The Cashewnut Industry
Development Trust Fund (CIDTF) is a body incorporated under the provisions of
Trustees’ Incorporation Act (Chapter 375 RE 2002). The main objective of the
Fund is to provide a mechanism through with stakeholders could contribute and
finance shared functions for sustainable development of the cashew sub-sector.
The main stakeholders of the Fund are The Central Government, Local Government
Authorities (LGAs) growing cashew, Cashewnut processors and Cashewnut farmers.
The Fund has been in operation since year 2010 and has accomplished great
strides in areas of inputs sourcing and distribution, training and extension
services, supporting small and medium processors, supporting cashew research
activities, strengthening the cashew marketing system and investment planning
whereof it is currently embarking on establishing the new cashewnut processing
factories. CIDTF has also embarked in a large cashew planting project starting
2016/2017 season.
CIDTF is therefore looking for
qualified, dynamic and experienced Tanzanian to fill the following vacancies:
POSITION : Finance and Administration Manager
REPORTS TO : Executive
Secretary
LOCATION : Mtwara
JOB PURPOSE:
The Finance & Administration Manager is responsible for the
efficient running of the Funds back-office operation the effective control of its
financial and human resources and of the technical, IT and administrative
system in order to contribute to the delivery of the organization’s overall
service and commercial objectives.
PRIMARY TASKS
1.
Working closely with the Chief executive
Officer, the finance and Administration Manager will have overall control and
responsibility for all financial aspects of the Fund’s strategy, analyzing
figures and implementing recommendations thereof for sustainable growth of the
organization.
2.
Leading and developing the finance and
administration teams.
3.
Ensure that proper Books of Accounts are
maintained in line with Generally Accepted Accounting Standards and other
professional pronouncements.
4.
Presentation of periodical and annual financial
and management accounts.
5.
Work with senior management to grow the Fund,
formulating strategies, plans and budgets.
6.
Take ultimate responsibility for the Fund’s cash
management, investment policies taxation and other regulatory compliances.
7.
Develop the Fund’s human resources and administration
system, enhancing professional development, compensation and benefits,
performance evaluation, training and recruiting.
8.
Oversee administrative functions as well as
facilities to ensure efficient and consistent operations.
9.
Institute effective internal control systems to
ensure safely of the Fund’s resources and compliance of laid down financial
regulations.
10.
Checking and approving payment Vouchers.
11.
Perform any other duties assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
1.
Minimum Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance.
2.
Certified Public Accounting (CPA) or equivalent
professional qualification.
3.
Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA),
IT or Human Resources Management
4.
Seven or more years of experience in similar
position.
5.
Ability to work in a multicultural diverse
environment and under pressure.
6.
Demonstrated ability to adhere to strict
confidentiality involving internal/external information
7.
Good verbal, written and interpersonal
communication skills in English and Swahili.
8.
Solid proficiency with accounting software along
with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
9.
Ability to plan, manage and follow through on
assignments and communicate at all levels of the organization in a timely and
professional manner.
10.
Ability to work independently and as a member of
a team with minimum supervision.
TENURE
Successful candidates will work under a contract of three years, renewable upon satisfactory performance.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFCATIONS:
Ø
Good University degree in Agronomy, Agriculture
(General), Agriculture Education & Extension or equivalent qualification
from recognized insti
Ø
At least two years of post-qualification
experiencd