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Partner Support Officer( 2 Positions)
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Level: National D1
Gross salary: 2,623,935.16 per month and other benefits
Contract Type: Fixed Term ( 3 years)
Job Ref No: INT0845

Who we are:
Oxfam is an International NGO working with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering in Tanzania and more than 80 other countries worldwide. In Tanzania Oxfam works with more than 46 civil society organisations in Shinyanga, Simiyu, Geita, Mwanza, Dodoma, Morogoro, Tanga, Lindi, Iringa, Mtwara, Kagera, Manyara and Arusha to implement three change goals that have been identified in the country strategy for 2011/2015, namely Economic Justice - Rural Livelihoods (including smallholder, pastoralist and women’s livelihoods), Gender Justice – equality for women ending violence against women and to promote women’s leadership and economic empowerment and Social Justice centred in active citizenship and effective governance for quality essential services.

We are currently looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable Partner Support Officer to enhance the impact of our work in Tanzania.

Roles and Responsibilities:
In this role you will Report to the Programme Quality Coordinator and you will be responsible for the following:
• In co-ordination with the programme quality unit, monitor the delivery and implementation of projects from Oxfam partners as per agreed Memorandum Of Understanding and Letter Of Agreement.
• Ensure that financial management of partners is in line with their financial policies and procedures as well as those of Oxfam’s minimal standards.
• Review financial reports of partners and provide comments to Program Managers for any required review/action.
• Arrange combined financial training workshops for partners as and when required.
• Carrying out frequent visits to partners providing advice and support as and when they need it.
• Contributing to the revision of Oxfam policy & procedures gained from the experience of working with the partners.
• Provide feedback to the Monitoring and Risk Committee on potential areas of risk and provide advice on possible solutions.
• Work closely with the Oxfam programme team in flagging any emerging challenges with partners.
• Provide updated programme report to the programme quality unit and programme team after each partner visit.


Skills and competencies:
A candidate envisaged for this role will possess:
• Good knowledge and experience in financial accounting and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills and good organisational skills.
• Previous audit experience is advantageous.
• Procedural and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to assess financial policy and procedures and good practices / systems.
• Good computer skills email writing, Microsoft Office package and accounting software.
• Strong and clear communicator – oral and written. Fluency in Swahili is a must.
• Strong in mentoring, capacity building and training.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team.
• Understanding and experience of gender and diversity issues, and commitment to addressing inequalities.
• Ability to use judgement on routine functions, and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deliver on tight timelines.

This position requires a person with ability to travel frequently to field offices.


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

To apply:
This opportunity is for a dedicated and highly motivated professional with strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs. If you believe you qualify for this post and you are the candidate that we are looking for, please submit your application and CV in English detailing your experience for the post applied and include daytime telephone contacts by applying online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs and then go to current vacancies. You are advised to use advert Reference number and job title above. We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization. The closing date for this post is Tuesday 30th September 2014

Diversity The difference starts with you

Oxfam has zero tolerance on bribery; any such incidences of solicitation should be reported to ripotirushwa@oxfam.org.uk

POSITION: TECHNICAL OFFICER – LITERACY AND CAPACITY BUILDING - ZANZIBAR
Organizational Context:
CARE is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to fighting poverty and social injustice with a special emphasis on women and girls. CARE Tanzania is part of CARE International, whose vision is to seek a world of hope, tolerance, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security. CARE International is a global force and a partner of choice within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. We are known everywhere for our unshakable commitment to the dignity of people. CARE Tanzania and partners contribute to the empowerment of the most marginalized and vulnerable rural women and girls to exercise their rights.


Job Summary
The Link UP project’s ultimate goal is to build replicable models for financial inclusion by providing opportunities for VSLA members to access formal financial services via linkages to financial service providers through the introduction and expansion of technology-enabled financial services. During the implementation phase the Link UP project in Tanzania will reach 250,000 VSLA members for group linkages and close to 70,000 members for individual linkages. As groups mature, many seek the security of a bank account to hold their growing savings, or are in need of larger loans than the group can provide. The linkage activities will start with secure savings accounts as almost all groups express the desire to have a safer place to store their funds. CARE Tanzania is seeking for a Technical Officer who will be responsible in maintaining high quality work in building and maintaining the capacities of VSL, POs, Franchisees and other partners in financial management, linkage and application of mobile technology under this programme.
The purpose of the Technical Officer - Financial Literacy and Capacity Building position is toeffectively introduce, implement and take the lead on the financial literacy/linkage training – revamping the materials, doing some quality checks, etc. He/she participates in the development of curriculums and processes to ensure they are of high quality, tailored to the demands of VSLA clients and that they lead to the desired impact. He/she will work closely with the Program Coordinator and the Technical Officer – Linkage on the program’s technical design, planning, budget preparation, reporting and learning. S/he is expected to maintain effective working relationships with other staff working with other CARE program initiatives and impact groups, key government partners and NGOs working in the same geographic areas. In support of the CARE Tanzania program shift, he/she participates in the testing and adaptation of the program’s theory of change.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Job Responsibility #1: Adapting the financial literacy trainings and the Selection Planning and Management (SPM) methodology
35% of time



· Maintain thorough understanding of the technical aspects of the financial trainings methodology.
· In consultation with Program Coordinator, advise and adjust, if required, the methodology to fit the particular operational context while ensuring high technical quality.


Job Responsibility # 2: Facilitating training and understanding of Financial Management and Mobile technology 30% of the time
· Oversee the financial literacy trainings of matured groups before linkage
· Facilitate the trainings related to financial literacy, their translations and adaption for the program
· Facilitate proper trainings of the groups in the application of mobile technology to be able to push money to financial institutions
· Support Franchisees and Village Agents in training groups on Financial Management, and Mobile Technology
· Conduct informal checks to identify the gaps in implementing of the trainings by Franchisees and Village Agents to ensure quality
· Plan for and implement training to fill the identified gaps in the implementation processes by Franchisees and Village Agents


Job Responsibility # 3: Learning, Monitoring and Reporting 20% of the time
· Facilitate various learning activities in the operational area and document the results of the studies.
· Support the Franchisees and Village Agents to monitor the performance of trainings on the ground and feedback to the Program management.
· Ensure collection of monthly data by the Franchisees and Village Agents from the field and submission to the M,E&L Manager for consolidation in the MIS
· Prepare all training implementation reports according to Program agreed formats and submit to the M,E&L Manager for compilation and submission on timely basis.
· Participate in developing a monitoring and evaluation plan according to the indicators identified in the Linkage program document
· Facilitate reflective learning forums (meetings, workshops, etc) with Franchisees and Village Agents
· Support the implementation of forward accountability mechanisms to monitor and assess program quality with the Franchisees and Village Agents


Job Responsibility # 4: Promote Gender Equality (including) All the time
· Practice a behaviour that is consistent with CARE’s core values and promotion of gender and diversity goals.
· Plays a leadership role in identifying and implementing initiatives that enhance CARE’s commitment to gender and diversity.


