Job Description

Mwenezi Development Training Centre [MDTC] is a community-based organization registered as a Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO25/91). MDTC implements diversified community development and humanitarian programmes to enhance the food security and livelihoods of the vulnerable households whilst strengthening their capacities. The organization is anticipating funding from World Food Programme to implement Lean Season Assistance (LSA) in Mwenezi district. We are therefore inviting qualified men and women to apply for the following positions in preparation for the programme implementation.
PROJECT: LEAN SEASON ASSISTANCE

Project Officers (15 Posts)

Contract Period : Four (4) Months

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the District Coordinator
Major Responsibilities and duties will include but are not limited to the following.
Project Officer will be responsible for:
 Stakeholder coordination at ward level working closely with ward-based government technical line ministries i.e, DSD, Agritex, Ministry of Youth, Veterinary Department and Rural District Council, MoHCC.
 Developing, submitting, and implementing monthly activity plans to the District Coordinator.
 Guiding Enumerators during the registration process and ensuring that registration of targeted people has been conducted as per set standards.
 Community mobilization and sensitization.
 Ensuring that all the activities that are carried out in the monitored wards are technically sound and are in line with all the social aspects.
 Monitoring, quality assurance, training of communities in complementary livelihood activities and stakeholder coordination at Project Officer level.
 Redeeming electronic vouchers using Mobile Point of sale Machines (MPOs).
 Keeping comprehensive documentation for each project site, carry out food distributions and ensure proper record keeping relating to food distributions.
 Facilitate the beneficiary selection, training and monitor complimentary livelihoods activities.
 Working closely with the MERL Officer, the Project Officer will assist in data collection relating to the food security situation. The Project Officer should have accepted experience in implementing LSA as well as humanitarian work.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience
 Diploma in Development Studies, Agriculture, Animal Science or equivalent
 Possession of a higher qualification is an added advantage.
 Possession of Class 3 Driver’s License and ability to ride a motor bike.
 At least two (2) years proven experience in humanitarian work.
 Good computer skills/knowledge in SPSS, ODK, Microsoft office package and web conferencing applications

How to Apply

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Applications to be sent via e-mail (AS ONE PDF ATTACHMENT) on [email protected] with attached Curriculum Vitae (with contact details of at least two Referees) and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications as well as proof of identity.

OR Hand deliver to Mwenezi Development Training Centre
Stand Number 117
Neshuro

All applications should be addressed to The Executive Director.

PLEASE NOTE THAT:

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

MDTC DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (FROM APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW).

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS IS 10 DECEMBER 2023 AT 1200 HOURS