Job Posts at The US Embassy & UMATI

Plumber

The U.S. Mission in Dar es Salaam

Date Posted: Nov 4, 2015
Application Deadline: Nov 18, 2015

Position Description:

Source:Mwananchi 4^th November 2015
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Mission in Dar es Salaamis seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Plumber in the Facilities Maintenance Section.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Performs skilled plumbing installation, troubleshooting and repair work for all US Government properties 112 GOV Owned/LTL and STL, Embassy and USAID. Operate water treatment plants, portable and waste water and booster pumping station at the Embassy. Performs skilled plumbing installation, troubleshooting and repair work for all US Government properties.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
25%
Installs and maintains large industrial electric and solar water heaters, installs and maintains large water treatment facilities from engineering drawings, installs and maintains large waste water treatment facilities, installs troubleshoots and repairs underground pipe connections up to 10 inches or 250 MM in diameter, installs copper pipes, CPC pipes, UPVC pipes, Galvanized pipes, Cast Iron pipes, ductile iron pipes, and all pressure pumps up to 250 horsepower. Maintain, repair and install all types of plumbing equipment including lavatories, sinks, cisterns and bathtubs.
25%
Conducts preventive maintenance (PM) for all plumbing systems pumps and water treatment systems at the embassy and all residences. All connections must be able to withstand 6 bar minimal pressure. Estimates, plans and schedules all jobs by examining assigned work, estimating total materials necessity, making materials requests and ascertaining that total required materials have been issued by the warehouse personnel prior to starting project or task. Examines instructions and in conjunction with Supervisor determines work priorities. Maintains, repairs and fits all types of plumbing equipment including pressure pumps, water tanks, piping distribution systems, lavatories, sinks, showers, clothes washing machines, cisterns and bathtubs at all Mission residences and NEC.
25%
Assists in maintaining Reverse Osmosis, Water Storage Tanks, Tank Farms, Sewage Effluent Lift Stations, Grease Traps, Storm Drainage System, underground fuel systems, and wastewater plants no matter where on USG property they are located. Conduct plumbing PM. Coordinates with water supply authority when necessary. Operate and keep track of the performance of the Portable Water treatment plant (PWTP) Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant, Waste Water treatment plant (WWTP) and Pup stations at the Embassy.
10%
Maintain records of all materials used for plumbing work at the embassy and on site. Work with manufacturers’ manuals and technical drawings, from blueprints and drawings as necessary.
10%
Carry out welding and soldering assignments for the works at the Embassy and residences. Works with masons to fit all necessary piping.
5%
Carry out all other duties as tasked by Maintenance Foreman, Maintenance Supervisor and American Supervisor.
— Performs job activities and duties in a responsible manner to avoid the creation of safety or health hazards; Conforms to established safety and health policies and procedures; properly utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment as required by job activity; informs supervisor of all accidents, illnesses and injuries; promptly reports unsafe or hazardous conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1. Education:
Completion of Secondary School (form IV) is required. Completion of vocation training or equivalent experience is required.

2. Experience:
Three years plumbing experience is required, particularly related to water pumping and treatment. Three years of industrialized type plumbing experience is required. This is not just a residential plumber, must have demonstrated Hotel, Hospital or other large industrial type complex plumbing experience is required.

3. Language:
Level III (good working knowledge) in English and Level IV (fluent) in Kiswahili (speaking, writing and reading) is required. Must be able to read and comprehend instructions in Verbal and Written English Language. Must be able to read, comprehend and understand complex drawings are required. (This will be tested)

4. Job Knowledge:
Must have knowledge in practices and procedures in plumbing wastewater treatment, pumping and potable water treatment and painting experience is required.

5. Skills and Abilities:
Ability to use all plumbing related hand tools and all plumbing related power tools of the trade engaged in, to include brazing, gas welding, gas cutting, and electric welding. Must have complete ability to trouble shoot on above mentioned plumbing problems. Must have valid driver’s license and the ability to safely and regularly drive a GOV Vehicle is required. (This will be tested)

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Management will consider when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.

