28/3/2016 Request for Proposal - RFP for Field-testing of the National Forest Stewardship Standard (NFSS) for Tanzania

Closing date: Friday, 15 April 2016

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – RFP For Field-testing of the National Forest Stewardship Standard (NFSS) for Tanzania Mainland

Tanzania has been in process of developing National Forest Stewardship Standards basing on FSC certification scheme. The Standards Development Group (SDG), submitted an application to FSC International on the intent to write National Forest stewardship Standards (NFSS) and was approved in 2015. The SDG has received strong support from World Wide Fund for Nature – (WWF) Tanzania Country Office and technical and financial support from FSC Regional office for East Africa. The SDG has completed the zero draft of NFSS and has gone through stakeholders consultation's for the last 60 days.

Field-testing is one of the key milestones to ensure consistency of the National Standard under development. The global FSC methodology to conduct a field-test within NFSS Development across the world could need some adaptations to the particular context for Tanzania mainland (large plantations, strong/exclusive dependence of communities' livelihoods to the forest).

The overall objective of the field test is to assess the auditability of the draft 1 of the national standards proposed by SDG. In other words, field tests are a means to ensure that SDG propose a clear wording for each nationREQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – RFP For Field-testing of the National Forest Stewardship Standard (NFSS) for Tanzania Mainland

Tanzania has been in process of developing National Forest Stewardship Standards basing on FSC certification scheme. The Standards Development Group (SDG), submitted an application to FSC International on the intent to write National Forest stewardship Standards (NFSS) and was approved in 2015. The SDG has received strong support from World Wide Fund for Nature – (WWF) Tanzania Country Office and technical and financial support from FSC Regional office for East Africa. The SDG has completed the zero draft of NFSS and has gone through stakeholders consultation's for the last 60 days.

Field-testing is one of the key milestones to ensure consistency of the National Standard under development. The global FSC methodology to conduct a field-test within NFSS Development across the world could need some adaptations to the particular context for Tanzania mainland (large plantations, strong/exclusive dependence of communities' livelihoods to the forest).

The overall objective of the field test is to assess the auditability of the draft 1 of the national standards proposed by SDG. In other words, field tests are a means to ensure that SDG propose a clear wording for each nationally adapted Indicator, which could be audited and applicable everywhere in the Tanzania mainland. For this reason, the SDG has decided to launch NFSS field-test in the Tanzania mainland. A consistent methodology for the field tests will be a major result.

The field testing of the first draft of the national adapted Indicators which is planned to happen in May 2016, will provide an additional opportunity to engage forest owners, companies, directly affected stakeholders and other interested parties in the national standard development process, as prescribed by FSC international requirements. The second draft of the NFSS proposed by the SDG shall be posted for a 2-month public consultation by the second quarter of 2016. The pilot field-test will be held in both natural forests and plantations in the month of MAY 2016.

A Call for Tender is invited to Certification Bodies (CB) to conduct pilot field test. Approximately ten to fourteen (10-14) working days, including the journey to arrive on site, could be compensated to the CB but this shall be mode of application: The assignment shall last for 14 days and interested candidates can send their technical and financial proposals to pndaki@wwftz.org and copy to lmaiga@wwftz.org. The last date for receiving applications is 31st March, 2016 not later than 05:00 pm.

For further information, and getting FULL detailed ToRs Please contact: Lucason Maiga; lmaiga@wwftz.orally adapted Indicator, which could be audited and applicable everywhere in the Tanzania mainland. For this reason, the SDG has decided to launch NFSS field-test in the Tanzania mainland. A consistent methodology for the field tests will be a major result.

The field testing of the first draft of the national adapted Indicators which is planned to happen in May 2016, will provide an additional opportunity to engage forest owners, companies, directly affected stakeholders and other interested parties in the national standard development process, as prescribed by FSC international requirements. The second draft of the NFSS proposed by the SDG shall be posted for a 2-month public consultation by the second quarter of 2016. The pilot field-test will be held in both natural forests and plantations in the month of MAY 2016.

