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Job Title: Organizations, Accountant Report to: Programs Manager
Purpose of the Post
The Youth Peacemakers Tanzania aims to improve the livelihoods of community members in identified target areas in Tanzania by empowering youths, women and other community members in skills to advocate, lobby and implement national development plans within their communities and groups. That involve skills in production and accessing of markets. The project is currently being implemented in the region of Tanga in districts of Lushoto, Korogwe, Handeni, Mkinga and Tanga with Youths being the main target.
The Accountant will serve as the Finance and Accounts focal point for the Youth Peacemakers in all her activities. His/her key role will be to supervise, develop and deliver on all accounts related matters. He/she will work and assist to control and direct the accounts section, produce timely reports and supervise transactions.
The Accountant will be expected to observe the mission and core values of Youth Peacemakers and demonstrate a quality of skills that is exemplary to others.
Job Description:
1. Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
2. Tracking and maintaining fixed asset ledgers, general ledger
3. Interprets regulations and accounting policies and procedures
4. Posts financial transactions including transfers, deposits, and journals.
5. Prepares financial records for annual auditing and reporting purposes to facilitate a clean audit.
6. Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet and other reports.
7. Maintains financial security by following internal controls
8. Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
9. Monitors and maintains appropriate bank balances in YPM accounts; reconciles general ledger accounts.
10. Prepares monthly forecast and bank reconciliation; researches and resolves discrepancies.
11. Account for any funds as per provided guidelines with high level of accuracy, honest, integrity and timeliness.
12. Provide periodic Financial reports as required (Monthly, Quarterly, bi annual and annually).
13. Maintain a professional performance Complies with national and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
14. Assists in the development and implementation of the YPM accounting system to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and auditing procedures.
15. Assists with the preparation of annual YPM budget for grants and categorical programs to assure expenditures are balanced to revenues.
16. Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
17. Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
18. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related duties timely and as needed.
19. Undertake any other tasks that further the objectives of the YPM Lushoto Branch.
Minimum Qualification:
1. Advance Diploma or Degree in Accountancy from a recognized University or college
2. Experience in non-profit fund accounting a plus
Desired
1. Women are highly encouraged to apply
2. Preferably age is between 20 – 40 years
3. Must be able to adhere to strict confidentiality policies regarding client and organizational information
4. This is a full time position which demands availability at working station.
Mode of application
1. Letter of motivation and a detailed CV attached together with certified relevant copies of certificates.
2. Send to: The Director
Youth Peacemakers Tanzania
Box 395 Lushoto – Tanga
3. Deadline for application 15th March 2019
YOUTH PEACE FORUM
YPM Tanzania organized a Peace Forum of more than 100 youth from colleges and High schools. The aim was to involve youth on peace building as it was discussed in the United Nation’s Resolution 2250. The youth generation is the generation that is likely to be affected and involved in wars. But with emphasis on the discussion shared on UNSCR 2250 Youth must be built as peacemakers and they must play the role of reconciliation.
Youth as the people with power and energy in the society must have positive contribution in promotion of peace and security. They are to be equipped so that they avoid being victims and perpetrators of different wars and protect peace and provide justice and security within their communities.
Youth must recognize that the rise of radicalization to violence and violent extremism especially among youth threatens stability and development and can lead to terrorism. A nation that has no peace cannot have the development it wants even if the society is well educated. Peace must be the priority of all people and youth are forming large population in Tanzania and many other countries in the world, unfortunately with no direction that group can be affected by armed conflict and even civil clashes.
The highlight of this gathering was to enlighten youth to be advocates for national governments, Regional and International Organizations to engage youth in building and maintaining peace through provision of better living environment, education, leveled grounds for participation and airing their views as well as contributing in addressing and fighting causes of poverty.
From many of the participants it was shared and believed that Tanzania can continue to be the peaceful country if youth of this country can be united in different ways, their talents celebrated, and together involved in promotion and protection of peace.
On top of the discussion and exchange of views on UNSCR 2250, the forum also gave room for the discussion on the Sustainable Development Goals. The presentations was on the 17 SDG’s goals, the contribution to development, the challenges in implementation and the goals of which youth feel to identify directly into their life endeavors. The issue of quality education, innovation and creativity was highlighted by many in group discussion on what can empower them. More of sports activities were asked and the YPM was burdened to see how they can develop small talents as a way to identity, confidence and positive living of youths in life cycles.