Job Responsibility # 5: Other Duties as assigned (including) 10%of time
· Implement and ensure staff safety and security procedures are followed and provide guidance to staff as required.
· When applicable, participate in emergency response and recovery efforts in the event of an emergency in his/her program area
· Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.


The job incumbent needs to have high personal integrity and is required to take a high level of personal responsibility for their own work and that of the staff under his/her control. He/she must have sound judgement under pressure, be able to think laterally and creatively and have the intellectual capacity and strength of character to take and implement important, complex and difficult decisions.
Qualifications (Know-How)
Education/ Experience and Technical Skills
Required
· Bachelors degree in related field of the program initiative being assigned, or equivalent education and working experience (content)
· Experience in Teaching
· At least 4 years experience in related development field, out of which at least one year of supervisory responsibility.
· Experienced in VSL Methodology and SPM
· Demonstrated strategic planning skills, organizational and management skills.
· Strong team-building and team-work qualities.
· Demonstrated ability in financial management
· Facilitation skills and capacity building skills particularly applied in community based settings
· A quick analytical mind with the ability to think critically and creatively to resolve problems
· Conversant in MS office Word and Excel
· Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, sensitivity to HIV/AIDS and participatory approach and sustainable development.


Desired
· Post Graduate degree / Masters in relevant field
· Experienced in VSL Methodology and training of local communities
· Fundraising and facilitation skills
· M & E skills with experience in monitoring and measuring impact
· Partnerships building skills


Competencies
· Excellence: Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; successfully completes assignments; sets standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed; ensures interactions and transactions are ethical and convey integrity.
· Integrity: Maintains social, ethical, and organizational norms; firmly adheres to codes of conduct and ethical principles inherent to CARE.
· Respect: Behaves in a manner that reflects a true belief in and appreciation for the dignity and potential of all human beings. Gaining other people’s confidence and setting an environment of trust and openness.
· Diversity: Promotes, values and respects each individual’s unique qualities, background, race, culture, age, gender, disability, values, lifestyle, perspectives or interests; creates and maintains a work environment that promotes diversity.
· Communicating with Impact: Diplomatically, logically and clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the recipient / audience and helps them understand and retain their message.
· Managing Performance: Establishes a culture which encourages CARE Tanzania employees and their units to take responsibility for achievement of high-level organizational performance by constant improvement in business processes, skills, behaviors and contributions; working with managers to set ‘smart’ objectives consisting of clear milestones; Identify development needs; Providing constructive and continuous feedback by managers.
· Facilitating Change: Supports and manages the change process at CARE-Tanzania by developing a culture affirmative of change; encouraging others to seek and act upon opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; critically analyzing evolving and fluid situations; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace; actively engaging with resistance to change.
· Strengthening Partnership: Identifying and utilizing opportunities within and outside of CARE Tanzania to develop effective strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas/departments/units or external organizations to achieve CARE’s objectives.
· Coaching: Sets challenging performance expectations while clearly communicating confidence in the individual's ability to excel; addresses performance gaps; rewards and celebrates accomplishments.
· Management Excellence: Makes the connection between values and performance. Influences the performance of others, and ultimately, the performance of the organization. Sets direction, coaches & develops, promotes staff wellness & safety, practices & promotes compliance, models gender equity & diversity, communicates effectively.
· Building Commitment: Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifies one’s own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved.
· Initiating Action: Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; takes decisive action to achieve goals in times of uncertainty or in fluid contexts; is proactive.

Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply

MODE OF APPLICATION: Apply through hrm@co.care.org to Country Director by 07 October 2014 with a motivation letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and 3 Referees.

1. Social Change & Development Officer –SCDO 1 (Full Time)
Location: Turiani - Morogoro, Tanzania
Job Description: The GWEP Social change and development officer will be responsible for day to day implementation of program activities to ensure realization of program outcomes.

Report to: Program Coordinator, Turiani –Morogoro, Tanzania

Key Responsibilities:
1. Ensure support is given to VSL members to develop profitable IGAs, including advice on branding, packaging and value addition;
2. Support and or train VSL members to advocate for women’s rights to land;
3. Facilitate IG women and male counterparts sensitization on women’s rights;
4. Give support to IG women, men and boys for collective action initiatives for the fulfillment of women’s rights (including IG women’s participation in local-level decision-making processes);
5. Coordinate spaces/forums for accommodating interactions and dialogues between IG and duty bearers established;
6. Ogranise ( in collaboration with CBTs) for members of VSL groups to be trained to track public resources;
7. Ensure that duty bearers at local and national level are sensitized on women’s rights;
8. Prepare narrative reports (activity based reports, weekly, monthly, case studies, quotaly e.t.c) and all other reports as guided by PC;
9. Monitor and evaluate all project activities and ensure that all relevant data collected and reported correctly;
10. Any other duties that may be assigned by the Program coodinator.

Education and Experience
Essential:
• Degree level education.
• Two to five years of work experience in areas relating to women empowerment.
• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English.
• Proven report writing skills
• Computer literacy
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable:
• Good working knowledge of local language.
• Knowledge of VSL
Valid motorbike driving licence.



TO APPLY:
Interested candidates for the above positions should submit an application letter indicating the position applied for, a copy of their CV, and names and contact information (email addresses and telephone numbers) of three referees.


Applications should be submitted by Monday, 15th September, 2014 to WECA through e-mail wecamvomero_tz@yahoo.co.uk or through P.O. Box 32 Turiani Morogoro, Tanzania.

Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

PATH is seeking a Social and Behavior Change Manager, based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to provide strategic direction and leadership for communications initiatives promoting HIV prevention and treatment, healthy behaviors, and demand for quality HIV products and services for the anticipated USAID Tanzania proposal, Comprehensive Community HIV Prevention Project for Key and Vulnerable Populations. The goal of the program is to improve human capital through a sustained reduction in new HIV infections in Tanzania in support of the Government of Tanzania’s (GOT) commitment to HIV prevention.
Principal duties and responsibilities include:
Provide technical oversight, leadership, and strategic direction to social and behavior change (SBC) related activities and partnerships
Advise the Chief of Party on technical issues related to SBC strategies, interventions, and innovations;
Liaise with community and national stakeholders and create networks with other partners, including with key population groups;
Mobilize social and political support at all levels to create and sustain an enabling environment for the delivery of key interventions;
Raise awareness of HIV prevention services at the national, district, and community levels.
Ensure that social and behavior change initiatives are implemented in accordance with and consistent with national standards and guidance
Analyze the episodic nature of HIV risk-taking behaviors and the factors that account for change and/or stability of such behaviors
Use evidence-based data to develop effective communication and advocacy strategies that include addressing gender norms, stigma, and discrimination;
Use evidence-based, theory-informed, integrated and comprehensive behavioral interventions for specific targeted populations;
Develop, oversee implementation, and monitor work plans and budgets related to the project’s individual and community behavior change efforts, and coordinate and monitor activities implemented by partner organizations;
Carry out regular monitoring and support visits;
Participate in project activities according to the project work plan.
Contribute to the identification and scaling-up of best practices in behavior change interventions.
Participate in the documentation and dissemination of project activities.
Conceptualize and implement a capacity building strategy aimed at increasing the effectiveness of project partners to lead state-of-the art HIV prevention communication programming in the future;
Stay current with latest technical knowledge and programming experience in SBC related to HIV, and incorporate latest research and programming into program and communications strategies;
Utilize evidence-based approaches and best practices to address gender-based constraints and opportunities in all aspects of comprehensive HIV prevention.

