Deadline of this Job: 16 August 2022
• At least 10 years of senior management experience
• Minimum 10 years of work in development contexts, preferable with experience in emerging economies in Africa.
• Overall knowledge of Action Against Hunger key areas of intervention.
• Previous experience of managing successfully organizational change processes
• Results driven and demonstrable ability to set and communicate goals and ensure effective and appropriate decision making and problem solving
• Ability to organize, mentor, engage and motivate a multicultural team
• Experience in fundraising from a diverse donor portfolio in similar contexts like Kenya (emerging economies), preferably in Africa.
Required Skills & Competencies
• Knowledge on developing and executing Business plans
• High level financial management skills to steer the operational budget and modeling scenarios
• Proven analytical skills and ability to think strategically.
• Very good level of IT literacy and an understanding of how new developments in technology can positively contribute to the aims of an INGO
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to motivate and influence internally and externally.
• Understanding of managing security and risk within an INGO context
• Fluent in English (professional English needed)
Deadline of this Job: 16 August 2022
UNOPS has been present in Tanzania for more than 8 years delivering a regular and wide variety of projects covering numerous sectors including Education, Agriculture, Health, Resilient infrastructure, Security, Education among others. Building on our global experience successfully delivering projects in complex operating environments, a healthy pipeline of engagements are at various stages of discussion with our priority partners. In anticipation of new opportunities, UNOPS Tanzania Country Office is building up a roster of qualified project management professionals ready to join the team as new projects come online. If you have experience leading teams, are excited to expand our sustainable project management initiatives, are great at facilitating technical teams to develop specifications that match clients needs and budget, are always ready to get hands on with the work, and can lead partners through best practices and operational excellence, then this is your opportunity.
Roles and Duties
• Project Delivery and Performance
• Develop, complete and update implementation plan(s)
• Implement the approved plan (including the establishment of milestones) within tolerances set by the Project Board.
• Embed sustainability dimensions including social and gender inclusion, environmental and economic aspects into project life span.
• Manage the production of the required outputs, taking responsibility for overall progress and use of resources and initiating corrective action where necessary.
• Ensure that quality of work packages and deliverables complies with the quality requirements defined in the Implementation Plan.
• Liaise with any external suppliers or account managers.
• Manage acceptance and delivery of work packages.
• Monitor project progress ensuring that work packages are being executed properly.
• Control project and work packages changes.
• Accept goods, services or works delivered by suppliers.
• Lead contract management duties including supplier performance evaluation.
• Act as the Employer’s Representative within the FIDIC works contracts.
• Identify, and anticipate in a timely manner, potential risks and issues and advises mitigating measures to senior management/ Project Board so that maximum benefit to partner(s) and other stakeholders is achieved.
• Identify and report to the supervisor potential business opportunities for UNOPS
• Procedures
• Comply with all organizational policy and specifically the Project Management Manual
• Prepare/adapt all relevant plans for approval by the Project Board.
• Manage the reporting obligations defined in the Legal Agreement(s) and in the Implementation Plan
• Draft the requirements definitions for procurement processes. Approving requisitions and requests for non-purchase order payments; Evaluating submissions received, if appointed to the evaluation team.
• Ensure maintenance of the project files and lessons learned are recorded
• Ensure the development and implementation of project financial management guidelines and control mechanisms, in conformity with UNOPS rules and regulations.
• Manage budgets, cash flow and obligations to ensure that deliverables are met and payments to contractors and personnel are received on time.
• Understand and manage UNOPS overheads, allocable charges, and related corporate charges as they apply to the project
• Understand the unique structures of the UN and budget appropriately for personnel
• Manage expenditures against the budget (based on accurate financial reports)
• Where the Deputy/Project Manager has no delegation as a committing officer, s/he retains these responsibilities and will monitor and instruct/request others to carry out the relevant commitments and disbursements.
• For project closure purposes, provide a formal handover of the project to the closure manager
• Support project audit activities, including planning, preparation and coordination during the audits and follow up on audit observations/recommendations
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• Monitoring and Reporting
• Prepare and issue regular project and/or financial reports in accordance with Partner and UNOPS requirements for reporting.
• Regularly review project status, evaluating performance criteria (scope, cost, schedule and quality).
• Maintain diaries and progress reports as required by the organization’s standard procedures.
• Provide routine oversight and analysis of delivery data within the dashboard system.
• Ensure all project team members track and regularly update milestones and targets for the duration of projects’ life span
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Develop stakeholder profiles and facilitate the formulation of stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Establish solid working relationships with the Project Board (Executive, Senior Users and Senior Suppliers), client and key stakeholders.
• Enable the formulation of project communications plans. Coordinate internal project communications. Monitor the effectiveness of project communications.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and communication, ensuring effective timing and interdependency management of communications.
• Ensure stakeholders are aware of project activities, progress, exceptions and are in a position to accept handover outputs
• Quality Assurance
• Work with internal stakeholders to ensure projects comply with audit requirements
• Work with procurement/purchasing staff to ensure effective interface with suppliers’ quality systems
• Coordinate quality reviews of project documents and deliverables
• Provide quality control for management outputs (project documents, reports, etc.)
• Knowledge management and innovation
• Encourage routine and effective capacity building activities are conducted in order to build the long-term and sustainable capacity of staff.
• Actively interact with other Deputy/Project Managers and the wider PM community to share case studies, lessons learned and best practices
• Contribute to the oversight of lessons learned procedures, ensuring that lessons learnt are shared in a timely and appropriate manner. Participate in the relevant Communities of Practice
• Research and logging of lessons learned throughout the project life span.
• Provide feedback to Practice Groups on policy, supporting guidance with an aim towards continuous improvement of UNOPS policies
• Personnel Management
• Lead and motivate the project management team, if applicable
• Ensure that behavioral expectations of team members are established
• Ensure that performance reviews are conducted fairly, accurately and timely
• Select, recruit and train the team as required and take into account gender parity and diversity objectives.
