SPONSORSHIP OFFICER JOB AT ACTIONAID TANZANIA

ActionAid started its operation in Tanzania in 1998. ActionAid Tanzania (AATZ) envisions seeing Tanzania without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys his/her right to a life of dignity. Currently, AATZ is looking for a qualified, experienced and self-motivated person from its internal staff to fill in the following post:

Job Title:  Sponsorship officer

Reports to: Sponsorship Manager

Department: Sponsorship

Job Role: The holder of this position will assist the Sponsorship Manager in planning and implementing all sponsorship activities in the programme. Also be responsible in Coordinating sponsorship activities and to prepare progress reports at the   head office and to sponsors; carrying out all computer based and administrative processes relating to child sponsorship as per the standards laid down in the communication and NK manuals.

Key Responsibilities

·         Support the Sponsorship Manager in the preparation of  annual operating plan for the sponsorship department and ensure its effective implementations

·         Ensure LRPs budgeted for child related activities  contribute to CSP and facilitate smooth integration of programme and child sponsorship activities

·         Ensure that bi annual supporter communication plan is produced and implemented

·         Management of supporter’s communication including child messages, photo updates in a year Ensure effective documentation of all supporter communication recorded in NK system and manual files

·         Collecting case studies, reviewing, editing, sharing the drafts with Funding Affiliates, designing the artwork for Next Step Annual Report and dispatch to Next Step supporters

·         Sending the reporting period reports to General fund supporters quarterly basis in a year.

·         Assist Local Right Program officers in collecting and documenting background data for children and community in the existing and new LRP as per OSS guidelines.

·         Reviewing, editing and translation of reports from LRPs for sending them to supporters

·         Facilitating a mutual relationship between sponsorship programme and stakeholders i.e. Community, NGOs, CBOs etc

·         Maintaining usual advisory support to LRPs team to ensure stability of sponsorship programme at LRP level

·         Managing supporter queries by ensuring that all sponsor queries are responded accordingly to the supporter’s request

·         Managing supporters visits by log in supporter visit plan and ensure that  they are aware of child sponsorship and child protection policies

·         Database management by  ensuring children information are updated which including logging the child messages and updating photos

·         Uploading reports progress and community newsletters for supporters on NK system

·         Preparation of sponsorship materials for LRPs

Qualification and Experience:

•         At least two (2) years’ experience in community development related work

Qualification and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication/Graphic Design/Advertisement or its equivalent from a reputable higher learning institution.

Training in;

ü  Human Rights Based Approach added advantage

Skills and Abilities:

·         Able to work on advanced computer design package e.g. Adobe InDesign

·         Computer skill (Microsoft office package)

·         Excellent report writing skills

·         Good organizational and management skills          

·         Ability to work under pressure.

·         Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.

·         Good command of English, Swahili

·         Self-motivated, enthusiastic, energetic

·         Attention to detail

·         Ability to remain calm

·         Confident, assertive, forward thinking with good judgments

·         Ability to motivate and influence others

To apply submit your updated curriculum vitae with a motivation letter directly to HROD and SS Manager, through E-mail: jobs.tanzania@actionaid.org

Closing date: 11^th May 2014 at 14.00hrs. Please clearly indicate “Application for AA Tanzania SPONSORSHIP OFFICER” in your email subject. We respect all candidates but we can only respond to shortlisted candidates. Although all applications will be considered on their individual merit, suitably qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.