The forum saw the election of representative leaders from each participating institution which was followed by election of the steering committee to stand on Youth Peace and Security of youths in Lushoto. The end goal of the process and getting a steering committee was to increase awareness, call for active participation in matters affecting youth in Lushoto and formation of more Youth Peace clubs in their institutions.
YPM Celebrates the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
This year 2018, marks the 25th anniversary of the declaration by the General Assembly, resolution 47/196 of 22 December 1992, marking 17 October as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.
On Saturday, October 20th YPM held the ‘Grand VICOBA Day’ to mark that specific International Day for Eradication of Poverty which is usually celebrated on 17th October. The occasion saw more than 350 delegates who were representatives of two to five members coming from part of the YPM VICOBA groups for network building, exchange of ideas and celebrating the success of those who have been committed to fighting poverty and bringing new hope in life through forming groups in the past four years. 
In marking the International Day for Eradication of Poverty, the representatives managed to share their success stories and the mile stones in their lives. The VICOBA has made their stories of eradicate poverty a reality despite challenges facing them. It has given them confidence to stand for what is justice and demand it where denied within families, couples, villages and communities. Through economic stability they have tried to live the words of the UN General Secretary that “…ending poverty is not a matter of charity but a question of justice.” http://www.un.org/en/events/povertyday/
The official guest of honor was the District Commissioner who was represented by Joyce Israel, the head of Development department in the Lushoto District Council. She emphasized on the importance of joining hands to see that our communities are set free from the oppression caused by extreme poverty. She acknowledged and hailed the work of YPM in which it has helped a good number of families to come a step away from despair. She was happy to see how a number of participants share their hopes to be counted as new new rich from the ditch of poverty. She further congratulated the specific program of VICOBA to have elaborately bring into life the 2018 theme that says “Coming together with those furthest behind to build an inclusive world of universal respect for human rights and dignity”
On marking the day, there were special speeches given by a number of organizations such as NSSF (National Social Security Fund), NMB Bank, NHIF (National Health Insurance Fund) on their services and what they can offer to the members. That was followed by a number of questions for further understanding from the audience.
At the climax of the event YPM awarded the facilitators who succeeded in establishing many groups as compared to others. These were the runner up Mr. Vicent Dastan Paul who managed to organize more than 12 groups. The first and thus record holder was Mr. Wilson Joseph Dereva who formed more than fifty groups. They were awarded a medal and certificates of appreciation to the magnificent work. All others who managed to form any number of groups were also awarded a certificate of recognition of their work.
“The Right to Peace – The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70”
On 21st September it is an international peace day celebration, Due to many YPM responsibilities this day was moved and celebrated on 25th Sept 2018. It was attended by the Tensing team with the YPM football team, Computer class kids and the staff.
Tahona Godfrey and Elias Adrian YPM volunteers were involved in running the whole exercise by explaining the importance of peace on earth and asking questions to some of the participants. The importance of the day was manifested through brief speeches from participants on how each of us has a role to play so as to enjoy peace. The words reflected the importance of Right to peace to all people. As youth in Africa they shared on a number of countries where peace is a farfetched reality, but also how many youths suffer violence through being forced into conflict and war tone areas. They see how peace is the ingredient for justice and human rights to all. The words echoed the message for the day given by the General Secretary of UN Antonio Guterres on marking the International Peace Day. As he says “It is time all nations and all people live up to the words of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which recognizes the inherent dignity and equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human race. This year marks the 70th anniversary of that landmark document.” — Secretary-General António Guterres
As Youth Peacemakers we join the world in celebrating and even more putting emphasis on the importance of peace as one of the basic and important ingredient for achieving Sustainable Development Goals. Youths under YPM are involved in a number of activities in Schools, Colleges and general life walks with peace as a guiding compass for success. It has been witnessed through the stories that were shared by the football players that they have been wining different trophies at their level to the point that now they will represent the district to the FA CUP in Tanga region. The secret has been working for peace, living peacefully and sharing peace even to opponents in their competitions. The same is needed to all people of the world. We need peace to each individual so as to enjoy the God given creation. Justice is fundamental for Peace, but the true provider of Justice should be raised in peaceful circumstances—YPM envision provision of peace platforms to youth and community members to be able to see justice throughout our communities.
