ANNOUNCEMENT - TAMFI

TANZANIA ASSOCIATION OF MICROFINANCE
INSTITUTIONS (TAMFI)
P. O. BOX 19798, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
E-mail: eddymkwawa@yahoo.co.uk,
dcb@africaonline.co.tz,
info@yosefo.org

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

Tanzania Microfinance Institutions Association was established in 2001 as a Microfinance Network drawing its members from NGO-Microfinance Institutions, Microfinance Companies, Banks with Microfinance windows, Financial Cooperatives Societies and Community Based Organizations. Its objectives include:
(i) To enhance, strengthen and act as a platform for an increased level of coordination and cooperation among Tanzanian microfinance institutions that will result into a better positioning of the sector versus the government and the donor community.
(ii) To conduct lobbying and advocacy for appropriate policy and regulatory system for the microfinance industry.
(iii) To carry out research relevant to Microfinance development and provide viable suggestions.
(iv) To conduct seminars and other programs to the member of the association.
(v) It helps to solicit funds from donors for the members of the organisations.

TAMFI activities are steadily increasing so, in order to keep pace with such an increase, the organisation seeks to recruit a suitable candidate for the above mentioned post.

1. Overall duty:
He/she shall serve as a key representative of the organisation and as advocate of microfinance development in Tanzania. He/she shall also supervise the Secretariat and serve as an intermediary between TAMFI members, the Executive Board and the Secretariat.

2. Responsibilities and Tasks
A: Organisation representative
Represents TAMFI and widely communicates its vision on microfinance development with TAMFI’s key stakeholders, in co-operation with the Board of the organisation.
Maintain contacts with international networks and government bodies in the field of microfinance on national and global level.

B: Organisation leadership and management
§ Proposes to the Executive Board the organisational strategy and activity plans and is responsible for their implementation.
§ Responsible for the overall daily leadership and management of the organisation.
§ Maintains close contact with the Chairman, Executive Board and TAMFI members to ensure the best knowledge of current opportunities, challenges and developments in microfinance at any time.
§ Responsible for reporting to the Executive Board, including the preparation of agendas, papers and minutes of meetings, and to the general assembly, in cooperation with the Chairman;
§ Ensures that the organisation is operating within its policies and guidelines;
§ Responsible for and supervision of the marketing and promotion of TAMFI, including extension of membership.
§ Ensures appropriate service delivery to the membership.
§ Leads and supervises the recruitment, contracting, appraisal and daily operation of permanent and temporary staff members for the Secretariat;
§ Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Board

3. Organisation Relationships
The Secretary General reports to the Executive Board and is monitored and appraised by the Chairman.

4. Profile
Desirable:
Masters degree in Community Economic Development with five (5) years working experience on related field.
Computer literate
Not more that 50 years of age.

Essential:
Demonstrable leadership qualities and managerial skills;
Strong communication skills, both written and spoken;
Confident with public appearance, advocacy and lobby activities;
Experience with organisation and project management.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken;
Ability to effectively communicate and liaise with many different groups and nationalities, and operate in a range of different cultural environments;
Prepared to travel and work irregular hours;
Full time.

5. Remuneration
Attractive package will be offered to the right and successful candidate.

6. Deadline for the Application
The right candidates for the above position should send their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic certificates and testimonials to the address below not later than 16th August 2010.

The Chairman – TAMFI,
C/O Dar es Salaam Community Bank Limited,
Arnautoglu Hall, Mnazi Mmoja,
P. O. Box 19798, Dar es Salaam