Jobs Savings Banks Foundation for International Cooperation (SBFIC), Project Officer

Project Officer 

Job Description

Reporting: –

The Project Officer will report to the Executive Secretary of TAMFI.

Job Summary: 

The Project Officer will provide technical support to TAMFI Management.
He/She will coordinate all project activities and provide advice in
areas of business strategy, consultancy services, members services and
training programs, among others. He/She will advise the Management on
investment strategies in order to ensure TAMFI is operating sustainably.

Roles and responsibilities:  

• Supervise and coordinate planning and implementation of project activities
• Prepare proposals and liaise with the Executive Secretary in
  developing work-plans, consultancies, recruitment, budgeting and
  disbursements.
• Liaise with the Accountant on procurement, logistics, budgets and disbursements.
• Support and monitor timely implementation of work plans and budgets
  according to the proposed annual work plans, ensuring project priorities
  are addressed and budget compliance is achieved.
• Support the tracking and reviewing of project M&E plan and
  the reaching of project deliverables.  Control the achievement of the
  agreed project goals within the position holder’s area of responsibility
  and ensure the quality of the implemented measures through continuous
  monitoring and evaluation Prepare terms of reference and identify
  consultants/institutions to undertake assignments in accordance with
  approved annual action plan, and submit required
  documentation to the Executive Secretary for approval;
• Provide advice and support to members e.g. in creating training
  plans, preparing training materials, organizing trainings in the field,
  budgeting, and alike and Organize relevant study trips, meetings,
  workshops, and seminars
• Organize and facilitate exchange of experiences, ideas and
  achievements between TAMFI and its partner organizations within
  Tanzania, East African region and globally
• Identify new business opportunities – including new markets, growth areas, trends, members, products and services
• Plan, execute, coordinate and control all technical and
  organizational aspects of activities. These activities include
  developing strategy and business plans, procedure manuals, needs-based
  products and services for the organization and members
• Engage in awareness raising or membership campaigns; communicating
  with local promoters, stakeholders and beneficiaries; supporting
  short-term missions of local or international experts; etc.
• Ensure appropriate use and management of all resources in a transparent manner
• Implement and develop TAMFI programs together with other
  stakeholders in the microfinance sector and ensure achievement of
  program objectives
• Provide progress reports and financial reports as and when required by TAMFI management and its partners
• Establish, develop and maintain excellent working relationships with
  TAMFI members, partner organizations (including SBFIC) and other
  relevant stakeholdersPerform other responsibilities as agreed with TAMFI
  Executive Secretary and/or partners.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or alike
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the areas business development, especially in banking and microfinance
• Minimum of 3 years of project/program management experience at the level of middle or senior management
• Experience in consulting and advisory services (implementing processes and business models) is a plus
• Proficiency in English and Swahili (spoken and written)

Profile: 

• Advanced analytical and conceptual skills
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently with strong attention to detail
• Stress resistant team player with service orientation, flexibility, and a sense of pragmatism

Deployment location: Main work location for the Project
Officer will be Dar es Salaam. Missions to other locations in Tanzania
are common and may occur occasionally.

Contract Period: The Contract shall be for two years with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

How to Apply: 

Interested applicant should send his/her application (electronically)
with cover letter,CV and 1- 2 pages of Concept Note that explains how
he/she will make a member-based association like TAMFI a sustainable
organization to the undersigned by 4th September 2020

The Executive Secretary, 


Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI), 


P. O. Box 950, 


Dar Es Salaam 

E-mail: Jennifer.Sisila@sparkassenstiftung.de

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