SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Required Skills:

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors degree in Project Management Community Development Business Administration Development Studies Entrepreneurship or a related field At least 2-3 years of relevant experience in project coordination program implementation community engagement or related work is an added advantage Experience working with NGOs innovation hubs entrepreneurship programs MSMEs startups or community development initiatives is an added advantage Strong organizational coordination and administrative skills Good report writing documentation and communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel PowerPoint). Experience with data collection and reporting tools is an added advantage Ability to work independently manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Willingness to travel and participate in field activities where required Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. KEY COMPETENCIES: Project coordination and follow-through Communication and interpersonal skills Stakeholder engagement and relationship management Time management and organization Documentation and reporting Problem-solving and adaptability Teamwork and collaboration Accountability and ownership Professionalism and integrity Attention to detail Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs) Performance for this role shall be assessed based on: Timely completion of assigned project activities Quality and timeliness of reports and documentation Effectiveness of stakeholder and beneficiary coordination Accuracy and completeness of project records Contribution to successful implementation of program activities Responsiveness and follow-up on assigned action points Compliance with organizational and donor requirements Contribution to Monitoring Evaluation & Learning (MEL) processes WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Internal Project Manager Project Team Hub Manager Marketing Team Finance & Administration Team Management Team External Startups and SMEs Community beneficiaries Partners and donors Service providers Ecosystem stakeholders WORK ENVIRONMENT The role involves both office-based and field-based work and may require travel within Mwanza and other project locations. The Project Associate should be comfortable working in dynamic environments with multiple ongoing priorities and tight deadlines.