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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FOR THE SWITZERLAND-TANZANIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (STCC)
The Switzerland-Tanzania Chamber of Commerce limited (STCC) was founded in 2023 with
headquarters in Dar es Salaam. The Chamber is a privately run, non-for profit organization, managed
by the private sector for the private sector.
Membership Relations
• Proactively recruit, grow and maintain the membership base (incl. membership fees oversight)
• Coordinate fundraising activities;
• Be the go-to-person for all STCC’s Members.
Management, Legal and Administrative
• Build and manage the support team;
• Liaise with relevant Governmental bodies (BRELA, TRA, City Municipal, NSSF, etc.) and ensure
that all licenses and permits are up to date;
• Prepare and manage statutory meetings (Board Meetings and Annual General Meeting, i.a.);
• Ensure record keeping and information systems updates (incl. public policy reviews and
legislations);
• Manage the company’s budget and finances (incl. financial statement with external support);
• Prepare the annual report (to be approved by the Board of Directors);
• Prepare and submit all necessary statutory fillings to the relevant authorities.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements
• University degree or equivalent in Economics, Business Administration, Corporate Law or related
area (Master degree/MBA is an added advantage);
• At least 3 to 5 years’ experience in a management position;
• Track record in engaging with stakeholders from the private and public sector;
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Kiswahili (knowledge of German and/or
French is an asset);
• Excellent IT skills, extensive expertise in working with Microsoft Office 360;
• Willingness and ability to travel (nationally and internationally).
Skills
• Open, creative, pro-active, and flexible personality;
• Strong networking, interpersonal and professional communication skills (incl. public speaking);
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Capability to manage multiple and competing priorities and work well under pressure;
• Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to maintain confidentiality;
• Sound knowledge of Tanzania’s macroeconomics, business environment and investment
climate;
• Strong analytical and conceptual aptitudes;
• Solid writing skills to produce concise and well-structured reports and articles;
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills (i.e. ability to maintain a high level of accuracy).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Work schedule: full-time, 5 days a week (it may be necessary to work additional hours during
peak periods).
• The STCC strives to promote diversity and equal opportunity. Female candidates are encouraged
to apply.
• To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to the Board of Directors per email at
info@stcc.co.tz.
• ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Application deadline: March 31, 2023.