OPERATION OFFICER - Good Neighbors Tanzania

Good Neighbors is an international, non-profit humanitarian organization that plans, implements, and raises funds for the provision of services in child protection and education, community development, health, water and sanitation, income generation, appropriate technology and disaster relief projects.Good Neighbors International strives to improve lives, especially child life through education, food, shelter, community development, health care, advocacy and emergency relief since its establishment in 1991.

Good Neighbors is looking for a dynamic individual to join our highly motivated team in the following roles;

OPERATION OFFICER

Reports to: Operation Manager

Location-Dar es Salaam

The Operation Officer is to develop projects conducted by GN including activities and the budget in a proper way to achieve mission and vision of GN. Also, he/she should ensure feasibility and effectiveness of the projects, and establish networks in sphere of project influence.

Duties and responsibilities

- Find new sites and developnew project.

- Design projects with PPF (Project Proposal Form) results of research for new community and adjusting it with IHQ.

- Design and Implement the operation in professional relief and development works such as education, health care, sanitary improvement, increasing incomes, organizing local communities, and advocacy

- Writing proposal and required reports

- Compile and analyze statistics of projects in annual review.

- Conductevaluation (Impact assessment) to secure effectiveness.

- Build networks of project-related experts and influential groups to involve into GN works as consultants or champions.

- Cooperate with other organizations like government, NGOs and local groups.

- Train staffs in field office and providing them for guideline.

Skills

- Basic understanding of policy development and developing and delivering advocacy that has demonstrably influenced governments, donors and other organizations and processes at a high level.

- Designing, managing and reporting skills on complex programs across dispersed locations successfully.

- Sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts.

- Commitment to our equal opportunity and gender policies.

- A highly motivated, self-starter, able to work equally well in isolation or as part of a team.

Qualification and experience

- At least two years work experience

- A degree in related discipline

- An excellent written and oral command of English

- Knowledge on Project Cycle Management, Humanitarian Principles, Cultural awareness (Cross cultural working, Inter-personal skills, dealing with local authorities, common ethical dilemmas)

- Excellent communication skills

- Knowledge of Microsoft Office

- Must be energetic and passionate hard-working person with willingness to learn and grow

Application Instructions

Interested and qualified candidates should submit application letter and CVs with three referees names and contacts to hr.goodneighbors@yahoo.com or 

HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER

GOOD NEIGHBORS TANZANIA

P.O BOX 33104

DAR ES SALAAM.

Closing date is 07/11/2014, 16:00 pm.

You will be required to present the original certificates on the day of interview.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information, visit our website: www.goodneighbors.kr