Wednesday, July 9, 2014

PROGRAM OFFICER -UNGUJA ZANZIBAR



PROGRAM OFFICER -UNGUJA ZANZIBAR
ActionAid started its operation in Tanzania in 1998. It envisions seeing Tanzania without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys his/her right to a life of dignity. Currently, AATZ is looking for a qualified, experienced and self-motivated person to fill in the following post:
Job Title:  Program Officer LRP
Reports to: LRP Coordinator
Department:  Local Rights Program
Work Station/Center of the Office:- Unguja (Zanzibar)
Job Role: To facilitate the planning and implementation of Local Lights Program works. The key objective of this position is to assist the program coordinator and take active part in the planning and implementation of grassroots works, mobilization, organization and empowerment of people living in poverty as well as local partners
 Key Responsibilities
  • Take active part in LRP strategic plan and annual plan development processes and facilitate their implementation
  • Mobilize, sensitize, organize and empower communities in light of LRP strategy, annual plans and the Country Strategy Paper
  • Develop capacities of Community Development Facilitators, community based organizations and local government institutions 
  • Monitor and supervise implementation of programs/projects and take active part in review and evaluation of programs/projects
  • Prepare periodic and annual reports   
  • Support and facilitate formation and strengthening of networks of organizations of people living in poverty in the LRP
  • Take active part in research activities on selected issues affecting people living in poverty and advocate for changes in policies and practices
·         Take active part in  pperforming all  sponsorship works


·         Take active part in developing concept notes and proposals for fund raising
 Qualification and Experience:
·         Bachelor's Degree in Rural Development, economics, development economics, and related social science fields from a reputable higher learning institution.
·         At least 2 years' experience in community development related works.
·         Knowledge and good skills in one (or more) of AATZ thematic areas Agriculture & control over natural resources, governance, public & corporate accountability and women rights).
·         Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision and meeting deadlines.
·         Work efficiently as a team player.
·         Sound skills in report writing.
·         Computer literate.
·         Ability to write quality proposals for fund raising

·         Understanding of programming issues and policy work at state, national and international levels.

·         Understanding of gender issues in development and demonstrable commitment to promoting women rights within the organisation and in programme work.

Skills and Abilities:
  • Analytical and organizational  skills
  • Work under pressure.
  • Excellent command of English, Swahili
  • Interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
  • Self-motivated, enthusiastic, energetic
  • Attention to detail and thoroughness
  • Ability to remain calm
  • Confident, assertive, forward thinking

To apply, submit your updated curriculum vitae, a motivation letter and state your gross salary expectation per month and send directly to HROD and SS Manager, through E-mail: jobs.tanzania@actionaid.org  

Closing date: 21st July 2014 at 14.00hrs. Please clearly indicate "Application for Action Aid Tanzania Program Officer - Unguja" in your email subject. We respect all candidates but we can only respond to shortlisted candidates. Although all applications will be considered on their individual merit, suitably qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.


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