• Ensure safety and security for all project personnel and comply with UNDSS standards
• Create, foster and role model a culture of respect and zero tolerance for discrimination, abuse of authority, harassments, sexual harrasement and sexual exploitation and abuse. Ensure accountability for actions and perform duties in accordance with protection mechanisms and action plans, as expected by UNOPS policies, standards and commitments.
Qualification and Experience
• Advanced University Degree (Masters Degree) in Project Management, Procurement/ Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction engineering, Architecture, vertical infrastructure (buildings, etc.) or other relevant discipline is required.
• A Bachelor’s degree with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.
• Experience
• A minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience in the development sector is required;
• Experience working on projects with infrastructure products is required;
• Experience in a Project Management role (incl. Team Leader, Lead Engineer, Technical Coordinator, Deputy PM or Acting) in the delivery of development projects is highly desirable;
• Demonstrated experience working with multidisciplinary teams is required;
• Experience implement international norms in Health and Safety is required;
• Experience working with Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP) and/or World Bank Safeguard Frameworks is an advantage;
• Past experience involved in procurement of goods/services/ works is a distinct advantage;
• Knowledge of the UN system and familiarity with UNOPS procedures is an advantage;
• Demonstrated experience working with Government MDAs on donor funded projects is an asset;
• Language Requirement
• Fluency in English is essential
• Knowledge of Swahili is an advantage
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization – UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
• Position is based in a family duty station.
• This is a local post. As such, it is only open to Tanzanian Nationals or applicants with valid residence.
JOB DETAILS:
Reports to: Programme Executant - WASH and IWRM
1. Major functions:
The Project Officer - Community Development Specialist will support mobilizing and sensitizing communities on water resources management, and facilitating the establishment of community partnerships with community-based organisations in water resources management. This position will also involve stakeholders' identification, analysis and appropriate engagement for effective delivery of the projects (MRC Conservation and Mara Wetlands Conservation).
2. Major duties and responsibilities:
1. Facilitate the development and implementation of a comprehensive and coherent strategy for community participation in management of water and other natural resources.
2. Identify training needs and coordinate project training activities including facilitation of such training as appropriate.
3. Organize local communities and facilitate the formation of community groups in order to manage and conserve water resources and other natural resources sustainably.
4. Supporting the Projects to respond to the needs of vulnerable or disadvantaged communities and promote inclusiveness and participation in the implementation of the MRC Conservation project and WetCOP
5. Developing and tracking project budget, scope, schedule, and performance measures; managing staff and consultant teams; working with agency partners; developing and implement inclusive community engagement strategies.
6. Working with community groups, collaboratively defining a vision for partnerships, and articulating recommendations for community development, equitable access, land use, and water resources management.
7. Maintaining effective working relationships with the District Commissioners, District Executive Directors, elected leaders and other agencies.
8. Working with partners to design and implement inclusive engagement strategies with traditionally under-represented communities, businesses (including small and women/minority owned businesses), social service providers, property owners, developers, and others.
9. In collaboration with partners, assist communities to identify and implement alternative/diversification of livelihood activities that supports water resources conservation.
10. And carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Programme Executant.
Qualification and Experience
1. A Bachelor's degree in social works, community development studies or any relevant field. A master's degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
2. Proven community development experience in the field of Conservation and natural resources management particularly in community water resources. Minimum of 5 years of working experience.
3. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
4. Ability to work independency and under strict deadlines
5. Solid computer skills proficiency in using varied computer application, including word processing, spreadsheets and presentations.
6. Ability to establish priorities and to plan coordinate and monitor own work plan
7. Fluent in both writing and spoken English and Kiswahili
8. Ability and readiness to work in rural areas and or field conditions
9. Facilitation skills including engagement of local communities and other stakeholders to participate in the delivery of project plans.
10. Experience in writing project technical reports
11. Proven ability to work independently and deliver high quality and timely outputs; 50. Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.
Working Relationships
Internal: Interacts and works closely and on a regular basis with the Fresh Water team, programme and finance staff in Tanzania Country Office. Coordinates and interacts as appropriate with WWF Eastern and Southern Africa Programme Office and other WWF offices.
External: Interacts as required with governmental institutions and other stakeholders, in collaboration with the Programme Executant as appropriate.
This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.
General requirement and major functions
The Programme Executant will coordinate the delivery of Mara River Catchment Conservation (MRC) Project (USAID funded Project) and Mara Wetland Conservation Project (WetCOP); among other work/Projects to come in the Serengeti - Mara sub-landscape of the Southern Kenya - Northern Tanzania (SOKNOT) Landscape. The incumbent shall carry out her/his duties in the manner that embraces and encourages convergence of experiences and resources from key partners including but not limited to: Relevant Ministries, Regional and Local Government Authorities (RALGAs), Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC), Lake Victoria Basin Water Board (LVBWB), Rural Water and Sanitation Authority (RUWASA) and other hierarch of water and natural resources management, private sector (mining, fishing etc.), other NGOs, Education institutions - Schools and Colleges and whole stakeholders including vulnerable and poor communities; without forgetting the special needs of nature. The position requires a dynamic and experienced freshwater professional to work with these key partners to meet the need of people, wildlife and environmental flows of the rivers, particularly Mara River. The Programme Executant will provide technical expertise on rural water supply, connecting it with water resource conservation so that RUWASAs, WUAs and CBWSOs are able to plan and implement together conservation work and sustainable water supply schemes.
Technical Duties and Responsibilities
A. Program Design and implementation:
• Coordinate the development and implementation of the MRC Conservation Project in line with the project documents.
• Facilitate linkages and resource synergies between the MRC Conservation Project, Mara Wetlands
Conservation Project (WetCOP) and other projects to realise the greater impacts in project areas and ensure that those projects build and benefits from each other,
• Assist in designing simple tools (to be used by Water basin Authority) to allow water uses are within a sustainable limit and guided by water allocation plan (WAP).
• Assist in designing and where appropriate, the implementation of training and capacity building initiatives for officials and beneficiaries in the respective partner institutions and communities
• Facilitate documentation of lessons and best practices from the Project interventions that would be shared with partners and also for supporting and influencing development of appropriate policies and mechanisms that would ensure long term sustainability of the project results.
