Position: Volunteer Programs Officer
Reports to: Executive Director
Location: Kasulu town of Kigoma region, Tanzania
Application Deadline: 18th February 2024
Type of Contract: Part time volunteer, 25Hours per week
Starting Date: March 2024
Salary: Un-paid volunteer, only monthly transport & communications compensation.
Our Volunteering Opportunities
Mydia-tz capitalizes on the role of human capital in attaining its goals, same as every nation does in order to attain real development. At Mydia-tz, every effort contributed by every person is heartfully appreciated. We are now inviting applications for volunteer Programs officer role from qualified and experienced people to work for Mydia-tz. Preferred qualifications are in the field of Education, Economics, Project management and Public health or related fields.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure Mydia-tz’s programs development through searching for grants and writing proposals, networking and fundraising.
- Provide technical support to the programs team, manage programs and oversee programs implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation and budgets, while ensuring that programs activities align with the goals and mission statements of the organization.
- Support the development and writing of annual, quarterly, donor and government reports.
- Represent Mydia-tz at various meetings, technical working groups and relevant forums.
- Any other duties and responsibilities as directed from time to time, provided they are broadly similar to duties normally performed by the post holder.
Qualifications and Competencies/Attributes
The volunteer programs officer is expected to have, but not limited to the following qualities; i. Good Project and Grants management skills, including proposals and budgets development, monitoring & evaluation etc.
- Good writing skills, time manager and Excellent attention to details iii. Computer literacy, expert on Ms. applications especially word and Excel
Manluku Youth Development Initiatives – Tanzania (MYDIA-TZ)
- Excellent interpersonal skills, proven team building, organizational and communication skills.
- Innovative, flexible, disciplined, goal-oriented and willing to learn.
- Ability to learn quickly, deliver results, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively under pressure, well-organized.
Required Experience Education:
Education
University Degree in Project management, Economics, Education, Public health, or other related fields.
Experience:
- Proven track-record of managing projects, fundraising, searching and mapping for donors, grant opportunities and respond to call for proposals.
- At least two-years previous volunteer experience within a similar position, preferably working with NGOs.
- Experience using email Apps like Outlook, and online meeting platforms like Zoom meeting, Google meet, Teams, Skype etc.
Office Offer:
This is a
volunteer role, and successful candidates will work part time (5hours per day). Mydia-tz will only offer office space with a computer and internet connection and monthly transport & communication allowance.
Note: Mydia-tz is a small organization and works with different stakeholders on a voluntary basis. While we value the tireless efforts provided by our volunteers, Mydia-tz is un-able to pay for salaries due to budgetary constraints, unless for a staff working specifically on a funded project.
Our preferences:
Preference will be given to applicants who resides in
Kasulu town of Kigoma region, and have experience/skills on projects implementation in NGO set up, grants researching and proposal writing.
Qualified women and
people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
Send your application letter and CV ONLY, in one PDF document, named “
your name” before or by
18th February 2024, addressed to:
Executive Director,
MANLUKU YOUTH DEVELOPMEMNT INTIATIVES – TANZANIA (Mydia-tz)
P O. Box 416
Kasulu, Kigoma – Tanzania
Through email address
info@mydia-tz.or.tz
Application Deadline: 18th February 2024
Note: Only applications sent by email will be considered.