The Administration Officer will be based in CETL HQ offices and will generally perform major tasks relating to the office management, major procurements and logistics

Support the Operations Manager and Assistant Project Manager in the effective mobilisation of international staff and sub-consultants coming from overseas including logistics, accommodation, visa processing and security briefing
Maintenance of entire Shule Bora asset register and take out asset verification, including liaising with HR for leavers handover of assets.
Establish a good working relationship with suppliers, including the establishment of maintenance agreements for items such as generators, ICT equipment, Car services etc
Managing the mobile communications (office phones, phone credit, internet, etc) for all Shule Bora staff
Managing day to day administration task HQ office included but limited to driver management, welcoming of new starters, vehicle maintenance, office supplies etc.
Be proactive and responsive to performing any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Operations Manager or Senior Management Team
Supporting in the ethics, transparency and accountability principles of the Programme and of Cambridge Education (Mott MacDonald)
Support Technical Leads in planning and budgeting activities and contributing to the VFM system
Skills

Candidate Specification:

Proven experience in an administrative or operations role
Experience in finance e.g., supporting payments, handling petty cash etc. highly desirable
Experience handling logistical challenges in Tanzania and in negotiating to ensure efficient use of resources
Experience of organising events – managing bookings, invitations, advertising, printing, and on-the-day requirements
Ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
Proficient in using MS packages, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Strong organisational skills, reliability, and adherence to ethical standards
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Fluency in written and spoken English, Kiswahili preferred.
Experience

Experience of public sector (Governmental) processes e.g., for invitations to an event, or for requests to high-level officials
Experience of working on donor-funded programmes in multi-national teams
Knowledge

Basic knowledge of the Education Sector in Tanzania
Ability to draft letters in English and Swahili
Ability to draft processes and procedures in English and Swahili

Qualification

Bachelor`s degree in Administration studies, Logistics or related field

Project Description

The UK aid funded Shule Bora programme aims to improve the quality of pre-primary and primary schools in Tanzania. There are four main outcomes: improving learning outcomes for all children, improving transition rates to secondary schools for girls, ensuring children are safe in and around schools, and helping children with disabilities access quality education.

The Programme Will

Work with Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MOEST) and the President’s Office Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG) to test, adapt and implement at scale quality, gender-transformative, disability-inclusive and safe to learn education approaches in 9 regions, generating learning and evidence on how to achieve these outcomes affordably and at scale.
Support GoT with the timely and effective implementation of the PforR mechanism through technical assistance and capacity building, with a strong focus on data verification, financial management and risk management. Support lesson learning processes from PforR so that these can be embedded into government processes and shared with development partners and other key stakeholders. Ensure that lessons and best practice from (1) are used to inform PfR mechanism.
Manage and coordinate programme activities, with a strong focus on (i) ensuring a high quality programme, financial and risk management oversight, (ii) working with an independent Learning and Evidence (L&E) provider on establishing regular, rigorous and community-driven monitoring and evaluation activities, and (iii) developing and implementing a strategy for effective communication of Shule Bora objectives, results, and lessons learned to a range of target audiences.
We Can Offer (subject To Company’s Policy)

Agile and safe working environment
Competitive annual leave and sick leaves
Group incentive scheme
Group term life insurance, Workmen’s compensation and Group medical insurance coverage
Short and Long-term Global employment opportunities
Global collaboration and knowledge sharing
Digital Innovation and Transformation
Job opportunities

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.

Location(s):

03, TZ

Contract Type: Contract

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Various

Discipline: Education

Job Ref: 6729

Recruiter Contact: Suzanne Angus