Project Assistant at Sightsavers International Tanzania

Project Assistant at Sightsavers International Tanzania October 2024

Job Description Overview
Sightsavers implements projects in
over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate
avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.

Title: Project Assistant
Location: Tanzania
Contract: 6-month fixed term contract
Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply

About the role
Sightsavers
is seeking a dedicated Project Assistant to support the NTD programme.
This role involves collaborating with partners on-site to enhance
accountability and playing a crucial part in planning, implementation,
monitoring, and evaluation. The Project Assistant will communicate
regularly with the Tanzania Country Office and donors to report on
project progress and advocate for policy changes that promote
sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Support the
  planning and implementation of the International Trachoma Initiative’s
  Avoidable Blindness Fund Trachoma Programme activities in collaboration
  with regional and district teams.
• Assist partners in identifying their capacity-building needs and facilitate the provision of support.
• Disseminate information about Sightsavers and the Trachoma Programme to partners.
• Review patient documentation for completeness and accuracy, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Promote shared learning and collaboration among partners by facilitating networks and meetings.
• Assist project partners in preparing budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor project financial resources and liaise with the finance team as necessary.
• Ensure timely submission of financial returns by partners.
• Provide the programme team with additional information, case studies, and relevant news stories.
• Represent the project at various forums and meetings, advocating for its aims and objectives.

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The
principal accountabilities are not meant to be an exhaustive list of
tasks. The need for flexibility is required and the job holder is
expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the
employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.. Please
see the Job Description for full details.

Skills and Experience
The
Project Assistant is a proactive and dedicated professional committed
to supporting the NTD programme. The Project Assistant is adept at
managing project documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness, and
promoting shared learning through effective communication and
networking. With a keen eye for financial management, they assist
partners in budget preparation and monitor project expenditures,
ensuring compliance with organisational and donor policies.

Jobholder Requirements
Essential:

• Understanding of
  government systems, particularly within the health sector through the
  Ministry of Health and local government authorities.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation.
• Proficiency in report writing.
• Strong administrative support skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Capacity building or facilitation skills.
• Competence in managing project budgets, forecasts, and reports.
• Familiarity with computer packages and global ICT communication systems.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to documentation.
• Willingness to travel for up to 15 weeks per year.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a similar role within the health sector.
• Additional qualifications related to project management or public health.
• Knowledge of specific software or tools used in project monitoring and evaluation.

Closing date: 03rd November, 2024.

Next Steps
To
apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application
via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning
of your motivations for applying.

As an equal opportunity
employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the
community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified
people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment
and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential
candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and
controls.