OPERATION OFFICERS (6 POSTS) - GOOD NEIGHBORS TANZANIA

Good neighbors international(GNI) is an international humanitarian and development organization which is headquarter is based on Seoul, republic of korea.it is in genera consultative status with united nations economics and social council(UNECOSOC).the mission/vision of GNI is based on the Christian spirit, works to transform the world to a peaceful and secure world where no one suffers from starvation, where no one falls victim to preventable diseases, where everyone is comforted and respected with no alienation for any reason

Good neighbors Tanzania(GNTZ) was established in 2005 and its activity has been carried out in both Da r es sallam, Mwanza and Dodoma.in particular GNTZ  regional is located in mwanza has worked with National institute for medical research(NIMR)Mwanza center as a collaborative partner for NTDs(Neglected tropical diseases)control program  in lake zone since 2008.

Maternal health project

Was developed so as to improve the health of a women especially women of child bearing age and their children, to support and strengthening health system so as to provide care to women and decrease deaths among women and children in 12 wards,kishapu,mwadui luhumbo , bunambi,mwadui luhumbo,ukenyenge,kiloleli,gofila,seke bugoro and lagano wards in kishapu district in Shinyanga region

Vacancies

Good neighbors Regional office mwanza is looking for motivated operation officers for shinyanga project on maternal health and child survival

Position –Operation officers 6 posts

Duty station – Shinyanga region

Direct entry Qualification

• Holder a diploma degree in social work, community development, community planning or any other social science
• Working experience with atleast  2 years in the related field will be an added advantage
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Have computer skills in Ms word, PowerPoint, internet ,e mails
• High skills on report writing, monitoring and evaluation
• Skills and work experience in planning and project management
• Working with Health NGOs especially mother and child will be added an advantage
• Hard working and committed to the work given
• High level competence and honestly of the work
• Good command of English writing and spoken

Duties and responsibilities

• Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management

• Planning and managing projects with multiple stakeholders, delivering expected benefits in challenging contexts to tight deadline.
• Ability to build effective working relationship, inspiring confidence and credibility with employees at all levels. Strong influence of others.
• Excellent coordination and planning skills.
• Experience of successfully monitoring and managing budget.
• Plan ,develop and implement an appropriate advocacy strategy for Maternal health
• Assist with resource mobilization, including project design and proposal writing.
• Coordinates development and implementation of  maternal health program activities
• Collects and analyses data prepares scheduled and special reports, maintains program/project records and statistical information
• Develop good working relationship and appropriate local government and district personnel
• Visiting job sites with field  with other operation officers
• Prepare and submit various project reports and meet deadlines
• Working with internal and external partners on assigned projects or tasks
• Prepare project related documents as assigned by supervisor
• Communicate and supervise all activities related to projects and special funded
• Design recording systems with the operation manager and team for use in weekly reports on inputs, activities and outputs
• Gather and analyze statistical data and general reports
• Monitoring and evaluate different planned activities of the project
• Assist operation of project with operation manager
• Ensure effective communication with community
• Planning and managing projects with multiple stakeholders, delivering expected benefits in challenging context to tight deadlines
• Facilitate different projects including, water (wells), sanitation (toilets), prevalence check to the community and MDA for the community.
• Other tasks assigned by immediate supervisor

Tenure and remuneration

• A competitive salary will be offered to the right candidate for the posts
• We are equal opportunity employer
• Staff will be employed on 5 years renewable contacts

All applications (with supporting documents) should be sent to Managing Director through email (gntz.mwz@gmail.com) or address 367, Mwanza or hand delivery at NTD clinic office, Kitangiri, medical Research premises with relevant certificate, CV with atleast 3 referees and remuneration details

Note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted through their active mobile numbers.

Deadline: deadline for submission of applications is Monday 20^thAugust 2014.the interviewees will be through their updated phone numbers.