PROGRAMME OFFICER AT TANZANIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA 
MINISTRY OF FINANCE 

EDF - PROGRAMME SUPPORT UNIT 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 
JOB TITLE: PROGRAMME OFFICER 

The Programme Support Unit for European Development Fund is established within the external Finance Division of the Ministry of Finance. The main role of the Units is to facilitate effective and efficient implementation of the EU funded programmes in Tanzania. The Unit is inviting applications from dynamic, energetic and proactive Tanzania with required academic qualifications and technical skills and experience fill the Programme Officer post. 

1.    JOB PURPOSE 
    To facilitate efficient and effective implementation of the European Union funded rural 
    development prongammes in Tanzania 

2.    SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
•    Provide policy and strategic advice to the Head of Programmes on matters as stipulated in the Cotonou Partnership Agreement, National Indicative programme and any other programme documents related to rural development; 
•    Facilitate preparation and appraisal of tender, contracts and riders in accordance to EDF and EU regulations in collaboration with EU and implementing agencies; 
•    Periodic report writing and updates 
•    Execute periodic monitoring plans and facilitate conducting of tripartite quarterly and annual joint reviews; 
•    Conduct regular training on EDF/EU rules and procedures for implementing agencies as well as provide technical support and 
•    Undertake any other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor form time to time 

3.    MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS 
ACADEMIC AND MASTER QUALIFICATION 
•    Master Degree or post graduate in economics, development economics, rural development or ny other related field

WORK EXPERIENCE 
•    Applicant should have at least five (5) years working experience in programme management. Experience in working with donor funded projects will be considered as an added advantage

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES 
•    Must be able to proactively support identification, formulation, preparation and appraisal of donor funded development programmes, Experience in Managing the EU funded programme will be considered as an added advantage;
•    Must be able to promote ownership-by implementing agencies- of the EU funded programmes and projects; 
•    Must have skills to evaluate proposals/tenders and negotiation as well networking skills 
•    Ability to demonstrate project cycle management skills will be considered as an added advantages; and 
•    Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Application 

4.    EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS 
Renewable contract terms with competitive remuneration packages 

5.    HOW TO APPLY 
Qualified candidates are invited to submit - by hand or postal address - an application letter, complete CV, copies of academic certificates of two referees (name, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses). The deadline for submission is 23rd January 2015, Only qualified candidates should submit applications, and only shortlisted candidates would be notified. 

Applications should be addressed to: 
Deputy National Authorizing Officer - EDF 
Ministry of Finance Programme Support Unit 
1Madaraka Avenue 
P.O. Box 1851
11468 DAR ES SALAAM