Deadline of this Job: 08 September 2022
The Community Leakage Officer will be responsible for supporting the project to strengthen community facility linkages to Improve client Identification, adherence, and retention in care and ultimately contribute to HIV care and treatment goals. Within the scope of work, a/he will be respongible for technical leadership to Increase number of health facilities with formal systeme for referrale between facility and community services. S/he will alge with National AIDS Control Programme (NACP), community-based HIV IPs, and local government authorities to develop a comprehensive training plan for low volume CSSC network of HFa to perform comprehensive TB/HIV Dervicea. S/he will foster relationships with community based organizations and aupport development of work plans that will aupport the FBO platforme, health facility community systems atrengthening program.Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop capacity building standards and approaches to be used for strengthening the community component in collaboration with the project's technical team.
• Coordinate and utilize CSSC networks of health facilities and community-based platforms to improve comprehensive community-based HIV and TB services
• Establish referral and tracking systems between the health facilities and the community by linking treatment sites to existing NGOs and CBOS that provide services to PLHIV
• Support the M&E team to develop/utilize systems to track health facility performance (especially on specific key site Indicators e.g, lost to follow up paediatric kdentification, etc.)
• Coordinate the Identification and documentation of case studies, best practices, and lessons learned arising from different Interventions and share with M&E department.
• Pilot, document, and scale up feasible models for delivering ART care through community structure
• Improve linkages of PLHIV to community organizations for comprehensive care, including CBOs building socio-economic capacity of vulnerable households
• Roll out Implementation of health and social policies at facility and community levels, including those that reduce barriers of care for key populations
• Expand task shifting opportunities using human resources for health strategies Commission research and market
• surveys In the field of Health service delivery to ensure that Health facilities Implements Innovative solutions and approaches that will improve operational effectiveness and efficiency.
Qualification
• Degree in Social Sciences or Nursing, postgraduate training In Community Development work Master In Public Health le an added advantage
• Experience and skill
• At least 3 yean Eperience working with HIV/AIDS programe (ART, HBC, OVC) or community based projects
• In depth understanding of HIV-related policy, program, and watema issuea in the Tanzanian context Experience working with USG-funded health and/or other development programa
• Demonstrated management skills, with previous supervisory experience required
• Experience with various capacity building approaches, including mentorship
• Fluent in both written and spoken Kiswahili as well as proficiency in English
• Computer Iharata (particularly In excel, MS Word and email)
Deadline of this Job: 04 September 2022
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
• Conduct direct supervision of all health interventions at the community level
• Supervise HIT on a daily basis
• Build the capacity of HIT to allow them to improve their working knowledge
• Collect data and prepare reports regarding the activities done by HIT in the community
• Prepare work plan for HIT and closely monitor their activities on daily basis
• Advise the management on best way possible to improve community health intervention
Qualifications, Experience & Skills required:
• Degree in Sociology, Social Work or related field.
• Have experience of working within a refugee community
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
• Conduct direct supervision of all health interventions at the community level
• Supervise HIT on a daily basis
• Build the capacity of HIT to allow them to improve their working knowledge
• Collect data and prepare reports regarding the activities done by HIT in the community
• Prepare work plan for HIT and closely monitor their activities on daily basis
• Advise the management on best way possible to improve community health intervention
Qualifications, Experience & Skills required:
• Degree in Sociology, Social Work or related field.
• Have experience of working within a refugee community
Deadline of this Job: 05 September 2022
JOB SUMMARY
Project Manager – Increase access to educational, life skills and entrepreneurial skills component for USAID/Tanzania Youth Empowerment and Skills Program. The project Manager will lead the objective one and bring deep technical knowledge of the component of youth needs and aspirations, currently available services, key barriers and opportunities from different sectors and will serve as key role in activity design, work planning, monitoring and adaptive management.
The Project Manager will report to the Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP) for Programs. It is a fulltime position and will be based in Dar es Salaam with frequent travels.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Vast experience on working through and building on existing structures to increase the availability, access and quality of accelerated education including remedial skills, technical and vocational education training (TVET), life and leadership skills, mentorship and financial inclusion.
• Contribute component one-focused technical input into the project’s overall technical approach, drafting annual work plans, providing written reports, and implementing an integrated set of activities to achieve project goals in a way that will expand economic opportunities or provide targeted services to the benefit of youth.
• Experience on doing the mappings and leading the assessments/researches such as value chains analysis, labor market assessments, market scanning etc.
• Ensure improved opportunities for youth to learn life skills, literacy and numeracy and pursue pathways to formal education
• Ensure activities and results are implemented in a timely manner within budget.
• Ensure increased entrepreneurship and employment opportunities as well as financial inclusion for youth
• Understanding of the positive youth development (PYD) approach is key
• Contribute to the project’s quarterly and annual reports by highlighting successes, challenges, lessons learned and opportunities in youth programming within the component.
• Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree from a recognized university in youth development studies, economics, agriculture, rural development or similar social sciences field. Or Bachelor degree with 9 years professional experience in lieu of advanced degree.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
• At least 7 years of professional experience in managing and mainstreaming the engagement of youth with the private sector and the Government to increase the availability, access and quality of accelerated education including remedial skills, technical and vocational educational education training (TVET), life and leadership skills, mentorship and financial inclusion.
• Experience identifying and addressing opportunities and barriers related to expanding skills, incomes or economic opportunities for youth, and other marginalized populations
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the Tanzanian country context strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel within the regions or country as needed.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Demonstrated understanding and application of USAID or other international standard policy.
Proven ability to forge strong professional relationships and facilitate coordination with donors, implementing partners, local government and communities in public and private sector.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills, including native Kiswahili and strong English language skills.
Fluency in English and Kiswahili in oral and written communication.
Ability to work with others and collaborate as part of a team member.
Willing to travel extensively to zone of influence regions as required.
JOB SUMMARY
Project Manager – Increase access to educational, life skills and entrepreneurial skills component for USAID/Tanzania Youth Empowerment and Skills Program. The project Manager will lead the objective one and bring deep technical knowledge of the component of youth needs and aspirations, currently available services, key barriers and opportunities from different sectors and will serve as key role in activity design, work planning, monitoring and adaptive management.