• Ensure that Project operations under WWF-TCO are aligned and contribute to the WWF Global Freshwater Practices Strategy (through Blue of Heart of Africa Initiatives) and Africa Regional Office (ROA) Strategy.
• Advise and collaborate with TCO Freshwater Programme Coordinator to ensure that national freshwater interests are addressed accordingly in priority landscapes (SOKNOT, Water Tower,
Ruvuma Landscapes and RUMAKI Seascape).
• Support the project planning processes and coordinate respective fundraising activities in collaboration with the TCO - FWL and BHOA Initiative Lead.
• Supervise all the projects activities to ensure effective management including timely development of annual work-plans, budgets, technical reports and effective partnerships.
• Facilitate respective projects evaluations and ensure implementation of agreed recommendations.
• Participating in the project related meetings, dialogues and discussions in the country and within the WWF-Network and work with TCO FWL/Chief of Part to advice the Conservation Manager and Country Director accordingly on the Project issues of interest as appropriate.
• Maintain a good image of the organization to ensure that WWF remains among the most respected in the sub-landscape, the country and outside the Country.
• Provide pro-active and constructive support to related global programmatic work including WWF's
Water Security and Water Stewardship programmes, and work on climate adaptation and Nature based Solution (Nbs).
B. Program Communication and Sharing
• Work with Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) cum Monitoring Officer, and other colleagues to develop an effective approach to monitor, evaluate, learn and communicate results that supports programmatic objectives and promotes WWF as a leader in the field.
• Ensure lessons, stories and experiences are documented as appropriate and exchanged/Communicated within colleagues in WWF, and externally communities as well as around the world.
• Support fundraising efforts for implementation of the components of the WWF Tanzania Conservation Strategy.
• Ensures the program is in compliance with donor policies and regulations. Be responsible for overseeing contractual agreements with program participants.
C. Financial management:
• With support from accountant and Finance Officer, develop Program budgets for approval by Management in consultation with relevant donors and monitors expenditures against budgets.
• Ensures establishment of financial management systems for the program is adequately meet financial management needs and donor regulations and policies;
• Monitors accounting, administrative and operational procedures, standards and policies for the Program, including sub-grants;
• In collaboration with relevant program staff, prepares and submits monthly, quarterly, semi annual and annual technical and financial reports and other specific reports according to schedules and work plan to Freshwater Coordinator/Donors in accordance with procedures established by WWF.
1. Human resources: In collaboration with Human Resources Manager, the Coordinator shall propose the personnel requirements of the Program and participates in the recruitment, selection and hiring of personnel. Conducts performance evaluation in compliance with WWF's policies and personnel management systems
1. Material needs: Determines the material needs of the Program; develops/updates procurement plans with relevant staff for approval by management. Ensures proper maintenance of the
Program equipment inventory
1. Monitoring and evaluation: In collaboration with WWF staff, develops and oversees the monitoring and evaluation system for the program. Monitors program implementation and identify and plan for evaluation needs. Develops knowledge management mechanism and oversees its implementation.
1. Program Relations: Develops key programme relations with local, national, regional stakeholders
across the Africa Region Office (both government and non-government partners); and Maintain good relations among all program partners as well as other important stakeholders, especially Water Basins and Ministry of Water & Irrigation
1. Risk management: Follow the WWF Environmental and Social Safeguard Framework (ESSF).
Develop and implement a Risk Register (Frequency review and approval) and ensure that mitigation actions are implemented as required.
1. Communications: Develop and implement a communication action plan, ensuring the program meets its objectives and generates required support from key stakeholders.
1. Program development: Establishing and nurture excellent relationships with present partners and donors and initiates new program concepts and partnerships to grow the program in compliance with WWF Tanzania's Conservation strategic plan and resource mobilization strategy; takes the lead in project proposal formulations and design.
Required Qualification and Experience
i) A Bachelor's degree in Water Resources, Hydrology, environmental management or related field. A master's degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
ii) Minimum of 5 years of working experience in conservation work in relation to water resources management and rural water supply schemes.
iii) Previous experience working with water utilities on planning, infrastructure design and development of water supply systems,
iv) Previous experience working with communities to design, install, maintain, and finance communitybased water supply schemes.
v) Experience in carrying out 'Environmental Flows' and the use of participatory methodologies on maintaining the agreed water allocation.
1. Facilitation skills including engagement of local communities and other stakeholders to participate in the delivery of project plans. Experience of engaging with 'hard to reach' members of society is desirable.
2. Ability to build good relationships and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders in a respectful, participatory manner.
3. Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
4. A proven ability to work effectively without direct supervision, working in a team and willing to travel regularly and to stay for periods and to travel at short notice.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and good oral and verbal communication skills in both Kiswahili and English, with an ability to develop strong relations with Government, local NGOs, CSO, private sectors and community partners.
1. Desired Skills and Qualification
2. Very good command in English & excellent writing skills and the ability to prepare clear, concise reports.
3. Ability to work with others in a team including consultants
4. Familiarity with the working area; water allocation modeling and work experience with NGOs are added advantage
5. Good analytical skills and Computer literacy
6. Successful experience implementing strategic program goals.
7. Experience in writing project progress technical reports
8. Willingness to participate in field activities and travel to remote areas within the region viii)
Focuses on result and responds positively to feedback.
9. Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
10. Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.
11. Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
12. Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect &Collaboration
5. Working relationships:
1. Internal: Interacts frequently with landscapes leads, thematic leads, Coordinators/ Managers, Projects Officers, Consultants, researchers and All WWF-Tanzania staff. 2. External: Interacts frequently with communities, government departments and other agencies, conservation officials in the country, development agencies, CSOs, NGOs, INGOs and donors and other staff within WWF Network.
