Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
Responsibilities
• Provide technical leadership for all nutrition activities ensuring timely and effective implementation of activities by sub-contractors, project staff and other technical assistance providers.
• Maximize the collaboration and participation of local partners including Tanzania NGOs, government health, agriculture sector staff, and those involved in nutrition programming in Tanzania.
• Support effective implementation across all regions to achieve program deliverables through the effective use of program resources in compliance with USAID regulations and Save the Children policies.
• Represent the project for Save the Children in formal and informal meetings with USAID, the Government of Tanzania, and other donors and partners.
• Facilitate linkages and foster coordination with key stakeholders, including relevant national and regional level government authorities.
• Directly manage project technical advisors and other program staff based in the Dar es Salaam, Tanzania office.
• Ensure strong implementation, financial management, reporting, and compliance to all USAID requirements.
• Track progress of programs against original proposals and with detailed work plans.
• Assist the COP in developing and finalizing all required reporting and play a lead role in managing the development of external communications for the project.
• Ensure appropriate training and capacity building of all programs staff.
• Along with the COP, ensure appropriate organizational structures are in place to ensure the most efficient and effective implementation of program activities.
• Conduct annual performance evaluation of direct reports.
• Contribute to ensuring systems are in place for the most effective program implementation in regards to M&E and financial systems

Requirements
Knowledge and Experience
• Minimum of seven years of professional experience working in Africa or similar contexts on nutrition/health programming.
• Experience in the development and management of health/nutrition programs in developing countries. An understanding of the Tanzania nutrition sector is preferred.
• Solid experience interacting with USG agencies, host country governments and other relevant stakeholders.
• Knowledge of USAID health and/or nutrition projects.
• Demonstrated skills working in partnership with international donors and other agencies.
• Experience in strategic and program planning and a proven ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in a complicated fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are essential.

Desired
• Prior experience as Deputy Chief of Party.
• Familiarity with the political, social, and cultural context as well as prior work experience in Tanzania.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

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