A Call for Tender is invited to Certification Bodies (CB) to conduct pilot field test. Approximately ten to fourteen (10-14) working days, including the journey to arrive on site, could be compensated to the CB but this shall be mode of application: The assignment shall last for 14 days and interested candidates can send their technical and financial proposals to pndaki@wwftz.org and copy to lmaiga@wwftz.org. The last date for receiving applications is 31st March, 2016 not later than 05:00 pm.

For further information, and getting FULL detailed ToRs Please contact: Lucason Maiga; lmaiga@wwftz.org

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28/3/2016 Programme Assistant, Dar es Salaam , Tanzania

Closing date: Thursday, 7 April 2016

Programme Assistant

Location : Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA

Application Deadline : 07-Apr-16

Additional Category

Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction

Type of Contract : FTA Local

Post Level : GS-5

Languages Required : English

Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)

16-May-2016

Duration of Initial Contract : One Year Renewable

Expected Duration of Assignment : One Year Renewable

Background

UNFPA Tanzania is a Typology Type IV office, with approximately 33 staff members providing programmatic support on Reproductive Health (RH), Youth, Population and Development (P&D) and Gender with support from operations team. Our work reflects the authority and commitment of Member States to uphold the United Nations normative values of social justice and inclusiveness ('leaving no one behind') on human rights, specifically by working to promote universal sexual and reproductive health and rights. The Programme Assistant works under the overall supervision of the Deputy and direct supervision of the Assistant Representative. S/he works in close collaboration with both operation and programme teams. S/he provides support to national authorities and implementing partners for the realization of the results as stipulated in the organization strategic plan and country programme results. The staff member is expected to interact regularly with the entire programme team and contribute to the Country Programme as required.

Purpose

The Programme Assistant supports the design, planning and management of UNFPA's country programme by providing and managing data inputs, providing logistical support, monitoring project implementation and following up on recommendations.

The Programme Assistant applies established systems and procedures and assists in the creation of substantive knowledge by compiling, synthesizing and analyzing information relevant to population and development, reproductive health and gender issues. He/she is instrumental in facilitating programme/project implementation using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with established procedures. The Programme Assistant maintains collaborative relationships with all programme and project staff.

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28/3/2016 NAFASI ZA KAZI UMOJA WA MATAIFA

Associate Statistician

Director, Division for Public Administration and Development Management (DPADM)

Director, General Assembly and ECOSOC Affairs Division

Director, Information Systems and Technology

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY (Temporary job opening), D2 [Temporary]

DIRECTOR, POLITICAL AFFAIRS

DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION

DIRECTOR, REGIONAL OFFICE FOR THE ARAB STATES

Director, Energy Division

Director, United Nations Information Centre in Cairo

Secretary of Governing Bodies, Secretariat of Governing Bodies and Stakeholders

PRINCIPAL POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER ( Temporary Job Opening) [Temporary][Cancelled]

Chief of Service, Finance

DIRECTOR, SUB-REGIONAL OFFICE FOR NORTH AFRICA [Temporary]

CHIEF OF STAFF

Chief of Service, Ombudsman

Director, Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific (SIAP)

PRINCIPAL POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER ( Temporary Job Opening) [Temporary] 

Deployment Coordination & Production Support Team Lead (TJO) [Temporary]

Chief Service Delivery [Temporary]

PRINCIPAL SECURITY SECTOR REFORM OFFICER [Temporary]

Director, Macroeconomics Policy and Financing for Development Division

Chief of Branch, Programme

Chief of Branch, Outreach and Communications Branch

DIRECTOR, ESCWA CENTRE FOR WOMEN

Chief of Branch, Population Studies Branch

Chief of Unit, Committee for Development Policy Secretariat

CHIEF, NATURAL RESOURCES AND INFRASTRUCTURE DIVISION, D-1

INTER-REGIONAL ADVISER ON SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY

Senior Programme Officer, Human Settlements (Project Post)

Chief, Technical Cooperation Section

CHIEF OF MISSION SUPPORT

Senior Programme Officer

SENIOR PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER

Senior Political Affairs Officer

Chief of Unit - Policy, Planning and Coordination [Cancelled]

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER [Filled from Roster]

Senior Economic Affairs Officer

Chief of Unit, Small Island Developing States Unit

SENIOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICER

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28/3/2016 Employment Opportunity at The Tanzania Commission for Universities

The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) is a semi-autonomous statutory
body under the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. TCU is mandated to
recognize, approve, register and accredit universities operating in Tanzania. TCU
also coordinates the proper functioning of all university institutions in Tanzania so
as to foster a harmonized higher education (HE) in the country.