Desired Skills and Experience
Required Skills
Demonstrated ability to design effective SBC strategies, interventions, campaigns, and materials.
Demonstrated skills in communications strategy development, marketing, and/or social marketing, preferably in the health sector and in the Tanzanian country context;
Demonstrated management capabilities.
Excellent knowledge of SBC and community dialogue principles and techniques
Exceptional interpersonal, teamwork, and partnering skills.
Proven ability to conceptualize, plan, and execute ideas as well as transfer knowledge and skills.
Proven ability to achieve project results.
Ability to organize and implement trainings.
Excellent communication skills; spoken and written English essential.
Demonstrated ability to think innovatively and work collaboratively.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals regardless of background, education, or economic status.
Supervisory skills and mastery of leading a team of innovative, creative thinkers.


Required Experience
A Master's degree in public health, social sciences, or related field
A minimum of seven to ten (7-10) years of experience in designing and managing social and behavior change communication.
S/he will have solid experience in managing a range of partners/activities and maintaining good public relations and
Strong behavior change communication technical skills with responsibility for providing strategic direction and managing staff and funds.
Experience working on USAID funded projects is an advantage.
Experience working in Tanzania is required.
Knowledge of Tanzania's health system and its functions.
Experience in developing and monitoring budgets.
Expertise and experience working on gender programming and adolescent girl programming a plus.
PATH is an international nonprofit organization that transforms global health through innovation. We take an entrepreneurial approach to developing and delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from lifesaving vaccines and devices to collaborative programs with communities. Through our work in more than 70 countries, PATH and our partners empower people to achieve their full potential.


If you're interested in this position please send your application and resume to swaweru@path.org

World Vision Tanzania Jobs , June 2014

Thank you for your interest in a Career with World Vision Tanzania. Here is a list of our active job postings:
Project Facilitator - Animal Scientist --- Apply before 10th, June 2014
Cluster Team Leader (2 Positions) --Apply before 10th June,2014
Loan and Credit Officer (1 Position)---Apply before 10th June, 2014
Project Accountant (1 Position)--Apply before 10th June, 2014
Chief Of Operations (1 Position) ----Apply before 6th June, 2014
Driver--Apply before22nd June, 2014
Project Facilitator - Agribusiness-- Apply before 30th June 2014
Sustainable Livelihood and Economic Development Specialist-- Apply before 30th June 2014

POSITION DESCRIPTION:




From the mwanachi of 6th May
DATE OF ISSUANCE: 5th May 2014
POSITION TITLE: National Professional Officer - HIV/AIDS
GRADE LEVEL: NOC as per United Nations salary scale
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Special Service Agreement (SSA)
DURATION: 1 Year (Renewable upon availability of funds)
DUTY STATION: Dar es Salaam
CLOSING DATE: 21st May 2014

Under the overall guidance of the WHO Representative and with a view to achieve the expected results set out in the relevant WHO/Tanzania biennial work plans in accordance with WHO's Country Cooperation Strategy with Tanzania, the National Professional Officer-HIV/AIDS provides support to the Government of Tanzania, NGOs and Associations of People Living With HIV/AIDS, UN Working Group on HIV/AIDS and DPG-AIDS on policy issues and the development, implementation and evaluation of the national multi-sectoral strategic framework and the health sector HIV/AIDS strategy; contributes to strengthening the national capacity to plan and implement the health sector component of the national multi-sectoral response to the HIVIAIDS epidemic; collaborates with UNAIDS; provides technical support and follow up on all HIV/A1DS activities supported by WHO.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the guidance and supervision of the WHO Representative, the incumbent will perform the following specific responsibilities:
V Support the Ministries of Health (Mainland & Zanzibar) in developing strategies for increased and equitable access to H IV prevention services within the health sector (HIV Testing and Counselling, blood safety, STI management, voluntary medical male circumcision, positive health dignity and prevention etc.)
Provision of quality policy advice and technical support to national authorities, civil society organizations and other stakeholders to fonnulate strategies for HIV interventions for key affected populations
Assist Ministries of Health to build technical skills as well as streJ9thening organizational capacity for planning and designing routine HIV drug resistance surveillance.
Provide guidance and technical support to the Ministries of Health for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of health sector component of the national Multi-sectoral response to HIV/AIDS
To contribute to the work of the AIDS programme related to operational research and the documentation of best practices in HIV prevention, treatment and care;
Prepares monthly progress reports of activities accomplished.
Undertake any other tasks/duties as may be assigned from time to time

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS
Education (Qualifications):
Essential:
University degree in medicine plus advanced degree in any of the following disciplines:
Public Health, Socio-medical Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Experience:
Essential:
In-depth knowledge and understanding of the local, regional and global responses to HIV and AIDS; v Proven competence in epidemiological surveillance, research and/or modem training skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships,
Experience working with the Ministry of Health, international agency or NGO,
Minimum of 7 years practical experience in planning, implementing and evaluating HIV/AIDS prevention and control activities,
Excellent written and oral communication in English and Kiswahili, v Excellent computer skills [n data management and word-processing.
Experience with the UN and knowledge of UN processes is an advantage.
Desirable:
Substantial experience of working in collaboration with National Ministries, Non-Governmental, and other UN Organizations
Experience of the procedures and practices of the World Health Organization
Experience in the policy development processes associated with environment and sustainable development issues
Communication: Excellent knowledge of English or Swahili, with ability to work in the other languages. Other Skills (e.g. IT): Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc) with an emphasis on Excel or a similar workbook application.




APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:




Applicants will initially be evaluated based on documentation submitted with the application letter, then high ranked applicants will be invited for interview. Therefore, it is essential that applicants submit hard copies of application letter, plus copies of a detailed CV, passport size photograph, copies of certificates and testimonials to WHO Representative,
Attention:
Operations Officer,
P.O. Box 9292,
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.




