Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 08, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Field Assistant will work under the supervision and guidance of Program Manager – COR Prgramme in Tanzania. The major role of the Field Assistant will be to establish strong coordination and linkages amongst all the major stakeholders in the field / district and at the Regional level to ensure that program activities are implemented successfully. The Field Assistant will be responsible for managing the field-level program implementation and for achievement of the field level outputs.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
• Set up and manage the project office at field level in accordance with the project work plan.
• Coordinate the implementation of project activities at field level as per the project document as well as the annual work plan and budget.
• Maintain close coordination with the Tanga Regional Secretariat and Pangani District Council and local actors in planning, implementation and monitoring of project activities
• Support the production and sharing of project reports to relevant stakeholders through appropriate channels.
• Establish linkages with other initiatives at the field level that the Irish Embassy in Tanzania supports in order to maximize synergies and complementarities.
• Ensure a coordinated and collaborative approach at field-level in implementing project interventions.
• Assist the Program Manager in organizing various workshops, trainings and meetings.
• Update and report to the Program Manager on a regular basis about the progress and constraints and try to resolve implementation problems, if any, in consultation with advice/guidance of the Program Manager.
• Act as a field level representative of the Program Manager and of IUCN during project meetings and external events.
• Supervise the activities of field-based community enterprises including administrative work
• Maintain close coordination/linkages with targeted project stakeholders at Regional and District level as well as development partners, NGOs and private sector, keep them fully appraised of the project activities.
• Prepare annual work plan, quarterly progress report, annual progress report and other plans as required and ensure timely submission to the Program Manager.
• Support the development, coordination and supervision of ocean/ blue venture enterprises to operate as desired.
• Supervise, coach and mentor project beneficiaries (coastal enterprises) to achieve intended results.
• Support data collection and monitoring of project activities at field level.
• Assist the Program Manager on coordination, facilitation and supervision of subcontracts/consultants in the field.
• Represent IUCN at relevant events
• Perform any other duties as may be required

REQUIREMENTS
• Education;
• Bachelor degree in fisheries, aquaculture, environmental sciences, political sciences, business administration, sustainable development or any other discipline that is relevant to nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources;
• Work Experience;
• 3 years of sound working experience in the field of fisheries / aquaculture
• A good understanding of community development and expertise in self-reliant and participatory development process.
• A track record of working with District governments, fisheries groups, women and youth groups
• Able and willing to travel frequently
• Computer literate
• Language Proficiency;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Swahili and English;
• Language Requirements;
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili (both written and verbal).

Core Competencies;
• Transparency: Able to build trust and contribute to informed and responsible decision making by carrying out the work of IUCN in a transparent manner; provides clear guidance to ensure that objectives and desired measurable results are understood by members of the team.
• Inclusiveness: Understands and accepts cultural diversity, and provide a tolerant, positive and supportive working environment that fosters respect for diversity, demonstrates ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
• Professionalism: Promote the organization’s interests, objectives and values in a diligent and professional manner.
• Accountability: Takes responsibility of individual and collective actions, promotes the IUCN One Programme approach.
• Adheres to IUCN ESARO core values of Transparency, Inclusiveness, Professionalism and Accountability
• Excellent report writing skill
• A strong delivery-oriented work ethic with the ability to meet competing demands and challenging timelines;
• Computer literacy in relation to office applications (word processing, spreadsheets, power point) use of internet and online communication tools
• Demonstrates strong leadership and people -management experience including supervision of staff, consultants and coordination of programme/projects teams in an multi-disciplinary environment and effective management of virtual team settings;
• Must be strategic thinker, highly motivated, results driven and able to energize and motivate teams
• Excellent interpersonal skills to support building networks and partnerships;
• Must be a strong team player with proven communication and diplomacy skills and ability to work effectively with multicultural environment displaying sensitivity and respect for diversity
• Committed to continuous learning, proactive and mature attitude towards self-development;
• Willing to travel and work in rural areas frequently within Tanzania

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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