The recently established Tanzania Media Fund (TMF) seeks to promote media independence and quality, with a particular focus on expanding investigative journalism. TMF will support media houses, editors and journalists to deepen their work and foster innovative learning. The Fund is funded by a multi-donor group and hosted by Hivos Tanzania. TMF seeks Tanzanians for the post of Office Manager, who will play a key role in forming the leadership nucleus and setting up the TMF. Competitive remuneration and a challenging and creative work environment that promotes learning will be offered to the successful candidates.
Hivos/TMF has particular values and expectations of its staff. We look for
(a) commitment to social justice, human rights and critical media;
(b) ability to be creative and imaginative;
(c) desire to take initiative, reflect, learn and ask questions;
(d) self-organizer and willingness to take on responsibilities; and
(e) zero tolerance for corruption and adherence to the highest ethical standards.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Executive Manager, you will be responsible for the management of human resources, office functioning, procurement, security, utilities, filing and documentation, and all other logistical issues. You will also assist the Executive Manager in key tasks. This is a hands-on get-things-done job. You will ensure that it is done in an effective, efficient and user-friendly manner, ensuring high accountability without becoming overly bureaucratic. Initially you will also contribute to development of administrative systems, policies, procedures and manuals.
Qualifications:
(a) At least a first degree or advanced diploma in administration,
(b) At least three years experience in your area of responsibility,
(c) Excellent planning and management skills,
(d) Ability to manage, support and motivate support staff, (e) Computer literacy,
(f) Impeccable, corruption-free references.
The Application Process
Please send ALL of the following:
(a) a cover letter clearly stating in 200 words or less why you want this job and consider yourself suited for it,
(b) your salary history,
(c) 2-3 letters of reference from non-relatives,
(d) an updated CV which includes your complete contact details,
(e) for Program Manager only a copy of something you have previously written (paper, article, etc) of 6-10 pages.
Women and people with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.
All applications must be received by 23 June 2008. Interviews for short-listed candidates will take place in late June.
Send applications to: Executive Fund Manager, Hivos/TMF, P. O. Box 38266, Dar es Salaam or by email to [email][email protected]
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