IF YOU ARE QUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION
PLEASE FOLLOW THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

At Miti Health, we are on a mission to transform health delivery in Kenya by empowering healthcare providers and improving health outcomes for patients. We do this by developing Android-based tools for providers to use to manage sales & inventory and to ensure that they are sourcing high-quality medication from suppliers.
Miti Health was started in 2013 by a multidisciplinary team from Stanford University and UC Berkeley that is passionate about supporting the health sector in East Africa. Our work is funded by the Biodesign Program and Center for Innovation in Global Health at Stanford, and we were recently awarded a D-Prize for our innovative approach to improving the distribution of medication and healthcare delivery for the bottom of the pyramid. Our goal is to build and scale systems rapidly to support thousands of providers and medication suppliers in East Africa. With a network of this size, the power of Miti Health becomes transformative, with the ability to assess disease prevalence and medication quality across the region and drive improvements in delivery of healthcare.
Responsibilities
We seek a professional with a proven track record of management in difficult settings to lead operations and business development for Miti Health in Kenya as we pilot and scale our model. The candidate will work remotely with a team based in the US, Europe, and Kenya. Based on experience and interest, the manager will lead on some or all of the following core functional areas -
Manage operations: design the pilot structure which will rigorously test our model, manage the implementation team, design sales systems, oversee data collection, and design payment systems and testing pricing models. Also refine operations and iterate on cost assumptions using findings from the pilot as we prepare to scale these systems.
Build strategic partnerships: build relationships with healthcare groups and pharmaceutical suppliers, importers, and manufacturers that will allow them to leverage our network and technology to streamline interactions with providers. Work with the product team to design additional features accordingly.
Support product team: use feedback and information gathered from users, potential customers, and others to work closely with the product team to refine our technology and design new features.
Support fundraising activities: work closely with the managing director to source fundraising leads and build new funding relationships to fuel our growth.
Evaluate and innovate: develop data collection systems to assess our impact and cost-effectiveness and communicate this with the team. This information will be used to refine service delivery using small-scale experiments to test innovations in service delivery. Successful innovations will be rolled into ongoing operations as we scale.
Tell the world about Miti Health: develop our marketing and communications strategy to ensure that we are effectively communicating our mission and model to both target customers and potential funders. As a function of this, oversee our website, social media, fliers, blog posts, stock photography, and other items as-needed.
Qualifications:
Strong operational work experience driving results in an early-stage organization
Proven record of leadership and people management
Previous experience working in developing countries (East Africa preferred)
Interest in working with a diverse and multi-disciplinary team
Effective communicator and extremely strong written and spoken English
Strong problem solving skills including decision making and time management
Entrepreneurial nature, creativity, resourcefulness, and a sense of humor
Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite and Adobe Photoshop
Miti Health is driven by our mission to build systems that will have a large-scale impact, providing better healthcare through technology. We see our people as our greatest asset, and we have a dynamic and engaged team working full and part-time on this project. We can currently offer extremely modest compensation and travel, with the possibility for a future increase in compensation and full-time work as we scale.


How to Apply


Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@mitihealth.org with the subject line “East Africa Fellow Application.”

ActionAid started its operation in Tanzania in 1998. ActionAid Tanzania (AATZ) envisions seeing Tanzania without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys his/her right to a life of dignity. Currently, AATZ is looking for a qualified, experienced and self-motivated person from its internal staff to fill in the following post:

Job Title: Sponsorship officer

Reports to: Sponsorship Manager

Department: Sponsorship

Job Role: The holder of this position will assist the Sponsorship Manager in planning and implementing all sponsorship activities in the programme. Also be responsible in Coordinating sponsorship activities and to prepare progress reports at the head office and to sponsors; carrying out all computer based and administrative processes relating to child sponsorship as per the standards laid down in the communication and NK manuals.

Key Responsibilities

· Support the Sponsorship Manager in the preparation of annual operating plan for the sponsorship department and ensure its effective implementations

· Ensure LRPs budgeted for child related activities contribute to CSP and facilitate smooth integration of programme and child sponsorship activities

· Ensure that bi annual supporter communication plan is produced and implemented

· Management of supporter’s communication including child messages, photo updates in a year Ensure effective documentation of all supporter communication recorded in NK system and manual files

· Collecting case studies, reviewing, editing, sharing the drafts with Funding Affiliates, designing the artwork for Next Step Annual Report and dispatch to Next Step supporters

· Sending the reporting period reports to General fund supporters quarterly basis in a year.

· Assist Local Right Program officers in collecting and documenting background data for children and community in the existing and new LRP as per OSS guidelines.

· Reviewing, editing and translation of reports from LRPs for sending them to supporters

· Facilitating a mutual relationship between sponsorship programme and stakeholders i.e. Community, NGOs, CBOs etc

· Maintaining usual advisory support to LRPs team to ensure stability of sponsorship programme at LRP level

· Managing supporter queries by ensuring that all sponsor queries are responded accordingly to the supporter’s request

· Managing supporters visits by log in supporter visit plan and ensure that they are aware of child sponsorship and child protection policies

· Database management by ensuring children information are updated which including logging the child messages and updating photos

· Uploading reports progress and community newsletters for supporters on NK system

· Preparation of sponsorship materials for LRPs



Qualification and Experience:



• At least two (2) years’ experience in community development related work

Qualification and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication/Graphic Design/Advertisement or its equivalent from a reputable higher learning institution.



Training in;

ü Human Rights Based Approach added advantage



Skills and Abilities:

· Able to work on advanced computer design package e.g. Adobe InDesign

· Computer skill (Microsoft office package)

· Excellent report writing skills

· Good organizational and management skills

· Ability to work under pressure.

· Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.

· Good command of English, Swahili

· Self-motivated, enthusiastic, energetic

· Attention to detail

· Ability to remain calm

· Confident, assertive, forward thinking with good judgments

· Ability to motivate and influence others



To apply submit your updated curriculum vitae with a motivation letter directly to HROD and SS Manager, through E-mail: jobs.tanzania@actionaid.org





Closing date: 11th May 2014 at 14.00hrs. Please clearly indicate “Application for AA Tanzania SPONSORSHIP OFFICER” in your email subject. We respect all candidates but we can only respond to shortlisted candidates. Although all applications will be considered on their individual merit, suitably qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.

Requisition Number 14-0022
Post Date 4/22/2014
Title Gender Based Violence Advisor
City Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Position Type Proposal (Contingent Upon Award)

Description For over 30 years, in more than 100 countries, IntraHealth International has empowered health workers to better serve communities in need. IntraHealth fosters local solutions to health care challenges by improving health worker performance, strengthening health systems, harnessing technology, and leveraging partnerships.

In collaboration with governments, nongovernmental organizations, and private-sector organizations around the world, IntraHealth champions the needs and contributions of health workers—from doctors and nurses to community health workers to health facility managers—and works to ensure they have the tools, supplies, information, training, and support they need to provide communities they serve with the best possible opportunity for health and well-being.

