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# Job Description


The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority TAZARA is a statutory institution
owned by the two Governments of the United Republic of Tanzania and the
Republic of Zambia on a 50/50 shareholding basis. The Authority is
incorporated by the Acts of Parliament of the two contracting states, with its
Registered Head Office being in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and two Regional
Administrative Centres, one in Mpika, Zambia and the other in Dar es Salaam.
The position of Principal Pensions Officer has fallen vacant and applications
are invited from suitably qualified Tanzanians and Zambians as follows.

JOB TITLE PRINCIPAL PENSIONS OFFICER

Department Human Resources

Location Head Office 1 Position, Dar es Salaam

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager

Job Purpose

The Principal Pensions Officer’s role shall be to effectively oversee and
coordinate policies and procedures relating to the pension schemes with
quality service delivery to all scheme stakeholders.

Main Duties

The following constitutes the main duties of the Principal Pensions Officer

-->Provides secretarial services to the Board of Trustees and advises on new and emerging financial issues;
-->Review of pension policies and benefit packages;
-->Ensures that schemes operate effectively and comply with industry standards;
-->Monitors pension statutory regulations and developments in pension provisions in order to ensure the optimum performance of the pension fund;
-->Monitors and provides pension scheme deficit reports to the Board of Trustees and Management;
-->Develops communication strategies to promote the benefits of the pension scheme and assists in managing the relationships amongst the employer, trustees and employees;
-->Makes recommendations to improve the scheme in response to member feedback and scheme performance; and

Competencies and Skills

-->Basic knowledge of financial controls, investment accounting and investment systems;
-->Knowledge of mathematical principles and the ability to make accurate calculations;
-->Ability to prepare executive summaries and other written communications for senior management and Board of Trustees;
-->Skills in managing large and complex quantities of data and information;
-->Ability to use spread sheets, word processing, and presentation software;
-->Oral communication skills to positively present pension matters to individuals and groups both large and small; and
-->Integrity and the ability to maintain complete confidentiality.

Qualifications

-->Form IV/VI certificate in Tanzania or Grade 12 certificate in Zambia
-->Bachelor’s degree in Insurance Studies, Pension Administration, Accounting, Business or Finance;
-->Chartered Pension Analyst CPA, Actuarial Science, ACCA or CIMA are added advantages;
-->Minimum five 5 years of progressively responsible experience handling pension benefits for employees and preparing written reports for management;
-->Not less than 35 years of age.

Conditions of Service

This appointment is on three 3 years Fixed Term Contract of Employment,
subject to renewal by mutual agreement.



Apply Online today










Email mdhq@tazarasite.com

Only candidates who meet the specified requirements need to apply to the
address indicated below, enclosing their detailed curriculum vitae, certified
copies of educational certificates, names and addresses of three traceable
referees.

Human Resources Manager

Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority TAZARA

Head Office, Julius Nyerere Road

P.O. Box 2834

DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA

**Email mdhq@tazarasite.com**

Closing date for receiving application letters is 20 August 2021 at 1700hrs.
**Notes**


* Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
* Only short-listed candidates will be communicated to.



Jobs in Dar es Salaam Tanzania Tazara Jobs in Dar es Salaam Principal Pensions Officer Jobs in Dar es Salaam at Tazara Principal Pensions Officer Employment opportunities Tazara


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