PROJECT OFFICER – RURAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
JOB POSITION PROJECT OFFICER – RURAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
NUMBER OF POSITIONS ONE (1)
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM (COP)
DUTY STATION MARA REGION, TANZANIA
REPORTING LINE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM (COP) MANAGER
Grumeti Fund Trust is advertising for the following
position:
PROJECT OFFICER – RURAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT (1)
JOB PURPOSE
The Project Officer, Rural Enterprise Development (RED) is a
multi-disciplined individual primarily tasked with implementing the end-to-end
Rural Enterprise Development program for the Grumeti Fund Trust within Bunda
and Serengeti districts of Mara Region, Tanzania. This implementation includes
the operational day-to-day running of the program as well as the functional
delivery of the program outcomes (i.e., Guiding of entrepreneurs and
facilitation/training of entrepreneurs and rural community members). The Rural
Enterprise Development program is being implemented under the technical support
of Raizcorp, a business incubator based in South Africa.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project Officer’s key responsibilities include:
Successfully undergoing induction training with Raizcorp.
This induction training may take up to two months and the Project Officer will
need to be flexible enough to attend such training electronically. It includes
completing, and successfully passing all assessments, observations, and
evaluations. The Project Officer will be required to participate in ongoing
training and development, to be able to deliver as per the set standards.
Training community members/entrepreneurs: o The Project
Officer will undergo Raizcorp Facilitator Training on-job induction, complete
and pass all assessments and evaluation and submit to learning and facilitation
observation sessions.
The Project Officer must proactively study, question,
understand and be able to apply all Raizcorp based learning and training
courses that he/she will need to deliver to community members / entrepreneurs.
The Project Officer must critically understand and be able
to apply all Raizcorp based learning methodologies, practices, and standards to
a diverse audience.
All learning / facilitation / training must be delivered to
the required standard as determined by Raizcorp.
Collate all information required by Raizcorp and/or the
Grumeti Fund with which to measure the impact of learning courses delivered.
Guiding established entrepreneurs (when/where required): o
The Project Officer conducts detailed entrepreneur sessions on a weekly basis
that is both backward and forward looking, taking key business drivers into
consideration.
Maintains client files and updates information monthly and
within reporting deadlines.
The Project Officer will be required to write reports and
submit them to Raizcorp and the Grumeti Fund COP Program Manager within 48
hours of having a session with an entrepreneur. The report is required to be
factually correct, grammatically sound, and meet the minimum standard set out
for reporting at Raizcorp. Although training is provided, it is the Project
Officer’s responsibility to ensure that they are familiar with the reporting
standards as they may change from time to time. Reporting is to be logged
electronically via email.
Adheres to all the requirements of the Raizcorp Academy.
Provides quarterly testimony regarding entrepreneur
performance.
Keeps apprised of relevant legislation that may impact the
small business sector or relevant industries being catered to in the rural
development program.
Applies knowledge of changed legislation in the small
business environment to entrepreneur sessions.
Collates all information required by Raizcorp and/or the
Grumeti Fund with which to measure the impact of learning courses delivered.
Meticulously completes all administrative tasks, including
learning administration and report writing (quarterly and ad hoc as required by
Raizcorp and the Grumeti Fund) to the required quality outlined by Raizcorp and
to the agreed deadline dates.
The Project Officer must administer and update all Raizcorp
provided systems at least on a weekly basis to ensure all information,
learning/guiding attendance, statistics, and compliance remains highly accurate
at all times.
The Project Officer accepts and understands that all
learning/guiding/project administration must be done with strong urgency to
ensure both Raizcorp and Grumeti Fund have full, detailed insight to the
program delivery and information at all times. The Project Officer must
complete all systems-related administration at least once a week on the
allocated administration day; however, capturing learning/guiding attendance
should be done immediately before/after such session as best practice.
TYPCIAL WORKING WEEK
A working week for the Project Officer once initial training
has been completed comprises a six-day work week with Sundays off. The job will
be both field- and office- based.
Three leave cycles of 20 days each, will be provided per
annum. Costs associated with travel to the site of recruitment will be
provided.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration,
Micro-enterprise development, or other relevant and closely related field
preferred.
A good all-round understanding and passion for business and
entrepreneurship. Although being an entrepreneur is not an express requirement,
it is preferred.
Experience in project management will be highly
advantageous.
A sound business knowledge and a minimum of five years’
experience.
Strong background experience in facilitation, coaching and/or
mentoring.
Experience in rural enterprise development and a good
understanding of policy issues related to this sector is a plus.
Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili is a must
Ability to facilitate adult learning in rural settings A valid
drivers’ license.
Computer knowledge at least in Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint and Outlook.
The candidate must possess skills and ability to interact
with people from all background especially from local communities.
Ability to do micro-enterprise financial modelling will be
an added advantage.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
Candidate applying for this position must be a person with
empathy.
Highly engaged team player with strong collaborative spirit.
The proven ability to work independently, without
supervision, while delivering on project outcomes and deadlines.
A defined ability to build and maintain effective people
relationships.
Strong solutioning capability and pro-active need to
solution around problems.
Out-of-the box thinking and creativity.
Good attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
Open to change and to new opportunities to learn.
Not afraid of confrontation and challenging people
engagement.
Ability to take constructive criticism and take corrective
action to make improvement.
Emotional maturity and ability to take ownership and
accountability.
MODE OF APPLICATION:
Interested candidates for this position when applying must
include application letter, Curriculum Vitae and Academic Certificates. All
applications should be addressed to and sent to the Head of Human Resources by
email via jobapplications@grumeti.singita.com or by postal mail addressed to:
Head of Human Resources,
Grumeti Reserves Ltd P.O Box 65,
Mugumu, Mara region, Tanzania.
Deadline for application is 11th June 2022, 17:00PM.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
THE GRUMETI FUND TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER