Summary:

Amref Health Africa is a non-profit public health organization supporting the Government of Tanzania to address public health issues including maternal and child health, HIV, TB, Malaria and Nutrition in Tanzania since 1987. Amref Health Africa is teaming up with the University of Maryland in Baltimore (UMB) to complement each other’s extensive expertise to execute a robust HIV care and treatment clinical cascade project aiming to accelerate the achievement of the current 95-95-95 goals for HIV epidemic control in Tanzania. The project which is funded by The U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through CDC Tanzania, branded as Afya Kamilifu Project will be implemented in Tanga region and Zanzibar Islands in collaboration and guidance from the Tanzania Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children, Zanzibar Ministry of health and President’s Office Regions Authority and Local Government (PORALG). With this Amref Health Africa Tanzania is announcing the following positions to be filled for this project:

Position:                    Lake Zone Liaison Officer (1)

Location:                    Amref project offices in Mwanza

Reports to:                 Country Director

Duties:

The person will be directly responsible for the coordination and administrative roles of the Lake zone program. Providing advice, guidance and substantive support to the Program Unit in the maintenance/development of relations with the Government, NGOs, institutional donors and international organizations. He/She will also be responsible for the operations of the office and lake zone program.

Major duties and expected results:

• The liaison officer will support strategic partnerships by providing top-quality advice, facilitating effective knowledge management, and providing technical assistance to project planning, coordination, monitoring and reporting in any collaboration
• Coordinate the organization and administration of the programmes and ensure delivery of services of all the activities related to the programmes and other activities such as capacity building sessions, workshops, conferences ;
• Is expected to be active in the liaison organization and attends organization key meetings
• Shall facilitate communication between Country office and lake zone
• Will ensure that all the donor’s procedures and regulations are accomplished
• Responsible for equipment and supplies needed to the implementation of the project in collaboration with the country and institutional procurement committee
• Authorize project’s expenses before posting, as per budget provisions
• Will provide technical support for local personnel with tasks concerning the project
• Assuming responsibility for facilitating and strengthening partnerships between Amref and Regional administrative organs

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Pro-active and innovative attitude
• Hard working with analytical ability
• Ability to work independently
• Strong team leader and player
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• At least 4 years’ professional experience on the field, within international NGOs or humanitarian
• Demonstrated skills and experience working within NGO finance, security and operational frameworks
• University Degree preferably a postgraduate degree in a relevant field of study (Finance, Social Sciences and International Development ).
• Proficient knowledge of English (spoken and written)

How to Apply

If you meet the criteria given above and interested in the vacancies, please send an application letter

and CV combined in as one document indicating your present employer and position, daytime telephone contact, names and addresses of two referees. To be considered, your application must be received by 16.30hrs on October 30^th. 2018. All correspondence should be directed to: Email: jobs.tanzania@amref.org