I wanted to share some information about an opportunity with HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Tanzania (Helvetas), an international NGO operating in Tanzania. They are currently seeking motivated individuals for the position of Project Officer in the “Sauti na Nafasi” project, focusing on Urban Governance Development in Singida.
Position: Project Officer: Urban Governance Development in the “Sauti na Nafasi” project Location: Singida
Responsibilities:
- Support organizational and technical capacity building activities.
- Facilitate local communities’ involvement in sustainable urban development processes.
- Provide technical assistance to Local Government Authorities (LGAs) for participatory strategic development planning and budgeting processes.
The Project Officer will ensure the project’s technical quality and compliance with HELVETAS rules and regulations. Timely submission of project deliverables and generating periodic project reports will also be part of the role. Additionally, this position involves close collaboration with various public and private partners in Singida.
Qualifications:
- BSc in Urban Governance, Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Development & Management, Urban Development & Environmental Management, Community Development, Development Planning & Policy Analysis, Project Planning & Management, or related social science fields.
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in urban governance.
How to Apply:
To obtain the full job description and application guidelines, please send a request to Recruitment-TZ@helvetas.org. For more information about the organization, you can visit their website at www.helvetas.org. The deadline for submitting applications is September 22, 2023.
Please note that this is a re-advertisement of the Project Officer – Women Youth Voice and Empowerment position initially launched by Helvetas in June 2023. If you applied for that position previously, your application will not be considered for this one.