IntraHealth International is seeking a Gender Based Violence (GBV) Advisor to be based in Dar Es Salaam. This position is contingent upon available funding.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The GBV Advisor will provide technical leadership and assistance in the planning, organizing, implementing, and monitoring and evaluating of all gender integration activities for an upcoming project.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Provide the most up-to-date technical programmatic support in GBV strategies and integration into Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services, while ensuring compliance with the government, donor and project requirements and standards.
• In collaboration with regional and district teams, oversee, supervise and manage performance of all sites implementing GBV and other gender integration activities Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) in supported districts.
• Support all project GBV training activities including trainings on GBV clinical management and referral to health care workers in supported facilities and orientation training to support personnel and responsible police units.
• Oversee the development of district directories of GBV resources in order to clarify the supportive referral points that are available to GBV survivors.
• Develop annual GBV work plan and budget in consultation with other program team members, finance and M&E team, and monitor the implementation of GBV strategies and work plans.
• Identify and monitor GBV-related project indicators.
• Conduct/support institutional GBV audits and service-level GBV sensitivity assessments and use data to promote GBV integration and improved service quality.
• Coordinate program work with other donors and implementing partners, e.g., United States Government President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) GBV Initiative partners.
• Maintain up-to-date statistics and GBV program data in collaboration with the M&E department for the project’s performance reporting.
• Assist in gender assessment for the project and design of gender strategy
• Document best practices and lessons learned in implementing GBV integration activities in the project. Write reports, success stories, technical briefs and abstracts for presentations.

Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or Master’s degree in gender, health and development, or public health and 6 or more years work experience, at least 3 of which should be in GBV and SRH. Experience as a trainer with a strong track record of implementing training strategies and programs. Experience working with a range of local government officials and government health facilities and with international donor-funded programs is desirable. Conversant with national GBV health sector response policies and guidelines, human rights, ethics, and forensics. Additional requirements include:

• Ability to function in a leadership capacity, independently and in team settings;
• Conceptual thinker with excellent organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail;
• Strong oral and written English and Kiswahili communication skills and fluency in both languages;
• Computer literacy with standard business software (including Word, Excel and Power Point);
• Must be capable of working independently to implement the duties described above; and
• Willingness to travel within the country 40% of his/her work time.

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Location: Tanzania
Job Code: 589
# of openings: 1
Description VACANCY
TITLE: TECHNICAL ADVISOR- FAMILY PLANNING AND REPRODUCTIVE
HEALTH CLINICAL SERVICES
PROJECT: RESPOND TANZANIA PROJECT (RTP)
REPORT TO: SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR-CLINICAL SERVICES
DUTY STATION: DAR ES SALAAM
Engender Health works to improve the health and well-being of people in the poorest communities of the world. We do this by sharing our expertise in sexual and reproductive health and transforming the quality of health care. We promote gender equity, advocate for sound practices and policies, and inspire people to assert their rights to better, healthier lives. Working in partnership with local organizations, we adapt our work in response to local needs.
The RESPOND Tanzania Project (RTP) is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through an Associate Award under the RESPOND Leader with Associates (LWA) award, and is managed by Engender Health in partnership with the Meridian Group International, and the Population Council. The program focuses on the informed and voluntary use of long-acting and permanent methods of contraception (LA/PMs), scale-up and strengthening of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT), decentralization of comprehensive post abortion care (cPAC) services and building capacity for delivery of health facilities to respond to gender-based violence (GBV) and violence against children (VAC).
EngenderHealth Tanzania Country Office is now seeking the expression of interests for the position of Technical Advisor- Family Planning and Reproductive Health Clinical Services for its RESPOND Tanzania Project based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This position is open for Tanzania national candidates only.
Job summary
The RESPOND Tanzania Project works with the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, regional and districts health authorities, communities-based organizations, non-governmental organizations, faith-based organization and community-level champions to increase the advocacy for, access to and use of family planning/reproductive health (FP/RH) services nationwide. FP/RH clinical service activities are one of the largest components of our project and require technical skills in a variety of areas, including service delivery methods; training; supervision and quality assurance, counseling for informed choice; and contraceptive technology updates.
The Technical Advisor/Clinical Services (TA/Clinical Services) will work with the Senior Technical Advisor (STA) Clinical Services to oversee the planning and implementation of activities and the capacity building of local counterparts to improve access to FP/RH services, including long-acting and permanent methods of contraception, comprehensive post abortion care and emergency obstetric care services. S/he must be a medical professional with vision, strategic planning skills and an understanding of the integration of maternal and reproductive health services with family planning to ensure efficient and effective services for the Tanzania healthcare system.
Specific duties
As a technical resource person she/he will work with the Senior Technical Advisor (STA) Clinical Services in programming initiatives to improve clinical services for FP/RH at the national, regional and district level.
Direct/oversee the capacity building for government agencies and other partners in clinical services such as: quality of care; services delivery; training of trainers and training supervision and contraceptive security.
Direct/oversee specific activities to improve the integration of FP in other reproductive health services nationwide; and to improve and strengthen post-abortion care services; especially access to FP counseling and services in the post-abortion period.
Synthesize and analyze data and write reports for routine reporting and to disseminate lessons learned and best practices.
Assist with developing and writing technical and/or research papers that document the achievement and success stories from project implementation focusing on FP/RH clinical services.
Conduct supportive supervision to the FOs to monitor Engenderhealth’s support to districts.
With the STA for Clinical Services, identify specific areas of technical needs and coordinate the provision of the required technical support to each FO.
To participate and effectively represent EngenderHealth in technical meetings involving special functions, program reviews and other related meetings.
Perform any other duty assigned by his/her supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated technical expertise in public, private and NGO RH services,
Demonstrated experience working collegially with other technical team members, experts and staff from the public, private and NGO sector.
Demonstrated capacity to oversee development/implementation of work plans, with a results orientation.
Exceptional interpersonal communication, team work, partnering and consensus-building skills, with the capacity to work with minimum supervision.
Ability to coordinate, prioritize and organize workload to meet specific deadline.
Familiarity with the health sector and local government structures in Tanzania
Strong supervisory and management skills.
Demonstrated training skills, including workshop facilitation.
Excellent English and Kiswahili writing and oral communication skills. Fluency in both languages preferred.
Strong computer skills necessary for data analysis and reporting, and preparation of presentations.
Experience in writing technical documents in English preferred.
Ability to travel up-country up to 30% of time.
Qualifications:
Must be a trainer or a service provider in Long acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) and permanent methods (PM)
Medical or related degree and licensed medical professional in Tanzania
Master’s Degree in Public Health or other social sciences is an added advantage
Over 5 years clinical services delivery experience, either hands-on or in supervision of reproductive health/family planning maternal and child health programs.
Excellent clinical monitoring and training skills.
Experience in program design and family planning/reproductive health programs is desirable
Experience in presenting findings, results and lessons learnt to a variety of audiences.
Strong written and verbal communications skills in English
Experience with donor funded programs (especially USAID) is an added advantage


How to Apply

To Apply:
Please visit the careers page at www.engenderhealth.org
EngenderHealth is an equal opportunity employer

POSITION DESCRIPTION:



From the Guardian of 11th April
PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms-vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations-that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity. By mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle their greatest health needs. Together, we deliver measurable results that disrupt the cycle of poor health. ,
PATH is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions to implement it’s strategy which is based on the premise that better data, plus better decisions, will lead to better health outcomes. Its vision is to empower countries to enhance immunization and overall health service delivery through improved data collection, quality, and use. The BID Initiative will shine a light on the challenges surrounding data collection, quality, and use, and identify practical, country-owned, country-led solutions in immunization that could spread to other health interventions.