The Project Manager will report to the Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP) for Programs. It is a fulltime position and will be based in Dar es Salaam with frequent travels.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Vast experience on working through and building on existing structures to increase the availability, access and quality of accelerated education including remedial skills, technical and vocational education training (TVET), life and leadership skills, mentorship and financial inclusion.
• Contribute component one-focused technical input into the project’s overall technical approach, drafting annual work plans, providing written reports, and implementing an integrated set of activities to achieve project goals in a way that will expand economic opportunities or provide targeted services to the benefit of youth.
• Experience on doing the mappings and leading the assessments/researches such as value chains analysis, labor market assessments, market scanning etc.
• Ensure improved opportunities for youth to learn life skills, literacy and numeracy and pursue pathways to formal education
• Ensure activities and results are implemented in a timely manner within budget.
• Ensure increased entrepreneurship and employment opportunities as well as financial inclusion for youth
• Understanding of the positive youth development (PYD) approach is key
• Contribute to the project’s quarterly and annual reports by highlighting successes, challenges, lessons learned and opportunities in youth programming within the component.
• Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree from a recognized university in youth development studies, economics, agriculture, rural development or similar social sciences field. Or Bachelor degree with 9 years professional experience in lieu of advanced degree.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
• At least 7 years of professional experience in managing and mainstreaming the engagement of youth with the private sector and the Government to increase the availability, access and quality of accelerated education including remedial skills, technical and vocational educational education training (TVET), life and leadership skills, mentorship and financial inclusion.
• Experience identifying and addressing opportunities and barriers related to expanding skills, incomes or economic opportunities for youth, and other marginalized populations
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the Tanzanian country context strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel within the regions or country as needed.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Demonstrated understanding and application of USAID or other international standard policy.
Proven ability to forge strong professional relationships and facilitate coordination with donors, implementing partners, local government and communities in public and private sector.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills, including native Kiswahili and strong English language skills.
Fluency in English and Kiswahili in oral and written communication.
Ability to work with others and collaborate as part of a team member.
Willing to travel extensively to zone of influence regions as required.
Deadline of this Job: 05 September 2022
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead the development and implementation of the project’s evidence-based gender equality and social inclusion analysis and accompanying strategy and action plan
• Contribute GESI-focused technical input into the project’s overall technical approach, drafting annual work plans, providing written reports, and implementing an integrated set of activities to achieve project goals in a way that will expand economic opportunities or provide targeted services to the benefit of youth.
• Coordinate with the project team to tailor project activities to enhance the engagement and benefit of women and youth population.
• Collaborate with the project’s M&E staff to propose indicators and participate in the collection and analysis of data for monitoring, reporting and learning purposes ensuring the project takes a transformative, integrated approach to GESI.
• Ensure activities and results are implemented in a timely manner within budget.
• Design training materials, and train project staff, partners and stakeholders on GESI, and promote the importance of GESI activities and considerations across project delivery.
• Closely collaborate with local organizations serving and/or led by women, youth and other marginalized populations
• Empower women and youth to establish and maintain strong working relationships with local youth-led organizations, local civil society organizations, private sector companies, and other value chain stakeholders.
• Empower women and youth and their communities to acquire the knowledge, skills, and resources to advocate for youth-friendly practices within the horticulture sector.
• Contribute to the project’s quarterly and annual reports by highlighting successes, challenges, lessons learned and opportunities in youth programming within the project.
• Promote Gender Equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Perform Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
• Advanced degree from a recognized university in gender or youth development studies, economics, agriculture, rural development or similar social sciences field.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
• At least 7 years of professional experience in mainstreaming the engagement of marginalized groups, such as women, youth in project, preferably within the market systems and agriculture sector.
• Previous working experience in identifying and addressing opportunities and barriers related to expanding skills, incomes or economic opportunities for women, youth, and other marginalized populations
• Experience conducting and writing gender and inclusion analyses and developing relevant strategies
• Experienced trainer, including training-of-trainers for local organizations and staff.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the Tanzanian country context strongly preferred.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
• Demonstrated understanding and application of USAID or other international standard gender policy and frameworks required.
• Proven ability to forge strong professional relationships and facilitate coordination with donors, implementing partners, local government and communities in public and private sector.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, including native Kiswahili and strong English language skills.
• Ability to organize and conduct training in relevant disciplines.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
• Willing to travel extensively to zone of influence regions as required.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead the development and implementation of the project’s evidence-based gender equality and social inclusion analysis and accompanying strategy and action plan
• Contribute GESI-focused technical input into the project’s overall technical approach, drafting annual work plans, providing written reports, and implementing an integrated set of activities to achieve project goals in a way that will expand economic opportunities or provide targeted services to the benefit of youth.
• Coordinate with the project team to tailor project activities to enhance the engagement and benefit of women and youth population.
• Collaborate with the project’s M&E staff to propose indicators and participate in the collection and analysis of data for monitoring, reporting and learning purposes ensuring the project takes a transformative, integrated approach to GESI.
• Ensure activities and results are implemented in a timely manner within budget.
• Design training materials, and train project staff, partners and stakeholders on GESI, and promote the importance of GESI activities and considerations across project delivery.
• Closely collaborate with local organizations serving and/or led by women, youth and other marginalized populations
• Empower women and youth to establish and maintain strong working relationships with local youth-led organizations, local civil society organizations, private sector companies, and other value chain stakeholders.
• Empower women and youth and their communities to acquire the knowledge, skills, and resources to advocate for youth-friendly practices within the horticulture sector.
• Contribute to the project’s quarterly and annual reports by highlighting successes, challenges, lessons learned and opportunities in youth programming within the project.
• Promote Gender Equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Perform Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
• Advanced degree from a recognized university in gender or youth development studies, economics, agriculture, rural development or similar social sciences field.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
• At least 7 years of professional experience in mainstreaming the engagement of marginalized groups, such as women, youth in project, preferably within the market systems and agriculture sector.
