Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Administration Officer at UGL Construction Limited

Application Deadline: 30 Nov 2016
Administration Officer POSITION DESCRIPTION:
UGL Construction has an immediate opportunity for an Administration Officer to join our elite multinational construction team. The Administration Officer is responsible for providing professional business support to members of the UGL Corporate, Management Team and their respective groups. It is a pivotal support role in the day to day running of the corporate office, delivery of operational activities/actions and coordinating key events, re-occurring reports and general correspondence. Our strength lies in our investment in employees and in their future. Our people make us who we are – and for that reason, we aim to attract the best, and reward you generously for your dedication and hard work. We measure success not only by the products we bring to our customers, or the financial results we deliver to our shareholders, but also by remaining true to our core values of safety and environmental stewardship, respect and integrity. Come and work for us and you’ll enjoy a full range of attractive rewards and benefits. Your health and wellbeing is front of mind so we offer free onsite gyms and set you up with the tools and technology to enable you to enjoy flexible work arrangements. With an enviable company safety track record plus training and support that’s second–to-none in the industry, a career with UGL Construction puts you on track to grow and prosper right alongside us. Successful applicants will undergo a corporate structured UGL Construction induction and Corporate paid training prior to their job resumption. Interested applicants should forward a copy each, of their recent CV and cover letter stating clear intent to work in UGL Construction Limited.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities
• Maintain diaries and prepare daily schedules, including management meetings and appointments, as required.
• Screen calls, answer enquiries and provide appropriate responses/points of contact.
• Arrange and support events, visitors and meetings.
• Accurately take minutes, record actions and agendas from meetings and submit them in a timely manner.
• Produce accurate professionally typed and presented documents, reports, bids, contracts, manuals, presentation slides and correspondence as required.
• Arrange all travel and accommodation requirements including itineraries for employees.
• Maintain correspondence files and records.
• Assist and/or oversee special administrative projects as requested.
• Develop sound knowledge of AMO policies and standards.
• Act as a member of the Building Fire and Emergency Team for the Business Operations Group.

Qualification, Key Skills & Requirements
• The successful applicant will have a minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role providing administrative and business support to the management team.
• Ability to work independently to organize and prioritize demands, handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Set and meet deadlines and follow-through within a fast paced environment with multiple and competing demands.
• Ability to prioritize and work effectively under tight deadlines whilst demonstrating effective time management skills and be relied upon to deliver results.
• Be proficient in using Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Advanced Word.
• Formal qualifications in Business/Administration will be well regarded.
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Contract Manager at UGL Construction Limited

Application Deadline: 30 Nov 2016
Contract Manager POSITION DESCRIPTION:
UGL Construction Asset Services division has an immediate position available for an experienced and professional Contract Manager to join our elite multinational construction team. Reporting to the Operations Manager for Asset Services, you will be the Single Point of Accountability for the delivery of services under the contract and ensure that services delivered meet or exceed expectations of UGL and the client. You will interact with all levels of management and key client stakeholders to optimize work output ensuring strategy and commercial arrangements are aligned. As the Contract Manager you will support UGL’s best practices framework and embody our core safety values. Our strength lies in our investment in employees and in their future. Our people make us who we are – and for that reason, we aim to attract the best, and reward you generously for your dedication and hard work. We measure success not only by the products we bring to our customers, or the financial results we deliver to our shareholders, but also by remaining true to our core values of safety and environmental stewardship, respect and integrity. Come and work for us and you’ll enjoy a full range of attractive rewards and benefits. Your health and wellbeing is front of mind so we offer free onsite gyms and set you up with the tools and technology to enable you to enjoy flexible work arrangements. With an enviable company safety track record plus training and support that’s second–to-none in the industry, a career with UGL Construction puts you on track to grow and prosper right alongside us. Successful applicants will undergo a corporate structured UGL Construction induction and Corporate paid training prior to their job resumption. Interested applicants should forward a copy each, of their recent CV and cover letter stating clear intent to work in UGL Construction Limited.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities
• Head, co-ordinates and manage UGL Constructions contract team.
• Create a safe working environment, compliance with UGL and Client safety and environmental systems, standards and legislative requirements, achieving or exceeding agreed safety targets.
• Ensure that the project finance performance achieves and exceeds budget targets with respect to; Financial reporting, Gross Margin optimization / enhancement, Cash Flow, Debtor Management, and Discretionary spending.
• Drive and collate Client and Internal cost savings through Business improvement initiatives that are a result of the innovation and best practice framework.
• Create networks and forums of managers, supervisors, and industry groups and customers stakeholders.
• Knowledge management processes to capture and communicate best practice and innovation from the contract to the wider Asset Services business.
• Drive high performance culture within the team and model the expected standard of behaviour.
• Provide leadership, direction, supervision and inspirational management to all team members (direct & indirect).
• Establish clear communication, solid lines of control and delegation to sub-ordinates and actively create and maintain a culture of openness, responsiveness, honest, ethics and responsibility across the team.

