About NM-AIST
The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and
Technology (NM-AIST) in Arusha is one in a network of Pan-African Institutions
of Science and Technology located across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). These
institutions, which are the proud brainchild of the late Nelson Mandela,
envision training and developing the next generation of African scientists and
engineers with a view to impacting profoundly on the continent's development
through the application of Science, Engineering and Technology and Innovation
(SETI).
The NM-AIST, which is accredited by the Tanzania Commission
for Universities (TCU) is being developed into a world class research intensive
institution for postgraduate and post-docs studies and research in SETI. The
training in SETI, however, incorporates appreciable doses of relevant business
studies and humanities ingredients. Thus the training curricular also
incorporate strong innovation and entrepreneurship features, and hence strong
academia-industry relations are part of the NM-AIST's development agenda.
NM-AIST's curricular also seek to accommodate, enable, stimulate and catalyze
the innovation and entrepreneurship qualities inherent in the Y-generation for
the benefit of SSA's sustainable development.
Vision
The Vision of NM-AIST is to become a
world-class institution of higher learning dedicated to the pursuit and
promotion of excellence in Science, Engineering, Technology and Innovation
(SETI), and their applications for economic growth and sustainable development
in Africa.
Mission
The Mission is to deliver and promote high
quality and internationally competitive teaching and learning, research and
innovation, and public service in Science, Engineering, Technology and
Innovation (SETI) leveraging on entrepreneurship for enhanced value addition to
people and natural resources, with a view to stimulating, catalyzing and
promoting economic growth and sustainable development in Tanzania and SSA.
Core Values
- Integrity,
intellectual honesty and ethical conduct in all endeavours;
- Excellence
and pursuit of the best possible performance and solutions;
- Commitment
and institutional pride, among staff, students and alumni;
- Responsibility
and sense of urgency in the face of problems and critical situations of
society;
- Appreciation
of diversity in academic life and university undertakings;
- Creativity,
innovation and techno-preneurship in addressing the needs, problems and
challenges;
- Solidarity,
spirit of service and empathy for unselfish service;
- Collaboration,
partnerships and cooperation to leverage all possible synergies.
The goal of NM-AIST is to catalyze the development of
world-class SETI through the production of high-quality scientists and
engineers in EA to stimulate economic growth and employment creation. Pursuant
to this goal, the objective of NM-AIST is to educate the next generation of
African scientists and engineers by equipping them with the technical,
entrepreneurial and leadership capacities to solve African problems thereby contributing
to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, and the economic and
social transformation of EA and SSA.
The specific objectives for which NM-AIST has been
established are to:
- Increase
the number and improve the quality of science and engineering Master's and
PhD graduates;
- Catalyze
the development of world class SETI in SSA;
- Provide
the best facilities for Master's, PhD and post-doctorate studies and
research;
- Bridge
between research and industrial development through:-
- Strong
link with industry for technology transfer; and
- Establishment
of technology-cum-business incubators and innovation centres and
eventually a technology park within its premises for seeding innovations
and spinning-off competitive technological firms.
- Improve
the relevance (to society and industry) and quality of SET research and
innovations;
- Develop
linkages with the business sector (public and private) to utilize research
in improving the quality, productivity and competitiveness of the local
industry and businesses generally, and hence promote growth.
Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) invites applications from suitably skilled, competent, and experienced Tanzanians for the post of Accountant under the Centre for Research, Agricultural advancement, Teaching Excellence and Sustainability in Food and Nutritional Security (CREATES).
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The Centre for Research, Agricultural advancement, Teaching Excellence and Sustainability in Food and Nutritional Security (CREATES) is hosted by the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) in Arusha, Tanzania. The Centre is funded by the World Bank under its Eastern and Southern Africa Centres of Excellence (ACE II) Project. The ACE II project development objective is to strengthen twenty-four selected Eastern and Southern Africa higher education institutions to deliver high quality post-graduate education and build collaborative research capacity in the regional priority areas.
The NM-AIST invite suitably qualified Tanzanians below the age of 45 years to apply to the Accountant position:-
POSITION: ACCOUNTANT (1 POST):
(a) Qualifications, Knowledge and Essential Attributes:-
• Holder of Bachelor Degree in Accounting/Advanced Diploma in
accounting or equivalent qualification from an accredited institution;
• Plus CPA (T)/ ACCA/ACA or equivalent Professional qualifications recognized by the NBAA;
• Experience of at least 3 years in Accounting related discipline;
• Excellence in computer skills in Excel & EPICOR, VOTEBOOK, MUSE, DFUND and QUICK BOOK software;
• Experience in managing donor funds;
• Working knowledge of Sponsorship and Grants operations, finance services and practices is an added advantage;
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and public;
• Good Analytical skills necessary and
• For this position project management skills is desirable.
(b) Duties &Responsibilities:
• To administer and manage all financial aspects of project including: preparation and control of the budget, documentation of all receipts and payments, assets and liabilities and safe custody of security documents; and preparation of financial statements and reports;
• Facilitate preparation, review and submission of the annual operation plan/
budget of grants projects in line with donor requirements;
• Review and advice on all proposal budgets preparation with respect to compliance issues for all the funding sources;
• Budgetary Management and Monitoring – Analysis of spending against budgets for all Grant Project and addressing variances, Monitoring of budgets and pipeline for grants and advising Project management accordingly;
• Audit Performance – Coordination of all Grants audits i.e. (Internal audit,
external audit, Donor Audits), ensure that responses to audit reports are done as per policy, that all previous years audit recommendations are implemented timely and that Project attains acceptable audit results across all Grants;
• Ensure mechanisms are in place for review of all Grants payment documents to ensure proper expense allocation to grants. In addition work closely with Procurement Unit team to ensure that special grant requirements are met in the procurement process as detailed in the financial and disbursement Manual;
• Conduct joint meeting with Programs staff for updating on financial and operation matters;
• Maintain effective communication with project management and other stakeholders on all Grants Financial Issues including continuous follow ups on Budget commitments;
• Coordinate grants management trainings for finance and non –staff and
• Coordination with other grant Finance staff to ensure that accurate grants reports are prepared and sent to the CREATES project manager on a timely basis.
(c) Duration of the contract:
Full time two years contract, with a probation period of six months. The position is renewable subject to satisfactory performance. Maximum duration is two (2) years but this may be extended subject to availability of funding.
(d) Salary:
Basic Monthly Salary USD 1167
(e) Duty Station:
CREATES at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and
Technology [NM-AIST], Tengeru-Arusha, Tanzania.
(f) Reporting to:
Centre Leader / Deputy Centre Leader/Centre Manager
MODE OF APPLICATION:
Qualified candidates possessing the above qualifications and traits are advised to submit their applications including the following:
• A cover letter in which you describe your abilities and motivation;
• Most recent Curriculum Vitae;
• Photocopies of relevant certificates and academic transcripts;
• Contact details: Telephone, E-mail and Postal Address;
• Individuals currently employed in the Public Service should route their applications through their employers.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
Deadline for application is 5th August, 2021.
Recruitment will be as soon as possible. Applications should be sent by either e-mail or via post address and should be addressed to:-
Deputy Vice
Chancellor-Planning,
Finance and
Administration,
The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology,
P.O. Box
447,
ARUSHA, TANZANIA.
E-mail: recruitmenthr@nm-aist.ac.tz
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through their addresses/e- mails/phones.
