WaterAid Tanzania Jobs September 2013

WaterAid works through supporting local organizations and government authorities to design low cost sustainable projects using appropriate and affordable technologies that can be managed by the community itself. WaterAid also seeks to influence the policy change through government and other key international organizations to secure and protect the right of poor people to safe, affordable water and sanitation services.

Director Fundraising and Grants Management

You will lead on all the fundraising efforts for WaterAid Tanzania including planning, managing and ensuring the delivery of an agreed fundraising budget. You will be responsible for researching, identifying and cultivating potential donors, managing and implementing a fundraising action plan covering WaterAid Tanzania's, foundations, grants / major donors to satisfy current donor needs and maintain oversight of fundraising across CP. You will also be WaterAid Tanzania chief liaison with all donor organizations in WaterAid Tanzania and will support the CR to maintain cordial relationships with the onor community.

You will lead the SMT in managing the effective implementation of WaterAid Tanzania’s fundraising strategy that supports WaterAid’s work in delivering WASH services in poor communities.

Application instructions

Interested candidates should view the full job description and submit a CV and cover letter to the following email address esd@emarongroup.com stating the job of interest. The closing date for all applications is 13 September 2013.

Human Resource Officer

You will support the Director of People and Organisation Development in the day-to-day management of HR operations and implementation of WaterAid People management framework within the Country Programme.

You are responsible for providing support in the various human resource functions, which include recruitment, staffing, training and development, performance monitoring and employee counselling. You will also provide advice and assistance to supervisors and staff and this may include information on training needs and opportunities, job descriptions, performance reviews and policies of WaterAid.

Application instructions

IT Desktop Engineering

As an IT Desktop Engineer you will monitor and maintain the computer systems and networks of WaterAid Tanzania. This will involve installing and configuring computer systems, diagnose hardware/software faults and solve technical and applications problems. You will also evaluate, appropriate IT technologies and support their implementation in line with the global WaterAid IT policy framework.

Education requirements & experience

A minimum of 5 years relevant IT/industry experience and/or qualifications/experience in the following areas: Unix, WAN, LAN, Windows Server, Windows Desktop, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft SQL Server
Degree in Information technology
Knowledge of Windows 2003 and Vista networks, active directory, TCP/IP and Linux servers
Knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and software
Knowledge of HTML, PHP, MySQL and JavaScript
In depth technical knowledge of PC hardware
Experience with complex databases
Display confidence when dealing with people, with well developed written and verbal communication skills

Application instructions

Interested candidates should view the full job description and submit a CV and cover letter to the following email address esd@emarongroup.com stating their job of interest. The closing date for all applications is 13 September 2013.

Senior Programme Coordinator Grants Management & Compliance

You will support and work with key budget holders to ensure that all grant funded projects implementation and reporting are in compliance with donor regulations and requirements. The Grants and Compliance Manager has expert knowledge on individual donor requirements and you will serve as the key advisor on all donor compliances. Together with the Director of Grants and Fundraising Management, you will facilitate, submit, negotiate and manage grants, contracts and Memorandum of Understandings.

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Director of Finance

The position holder reports to the Country Representative and will be a member of the Senior Management Team. You will provide strategic leadership and take responsibility for all finance functions within the country programme. This will be achieved by reviewing existing policies and procedures to ensure the sound financial management and control of the organisation’s activities, including supporting partner organisations, to operate according to Water Aid’s financial management framework. You will assist in the capacity building of WaterAid partner organisations to undertake finance activities that resonate to WaterAid and donor requirements.

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Director of Research Policy & Advocacy

You have the responsibility to ensure that the latest information from these policy debates feeds into WaterAid’s wider work. You will also be responsible for strengthening networking and collaboration amongst sector stakeholders, international agencies to encourage the development of pro‐poor policies and the achievement of water and sanitation sector goals. You are member of WaterAid’s Senior Management Team.

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Director People & Organisational Development

A member of the Senior Management Team, the Director People and Organisation Development takes the lead on the development of Human Resource strategies, policies and procedures to enable good people management and an environment where people are able to give of their best. This includes ensuring that the physical work environment of the Head Office is well equipped, attractive, safe and hygienic. It also includes ensuring an excellent HR and administrative support service to the WaterAid Tanzania programme.