Tanzanian Forestry Program
GRA-Tz has been active since 2011, in partnership with the Belgian NGO, WeForest, distributing over 2 million trees to government schools and local communities in the Mara Region. To this end, it operates two tree nurseries, one in Butiama and one in Utegi currently producing a total of around 800,000 seedlings annually. GRA-Tz, in partnership with WeForest, is planning to implement a five-year initiative called the Butiama Hillside Forest Restoration Project, re-greening the surrounding landscape starting in the organization is promoting Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) best practices, creating a movement and engaging the local communities and authorities to act responsibly. The forest restoration project is focusing on nurturing back forest on the hillsides of Mwikoro and Kigori villages in Butiama District and increasing the tree components in the wider landscape. The total area of intervention is 1,921 ha of hillsides for the first 5 years of which 1,475 ha falls within the boundaries of the Mwikoro and Kigori villages. Forest restoration will be achieved by assisted natural regeneration and the introduction of woodlots and agroforestry systems to improve the livelihoods of the local population. The program will also involve the creation of community forests on the hillsides with a legal status and improve the water catchment to help restore dried up water springs.
GRA-Tz implements the project through the management of tree nurseries, agroforestry, project coordination, community forest management of the hillsides and monitoring. WeForest is the main donor for the project and provides guidance and technical support on project interventions.
M&E Duties
The role of the M&E Coordinator will be to:
• Conduct a thorough revision of the M&E framework and logframe
• Implement improvements to all tools and processes within the M&E program
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative socio-economic and biophysical surveys with beneficiaries and potential beneficiary communities
• Analyze and map data using digital tools and statistical applications
• Provide regular detailed progress and reporting to the GRA-TZ director, GRA-USA and WeForest
• Prepare the M&E budget
• Produce quality deliverables on time to ensure they meet milestones per their scope, timeline, and budget
• Assist as needed in developing grant applications
• Assist project manager in other tasks as needed
Terms & Conditions
Contract type: Renewable contract initially for 1 (one) year
Start date: Ideally beginning of October 2022
Position: Full-time contract, based in Butiama or Musoma
Hours of Work: Full-time, working a minimum of 8 hours per day. Hours will however vary depending on project needs and flexibility is essential.
Reporting line: M&E Coordinator will work under the supervision of the Project
Manager and report to him and the GRA-TZ country director.
Package: Competitive package for a small NGO, with remuneration based on experience
Expected Deliverables
Expected deliverables and respective timelines will be agreed upon during the first month on
Required Attributes
• Focused, disciplined and determined
• Innovative and collaborative
• Patient and flexible, particularly in cross-cultural environments
• Good interpersonal skills
• Willingness to keep flexible work hours
• Belief in GRA's mission and vision
Qualifications and other requirements:
1. Education
• A Master degree, or equivalent experience, in Natural Resources Management,
Forestry, Quantitative/Qualitative Research Methods or other relevant field, with a certification as an M&E
1. Experience
• A minimum of 3 years' M&E experience working in relevant sector with smallholder farmers in Tanzania
• A track record of successfully M&E frameworks to ensure effective on time implementation of complex donor funded projects in developing countries
• Experience in developing log frames & work plans, delivering projects against milestones and targets
• Computer literate and ability to use data analysis programs (SPSS), word, excel,
PowerPoint, Outlook etc.
• Demonstrable skills in GIS and statistical analysis as well as in coordinating, training, reporting and communicating
Language requirements
• Fluent in English and Swahili (both speaking and writing). This position involves working with a wide range of people within the institution, local communities, local and international partners, including technical and nontechnical colleagues.
Other requirements
• In possession of a driving license, experience with driving motorbikes and other vehicles is considered a plus
Major functions:
Project Executant - Nature based Solution (Nbs) and Bankability will Coordinate the Dar es Salaam Water Security (DWS) project under the Water Tower Landscape. He/She will support identification and implementation of Nbs and bankable projects. He/She will support fundraising and development of projects with new partnership. Other tasks will include liaison with internal and external project stakeholders including experts, international organisations, institutional partners and NGOs to promote the NbS and Bankable projects.
Major duties and responsibilities:
1. Manage and coordinate the DWS project; Ensure smooth and coherent project management and implementation, including preparation of work plans, technical and financial reports, partnership agreements and service contracts on provision of goods and services;
2. Undertake logistical and administrative tasks related to project implementation, including the organisation of workshops, meetings, preparation and dissemination of meeting material, liaison with partners;
3. Liaise with internal and external project stakeholders including partners in identifying project development opportunities in the field of Nbs and bankability.
4. Assist in the development of the Nbs which are applied in the Tanzania context to address the challenge of climate adaptation and fundraise for implementation
5. Support the communications team in preparing and disseminating communication materials;
6. Actively pursue opportunities on project identification and formulation with internal and external stakeholders, donors and partners;
7. Support the dissemination of Nbs and bankability standards knowledge tools in the region;
8. Actively pursue partnerships and promote cooperation with thematically aligned projects and initiatives in the region.
9. Represent WWF Tanzania at programme-related events
10. Carry out other relevant tasks on request and agreement with the line manager.
Qualification and Experience
1. A Bachelor degree in a subject related to environmental sciences, natural resource management and social sciences. A Masters degree will be an added advantage.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a field related to natural resource management, climate change adaptation and ecosystem restoration.
3. Proven experience in the management of international projects and reporting to donors.
4. Strong knowledge of the Nature-based Solutions, adaptation plans and related international frameworks;
5. Proven ability to work in multi-disciplinary groups, including governments, experts, civil society,
NGO, Community based organizations, and the private sector;
6. Willingness to frequently travel within the region, sometimes at short notice;
7. Excellent organizational and networking skills, team-oriented attitude and ability to work independently
8. Familiarity with the Global IUCN NS Standard and cross-sectoral knowledge about ecosystem based approaches will be an advantage.
9. Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration
1. Working Relationships
1. Internal: Interacts and works closely and on a regular basis with the Freshwater team, programme and finance staff in Tanzania Country Office. Coordinates and interacts as appropriate with Blue
Heart of Africa (BHOA) initiative, Global Freshwater practice and other WWF offices.
