DORCAS VACANCY

Dorcas is a Christian relief and development organisation active in Eastern Europe and Africa. In these regions Dorcas works together with local partner organisations. Dorcas is committed to fulfil the command Jesus Christ gave to His followers to take care of the poor and oppressed (Mt.25.31-46), irrespective of their race, religion, gender or political conviction, by encouraging self-reliance through development, providing social care and assisting in emergency situations. Due to leave of our current Country Director For Tanzania, Dorcas is looking for an experienced:    

Country Director

Employment: 1,0 FTE

To be stationed in Arusha, Tanzania

The Country Director will be responsible for:

1.1        Project/Programs Management

1.1.1     Monitor and Coordinate Project Implementation and progress in Plans

1.1.2     Appraise progress and evaluation reports.

1.1.3     Appraise new project proposals and budgets and forward them to Dorcas Headquarters.

1.1.4     Assist partner organizations in developing and implementing plans aimed at improving projects and the organization

1.1.5     Selecting partners and new projects and encourage partners to take initiatives for innovative pilot projects.

1.1.6     Reporting about progress of projects/programs to the International office.

1.2 Financial Management

1.2.1     Responsible for financial management and Administration in Dorcas Aid country  office Tanzania

1.2.2     Manage the budget of the local office

1.2.3     Responsible for Local fundraising for projects within the approved budgets

1.2.4     Prepare monthly financial reports

1.3  Organizational & Policy Development

1.3.1     Leading the Dorcas Tanzanian office and staff

1.3.2     Develop and maintain contacts with government, other NGOs, embassies and other stakeholders which include donors and volunteers who participate in work groups.

1.3.3     Actively participate in development of the general policy of the country and strategic planning

1.3.4     Implement policy guidelines in the organization and the projects

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• As Dorcas is a Christian organisation, the position requires a person with Christian values who is active in his/her church. 
• A relevant degree and/or project management experience
• An understanding of the Logical Framework Approach
• Good written and verbal communication skills. Fluency in English & Swahili is a pre.
• The ability to raise funds and interact with people at multiple levels
• Sound financial management skills and Experience in monitoring and evaluation
• A valid driver’s licence and passport.

Salary negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. One year (renewable) contract.

Forward a detailed CV, motivation letter and 3 suitable references before 10 March 2014 to dorcasaidtanzania@gmail.com  or through Postal office Dorcas Aid Tanzania P.O.Box 14385, Arusha

We invite you to explicitly write about your Christian motivation in your application letter.