Human Resources section;
v. To assist in preparation of periodic performance reports and ensure their filing;
vi. To assist in consolidating and monitoring the implementation of resolutions from different meetings;
vii. To participate in designing, controlling and impacting evaluation mechanisms for integrated projects; and
viii. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by his/her Superiors.
1.6.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holders of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Economics, Agricultural Economics, Statistics, Project Planning and Management, Development Finance and Investment Finance or any other related fields from a recognized institution
1.6.3 EXTRA QUALIFICATION
i. Ability to sale and market SELF MF products ii. Ability to negotiate with clients
iii. Ability to handle customers iv. Flexibility on job rotation
v. Ability to analyze and interpret loan applications vi. Ability to recover loans from defaulters
vii. Good communication skills
viii. Ability to work under pressure
ix. Readiness to work anywhere in Tanzania
1.6.4 SALARY SCALE- SMF SS 4
1.7 INSURANCE OFFICER II-1POST
1.7.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To develop a comprehensive marketing plan and work with agents in developing sales goals and action plans;
ii. To establish a protocol for changing the terms of the service contract and
stipulations for default and termination of the contract;
iii. To ensure that there is safe-keeping of all relevant records, data, documents, or files for a period approved by the Fund;
iv. To prepare suitable limits on transactions;
v. To maintain confidentiality of all customer transactions all the times;
vi. To identify marketing strategies based on the Fundโs objectives, market characteristics, product costing, and mark-up factors as related to agency services;
vii. To identify business opportunities, negotiate and close business deals, and maintain extensive knowledge of current market conditions;
viii. To develop and oversee implementation of customer service charter and identify and implement value added customer service;
ix. To Provide guidance to the Fundโs clients in marketing their products;
x. To call on clients and make presentations on solutions and services that meet or predict their future needs; and
xi. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by his/her Supervisor.
1.7.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holders of Bachelor Degree in Insurance or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
1.7.3 EXTRA QUALIFICATION
i. Ability to sale and market SELF MF products ii. Ability to recruits loans
iii. Ability to negotiate with clients iv. Ability to handle customers
v. Flexibility on job rotation
vi. Ability to analyze and interpret loans vii. Ability to recover loans from defaulters viii. Good communication skills
ix. Ability to work under pressure
x. Readiness to work anywhere in Tanzania
1.7.4 SALARY SCALE- SMF SS 4
1.8 DRIVER II- 4 POSTS
1.8.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To maintain logbooks;
ii. To ensure safety of passenger(s) during driving;
iii. To ensure safe-keeping of the vehicle and its tools;
iv. To maintain disciplined behavior, smartness and proper conduct in rendering services;
v. To maintain cleanliness of the vehicle and tools;
vi. To report promptly any defects or problems detected in the vehicle;
vii. To undertake minor repairs when necessary;
viii. To perform messenger duties such as dispatching documents/letters and collecting mail;
ix. To check validity of insurance, fees etc. and report the same to the Administrative Officer for necessary action; and
x. Perform any other functions as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.
1.8.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holders of Form IV/VI Certificate and Class โC1 or Eโ Driving License, Basic Driving Certificate from recognized institution with driving experience of at least one year without causing any accident.
1.8.3 EXTRA QUALIFICATION
i. Ability to sale and market SELF MF products ii. Ability to recruits loans
iii. Ability to negotiate with clients iv. Ability to handle customers
v. Flexibility on job rotation
vi. Ability to recover loans from defaulters vii. Good communication skills
viii. Ability to work under pressure
ix. Readiness to work anywhere in Tanzania
1.8.4 SALARY SCALE- SMF SS 2
GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania with an age not above 45 years except for those who are in Public Service;
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;
iv. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates: โ
โข Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
โข Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
โข Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;
โข Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective Registration or Regulatory Bodies (where applicable);
โข Birth certificate;
v. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted: โ
โข Form IV and form VI results slips;
โข Testimonials and all Partial transcripts;
vi. An applicant must upload recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal;
vii. An applicant employed in the Public Service should route his application letter through his respective employer;
viii. An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply;
ix. An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;
x. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
xi. Professional certificates from foreign Universities and other training institutions
should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) and
National Council for Technical Education (NACTE);
xii. An applicant with special needs/case (disability) is supposed/advised to indicate;
xiii. A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and Addressed to
Secretary, Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat,
P.O. Box 2320, University of Dodoma, Utumishi/Asha Rose Migiro Buildings Dodoma.
xiv. Deadline for application is 06th February, 2022;
xv. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview and;
xvi. 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 โRecruitment Portalโ)