2. External: Interacts as required with governmental institutions and other stakeholders, in collaboration with the Programme Executant as appropriat
UNOPS has been present in Tanzania for more than 8 years delivering a regular and wide variety of projects covering numerous sectors including Education, Agriculture, Health, Resilient infrastructure, Security, Education among others. Building on our global experience successfully delivering projects in complex operating environments, a healthy pipeline of engagements are at various stages of discussion with our priority partners. In anticipation of new opportunities, UNOPS Tanzania Country Office is building up a roster of qualified project management professionals ready to join the team as new projects come online. If you have experience leading teams, are excited to expand our sustainable project management initiatives, are great at facilitating technical teams to develop specifications that match clients needs and budget, are always ready to get hands on with the work, and can lead partners through best practices and operational excellence, then this is your opportunity.
Roles and Duties
• Project Delivery and Performance
• Develop, complete and update implementation plan(s)
• Implement the approved plan (including the establishment of milestones) within tolerances set by the Project Board.
• Embed sustainability dimensions including social and gender inclusion, environmental and economic aspects into project life span.
• Manage the production of the required outputs, taking responsibility for overall progress and use of resources and initiating corrective action where necessary.
• Ensure that quality of work packages and deliverables complies with the quality requirements defined in the Implementation Plan.
• Liaise with any external suppliers or account managers.
• Manage acceptance and delivery of work packages.
• Monitor project progress ensuring that work packages are being executed properly.
• Control project and work packages changes.
• Accept goods, services or works delivered by suppliers.
• Lead contract management duties including supplier performance evaluation.
• Act as the Employer’s Representative within the FIDIC works contracts.
• Identify, and anticipate in a timely manner, potential risks and issues and advises mitigating measures to senior management/ Project Board so that maximum benefit to partner(s) and other stakeholders is achieved.
• Identify and report to the supervisor potential business opportunities for UNOPS
• Procedures
• Comply with all organizational policy and specifically the Project Management Manual
• Prepare/adapt all relevant plans for approval by the Project Board.
• Manage the reporting obligations defined in the Legal Agreement(s) and in the Implementation Plan
• Draft the requirements definitions for procurement processes. Approving requisitions and requests for non-purchase order payments; Evaluating submissions received, if appointed to the evaluation team.
• Ensure maintenance of the project files and lessons learned are recorded
• Ensure the development and implementation of project financial management guidelines and control mechanisms, in conformity with UNOPS rules and regulations.
• Manage budgets, cash flow and obligations to ensure that deliverables are met and payments to contractors and personnel are received on time.
• Understand and manage UNOPS overheads, allocable charges, and related corporate charges as they apply to the project
• Understand the unique structures of the UN and budget appropriately for personnel
• Manage expenditures against the budget (based on accurate financial reports)
• Where the Deputy/Project Manager has no delegation as a committing officer, s/he retains these responsibilities and will monitor and instruct/request others to carry out the relevant commitments and disbursements.
• For project closure purposes, provide a formal handover of the project to the closure manager
• Support project audit activities, including planning, preparation and coordination during the audits and follow up on audit observations/recommendations
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• Monitoring and Reporting
• Prepare and issue regular project and/or financial reports in accordance with Partner and UNOPS requirements for reporting.
• Regularly review project status, evaluating performance criteria (scope, cost, schedule and quality).
• Maintain diaries and progress reports as required by the organization’s standard procedures.
• Provide routine oversight and analysis of delivery data within the dashboard system.
• Ensure all project team members track and regularly update milestones and targets for the duration of projects’ life span
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Develop stakeholder profiles and facilitate the formulation of stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Establish solid working relationships with the Project Board (Executive, Senior Users and Senior Suppliers), client and key stakeholders.
• Enable the formulation of project communications plans. Coordinate internal project communications. Monitor the effectiveness of project communications.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and communication, ensuring effective timing and interdependency management of communications.
• Ensure stakeholders are aware of project activities, progress, exceptions and are in a position to accept handover outputs
• Quality Assurance
• Work with internal stakeholders to ensure projects comply with audit requirements
• Work with procurement/purchasing staff to ensure effective interface with suppliers’ quality systems
• Coordinate quality reviews of project documents and deliverables
• Provide quality control for management outputs (project documents, reports, etc.)
• Knowledge management and innovation
• Encourage routine and effective capacity building activities are conducted in order to build the long-term and sustainable capacity of staff.
• Actively interact with other Deputy/Project Managers and the wider PM community to share case studies, lessons learned and best practices
• Contribute to the oversight of lessons learned procedures, ensuring that lessons learnt are shared in a timely and appropriate manner. Participate in the relevant Communities of Practice
• Research and logging of lessons learned throughout the project life span.
• Provide feedback to Practice Groups on policy, supporting guidance with an aim towards continuous improvement of UNOPS policies
• Personnel Management
• Lead and motivate the project management team, if applicable
• Ensure that behavioral expectations of team members are established
• Ensure that performance reviews are conducted fairly, accurately and timely
• Select, recruit and train the team as required and take into account gender parity and diversity objectives.
• Ensure safety and security for all project personnel and comply with UNDSS standards
• Create, foster and role model a culture of respect and zero tolerance for discrimination, abuse of authority, harassments, sexual harrasement and sexual exploitation and abuse. Ensure accountability for actions and perform duties in accordance with protection mechanisms and action plans, as expected by UNOPS policies, standards and commitments.
Qualification and Experience
• Advanced University Degree (Masters Degree) in Project Management, Procurement/ Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction engineering, Architecture, vertical infrastructure (buildings, etc.) or other relevant discipline is required.
• A Bachelor’s degree with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.