• Previous working experience in identifying and addressing opportunities and barriers related to expanding skills, incomes or economic opportunities for women, youth, and other marginalized populations
• Experience conducting and writing gender and inclusion analyses and developing relevant strategies
• Experienced trainer, including training-of-trainers for local organizations and staff.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the Tanzanian country context strongly preferred.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
• Demonstrated understanding and application of USAID or other international standard gender policy and frameworks required.
• Proven ability to forge strong professional relationships and facilitate coordination with donors, implementing partners, local government and communities in public and private sector.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, including native Kiswahili and strong English language skills.
• Ability to organize and conduct training in relevant disciplines.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
• Willing to travel extensively to zone of influence regions as required.
Deadline of this Job: 05 September 2022
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead on the delivery of the project implementation phase and provide technical inputs in close collaboration with other team members
• Participate in mainstreaming gender in activities to ensure women among the target beneficiaries of the project
• Networking, Learning, Representation, Strengthening and maintaining relations with relevant government line ministries (LGA and MoA) and private sector/research institutions to coordinate the adoption of new products and/or approaches in agriculture development and marketing
• Design a strategy to strengthen linkages with any other NGO’s, private sector and service providers or government agencies in supporting and addressing various farmer’s needs
• Develop project work plans and ensure timely implementation of the project activities in line with work plans and activity schedules
• Provide technical assistance for the design of the project’s monitoring and evaluation strategy.
• Organize and assist with management of project budgets.
• Supporting and contribute to the project’s quarterly and annual reports by highlighting successes, challenges, lessons learned and opportunities in the agricultural programming within the component.
• Staff and Performance Management by supervising and support staff, ensuring activities are on track
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s degree in agricultural economics, agribusiness management or Agronomy,
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
• At least 7 years’ experience in agro-business development and management of agriculture focused projects.
• Demonstrated capacity to work with private sector players (financial institutions, buyers, traders, transporters, input suppliers, processors in agriculture value chain)
• Experience with FFBS Approach; practices, principles and operations associated with modern production agriculture.
• Knowledge of agronomic principles and practices, including crops, soils and nutrients.
• Proven experience delivering agriculture focussed project to improve livelihood and reduce poverty of smallholder farmers in Tanzania
• Knowledge of the agriculture sector in Tanzania and its regulation and stakeholders
• Experience with programming that integrates gender equality and women’s Empowerment
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
• Management skills and commercial acumen
• Demonstrated understanding and application of international standard policy.
• Proven ability to forge strong professional relationships and facilitate coordination with donors, implementing partners, local government and communities in public and private sector.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, including native Kiswahili and strong English language skills.
• Excellent planning and time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work calmly under pressure to deliver and work with others and collaborate as part of a team member.
• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy in working with numbers Strong analytical ability, able to evaluate and to appraise critically quantitative and qualitative information.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the Tanzanian country context strongly preferred.
• Willing to travel regularly within remote rural areas in Iringa district as required.
Overview:
Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more just, prosperous and equitable global community. We work with government, non-government, private sector, and community stakeholders to promote transparency, foster accountability, and access the channels they need to make their voices heard, promote change, and realize their full potential.
Global Communities is seeking Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director for the anticipated USAID Tanzania Regional Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Activity. This five-year $35-40M million program will strengthen the health and food market systems that promote adoption of optimal nutrition-related behaviors across a range of stakeholders in targeted regions in Tanzania. This purpose will be achieved by a) increasing the coverage of quality nutrition services at health facilities and community; b) improving consumption of safe, nutritious foods; and c) increasing capacity of councils to utilize data, plan, budget, and deliver quality nutrition services.
The MEL Director will lead the design and oversight of the project MEL activities are integrated throughout the project. We are looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to help us build the world we envision: one of expanded opportunity, where crises give way to resilience and all people thrive.
Responsibilities
• Develop the project’s MEL plan, developing systems, strategies, and tools for the timely collection, management, analysis, and reporting of valid and reliable data that meet donor reporting requirements and project needs.
• Contribute to project deliverables, including annual workplans, and quarterly and annual reporting, undertake periodic reviews of program and/or country M&E systems and lead design of M&E system strengthening actions and oversee the dissemination of information on approaches, lessons learned, etc.
• Design and lead the regular review and updating of the CLA Framework and Plan for the project, in close collaboration with the COP, Technical Leads, partners, and government counterparts.
• Design, roll-out and continually improve CLA-related processes and tools to support effective project implementation and collaboration, learning and adaptation in relation to the program. This includes strengthening CLA within local government systems and building capacity of government, partners, and other stakeholders in institutionalizing CLA processes for strengthening nutrition services and outcomes.
• Work closely with project leadership to integrate CLA activities into the project workplan, M&E system, and into job descriptions and individual performance goals.
• Creates and disseminates evidence-based learning products
• Guide and facilitate collaboration with/across key stakeholders to regularly identify and capture lessons learned from program activities. Facilitate the documentation and dissemination of learning through various platforms.
• Responsible for effective written reports and oral presentations on the program.
• Represent Global Communities and overall program interests as necessary and appropriate.
• Build and maintain strong working relations with key internal and external stakeholders, beneficiaries, prime and subcontractors, suppliers, and partners.
• Provide effective and timely responses to inquiries and concerns.
Qualifications
• Master's degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline (statistics, research methods, international development, public health, nutrition, life sciences, or related field) with a minimum of 8 years of experience in Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation and/or Collaboration, Learning and Adpation; or,
• Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to international development, public health, nutrition, life sciences, or related field with a minimum of 10 years of experience in Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation and/or Collaboration, Learning, Adaptation.
• Two to three (2-3) years of MEL or CLA experience supporting a multisectoral project addressing nutrition, health systems, food systems (agriculture or markets), or governance.
• Experience in Africa, with preference for recent work in Tanzania.
• Proven experience in a MEL or CLA leadership position in similarly sized, international donor-supported programs. International NGO or for-profit contractor experience is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge/experience with USAID contract rules and regulations strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate multisectoral technical information clearly and effectively and adjust indicator selection and targets as part of adaptive programming.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with host country government personnel, stakeholders, NGO partners, and international donor agencies.
• Management/supervisory experience is required.
• Proven ability to communicate a common vision among diverse partners and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams is desired.
• Evidence of effective communication skills, both oral and written, to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the agreement is desired.
