Closing Date: Thursday, 09 January 2014
Job Purpose:
To support the programme in the development of
proposals, reports, case studies, and other relevant documentation, and assist
the Country Team in knowledge management, preparation of materials for advocacy
and the documentation and dissemination of learning’s.
Key Duties
and Responsibilities
and Responsibilities
Documentation
(Proposals, Reports, Case Studies)
(Proposals, Reports, Case Studies)
– Provide
support to the programme team in the write-up of concept notes and proposals.
support to the programme team in the write-up of concept notes and proposals.
– Assist in
ensuring timely submission of high quality proposals by administering proposal
preparation time-frames, supporting personnel inputting on the submission,
editing and write-ups and ensuring submission complies with format and
administration requirements of the donor.
ensuring timely submission of high quality proposals by administering proposal
preparation time-frames, supporting personnel inputting on the submission,
editing and write-ups and ensuring submission complies with format and
administration requirements of the donor.
– Support
the development of high quality, timely, and accurate donor and internal
reports.
the development of high quality, timely, and accurate donor and internal
reports.
– Support
programme teams to develop the capacity of staff and partners in producing good
quality proposals, reports, case studies, newsletters, and other relevant
documentation.
programme teams to develop the capacity of staff and partners in producing good
quality proposals, reports, case studies, newsletters, and other relevant
documentation.
– Produce
case studies that demonstrate best practice in areas of Concern’s work and also
address problems/constraints and critical issues.
case studies that demonstrate best practice in areas of Concern’s work and also
address problems/constraints and critical issues.
- Advocacy and Learning
– Assist in
the development and rolling out of the advocacy strategy for Concern Tanzania.
the development and rolling out of the advocacy strategy for Concern Tanzania.
– Support
the preparation of information and analysis to support advocacy initiatives
the preparation of information and analysis to support advocacy initiatives
– Assist in
communications relating to advocacy initiatives.
communications relating to advocacy initiatives.
– In
conjunction with the Programme team, support the identification, documentation
and dissemination of lessons in the Country Programme
conjunction with the Programme team, support the identification, documentation
and dissemination of lessons in the Country Programme
- Communications and Knowledge Management
– Support
effective internal and external communications in line with Concern Tanzania
Communications Plan.
effective internal and external communications in line with Concern Tanzania
Communications Plan.
– Develop
processes and initiatives that contribute to a learning culture within Concern
Tanzania that ensure our work is informed by experience, lessons learned and
best practice.
processes and initiatives that contribute to a learning culture within Concern
Tanzania that ensure our work is informed by experience, lessons learned and
best practice.
– Review and
develop a robust knowledge management system for the Country Office and
regional offices.
develop a robust knowledge management system for the Country Office and
regional offices.
– Work with
the Desk Officer Dublin to ensure the Tanzania country site is up to date
(intra and internet.
the Desk Officer Dublin to ensure the Tanzania country site is up to date
(intra and internet.
– Support
with the roll out of HAP accountability commitments especially communications
elements.
with the roll out of HAP accountability commitments especially communications
elements.
- Other
– Ensure
Concern Tanzania is adhering to donor visibility obligations.
Concern Tanzania is adhering to donor visibility obligations.
– Contribute
to development, review, and revisions of institutional and country programme
strategies and policies, and assist teams with research related to relevant
government strategy plans and progress reports.
to development, review, and revisions of institutional and country programme
strategies and policies, and assist teams with research related to relevant
government strategy plans and progress reports.
– Any other
tasks mutually agreed with the line Manager.
tasks mutually agreed with the line Manager.
PERSON
SPECIFICATION_____________________________________________________________
SPECIFICATION_____________________________________________________________
Qualification,
skills and Experience:
skills and Experience:
- A Masters Level qualification in Development
Studies or a related Social Sciences field. - Excellent analytical and English writing
skills with the ability to write reports and proposals to international
donor standards. - Strong IT skills with high level of competence
in computer applications in MS Office. - Experience in working with data for analysis
and communication purposes. - Experience working in a similar role.
- Experience in communicating to a wide audience
using a range of media.
Personal
Competencies:
Competencies:
- Self-motivated, progressive and proactive.
- Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Empathy with Concern’s goals and a commitment
to capacity building, protection and participation. - Good organisation and management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a
team. - Flexible and adaptable to a changing
environment. - Ability to work under pressure often to strict
deadlines. - Willingness and ability to travel and spend
significant time in the field.
All
applications should be submitted through our website at
https://jobs.concern.net by closing date.
applications should be submitted through our website at
https://jobs.concern.net by closing date.
CV’s should
be no more than 4 pages in length.
be no more than 4 pages in length.
All
candidates who are short-listed for a first round interview will be notified
via email after the application deadline.
candidates who are short-listed for a first round interview will be notified
via email after the application deadline.
Concern
Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian
organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the
ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.
Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian
organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the
ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.
Concern has
a Staff Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy which
have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants
from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff,
consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organization, and the
standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context staff have a
responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest
standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with
Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern
Worldwide will be expected to sign the Programme Participant Protection Policy
and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of
employment. By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the
Concern Staff Code of Conduct candidates acknowledge that they have understood
the contents of both the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and the Programme
Participant Protection Policy and agree to conduct themselves in accordance
with the provisions of these two documents.
a Staff Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy which
have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants
from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff,
consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organization, and the
standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context staff have a
responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest
standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with
Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern
Worldwide will be expected to sign the Programme Participant Protection Policy
and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of
employment. By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the
Concern Staff Code of Conduct candidates acknowledge that they have understood
the contents of both the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and the Programme
Participant Protection Policy and agree to conduct themselves in accordance
with the provisions of these two documents.
Concern
receives a substantial amount of funding from external donors each year.
Increasingly donors are introducing requirements whereby future funding is
conditional on Concern ensuring that the names of any new employee or volunteer
do not appear on terrorism lists generated by the European Union (List of
person, groups and entities to which Regulation (EC No. 2580/2001 applies), the
US Government (Office of Foreign Assets Control list of specially designated
Nationals and Blocked Persons) and the United Nations (Consolidated List). Any
offer of employment (either paid or voluntary) with Concern Worldwide will not
be made pending a clearance check being conducted on the applicant. For
additional information please consult our web site or contact the Human
Resource Division in our Head Office.
receives a substantial amount of funding from external donors each year.
Increasingly donors are introducing requirements whereby future funding is
conditional on Concern ensuring that the names of any new employee or volunteer
do not appear on terrorism lists generated by the European Union (List of
person, groups and entities to which Regulation (EC No. 2580/2001 applies), the
US Government (Office of Foreign Assets Control list of specially designated
Nationals and Blocked Persons) and the United Nations (Consolidated List). Any
offer of employment (either paid or voluntary) with Concern Worldwide will not
be made pending a clearance check being conducted on the applicant. For
additional information please consult our web site or contact the Human
Resource Division in our Head Office.
Concern
Worldwide is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all
sections of the community.
Worldwide is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all
sections of the community.
