Operation Officer - Good Neighbors Tanzania

Good Neighbors is an international, non-profit humanitarian organization that plans, implements, and raises funds for the provision of services in child education, community development, health, sanitation, and disaster relief projects. Good Neighbors International strives to improve lives, especially children lives through education, food, shelter, community development, medical care, advocacy and emergency relief since its establishment in 1991.

Good Neighbors is looking for a dynamic individual to join our highly motivated team in the following role;

OPERATION OFFICER

Reports to: Operation Manager
Location:     Dar es Salaam
The objective of this position is to develop projects conducted by Good Neighbors Tanzania in a proper way to achieve the organization mission and vision. He/she should ensure feasibility and effectiveness of the projects, and establish networks in sphere of project influence.
Duties and responsibilities
 Coordinate and establish partnership with government and non-government organizations in the community.
 Plan, execute and manage project development from beginning to end.
 Monitoring and evaluating all projects activities.
 Cooperate with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
 Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent changes where necessary.
 To ensure that all activities are done according to the Plan of Action.
 Finding new sites and developing new projects.
 Designing project proposal using PPF (Project Proposal Form).
 To prepare plan of action of all projects after the project proposal has been approved by the International Head Quarter.
 To write the annual report of all projects every end of the year.
 To make sure that all report (monthly and weekly) and field report are written on time and sent to Country Director.
 Production of documentaries for Good Neighbors Tanzania.
 To coordinate all events like campaigning and ceremony to the project.
 Build, develop and grow network (project relationship) vital success of the project.
 To operate and communicate with field project especially local volunteers for report writing.
 To prepare final reports of all projects conducted and submit to senior operation officer.
Any other duty as may be assigned by the authority.

Skills
 Basic understanding of policy development and developing and delivering advocacy that has demonstrably influenced governments, donors and other organizations and processes at a high level.
 Designing, managing and reporting skills on complex programs across dispersed locations successfully.
 Sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts.
 Commitment to our equal opportunity and gender policies.
 A highly motivated, self-starter, able to work equally well in isolation or as part of a team.

Qualification and experience
 At least two years working experience.
 Degree in related discipline.
 Knowledge on Project Cycle Management, Humanitarian Principles, Cultural awareness (Cross cultural working, Inter-personal skills, dealing with local authorities, common ethical dilemmas).
 Excellent communication skills.
 Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Application Instructions
 Interested and qualified Tanzanians are invited to send their applications with only enclosed Cover letter showing your competence and why you want to work with Good neighbors Tanzania.
 Detailed Curriculum Vitae containing the complete names of candidate, complete addresses (postal, email, phone); together with names and complete contact details of three referees.
 The applications should be sent to this email address:
 hr.goodneighborstz@gmail.com

 Deadline for application is 03rd July, 2016.
 Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted through their active mobile numbers and email.
 Good Neighbors Tanzania will not be responsible for transport and accommodation during the interview, there will be no refund for the expenses incurred.
 For more information, visit our website: www.goodneighbors.kr