• Languages: Full Professional Proficiency in spoken and written English and Swahili. Must be able to use both languages fluently and accurately and be able to read all styles and forms on all levels pertinent to professional needs.
• A passion for the mission and values of Global Communities.
Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more just, prosperous and equitable global community. We work with government, non-government, private sector, and community stakeholders to promote transparency, foster accountability, and access the channels they need to make their voices heard, promote change202, and realize their full potential.
Global Communities is seeking an experienced Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the anticipated USAID Tanzania Regional Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Activity. This five-year $35-40M million program will strengthen the health and food market systems that promote adoption of optimal nutrition-related behaviors across a range of stakeholders in targeted regions in Tanzania. This purpose will be achieved by a) increasing the coverage of quality nutrition services at health facilities and community; b) improving consumption of safe, nutritious foods; and c) increasing capacity of councils to utilize data, plan, budget, and deliver quality nutrition services.
Under the direction of the Chief of Party, the DCOP will provide management and strong technical oversight of the project. We are looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to help us build the world we envision: one of expanded opportunity, where crises give way to resilience and all people thrive.
Responsibilities
The Deputy Chief of Party will be responsible for technical leadership of the multisectoral nutrition program and for managing a team of senior staff and sub-partners and ensuring quality, timeliness, and efficiency of all products and activities generated under the project. The DCOP will ensure that the project’s implementation and technical assistance are aligned with its approved workplan and budget and meets quality standards, targets, and needs of government officials, local partners, and civil society stakeholders.
Technical Leadership:
• Develop, adapt, oversee implementation of multisectoral nutrition strategies to be in line with USAID and Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture, and PO-RALG guidelines.
• Provide or facilitate high quality mentorship/coaching and capacity-building to project technical leads across disciplines of nutrition, health systems strengthening, agriculture/markets, governance, and private sector engagement.
• Ensure technical quality of the program across sectors; provide the technical team with adequate and up-to-date technical guidelines, standard operating procedures, quality standards, evidence-based models, and other technical tools.
• Use principles of adaptive management and data-driven continuous improvement processes and develop appropriate responses to solve challenges under tight deadlines while ensuring operational integrity and project impact.
• Ensure that project technical strategies are documented, systematized, and disseminated to key partners.
• In collaboration with the project’s MEL Advisor, help establish a monitoring system (e.g., indicators and data collection methodologies) to track quality and reach of program activities; ensure that lessons learned from project implementation inform field discourse and programmatic decisions at all levels and participate in the development and implementation of a learning agenda and research agenda for the project.
• Support the development and implementation of a plan to actively assess and improve relevant staff technical knowledge and skills.
• Develop and facilitate supportive partnerships with government and non-government stakeholders in the program areas and ensure fluid communication and close working relationships with partner organizations.
• Oversee staff and partners’ planning, execution and documentation of project activities, ensuring timely and high-quality achievement of targets and deliverables.
• Conduct regular site visits to observe project progress, supervise data quality assessments and obtain feedback from participants and stakeholders.
• Hold routine project review sessions with staff and partners to assess and improve project performance against workplan and targets.
• Document best practices and prepare communications for different audiences, including the general public, the Tanzanian government, donors and national/international conferences.
Operational Management:
• Serve as the key point of contact for assigned financial, administrative and human resource matters at program level, ensuring optimal communication and coordination with the Chief of Party.
• Assume the position of Chief of Party role when the COP is not available.
• Prepare, manage and monitor budgets and other program resources.
• Support the production and submission of timely, high-quality activity reports, financial reports, and oral presentations to USAID and other relevant parties, effectively and accurately communicating project progress, achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and utilization of funds
Qualifications
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a discipline related to international development, public administration, international development, public health, nutrition, life sciences, or related field with a minimum of 8 years of experience managing multi-sectoral projects with increasing responsibilities and duties in a field related to nutrition; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to international development, public administration, international development, public health, nutrition, life sciences, or related field with a minimum of 10 years of experience managing multi-sectoral projects with increasing responsibilities and duties in a field related to nutrition.
• At least seven years of progressively increasing technical leadership/management responsibility, including experience with direct supervision of professional staff, preferably with a program of an equivalent size and scope.
• Graduate degree in a related field of study (e.g., public health, medicine, nutrition).
• Experience in Africa required, with preference for recent work in Tanzania
• USAID experience required, and contract management experience desired;
• Experience providing technical leadership and/or management support to large multisectoral nutrition programs strongly preferred.
• Experience in using performance data for ongoing quality improvement and adaptive management; experience with USAID’s CLA Framework preferred.
• Strong management, leadership, and governance skills within public sector, civil society organizations, NGOs, or multi-sector bodies to achieve sustainable outcomes, especially in developing countries.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with government officials, civil society organizations, private sector actors, implementing partners, international donors, and other stakeholders.
• Proven ability to communicate a common vision among diverse partners and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams is required.
• Fluency (verbal and written) in English required, Swahili preferred.
Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more just, prosperous and equitable global community. We work with government, non-government, private sector, and community stakeholders to promote transparency, foster accountability, and access the channels they need to make their voices heard, promote change, and realize their full potential.
Global Communities is seeking an experienced Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated USAID will strengthen the health and food market systems that promote adoption of optimal nutrition-related behaviors across a range of stakeholders in targeted regions in Tanzania. This purpose will be achieved by a) increasing the coverage of quality nutrition services at health facilities and community; b) improving consumption of safe, nutritious foods; and c) increasing capacity of councils to utilize data, plan, budget, and deliver quality nutrition services.
The COP will lead and oversee the overall implementation of the program, including the strategic vision, technical strategy, financial and operational leadership, and human resources. We are looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to help us build the world we envision: one of expanded opportunity, where crises give way to resilience and all people thrive.
Responsibilities
The COP is responsible for overseeing the strategic vision, technical quality and direction, partner relations and commitments, and timely achievement of all project deliverables. The COP provides an integrated vision for the program and will manage a team of senior staff to ensure the quality, timeliness, and efficiency of all products and activities generated under the project. S/he will utilize the principles of adaptive management to maximize impact and facilitate innovation. Finally, the COP will be responsible for communications with USAID, for publicly representing the project, and for liaising with government and other institutions/stakeholders on project activities.
