Job Opportunity at Farm Radio International (FRI), Assistant Project Officer

Farm Radio International (FRI)
Tanzania Office
JD for Assistant Project Officer
Position title: Assistant Project Officer
Position Location: Arusha with regular travels to work in rural Tanzania
Reports to: Program Manager-Tanzania
Contract term: One year with three months probation
Deadline: 16 July 2017

Farm Radio International (FRI) is a Canadian non-profit organization with a mission to support broadcasters in developing countries to strengthen small scale farming and rural communities. For detailed information please visit our web site; www.farmradio.org.
FRI is inviting application for a position of Assistant Project Officer in Tanzania. The Assistant Officer will be responsible for ensuring effective implementation of various project activities and tasks.  S/He will be responsible for assisting  the project officer and program manager to oversee project work, including; - participating in project planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, reporting and program development.

Job Description
Responsibilities include:
1. Project Planning

• Participate in project planning 
• With support from the project officer and program manager, s/he will participate in developing project proposals and project documentation when necessary.
• Assist the project officer and program manager to develop monthly work plans, with partners if necessary

2. Project Implementation

• Carry out pre-broadcast research including Baseline Survey, Rapid Appraisals, Formative Research
• Coordinate with the team and partners to conduct capacity building trainings for partners.
• Support all aspects of project implementation and development as required by the organization. 
• Actively assist and participate in project events (meetings/workshops/trainings)
• Undertake other program administration tasks as and when necessary 

3. Reporting

• Reporting on project activities and expenditure according to project timeframes
• Preparing of monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

4. Project Monitoring and Evaluation

• Assist the project officer in monitoring and supervision of activities implemented in the project’s sites to ensure effective implementation.
• Assist in managing project database and other M&E tools. 
• Implement the project M & E plan in a professional manner
• Conduct summative and outcome  evaluation with communities
• Visit project sites on a regular basis (monthly or bi-monthly) 
• Participate in Project review meetings

5. Communication Management

• Establish sound working relationships with Partner Radio Station staff, other multilateral donors, and host country counterparts.
• Promote and disseminate Farm Radio International Resources for Broadcasters to different media houses and broadcasters 
• Produce all required reports and work plans in compliance with established rules and regulations.
• Ensure transparency, ethical conduct and efficiency in project implementation 

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in implementing communication for development projects especially in the areas of: participatory radio campaigns, ICT for development, communication research for development, using radio for community mobilization and project cycle management is mandatory. 
• A Bachelor in mass communication, journalism, agricultural communication, agricultural education and extension or related field is required.
• Proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners and the ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams, as well as to develop a network of contacts among partner radio stations, government officials, and non-government staff if necessary.
• Evidence of excellent inter-cultural communication skills and proven experience in conducting pre-broadcast and similar research with farming communities.
• Deep respect for the traditional knowledge, wisdom and capabilities of women and men smallholder farmers
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral, are required. 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with community organizations, government officials,  general public and staff; 
• Demonstration of honesty, transparency, accountability;
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Project)
• Prior work experience with Communication and Development NGOs preferred.
• Must be willing and able to travel within the country up to 50% of his/her time

Decision making capabilities:

• General: The job requires making sound decisions pertaining to the effective and efficient implementation of project activities. 
• Financial: The job requires sound financial management, analytical skills, and budgeting to support program development.

Application procedure
Interested and qualified Tanzanians are invited to send their applications enclosing cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae with
names of three referees, and their contact to tanzania@farmradio.org  (please mark the subject line "Assistant Project Officer July 2017")

Please indicate your salary expectations (in Tsh) in your application letter.

Please note that Farm Radio International has no recruitment agent, therefore all applications should only be sent to the above mentioned address. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.