Volunteer Opportunities at The Media Council of Tanzania (MCT) 2 Positions

The Media Council of Tanzania (MCT) is an independent, voluntary, and self-regulatory body with the objective of promoting freedom of the media and ensuring the highest professional standards and media accountability in the United Republic of Tanzania.

MCT implements its four-year Programme Strategy (2023 – 2027) that aims at expanding the perimeters of freedom of expression and of the media, as well as promoting professionalism and accountability in order to ensure that the Tanzanian media contributes effectively to the country’s development and democratic processes.

As part of the implementation of its Strategy, MCT would like to recruit competent Tanzanians to fill several vacancies. The available positions include Programme Manager, Senior Finance Volunteer, and M&E Volunteer.

Senior Finance Volunteer – Position 1

Reports to: Executive Secretary / Overall Responsibility:

Ensure that accounting and financial management of MCT’s operations are in strict compliance with MCT financial policies, regulations, procedures, donor agreements, IFRSs/IPSAs, and best practices. Provide quality and timely advice on matters of finance and financial management and provide timely and accurate financial and management reports.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide technical advice to the team on the preparation of the plans and budgets for optimal use of resources.
• Assist in developing project budgets and fundraising.
• Oversee preparations of financial reports and submit to the Executive Secretary.
• Review and prepare Financial Management Reports, including monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual financial reports.
• Ensure compliance of MCT with laws and regulations relating to tax as well as other statutory authorities.
• Periodically review operations of the accounting package and ensure all information is input accurately on a daily basis.
• Ensure financial documents are aligned to practice, market completeness, and compliance with applicable policies and laws.
• Ensure financial documents are kept and are in compliance with MCT’s financial policies.
• Communicate financial policies and procedures to all staff and ensure they are properly implemented and adhered to.
• Interpret the Programme Strategy and link it to the Strategic Budget as well as linking Annual Work Plans to Annual Budgets and provide strategic advice on implementation.
• Prepare quarterly reports on the implementation of resource mobilization work plans for consideration by management.
• Liaise with tax and other authorities whenever necessary.
• Review donor reports and ensure submission is done within the context of the Memorandum of Understanding and Bilateral Agreements.
• Review and approve bank reconciliation statements.
• Liaise with external auditors to ensure smooth audits on MCT Finances.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Executive Secretary.

Volunteer Qualifications:

• Education: ACPA(T) holder or its equivalent, Degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognized university. A Master’s degree in Business Administration is an added advantage.
• Experience: Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in senior accounting/finance level. Proven experience in managing donor funds.

Competencies:

• Strong English language skills, both written and spoken.
• Experience and ability to use various accounting software.
• Ability to support and direct the implementation of ideas, projects, and plans once adopted by the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working as part of a team.
• Excellent financial analytical skills.
• Energetic, independent, self-motivated personality.

M&E Volunteer – Position 2

Reports to: Institutional Sustainability Specialist (ISS) / Overall Responsibility:

Oversee and execute Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) activities included in the Annual Work Plans, with particular focus on results, impacts, best practices, lessons learned, emerging issues, and setbacks in implementation. Monitor the follow-up of evaluation recommendations to develop MEL capacity.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Design Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework.
• Develop key performance indicators and means of verification.
• Track program’s progress, outputs, and activities.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data in line with the MEL framework.
• Evaluate outcomes and ensure the program is achieving its goals.
• Identify areas for improvement by making recommendations for modifications or additional resources.
• Document progress by recording progress towards goals.
• Write MEL activities reports on a monthly basis.
• Draft quarterly, semi-annual, and annual progress implementation reports informed by MEL.
• Any other MEL duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Volunteer Qualifications:

• Education: University Degree, preferably in Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Experience: At least four (4) years of experience in designing and implementing M&E in development projects.
• Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis, and report production.
• Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software.
• Strong training and facilitation skills.

Competencies:

• Organizes and completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while considering special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources, and multiple reporting relationships.
• Plans, coordinates, and organizes workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines.
• Establishes, builds, and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support.
• Excellent knowledge of monitoring and the application of methodology.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral), sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners, respectful and helpful relations with donors and project staff.