Project Assistant
Sightsavers
is looking for an experienced and passionate Project Assistant to
support the strategic planning and implementation of the DFID Inclusive
Eye Health Project in Tanzania. You will be actively involved in the
project at all levels, utilising your programme experience and advocacy,
inclusion and international development knowledge.
Your background in designing and implementing inclusive programmes within the context of Tanzania, will allow you to collaborate with regional and district partners to lead on the development, planning and implementation of the project, whilst identifying opportunity for programme growth. You will be experienced in social inclusion policy and advocacy and will be able to ensure that the programme remains within designated frameworks and donor policies.
You will assist the
finance team with the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts,
monitoring expenditure and ensuring that donor policies are adhered to
as well as playing an active role in the promotion of the programme’s
aims and objectives and the Advocacy and Inclusion work done by
Sightsavers and our partners through forums, promotional events,
networking and the promotion of shared learning.
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Ideally you will have a degree within a relevant field or equivalent experience, and will have worked within an NGO environment managing social development related projects.
The Project Assistant for the Inclusive Eye Health Project in Tanzania Project Assistant is a highly involved role and this is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for further details.
Information on the Inclusive Eye Health Project can be found through the below links to the Sightsavers website:
https://www.sightsavers.org/disability/health/inclusive-eye-health/
https://www.sightsavers.org/news/2018/12/sightsavers-welcomes-dfid-disability-strategy/
Your background in designing and implementing inclusive programmes within the context of Tanzania, will allow you to collaborate with regional and district partners to lead on the development, planning and implementation of the project, whilst identifying opportunity for programme growth. You will be experienced in social inclusion policy and advocacy and will be able to ensure that the programme remains within designated frameworks and donor policies.
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Ideally you will have a degree within a relevant field or equivalent experience, and will have worked within an NGO environment managing social development related projects.
The Project Assistant for the Inclusive Eye Health Project in Tanzania Project Assistant is a highly involved role and this is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for further details.
Information on the Inclusive Eye Health Project can be found through the below links to the Sightsavers website:
https://www.sightsavers.org/disability/health/inclusive-eye-health/
https://www.sightsavers.org/news/2018/12/sightsavers-welcomes-dfid-disability-strategy/
How to apply
To apply for this post by email, please download our application form and equal opportunities form and return as two separate documents to jobs@sightsavers.org.
We’re
an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly encourage
qualified people living with a disability to apply. Find out about our commitment to inclusion.
We will be contacting shortlisted candidates for interview shortly
after the closing dates. We regret that in view of the large number of
applications we receive, we are unable to respond if you are
unsuccessful. We hope you understand the need to concentrate resources
towards our work. Sightsavers is committed to safeguarding and
protecting the welfare of adults at risk and children as a priority.
This is reflected in our pre-employment checks and requirement to verify
and check the identity and references of all applicants.
Job Description
Job Description
Closing Date: 27 October, 2019
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Title: Project Finance Assistant
Location: Singida Region, Tanzania
Contract: 24 months Fixed Term Contract
Salary: Local Terms and Conditions Apply
The Project Finance Assistant will play a pivotal role in the success of the recently launched Boresha Macho Inclusive Eye Health Project, providing inclusive quality eye care across Singida and Morogoro.
You will provide programme support through the administration of budgets, travel and donor reporting, reconciliation of project accounts, the coordination of timely and accurate reports from project partners, reporting of the programme and financial development of the project and by providing monthly management reports.
As Project Finance Assistant, you will also be involved with the programmes procurement activities, including the organisation of purchases, including medical consumables and the coordination of relevant grants and budgets as well as reporting on procurement activity and ensuring procurement policies and practices are adhered to.
This is a varied role that will involve site visits and working closely with partners and external suppliers, as well as providing support to various members of the programme to ensure the smooth running of the project.
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The successful candidate will have a Degree in Business Administration and level two accounting qualifications, or equivalent of these. You will have relevant working experience within an NGO and be experienced and confident with audits, administration to institutional donor funded projects, programme and project management and grant accounting and reporting.
Fluency in English is essential and fluency in Swahili is desired.
This is a highly involved role, and this is not an exhaustive list of duties or requirements. For further information please refer to the Job Description.
Location: Singida Region, Tanzania
Contract: 24 months Fixed Term Contract
Salary: Local Terms and Conditions Apply
The Project Finance Assistant will play a pivotal role in the success of the recently launched Boresha Macho Inclusive Eye Health Project, providing inclusive quality eye care across Singida and Morogoro.
You will provide programme support through the administration of budgets, travel and donor reporting, reconciliation of project accounts, the coordination of timely and accurate reports from project partners, reporting of the programme and financial development of the project and by providing monthly management reports.
As Project Finance Assistant, you will also be involved with the programmes procurement activities, including the organisation of purchases, including medical consumables and the coordination of relevant grants and budgets as well as reporting on procurement activity and ensuring procurement policies and practices are adhered to.
This is a varied role that will involve site visits and working closely with partners and external suppliers, as well as providing support to various members of the programme to ensure the smooth running of the project.
Recommended:
Free CV Writing and Download, Cover/Job Application Letters, Interview Questions and It's Best Answers plus Examples. Click Here!
The successful candidate will have a Degree in Business Administration and level two accounting qualifications, or equivalent of these. You will have relevant working experience within an NGO and be experienced and confident with audits, administration to institutional donor funded projects, programme and project management and grant accounting and reporting.
Fluency in English is essential and fluency in Swahili is desired.
This is a highly involved role, and this is not an exhaustive list of duties or requirements. For further information please refer to the Job Description.
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How to apply
To apply for this post by email, please download our application form and equal opportunities form and return as two separate documents to jobs@sightsavers.org.
We’re
an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly encourage
qualified people living with a disability to apply. Find out about our commitment to inclusion.
We will be contacting shortlisted candidates for interview shortly
after the closing dates. We regret that in view of the large number of
applications we receive, we are unable to respond if you are
unsuccessful. We hope you understand the need to concentrate resources
towards our work. Sightsavers is committed to safeguarding and
protecting the welfare of adults at risk and children as a priority.
This is reflected in our pre-employment checks and requirement to verify
and check the identity and references of all applicants.
Closing Date: 14 November, 2019
