FORESTRY TRAINING INSTITUTE JOBS MAY 2013
The Forestry Training Institute ( FTI) was established in 1937 to provide a two year training for Forest Rangers at certificate level. It is operating under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism. The institute has expanded gradually both academically and structurally. This improvement has been achieved through the commitment of the Government of Tanzania ( GOT) and other external donors. Both national and international students are recruited and admitted every year.
2.1 PROJECT MANAGER (PM)
2.1.1 POSITION SUMMARY:
The Project Manager (PM) works out of the Project Office located in the Forestry Training Institute, Olmotonyi. The PM will be jointly responsible for the overall technical and coordination of the project. He/She will work closely with Project secretariat and TA.
2.1.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Represent and/or act on behalf of the project in communicating and negotiating with potential/existing partners in the PFM/REDD +and Climate change capacity building program of Tanzania.
• In close collaboration with the TA, Project secretariat and Training Coordinator (TC) oversee and implement project activities defined in the project document as well as acting as national focal point and contact for appropriate stakeholders and partners associated with this project.
• In consultation with the TA, Project secretariat and TC, establish a project office for project implementation and coordination.
• Facilitate the necessary preparatory work and subsequent proposal for the development and/or support of /for a national PFM/REDD + and Climate change capacity building level program.
• Provide regular up-to-date reports to project partners on key forest and participatory forestry development in Tanzania and Eastern Africa (quarterly basis).
• Convene and provide project progress reports, work-plans and budget to project steering committee
• Identify and promote best practices for participatory forest management and monitor overall progress in the PFM sector at national, sub-national and district levels and share with TA, Project secretariat, project staff, MJUMITA and the training team.
• Assist with the identification of organizations and funding agencies that have interest in developing project proposals.
• Actively engage and contribute to the work of existing neutral platforms involved in participatory forest management in Tanzania.
• Provide support to management counterpart on efficient project management including finances, HR, M and E, reporting and administration.
• Prepare project budget, work plan and progress reports.
• Perform any other tasks that may be assigned by FTI, TA and the Project secretariat from time to time.
2.1.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• 5 years experience in PFM/REDD + and Climate change or participatory natural resource management field project/program implementation.
• Proved record of working experience in community forestry or community –based forest management in Tanzania.
• MSc in Forestry, NRM, Agriculture, Environment or equivalent.
• Strong team building, leadership and networking qualities
• Fluent written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Willingness to travel frequently
• Experience in using excel, power point and other computer packages
• Field work experience at the community level in community based forest Management or community base natural management will be an added advantage
• He / She must be a Tanzania nation
2.2 TRAINING COORDINATOR (TC)
2.2.1 POSITION SUMMARY:
The Training Coordinator works out of the Project Office located in the Forestry Training Institute (Olmotonyi) under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and in liaison with TA and RECOFTC’s Capacity Building services team in Bangkok together with officers/counterparts nominated by FTI. The Training Coordinator is responsible for developing a series of Trainings of Trainers (ToT) processes for selected district and NGO staff, who will in turn carry out PFM program at village level. The objective of these trainings is to build the capacity of stakeholders so that existing forest managers, villagers, and other district forest officers ate functioning effectively.
2.2.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Plan, develop, and monitor the Training (ToT) for the national PFM/REDD + training team.
• Advise on selection of ToT participants.
• Draft ToRs, contract and supervise Trainers of Trainers seasons:
• Facilitate ToT sessions;
• In consultation with the Project secretariat, Project manager, MJUMITA, FTI tutors and advisory group, prepare/adapt/elaborate training curricula and information materials;
• Modify training materials based on experience from initial training sessions;
• Write training reports;
• Provide technical support, following-up, back-stopping and monitoring assistance to the national PFM/REDD +training team to deliver district and village level adaptive and innovative capacity building interventions;
• Facilitate district level field facilitators, forest managers, NGOs staff to document learning from field practices;
• Translate from Kiswahili to English and from English to Kiswahili, documents related to the training, capacity building, and workshop program;
• Perform expenditure report checking against planned budgets of training sessions to make sure expenses are accurate, transparent and efficient;
• Participate and contribute in the Project Annual Planning and Budgeting process;
• Help with the preparation of quarterly reports and budgets;
• Performs other tasks as are assigned from time to time by the PM.
• The Position is for a Tanzania national.
2.2.4 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum Bachelors degree in Forestry, NRM, Environment or related field;
• Minimum 5 years working experience in teaching and development of participatory training materials;
• Good working knowledge of English and Kiswahili;
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft applications.
