Socio-economist / Accountant - Tanzania

In the process of consolidating the activities related to CEFA NGO in Ikondo Ward (Njombe District), and with special reference to the establishment of a Micro-financial Institution, the partners of Cefa Ikondo Project wish to inform the general public about the following employment opportunity for one:
Job Title: Socio-economist / Accountant
Duty Station: Ikondo Ward
Duration of the Assignment: 1 year, with possible extension
Starting Date: 13/03/2010
Specific Duties / Responsibilities:
§ promoting the creation of a Committee for the Micro-financial Institution’s Management, and supporting the training of its members;
§ collecting information for the establishment of the Credit Institution; supporting the drawing of its statute and regulations and assisting its registration, according to the in force tanzanian laws;
§ planning and running the micro financial activities and their promotion within the Ward;
§ assisting the beneficiaries for the drawing up of business plans, prior to the granting of the requested credits;
§ daily cash and general accounting activities (issuing and collecting credits, maintaining books of accounts, passing entries on work-sheet file, etc);
§ producing on a regular basis reports and assessments about the extent of granted credits, their restitution by beneficiaries, the trend of economical benefits achieved by local communities, etc.
Required Qualifications and Related Experience:
§ should posses a Degree or Advanced Certificate in Economics or Social Sciences , issued by a recognized Academic Institution;
§ should have experienced at least 6 months; former, proven job experiences and/or internships pertaining to micro-financial activities are a preferential condition;
§ ability in conducting training and capacity building sessions;
§ teamwork ability in multicultural contexts, with project staff and local partners;
§ computer knowledge;
§ proficiency in written and spoken English;
Payment / Salary:
Attractive from the onset of tenure, and adjustable during the tenure to accommodate increased cost of living.
Mode of Application:
Invitation is hereby given to qualified Tanzanian citizens to apply for the post.
If you posses the cited qualifications send your hand written application together with detailed CV, copy of certificates, transcripts and names of three references to:

e-mail only: cefa.ikondoproject@gmail.com
Deadline for application: 29/03/2010

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