PROJECT OFFICER Jobs in Tanzania

Job Title: PROJECT OFFICER
Employer: Swedish NGO
Location: Mwanza, Arusha and Tanga

The Swedish NGO We Effect in partnership with the Tanzania Women Lawyers Association (TAWLA), an NGO with women lawyers forming the membership and Tanzania Youth Coalition (TYC) have joined forces to embark on an initiative titled increased inclusive political system for women and youth in 2019 and 2020 elections at national and local levels in Tanzania. This initiative seeks to address barriers that prevent women and youth from participating in political processes hence end up being under-represented at decision making levels particularly those that are elected. This initiative is anticipated to start in January 2017 and covering about 28 constituents in three regions namely Arusha, Tanga and Mwanza. The initiative will result to more women and youth having increased opportunities of participating and getting elected both at local and national levels in the 2019 local and 2020 general elections in Tanzania.

We are looking for experienced, self-driven, dynamic and result oriented individuals who are keen to develop a career in a dynamic, passionate and challenging environment. The successful candidates will be part of the Secretariat team hosted at TAWLA/ TYC offices in Mwanza, Arusha and Tanga.

Education: Holder of Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Public administration or Political science, Project management or related fields
Experience: Three years related experience in project management and community outreach
One or more years advocacy experience
Demonstrated experience in community mobilization, engagement and organizing and facilitating workshops and community dialogues

Duties
(i) Implement all project activities including preparation of work plans and related monitoring at the regional level (includes community mobilization, trainings, stakeholders meetings etc)
(ii) Ensure the timely implementation of projectactivities and report any delays or discrepancies noticed in project activities.
(iii) Prepare project reports, Assist in communication and collaboration with partners.
(iv) Play a leading role in the development of advocacy and publicity materials.

How to Apply
Qualified and interested individuals are hereby encouraged to apply by submitting an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the undersigned;
tawla.information@gmail.com or through postal mail or by hand to:
Tanzania Women Lawyers Association
Plot No. 33, TAWLA House
Ilala Amana Street
P.O. Box 9460
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Deadline: 10th December 2016.