• Experience
• A minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience in the development sector is required;
• Experience working on projects with infrastructure products is required;
• Experience in a Project Management role (incl. Team Leader, Lead Engineer, Technical Coordinator, Deputy PM or Acting) in the delivery of development projects is highly desirable;
• Demonstrated experience working with multidisciplinary teams is required;
• Experience implement international norms in Health and Safety is required;
• Experience working with Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP) and/or World Bank Safeguard Frameworks is an advantage;
• Past experience involved in procurement of goods/services/ works is a distinct advantage;
• Knowledge of the UN system and familiarity with UNOPS procedures is an advantage;
• Demonstrated experience working with Government MDAs on donor funded projects is an asset;
• Language Requirement
• Fluency in English is essential
• Knowledge of Swahili is an advantage
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization – UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
• Position is based in a family duty station.
• This is a local post. As such, it is only open to Tanzanian Nationals or applicants with valid residence.
Deadline of this Job: 15 August 2022
JOB DETAILS:
Reports to: Programme Executant - WASH and IWRM
1. Major functions:
The Project Officer - Community Development Specialist will support mobilizing and sensitizing communities on water resources management, and facilitating the establishment of community partnerships with community-based organisations in water resources management. This position will also involve stakeholders' identification, analysis and appropriate engagement for effective delivery of the projects (MRC Conservation and Mara Wetlands Conservation).
2. Major duties and responsibilities:
1. Facilitate the development and implementation of a comprehensive and coherent strategy for community participation in management of water and other natural resources.
2. Identify training needs and coordinate project training activities including facilitation of such training as appropriate.
3. Organize local communities and facilitate the formation of community groups in order to manage and conserve water resources and other natural resources sustainably.
4. Supporting the Projects to respond to the needs of vulnerable or disadvantaged communities and promote inclusiveness and participation in the implementation of the MRC Conservation project and WetCOP
5. Developing and tracking project budget, scope, schedule, and performance measures; managing staff and consultant teams; working with agency partners; developing and implement inclusive community engagement strategies.
6. Working with community groups, collaboratively defining a vision for partnerships, and articulating recommendations for community development, equitable access, land use, and water resources management.
7. Maintaining effective working relationships with the District Commissioners, District Executive Directors, elected leaders and other agencies.
8. Working with partners to design and implement inclusive engagement strategies with traditionally under-represented communities, businesses (including small and women/minority owned businesses), social service providers, property owners, developers, and others.
9. In collaboration with partners, assist communities to identify and implement alternative/diversification of livelihood activities that supports water resources conservation.
10. And carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Programme Executant.
Qualification and Experience
1. A Bachelor's degree in social works, community development studies or any relevant field. A master's degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
2. Proven community development experience in the field of Conservation and natural resources management particularly in community water resources. Minimum of 5 years of working experience.
3. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
4. Ability to work independency and under strict deadlines
5. Solid computer skills proficiency in using varied computer application, including word processing, spreadsheets and presentations.
6. Ability to establish priorities and to plan coordinate and monitor own work plan
7. Fluent in both writing and spoken English and Kiswahili
8. Ability and readiness to work in rural areas and or field conditions
9. Facilitation skills including engagement of local communities and other stakeholders to participate in the delivery of project plans.
10. Experience in writing project technical reports
11. Proven ability to work independently and deliver high quality and timely outputs; 50. Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.
Working Relationships
Internal: Interacts and works closely and on a regular basis with the Fresh Water team, programme and finance staff in Tanzania Country Office. Coordinates and interacts as appropriate with WWF Eastern and Southern Africa Programme Office and other WWF offices.
External: Interacts as required with governmental institutions and other stakeholders, in collaboration with the Programme Executant as appropriate.
This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.
Deadline of this Job: 15 August 2022
Reports to: WWFTCO - Freshwater Programme Lead/Chief of Party General requirement and major functions
The Programme Executant will coordinate the delivery of Mara River Catchment Conservation (MRC) Project (USAID funded Project) and Mara Wetland Conservation Project (WetCOP); among other work/Projects to come in the Serengeti - Mara sub-landscape of the Southern Kenya - Northern Tanzania (SOKNOT) Landscape. The incumbent shall carry out her/his duties in the manner that embraces and encourages convergence of experiences and resources from key partners including but not limited to: Relevant Ministries, Regional and Local Government Authorities (RALGAs), Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC), Lake Victoria Basin Water Board (LVBWB), Rural Water and Sanitation Authority (RUWASA) and other hierarch of water and natural resources management, private sector (mining, fishing etc.), other NGOs, Education institutions - Schools and Colleges and whole stakeholders including vulnerable and poor communities; without forgetting the special needs of nature. The position requires a dynamic and experienced freshwater professional to work with these key partners to meet the need of people, wildlife and environmental flows of the rivers, particularly Mara River. The Programme Executant will provide technical expertise on rural water supply, connecting it with water resource conservation so that RUWASAs, WUAs and CBWSOs are able to plan and implement together conservation work and sustainable water supply schemes.
Technical Duties and Responsibilities
A. Program Design and implementation:
• Coordinate the development and implementation of the MRC Conservation Project in line with the project documents.
• Facilitate linkages and resource synergies between the MRC Conservation Project, Mara Wetlands
Conservation Project (WetCOP) and other projects to realise the greater impacts in project areas and ensure that those projects build and benefits from each other,
• Assist in designing simple tools (to be used by Water basin Authority) to allow water uses are within a sustainable limit and guided by water allocation plan (WAP).
• Assist in designing and where appropriate, the implementation of training and capacity building initiatives for officials and beneficiaries in the respective partner institutions and communities
• Facilitate documentation of lessons and best practices from the Project interventions that would be shared with partners and also for supporting and influencing development of appropriate policies and mechanisms that would ensure long term sustainability of the project results.
• Ensure that Project operations under WWF-TCO are aligned and contribute to the WWF Global Freshwater Practices Strategy (through Blue of Heart of Africa Initiatives) and Africa Regional Office (ROA) Strategy.
• Advise and collaborate with TCO Freshwater Programme Coordinator to ensure that national freshwater interests are addressed accordingly in priority landscapes (SOKNOT, Water Tower,
Ruvuma Landscapes and RUMAKI Seascape).
• Support the project planning processes and coordinate respective fundraising activities in collaboration with the TCO - FWL and BHOA Initiative Lead.
