ASSISTANT PROGRAM OFFICER- GRANTS

Key responsibilities

· Review and screen grants applications in line with Foundation grants procedures and regulations

· Assist in preparing grantees’ contracts and facilitate the grantees to sign them

· Ensure contract compliance by grantees and regularly monitoring grant progress by reporting measures, selective site visits as prescribed in the Foundation’s grants procedures and regulations

· Enter accurate data into the grants database and up to date it

· Assist in preparing liquidation

· Maintain confidentiality and impartiality of grant applicants, grantees and grant committees

· Assist in writing applicants’ rejection letters in time and accurately for RSG, MG and SG from grants officers level (screening level) and selection committee level

· Prepare complete packs of necessary materials for selection committee

· Assist in grant publicity and promotional activities, information dissemination and training events

· Assist in preparing project summary, grant summary sheet and end of contract letter

· Communicate with grants recipients in your portfolio and maintain their information in their files

· Attend grants and team management meetings

· Perform any other task as assigned by the supervisor

Desired skills, knowledge and qualifications

• Degree in Social Sciences with background in accounting or any related degree course
• At least two years experience in grants or project management
• Writing and documentation skills (reports and minutes)
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Computer literate with competency in MS Office Applications
• Possess time management and planning skills
• A high level of integrity, honesty and sense of responsibility

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

In addition to the above skills and qualifications, applicants for the above positions are required to have the following attributes

· A very high level of integrity, honesty and sense of responsibility

· Ability to work under pressure and produce results

· Ability to work in a dynamic team

· Ability to self manage, achieve results, and meet deadlines

REMUNERATION

The Foundation offers an attractive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, career development opportunities and excellent working conditions.

MODE OF APPLICATION

If you feel you meet the criteria outlined above, please apply in writing to the address below, and enclose the following documents:

· A typed application letter stating why you feel you are the best candidate for the post

· A fully typed curriculum vitae (CV)

· Copies of relevant certificates

· Full contact details, including telephone numbers and e-mail address

· The names and contact details of three (3) professional references.

Closing date for all applications will be on 17^th August 2012. Applications received after this date will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The Executive Director
The Foundation for Civil Society
Haidery Plaza, 5th Floor
Upanga/ Kisutu Street,
P. O. Box 7192, DAR ES SALAAM
Email: jobs@thefoundation-tz.org
Website: www.thefoundation-tz.org