JIUNGE MAGROUP YETU YA WHATSAPP. BONYEZA HAPA
PROJECT AND PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Project Manager
Direct Reporting to: Executive Director
Post Type: Full-time (40 hours/week), permanent position (minimum of one year commitment required)Location: Mwanza, Tanzania
Start Date: asap
POSITION SUMMARY
As Project Manager you will be responsible for the management of Cedar Tanzania’s current project portfolio as well as for the design of new projects in line with the organisation’s strategy and focus areas.You will closely plan project activities and interventions with a team of field officers who are implementing the activities on the ground. You will support the field team in their daily operations, monitor, evaluate and report on project success and closely oversee project budgets and timelines.We are looking for someone who is passionate about community development, able to adapt quickly in a multicultural team and shows a supportive and respectful attitude towards the team and community members alike.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Management of Cedar Tanzania’s project portfolio (currently five ongoing projects and two in the developing stage),translating project goals and objectives into implementable strategies and plans including preparing related work plans/ GANTT charts, conducting risk analysis, etc
Line managing of the Cedar Tz field team (currently three members), providing support and directing their daily activities to ensure effective implementation of project activities, and building their capacity
Implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation, Assessment and Learning (MEAL) activities
Creating and maintaining oversight of projects budget, timelines and quality assurance
Writing of project reports for various internal and external stakeholders
Development of new projects in line with Cedar Tanzania’s focus areas
Involvement in the development of project and communication strategies
Support the grant-writing team with project relevant info, providing technical support and communication activities where needed
As project descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the Project Manager may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.
QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS
Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience (preferably in a developing country)
Degree in International Development or other relevant field
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and good command of Microsoft Office
Thematic experience in relevant field (e.g. public health, SRHR, entrepreneurship, gender equality, WASH)
High level of intercultural competence and communication skills
Highly team- and solution-oriented, flexible and creative
Leadership and people management skills desired
WHAT WE OFFER
Work experience in a multicultural, purpose-driven and dynamic team
Insights into a Tanzanian grass-roots organisation with close ties to the local community
Swahili lessons and the opportunity to partake in trainings, benefitting your professional development
28 days of annual leave plus TOIL for extra time
Flexible working hours and working from home opportunities (where applicable)
To apply, please submit your letter of motivation, updated CV, and other relevant documents (if any) to infotz@cedarfoundation.org until July 06, 2020. In the body of the email, please specify your available start date and salary expectations. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.
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