Vacancy title:
Project Manager

Jobs at:
Anglican Church of Tanzania Diocese of Lake Rukwa-Mpanda

Deadline of this Job:
10 April 2018

Duty Station:
Mpanda Mjini Katavi, Tanzania

JOB DETAILS:
Reports to: Executive Director

Locations: MPANDA MUNICIPAL

Job Objective: To provide overall leadership and management of USAID Kizazi Kipya project implementation at council level and ensure efficient and effective linkages, collaboration and networking with LGA authorities.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide overall technical, operational, and administrative support to project staff and promote an organizational culture where policies and values are observed.
  
• Oversee project budget including tracking spending, disallowed costs, approve travel requests, staff liquidation, reviews and approve all project expenses.
  
• Project Manager is the main point-person with Pact Cluster Office for all Kizazi Kipya project implementation by the CSO.
  
• Project Manager is the project leader who is ultimately responsible and accountable for timely, quality project implementation across all councils where the CSO is implementing.
  
• Work in collaboration with DSWO, DMO, DACC, CHACC at district level and Pact technical coordinators at cluster level to ensure high quality project activities delivery.
  
• Ensure preparation and timely completion and submission both financial and narrative reports (monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annually).
  
• Work with Data and M&E Officers to ensure that appropriate data is obtained to produce high quality timely reports.
  
• In collaboration with organization management, mentor project staff (Case Management officer, Health and HIV Officer, Case Management Coordinator, Education Officer etc.) as appropriate in project management, organizational development and community development issues.
  
• Supports performance of project staffs (Case Management officer, Health and HIV Officer, Case Management Coordinator, Education Officer etc.) by proactively addressing performance issues through regular, constructive and honest feedback, and coaching and identifying necessary staff development needs for direct reports.
  
• Ensure staff are supported to deliver quality results in all project implementation activities.
  
• Provides mentoring and guidance to the team members and models best practices; advises and trains other team members on, organization policies, procedures, tools, and methodologies, as needed.
  
• Represent USAID Kizazi Kipya Project at public events, stakeholders’ meetings and coordinate with other donor funded programs at council level.
  
• Perform other related tasks as needed

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Public Health, or Economic Development, Community Development or equivalent experience. Over 3 years relevant working experience is required.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Public Health, or Economic Development, Community Development or relevant degree.
  
• At least 3 years relevant experience.
  
• Previous experience managing workers.
  
• Experience in at least one of the following technical areas: Economic strengthening, Youth and Adolescent work, Case Management, Bi-Directional Reference, ECD, or Child protection.
  
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
  
• Understanding of OVC issues and child protection.

Job application procedure
If you believe you are the ideal person we are looking for, submit your application letter describing why you are the right candidate for this position and curriculum vitae detailing your experience with three referees to Anglican Church of Tanzania –Diocese of Lake Rukwa, P.O.Box 293, Mpanda.
Or through Email: actdlrukwa@gmail.com

Closing date for applications: 1/4/2018 at 3:00 PM (only shortlisted candidates will be contacted).

Note: The subject of your email should mention the position you are applying for.
Hard copy applications sent by hand will be considered.