Job Title; Project Officer,
Job Location; Tanzania, Arusha,
Application Deadline; 20th Dec 2017.
Key Responsibilities;
- Participatory Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Ensure that local partners, when appropriate, engaged in appraisal for and/or with us are trained and given advice in participatory approaches, minimalizing bias, and other key methodologies for information gathering;
- Departmental Follow-up and underwriting
- Follow up work plans, activities and their quality;
- Communicate regularly to the regional Programme Managers and Coordinations on all activities;
- Developing Internal Coordination and Communication mechanisms
- Developing an External Communication Strategy
- Define the main target groups, activities, resources and partnerships needed;
- Assisting the Project Development Manager and Country Director in developing the country strategy, project proposals, addressing ad hoc donor requests or catalyzing action on specific projects or components of projects
Minimum Requirements
- Degree in Political Science, Business Administration, International Development studies or related field is preferable.
- Demonstrated experience (1 year and above) in project development in an NGO/INGO is highly preferable.
- Able to manage a high workload and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent experience in proposal writing,
- Well versed with computer knowledge
- Excellent communication skills with knowledge of both internal and external communications environments.
- Proactive, self-starter – able to work with minimum supervision.
- Excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
- Willingness to travel to the field
- Flexible, enthusiastic and a willingness to listen and learn from others.
- Ability to work independently.
How To Apply:
If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and want to work as a team member in our organization where you can make a difference. Interested applicants must provide and send a cover letter and a current CV, names and addresses of three referees, telephone and e-mail contacts to;- johnstone@hopefundafrica.org by 20th Dec 2017, Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Other Benefits;
- Health and Family Insurance
- Risk and Hardship Allowances (where applicable)
- 28 days leave per year
- Fuel and Entertainment Allowances (where applicable)
