Position: Assistant to the Project Manager – Kijani Pemba
Project Title: Strengthening Urban Eco-Resilience in Chake Chake and Mkoani
Project Code: LVIA/NDICI_AFRICA/2023/447-205
- Introduction
Lay Volunteers International Association (LVIA) is an Italian NGO with over 30 years of experience in Tanzania, implementing community development programmes, particularly in agriculture, health, and access to water and sanitation. Within the EU-funded project “Kijani Pemba – Strengthening Urban Eco-Resilience in Chake Chake and Mkoani”, LVIA aims to improve climate resilience, service access, and socio-economic opportunities in urban poor communities, particularly for women and youth.
To support the day-to-day management and coordination of this complex, multi-stakeholder initiative, LVIA is recruiting an Assistant to the Project Manager based in South Pemba (Chake Chake or Mkoani).
- Objectives of the Assignment
Main Objective:
To support the Project Manager in the facilitation of partners dialogue, and the partner’s implementation, coordination, and monitoring of project activities, ensuring timely reporting, communication, and engagement with stakeholders.
Specific Objectives:
Facilitate coordination between project partners, project teams, local authorities.
- Support, implementation tracking of the activities, and documentation.
- Assist in preparing technical and financial reports.
- Ensure timely and communication with target groups.
- Strengthen field implementation through presence, adaptability, and initiative.
- Scope of Work
The Assistant will:
- Support the Project Manager in planning, implementing, and monitoring project activities.
- Follow up field activities, ensuring accurate data collection and documentation.
- Draft activity reports.
- Proactively identify and address bottlenecks in project implementation.
- Required Profile and Selection Criteria
The ideal candidate must:
- Hold a university degree in social sciences, international development, project management, or related fields.
- Have at least 2 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in development cooperation or community-based programmes.
- Demonstrate strong personality, emotional intelligence, and the capacity to challenge traditional cultural norms where necessary to promote women and youth inclusion.
- Be fluent in English and Swahili; knowledge of local languages is an asset.
- Have excellent interpersonal, writing, and organizational skills.
- Be proactive, flexible, and committed to LVIA’s values and the goals of Kijani Pemba.
- Duration and Timeline
- Deadline for application: 15 days from the date of publication.
- Assignment duration: Contract of one year with a probation period of 3 months, renewable based on performance and funding availability.
- Duty station: Chake Chake, Pemba Island and frequent missions in Dar Es Salam and Unguja Island.
- Application Procedure
Interested candidates are invited to submit:
- A motivation letter (max 1 page)
- An updated CV (max 3 pages)
- At least 2 references from previous employers
Applications must be submitted via email to: [email protected]
Subject line: “Assistant to the Project Manager – Kijani Pemba”
- Evaluation of Applications
Applications will be assessed based on:
- Relevance of qualifications and experience
- Capacity to work in complex cultural and social environments focused on facilitation processes.
- Motivation and demonstrated commitment to community empowerment
- Gender and geographical balance considerations