Change Management Lead – Tracking Code 6022
The Change Management Lead will play a key role in the implementation of the work in Tanzania. The Change Management Lead will provide leadership and support in the adoption and overall behavior change and quality improvement work related to the quality and use of immunization data in Tanzania. This position will guide the work of a technical team working’ directly with health facilities to implement new systems and new methods across the health system. The Change Management Lead will work to develop and evolve the methodologies, tools, and processes for use by this team and to be implemented through the BID Initiative work. The Change Management Lead will report to the BID Initiative Deputy Director, Tanzania (based in Dar es Salaam).
How to Apply

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:



Detailed job descriptions and application instructions
Please visit our website http://www.path.org for more details on these positions. Qualified candidates should submit their resume and cover letter online to apply through our website not later than Friday, April 18, 2014. We appreciate your application but only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
PATH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

POSITION: PROGRAM OFFICER – COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION TCCP – 2 POSITIONS
Organizational Context:
CARE is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to fighting poverty and social injustice with a special emphasis on women and girls. CARE Tanzania is part of CARE International, whose vision is to seek a world of hope, tolerance, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security. CARE International is a global force and a partner of choice within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. We are known everywhere for our unshakable commitment to the dignity of people. CARE Tanzania and partners contribute to the empowerment of the most marginalized and vulnerable rural women and girls to exercise their rights.


Job Summary
Tanzania Capacity and Communications Project (TCCP) is a five year project whose goal is to increase the adoption of safer behaviors by Tanzanian adults and high risk populations (adult and youth) to prevent or manage HIV infection, support the up-take of family planning to reduce unmet need, and address maternal, newborn, and child health. The project is being implemented in 10 priority regions in Tanzania, including Mwanza and Simiyu regions. CARE Tanzania jointly implements this project with the Center for Communication Programs of the John Hopkins School of Public Health.
The purpose of the Program Officer- Community Mobilization position is to effectively implement the program’s BCC activities at the community level. He/she oversees the proper implementation of the community based BCC activities of the program, in collaboration with other team members. He/she is also responsible for assisting the program manager in program initiative designing, planning, budget preparation, reporting and learning. S/he is expected to maintain effective working relationships with other staff working with other CARE program initiatives and impact groups, key government partners and NGOs working in the same geographic areas.


Working at the district and village levels, The Program Officer – Community Mobilization is responsible for preparing and disseminating key messages related to HIV/AIDS Prevention, Family Planning and MNCH through innovative community-based communication tools and methodologies, appropriate to different audiences within target communities. S/he works with partners to design trainings, establish supportive social and peer networks and other community-based activities. S/he establishes implements and monitors peer education programs for youths, women and other members in the targeted community.


S/he is expected to maintain effective working relationships with other CARE staff working with other CARE program initiatives and impact groups, as well as JHU staff.


Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Job Responsibility #1: Program Initiative Implementation and Activity Planning and Budgeting


35 % of time

· Facilitate participatory planning learning and action with the partners, target communities and LGAs in line with Program Initiative objectives.
· Participate in the testing and adaptation, in collaboration with other program team of staff and partners, the program’s theory of change;
· Prepare and implement work plans (e.g. quarterly, monthly) and activity budgets for BCC community mobilization component in Simiyu or Geita region.




Job Responsibility #2: Community Mobilization and Resource Mobilization


15 % of time

· Design, facilitate and document the prioritization of participatory learning and action problems with selected communities and develop action plans.
· Apply a rights based approach, mobilizing the commitment of community leaders, elected counsellors community resource people and government extension workers (building community competence-read leadership competence-around BCC for HIV/AIDS prevention and increase in Family Planning uptake).
· Enable the active engagement of groups that are often overlooked (e.g. adolescent girls, poorer households) in community discussions and planning processes.
· Advice and support women in the implementation of the identified and prioritized problems.
· Ensure that communities take a lead in their development activities, while CARE giving support and facilitating role.
· Facilitate the implementation of action plans.



Job Responsibility #4: Provide Capacity Building and Organizational Development (OD) technical assistance


25% of time

· Participate in the organizational capacity assessment. Review with groups and colleagues the OD needs and design a process of OD support for the groups/partners in the program area. For sub-grantee partners, this includes an organizational capacity improvement plan.
· Support the building of organizational capacity of partners and stakeholders to ensure their development and sustainability at the community level.
· Develop sustainability strategies with respective local community groups
· Support groups to develop, test and use materials, events, activities that enable them to raise voice on the issue of concern.
· Strengthen local community groups’ technical resource capacity at community level.
· Conduct participatory technical needs assessment as per intervention.
· Translate training and technical information for use at community level.
· Facilitate identification of innovative community resource persons and leaders for technical training.
· Translate training and technical information materials for use at community level.



Job Responsibility #5: Alliance Building and Networking


10% of time

· Establish effective work relationship with CBO, FBO and LGA partners on BCC activities at the regional and district levels.
· Develop a network of contacts at the regional and district level to support strategies priorities with other organizations with similar concerns and experience (e.g. to support organizational development of CBOs, broadening the scope and impact of the Program)



Job Responsibility #6: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning and Reporting


10% of time

· Participate in developing a monitoring/evaluation and impact measurement system including, identifying key indicators in collaboration with main actors at community and district level.
· Facilitate and participate in reflective learning forums (meetings, workshops, etc) internally and externally with program initiative stakeholders.
· Implement forward accountability mechanisms to monitor and assess our program quality and impact with those we work with.
· Prepare reports on program initiatives assigned, and document lessons and experience.
· Directly connected to national targets (e.g from the MKUKUTA).
· Share experiences at region and district level.
· Keep up to date with developments in assigned technical/functional area, including best practice examples and ensure ongoing personal development and learning.



Job Responsibility #7: Promote Gender Equality (including)


All of time

· Practice a behaviour that is consistent with CARE’s core values and promotion of gender and diversity goals.
· Provide support in conducting gender analysis and facilitate gender mainstreaming in all program activities.
· Create gender awareness and facilitate women participation in all program activities.



Job Responsibility #8: Perform Other Duties as Assigned (including)


5% of time

· When applicable, participate in emergency response and recovery efforts in the event of an emergency in his/her program area.


