2 New Job Vacancies at Innovation Africa (iA), Tanzania – Various Posts
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Jobs in Tanzania 2021: New Job Opportunities at Innovation Africa (iA) 2021
Background
Innovation: Africa (iA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3)
organization whose team of dedicated problem solvers work together to
bring solar and water technologies to rural communities in Africa in
need living in rural African villages. We use solar energy to pump clean
water and provide schools, orphanages, and medical clinics with light
and refrigeration to store vaccines and medicines. iA has completed over
300 solar, water, and agricultural projects, providing light, clean
water, food and proper medical care to more than 2 million people in
Ethiopia, Tanzania, Malawi, South Africa, Uganda, Cameroon, Senegal and
the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Field Officer
Seeking Hard-Working, Dedicated Problem-Solver Field Officer in Tanzania Innovation: Africa
Reports To: Local Project Manager & Country Director in Israel
Job Summary
We
are seeking a highly trained and qualified individual to be our Field
Officer in Dodoma, Tanzania. The Field Officer is part of the Program
Team and is responsible for implementing Innovation: Africa’s field
project activities. The Field Officer works under the supervision of the
Project Manager and will support activities related to the
identification and implementation for new projects in Tanzania and shall
be responsible for tasks related to selection of beneficiaries,
implementation, reporting and liaison with the community.
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will regularly report progress and weekly activity report, share the
number of beneficiaries reached and actively engage in community
mobilization, coordination and sensitization. Candidates should expect
to travel to the field to search for new projects, mobilize and ensure
the communities foster responsibility and ownership in ongoing and
completed projects, as well as monitor projects already established.
Responsibilities
- Oversee
all operations in-field throughout the project’s lifespan: prospective
project search, project implementation, monitoring and evaluation - Appropriately
sensitize the communities, establishing steering committees,
coordinating the establishment and management of income generation
activities for the sustainability of the projects - Support the Project Manager in managing relationships with district and other government officials
- Fully participate in visits from the international team, donors and guests
- Send
updates and reports to international management team of implementation
for on-going projects and monitor projects already established
Qualifications
The
ideal candidate is a dedicated team-player with vast experience in
community development work. Detail orientation, problem-solving, and
passion for human development are a must. Those with a Bachelor’s Degree
are encouraged to apply. If you’re the right person for this position,
you will have general knowledge of Microsoft Office.
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or relevant Diploma – strong advantage
- A minimum of 3 years of previous experience working in the sector of community development
- Experience working in community-based water and solar projects – advantage
- Experience working in WASH programs – advantage
- Educational background in international development or community development is a benefit.
- Excellent computer skills, including email and Microsoft office software
- Driver’s license and off road driving experience
- Ability to commit to flexible working hours, including some weekends
- High proficiency in English; both writing and speaking
- Ability to relocate to Dodoma Region in Tanzania
- Able to speak Swahili and with a good personality
Compensation: Commensurate with experience.
Field Hydrogeologist
Seeking Hard-Working, Dedicated Problem-Solver Field Hydrogeologist in Tanzania Innovation: Africa
Reports To: Local Project Manager & Country Director in Israel
Job Summary
We
are seeking a highly trained and qualified individual to join our
Tanzania team as a Field Hydrogeologist to work in the Dodoma Region of
Tanzania. This position works under the supervision of the local Project
Manager and is responsible for overseeing geophysical surveys, drilling
of boreholes, technical implementation of iA solar water pumping
systems, liaise with local solar water contractors and in- house
engineers, as well as providing technical support in all projects.
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The
Field Hydrogeologist will also be responsible for all iA field
activities, including identifying and selecting the beneficiaries of
our projects, actively engaging in community mobilization and
sensitization, establishing and maintaining regular communication with
the communities we serve, implementing project-related activities,
providing regular reports and ongoing monitoring of the projects. As
this is predominantly in-the-field work, candidates should expect
frequent travel to the field to identify new projects, oversee the
construction and implementation of ongoing projects, and monitor
completed projects.
Responsibilities
- Oversee
and lead activities related to the supervision, data capturing and
analysis of all stages of the implementation of iA solar water pumping
systems - Work closely with the local contractor to plan and implement all solar water pumping systems
- Manage
on-site work during all stages of the system construction and
installation that is: geophysical survey, borehole drilling,
installation and water distribution points - Supervision of
geophysical survey, drilling, development of the borehole, yield testing
and water quality analysis from initial testing through to final
reporting - Independently assess needs for maintenance work
(post-installation) in projects where a malfunction exists, and provide
sustainable solutions - Maintain regular contact with Innovation:
Africa’s engineers in Israel to successfully implement and monitor new
solar technologies and remote monitoring systems - Research and implementation of best survey practices and borehole drilling & development equipment in all iA projects
- Conduct
community technical trainings and sensitization to all iA water
beneficiaries on water management for water and agricultural use - Support
field team and conduct effective sensitization to all iA water
beneficiaries, including establishing project steering committees - Support the Project Manager to manage relationships with municipal officers, local leaders, and international stakeholders
- Send
daily updates and regular progress reports to international management
team regarding prospective projects, construction and implementation of
current projects, and monitor existing projects
Qualifications
The
ideal candidate is a dedicated team-player with strong interpersonal
skills and a background in solar powered water systems. Applicants must
have competitive experience in community development and mobilization,
as well as experience working with international stakeholders. The
candidate must demonstrate a proven passion for working with the
community and possess strong detail orientation and problem-solving
skills.
Compensation: Commensurate with experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or professional diploma in Geohydrology or closely related field
- Master’s Degree an advantage
- At least 10 experience supervising borehole drilling and borehole development
- Experience supervising drilling and borehole development in NGO focusing on community development projects
- Technologically oriented with excellent computer skills, including proficiency in email and Microsoft Office software
- Driver’s license and off road driving experience
- Ability to commit to flexible working hours, including weekends
- High proficiency in English; both writing and speaking
- Ability to relocate to Dodoma Region in Tanzania
- Able to speak Swahili and with a good personality
Application Instructions
Please send your cover letter and CV as a single PDF attachment to lerian@innoafrica.org
The
file name should be saved as your full name and please specify which
job position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.
As
an international organization, our team works in New York, Israel, and
Africa, and is constantly on the move. To maintain close contact despite
our travel schedules, we regularly use technology solutions, such as
WhatsApp and Skype. The ideal candidate thrives in this type of
fast-paced environment and is comfortable working with colleagues in
different time zones and continents.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
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