The event was colored with training on S2C (Subject to Citizen), Brief explanations of Importance of VICOBA to Youths economic initiatives and various games like pulling a rope, a coca cola drinking competition, the fun learning activities on dependence and need of one another as well as a volleyball contest.
Through this event we believe the participating youths have gained an opportunity to appreciate the importance of peace in the world but will also use the talents and opportunities they have to invest and work for peace so as to set platforms for achieving their dreams.
“Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” Mathew 5:9
YPM conducted education campaign at Makanya Ward; “NIACHE NISOME ELIMU NI MKOMBOZI WANGU”
YPM conducted education campaign at Makanya Ward; this is one of the areas where there is a great challenge for students to continue studies especially after basic education, given the importance of education in human life, and to focus on the vision of YPM in empowering young people, YPM find it important to have public awareness campaigns to raise conscious on the importance of education and the long time impact of avoiding education, this activity was in line with the campaign motto
“NIACHE NISOME ELIMU NI MKOMBOZI WANGU”
YPM had the opportunity to meet the leadership of Makanya Village and Ward and was given a warm welcome to carry out this mobilization activity. In the occasion there were a lot of young girls and boys from the nearby schools of Mboghoi and Makanya Primary and Secondary Schools as well as the parents who were attending the market day.
The message was well received and the comments were of high appreciation with the invitation for a second round to allow more members and nearby schools to get the knowledge.
We do believe the knowledge will help the community and the youths to value education more than it has been in the previous years. It is expected that they will manage to consider performing better and go to Secondary schools rather than rushing to doing the home maid works in towns and cities.
The Art group of YPM was central in performing and educating the community on the stage and by mingling with them to exchange views and ideas on their performance. YPM will continue with this exercise in other areas to continue to mobilize the community on the importance of education, it is hoped that this will bring new light in the village and rural communities where education was not important at all.
YPM CONDUCTED DEBATE COMPETITION FINALS IN DISTRICT LEVEL 2018.
YPM TZ conducted debate competition which involved 55 schools in Lushoto District with a total 615 of students (Female 339 Male 276)
This Debate competition started since February 2018 by forming a committee of five members one from YPM staff and four teachers from different schools as team of coordinators.
The debate involved various educational stakeholders and has involved all secondary schools in Lushoto District Council and some six schools from the Bumbuli Councils.
The competition also included the Public Debate Format (PDF) training for all English teachers at Secondary Schools established by the Youth Peacemakers Tanzania.
On 10th August, 2018 YPM in celebration of the International Youth Day conducted Debate Competition Finals at the District level which was held at Shambalai Secondary School hall. The District Commissioner of Lushoto was the guest of honor, whereby other stakeholders such as the District Executive Director, the District Education Officer, Ward Education Officers Radio Utume and the community were invited to take part in the occasion. The District Commissioner was represented by the Lushoto Division Officer.
In running this competition, the following benefits were attained by the participants:-
1. Students were trained on S2C (Subject to Citizen) which is one of the methodology used by YPM to create the sense of responsibility, duty and rights among youths as community members.
2. Learners gained wider knowledge in the course of preparation for the bigger event. They consulted, discussed and read different sources to acquire evidence and supporting points for their arguments.
3. Students develop self-confidence and ability to present their topics in front of people from different caliber.
4. They got exposure by travelling from one school to the other in carrying on with the competition at different levels.
5. Learn more English language that was used at all levels in the debate, not because Swahili is not important but as a way to build skills on the media of learning used at Secondary Education.
6. Students created network, partnership and peer to peer relations.
7. More than 40 teachers were able to attend and learn new technics and methodology of conducting the PDF debate.
Despite these benefits we have also met the following as follows;
1. Some schools did not participate fully in the competition, without crucial reasons.
2. Financial challenges was a major challenge especially during inter schools competition at Ward levels, where students presenting one ward were required to meet another ward.
3. The students seem to lack strategies for preparing themselves as best presenters and give strong evidence to support their arguments.
