Partner Support Officer

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Level: National D1

Gross salary: 2,623,935.16 per month and other benefits

Contract Type: Fixed Term( 3 years)

Job Ref No: INT0845

Who we are

Oxfam is an International NGO working with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering in Tanzania and more than 80 other countries worldwide. In Tanzania Oxfam works with more than 46 civil society organisations in Shinyanga, Simiyu, Geita, Mwanza, Dodoma, Morogoro, Tanga, Lindi, Iringa, Mtwara, Kagera, Manyara and Arusha to implement three change goals that have been identified in the country strategy for 2011/2015, namely Economic Justice - Rural Livelihoods (including smallholder, pastoralist and women’s livelihoods), Gender Justice – equality for women ending violence against women and to promote women’s leadership and economic empowerment and Social Justice centred in active citizenship and effective governance for quality essential services.

We are currently looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable Partner Support Officer to enhance the impact of our work in Tanzania.

Roles and Responsibilities

In this role you will Report to the Programme Quality Coordinator and you will be responsible for the following:

In co-ordination with the programme quality unit, monitor the delivery and implementation of projects from Oxfam partners as per agreed Memorandum Of Understanding and Letter Of Agreement.
Ensure that financial management of partners is in line with their financial policies and procedures as well as those of Oxfam’s minimal standards.
Review financial reports of partners and provide comments to Program Managers for any required review/action.
Arrange combined financial training workshops for partners as and when required.
Carrying out frequent visits to partners providing advice and support as and when they need it.
Contributing to the revision of Oxfam policy & procedures gained from the experience of working with the partners.
Provide feedback to the Monitoring and Risk Committee on potential areas of risk and provide advice on possible solutions.
Work closely with the Oxfam programme team in flagging any emerging challenges with partners.
Provide updated programme report to the programme quality unit and programme team after each partner visit.

Skills and Competencies

A candidate envisaged for this role will possess:

Good knowledge and experience in financial accounting and reporting
Strong analytical skills and good organisational skills.
Previous audit experience is advantageous.
Procedural and strong attention to detail.
Ability to assess financial policy and procedures and good practices / systems.
Good computer skills email writing, Microsoft Office package and accounting software.
Strong and clear communicator – oral and written. Fluency in Swahili is a must.
Strong in mentoring, capacity building and training.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team.
Understanding and experience of gender and diversity issues, and commitment to addressing inequalities.
Ability to use judgement on routine functions, and work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work under pressure and to deliver on tight timelines.
This position requires a person with ability to travel frequently to field offices.

To Apply

This opportunity is for a dedicated and highly motivated professional with strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs. If you believe you qualify for this post and you are the candidate that we are looking for, please submit your application and CV in English detailing your experience for the post applied and include daytime telephone contacts by applying online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs and then go to current vacancies. You are advised to use advert Reference number and job title above.We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization. The closing date for this post is Tuesday 30^thSeptember 2014

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