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Name Of the Company : Tanzania Cotton Board
Company Location : Dar es Salaam
Designation :Project Coordinator/ Accountant
Country : Tanzania

Official Website : http://cotton.or.tz/news/job-opportunities-eutcb

1. Project Coordinator : (1 Post)
The candidate will be responsible to ensure that the client’s requirements are met, the project is completed on time and within the approved budget.

Other functions include but not limited to the following :
Duties & responsibilities :-
** Work with Project Committee in preparing the Annual Work Plan, yearly budgets of the project and oversee implementation schedules as per the approved Budget, and supervise overall technical, administrative and financial implementation of the project.
** Oversee the management of project resources in collaboration with the Project Committee and Directorates.
** Ensure adherence to EU Project Rules and Regulations as well as procurement procedures and processes (technical and financial) as laid out in the Project Practical Guide (PRAG).
** Assist the Project Committee and HR Office in organizing workshops, seminars and meetings connected with the project.
** Assist the Director General, with regular project updates and project financial progress, to measure financial progress against technical progress.
** Evaluating the project requirements and providing useful assistance to serve project needs.
** Assist the project, with financial, procurement and HR issues if and when needed.
** Receive and arrange for reproduction and circulation of reports, studies and other relevant Project documentation.
** Secure the submission of a detailed expenditure report of the project, on monthly and quarterly basis.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience required :
Education Requirements :
Holder of Master’s Degree in Project Planning and Management or Master’s Degree in Business Administration with focus on Project management from recognised University /Institution.

Qualitative Requirement :
The candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills, Excellent command of English, Attention to details, Computer literate, Work well individually and as part of a team, and Able to prioritise and plan ahead,

Experience :
A minimum of five years work experience with donor funded projects.

2. Accountant (1 Post) :
The candidate will be responsible for all accounting procedures which includes identifying, recording, classifying, reporting and interpreting the financial condition and performance of the Project.

Other functions include but not limited to the following :
Duties & responsibilities :-
** To prepare accounting systems
** To check accuracy of project financial reports
** To verify accounts receivables
** To prepare Project Assets Register
** To cross check cheque list-against voucher list
** To control and monitor project expenditures in accordance to the Programme estimates.
** To respond to Audit queries
** To monitor and control the Project implementation plan and programme estimates
** To Maintain the project record of expenditure
** To prepare periodic project financial implementation reports
** To prepare replenishment requests
** To prepare project finance reconciliation statements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience Required :
Education requirement :
Holder of Bachelor Degree in Accounting / Finance or Commerce from recognised University /Institution with CPA (T), ACCA and any other recognised professional qualifications.

Qualitative requirement :
Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures; skills in performing detailed numerical computation; skills in preparing detailed reports on timely basis; skills in both verbal and written communication; and skills in the use of computer hardware and software (Accounting software).

Experience :
At least five years of working experience in accounting field with donor funded projects. Demonstrated results in project finance is distinct advantage.

Remuneration :
These positions will attract a competitive salary package, which will include excellent fringe benefits.

Mode of Application :
Application accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates and contacts of three (3) referees should be submitted to the :-
The Director General
Tanzania Cotton Board
P.O. Box 9161
Dar es Salaam

Note : Only shortlisted candidates will be notified on the date of an interview.