The Department for International Development (DFID) leads the UK Government’s fight against global poverty. DFID works in partnership with national governments, other development partners, civil society and the private sector to achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals.
Tanzania is one of DFID’s largest country programmes in Africa, with an annual aid framework of £150m per annum. A significant percentage of the DFID Tanzania programme is provided as General Budget Support (GBS) to assist the Government in implementation of its National Strategy for Growth and the Reduction of Poverty (more popularly known as the MKUKUTA). This assistance is complemented by programmes to increase wealth creation, improve the provision of basic services, and build a more accountable democratic state.
The Programme Assistant role is an exciting and challenging opportunity to help take forward the work of DFID Tanzania’s Sustainable Growth Team, and help deliver targets set out in the Wealth Creation Pillar of DFID Tanzania’s new operational plan.
Job Title: Programme Assistant
Grade: C1
Section: DFID Tanzania – Sustainable Growth Team
Reports to: B1 Deputy Programme Manager Sustainable Growth Team
Responsibilities:
• Provide programme management support (i.e. ensure programmes adhere to financial procedures, manage the group for timely delivery of annual reviews and other programme reporting, track payments)
• Provide administrative support to the Sustainable Growth Team (e.g. copying, scanning, filing)
• Process invoices using DFID’s electronic accounting system
• Carry out financial checks on payments and ensure compliance in line with DFID’s financial procedures
• Compile monthly financial reporting on Sustainable Growth programmes
• Collate financial information to feed into Corporate Head Quarters returns
• Ensure all key documents are recorded into DFID’s Electronic Document Record Management (EDRM) system
• Provide logistical support to the team (organise internal and external meetings, provide support to visitors, arrange meetings/appointments with Government Officials, Civil Society Organisations and other stakeholders as requested)
• Facilitate visas for official visitors, and arrange hotel and transport bookings.
• Work flexibly to provide cover for other team members whenever necessary.
Skills and Qualifications:
Necessary
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good planning and delivery of work skills
- Ability to prioritise effectively and work flexibly
- Understanding of financial compliance procedures
- Programme management skills
Compensation package
A competitive salary with annual progression plus benefits will be offered for this post. This post is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Appointment will be under local terms and conditions and is subject to medical and security clearance.
How to apply
If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, please submit your application with a detailed CV, photocopies of academic certificates and testimonials, names of three referees with their contacts. To be considered, your application must be sent to the address below, so as to reach us by 15.30 hrs on Friday, 08 April 2011:
Ref: DFID Programme Assistant Vacancy
Attn: Human Resources Manager
DFID Tanzania
P.O. Box 9200
5th Floor, Umoja House
Garden Ave / Mirambo St
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
E-mail: Tanzania-recruitment@dfid.gov.uk
If you are applying for any other vacancy advertised by DFID, the British Council, or British High Commission, please state this in your application as we will be holding joint interviews for some of the posts
Equal Opportunities
DFID is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Applications are welcomed from all parts of the community, and we actively encourage interest from women, ethnic minority groups and those with disabilities. Selection is on merit.
DFID operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). This means that any candidate with a disability who satisfies the minimum essential criteria for an advertised vacancy is guaranteed an interview. Please say in your application if you wish to apply under the GIS.
Interview and start date
Short-listed candidates for this vacancy will be required to attend an interview and complete a series of written tests. The interviews for the Programme Assistant post have been provisionally scheduled to take place on Thursday, 21 April 2011.
The planned start date for this position is 01 June 2011.
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