Job Opportunities at Relief to Development Society (REDESO)





Relief to Development Society (REDESO) is a national non-governmental organization, registered under the Non-Governmental Organization Act, 2002 with Certificate No. 1466 in Tanzania. The organization is engaged in Humanitarian and Community Development projects implemented under the humanitarian to development nexus concept. In the areas of our operation, Local Government has been always one of our key partners. REDESO is a partner with UNHCR serving Burundian and Congolese refugees in North-western Tanzania and urban caseload in Dar es Salaam.

REDESO invites interested qualified and competent Tanzanians and international expatriates who meet the listed criteria to apply for the following positions:

Help Desk Officer (1 Post)

Location: Kasulu

Reports to: Senior Camp Officer

Job summary

Help desk officer will be responsible in providing assistance to persons of concern regarding various issues in connection with daily REDESO operations within the camp. He will also be responsible in receiving and gathering all vital information concerning environmental and energy matters from the refugees and communicate them to REDESO field team for technical and professional intervention.

Minimum Qualifications

Diploma in Sociology and other social science courses.
3 years working experience in humanitarian and community development programs.
Strong knowledge and experience of customer service practice.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Good learning skills.
Problem-solving skills.

Main Job Duties and Responsibilities

To respond to requests for technical assistance and other information from persons of concern.
To provide proper advise and appropriate action to the person of concern regarding the reported issue.
To communicate with REDESO field team on the issues that require immediate intervention.
To properly record all matters and information as well as to produce timely report as required.

All interested candidates should submit their applications before Wednesday 27th November, 2019

Note:

REDESO is an equal opportunity employer Women are highly encouraged to apply.

All interested candidates should submit their applications via email: [email protected] or [email protected] 

For any inquiries, you should not hesitate to contact this office mobile number: +255786 740 746.



Energy Solutions Specialist (1Post)

Job Summary

The energy solutions specialist will be responsible in providing expert services and professional solutions on all matters related to the development, follow-up and implementation of energy program and all other aspects related to renewable energy development.

Minimum Qualifications

Master Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Energy Policy.

Working Experience:

At least 3 years of work experience in energy related programs;
Demonstrated knowledge of developing cost benefit analysis of renewable energy investments, developing renewable energy schemes and policy tools;
A solid understanding of the renewable energy context, with proven record of innovative approach.
Ability to explain technical information to people without technical knowledge.
Strong research, analysis and writing skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of developing renewable energy projects.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • To provide technical advice and supervision to energy solutions officer and project team through planning and implementation of capacity building activities to project team.
  • Promote renewable energy best practices and provide an expert advice to the project team and stakeholders on renewable energy aspects;
  • To undertake energy surveys/site inspections and visits within the camp and to the host community.
  • To promote renewable energy awareness via events such as public meetings, campaigns, presentations and workshops.
  • To closely work with REDESO MEAL Unit IN preparation of comprehensive reports on best practices and lessons learned and recommend ways for improvement.
  • Write plans, concept notes, policy briefs, proposals and recommendations on accelerating renewable energy development.
  • Dissemination of lessons learned and best practices to policymakers and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Incorporated key technical, economic, social, financial, and crosscutting issues into programs/projects.
  • Analytical reports describing the impact and progress made relative to program objectives, identify any gaps and emerging operational issues, and formulate recommendations for program improvement.

All interested candidates should submit their applications before Wednesday 27th November, 2019

Note:

REDESO is an equal opportunity employer Women are highly encouraged to apply.

All interested candidates should submit their applications via email: [email protected] or [email protected] 

For any inquiries, you should not hesitate to contact this office mobile number: +255786 740 746.



Energy Solutions Specialist (1Post)

Job Summary

The energy solutions specialist will be responsible in providing expert services and professional solutions on all matters related to the development, follow-up and implementation of energy program and all other aspects related to renewable energy development.

Minimum Qualifications

Master Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Energy Policy.

Working Experience:

At least 3 years of work experience in energy related programs;
Demonstrated knowledge of developing cost benefit analysis of renewable energy investments, developing renewable energy schemes and policy tools;
A solid understanding of the renewable energy context, with proven record of innovative approach.
Ability to explain technical information to people without technical knowledge.
Strong research, analysis and writing skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of developing renewable energy projects.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • To provide technical advice and supervision to energy solutions officer and project team through planning and implementation of capacity building activities to project team.
  • Promote renewable energy best practices and provide an expert advice to the project team and stakeholders on renewable energy aspects;
  • To undertake energy surveys/site inspections and visits within the camp and to the host community.
  • To promote renewable energy awareness via events such as public meetings, campaigns, presentations and workshops.
  • To closely work with REDESO MEAL Unit IN preparation of comprehensive reports on best practices and lessons learned and recommend ways for improvement.
  • Write plans, concept notes, policy briefs, proposals and recommendations on accelerating renewable energy development.
  • Dissemination of lessons learned and best practices to policymakers and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Incorporated key technical, economic, social, financial, and crosscutting issues into programs/projects.
  • Analytical reports describing the impact and progress made relative to program objectives, identify any gaps and emerging operational issues, and formulate recommendations for program improvement.