Tanzania Commission for Universities now invites applications from qualified
Tanzanians to fill the following vacant position:

(a) Job Title : Director of Accreditation and Quality Assurance

Appointment: The Commission

Report to : Executive Secretary
Job Summary

The Director of Accreditation and Quality Assurance shall be responsible to the
Commission for the effective management and efficient use of resources, human
resources as well as fiscal and capital resources. He shall, specifically be responsible
for effective coordination of all matters pertaining to accreditation, registration and
quality assurance of university institutions, programmes and awards.
(b) Entry qualifications
(i) Background Knowledge
A potential candidate for this post should have an outstanding academic
background with proven wide range of knowledge. More specifically, the
candidate should have the following background knowledge:-
 Holder of a PhD degree from an accredited or recognized university.
Attainment of the status of Professor or Associate Professor will be an
added advantage;
 Extensive knowledge and experience of higher education systems at a
senior management level;
 Good interpersonal relations.

(ii) Skills and Abilities
The position requires a dynamic, innovative and competent candidate who is
able to:
 Develop a vision and direction for the Directorate;
 Interpret and promote the Commission’s key functions and in particular
functions of the Accreditation Committee;
 Demonstrate skills in management, communication, interpersonal, public
relations, science and innovation;
 Coordinate the regulatory functions of the Commission;
 Knowledge and proven experience in Quality Assurance (QA),
Measurement and Evaluation skills.
(c) Main duties and Responsibilities
The Director of Accreditation and Quality Assurance will be responsible for
overall matters concerning Accreditation and Quality Assurance of the
Commission. In particular, the candidate for this position will be responsible
for:-
i) Effective coordination of the accreditation and registration processes
for TCU in order to ensure stakeholder’s satisfaction in TCU services;
ii) Periodical review of higher education academic programmes against
set standards of quality;
iii) Planning various institutional visitations;
iv) Establishing and maintaining the Qualifications Framework for higher
education institutions;
v) Preparing and submitting to Commission through the Executive
Secretary for approval policies, plans and programmes that promote
academic excellence in higher education;
vi) Constantly review and recommend to the Commission for approval
and updating all regulations covering accreditation processes;
vii) Serving as Secretary to the Accreditation Committee;
viii) Performing any other duties that may from time to time be assigned
to him/her by the Executive Secretary.
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(d) Performance Measures
Apart from the above responsibilities, the ideal candidate is expected to
ensure the accomplishment of the following:-
 Appropriate policies, plans and programmes for accreditation prepared
on time and submitted to relevant organs for approval;
 Accurate record of academic reviews and reports prepared in time and
presented to the Commission for approval
 Well-coordinated accreditation and QA activities at TCU;
 TCU Accreditation and QA regulations publicized and effectively
marketed to all potential clients locally and internationally;
 Status of HE institutions with respect to Accreditation made known to the
clients regularly;
 Acceptable guidelines, procedures and tools for Accreditation and QA
developed and implemented.
(e) Tenure: Four (4) years; can be reappointed subject to positive performance
appraisal.
(f) Age: Forty (40) years of age and above.
(g) Remuneration
Successful candidate will be paid according to Tanzania Commission for
Universities salary scale.

MODE OF APPLICATION

1. Applicants who meet the stated requirements for the advertised post and would
like to serve the Tanzanian Public Service through Tanzania Commission for
Universities, should send their applications to:

The Executive Secretary
Tanzania Commission for Universities
P.O. Box 6562
DAR ES SALAAM

2. Signed application letters must be accompanied by:

(a) Proof of Tanzanian citizenship (affidavits will not be accepted)
(b) Applicant’s current CV and two passport size photographs in colour.
(c) Photocopies of transcripts, academic and professional certificates.
(d) Names and full contact addresses and daytime telephone numbers of
three referees.

