Job Opportunity at CCBRT, External Affairs Officer

External Affairs Officer  

OVERVIEW
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.

Position: External Affairs Officer

Location: Dar es salaam

 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.trough 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 portfolio 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)

MODE OF APPLICATION

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: recruitment.ccbrt@ccbrt.org

Shortlisted candidates will undergo an interview as well as additional assessments.
Please indicate job reference number: 2019-10

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 18th December 2019