Career Opportunities at World Vision Tanzania, May 2019
Water Engineer
Purpose of the position:
To provide technical support in design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Water supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and natural resources management projects/programs within WVT areas of operation
Purpose of the position:
To provide technical support in design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Water supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and natural resources management projects/programs within WVT areas of operation
Main Responsibilities
To support WASH projects/programs Team Leaders/Managers in ensuring compliance of all WASH standards and donor regulations
Development of concept papers, proposal writing, engage in negotiation with potential donors and building capacity to WVT staff.
Collaborate with various bodies individuals, including local authorities, government agencies, clients, contractors, residents, suppliers, technical experts and other consultants in implementation of WASH projects
To support WASH projects/programs Team Leaders/Managers in ensuring compliance of all WASH standards and donor regulations
Development of concept papers, proposal writing, engage in negotiation with potential donors and building capacity to WVT staff.
Collaborate with various bodies individuals, including local authorities, government agencies, clients, contractors, residents, suppliers, technical experts and other consultants in implementation of WASH projects
Keeping update with environmental matters and being aware of the policies and development in areas of operation.
Monitoring the progress of projects from beginning to end (from feasibility stage to design through to construction and hand over or supervision one section of a large project) and timely submission of progress reports to relevant partners.
Administering contract and ensuring that work is completed on time.
Provide technical support in preparation of divisional strategies, annual operational plan and budget.
Monitoring the progress of projects from beginning to end (from feasibility stage to design through to construction and hand over or supervision one section of a large project) and timely submission of progress reports to relevant partners.
Administering contract and ensuring that work is completed on time.
Provide technical support in preparation of divisional strategies, annual operational plan and budget.
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
Minimum Qualification required: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Environmental Engineer,
Experience: 4 yrs/3 yrs in Managerial level
Preferred: Masters of Science in Water Engineering, registered with Tanzania board of Engineers.
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
Minimum Qualification required: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Environmental Engineer,
Experience: 4 yrs/3 yrs in Managerial level
Preferred: Masters of Science in Water Engineering, registered with Tanzania board of Engineers.
Technical Skills & Abilities:
Computer skills and conversant with AutoCAD/ ArchCAD
Demonstrate ability in supervision
Experience in working with water projects
Working knowledge of proposal writing and negotiation skills
Good planning and organizational skills
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff partners and donors
Computer skills and conversant with AutoCAD/ ArchCAD
Demonstrate ability in supervision
Experience in working with water projects
Working knowledge of proposal writing and negotiation skills
Good planning and organizational skills
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff partners and donors
Communications and Public Relations Manager
Purpose of the position:
To provide technical support to World Vision Tanzania’s (WVT) image building initiatives in developing, managing and maintaining partner relations and development. This also involves developing and disseminating key communications resources for marketing, grant acquisition, public awareness and management of emergencies.
Purpose of the position:
To provide technical support to World Vision Tanzania’s (WVT) image building initiatives in developing, managing and maintaining partner relations and development. This also involves developing and disseminating key communications resources for marketing, grant acquisition, public awareness and management of emergencies.
Under the overall guidance of the National Director with matrix supervision of the Regional Communications Director, the Communications Manager supervises the communications team as well as composes, edits, and manages the production of a full range of material to effectively support the advancement goals of the Business Development and Quality Assurance Unit to market WVT’s mission and achievements to diverse publics for the aim of seeking grants.
The incumbent will lead and supervise remotely the work of WVT Senior Communications Officers. He/she will also be expected to collaborate with WVT at the clusters level,
WV Support Offices and media to communicate development results of the grants and non-grant portfolios.
The incumbent will also observe the mission and core values of World Vision and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
WV Support Offices and media to communicate development results of the grants and non-grant portfolios.
The incumbent will also observe the mission and core values of World Vision and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
Minimum Qualification required: Masters in marketing, journalism, development or corporate communication/public relations.
Experience: 5 to 7 years working experience. Proven track record in the effective use of marketing and communications for fund-raising
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
Minimum Qualification required: Masters in marketing, journalism, development or corporate communication/public relations.
Experience: 5 to 7 years working experience. Proven track record in the effective use of marketing and communications for fund-raising
Preferred Qualification:
Technical skills/Abilities
Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of oral and written communications and interpersonal relations skills in order to determine the most effective communications and presentation materials
Professional level skills in publications development with writing and editing experience preferably with a non-profit organization
Skill in writing for a variety of audiences. Skill in writing and editing news and feature articles. Ability to write/edit in a variety of writing styles, ability to draft materials on a wide range of topics. Strong editing and proofreading skills
Technical skills/Abilities
Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of oral and written communications and interpersonal relations skills in order to determine the most effective communications and presentation materials
Professional level skills in publications development with writing and editing experience preferably with a non-profit organization
Skill in writing for a variety of audiences. Skill in writing and editing news and feature articles. Ability to write/edit in a variety of writing styles, ability to draft materials on a wide range of topics. Strong editing and proofreading skills
Familiarity of fund-raising techniques including, proposal writing and public relations
The ability to translate complex technical language and ideas into language easily comprehensible to non-specialists
The ability to translate complex technical language and ideas into language easily comprehensible to non-specialists
Photographic and video skills also preferred
High level of confidence and confidentiality
Ability to use a variety of personal computer software applications, including desktop publishing
High level of confidence and confidentiality
Ability to use a variety of personal computer software applications, including desktop publishing
Working Environment / Conditions:
Work environment: Office-based in Dar Es Salaam with frequent travel
Travel: 20% local travel is required
On call: 5%
Work environment: Office-based in Dar Es Salaam with frequent travel
Travel: 20% local travel is required
On call: 5%
