Job Title: External Affairs Officers (2 Positions)
Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) is a locally registered organisation first established in 1994. It is the largest indigenous provider of ophthalmic and rehabilitation services in the country. CCBRT aims to be the leading provider of accessible specialized health services in Africa and serves as healthcare social enterprise and through development programmes the community and the most vulnerable. Committed to preventing lifelong disabilities wherever possible, CCBRT is also engaged in extensive maternal and newborn healthcare (MNHC) activities including obstetric fistula repairs and is currently constructing a Maternity and Newborn Hospital.
In order to strengthen our External Affairs Team, we are looking for a Self driven Fundraiser who can identify and engage new strategic partners independently, maintains donor relationships and may manage small portfolio grants
The role
The External Affairs Officer is a member of CCBRT’s External Alliances Team, that works towards a vision of a sustainable CCBRT with accessible specialized health services by identifying and engaging new and existing strategic partners through fundraising, communications and grants-related activities. S/he will initiate and or coordinate research and identification of potential new donors, support quality communications activities by editing/reviewing materials, manage visitors and support effective grant reporting (by liaising with internal stakeholders for data, content, etc). The External Affairs Officer may be responsible for managing a small portifolio of grants.
The candidate
- Degree in development studies, International Relations, Communications or related field
- Minimum of five years’ work experience in programme development or related field
- Prior Experience of collaboration with international donors and funding agencies
- Proven experience in development of logical frameworks, proposal writing and fundraising
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English); Swahili is an added advantage
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders (internal/external)
- Able to deliver quality work on time (working with short deadlines)
How to Apply
If you are interested, please submit your curriculum vitae with 2 references, an overview of grants management/funds raised. A cover letter telling us why you believe you are the right person for the role, and why you want to work for CCBRT in particular. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage people with disabilities to apply. Please send your application via email to: [email protected]. Shortlisted candidates will undergo an interview as well as additional assessments.
Please indicate job reference number: 2019-01
EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 03rd May 2019(selection process is ongoing so assessment might commence upon receipt of suitable applications)
