Vacancy title:
Director to Tanzania-based training centre
Jobs at:
MS ActionAid Denmark (AADK)Deadline of this Job:
13 July 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 29, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Tasks
The new Director must be an experienced change manager and a visionary leader who will be measured on two important parameters: that MS TCDC continues to grow its income and slim expenses to become more financial sustainable and that the new strategy for MS TCDC is implemented. The needed changes must take place without compromising Action Aid values and with respect for the Action Aid Denmark strategy and MS TCDCs identity.
A key expectation is that the Director will ensure continuous development of high-quality learning products and convening programmes, while ensuring financial sustainability through new partnerships and donor compliance. This means that the Director’s main tasks are to:
• Develop MS TCDCs role within climate justice
• Consolidate YouLead financially and programmatically
• Further develop MS TCDCs role for AADK SPA II partner countries
• Develop core and high-quality marketable learning products in line with the new strategy that are financially sustainable, adopting a test and invest approach
• Seek and develop relevant partnerships in Tanzania, in the region and internationally, including solidifying close relationships with the relevant authorities in Tanzania
• Strengthen a result oriented high performing team embracing the feminist leadership and maintaining a conducive organizational culture that embraces diversity
An immediate task is to develop an administrative and financial growth strategy that should involve:
• Increase sales of ‘venue packages’
• Take measures on activities that are not providing a high enough surplus
• Rethink use of physical premises with the view to optimize income
• Attract funding to refurbish and develop the physical premises and green TCDC
• Reduce costs to reduce the ‘fair share’
• Ensure donor compliance and alignment with AADK policies and standards (time registration, procurement, shea etc.) and optimal financial budgeting and reporting practices
The job requires that you have:
• Demonstrated capacity to strategically develop an organisation and at least 10 years experience at senior management level in an international organisation
• Experience with international institutional donors, preferably Danida, including necessary administrative set ups for compliance
• Sound financial understanding and able to pursue business opportunities
• Good analytical skills and persistent character with a strong focus on results
• Understanding of training and capacity building, and youth programming
• Profound experience from African societies: you come from or have lived in Tanzania or another African country and has deep understanding of East African politics, culture as well as a good network
• Academic degree of at least master level in development studies or similar.
• Full proficiency in English, it is an advantage if you understand Swahili
We offer you:
• 3-years appointment with a possibility of extension
• Working full time 40 hours/week with no upper limits including approximately 5-6 weeks of travel/year
• A salary package including a beneficial pension scheme, housing, relocation allowances as well as a full group insurance coverage.
• A family duty station where a spacious house is provided by AADK
• A workplace with a purpose, working for creating political and social change
• A lot of great, fun and dedicated colleagues
• To be considered for this position, it is required that you have or will be able to obtain a business visa followed by a working visa in Tanzania
Tasks
The new Director must be an experienced change manager and a visionary leader who will be measured on two important parameters: that MS TCDC continues to grow its income and slim expenses to become more financial sustainable and that the new strategy for MS TCDC is implemented. The needed changes must take place without compromising Action Aid values and with respect for the Action Aid Denmark strategy and MS TCDCs identity.
A key expectation is that the Director will ensure continuous development of high-quality learning products and convening programmes, while ensuring financial sustainability through new partnerships and donor compliance. This means that the Director’s main tasks are to:
• Develop MS TCDCs role within climate justice
• Consolidate YouLead financially and programmatically
• Further develop MS TCDCs role for AADK SPA II partner countries
• Develop core and high-quality marketable learning products in line with the new strategy that are financially sustainable, adopting a test and invest approach
• Seek and develop relevant partnerships in Tanzania, in the region and internationally, including solidifying close relationships with the relevant authorities in Tanzania
• Strengthen a result oriented high performing team embracing the feminist leadership and maintaining a conducive organizational culture that embraces diversity "> The job requires that you have:
• Demonstrated capacity to strategically develop an organisation and at least 10 years experience at senior management level in an international organisation
• Experience with international institutional donors, preferably Danida, including necessary administrative set ups for compliance
• Sound financial understanding and able to pursue business opportunities
• Good analytical skills and persistent character with a strong focus on results
• Understanding of training and capacity building, and youth programming
• Profound experience from African societies: you come from or have lived in Tanzania or another African country and has deep understanding of East African politics, culture as well as a good network
• Academic degree of at least master level in development studies or similar.
• Full proficiency in English, it is an advantage if you understand Swahili
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 120
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
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