Problem Solving
Level 1 and 2, primarily 2 because many of the job responsibilities are clearly defined. However, interpolative skills are required given his/her interactions with the community and behavioral change interventions of the program initiative.
Qualifications (Know-How)
Education/Training
Required
· Bachelor’s degree in community development, social work, education or related field.


Desired
· Advanced Degree in community development or related field.


Experience
Required
· At least two years of previous work in community development.
· Practical experience in application of participatory approaches and tools.
· Skills and experience in building partnership and commitment to program initiative’s objectives.


Desired
· Experience of working with local partners including government authorities is an asset;
· Experience in implementing community BCC activities.


Technical Skills
Required
· Personal integrity living up to CARE Tanzania’s core values of commitment, accountability, respect, effectiveness and diversity;
· Ability to work and communicate with a range of stakeholders including policymakers and government officials, NGOs, community representatives;
· Strong ability to engage with communities and capability in being proactive to organize community activities using community mobilization methodologies and practices
· Knowledge and understanding of gender analysis in rural communities
· A high level of individual initiative, planning and good judgment. High competency in database and using/applying analytical software;
· Conversant with adult learning methodology with excellent ability to build capacity;
· Demonstrated ability to make judgment calls and decisions with respect to monitoring and evaluation activities, within delegated authority, that impact significantly;
· Good monitoring skills
· Concentration, accuracy and attention to details are required.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a fluent writing style and good knowledge and practical use of both English and Kiswahili Solid report-writing skills
· Solid report-writing skills
· Computer literacy with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Suite;
· Ensuring that gender and power dynamics related to procurement are taken into consideration;
· Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, sensitivity to HIV/AIDS and participatory approach and sustainable development.
· Ability to thrive in team environments, with a strong understanding of diversity and other cultures
· Ability to drive a motorcycle with a valid Driving license




Competencies
· Excellence: Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; successfully completes assignments; sets standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed; ensures interactions and transactions are ethical and convey integrity.
· Respect: Behaves in a manner that reflects a true belief in and appreciation for the dignity and potential of all human beings. Gaining other people’s confidence and setting an environment of trust and openness.
· Diversity: Promotes, values and respects each individual’s unique qualities, background, race, culture, age, gender, disability, values, lifestyle, perspectives or interests; creates and maintains a work environment that promotes diversity.
· Integrity: Maintains social, ethical, and organizational norms; firmly adheres to codes of conduct and ethical principles inherent to CARE.
· Planning and Organizing: Establishes courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently and effectively in accordance with CARE’s core values.
· Communicating with Impact: Diplomatically, logically and clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the recipient / audience and helps them understand and retain their message.
· Adaptability: Effectively manages changing environments in the organization; maintains effectiveness when dealing with multiple and conflicting priorities across different cultural settings or during emergency and crisis situations.
· Initiating Action: Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; takes decisive action to achieve goals in times of uncertainty or in fluid contexts; is proactive.
· Building Commitment: Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifies one’s own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved.
· Contribute to Team Success: Actively participates as a member of a team or work unit to move the team/unit toward the completion of shared goals.
· Strengthening Partnerships: Identifying and utilizing opportunities within and outside of CARE Tanzania to develop effective strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas/departments/units or external organizations to achieve CARE’s objectives.


Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply





MODE OF APPLICATION: Apply through hrm@co.care.org to Country Director by 24 April 2014 with a motivation letter, detailed CV including 3 Referees

POSITION: GENDER ADVISOR

Organisational Context:

CARE is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to fighting poverty and social injustice with a special emphasis on women and girls. CARE Tanzania is part of CARE International, whose vision is to seek a world of hope, tolerance, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security. CARE International is a global force and a partner of choice within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. We are known everywhere for our unshakable commitment to the dignity of people. CARE Tanzania and partners contribute to the empowerment of the most marginalized and vulnerable rural women and girls to exercise their rights.

Job Summary:

With gender inequality being one of the underlying causes of poverty and social injustice and with gender mainstreaming being one of key intervention strategies to fight poverty and defend dignity, gender is integral part of the program quality and learning (PQL) function at CARE Tanzania. Whereas the primary responsibility of the PQL function is to promote reflective learning leading to program quality and evidence of program impact, the primary responsibility of the Gender Coordinator (GC) is to coordinate CARE Tanzania’s efforts to better mainstream gender at work place and in its Mwangaza Program work. Accordingly, and guided by the Mwangaza program document, the PQL Strategy, and the Gender Policy and/or Strategy, the GC shall have the responsibility and authority for efficient, effective and harmonious integration of gender transformative approaches/strategies in CARE Tanzania’s work, building of staff and partner capacities in gender mainstreaming and transformative approaches, facilitation of reflective sessions on gender work, and facilitation of CARE Tanzania’s participation in strategic gender forums, networks and alliances.

The GC reports directly to the Program Quality & Learning (PQL) Director and is one of the senior program leaders at CARE Tanzania. S(he) is first of all responsible and accountable to the PQL Team to provide expert knowledge in gender mainstreaming or transformation within and through the team. Secondly, s(he) is responsible and accountable to the Senior Program Management Team (SPMT) to actively participate in their team activities.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks


Job Responsibility #1: Coordination of Gender-transformative Programming at CARE Tanzania

30% of time


· Facilitating the promotion of CARE Tanzania’s gender policy/strategy as guided by the Mwangaza Program and CARE USA Gender Policy and coordinating its implementation.

· Providing technical advice in mainstreaming gender in the preparation of concept notes and proposals and leading the development of mission-level gender program initiatives.

· Assisting and guiding gender Focal Point Persons (FPPs) on mainstreaming gender in the work of program initiatives and of program offices.

· Managing CO’s gender program initiatives budget, ensuring the maintenance of appropriate budgetary discipline and institutionalization of financial control mechanisms as advised by the CO and donor policies.

· Supporting and coordinating CO access to relevant gender technical assistance.

· Facilitate and lead the process of gender assessments/analysis in new and ongoing MWANGAZA initiatives.

· Support CO staff and partners to implement programme activities on women’s empowerment and in particular on Engaging Men and Boys.

· Support CO staff and partners to raise and leverage funds for promoting women’s empowerment and gender equality through the design of quality concept notes and proposals.

· Coordinate and document CO initiatives activities and contributions to commemorate international events, e.g. International Women’s Day and 16 Days of Activism.




Job Responsibility #2: Coordinate CARE Tanzania’s gender capacity building efforts 25% of time

· Lead the development of quality standards for gender transformative programming, including tools for UCP/V and gender/power analysis and gender audits and train CO staff and partners to carry out these analyses.

· Plan for, and conduct gender capacity assessment of CO staff and partners, identify capacity gaps both in terms of designing gender transformative programming and addressing issues of masculinity and engaging men and boys in promoting gender equality and equity.

· Design and provide tailor-made gender capacity building training and coaching to CO staff and partners

· Facilitate the PO gender focal point function and ensure necessary training and capacity building for gender focal points.