2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.

3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Employment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

Application Instructions:

HOW TO APPLY: applicants must submit the following documents to be considered:

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE)(Form Ds-174), which is available on our website or by contacting Human resources, (see “For Further Information” above); and

2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees, etc.)

3. Copy of Passport, or, National ID, Resident/Work Permit.

WHERE TO APPLY:

American Embassy
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 9123
Dar es Salaam
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age(below compulsory retirement age), disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.
For more information visit: http://tanzania.usembassy.gov/job_opp3.html

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AREA MANAGER

UMATI

Date Posted: Nov 4, 2015
Application Deadline: Nov 18, 2015

Position Description:

Source:The Guardian 4^th November 2015
UMATI, a member of International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), is a leading non-profit Association providing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Information and services including Family Planning and HIV/AIDS in Tanzania.

UMATI has a long history of leadership in SRH program in the country including pioneering in Family planning (FP) services, SRHR programs for young people, integrated clinic and Community based service delivery approaches. Re-Accredited by IPPF in 2015, UMATI is a full member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) and is governed by a well-established volunteer structure.
UMATI vision envisages a healthy Tanzanian society where all people, especially the young, are free to choose and exercise their SRHR without discrimination. To meet this vision, the mission of UMATI is dedicated to championing SRHR and provides information and services targeting the young and underserved.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer embracing the value of diversity in the workplace, UMATI wishes to recruit qualified and experienced candidate to fill in the following vacant positions;
POSITION: AREA MANAGER
REPORTING TO: DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
LOCATION: MWANZA
Job Purpose:
The Area/Zonal Manager is responsible for managing, monitoring and controlling Zonal operations, including governance related activities within a specific geographic-location in order to capitalize on operational opportunities, deepen existing relationships, while providing excellent service delivery and ensuring that risk are controlled.
Responsibilities:

· Direct aria coordinate operational growth and sustainability within the Zone

· Creating and maintaining highly motivated performing team

· Assist in the preparation of Strategic Plan! APB and ensure implementation at the Zone level

· Oversee programme implementation in the Zone

· Make administrative and financial decisions at Zonal level

· Assist in developing project proposals .

· Plan, budget, monitor, evaluate, control, co-ordinate and supervise UMATI’s project in order to ensure desired outputs

· Manage all Community Based Development services and clinic activities within the Zone

· Instituting suitable plans for implementation, reporting and evaluation of results for sustainability and expansion of SRH services

· Liaise with and maintain good working relationships with other SRH providers/stakeholders within the Zone

· Encourage and develop participation of UMATI volunteers in the Zone and provide necessary training and supervision for effective deployment .

· Identify training needs for staff and volunteers in order to ensure quality deliverables

· Ensure that reports are appropriately prepared and submitted in time for feedback and future improvements

· Effective cost management at Zonal level .

· Ensure operational efficiency through controls and quality service

· To work with volunteer and staff in identifying lobbying’ and recruiting cooperate and Life

· Members of UMATI and utilizing them for Association benefit

· Represent the ED in the Zone and Sites.

· Perform such other related duties as may be assigned

Qualification and Experience Requirements
Bachelor degree in social sciences, public health or medicine
At least 5 years working experience in the related field
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Firm and fair

· Capable of making sound judgments

· Results and performance driven v

· Effective communication, fluent in both oral and written Swahili and English

· Knowledge in Family planning, HIV/AIDS and Sexual and Reproductive health

· Ability to foster effective team work spirit

· Knowledge in managing donor funds

· Computer and information literacy

· Ability to work flexibly and to tight deadlines

· Understanding and experience of the voluntary sector

Willing and able to travel extensively on UMATI business

Application Instructions:

Interested eligible candidates are invited to send their application letters enclosing their detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and contact information of three reliable referees including names, addresses, telephone/mobile numbers and email – accounts, All applications should be addressed to the address below not later than 14 days from the date of the advert;

The Executive Director,
UMATI, P.O. Box 1372
DAR-ES-SALAAM
Or e-mailed to: info@umati.or.tz
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.