2.2.4 DESIRABLE:
• Possess leadership personality, and able to take on and solve problems quickly and efficiently;
• Possess instructive skills;
• Hands –on experience and able work independently with minimum supervision;
• Experience with PFM and REDD + in Tanzania at the operational level.
• Experience in working with local communities
2.2.5 GENERAL:
In addition to job specific skills and experience, the applicant should possess the following characteristics (including attitudes and skills):
• Interpersonal to job communication skills individually and in –groups, with ability to work as an active member of teams. This implies flexibility and open-mindedness.
• Initiative and ability to make informed independent judgment (which is not inconsistent with overall team approach).
• Ability to work in a variety of cultural and institutional contexts.
2.4 PROJECT ACCOUNTANT (PA)
2.3.1 POSITION SUMMARY
The project Accountant works out of the Project Office located in the Forestry Training Institute (Olmotonyi). The officer will be reporting to the PM and in liaison TA and the Project secretariat and will perform the following duties and responsibilities:
2.3.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Administration of project finances;
• Preparation of annual budgets in line with the guidelines provided in the project document;
• Will ensure that proper financial procedures are absolutely adhered to by all project staff and executing agencies at levels;
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all ECCOPRC bank accounts;
• Audit the Books of Accounts and ensure that prudent, accurate and up to date books of accounts /records are well kept;
• Facilitate disbursement of project funds;
• Prepare financial records and advise the PM on project’s financial status and trends;
• Will ensure that auditors are availed all necessary documents during the audit;
• Any other related work as may be assigned by the PM
2.3.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• A degree in any of the following disciplines; Business administration
(Accounting/Finance Options), Commerce (Accounting and Finance options), ACCA/CPA at the minimum of 2nd level from a recognized university.
• Must be computer literate, especially in electronic spreadsheet, and other accounting packages e.g. Pastel will be an added advantage.
• The Accountant must have shown merit and ability in work performance for at least five (5) years and must be familiar with the working of the government and donor funded projects;
• Have knowledge on (a) Banking and (b) Financial Control.
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Have command on accounting packages such as quick book, pastel etc.
2.5 TECHNICAL ADVISOR (TA)
2.4.1 POSITION SUMMARY
The Technical Advisor (TA) will be responsible for supporting and advising the Empowering Communities through Training on PFM, REDD + and Climate Change Initiative which will be implemented in partnership with the Forestry Training Institute (Olmotonyi) of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism and MJUTA (the National Association of community Forestry User Groups). The TA will work closely with the Project Manager.
2.4.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Advise on the development of criteria for targeted site selection together with counterparts and partner agencies and work through the selection process for 12 districts in 3 agro-ecological regions which represent 3 main forest types of Tanzania.
• Provide overall technical advice and support on the capacity building intervention and training curriculum for cascade capacity building program for district and village levels for effective sustainable participatory forest management .
• Responsible for developing a national training program to support PFM, Climate change and REDD + program.
• Oversee the design of the curriculum for the training component for the program and finalize the implementation plan for the training of trainers.
• Together with project staff and the PFM team work together with the selected districts to build necessary skills and knowledge for field facilitation on related competencies for supporting effective development and implementation of participatory forest management within the districts
• Together with project staff and the training team to assist district level field facilitator to conduct adaptive and innovative training for village natural resource committee and leaders in supporting their participatory forest management in the region
• Support networking between forest managers and national decision making officers to review and reform policy and legal frame work.
• Advise on how to actively engage with PFM, REDD + and Climate Change national task forces and networks and collaborate with relevant organizations in Tanzania to help identify and share insights among communities and implementation partners, promote best practices for PFM and to monitor overall progress in the PFM sector.
• Together with counterparts, participate in project advisory committee meetings.
• Advise on implementation of business plan of the project.
2.4.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• 10 years experience in PFM/REDD+ and Climate change or participatory natural resource management field project/program implementation.
• PhD or MSc in Forestry, NRM, Agriculture, Environment or equivalent
• Strong experience in Natural Resources Capacity Building/participatory Training and Curriculum Development.
• Strong team building, leadership and Networking Qualities
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Willingness to travel frequently to the field sites.
2.4.4 ADVANTAGES
• Experience on community forestry or community based natural resources management in Tanzania or Eastern Africa.
• Knowledge of spoken Kiswahili will be an added advantage.
Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/D/34
NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however, should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
iv. The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.
v. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic certificates:
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
- Computer Certificate
- Professional certificates from respective boards
- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
vi. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
vii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
viii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action
ix. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.
x. Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should
not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November 2010.
xi. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
xii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
xiii. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)
xiv. Dead line for application is 06th June, 2013 at 3:30 p.m
xv. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate
xvi. Women are highly encouraged to apply
xvii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview
xviii. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English
xix. APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:
Secretary OR Katibu
Public Service Recruitment Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika
Secretariat, Utumishi wa Umma
P. O. Box 63100 S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM. DAR ES SALAAM.
2.1 PROJECT MANAGER (PM)
2.1.1 POSITION SUMMARY:
The Project Manager (PM) works out of the Project Office located in the Forestry Training Institute, Olmotonyi. The PM will be jointly responsible for the overall technical and coordination of the project. He/She will work closely with Project secretariat and TA.
2.1.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Represent and/or act on behalf of the project in communicating and negotiating with potential/existing partners in the PFM/REDD +and Climate change capacity building program of Tanzania.
• In close collaboration with the TA, Project secretariat and Training Coordinator (TC) oversee and implement project activities defined in the project document as well as acting as national focal point and contact for appropriate stakeholders and partners associated with this project.
• In consultation with the TA, Project secretariat and TC, establish a project office for project implementation and coordination.
• Facilitate the necessary preparatory work and subsequent proposal for the development and/or support of /for a national PFM/REDD + and Climate change capacity building level program.
• Provide regular up-to-date reports to project partners on key forest and participatory forestry development in Tanzania and Eastern Africa (quarterly basis).
• Convene and provide project progress reports, work-plans and budget to project steering committee
• Identify and promote best practices for participatory forest management and monitor overall progress in the PFM sector at national, sub-national and district levels and share with TA, Project secretariat, project staff, MJUMITA and the training team.
• Assist with the identification of organizations and funding agencies that have interest in developing project proposals.
• Actively engage and contribute to the work of existing neutral platforms involved in participatory forest management in Tanzania.
• Provide support to management counterpart on efficient project management including finances, HR, M and E, reporting and administration.
• Prepare project budget, work plan and progress reports.
• Perform any other tasks that may be assigned by FTI, TA and the Project secretariat from time to time.
2.1.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• 5 years experience in PFM/REDD + and Climate change or participatory natural resource management field project/program implementation.
• Proved record of working experience in community forestry or community –based forest management in Tanzania.
• MSc in Forestry, NRM, Agriculture, Environment or equivalent.
• Strong team building, leadership and networking qualities
• Fluent written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Willingness to travel frequently
• Experience in using excel, power point and other computer packages
• Field work experience at the community level in community based forest Management or community base natural management will be an added advantage
• He / She must be a Tanzania nation
2.2 TRAINING COORDINATOR (TC)
2.2.1 POSITION SUMMARY:
The Training Coordinator works out of the Project Office located in the Forestry Training Institute (Olmotonyi) under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and in liaison with TA and RECOFTC’s Capacity Building services team in Bangkok together with officers/counterparts nominated by FTI. The Training Coordinator is responsible for developing a series of Trainings of Trainers (ToT) processes for selected district and NGO staff, who will in turn carry out PFM program at village level. The objective of these trainings is to build the capacity of stakeholders so that existing forest managers, villagers, and other district forest officers ate functioning effectively.
2.2.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Plan, develop, and monitor the Training (ToT) for the national PFM/REDD + training team.
• Advise on selection of ToT participants.
• Draft ToRs, contract and supervise Trainers of Trainers seasons:
• Facilitate ToT sessions;
• In consultation with the Project secretariat, Project manager, MJUMITA, FTI tutors and advisory group, prepare/adapt/elaborate training curricula and information materials;
• Modify training materials based on experience from initial training sessions;
• Write training reports;
• Provide technical support, following-up, back-stopping and monitoring assistance to the national PFM/REDD +training team to deliver district and village level adaptive and innovative capacity building interventions;
• Facilitate district level field facilitators, forest managers, NGOs staff to document learning from field practices;
• Translate from Kiswahili to English and from English to Kiswahili, documents related to the training, capacity building, and workshop program;
• Perform expenditure report checking against planned budgets of training sessions to make sure expenses are accurate, transparent and efficient;
• Participate and contribute in the Project Annual Planning and Budgeting process;
• Help with the preparation of quarterly reports and budgets;
• Performs other tasks as are assigned from time to time by the PM.
• The Position is for a Tanzania national.
2.2.4 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum Bachelors degree in Forestry, NRM, Environment or related field;
• Minimum 5 years working experience in teaching and development of participatory training materials;
• Good working knowledge of English and Kiswahili;
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft applications.
2.2.4 DESIRABLE:
• Possess leadership personality, and able to take on and solve problems quickly and efficiently;
• Possess instructive skills;
• Hands –on experience and able work independently with minimum supervision;
• Experience with PFM and REDD + in Tanzania at the operational level.
