Partner Support Officer( 2 Positions)
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Level: National D1
Gross salary: 2,623,935.16 per month and other benefits
Contract Type: Fixed Term ( 3 years)
Job Ref No: INT0845
Who we are:
Oxfam is an International NGO working with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering in Tanzania and more than 80 other countries worldwide. In Tanzania Oxfam works with more than 46 civil society organisations in Shinyanga, Simiyu, Geita, Mwanza, Dodoma, Morogoro, Tanga, Lindi, Iringa, Mtwara, Kagera, Manyara and Arusha to implement three change goals that have been identified in the country strategy for 2011/2015, namely Economic Justice - Rural Livelihoods (including smallholder, pastoralist and women's livelihoods), Gender Justice – equality for women ending violence against women and to promote women's leadership and economic empowerment and Social Justice centred in active citizenship and effective governance for quality essential services.
We are currently looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable Partner Support Officer to enhance the impact of our work in Tanzania.
Roles and Responsibilities:
In this role you will Report to the Programme Quality Coordinator and you will be responsible for the following:
• In co-ordination with the programme quality unit, monitor the delivery and implementation of projects from Oxfam partners as per agreed Memorandum Of Understanding and Letter Of Agreement.
• Ensure that financial management of partners is in line with their financial policies and procedures as well as those of Oxfam's minimal standards.
• Review financial reports of partners and provide comments to Program Managers for any required review/action.
• Arrange combined financial training workshops for partners as and when required.
• Carrying out frequent visits to partners providing advice and support as and when they need it.
• Contributing to the revision of Oxfam policy & procedures gained from the experience of working with the partners.
• Provide feedback to the Monitoring and Risk Committee on potential areas of risk and provide advice on possible solutions.
• Work closely with the Oxfam programme team in flagging any emerging challenges with partners.
• Provide updated programme report to the programme quality unit and programme team after each partner visit.
Skills and competencies:
A candidate envisaged for this role will possess:
• Good knowledge and experience in financial accounting and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills and good organisational skills.
• Previous audit experience is advantageous.
• Procedural and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to assess financial policy and procedures and good practices / systems.
• Good computer skills email writing, Microsoft Office package and accounting software.
• Strong and clear communicator – oral and written. Fluency in Swahili is a must.
• Strong in mentoring, capacity building and training.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team.
• Understanding and experience of gender and diversity issues, and commitment to addressing inequalities.
• Ability to use judgement on routine functions, and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deliver on tight timelines.
This position requires a person with ability to travel frequently to field offices.
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Level: National D1
Gross salary: 2,623,935.16 per month and other benefits
Contract Type: Fixed Term ( 3 years)
Job Ref No: INT0845
Who we are:
Oxfam is an International NGO working with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering in Tanzania and more than 80 other countries worldwide. In Tanzania Oxfam works with more than 46 civil society organisations in Shinyanga, Simiyu, Geita, Mwanza, Dodoma, Morogoro, Tanga, Lindi, Iringa, Mtwara, Kagera, Manyara and Arusha to implement three change goals that have been identified in the country strategy for 2011/2015, namely Economic Justice - Rural Livelihoods (including smallholder, pastoralist and women's livelihoods), Gender Justice – equality for women ending violence against women and to promote women's leadership and economic empowerment and Social Justice centred in active citizenship and effective governance for quality essential services.
We are currently looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable Partner Support Officer to enhance the impact of our work in Tanzania.
Roles and Responsibilities:
In this role you will Report to the Programme Quality Coordinator and you will be responsible for the following:
• In co-ordination with the programme quality unit, monitor the delivery and implementation of projects from Oxfam partners as per agreed Memorandum Of Understanding and Letter Of Agreement.
• Ensure that financial management of partners is in line with their financial policies and procedures as well as those of Oxfam's minimal standards.
• Review financial reports of partners and provide comments to Program Managers for any required review/action.
• Arrange combined financial training workshops for partners as and when required.
• Carrying out frequent visits to partners providing advice and support as and when they need it.
• Contributing to the revision of Oxfam policy & procedures gained from the experience of working with the partners.
• Provide feedback to the Monitoring and Risk Committee on potential areas of risk and provide advice on possible solutions.
• Work closely with the Oxfam programme team in flagging any emerging challenges with partners.
• Provide updated programme report to the programme quality unit and programme team after each partner visit.
Skills and competencies:
A candidate envisaged for this role will possess:
• Good knowledge and experience in financial accounting and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills and good organisational skills.
• Previous audit experience is advantageous.
• Procedural and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to assess financial policy and procedures and good practices / systems.
• Good computer skills email writing, Microsoft Office package and accounting software.
• Strong and clear communicator – oral and written. Fluency in Swahili is a must.
• Strong in mentoring, capacity building and training.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team.
• Understanding and experience of gender and diversity issues, and commitment to addressing inequalities.
• Ability to use judgement on routine functions, and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deliver on tight timelines.
This position requires a person with ability to travel frequently to field offices.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
To apply:
This opportunity is for a dedicated and highly motivated professional with strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs. If you believe you qualify for this post and you are the candidate that we are looking for, please submit your application and CV in English detailing your experience for the post applied and include daytime telephone contacts by applying online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs and then go to current vacancies. You are advised to use advert Reference number and job title above. We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization. The closing date for this post is Tuesday 30th September 2014
Diversity The difference starts with you
Oxfam has zero tolerance on bribery; any such incidences of solicitation should be reported to ripotirushwa@oxfam.org.uk
This opportunity is for a dedicated and highly motivated professional with strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs. If you believe you qualify for this post and you are the candidate that we are looking for, please submit your application and CV in English detailing your experience for the post applied and include daytime telephone contacts by applying online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs and then go to current vacancies. You are advised to use advert Reference number and job title above. We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization. The closing date for this post is Tuesday 30th September 2014
Diversity The difference starts with you
Oxfam has zero tolerance on bribery; any such incidences of solicitation should be reported to ripotirushwa@oxfam.org.uk
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