Specific responsibilities include the following:
• With adaptivity and agility, provide an integrated vision and handle overall management of the program across sectors, including program leadership, staff and partner oversight, monitoring and evaluation, and program implementation.
• Provide strategic leadership through vision, continuous improvement of quality, innovation and establishing a results-driven-management system.
• Mentor senior technical staff to develop and implement standard operating guidelines, quality assurance and control systems, milestones, successful startup, and efficient technical service delivery mechanisms.
• Oversee partners’ and sub-grantees’ performance by establishing accountability mechanisms in program, finance, commodity, and data quality management.
• Develop systems to identify operational risks and their management and to reduce risks in project implementation.
• Establish a culture of learning and evidence-based decision-making through systematic inquiry, analysis, and data-driven quality improvement / adaptation.
• Work closely with MEL Director to integrate Collaboration, Learning, and Adaptation approaches and activities into the project workplan, project management system, partnerships, and into job descriptions and individual performance goals.
• Design and/or facilitate effective mechanisms for learning including joint program reviews, after-action reviews, pause-and-reflect sessions, documentation and dissemination, knowledge exchange, mentorship, and accompaniment to facilitate knowledge uptake and applied learning
• Assure good financial management of the project (e.g., budget execution, program-finance linkages, monitoring and reporting processes and procurement systems) and adhere to GC and USAID financial policies and procedures.
• Oversee total compliance to GC and USG regulations in all aspects of program implementation.
• Acts as primary point of contact with USAID, government counterparts, and other critical in-country stakeholders; build and maintain strong working relations with key internal and external stakeholders, beneficiaries, prime and subcontractors, suppliers, and partners. Provide effective and timely responses to inquiries and concerns.
• Lead regular work plan, budget, and implementation reviews to facilitate the cost-effective and timely achievement of contract deliverables.
• Oversee the production and submission of timely, high-quality activity reports, financial reports, and oral presentations to USAID and other relevant parties, effectively and accurately communicating project progress, achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and utilization of funds.
• Lead in managing human resources through recruitment, mentoring, setting performance objectives, rewarding, and training project team members.
• Lead efforts to collaborate and coordinate with other Tanzania projects across relevant sectors, other donor, and non-governmental organization (NGO)-sponsored activities; foster good working relationships with other agencies working on similar or complementary projects, maximizing visibility and learning.
Qualifications
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a discipline related to international development, public administration, public health, nutrition, life sciences, or related field with a minimum of 10 years of experience managing multi-sectoral projects with increasing responsibilities and duties in a field related to nutrition; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to international development, public administration, public health, nutrition, life sciences, or related field with a minimum of 12 years of experience managing multi-sectoral projects with increasing responsibilities and duties in a field related to nutrition.
• Ten years professional experience, with progressively increasing responsibilities and duties in fields related to the successful implementation of multi-sectoral nutrition projects (e.g., health systems strengthening, primary health care, nutrition, food systems, local governance, and capacity building, Collaboration, Learning and Adaptation (CLA), and/or social and behavior change) is required
• At least five (5) years of experience as Chief of Party, senior management position, or equivalent, leading implementation of large multisectoral international donor programs particularly related to nutrition or health systems.
• Graduate degree in a related field of study (e.g., public health, medicine, nutrition) is required.
• Experience in Africa required, with preference for recent work in Tanzania.
• Experience with organizational capacity development and strengthening systems.
• USAID contract management experience required.
• International NGO or for-profit contractor experience required.
• Strong management, leadership, and governance skills within public sector, civil society organizations, NGOs, or multi-sector bodies to achieve sustainable outcomes, especially in developing countries.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with government officials, civil society organizations, private sector actors, implementing partners, international donors, and other stakeholders;
• Strong commitment to and proven track record of using evidence and performance data to improve quality and impact of programs
• Proven ability to communicate a common vision among diverse partners and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams is required.
• Fluency (verbal and written) in English required, Swahili preferred.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead on the delivery of the project implementation phase and provide technical inputs in close collaboration with other team members
• Participate in mainstreaming gender in activities to ensure women among the target beneficiaries of the project
• Networking, Learning, Representation, Strengthening and maintaining relations with relevant government line ministries (LGA and MoA) and private sector/research institutions to coordinate the adoption of new products and/or approaches in agriculture development and marketing
• Design a strategy to strengthen linkages with any other NGO’s, private sector and service providers or government agencies in supporting and addressing various farmer’s needs
• Develop project work plans and ensure timely implementation of the project activities in line with work plans and activity schedules
• Provide technical assistance for the design of the project’s monitoring and evaluation strategy.
• Organize and assist with management of project budgets.
• Supporting and contribute to the project’s quarterly and annual reports by highlighting successes, challenges, lessons learned and opportunities in the agricultural programming within the component.
• Staff and Performance Management by supervising and support staff, ensuring activities are on track
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s degree in agricultural economics, agribusiness management or Agronomy,
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
• At least 7 years’ experience in agro-business development and management of agriculture focused projects.
• Demonstrated capacity to work with private sector players (financial institutions, buyers, traders, transporters, input suppliers, processors in agriculture value chain)
• Experience with FFBS Approach; practices, principles and operations associated with modern production agriculture.
• Knowledge of agronomic principles and practices, including crops, soils and nutrients.
• Proven experience delivering agriculture focussed project to improve livelihood and reduce poverty of smallholder farmers in Tanzania
• Knowledge of the agriculture sector in Tanzania and its regulation and stakeholders
• Experience with programming that integrates gender equality and women’s Empowerment
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
• Management skills and commercial acumen
• Demonstrated understanding and application of international standard policy.
• Proven ability to forge strong professional relationships and facilitate coordination with donors, implementing partners, local government and communities in public and private sector.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, including native Kiswahili and strong English language skills.
• Excellent planning and time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work calmly under pressure to deliver and work with others and collaborate as part of a team member.
• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy in working with numbers Strong analytical ability, able to evaluate and to appraise critically quantitative and qualitative information.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the Tanzanian country context strongly preferred.
• Willing to travel regularly within remote rural areas in Iringa district as required.
