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Position: Project And Community Engagement Officer
Reporting to: Executive Director
Salary Range: Negotiable
Location: Dar es Salaam
Travel: Occasionally
The Position:
The Programs Officer will support the program team to manage relationships and activities with partners and members, support the collection and dissemination of required program information, and be a part of the team that leads the design, implementation, and delivery of the projects and development activities of the organization. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in development projects and should possess experience in community development in Tanzania. The position is based in our Dar es Salaam office.
Key Responsibilities:
● To support program evaluation and research, including leading the delivery of the projects and development elements of the programs.
● To support the day to day management and communication of the programs; and to support the implementation of the programs, policies, and processes of the organization.
Detailed Responsibilities:
● To build relationship and support engagement with both partners donors and other stakeholders;
● Support the management of the data information systems to ensure the teams have the required data and information in the development of programs propositions;
● Support the standardization of reporting and information processes across all programs and provide administrative support, including the organization’s logistics and purchases.
● Conduct program reviews and prepare reports for management
● Content development work alongside the communication team for GFI’s website, annual report, social media, events, email newsletters, and other material.
● Contribute to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of GFI’s monitoring, reporting and evaluation processes, including preparation of log frames for all programs
This description is not exhaustive, and the job holder may be required to undertake duties that are broadly in line with the above responsibilities
Person Specification:
Technical Skills, Knowledge and Experience Essential:
● Knowledge and understanding of community development in Tanzania;
● Ability to work well with culturally and geographically diverse partners;
● Experienced, efficient and organized in online and remote work;
● Strong IT skills, including good knowledge in Microsoft Office;
● Knowledge and understanding of national and international development;
● Ability to source, analyze, interpret and communicate data;
● Experience of designing and developing research projects;
● Demonstrated project management experience;
● Strong skills in proposals and report writing;
● Excellent in administrative skills;
● And fluency in English and Swahili.
Desirable:
● Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment
● Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and work well under low supervision
Personal skills and attributes Essential:
● Strong networking skills;
● Flexible and pro-active approach;
● Organized and attentive to detail;
● Ability to identify issues in advance;
● Ability to travel to remote and overseas areas;
● And the ability to quickly understand new ideas and concepts.
How to Apply :
Please submit a cover letter, resume and a 1-2 page writing sample on GFIs areas of focus to info@girlsfirstinitiative.org Please indicate ‘Programs and Community Engagement officer’ in the subject. Address the letter to The Executive Director.
PS: GFI is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices and, in order to build the strongest possible workforce, actively seeks a diverse applicant pool. No relocation costs will be covered for this position. Applicants must be Tanzanians.
Deadline: December 1, 2023
Reporting to: Executive Director
Salary Range: Negotiable
Location: Dar es Salaam
Travel: Occasionally
The Position:
The Programs Officer will support the program team to manage relationships and activities with partners and members, support the collection and dissemination of required program information, and be a part of the team that leads the design, implementation, and delivery of the projects and development activities of the organization. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in development projects and should possess experience in community development in Tanzania. The position is based in our Dar es Salaam office.
Key Responsibilities:
● To support program evaluation and research, including leading the delivery of the projects and development elements of the programs.
● To support the day to day management and communication of the programs; and to support the implementation of the programs, policies, and processes of the organization.
Detailed Responsibilities:
● To build relationship and support engagement with both partners donors and other stakeholders;
● Support the management of the data information systems to ensure the teams have the required data and information in the development of programs propositions;
● Support the standardization of reporting and information processes across all programs and provide administrative support, including the organization’s logistics and purchases.
● Conduct program reviews and prepare reports for management
● Content development work alongside the communication team for GFI’s website, annual report, social media, events, email newsletters, and other material.
● Contribute to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of GFI’s monitoring, reporting and evaluation processes, including preparation of log frames for all programs
This description is not exhaustive, and the job holder may be required to undertake duties that are broadly in line with the above responsibilities
Person Specification:
Technical Skills, Knowledge and Experience Essential:
● Knowledge and understanding of community development in Tanzania;
● Ability to work well with culturally and geographically diverse partners;
● Experienced, efficient and organized in online and remote work;
● Strong IT skills, including good knowledge in Microsoft Office;
● Knowledge and understanding of national and international development;
● Ability to source, analyze, interpret and communicate data;
● Experience of designing and developing research projects;
● Demonstrated project management experience;
● Strong skills in proposals and report writing;
● Excellent in administrative skills;
● And fluency in English and Swahili.
Desirable:
● Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment
● Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and work well under low supervision
Personal skills and attributes Essential:
● Strong networking skills;
● Flexible and pro-active approach;
● Organized and attentive to detail;
● Ability to identify issues in advance;
● Ability to travel to remote and overseas areas;
● And the ability to quickly understand new ideas and concepts.
How to Apply :
Please submit a cover letter, resume and a 1-2 page writing sample on GFIs areas of focus to info@girlsfirstinitiative.org Please indicate ‘Programs and Community Engagement officer’ in the subject. Address the letter to The Executive Director.
PS: GFI is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices and, in order to build the strongest possible workforce, actively seeks a diverse applicant pool. No relocation costs will be covered for this position. Applicants must be Tanzanians.
Deadline: December 1, 2023
