Job Title: Program Development Officer
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Organization: Qatar Charity, Tanzania
Position Type: Full-time
Reports to: Program Manager/Director
Job Summary:
The Program Development Officer will play a key role in driving the growth and sustainability of our organization by leading proposal development, coordinating with donors, and exploring new funding opportunities. This position requires a proactive individual with strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including donors and international partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Proposal Development:
- Lead the development of high-quality project proposals, including concept notes and detailed proposals, ensuring alignment with donor needs and organizational goals.
- Collaborate with program teams to gather key information, data, and inputs for proposal development.
- Coordinate the proposal review process, ensuring timely submission to donors.
Donor Coordination and Relations: - Act as the primary point of contact for donors, maintaining regular communication and ensuring effective collaboration.
- Provide updates and reports to donors on project progress, challenges and achievements.
- Facilitate donor visits and meetings, ensuring that donor expectations are met.
Funding Opportunities Exploration:
- Identify and pursue new funding opportunities, including grants, partnerships and collaborations with donors, foundations and other relevant organizations.
- Monitor donor trends and priorities to align organizational strategies with emerging funding opportunities.
- Develop and maintain a database of potential funding sources and monitor application deadlines.
Strategic Planning and Development:
- Contribute to the development of the organization’s strategic plan, particularly with respect to fundraising and resource mobilization.
- Provide input on program design and development to ensure alignment with donor priorities and funding opportunities.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all proposal submissions, donor communications, and funding agreements.
- Prepare regular reports to senior management on proposal progress status, donor engagement, and funding channels.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in proposal development, donor coordination, and fundraising, preferably within the NGO sector.
- Proven track record of successfully writing proposals and securing funding from international donors.
- Strong understanding of donor expectations, funding procedures, and proposal development processes.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship building skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software tools.
Required Skills:
Knowledge of the humanitarian and development sectors, particularly in Tanzania.
Experience working with multicultural teams and international stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
HOW TO APPLY:
We invite interested and qualified candidates to submit their CV and cover letter to: qctanzania@qcharity.org