3. All applications must be posted; personal delivery will not be entertained.

4. All applications must be in hand writing.

5. Applications should reach the Tanzania Commission for Universities latest by
the close of business on 30th March 2016.

6. The title of the position applied for should be marked on the envelope; short of
which will make the application invalid.

7. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will
necessitate instituting legal action.

8. Applicants currently employed in the public service should route their
application letters through their respective employers.

NOTE: Only short-listed candidates who meet the above criteria will be
contacted and those who will not hear from us should consider themselves
unsuccessful

28/3/2016 Employment at EWURA - MARCH

Pursuant to Section 10 (2) of the EWURA Act (Cap 414), the Nomination Committee hereby invites qualified candidates for appointment to the Board of Directors of the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) to fill one vacancy. click link below for details.

Attachment: EWURA Board Member-Vacancy

28/3/2016 Urban Water Civil Engineer (East Africa

CDM Smith is currently looking for an Urban Water Civil Engineer for a large-scale water, sanitation and water resources infrastructure project in East Africa.

Job Responsibilities:

Discipline Lead for a water supply infrastructure component associated with a water and sanitation projectActively support the procurement and contract negotiations with professional service providersSupport the team to ensure compliance of CDM Smith’s budget, scope, schedule, quality and reporting requirements on various infrastructure assignmentsManagement and oversight of consulting engineering teams contracted to design and supervise the infrastructure works packagesAdvice and counsel to the client and donors on matters relating to the project’s success, including project delivery, strategies, procurement, contract management, design and construction oversight, and commissioningRegular reporting to both client and other stakeholders as requiredAdherence to CDM Smith’s quality management program (QMP)Serve as the focal point for local issues including local staff and sub-consultants, interpretation of events on the ground, and contact for selected program stakeholders.Liaise with other agencies/government bodies/donors to ensure coordination and works suitability.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent, from an accredited universityChartered/Professional Membership from an internationally recognized institution15 years of experience in feasibility study, detailed engineering design, procurement, construction supervision, contract administration and project management in similar sanitation projects.Experience as a project manager on at least 4 design and construction supervision contracts with water and/or sanitation.Recent experience in Sub-Saharan AfricaExperience on two projects implemented under FIDIC Conditions of ContractExcellent oral and written communications skills in English, including the ability to prepare reports.Ability to work as part of a high-performing and multi-disciplinary team, often operating under tight deadlines and timetables.Ability to function independently and manage a teamAn understanding of, and commitment to CDM Smith mission and Core Values

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28/3/2016 Graduate Associate at PwC

Closing date:

29-Mar-16

Reference Number:

123-KEN00128

The Company

PwC helps organisations and individuals create the value they’re looking for. We’re a network of firms in 157 countries with more than 208,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. Our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. Our in-depth knowledge and understanding of operating environments in Kenya and the region enables us to put ourselves in our clients’ shoes and offer truly tailored Tax, Assurance and Advisory solutions to unique business challenges.

The Role

At PwC we are passionate about constantly creating and adding value for our clients and our people. It’s an inspiring backdrop for building your career, and can include making a difference to a public or private company, government or charity. Our graduate associate programme provides exposure to the distinctive breadth and depth of expertise across our network helping you to build an informed and global perspective.

Our people are what makes PwC the most distinctive professional services firm in the world and in our region. We are committed to growing the careers of our graduate associates who are the next generation of exceptional leaders. 

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of upper second class honours or its equivalent and an outstanding academic track record,
•An innovative and creative mindset,
•Flexibility and adaptability,
•Good communication and interpersonal skills,
•High levels of motivation and enthusiasm and
•Personal initiative and drive.

To qualify for our graduate associate programme, you must have graduated December 2015 or are currently completing your final year, graduating in 2016.

This is an experience for you to learn and to be coached and challenged as well as to grow and feel recognized and valued. It’s an experience to reach your full potential, make a difference and shape your future.

Working for PwC is the opportunity of a lifetime! 

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Deadline

28 March 2016

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