Project Coordinator – Agronomy job at CARE
Deadline of this Job: 05 September 2022
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Facilitate and provide guidance to VSLAs and producer groups to advance collective investment ideas into actual market-driven investments around viable agriculture technology, infrastructure, inputs, and working capital
• Developing better planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques, improving crop yield, and solving problems for clients.
• Build and strengthen technical capacities of VSLAs and producer groups for developing alternative agriculture business development options including technology, infrastructure and input capital to be earmarked for collective investments
• Researching and promoting agricultural strategies to counter the effects of changes in soil, climate, weather, and pest damage.
• Generating reports and presenting findings to management, farmers, or other interested parties.
• Conducting training on products and techniques through educational presentations.
• Developing planting schedules, budgets, and timelines for farming activities.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in agronomy, agriculture or a related field.
• Further education and experience may be preferred.
• Additional certifications as added advantage.
• Valid class D driving license.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
• At least 4 years of strong experience on agriculture market systems development for growth using Making Markets work for the poor (M4P) approach
• 4 years’ experience in strategic engagement with private sector partners including input dealers, financial institutions, processors and off-taker
• Knowledge of agri-food chain processes
• Ability to drive a motorcycle in rural areas
COMPETENCIES
• Ability to work outside, stand, walk, kneel, and stoop for extended periods.
• Exceptional active listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent planning and time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong research, decision making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Awareness of industry trends, technology, and developments.
Presentation skills
• Organization and planning capabilities
• Knowledge of legislation applicable to the agricultural technology sector
• Proficiency with computers, especially with hands on usage of Microsoft Office suite and ability to prepare report
About the Assignment
INRM anticipates a need for a short-term technical consultancy in the fall of 2022 that will focus on integrating gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) considerations into USAID programming focused on marine conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable fisheries management. The assignment will be based remotely, with anticipated short-term travel to Tanzania.
To facilitate our ability to rapidly staff this consultancy, INRM seeks CVs from interested, qualified consultants.
Requirements:
• Master’s degree in international development, social sciences, environmental sciences, or related field;
• 10 years of experience working at the intersection of GESI and one or more of the following areas: conservation, climate change, natural resource management;
• Familiarity with value chain and market systems development approaches;
• Experience working with donors and development stakeholders in East and Southern Africa;
• Experience with USAID program cycle, and familiarity with ADS 205; and
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, fluency in English.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Facilitate and provide guidance to VSLAs and producer groups to advance collective investment ideas into actual market-driven investments around viable agriculture technology, infrastructure, inputs, and working capital
• Developing better planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques, improving crop yield, and solving problems for clients.
• Build and strengthen technical capacities of VSLAs and producer groups for developing alternative agriculture business development options including technology, infrastructure and input capital to be earmarked for collective investments
• Researching and promoting agricultural strategies to counter the effects of changes in soil, climate, weather, and pest damage.
• Generating reports and presenting findings to management, farmers, or other interested parties.
• Conducting training on products and techniques through educational presentations.
• Developing planting schedules, budgets, and timelines for farming activities.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in agronomy, agriculture or a related field.
• Further education and experience may be preferred.
• Additional certifications as added advantage.
• Valid class D driving license.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
• At least 4 years of strong experience on agriculture market systems development for growth using Making Markets work for the poor (M4P) approach
• 4 years’ experience in strategic engagement with private sector partners including input dealers, financial institutions, processors and off-taker
• Knowledge of agri-food chain processes
• Ability to drive a motorcycle in rural areas
COMPETENCIES
• Ability to work outside, stand, walk, kneel, and stoop for extended periods.
• Exceptional active listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent planning and time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong research, decision making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Awareness of industry trends, technology, and developments.
Presentation skills
• Organization and planning capabilities
• Knowledge of legislation applicable to the agricultural technology sector
• Proficiency with computers, especially with hands on usage of Microsoft Office suite and ability to prepare report
Deadline of this Job: 15 September 2022
INRM anticipates a need for a short-term technical consultancy in the fall of 2022 that will focus on integrating gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) considerations into USAID programming focused on marine conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable fisheries management. The assignment will be based remotely, with anticipated short-term travel to Tanzania.
To facilitate our ability to rapidly staff this consultancy, INRM seeks CVs from interested, qualified consultants.
Requirements:
• Master’s degree in international development, social sciences, environmental sciences, or related field;
• 10 years of experience working at the intersection of GESI and one or more of the following areas: conservation, climate change, natural resource management;
• Familiarity with value chain and market systems development approaches;
• Experience working with donors and development stakeholders in East and Southern Africa;
• Experience with USAID program cycle, and familiarity with ADS 205; and
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, fluency in English.
Deadline of this Job: 16 September 2022
Please Note: This position is contingent upon award and USAID approval with an anticipated start date of early or mid-2023.Overview:
Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more just, prosperous and equitable global community. We work with government, non-government, private sector, and community stakeholders to promote transparency, foster accountability, and access the channels they need to make their voices heard, promote change, and realize their full potential.
Global Communities is seeking Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director for the anticipated USAID Tanzania Regional Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Activity. This five-year $35-40M million program will strengthen the health and food market systems that promote adoption of optimal nutrition-related behaviors across a range of stakeholders in targeted regions in Tanzania. This purpose will be achieved by a) increasing the coverage of quality nutrition services at health facilities and community; b) improving consumption of safe, nutritious foods; and c) increasing capacity of councils to utilize data, plan, budget, and deliver quality nutrition services.
The MEL Director will lead the design and oversight of the project MEL activities are integrated throughout the project. We are looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to help us build the world we envision: one of expanded opportunity, where crises give way to resilience and all people thrive.
Responsibilities
• Develop the project’s MEL plan, developing systems, strategies, and tools for the timely collection, management, analysis, and reporting of valid and reliable data that meet donor reporting requirements and project needs.
• Contribute to project deliverables, including annual workplans, and quarterly and annual reporting, undertake periodic reviews of program and/or country M&E systems and lead design of M&E system strengthening actions and oversee the dissemination of information on approaches, lessons learned, etc.
• Design and lead the regular review and updating of the CLA Framework and Plan for the project, in close collaboration with the COP, Technical Leads, partners, and government counterparts.