• Supervise all the projects activities to ensure effective management including timely development of annual work-plans, budgets, technical reports and effective partnerships.
• Facilitate respective projects evaluations and ensure implementation of agreed recommendations.
• Participating in the project related meetings, dialogues and discussions in the country and within the WWF-Network and work with TCO FWL/Chief of Part to advice the Conservation Manager and Country Director accordingly on the Project issues of interest as appropriate.
• Maintain a good image of the organization to ensure that WWF remains among the most respected in the sub-landscape, the country and outside the Country.
• Provide pro-active and constructive support to related global programmatic work including WWF's
Water Security and Water Stewardship programmes, and work on climate adaptation and Nature based Solution (Nbs).
B. Program Communication and Sharing
• Work with Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) cum Monitoring Officer, and other colleagues to develop an effective approach to monitor, evaluate, learn and communicate results that supports programmatic objectives and promotes WWF as a leader in the field.
• Ensure lessons, stories and experiences are documented as appropriate and exchanged/Communicated within colleagues in WWF, and externally communities as well as around the world.
• Support fundraising efforts for implementation of the components of the WWF Tanzania Conservation Strategy.
• Ensures the program is in compliance with donor policies and regulations. Be responsible for overseeing contractual agreements with program participants.
C. Financial management:
• With support from accountant and Finance Officer, develop Program budgets for approval by Management in consultation with relevant donors and monitors expenditures against budgets.
• Ensures establishment of financial management systems for the program is adequately meet financial management needs and donor regulations and policies;
• Monitors accounting, administrative and operational procedures, standards and policies for the Program, including sub-grants;
• In collaboration with relevant program staff, prepares and submits monthly, quarterly, semi annual and annual technical and financial reports and other specific reports according to schedules and work plan to Freshwater Coordinator/Donors in accordance with procedures established by WWF.
1. Human resources: In collaboration with Human Resources Manager, the Coordinator shall propose the personnel requirements of the Program and participates in the recruitment, selection and hiring of personnel. Conducts performance evaluation in compliance with WWF's policies and personnel management systems
1. Material needs: Determines the material needs of the Program; develops/updates procurement plans with relevant staff for approval by management. Ensures proper maintenance of the
Program equipment inventory
1. Monitoring and evaluation: In collaboration with WWF staff, develops and oversees the monitoring and evaluation system for the program. Monitors program implementation and identify and plan for evaluation needs. Develops knowledge management mechanism and oversees its implementation.
1. Program Relations: Develops key programme relations with local, national, regional stakeholders
across the Africa Region Office (both government and non-government partners); and Maintain good relations among all program partners as well as other important stakeholders, especially Water Basins and Ministry of Water & Irrigation
1. Risk management: Follow the WWF Environmental and Social Safeguard Framework (ESSF).
Develop and implement a Risk Register (Frequency review and approval) and ensure that mitigation actions are implemented as required.
1. Communications: Develop and implement a communication action plan, ensuring the program meets its objectives and generates required support from key stakeholders.
1. Program development: Establishing and nurture excellent relationships with present partners and donors and initiates new program concepts and partnerships to grow the program in compliance with WWF Tanzania's Conservation strategic plan and resource mobilization strategy; takes the lead in project proposal formulations and design.
Required Qualification and Experience
i) A Bachelor's degree in Water Resources, Hydrology, environmental management or related field. A master's degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
ii) Minimum of 5 years of working experience in conservation work in relation to water resources management and rural water supply schemes.
iii) Previous experience working with water utilities on planning, infrastructure design and development of water supply systems,
iv) Previous experience working with communities to design, install, maintain, and finance communitybased water supply schemes.
v) Experience in carrying out 'Environmental Flows' and the use of participatory methodologies on maintaining the agreed water allocation.
1. Facilitation skills including engagement of local communities and other stakeholders to participate in the delivery of project plans. Experience of engaging with 'hard to reach' members of society is desirable.
2. Ability to build good relationships and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders in a respectful, participatory manner.
3. Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
4. A proven ability to work effectively without direct supervision, working in a team and willing to travel regularly and to stay for periods and to travel at short notice.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and good oral and verbal communication skills in both Kiswahili and English, with an ability to develop strong relations with Government, local NGOs, CSO, private sectors and community partners.
1. Desired Skills and Qualification
2. Very good command in English & excellent writing skills and the ability to prepare clear, concise reports.
3. Ability to work with others in a team including consultants
4. Familiarity with the working area; water allocation modeling and work experience with NGOs are added advantage
5. Good analytical skills and Computer literacy
6. Successful experience implementing strategic program goals.
7. Experience in writing project progress technical reports
8. Willingness to participate in field activities and travel to remote areas within the region viii)
Focuses on result and responds positively to feedback.
9. Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
10. Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.
11. Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
12. Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect &Collaboration
5. Working relationships:
1. Internal: Interacts frequently with landscapes leads, thematic leads, Coordinators/ Managers, Projects Officers, Consultants, researchers and All WWF-Tanzania staff. 2. External: Interacts frequently with communities, government departments and other agencies, conservation officials in the country, development agencies, CSOs, NGOs, INGOs and donors and other staff within WWF Network.
Deadline of this Job: 20 August 2022
Global Resource Alliance - Tanzania (GRA-Tz) is an international non-profit association headquartered in Musoma, Tanzania. It is affiliated with the US non-profit, Global Resource Alliance (GRA). GRA-Tz promotes natural, holistic and sustainable solutions to the challenges of poverty, malnutrition, disease and environmental degradation in the Mara Region of Tanzania. Our activities are growing and the organization is looking for a Program Manager to strengthen its Tanzanian team, and manage an upcoming, multi-year reforestation project in Butiama District to the highest standards. Tanzanian Forestry Program
GRA-Tz has been active since 2011, in partnership with the Belgian NGO, WeForest, distributing over 2 million trees to government schools and local communities in the Mara Region. To this end, it operates two tree nurseries, one in Butiama and one in Utegi currently producing a total of around 800,000 seedlings annually. GRA-Tz, in partnership with WeForest, is planning to implement a five-year initiative called the Butiama Hillside Forest Restoration Project, re-greening the surrounding landscape starting in the organization is promoting Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) best practices, creating a movement and engaging the local communities and authorities to act responsibly. The forest restoration project is focusing on nurturing back forest on the hillsides of Mwikoro and Kigori villages in Butiama District and increasing the tree components in the wider landscape. The total area of intervention is 1,921 ha of hillsides for the first 5 years of which 1,475 ha falls within the boundaries of the Mwikoro and Kigori villages. Forest restoration will be achieved by assisted natural regeneration and the introduction of woodlots and agroforestry systems to improve the livelihoods of the local population. The program will also involve the creation of community forests on the hillsides with a legal status and improve the water catchment to help restore dried up water springs.