All interested candidates should submit their applications before Wednesday 27th November, 2019

Note:

REDESO is an equal opportunity employer Women are highly encouraged to apply.

All interested candidates should submit their applications via email: [email protected] or [email protected] 

For any inquiries, you should not hesitate to contact this office mobile number: +255786 740 746.







Community Development Officer (1 Post)

Location: Kibondo

Reports: Project Coordinator

Job Summary

Will be responsible for technical lead of the programme, leading on community mobilization for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) planning and identifying, providing   technical support requirements for delivery of prioritized interventions.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and skills

  • Bachelor Degree in Community Development,
  • At least 3 years working experience in awareness and sensitization campaigns.
  • Experience in economic empowerment of most vulnerable groups.
  • Ability to use MS Office applications, Word, Excel, Power Point, Spread sheets and other Statistical software.
  • Fluency in both spoken and written Kiswahili and English languages.

Responsibilities

  • To facilitate identification of communities for implementing project interventions.
  • Support to organize integrated development planning in the ward and VDC level.
  • Monitor progress of the distribution including development of the integrated development plan with land use DRR.
  • Establish the smooth relation and maintain close coordination/linkages between District government authorities, NGOs and projects within the project area and keep them fully informed of the DRR component of project activities.
  • Raise community awareness of hazard and disaster risks.
  • Promote understanding of hazards and communities vulnerabilities.
  • Help communities enhance their capacities to address their vulnerabilities.
  • Take part in regular team meetings, staff meetings, and program (technical) meetings with other implementing NGOs/Government agencies and institutions.
  • Undertake donor liaison in the field as required in support of senior management.
  • Ensure timely and quality preparation of donor project narrative reports.

All interested candidates should submit their applications before Wednesday 27th November, 2019

Note:

REDESO is an equal opportunity employer Women are highly encouraged to apply.

All interested candidates should submit their applications via email: [email protected] or [email protected] 

For any inquiries, you should not hesitate to contact this office mobile number: +255786 740 746.


Drivers (4 Posts)

Location: Kasulu

Reports to: Procurement and Logistic Officer

Job summary

Drivers will be responsible in performing all regular driving duties related to program operations and ensuring that all safety procedures related to vehicles and travel are followed.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Holder of Secondary Education Certificate with passes in Kiswahili and English.
Holder of Certificate from National Institute of Transport (NIT).
A valid Class C driving license.
Basic knowledge of Motor vehicle Mechanics will be an added advantage.  Experience of driving four-wheel drive vehicles.
At least 3 years working experience as a full time driver in humanitarian operations.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Verbal and written in Kiswahili and English.

Roles and Responsibilities

To perform all regular driving duties.
To ensure safety procedures relating to vehicle and travel are followed.
To take responsibility for the safety of passengers, and to ensure both driver and passengers fasten seatbelts at all times.
To ensure that vehicles are properly maintained and fuelled at all times.
To carry out daily checks (water, oil, battery, tires, windscreen wipers, etc.) and ensure cleanness of the vehicles.
To properly maintain vehicle logbook.
To ensure all road traffic rules are observed at all times.
Responsible for all equipment and tools on board the vehicle.
To ensure that the vehicle is securely locked at all times when not in use.

All interested candidates should submit their applications before Wednesday 27th November, 2019

Note:

REDESO is an equal opportunity employer Women are highly encouraged to apply.

All interested candidates should submit their applications via email: [email protected] or [email protected] 

For any inquiries, you should not hesitate to contact this office mobile number: +255786 740 746.



Security Officers (3 Posts)

Location: Kasulu

Reports to: Human Resource Manager

Job summary

Security officers will be responsible in ensuring that the safety of office premises, equipment and personnel is well maintained including prevention of losses and damage by reporting irregularities.

Minimum Qualifications

Certificate of Secondary Education (Ordinary level).
Certificate of Specialized security trainings from reputable security firms.

Working Experience and Competencies

At least 3 years of relevant working experience.
Written and oral communication skills.
Customers services (internal customers) satisfaction oriented  Problem solving.
High level of professional integrity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To secure premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
To prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers.
To complete reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses.
To maintain environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls.
To plan and develop appropriate strategies for guarding the company premises.
To provide leadership direction and advice specific strategies and actions to effectively prevent all kinds of planned theft, vandalism or sabotages of company properties and assets.
To receive and make follow up of information received through informers or other sources and ensure that the sources are highly protected.
To liaise with and work in collaborations with all authorities to establish and maintain harmonious working environment with a view to identify wrong doers.
To maintain a clear and concise records of case file and exhibits for easy reference including attending all criminal cases at court/police.
To provide security & safety feedback/reports on weekly, monthly& quarterly basis.
To patrol and supervise all posts manned by the contracted security firm.
To set security standards basing on REDESO SOP’s & government security guidelines.

All interested candidates should submit their applications before Wednesday 27th November, 2019

Note:

REDESO is an equal opportunity employer Women are highly encouraged to apply.

All interested candidates should submit their applications via email: [email protected] or [email protected] 

For any inquiries, you should not hesitate to contact this office mobile number: +255786 740 746./


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