Senior Programs Officer - Grants & PNS

World Vision Tanzania is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the following position:

Job Ref No: WVT/P&C/F13/58

Job Title: Senior Programs Officer- Grants &PNS

Reports to: Grants & PNS Manager

Location: Head Office

Purpose of the position:

the provide technical support in designing, monitoring and evaluation of Grants and Private Non Sponsorship Programs (PNS) within WVT areas of operation

Observe mission and core values of World Vision and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others. 

Major Responsibilities:

1: To review Grants/ PNS documents and build capacity of staff in ensuring compliance of all Grants and PNS standards and donor regulations

2: Provide technical support in the development of concept papers, develop proposals and build capacity to WVT staff.

3: Support field staff in fostering network with donors and other partners on Grants and PNS projects

4: Timely review and submission of reports to donors for Grants and Private Non Sponsorship as per WV standards

5: Review and provide input in project/program plans and budgets to ensure compliance with WVT standards/guidelines

6: Analyze project/program goals accomplishment Vs. budget utilization of Grants and PNS project/program

7: Timely follow up of internal, external, Global Centre (GC) audit and evaluation/donor recommendations to ensure that they are responded to and fully implemented

8: Provide supportive monitoring on integration and implementation of Grants and PNS program/project activities

Qualifications:  Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

• Minimum Qualification required: Bachelor Degree in Economic Development, Sociology, Agriculture
• Experience:  3 yrs.
• Preferred: Masters in  Economic Development, Sociology, Agriculture
• Technical Skills & Abilities:
  • Computer skills.
  • Demonstrated ability in supervision
  • Experience in working Health related activities
  • Working knowledge of proposal writing
  • Good planning and organizational skills
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and donors

Working Environment / Conditions:

• Work environment:  Office-based with travel to the field
• Travel:  25% Domestic/international travel is required.
• On call:  10%

How to apply:
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their applications letter (addressed to People and Culture Director) together with an updated CV and copies of relevant credentials, contacts and three referees one of them being a church leader to wvt_jobs@wvi.org OR wvt_recruit@wvi.org
deadline 31st August