4. Many students are unaware of the Public Debate Format (PDF)
Future Plans
1. We are looking forward to
a. Conducting debates that will be involving all existing Secondary Schools in the Lushoto and Bumbuli Council.
b. Running a competition that will involve all Secondary Schools in the Tanga Region (Inter district level)
c. Finding effective representatives who will represent us in various issues at the National and International levels.
Based on so many direct and indirect profitable benefits in this competition, YPM requests cooperation from various stakeholders to enable the competition to succeed 100% for future years by facilitating us in the following issues.
1. Assistance in transport and food for students especially from inter-ward level.
2. Support the improvement of gifts to bring more motivation to students
3. Intensified Public-Private Partnership in this sector through involvement of our Councils(Lushoto and Bumbuli) in improving the competition.
4. Ideas to make the competition attractive, educative and empowering.
YPM CONCERT AT MLOLA: “EDUCATION IS MY REDEMPTION”
Education is a major challenge in the rural areas, some challenges are caused by some parents who dissuade their children and encourage them to go to work at an early age without knowing the future challenges lying ahead of them.
Recognizing the importance of education YPM prepared an education concert on May 31, which took place in the Mlola ward. The main message of the day has been “Let me go to School, Education is my Redemption”. The Arts Group sent the message to the community through the arts and entertainment.
The Aim of doing the event has been to have an entertaining but direct way of sending the message to the parents and students in the area that is highly affected in the whole of Tanga region.
YPM plans to continuing with these events every in five other places faced with same challenge so as to help the community understand and appreciate the importance of education for the development of the family, community and nation at large.
IASYM in Afria Conference University of Lusaka Zambia: 6-8 September 2018
The 2018 African regional conference of the International Association for the Study of Youth Ministry will be held at the Justo Mwale University in Lusaka, Zambia.
Purpose?
Academics and practitioners in Youth Ministry seize the opportunity to share and discuss the current issues and challenges that the youth in Africa are facing. With the migration of youth to Europe and the East, the changing culture and technology, social media and climate changes have an immense influence on the youth in Africa to which the Church cannot cast a blind eye. There is also on the other hand much that African youth can contribute to the rest of the world.
For Whom?
We want to bring together people who are currently involved with youth ministry research projects:
people teaching youth ministry,
masters and PhD students and students who plan on getting involved in the study-field in the future,
people who are involved in youth ministry, in church, institutions and organizations as well as
colleagues in related fields of study like Sociology, Psychology and others.
We hereby invite you to submit a proposal (in the form of a 350 word abstract) from your context and from your research base – be that theological, historical, philosophical, quantitative, and qualitative or other research traditions.We really want to respect the interdisciplinary nature of our ministry. Add a short biography.
When you consider submitting an abstract, you may want to consider one of the following subthemes:
Youth, theology and disability
Agency of youth in Africa
HIV and Aids and youth in Africa
Church silence on youth risk behaviour – substance abuse
Implications of African culture on the church – sex and sexuality; morality; ethics
Child and youth Trafficking and abuse – connection to poverty?
Immigration and migration among African youth: opportunities and challenges
Islamic radicalization among young men and the need for apologetics in youth ministry
Please send your submission no later than 28 February, 2018. Notification of acceptance will be emailed to authors by the end of April 2018 so that presenters have ample time to prepare for the – conference. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your work and receive valuable feedback from colleagues and stimulate the thinking of others in the field.
Please submit proposals to:
Nene Muthuri (Secretary) nenemuthuri@gmail.com
OR
Willem Semmelink willem@sats.edu.za
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YPM MEET WITH THE LUSHOTO DISTRICT LEADERS FOR NETWORK BUILDING.
Youth Peace Makers Tanzania is an Organization that works closely with the government. On 20th April 2017 YPM had an opportunity to meet with government officials in Lushoto district. These included but not limited to the District Commissioner, the Council Director of Bumbuli and Lushoto (Rep.) Police, Immigration officers and other top offcials. The intention was to network and do the stakeholders meeting to the new appointees in the District Administration of the 5th Government Era. This will help promote cooperation in the work of YPM well. Lastly YPM invited the leaders in the radio program on Lushoto development that will be aired by UTUME FM RADIO 5th May. The programm will invite different stakeholders into discussion related to goals of SDG as implemented in the development agenda of the district.
