Principal Planning Officer
The Government of Tanzania has decided to" establish the Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank Limited (TADB) under the provisions of the Banking and Financial Institutions Act No 5 of2006 and the Banking and Financial Institutions (Development Finance) Regulations, 2012. The bank shall have the following key objectives:
To catalyze credit delivery to the agricultural sector and thereby accelerate agricultural growth;
To lead, as an apex agricultural financing bank, in capacity building strategies and programmes to strengthen the agriculture financial value chain;
To be an important initiative in the implementation of the Government's Second-generation financial sector reforms as well as in the furtherance of the National Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty for Mainland Tanzania (MKUKUTA), and Zanzibar Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty (MKUZA);
To catalyze existing agro-financing activities through provision of short, medium and long-term facilities to the following institutions: commercial banks, community banks, savings and credit cooperative societies (SACCOS) and micro finance institutions (MFIs) that are active in lending to the agricultural sector;
To coordinate and monitor agriculture and rural lending activities with a view to maximizing the impact of agricultural growth by working closely with the Ministries and institutions responsible for Agriculture, Regional Administration as well as the numerous players active in this sector; ,
To assist the Government in implementing its policies on enhancing the financial sector's inclusion in the rural areas.
TADB is hereby inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacancy
Principal Planning Officer
REPORTS TO: HEAD OF CORPORATE PLANNING AND
POLICY
NATURE AND SCOPE:
The job holder reports to the Head of Corporate Planning and Policy. He/She is responsible to ensure that the requisite ( data and information is available to the department.
To take active part in co-ordination of development of the bank's strategy and plans.
To co-ordinate and conduct periodic reviews of implementation of plans and reporting of performance.
To co-ordinate development of performance management measurement standards i.e. indicators and targets in all functional units with respect to set objectives.
To assist in the development of performance management procedures that deliver continuous improvement in the Plan Development service.
To maintain a corporate knowledge management framework.
To prepare terms of reference and provide overall co-ordination for, work by consultants.
To coordinate and carry out research aimed at enriching the bank's knowledge and information base to facilitate implementation of its vision, mission and objectives.
To identify and manage line-of-business changes and build on ongoing partnerships with government leaders, key stakeholders and business partners for effective delivery against the bank's mandate.
To prepare draft plans and budgets for the Department.
To co-ordinate preparation of plan performance reports for submission to management and recommend on performance improvement measures.
To assist in monitoring and reporting on implementation of management decisions and directives regarding the bank's strategies and plans.
To carry out any other duties assigned by the head of department
Key Responsibilities
Competencies
General
Advanced knowledge of the philosophies, principles, practices & techniques of planning,
Ability to set realistic objectives in the strategic plan and annual plans of the department. '
Is approachable at all times for advice and provides feedback to staff.
Ability to produce original well composed letters and reports.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects.
Ability to build relationships with other staff and Management.
Possession of creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve less well-defined planning problems.
Knowledge of the bank's products.
Functional/Technical
The job holder is also expected technically to possess:
Ability to analyze data.
Ability to review adequacy and appropriateness of the information.
Sound understanding of development issues and emerging development policies and legislations.
Knowledge of research methodologies and their application.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE:
Master's Degree/Postgraduate qualifications in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related discipline.
Minimum of 3 years' experience in planning and/ or research related functions in banking or financial institution environment at Senior Officer level or higher.
Strong analytical and report writing skills.
Computer skills.
CAREER PROGRESSION:
Holder of the position/title can compete to fill any vacant management position, provided he/she possesses the required minimum qualifications and experience.
To catalyze credit delivery to the agricultural sector and thereby accelerate agricultural growth;
To lead, as an apex agricultural financing bank, in capacity building strategies and programmes to strengthen the agriculture financial value chain;
To be an important initiative in the implementation of the Government's Second-generation financial sector reforms as well as in the furtherance of the National Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty for Mainland Tanzania (MKUKUTA), and Zanzibar Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty (MKUZA);
To catalyze existing agro-financing activities through provision of short, medium and long-term facilities to the following institutions: commercial banks, community banks, savings and credit cooperative societies (SACCOS) and micro finance institutions (MFIs) that are active in lending to the agricultural sector;
To coordinate and monitor agriculture and rural lending activities with a view to maximizing the impact of agricultural growth by working closely with the Ministries and institutions responsible for Agriculture, Regional Administration as well as the numerous players active in this sector; ,
To assist the Government in implementing its policies on enhancing the financial sector's inclusion in the rural areas.
TADB is hereby inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacancy
Principal Planning Officer
REPORTS TO: HEAD OF CORPORATE PLANNING AND
POLICY
NATURE AND SCOPE:
The job holder reports to the Head of Corporate Planning and Policy. He/She is responsible to ensure that the requisite ( data and information is available to the department.
To take active part in co-ordination of development of the bank's strategy and plans.
To co-ordinate and conduct periodic reviews of implementation of plans and reporting of performance.
To co-ordinate development of performance management measurement standards i.e. indicators and targets in all functional units with respect to set objectives.
To assist in the development of performance management procedures that deliver continuous improvement in the Plan Development service.
To maintain a corporate knowledge management framework.
To prepare terms of reference and provide overall co-ordination for, work by consultants.
To coordinate and carry out research aimed at enriching the bank's knowledge and information base to facilitate implementation of its vision, mission and objectives.
To identify and manage line-of-business changes and build on ongoing partnerships with government leaders, key stakeholders and business partners for effective delivery against the bank's mandate.
To prepare draft plans and budgets for the Department.
To co-ordinate preparation of plan performance reports for submission to management and recommend on performance improvement measures.
To assist in monitoring and reporting on implementation of management decisions and directives regarding the bank's strategies and plans.
To carry out any other duties assigned by the head of department
Key Responsibilities
Competencies
General
Advanced knowledge of the philosophies, principles, practices & techniques of planning,
Ability to set realistic objectives in the strategic plan and annual plans of the department. '
Is approachable at all times for advice and provides feedback to staff.
Ability to produce original well composed letters and reports.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects.
Ability to build relationships with other staff and Management.
Possession of creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve less well-defined planning problems.
Knowledge of the bank's products.
Functional/Technical
The job holder is also expected technically to possess:
Ability to analyze data.
Ability to review adequacy and appropriateness of the information.
Sound understanding of development issues and emerging development policies and legislations.
Knowledge of research methodologies and their application.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE:
Master's Degree/Postgraduate qualifications in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related discipline.
Minimum of 3 years' experience in planning and/ or research related functions in banking or financial institution environment at Senior Officer level or higher.
Strong analytical and report writing skills.
Computer skills.
CAREER PROGRESSION:
Holder of the position/title can compete to fill any vacant management position, provided he/she possesses the required minimum qualifications and experience.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Your application should include application letter, up- to-date Curriculum Vitae stating name in full, physical address, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of the candidate, certified copies of relevant certificates and reference letters from three (3) work-related referees.
All applications must be submitted through postal or courier services. No application from physical visit by the applicant or representative to the TADB offices shall be entertained.
Applications should reach the undersigned by 4.00 pm on 29th April 2015.
The Managing Director,
Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank,
7thFIoor Samora Tower, Samora Avenue,
P.O. Box 63372,
DAR ES SALAAM
All applications must be submitted through postal or courier services. No application from physical visit by the applicant or representative to the TADB offices shall be entertained.
Applications should reach the undersigned by 4.00 pm on 29th April 2015.
The Managing Director,
Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank,
7thFIoor Samora Tower, Samora Avenue,
P.O. Box 63372,
DAR ES SALAAM
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