1. Position: Program Officer 2. Expected Start Date : December 15th, 2014 3. Place of Work Program Officer will be based in both Babati and Arusha towns, Tanzania. 4. Responsibilities Program Officer’s responsibilities will be wide-ranging. Responsibilities as Program Officer shall include, but not be limited to: • Take overall responsibility for all financial functions of the office including: 1. maintaining and improving financial systems including cash disbursement and monthly accounting 2. completing financial reports for the executive team, donors and the TZ government 3. ensuring all labor and NGO requirements are met (employment taxes, social security, annual registration fees, etc.) 4. working together with TZ and US, adapting annual budgets, as needed • Manage the administrative duties of human resources to ensure SIC is complying with contractual and governmental requirements. • Contribute to relationships and requirements of external donors (reporting, site visits, communication). • Lead in-country development of social media content. • Work with staff to maintain and improve high quality monitoring and evaluation of programs. • Develop systems that will lead to more efficient operations in areas such as supplies and scheduling. • Assist the SIC Tanzania Operations Manager, Programs Manager and Volunteer Programs Manager in supervising the smooth running of general SIC operations, especially the support of staff members while engaged in volunteer-related activities. • Participate in strategic planning meetings and conferences both internal and external. • Perform any other tasks designated by the Executive Director in the US, and the Operations and Programs Manager in Tanzania. 5. Compensation and Benefits: The program officer position is compensated with a living stipend and one-round trip ticket per year between their home country and Tanzania (If an applicant is currently outside Tanzania). Resident permit costs will be covered by SIC. 6. Desired Qualifications: – Bachelor Degree (education, community development, global studies, social sciences, sociology, public health, or public policy highly desired); Masters Degree preferred – Previous experience working with rural communities. – Experience with grant writing, monitoring and evaluation, participatory tools, accounting and program management a plus – Strong with Microsoft Office package, other statistical software – Strong writing and proofreading skills – Ability to multitask and prioritize work flows – Ability to work independently as well as work collaboratively with a multinational team – Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – High proficiency in English and Swahili, both spoken and written – Tanzanian national preferred To apply: Please send a cover letter, resume/CV, and a short writing sample to [email protected]. Please put “PO_your name” in the subject line. All applications must be received by November 21st, 2014.
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