• Name:

  Programme Officer

• Position:

  1 Positions

• Posted:

  1 year ago

• Location:

  Morogoro, Ifakara

• Category:

  Jobs & Freelancing

• Deadline:

  10/06/2023

• Salary Range:

  1500000 - 2000000

• Employer Name:

  EAMCEF

• Job Level:

  Entry Level

• Work Type:

  Full Time

• Job Qualification:

  Bachelor

• Years Of Experience:

  2

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  297

GENERAL PROVISIONS
-The following requirements will apply to all the posts now available in the Endowment Fund Secretariat

General Conditions
-Proven ability in writing and speaking both English and Kiswahili Languages.
-The EAMCEF Head Office in Morogoro Municipality will be the duty station for each of the positions.
-All the positions are equally available for both female and male Tanzanian applicants; female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
-Excellent knowledge and proven ability in working with computers and a variety of computer programmes especially Microsoft Office applications (e.g. MS-Word, Excel, -Access, Power Point, E-Mails, Internet, etc.) and establishment and management of databases.
-Ability to work under pressure and for extended hours including working on week – ends and holidays as it may be required from time to time.
-Mature, energetic, hardworking, versatile and self-motivated.
-Obedient, honest, trustful, fast learner, smart and socially active.
-Demonstrated ability to work independently or under minimum supervision, effectively supervise and lead others.
-Each appointed Candidate will report and be answerable to the Executive Director.
Only one (1) position is available for each of the vacant posts.

Terms and Conditions of Employment
-A Contract of two years will be issued to each of the successful applicants upon satisfactory performance during the probationary period of the first three months. ---Depending on the ability to perform the assigned duties, the Contract may be renewed at the end of the second year. An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the selected candidate commensurate with professional qualifications and working experience.

Duties and Responsibilities
-The successful Programme Officer – Planning, Coordination and Information Management (PO – PCIM) will be incharge of and play a leading role in all programme planning, grants management, implementation, coordination, supervision, information management and communication activities of EAMCEF. His/her principal duties and responsibilities will include and not be limited to the following:

-Raise awareness to local communities and other stakeholders on the linkages between conservation, climate change and socio-economic development.
-Raise awareness to local communities, local governments and other relevant partners on the EAMCEF and the benefits available through the EAMCEF intervention programmes.
Inform NGOs, research institutions and other stakeholders about the opportunities available for funding conservation, climate change, research and community – based development and livelihood activities.
-Develop and maintain an always updated central forum for cataloguing status of activities receiving funding, information generated from programme interventions as well as activities planned and implemented through other conservation partners in the Eastern Arc Mountains.
-Make sure that all relevant information about the Fund’s performance and accomplishments is always available for use by all relevant stakeholders including the government and other development partners.
-Assist in timely planning, budgeting and progress reporting for all programme activities.
-Handle publicity, education and extension activities and help to plan, design, produce and disseminate relevant publicity and extension materials from time to time.
-Developing and implementing effective communication, public relations and information dissemination strategy for awareness creation and attracting more support from various sources.
-Helping and effectively participating in developing, updating and operationalizing the EAMCEF Strategic Plan, Engagement Plan, Resource Mobilization and Communication -Strategies and assist in various visibility, engagement and communication activities as appropriate.
-Help to improve the planning, information management, communication and organizational capacity of EAMCEF and effectively assist in the creation of conditions necessary for effective programme delivery.
-Setting up an always up to date information management centre and effectively supervising and monitoring its management and operations.
-Provide necessary back-up support to field activities and effectively assist, support and supervise the Field Projects Officers, Planning and Communication Assistant and --Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Assistant.
-Assist, provide back-up support and appropriately gap-fill in the functions of the -Marketing and Engagement Officer as it may be required from time to time.
-Effectively collaborating and working closely with the Marketing and Engagement Officer in planning and executing all activities and functions related to marketing, promotion, profile raising, advocacy, engagement, visibility and communication as appropriate.
-Drafting contracting mechanisms, supervising contractual obligations and monitoring outputs delivery by contracted partners.
-Facilitate, coordinate, supervise and follow up implementation of field activities financed by the Fund.
-Assist in enhancing and maintaining an always updated website and highly active social media platforms for the Fund.
-Playing a central role in establishing relevant partnerships and maintaining existing partnerships with relevant stakeholders as appropriate.
-Assist in identifying, appraising, preparing proposals and managing the granting process for funding by the Endowment Fund.
-Assist in the improvement, operationalization and updating of the Solicitation and Grants -Management Guidelines as well as the Guidelines for Local Advisory Committees.
-Assist in developing and executing relevant training and out-reach programmes in order to build the capacity of stakeholders.
-Assist in developing and operationalizing a Training Policy for EAMCEF Trustees, -Secretariat Staff, key partners and other relevant stakeholders.
-Assist in information collection, storage and dissemination including proper handling and management of IT equipment, software and operating systems.
-Assist in setting up a Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Accountability mechanism and follow up closely its operationalization.
-Assist in developing, updating and operationalization of the Programme contents of the -Strategic Plan, Situation Analysis Report, Investment Management Policy, Business --Planning, Education and Awareness Creation documents for EAMCEF.
-Assist and advise the Executive Director in matters pertaining to management, technical and professional issues and aspects as appropriate.
-Doing any other relevant activity or assignment as it may be directed by the Executive Director from time to time.

Academic and Professional Qualifications
-Possession of both Bachelor and Master degrees from recognized and reputable higher learning institutions in the fields of natural resources management, forestry, wildlife management, biodiversity conservation, environmental planning and management, climate change or other relevant biological sciences.
-Formal training in planning, coordination, communication, networking, training, capacity building and monitoring, evaluation, learning and accountability will be desirable.
-Formal training and practical experience in project planning, progress reporting and results based management will be a strong merit.
-Good interpersonal skills and strong background in conservation and community development work.
-Good writing, presentation and communication skills.
-Good working knowledge and skills in handling and dealing with ICT (Information, --Communication and Technology) issues and aspects.
-Experience in donor funded project management and working procedures will be desirable.
-Experience in networking and dealing with partners will be an added advantage.
-Working experience in conservation, community development or climate change aspects in the Eastern Arc Mountains or elsewhere will be a pre-requisite.
-Working experience in similar positions and relevant fields of not less than five years with reputable projects/programmes/ organizations.

MODE OF APPLICATION
-Well qualified and interested professionals should lodge their well written applications to the undersigned not later than 10th June 2023. Application letters with detailed CVs, copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and names of three easily contactable referees should be timely made. Only shortlisted applicants will be called for one or more interviews within two months from the application deadline.


Applications should be addressed to:
-The Executive Director, Eastern Arc Mountains Conservation Endowment Fund (EAMCEF), Plot No. 348, Forest Hill Area, Kingalu Road,
P.O. Box 6053,
MOROGORO – TANZANIA.
Email: eamcef@easternarc.or.tz
Telephone: +255 (0) 23 2934274 Cellphone: +255 (0) 755 330 558

The deadline for submitting the application is 10th June 2023.