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Published: 22 July 2021

THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN TANZANIA-NORTH EASTERN DIOCESE 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill vacant position of Director of Economy, Planning and Development at ELCT -NED head office Lushoto

Job title: Director of Economy, Planning and Development Reporting to Diocesan General Secretary

Nature of Work:

Performs a variety of administrative, technical and professional work in preparation and implementation of economic, planning and development programs, and services within the Diocese.

This is a full time position; a director is responsible for working closely with income generating projects and poverty alleviation programe, in promoting the social and economic development interests within the North Eastern Diocese.

The position will include assistance in the planning and coordination of income generating projects and businesses including programs and donor funded projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Directs economic, Planning and development initiatives to achieve the goals and objectives of the
2. Provides assistance in the development of short and long term economic development plans and polices within the Diocese, as well as the gathering of information and preparation of studies, reports, and recommendations to achieve such
3. Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the economic and business development program, recommend new and existing business development and expansion
4. Provides professional economic development advice, assist in the application and permitting process, and serve as an advocate for economic development in line with the Vision and Mission of North Eastern
5. Promotes and cultivate a habit of business minds among employees in income generating projects and
6. Prepares projects proposals and grant applications, and other necessary documents as may be required by the North Eastern Diocese
7. Formulate and implement marketing and business attraction strategies for the NEDs businesses and
8. Maintains strong working relationships with heads of projects and businesses, general public, clients, and
9. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the General Secretary

Training and Experience Required:

1. Considerable experience at least 5 year in economic, planning and development, including administrative capability
2. Masters holder, preferably with specialization in Economic, Business Administration, Project planning or a related field from a recognized
3. Considerable knowledge of business development, planning, and project 

7. Ability to prepare and analyze reports and data, and have skill in the operation of necessary tools and equipment, i.e. computer, word processing, spreadsheet software, and general office equipment.

Remuneration: Attractive

Contract period: The holder of this position will be offered a contract of three years- renewable

Mode of Application:

Interested candidate should send their applications enclosing photocopies of certificates, curriculum vitae, telephone number and contact addresses of three referees to the address below

General Secretary

Evangelical Lutheran Church - North Eastern Diocese

P.O Box 10 Lushoto-Tanga

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The closing date for receiving application is August 13^th, 2021 at 16.00 hours.