• Design, roll-out and continually improve CLA-related processes and tools to support effective project implementation and collaboration, learning and adaptation in relation to the program. This includes strengthening CLA within local government systems and building capacity of government, partners, and other stakeholders in institutionalizing CLA processes for strengthening nutrition services and outcomes.
• Work closely with project leadership to integrate CLA activities into the project workplan, M&E system, and into job descriptions and individual performance goals.
• Creates and disseminates evidence-based learning products
• Guide and facilitate collaboration with/across key stakeholders to regularly identify and capture lessons learned from program activities. Facilitate the documentation and dissemination of learning through various platforms.
• Responsible for effective written reports and oral presentations on the program.
• Represent Global Communities and overall program interests as necessary and appropriate.
• Build and maintain strong working relations with key internal and external stakeholders, beneficiaries, prime and subcontractors, suppliers, and partners.
• Provide effective and timely responses to inquiries and concerns.
Qualifications
• Master's degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline (statistics, research methods, international development, public health, nutrition, life sciences, or related field) with a minimum of 8 years of experience in Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation and/or Collaboration, Learning and Adpation; or,
• Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to international development, public health, nutrition, life sciences, or related field with a minimum of 10 years of experience in Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation and/or Collaboration, Learning, Adaptation.
• Two to three (2-3) years of MEL or CLA experience supporting a multisectoral project addressing nutrition, health systems, food systems (agriculture or markets), or governance.
• Experience in Africa, with preference for recent work in Tanzania.
• Proven experience in a MEL or CLA leadership position in similarly sized, international donor-supported programs. International NGO or for-profit contractor experience is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge/experience with USAID contract rules and regulations strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate multisectoral technical information clearly and effectively and adjust indicator selection and targets as part of adaptive programming.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with host country government personnel, stakeholders, NGO partners, and international donor agencies.
• Management/supervisory experience is required.
• Proven ability to communicate a common vision among diverse partners and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams is desired.
• Evidence of effective communication skills, both oral and written, to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the agreement is desired.
• Languages: Full Professional Proficiency in spoken and written English and Swahili. Must be able to use both languages fluently and accurately and be able to read all styles and forms on all levels pertinent to professional needs.
• A passion for the mission and values of Global Communities.
Deadline of this Job: 16 September 2022
Overview:Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more just, prosperous and equitable global community. We work with government, non-government, private sector, and community stakeholders to promote transparency, foster accountability, and access the channels they need to make their voices heard, promote change202, and realize their full potential.
Global Communities is seeking an experienced Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the anticipated USAID Tanzania Regional Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Activity. This five-year $35-40M million program will strengthen the health and food market systems that promote adoption of optimal nutrition-related behaviors across a range of stakeholders in targeted regions in Tanzania. This purpose will be achieved by a) increasing the coverage of quality nutrition services at health facilities and community; b) improving consumption of safe, nutritious foods; and c) increasing capacity of councils to utilize data, plan, budget, and deliver quality nutrition services.
Under the direction of the Chief of Party, the DCOP will provide management and strong technical oversight of the project. We are looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to help us build the world we envision: one of expanded opportunity, where crises give way to resilience and all people thrive.
Responsibilities
The Deputy Chief of Party will be responsible for technical leadership of the multisectoral nutrition program and for managing a team of senior staff and sub-partners and ensuring quality, timeliness, and efficiency of all products and activities generated under the project. The DCOP will ensure that the project’s implementation and technical assistance are aligned with its approved workplan and budget and meets quality standards, targets, and needs of government officials, local partners, and civil society stakeholders.
Technical Leadership:
• Develop, adapt, oversee implementation of multisectoral nutrition strategies to be in line with USAID and Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture, and PO-RALG guidelines.
• Provide or facilitate high quality mentorship/coaching and capacity-building to project technical leads across disciplines of nutrition, health systems strengthening, agriculture/markets, governance, and private sector engagement.
• Ensure technical quality of the program across sectors; provide the technical team with adequate and up-to-date technical guidelines, standard operating procedures, quality standards, evidence-based models, and other technical tools.
• Use principles of adaptive management and data-driven continuous improvement processes and develop appropriate responses to solve challenges under tight deadlines while ensuring operational integrity and project impact.
• Ensure that project technical strategies are documented, systematized, and disseminated to key partners.
• In collaboration with the project’s MEL Advisor, help establish a monitoring system (e.g., indicators and data collection methodologies) to track quality and reach of program activities; ensure that lessons learned from project implementation inform field discourse and programmatic decisions at all levels and participate in the development and implementation of a learning agenda and research agenda for the project.
• Support the development and implementation of a plan to actively assess and improve relevant staff technical knowledge and skills.
• Develop and facilitate supportive partnerships with government and non-government stakeholders in the program areas and ensure fluid communication and close working relationships with partner organizations.
• Oversee staff and partners’ planning, execution and documentation of project activities, ensuring timely and high-quality achievement of targets and deliverables.
• Conduct regular site visits to observe project progress, supervise data quality assessments and obtain feedback from participants and stakeholders.
• Hold routine project review sessions with staff and partners to assess and improve project performance against workplan and targets.
• Document best practices and prepare communications for different audiences, including the general public, the Tanzanian government, donors and national/international conferences.
Operational Management:
• Serve as the key point of contact for assigned financial, administrative and human resource matters at program level, ensuring optimal communication and coordination with the Chief of Party.
• Assume the position of Chief of Party role when the COP is not available.
• Prepare, manage and monitor budgets and other program resources.
• Support the production and submission of timely, high-quality activity reports, financial reports, and oral presentations to USAID and other relevant parties, effectively and accurately communicating project progress, achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and utilization of funds
Qualifications
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a discipline related to international development, public administration, international development, public health, nutrition, life sciences, or related field with a minimum of 8 years of experience managing multi-sectoral projects with increasing responsibilities and duties in a field related to nutrition; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to international development, public administration, international development, public health, nutrition, life sciences, or related field with a minimum of 10 years of experience managing multi-sectoral projects with increasing responsibilities and duties in a field related to nutrition.
