Project Officer
Company: Tanzania Women Lawyers Association (TAWLA)
Location: TABORA
Application Deadline: 2nd March 2025 at 17:00 hours
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) from a recognized institution
- Current practicing license with the Bar Association
- 5 years of experience in project related to GBV and sexual reproductive rights
Competencies
- Strong leadership skills with the experience in team building and operations management
- Experience advocating to government on policy change and/or guideline development for nutrition or public health programs
- Knowledge of international quality standards for produce export
- Proven ability to drive operational efficiency and quality improvement
- Excellent command in English (both verbal and written communication)
- Strong advocacy, negotiation and presentation skills
Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day implementation of BRIGHT project activities in Tabora, ensuring activities align with the project work plan, budget, and timelines
- Ensure that the organization and its mission, programs, products and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders
- Manage project resources, including personnel, materials, and equipment, in an efficient and effective manner
- Supervise Council Project coordinators under the project
- Collaborate with partner organizations, government agencies, and local stakeholders to ensure smooth project operations and service delivery
- Train and sensitize the community leaders, law enforcers, local government leaders, religious leaders, community members, healthcare providers, community health workers, and other relevant personnel on human rights issues and GBV
- Supervise and provide technical support during undertaking of legal research when necessary
- Collect, analyze, and report on project data, including service statistics, beneficiary feedback, and program outcomes
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor project activities, observe service delivery, and identify challenges
- Lead community mobilization activities to raise awareness of the project, promote utilization of services, and address any community concerns or barriers
- Prepare Weekly reports for the organization
- Maintain accurate records of all project activities, expenditures, and documentation
- Undertaking any other legal duties appropriate as may be assigned from time to time