GRA-Tz implements the project through the management of tree nurseries, agroforestry, project coordination, community forest management of the hillsides and monitoring. WeForest is the main donor for the project and provides guidance and technical support on project interventions.
M&E Duties
The role of the M&E Coordinator will be to:
• Conduct a thorough revision of the M&E framework and logframe
• Implement improvements to all tools and processes within the M&E program
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative socio-economic and biophysical surveys with beneficiaries and potential beneficiary communities
• Analyze and map data using digital tools and statistical applications
• Provide regular detailed progress and reporting to the GRA-TZ director, GRA-USA and WeForest
• Prepare the M&E budget
• Produce quality deliverables on time to ensure they meet milestones per their scope, timeline, and budget
• Assist as needed in developing grant applications
• Assist project manager in other tasks as needed
Terms & Conditions
Contract type: Renewable contract initially for 1 (one) year
Start date: Ideally beginning of October 2022
Position: Full-time contract, based in Butiama or Musoma
Hours of Work: Full-time, working a minimum of 8 hours per day. Hours will however vary depending on project needs and flexibility is essential.
Reporting line: M&E Coordinator will work under the supervision of the Project
Manager and report to him and the GRA-TZ country director.
Package: Competitive package for a small NGO, with remuneration based on experience
Expected Deliverables
Expected deliverables and respective timelines will be agreed upon during the first month on
Required Attributes
• Focused, disciplined and determined
• Innovative and collaborative
• Patient and flexible, particularly in cross-cultural environments
• Good interpersonal skills
• Willingness to keep flexible work hours
• Belief in GRA's mission and vision
Qualifications and other requirements:
1. Education
• A Master degree, or equivalent experience, in Natural Resources Management,
Forestry, Quantitative/Qualitative Research Methods or other relevant field, with a certification as an M&E
1. Experience
• A minimum of 3 years' M&E experience working in relevant sector with smallholder farmers in Tanzania
• A track record of successfully M&E frameworks to ensure effective on time implementation of complex donor funded projects in developing countries
• Experience in developing log frames & work plans, delivering projects against milestones and targets
• Computer literate and ability to use data analysis programs (SPSS), word, excel,
PowerPoint, Outlook etc.
• Demonstrable skills in GIS and statistical analysis as well as in coordinating, training, reporting and communicating
Language requirements
• Fluent in English and Swahili (both speaking and writing). This position involves working with a wide range of people within the institution, local communities, local and international partners, including technical and nontechnical colleagues.
Other requirements
• In possession of a driving license, experience with driving motorbikes and other vehicles is considered a plus
Deadline of this Job: 15 August 2022
Reports to: Freshwater Coordinator Major functions:
Project Executant - Nature based Solution (Nbs) and Bankability will Coordinate the Dar es Salaam Water Security (DWS) project under the Water Tower Landscape. He/She will support identification and implementation of Nbs and bankable projects. He/She will support fundraising and development of projects with new partnership. Other tasks will include liaison with internal and external project stakeholders including experts, international organisations, institutional partners and NGOs to promote the NbS and Bankable projects.
Major duties and responsibilities:
1. Manage and coordinate the DWS project; Ensure smooth and coherent project management and implementation, including preparation of work plans, technical and financial reports, partnership agreements and service contracts on provision of goods and services;
2. Undertake logistical and administrative tasks related to project implementation, including the organisation of workshops, meetings, preparation and dissemination of meeting material, liaison with partners;
3. Liaise with internal and external project stakeholders including partners in identifying project development opportunities in the field of Nbs and bankability.
4. Assist in the development of the Nbs which are applied in the Tanzania context to address the challenge of climate adaptation and fundraise for implementation
5. Support the communications team in preparing and disseminating communication materials;
6. Actively pursue opportunities on project identification and formulation with internal and external stakeholders, donors and partners;
7. Support the dissemination of Nbs and bankability standards knowledge tools in the region;
8. Actively pursue partnerships and promote cooperation with thematically aligned projects and initiatives in the region.
9. Represent WWF Tanzania at programme-related events
10. Carry out other relevant tasks on request and agreement with the line manager.
Qualification and Experience
1. A Bachelor degree in a subject related to environmental sciences, natural resource management and social sciences. A Masters degree will be an added advantage.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a field related to natural resource management, climate change adaptation and ecosystem restoration.
3. Proven experience in the management of international projects and reporting to donors.
4. Strong knowledge of the Nature-based Solutions, adaptation plans and related international frameworks;
5. Proven ability to work in multi-disciplinary groups, including governments, experts, civil society,
NGO, Community based organizations, and the private sector;
6. Willingness to frequently travel within the region, sometimes at short notice;
7. Excellent organizational and networking skills, team-oriented attitude and ability to work independently
8. Familiarity with the Global IUCN NS Standard and cross-sectoral knowledge about ecosystem based approaches will be an advantage.
9. Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration
1. Working Relationships
1. Internal: Interacts and works closely and on a regular basis with the Freshwater team, programme and finance staff in Tanzania Country Office. Coordinates and interacts as appropriate with Blue
Heart of Africa (BHOA) initiative, Global Freshwater practice and other WWF offices.
2. External: Interacts as required with governmental institutions and other stakeholders, in collaboration with the Programme Executant as appropriat