• At least seven years of progressively increasing technical leadership/management responsibility, including experience with direct supervision of professional staff, preferably with a program of an equivalent size and scope.
• Graduate degree in a related field of study (e.g., public health, medicine, nutrition).
• Experience in Africa required, with preference for recent work in Tanzania
• USAID experience required, and contract management experience desired;
• Experience providing technical leadership and/or management support to large multisectoral nutrition programs strongly preferred.
• Experience in using performance data for ongoing quality improvement and adaptive management; experience with USAID’s CLA Framework preferred.
• Strong management, leadership, and governance skills within public sector, civil society organizations, NGOs, or multi-sector bodies to achieve sustainable outcomes, especially in developing countries.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with government officials, civil society organizations, private sector actors, implementing partners, international donors, and other stakeholders.
• Proven ability to communicate a common vision among diverse partners and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams is required.
• Fluency (verbal and written) in English required, Swahili preferred.
Deadline of this Job: 16 September 2022
Overview:Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more just, prosperous and equitable global community. We work with government, non-government, private sector, and community stakeholders to promote transparency, foster accountability, and access the channels they need to make their voices heard, promote change, and realize their full potential.
Global Communities is seeking an experienced Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated USAID will strengthen the health and food market systems that promote adoption of optimal nutrition-related behaviors across a range of stakeholders in targeted regions in Tanzania. This purpose will be achieved by a) increasing the coverage of quality nutrition services at health facilities and community; b) improving consumption of safe, nutritious foods; and c) increasing capacity of councils to utilize data, plan, budget, and deliver quality nutrition services.
The COP will lead and oversee the overall implementation of the program, including the strategic vision, technical strategy, financial and operational leadership, and human resources. We are looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to help us build the world we envision: one of expanded opportunity, where crises give way to resilience and all people thrive.
Responsibilities
The COP is responsible for overseeing the strategic vision, technical quality and direction, partner relations and commitments, and timely achievement of all project deliverables. The COP provides an integrated vision for the program and will manage a team of senior staff to ensure the quality, timeliness, and efficiency of all products and activities generated under the project. S/he will utilize the principles of adaptive management to maximize impact and facilitate innovation. Finally, the COP will be responsible for communications with USAID, for publicly representing the project, and for liaising with government and other institutions/stakeholders on project activities.
Specific responsibilities include the following:
• With adaptivity and agility, provide an integrated vision and handle overall management of the program across sectors, including program leadership, staff and partner oversight, monitoring and evaluation, and program implementation.
• Provide strategic leadership through vision, continuous improvement of quality, innovation and establishing a results-driven-management system.
• Mentor senior technical staff to develop and implement standard operating guidelines, quality assurance and control systems, milestones, successful startup, and efficient technical service delivery mechanisms.
• Oversee partners’ and sub-grantees’ performance by establishing accountability mechanisms in program, finance, commodity, and data quality management.
• Develop systems to identify operational risks and their management and to reduce risks in project implementation.
• Establish a culture of learning and evidence-based decision-making through systematic inquiry, analysis, and data-driven quality improvement / adaptation.
• Work closely with MEL Director to integrate Collaboration, Learning, and Adaptation approaches and activities into the project workplan, project management system, partnerships, and into job descriptions and individual performance goals.
• Design and/or facilitate effective mechanisms for learning including joint program reviews, after-action reviews, pause-and-reflect sessions, documentation and dissemination, knowledge exchange, mentorship, and accompaniment to facilitate knowledge uptake and applied learning
• Assure good financial management of the project (e.g., budget execution, program-finance linkages, monitoring and reporting processes and procurement systems) and adhere to GC and USAID financial policies and procedures.
• Oversee total compliance to GC and USG regulations in all aspects of program implementation.
• Acts as primary point of contact with USAID, government counterparts, and other critical in-country stakeholders; build and maintain strong working relations with key internal and external stakeholders, beneficiaries, prime and subcontractors, suppliers, and partners. Provide effective and timely responses to inquiries and concerns.
• Lead regular work plan, budget, and implementation reviews to facilitate the cost-effective and timely achievement of contract deliverables.
• Oversee the production and submission of timely, high-quality activity reports, financial reports, and oral presentations to USAID and other relevant parties, effectively and accurately communicating project progress, achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and utilization of funds.
• Lead in managing human resources through recruitment, mentoring, setting performance objectives, rewarding, and training project team members.
• Lead efforts to collaborate and coordinate with other Tanzania projects across relevant sectors, other donor, and non-governmental organization (NGO)-sponsored activities; foster good working relationships with other agencies working on similar or complementary projects, maximizing visibility and learning.
Qualifications
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a discipline related to international development, public administration, public health, nutrition, life sciences, or related field with a minimum of 10 years of experience managing multi-sectoral projects with increasing responsibilities and duties in a field related to nutrition; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to international development, public administration, public health, nutrition, life sciences, or related field with a minimum of 12 years of experience managing multi-sectoral projects with increasing responsibilities and duties in a field related to nutrition.
• Ten years professional experience, with progressively increasing responsibilities and duties in fields related to the successful implementation of multi-sectoral nutrition projects (e.g., health systems strengthening, primary health care, nutrition, food systems, local governance, and capacity building, Collaboration, Learning and Adaptation (CLA), and/or social and behavior change) is required
• At least five (5) years of experience as Chief of Party, senior management position, or equivalent, leading implementation of large multisectoral international donor programs particularly related to nutrition or health systems.
• Graduate degree in a related field of study (e.g., public health, medicine, nutrition) is required.
• Experience in Africa required, with preference for recent work in Tanzania.
• Experience with organizational capacity development and strengthening systems.
• USAID contract management experience required.
• International NGO or for-profit contractor experience required.
• Strong management, leadership, and governance skills within public sector, civil society organizations, NGOs, or multi-sector bodies to achieve sustainable outcomes, especially in developing countries.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with government officials, civil society organizations, private sector actors, implementing partners, international donors, and other stakeholders;
• Strong commitment to and proven track record of using evidence and performance data to improve quality and impact of programs
• Proven ability to communicate a common vision among diverse partners and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams is required.
• Fluency (verbal and written) in English required, Swahili preferred.