ActionAid Executive Coordinator in Tanzania

• Ensure diary on internal meeting are
informed and CD linked documents are filed
• Coordinate, facilitate and attend all AATZ
Board meetings, including ensuring arrangement on logistics, agenda setting and
production of final Board minutes.
• Liaison with International Board and Chair
to keep them informed of key events and information updates between meetings
and procedures where necessary.
• Coordinate and follow up of specific
organizational priorities agreed by the Senior Leadership Team
• Assist the CD with special projects that
support the advancement of the organization’s strategic priorities.
• Coordinate internal communication in
relation to the CD office, Senior Management Team  (SMT) and AATZ Board
activities/ updates
• Provide effective communication between
staff and SMT
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• Develop and manage the CD and Board Budget
and its effective utilization as well as reporting

Competency Requirements:

The candidate will have a graduate degree in Public Administration or any other
related field; exceptionally organized, detailed and flexible; excellent verbal
and written communication skills in English, ability to inform  and engage
through written communication; strong initiative and ability to multitask,
anticipate and priorities with minimum supervision; ability to handle
confidential and sensitive information; professionalism and ability to work
under pressure; high capacity for work output in order to meet deadlines;
strong networking/relationship building skills, ability to anticipate, coordinate
and facilitate activities with colleagues; excellent problem- solving skills
and resourcefulness; excellent computer skills.

Qualification and Experience:

• B.A/B.Sc Degree in Secretarial Studies and
Administration, Office Management and any other related degree from a
recognized Institution
• Knowledge on corporate governance and
Tanzania Labour laws are added advantages

• At least 3 years of relevant experience
working in a law firm or a non- governmental organization
•  Good
communication and report writing skills
• Willingness to work and meet deadlines with
resilience and reliability
• Demonstrated ability in organizing and
managing priorities
• Capacity in strategic thinking and planning
• Ability to respond and give feedback on
issues
• Ability to set up, support and maintain
cordial working relations with the staff
• Good interpersonal relations and ability to
convince others in the way of doing things
• Understanding of programming issues and
policy work at state, national and international levels.

• Strength in core values of integrity,
accountability, probity and loyalty to organization’s vision, mission and
values
• Maintaining confidentiality
Skills and Abilities:
• Analytical and organizational skills
• Work under pressure.
• Excellent command of English, Swahili
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to
communicate at all levels.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, energetic
• Attention to detail and thoroughness
• Ability to remain calm
• Confident, assertive, forward thinking
• Excellent command of English, Swahili

How to Apply:

Submit your updated curriculum vitae, a motivation letter and state your gross
salary expectation per month and send directly to HROD and SS Manager, through
E-mail: jobs.tanzania@actionaid.org

Closing date: 21st July 2014 at 14.00hrs. Please clearly indicate “Application
for Action Aid Tanzania EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR” in your email subject. We
respect all candidates but we can only respond to shortlisted candidates.
Although all applications will be considered on their individual merit,
suitably qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.