Qualification, Key Skills & Requirements
• To be successful in this position, you will have an Engineering or Trade Qualification with significant experience managing contracts in a heavy industry environment with a business understanding and commercial acumen.
• Your strong project planning skills and ability to design, implement, and facilitate successful and innovative talent development initiatives and programs will align with our culture.
• Your proven experience in business improvement, using Lean Management techniques & tools and a demonstrated ability to create productive and influential relationships with mangers, individuals and teams will ensure your ultimately business success.
• You will have a proactive approach to your work with demonstrated experience at working with high performing teams.
• As a strong communicator and influencer, you will have the ability to work effectively with all levels of the business and will be adept in problem solving covering complex technical problems.
• As the Contract Manager, you will receive senior management support coupled with the opportunity to work with highly experienced professionals.
• You will be able to maximize value whilst being part of a vision that reaches far into the future.
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EAM i/c F&B MANAGER at Plan Hotels

Application Deadline: 13 Oct 2016
EAM i/c F&B MANAGER POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Planhotel Resorts & Hotels is recruiting a young European EAM i/c of Food & Beverage to be employed in our property in Zanzibar.

This is an opportunity to expand your horizons by joining an innovative, unique and market leader in East Africa and Asia that offers genuine career prospects.

The successful candidate must be a hands-on operational professional.

Main Requirements:

Fluent in spoken & written English and at least another European language
Proven track record in senior management level more than 4 years in Deluxe International Resorts
A high level of experience in F&B operations together with solid financial and hospitality business knowledge.
Demonstrated knowledge of managing F&B operations
Excellent communication skills and able to drive the team for best result
Exceptional planning skills essential and managing people.
Experience of multi cultural environments necessary, experience in Africa is a plus
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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Assistant Spa Manager at Plan Hotels

Application Deadline: 13 Oct 2016
Assistant Spa Manager POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Planhotel deluxe property is presently recruiting an ASSISTANT SPA MANAGER for its 5* resort in Zanzibar.

The candidate will assist her supervisor in managing the department in a professional way, ensuring efficient and flexible service, maximum guest satisfaction in consistent with Planhotel Resorts & Hotels Standards, through planning, organizing, directing and controlling the Spa operation and administration.

Employee specification:
· Fluent in spoken & written English
· Previous working experiences in Deluxe International Hotels
· Good health, well groomed and with high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times
· Physically strong, energetic and dynamic person with a positive and motivated attitude and exercise self control
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Programme & Operation Specialist at UNDP

