TANZANIA PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (TPP)

In-Country Assistant Program Officer Position Description

The TPP Assistant Program Officer will support program coordination and implementation of the Tanzania
Partnership Program (TPP). This position reports to the TPP In-Country Program Officer.
RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):
Assist the TPP Program Officer to implement TPP activities in pilot villages.
Support the TPP Program Officer in preparing program plans and monthly progress reports (physical and
financial) and other deliverables.
Assist in maintaining relations and communications with TPP partners, TPP collaborators, local TPP team,
district government, village leaders, community members and non-governmental organization that are involved
in TPP activities.
Oversee logistics and other travel arrangements for TPP partners and collaborators.
Maintain TPP records system, documentation, library, and office equipment.
Support TPP partners to do TPP related research, obtain research clearance when needed, facilitate District
government and community relationships, provide logistical support, and disseminate a summary of research
results to District government and communities.
Support management of TPP finances and financial reporting including collection of receipts.
Other work as assigned.
POSITION LOGISITCS:
The Assistant Program Officer will:

Be based in Dar es Salaam at the Institute of Resource Assessment, UDSM.

Travel to TPP pilot sites as assigned.

Work on a full time basis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters degree required. A degree in Community Development, Sociology, or Social Work is

preferred

At least 3 years work experience after the first degree in international development projects or
international development organizations within Tanzania.

Experience working with government officials, international institutions, and local or

international NGOs.

Possess good writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.

Fluency in English and Kiswahili.

Proficiency in MS Office, specifically MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Ability to solve problems creatively, undertakes detailed work, and work well as a member of a
team.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines with limited supervision and work effectively
under pressure.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Readiness to accept challenges and eager to learn new things to cope with changing demands
of a project.
Understand and appreciate local cultures, ways of entry and rapport building for facilitating
interventions.

REMUNERATION
Attractive package will be offered to the right candidate commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience in
accordance with Government circulars and directives
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should apply in confidence to the undersigned enclosing
(i)
CV
(ii)
Photocopy of relevant certificates and transcripts
(iii)
Names and addresses of two referees
(iv)
Mode of communication, e.g Telephone, fax, email, etc.
NOTE
(i)
(ii)

Applicants currently employed in the public service should channel their application letters through
their respective employers
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview

Interested applicants should submit their applications to the;

Director, Human Resource and Administration
University of Dar-es-Salaam
P.O. Box 35091
DAR ES SALAAM.
DEADLINE
Two weeks from the date of first appearance of this advertisement