• Experience in working with local communities
2.2.5 GENERAL:
In addition to job specific skills and experience, the applicant should possess the following characteristics (including attitudes and skills):
• Interpersonal to job communication skills individually and in –groups, with ability to work as an active member of teams. This implies flexibility and open-mindedness.
• Initiative and ability to make informed independent judgment (which is not inconsistent with overall team approach).
• Ability to work in a variety of cultural and institutional contexts.
2.4 PROJECT ACCOUNTANT (PA)
2.3.1 POSITION SUMMARY
The project Accountant works out of the Project Office located in the Forestry Training Institute (Olmotonyi). The officer will be reporting to the PM and in liaison TA and the Project secretariat and will perform the following duties and responsibilities:
2.3.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Administration of project finances;
• Preparation of annual budgets in line with the guidelines provided in the project document;
• Will ensure that proper financial procedures are absolutely adhered to by all project staff and executing agencies at levels;
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all ECCOPRC bank accounts;
• Audit the Books of Accounts and ensure that prudent, accurate and up to date books of accounts /records are well kept;
• Facilitate disbursement of project funds;
• Prepare financial records and advise the PM on project’s financial status and trends;
• Will ensure that auditors are availed all necessary documents during the audit;
• Any other related work as may be assigned by the PM
2.3.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• A degree in any of the following disciplines; Business administration
(Accounting/Finance Options), Commerce (Accounting and Finance options), ACCA/CPA at the minimum of 2nd level from a recognized university.
• Must be computer literate, especially in electronic spreadsheet, and other accounting packages e.g. Pastel will be an added advantage.
• The Accountant must have shown merit and ability in work performance for at least five (5) years and must be familiar with the working of the government and donor funded projects;
• Have knowledge on (a) Banking and (b) Financial Control.
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Have command on accounting packages such as quick book, pastel etc.
2.5 TECHNICAL ADVISOR (TA)
2.4.1 POSITION SUMMARY
The Technical Advisor (TA) will be responsible for supporting and advising the Empowering Communities through Training on PFM, REDD + and Climate Change Initiative which will be implemented in partnership with the Forestry Training Institute (Olmotonyi) of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism and MJUTA (the National Association of community Forestry User Groups). The TA will work closely with the Project Manager.
2.4.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Advise on the development of criteria for targeted site selection together with counterparts and partner agencies and work through the selection process for 12 districts in 3 agro-ecological regions which represent 3 main forest types of Tanzania.
• Provide overall technical advice and support on the capacity building intervention and training curriculum for cascade capacity building program for district and village levels for effective sustainable participatory forest management .
• Responsible for developing a national training program to support PFM, Climate change and REDD + program.
• Oversee the design of the curriculum for the training component for the program and finalize the implementation plan for the training of trainers.
• Together with project staff and the PFM team work together with the selected districts to build necessary skills and knowledge for field facilitation on related competencies for supporting effective development and implementation of participatory forest management within the districts
• Together with project staff and the training team to assist district level field facilitator to conduct adaptive and innovative training for village natural resource committee and leaders in supporting their participatory forest management in the region
• Support networking between forest managers and national decision making officers to review and reform policy and legal frame work.
• Advise on how to actively engage with PFM, REDD + and Climate Change national task forces and networks and collaborate with relevant organizations in Tanzania to help identify and share insights among communities and implementation partners, promote best practices for PFM and to monitor overall progress in the PFM sector.
• Together with counterparts, participate in project advisory committee meetings.
• Advise on implementation of business plan of the project.
2.4.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• 10 years experience in PFM/REDD+ and Climate change or participatory natural resource management field project/program implementation.
• PhD or MSc in Forestry, NRM, Agriculture, Environment or equivalent
• Strong experience in Natural Resources Capacity Building/participatory Training and Curriculum Development.
• Strong team building, leadership and Networking Qualities
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Willingness to travel frequently to the field sites.
2.4.4 ADVANTAGES
• Experience on community forestry or community based natural resources management in Tanzania or Eastern Africa.
• Knowledge of spoken Kiswahili will be an added advantage.
NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however, should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
iv. The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.
v. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic certificates:
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
- Computer Certificate
- Professional certificates from respective boards
- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
vi. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
vii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
viii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action
ix. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.
x. Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should
not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November 2010.
xi. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
xii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
xiii. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)
xiv. Dead line for application is 06th June, 2013 at 3:30 p.m
xv. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate
xvi. Women are highly encouraged to apply
xvii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview
xviii. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English
xix. APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:
Secretary OR Katibu
Public Service Recruitment Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika
Secretariat, Utumishi wa Umma
P. O. Box 63100 S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM. DAR ES SALAAM.
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