Application Deadline: 14 Oct 2016
Programme & Operation Specialist POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Programme & Operations Management Specialist (POMS) for Zanzibar post has been created to support and manage UNDP programme and operational functions, including management of common services, as well as represent the Country Director in Zanzibar. Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Country Director, the Programme & Operations Management Specialist for Zanzibar is responsible for overseeing the management function of the UNDP projects in Zanzibar as articulated in the Country Programme Document. The Specialist will support the CO with the design and formulation of projects and ensure high quality project management aspects of Zanzibar-based projects including overseeing the utilization of programme resources, implementation of audit recommendations, conduct of annual planning and reporting for all Zanzibar projects and timely submission of quarterly progress reports by Zanzibar implementing partners. The POMS provides support to programme and project evaluations (appraisal, mid-term and final reviews and outcome evaluations), internal and external communication, resource mobilization and results reporting. Promoting the DAO approach, she/he will also strive for coherence, relevant, effective and efficient collaboration with other UN agencies supporting Zanzibar. The POMS will l oversee all operational matters of UNDP Zanzibar sub-office, which includes the management of Common Services.

The POMS will also acts as a manager of and advisor to Senior Management on all aspects of UNDP Zanzibar project implementation. The POMS leads the UNDP Zanzibar team in strategic planning and identifies new programme areas while ensuring consistency with UNDAP/ CPD priorities and creative responses to emerging challenges and opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. As a member of the CO management team, ensures the strategic direction of UNDP programme in Zanzibar focusing on achievement of the following results:

Thorough analysis of the political, social and economic situation in the country and collaborative preparation/revision of CCA, UNDAF/UNDAP, CPD, CPAP, AWP and other documents;
Identification of strategic programmes/areas of cooperation for UNDP support in Zanzibar;
Operationalization of UNDAP/ CPD in collaboration with the main partners and other UN Agencies (including identification of areas of collaboration, possibilities for joint programmes. etc.);
Contribute to the formulation of UNDP policies and ensure their implementation among UNDP staff and projects in Zanzibar;
Contribute to CO business processes mapping and establishment of Internal Standard Operating Procedures in Results Management, control of the workflows in the UNDP personnel in Zanzibar, and to the CO Integrated Work Plan (IWP);
2. Ensures effective management of the UNDP programme and supervision of the Project and Operations teams focusing on quality control of the full cycle of programming from formulation to implementation until M&E and reporting achieving the following results:

Is responsible, in close collaboration with relevant Programme units at the country office level, for the implementation of the CO strategic direction and oversight and quality control of the programme;
Effective application of RBM tools, establishment of management targets (BSC), identification of risks and risk management measures, and monitoring achievement of results;
Design and formulation of CO programme within the area of responsibility, translating UNDP priorities into local interventions;
Coordination of programme implementation with the executing agencies;
Strategic oversight of planning, budgeting, implementing and monitoring of the programme, tracking use of financial resources in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations. ARR(P) performs the function of Manager Level 2 in Atlas for development projects transactions approval;
Effective monitoring, measuring the impact of the CO programme and evaluation. Constant monitoring and analysis of the programme environment, timely readjustment of programme;
Ensures timely and consistent implementation of audit recommendations in close collaboration with DCD/O. All exceptions are timely reported.
Aggregate reports are regularly prepared on activities, outputs and outcomes. Preparation of donor reports;
Ensures timely and regular reporting to SM in Dar Es Salaam on the Zanzibar activities;
Organization of cost-recovery system for the services provided by the CO to projects in close collaboration with Operations Manager;
Supervise UNDP Project and Operations teams to ensure that Performance Management and Development Plans are prepared and reviewed and that UNDP staff behave in an ethical manner;
Contribute to inter-agency UN programming processes in Zanzibar (UNDAP reviews, Thematic Results Group discussions, etc.) in accordance with the DAO approach.
3. Establishes and maintains strategic partnerships and supports the resource mobilization in cooperation with the Management Support and Business Development Team focusing on achievement of the following results:

Implementation of the CO partnerships and resources mobilization strategies to achieve programme outcomes;
Creation and coordination of partnerships with the UN Agencies, IFI’s, government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society etc;
Determination of programmatic areas of cooperation, based on strategic goals of UNDP, country needs and donors’ priorities;
Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for cost-sharing.
4. Ensures provision of top quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

