Job Vacancy at TAREA - Northern Branch Executive Secretary

TAREA NORTHERN ZONE BRANCH

Vacancy Announcement

Tanzania Renewable Energy Association (TAREA) is a non-profit making, member based non-governmental organization that brings together actors in the renewable energy sectors to promote the accessibility and use of renewable energy technologies in Tanzania.

It was established in 2000 and registered by Ministry of Home Affairs on 7th May, 2001 with registration number SA10900.

TAREA has one of its branches operating in Northern part of Tanzania based in Arusha.

TAREA Northern Zone covers Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Manyara and Tanga regions.

The branch now seeks to recruit a branch Executive Secretary to run its office.

1. Job title: TAREA Northern Branch Executive Secretary
2. Duty Station: Arusha
3. Duration of the contract: 2 years with a probation period of at least 3 Months
4. Reporting relationship: The person shall report to the Branch chairperson

5. General Purpose of the Position:
The purpose of this position is to oversee daily operations of the branch, promote and
execute TAREA activities guided by TAREA constitution, Policies and Strategic Plan.

6. Roles and Responsibilities

a) Accountable to the branch chairperson
b) In consultation with the Branch Chairperson, prepare agenda and give notice of all
Branch General Meetings and Branch Committee meetings
c) Serve as Secretary at meetings of the Branch mentioned in (1) above
d) Prepare and present the Branch Annual Report to the Branch General Meeting
e) Prepare and submit quarterly progress reports to the Branch Committee and the Executive Committee
f) Prepare and submit quarterly financial statements to the Branch Committee for scrutiny and approval
g) Assist in preparing annual plan and budget of the Branch and submit to the Branch Committee for consideration and approval
h) Maintain the relationship between the Branch and the Headquarters of the Association
i) Dispatch copies of all minutes of meetings, papers and news items to the Executive Secretary of the Association, which may then, at the discretion of the Executive Committee, be published in the transactions of the Association
j) Responsible for the branch resource mobilization (finance, materials and human). The remunerations of the Branch Secretary shall be derived from financial resource raised by him or her.
k) Plan, setting the targets, report, coordinate and manage the branch program
l) The Branch Secretary is responsible for providing support to the Branch Committee by performing a wide variety of highly skilled, technical and confidential duties subject to the association strategy
m) Provide membership service per TAREA approved membership service charter
n) Consult with advisory committee in monitoring progress of projects and activities
including financial budget and expenses and report to the Branch committee.
o) Should travel when required to support branch committee, project development and training
p) Should do any task in his/her capacity assigned by his/her association seniors

7. Qualifications

a) He shall have a minimum education of Diploma, with a basic knowledge in renewable energy technologies and project management
b) Should be within the working age recognized by the labour laws of Tanzania
c) Experience in fund raising activities for no for-profit organizations
d) Good history in participation in events organization
e) Experience in development of financial proposals

8. Work experience
Minimum working experience of two years is an added advantage

Date of appointment: 1 October, 2021.

How to Apply:

All applications should be sent through the following emails: arusha@tarea-tz.org, ninelasu@gmail.com or submitted in person at TAREA NZB offices located at Arusha
Technical College premises in Arusha.

The Deadline for Applications is 31st August, 2021 Before midnight.