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 stakeholders
Perform 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 the 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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.