Identification of sources of information related to policy-driven issues. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country policy goals;
Coordination of development of policies and institutions that will address Zanzibar’s development problems and needs in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners;
Establishment of advocacy networks at national level and linked to international networks. Relevant, high-impact advocacy campaigns are implemented with key partners;
Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice;
Identificaton and Organization of appropriate trainings for the operations/ project staff.
5. Management of common services in the UN sub-office in close collaboration with the DCD/O focusing on achievement of the following:

Preparation of a reasonable annual Common Services budget for the UN sub-office, in consultation with the participating UN agencies and assists in the preparation of mid-year and annual CS expenditure reports;
Management the CS budget by ensuring that all expenditures are in accordance with the approved CS budget;
Management of CS staff (IT Associate and Coordination driver) to ensure that Performance Management and Development Plans are prepared and reviewed and that UNDP staff behave in an ethical manner;
Provides policy support on the development and management of common services arrangements to/by participating organizations / agencies at the sub office level;
Ensures the effective and timely provision of Common services including financial, human resources, procurement and logistics, to the UN sub-office;
Ensures that the implementation of common services and joint arrangements benefit UNDP in its objective to provide efficient and economical support services to the implementation of the country programme;
Ensure quality control and full compliance of operations management with UN/UNDP operations rules, regulations, policies and procedures, implementation of corporate operational strategies;
Establishment of collaborate arrangements with partners and appropriate operational partnership arrangements;
Supports the Country Director in ensuring UNDP MOSS compliance and the efficient implementation of the day to day UNDP and Common Services Staff safety and security matters in the Sub Office;
Supports the Country Director and Deputy Country Director in the efficient implementation in UNDP of security measures agreed in the Security Management Team and for compliance with security policy.
Competencies
Promoting ethics and integrity, creating organizational precedents
Building support and political acumen
Building staff competence, creating an environment of creativity and innovation
Building and promoting effective teams
Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication
Creating an emotionally intelligent organization
Leveraging conflict in the interests of UNDP & setting standards
Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
Fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking

Required Skills and Experience
Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences or related field.
5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects and establishing inter-relationships among international organization and national governments.
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.
Fluency in English and Kiswahi
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Swahili HR & Training Manager at Planhotel Resorts & Hotels

Application Deadline: 18 Oct 2016
Swahili HR & Training Manager POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Planhotel Resorts & Hotels, Management Company of prestigious luxury resorts on the enchanting island of Zanzibar, is seeking an exceptional African HR & Training Manager.
This is an opportunity to expand your horizons by joining an innovative, unique and market leader in East Africa and Asia that offers genuine career prospects.

· The successful candidate must be a hands-on operational professional.
· Fluent in spoken & written English and Kishwahili.
· Well versed of local labour law and Human Resources P&P
· +3 years Human Resources experience in International Resorts
· Well versed in leadership and management skills.
· Excellent communication skills and able to drive the team for best result.
· Exceptional planning skills essential and managing people.
· Experience of multi cultural environments necessary.
· Excellent and solid experience in world class luxury properties essential.
· Must be able to deal effectively with junior and senior managers, local and expats staff.
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Sales Representative at ZanTours

Application Deadline: 15 Oct 2016

Sales Representative POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Guest Meet and Greet” during Guest arrival and farewell during departures. Maintain arrival protocol and ensure welcome letters are sent to Guests.
Provide sales briefing to Guests and any information concerning our services.
Able to communicate effectively and clearly in English (an additional language would be an advantage).
Maintain up to date information on all excursions available, prices and other services offered.
Ensure you are familiar all tours/excursions so as to provide accurate information and describe the experience to the guest while maintaining our standards.
Accommodate Guests requests or tailor-make excursions where possible considering profitable result.
Communicate reservation or new sales of excursions to Sales & Marketing Department.
Liaise with Head of Sales and Marketing, drivers, sales manager and reservations agents on any information required to ease sales and service.
Maintain quality control by reporting to the Sales & Marketing Department anything that can jeopardize the company name and image.
Be well groomed and presentable at all times!

We pay people for performance not for pure existence and theft leads in our company into dismissal and police report
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