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European Development Fund EDF – PSU
European Development Fund – Programme Support Unit EDF – PSU is within the
Ministry of Finance and Planning, established under the External Finance
Division.
The European Development Fund EDF is the European Union’s EU main
instrument for providing development aid to African, Caribbean and Pacific
ACP countries and to Overseas Countries and Territories OCTs. The
activities of the EDF cooperation are in the fields of economic development,
social and human development as well as regional cooperation and integration.
In Tanzania, the National Authorising Officer of the European Development
Fund, is the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the Finance and Planning.
In order to carry out his mandate, the Permanent Secretary established EDF –
PSU which acts as a quality controller on all EDF Programmes in Tanzania and
ensures timely and quality inputs to the EU Project Cycle Management. Also,
the unit is the main interlocutor between the EU and Ministries and other
entities that are implementing EU funded projects. Day-to-day activities of
the unit are managed by the Deputy National Authorising Officer for EDF as the
Head of the unit. Some of the functions of the unit include preparation of
financing proposals, evaluation of tenders, authorising payments, and
monitoring and evaluations of projects and programmes.
The Unit is inviting applications from dynamic, energetic and proactive
Tanzanians with required technical skills and experience to fill the vacancy
of PROGRAMME OFFICER – RURAL DEVELOPMENT.
Reports to: Head of Programmes
Station: Dodoma
Contract Period: 2.5 years with possibilities of renewal depending on
performance and availability of funds
Summary of duties and responsibilities:
–>Provide policy and strategic advice to the Head of Programmes on Agriculture and Rural Development related matters as stipulated in the Cotonou Partnership Agreement and its successor, national development and poverty reduction strategies and plans under the 11th EDF National Indicative Programme and other relevant EU development financing instruments;
–>Facilitate identification, preparation and appraisal as well as implementation, monitoring and evaluation of EU funded Agriculture and Rural Development programmes and projects;
–>Prepare and process tender documents for services, supplies and works contracts, call for proposals and prepare contracts and addenda for Agriculture projects;
–>Monitor fulfilment of government undertakings as stipulated in respective in financing agreements for various Agriculture as well as Rural Development related projects, general budget/ sector supports with specific reference to Performance Assessment Framework;
–>Developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems based on performance indicators;
–>Train and support counterparts and programme managers on EDF and EU rules and procedures;
–>Liaise and coordinate on the implementation of projects with Project Managers of Ministries Departments and Agencies MDAs, private sector and other beneficiaries on the EU Agriculture funded projects; and
–>Undertake any task assigned from time to time by management.
Qualification and experience
–>Master’s Degree in Economics/Agriculture Economics/Project management / Agriculture/ Rural Development/ or other related fields;
–>At least five 5 years of work experience in Agriculture sector in Tanzania of which at least two 2 years is in management of Agricultural projects; Professional experience in EU funded Agricultural projects is an asset;
–>Sound experience with Public and Private sector;
–>Proven ability to interact competently with donor agencies on issues related to aid coordination; and
–>Knowledge and experience on European Development Fund EDF procedures is an added advantage.
Key competencies
–>In depth knowledge of Project Cycle Management;
–>Excellent IT skills;
–>Good analytical skills;
–>Good public relations skills;
–>Good written and verbal communication skills, in both English and Swahili;
–>Comfortable to work independently, with tight deadlines and in difficult circumstances.
Apply Online Now
Email:: recruitment@psu.go.tz
Applications must be directed to Email: **recruitment@psu.go.tz** .
Applications by other means will not be accepted. Application letters, up-to-
date Curriculum Vitae CV must be in English. Your CV must indicate current
physical address, telephone contacts and three reputable referees with their
reliable contacts including phone numbers and email addresses.
Also, attach copies of Relevant Academic Certificates Form IV and form VI
results slips, testimonials and all partial transcripts are not acceptable.
Certificates from Foreign Universities and foreign examination bodies for
Ordinary or Advanced level education must be accompanied by a verification
document from Tanzania Commission for Universities TCU and National
Examination Council of Tanzania NECTA/ National Council for Technical
Education NACTE respectively.
An applicant employed in the Public Service should route his/her application
letter through his/her respective employers.
Applicants with special needs/case disability are supposed to indicate that
in their applications.
* Application deadline is on 20th June 2020 at 11:59 PM EAT.
* Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
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