JOBS AT ASSOCIATION OF TANZANIA EMPLOYERS - 23/04/2015

INTRODUCTION:
The Association of Tanzania Employers (ATE) formerly known as the Federation of Tanganyika Employers (FTE) is Tanzania’s apex employers’ organization It was formed in 1960 to represent few private employers. ATE is registered and recognized under the Employment and Labour Relations Act (No. 6 of 2004) as an Employers Union in Tanzania. It represents employers in all sectors of the national economy excluding the civil service. ATE, the Government and the Trade Unions form the Tripartite Forum which addresses all industrial relations and labour related issues at sectoral and national levels.
ATE is an active member of national, regional, continental and international organizations like: Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF), East African Business Council (EABC), SADC Private Sector Forum (SPSF), Business Africa and International Organization of Employers (IOE). The Association has more than 1,300 registered members from all sectors of the national economy, of which 70% are based in Dar es Salaam and the remaining are scattered in regions of Tanzania Mainland. It has also a Zonal Office in Arusha to cater for members in Northern Tanzania.
The Association wants to further strengthen its Secretariat by employing suitably and qualified Officer to fill the below vacancy.  Applications are therefore invited from qualified Tanzanian Nationals for the following vacant posts. ATE is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

POSITION; MWANZA ZONAL OFFICER

ATE is seeking for an Officer with substantial experience and knowledge in legal matters especially labour laws and with experience working with the business community preferably in Mwanza. S/he will work to develop and implement ATE’s programme of activities in the Mwanza Zonel Office in order to advance the work of ATE in Mwanza and neighboring regions (Shinyanga, Simiyu, Geita, Mara and Kagera).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Developing and implementing ATEs' work in the zone including:
•    Providing general legal advice with regards to the new labour law and assistance on labour laws and employers rights to ATE members in Arusha and neighboring regions and to potential members;
•    Providing legal advice in cases in which the organisation intervenes, assists, or is otherwise involved in the assistance of its members;
•    Working in close collaboration with ATE Offices in Dar es Salaam regarding legal matters - referring cases to the Dar es Salaam Office where necessary;
•    Facilitating the dissemination of information about recent labour market developments;
•    Implementing ATE’s campaign on making ATE more visible;
•    Developing and implementing other activities in response to regional needs and in accordance with ATE’s overall mandate. Such activities include the provision of training and information on Labour laws and Human Resources Development and Management;
•    Preparing and contributing to ATE’s newly launched newsletter, briefing papers and to the website;
•    Undertaking awareness-raising activities of new developments on the labour market.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
•    Degree from any recognised University
•    Working knowledge of employment and labour matters a must. Knowledge of labour laws an added advantage
•    Over 3 years work experience in legal field in Tanzania;
•    Knowledge of the Business environment in Mwanza and neighboring regions (Shinyanga, Simiyu, Geita, Mara and Kagera) an added advantage;
•    An excellent communicator with excellent negotiation and networking skills;
•    Must be computer literate.
REMUNERATION:
Attractive package will be offered to the right candidates.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
For consideration, please submit your detailed CV, names of three referees (not relatives), copies of certificates, testimonials and a cover letter to reach the undersigned by 8th May 2015.
Executive Director, Association of Tanzania Employers, SSTL Group Building, 1st Floor, Dunga Street, Kinondoni, Block 42, P.O. Box 2971, Dar es Salaam. Or send your application via Email to: info@ate.or.tz
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INTRODUCTION:

The Association of Tanzania Employers (ATE) formerly known as the Federation of Tanganyika Employers (FTE) is Tanzania’s apex employers’ organization It was formed in 1960 to represent few private employers. ATE is registered and recognized under the Employment and Labour Relations Act (No. 6 of 2004) as an Employers Union in Tanzania. It represents employers in all sectors of the national economy excluding the civil service. ATE, the Government and the Trade Unions form the Tripartite Forum which addresses all industrial relations and labour related issues at sectoral and national levels.
ATE is an active member of national, regional, continental and international organizations like: Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF), East African Business Council (EABC), SADC Private Sector Forum (SPSF), Business Africa and International Organization of Employers (IOE). The Association has more than 1,300 registered members from all sectors of the national economy, of which 70% are based in Dar es Salaam and the remaining are scattered in regions of Tanzania Mainland. It has also a Zonal Office in Arusha to cater for members in Northern Tanzania.
The Association wants to further strengthen its Secretariat by employing suitably and qualified Officer to fill the below vacancy.  Applications are therefore invited from qualified Tanzanian Nationals for the following vacant posts. ATE is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

POSITION; FEMALE FUTURE (FF) COORDINATOR

ATE in collaboration with its partner, Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) will be implementing a Programme called FEMALE FUTURE which is a highly successful empowerment programme for women executives developed by NHO that has been adapted to the context of several African countries, and is successfully being offered to help women boost their careers and in turn increase enterprise productivity and support the governments initiatives that focus on the alleviation of gender inequality in economy, education, training and employment at all levels. The FF Coordinator will also be expected to handle the Human Resources aspects of the Project such as services that companies are interested in, develop its capacity to deliver these, broaden the revenue base and generally expand its range of demand-driven services to its members.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Implement the strategic and operational plans as approved to Organize Female Future Programs
•    Marketing and selling the program
•    Organising Networking meetings
•    Organising Annual Women's Leadership Conferences
•    Coordinating the development of the program content
•    Manage the day- to-day activities of the project.
•    Generate Knowledge and evidence to enable the effective running of the program
•    Ensuring the sustainability of the project
•    Policy recommendation and implementation
•    Resource Mobilization
•    Perform any other duty as may be given by the Executive Director from time to time
Knowledge and skills essential
•    Project Management, Report Writing, Corporate communication, Public Relations, Research working Knowledge, Managing meetings, Training and facilitation skill working Knowledge

Personal Character traits
•    Passionate about the project, Easy to work along with and amiable, Proactive, Confident personality, Cost conscious, Mature mentally, emotionally and spiritually, Patient, Team player, Conscious about the environment in which women operate
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
•    Post graduate degree any recognised University
•    Training in Women studies
•    At least five years working experience
REMUNERATION:
Attractive package will be offered to the right candidates.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
For consideration, please submit your detailed CV, names of three referees (not relatives), copies of certificates, testimonials and a cover letter to reach the undersigned by 8th May 2015.
Executive Director, Association of Tanzania Employers, SSTL Group Building, 1st Floor, Dunga Street, Kinondoni, Block 42, P.O. Box 2971, Dar es Salaam. Or send your application via Email to: info@ate.or.tz