Project Officer-Sports , Mvomero , Morogoro

Safina Women Association (SAWA) is a charitable, membership and not-for-profit organisation founded in 1996. It became officially registered by the government of Tanzania as NGO in 1998 (ref. NO 9351) under the Society Ordinance of 19954 Rules 5. SAWA’s mission is to make sure that local communities work together and collaborate with the Local Government and other stakeholders to promote the well-being of women and children issues. SAWA operates in Morogoro region and its offices located at Kigurunyembe suburbs, along Old Dar es salaam Road opposite to Kola Hill Hotel on the Northeast. SAWA has obtained funds from CARE International to implement a one-year complementary project namely Study and Play initiative.

Study and Play initiative is a project funded by Austria Ministry of sports through CARE International Tanzania. The project aims at increasing educational opportunities for boys and girls in four pastoralist communities (Mela, Lubungo, Kimambilka, and Mwenge) in Mvomero District through sports. SAWA in partnership with CARE International invites applications from suitable, qualified and experienced person to fill the following vacancy.

Position: Project Officer-Sports (8months)

Location: Mvomero district in Morogoro region

Job Description:

·         Training of teachers and volunteers  in sports and games

·         Oversee the proper implementation of the sport project in collaboration with other team members.

·         Responsible for assisting the project coordinator in project designing, planning, budget preparation, reporting and learning.

·         Maintain effective working relationship with other staff, impact groups, key government partners and NGOs working in the same Geographical areas.

·         Mobilizing local communities, girls and boys to participate in sports activities

·         Strengthening sports, non sports and social networks and effectively implementing activities designed to use sports for empowerment and developing leadership skills among youth, especially girls.

·         Monitor, assess and document learning, experience and impact.

·         Providing evidence, findings, beneficiaries’ testimonies and interesting and success stories for the project

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or Equivalent in physical education, social sciences, or related field
• Training and facilitation skills in sports and games

• Knowledge and understanding of gender analysis in rural communities
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office Package)

• Good monitoring skills
• Proficient oral and written skills in English and Kiswahili

·         Solid report-writing skills

·         At least 2 years experience working in community development initiatives focusing on girl’s empowerment through sports and games

• Motorcycle driving skills and driving license

Mode of application

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to send their cover letter and CV with two referees to safinawomen@yahoo.com. The letter should be addressed to Secretary General, Safina women’s association, P.0.B0x 6031 Morogoro. The deadline for application is 5^th May 2013. Only short listed persons will be contacted.