NAFASI ZA KAZI IRINGA

KARIBU TANZANIA ASSOCIATION

                                

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TITLE:  Project Coordinator.

DEPARTMENT:  Mama Course Project.

DATE:  27, December 2013

Karibu Tanzania Association (KTA) is an umbrella organization whereby all 55 Folk Development Colleges (FDCs) in Tanzania are members. KTA has operated as an NGO since 1990. KTA’s role is among others, to strengthen the colleges in order for them to be able to fulfill their tasks. Together with the FDC’s KTA play an important role in working with the local community and the local civil society organizations in promoting a better understanding, knowledge and respect for human rights and the connection between these rights and the serious problems that are present in everyday life in most parts of rural Tanzania.  To do so KTA is also cooperating with its sister organization in Sweden Karibu Sweden Association (KSA) and other partners. KTA cooperates with KSA to strengthen the sister school relationship between the FDCs in Tanzania and the Folk High Schools in Sweden.

KTA seeks highly qualified candidates for the position of Project Coordinator. The candidate will provide administrative support to the Director to ensure smooth operation of activities. 

One of the key activities will to Develop and schedule project work plan in accordance with the specification and funding limitation and to ensure proper monitoring of the project.

This full-time position is based in Iringa and reports to the Director.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

·      Assist in preparation of narrative project reports and record on project activities and progress status for management or donors.

·      Assist in preparation of proposal for funding and /or funding continuation of the project from the outside sponsor.

·      Prepare reports of the activities expenditure and submit the same to the project Manager for review and approval

·      Assist in the evaluation of project effectiveness to develop improved methods; devises evaluation methodology and implements.

·      Arrange and Facilitates workshops, meeting, or conferences; coordinates logistics, scheduling and participant’s communication within the project as may be directed by the Executive Director.

• Performs related work as assigned by the Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced Diploma/ Bachelors Degree in Community Development, Public Administration, Adult Education, Social Work or related field

·         Minimum of 2+years in the related position

·         Experience of working in a donor funded project will be an added advantage.

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in  English;
• Computer knowledge.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proven track record of honesty and integrity.
• Ability to guide, mentor and coach the team for success.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Financial and administration skills will be an added value.

Fluency in English and Swahili a must

To apply please send your application and CV explaining why you should be considered for the position to the under signed; deadline for application is two weeks from the announcement.

Executive Director,

Karibu Tanzania Association

P.O.Box  246,

Iringa.

                         Or Email to; kta@kaributanzania.or.tz