Executive Secretary at Tanzania Federation of Co-operatives Ltd (TFC)

Tanzania Federation of Co-operatives Ltd (TFC) is an autonomous, non- governmental and non- partisan body that is member owned and managed in the spirit of internationally recognized co-operative principles and values. TFC seeks to recruit and executive secretary to oversee its operations. TFC is mandated promote the development of the co-operative sector. TFC was registered on 8th December, 1994 with registration number 5503. Since its establishment TFC has participated in different ways in uniting co-operative societies in the country, thus creating a prosperous environment for co-operatives to operate on the basis of co-operative principles in Tanzania mainland.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring effective overall management and supervision of the Federation’s activities.
• Summoning of all meeting of the Federation and the Board in accordance with the established procedures.
• Develop protocols and mechanisms for consistence communications with key external stakeholders and respond promptly to enquiries.
• Custodian of the Federation members’ Register.
• Coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders and relevant authorities on co-operative policy, legal framework and programmes which focus on co-operative development and advise accordingly.
• Advice on the formation of inclusive co-operative administration and management for business development.
• Coordinate preparation and assessment of development plans for the Federation.
• Collect and disseminate data on co-operatives to stakeholders through various channels of communication;
• Prepare and coordinate national and international for on co-operative development.
• Network co-operative societies, members and stakeholders in practicing co-operative principles and ethical values.
• Liaison with the public and private sector.
• Promote cross-institutional linkages for resource sharing and mobilisation.
• Coordinate preparation and implementation of thehuman resource development plan.
• Ensure efficient use of resources e.g. financial, physical and human.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Board and other relevant authorities.

Qualifications and experience:

• Holder of Master’s Degree in business administration or co-operative management or finance;
• Bachelor degree in co-operative management, accounting, economics, business or related field;
• Proven experience in a senior management position for a period not less than five (5) years.

Mode of Application:

Interested candidates should apply in confidence enclosing:

• An application letter accompanied with detailed and signed curriculum vitae that include relevant information for the post;
• Certified copies of relevant academic certificates and transcripts;
• Two recent coloured passport size photographs;
• Name and addresses of two referees;

Applications shall be addressed to:

Chairperson – Search Committee,

TFC Executive Secretary,

P.O. Box 474 Moshi, KILIMANJARO.

and

Shall be submitted through the following email address: [email protected]

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview

DEADLINE:

The deadline for submitting the application is 22 October 2021.