· Help initiatives on packaging and disseminating best practices on women’s empowerment to different audiences and for different purposes.




Job Responsibility #3: Contribute to organizational learning, knowledge sharing and impact measurement 20% of time



· Sharing innovative tools, approaches, and good practices with other actors locally, regionally and internationally, and ensuring improvement on ways of doing gender transformative programming and promote learning.

· Support CO staff and partners and facilitate reflective learning practice among CO and partners’ staff network, particularly around women’s empowerment, men engage and gender.

· Facilitate generation, documentation, coordination and management of knowledge on gender/women and girls empowerment approaches across MWANGAZA and support establishment of mechanisms for effective learning and sharing of experiences.

· Contribute to the development of CO impact measurement and knowledge management system, leading on the development of appropriate impact indicators and reflective learning systems related to gender/women and girls empowerment program (building on the ongoing impact measurement initiative at the CO) aiming at demonstrating the evidence of impact of CO programs addressing gender issues.

· Support CO staff and partners to identify and operationalize program approaches and interventions that demonstrate high impact on empowering women and girls.

· Participating in the facilitation of program quality assessment sessions in the CO, using the Program Quality Assessment Tool.

· Familiarizing program and program support staff with CI programming principles and program characteristics and CI core values and supporting them to access information on and apply relevant minimum sector and/or technical standards (e.g. SPHERE for emergencies, etc) and to develop them when required.





Job Responsibility #4: Provide strategic support to coalition building and policy engagement 20% of time

· Facilitate CO and partners’ staff representation and participation in national, regional and international networks promoting women’s empowerment, gender equality and Men Engage.

· Provide guidance CO on policy analysis of all relevant laws and policies having an effect on women and girls and lead the monitoring process of new gender related laws and policies.

· Support and facilitate CO staff and partners to generate evidence from CO programs for policy engagement and advocacy with allies and coalitions.

· Support and facilitate implementation of CARE International Gender Policy and CARE US GED strategy within the CO



Job Responsibility #4: Promote gender equality (including) All the time






· Practice a behaviour that is consistent with CARE’s core values and promotion of gender and diversity goals.

· Play a leadership role in identifying and implementing initiatives that enhance CARE’s commitment to gender and diversity.

· Support the organization to attract and retain qualified and committed staff especially women;

· Create environment to all staff to have opportunity to contribute to a variety of ideas for effective decisions making and innovation

· Foster and encourage relationship built upon trust and put in place systems and structures that support trust building ;

· Build the ability and willingness of CARE Tanzania staff to learn from each other, to respect, value, and fully capitalise on diverse people, perspectives, knowledge and innovation

· Contribute CO’s efforts on implementing CARE US Gender and Diversity (GED) strategy and capacity building and on GED as a part of GED Task Force




Job Responsibility #4: Perform other duties as assigned (including)



5% of time


· When applicable, participate in emergency response and recovery efforts in the event of an emergency in his/her program area




Competencies

· Excellence: Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; successfully completes assignments; sets standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed; ensures interactions and transactions are ethical and convey integrity.

· Respect: Behaves in a manner that reflects a true belief in and appreciation for the dignity and potential of all human beings. Gaining other people’s confidence and setting an environment of trust and openness.

· Diversity: Promotes, values and respects each individual’s unique qualities, background, race, culture, age, gender, disability, values, lifestyle, perspectives or interests; creates and maintains a work environment that promotes diversity.

· Communicating with Impact: Diplomatically, logically and clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the recipient / audience and helps them understand and retain their message.

· Facilitating Change: Supports and manages the change process at CARE-Tanzania by developing a culture affirmative of change; encouraging others to seek and act upon opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; critically analyzing evolving and fluid situations; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace; actively engaging with resistance to change.

· Strengthening Partnership: Identifying and utilizing opportunities within and outside of CARE Tanzania to develop effective strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas/departments/units or external organizations to achieve CARE’s objectives.

· Adaptability: Effectively manages changing environments in the organization; maintains effectiveness when dealing with multiple and conflicting priorities across different cultural settings or during emergency and crisis situations.

· Information Collection and Monitoring: Sets up ongoing procedures to collect, review, and synthesize information needed to manage a function, or the work within a function.

· Planning and Organizing: Establishes courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently and effectively in accordance with CARE’s core values.

· Building Commitment: Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifies one’s own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved.

· Contribute to Team Success: Actively participates as a member of a team or work unit to move the team/unit toward the completion of shared goals

· Initiating Action: Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; takes decisive action to achieve goals in times of uncertainty or in fluid contexts; is proactive



Qualifications (Know-How)

Education/Training

Required

· Advance degree in Social Science/Sustainable Development/Gender

· Extensive gender-related training experience, including training expatriate and local personnel in gender and other relevant skills

Desired:

· Masters degree in Social Science/Sustainable Development/Gender



Experience

Required

· Minimum 5 years of work experience in gender work with an International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO) at Management level;

· Strong experience in strategic planning and policy formulation

· High level of conceptual, strategic thinking;

· Experience in popular mobilisation and policy advocacy at national level and alliance and partnership building;

· Strong experience in lobbying and media work;







Desired

· Knowledge on community development, human rights, land rights, project planning and management, administration



Technical Skills

Required:

· Very good understanding of gender issues at the level of Policy influence in the national scene;

· Able to provide technical assistance in the area of gender and women’s empowerment to ensure that programmatic strategies are addressing unequal power relations;

· Highly conversant with Civil Society and Social Movement approaches on gender work at national level;

· An approach to mirror our core values: commitment, accountability, respect, effectiveness and diversity;

· Ability to work and communicate with a range of stakeholders including policymakers and government officials, NGOs, the media, community representatives;

· Strong ability to engage with communities and capability in being proactive to organize community outreach activities

· Strong writing, editing, and communications skills. Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, Internet usage;

· Ability to thrive in team environments, with a strong understanding of diversity and other cultures

· Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a fluent writing style and good knowledge and practical use of both English and Kiswahili





Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply





MODE OF APPLICATION: Apply through hrm@co.care.org to Country Director by 08 April 2014 with a motivation letter, detailed CV with 3 Referees

Sikika is a non-governmental organization that advocates for quality health services for all Tanzanians. The organization works to ensure equitable and affordable quality health care services through social accountability monitoring of health systems at all government levels. For more information please visit us at www.sikika.or.tz.

Sikika seeks to recruit the following candidates for its Dar es Salaam Office with immediate effect:

Job Title: Head of Department (1 post)

Reporting to: Head of Programs

Job Purpose: Advocate for ‘’increased availability and accessibility to quality medicines and medical supplies at all levels of health care delivery’’

Responsibilities

i. Programme delivery & Coordination

• Invest in understanding Social Accountability Monitoring approach (SAM) and using the approach -lead the team at the department level to effectively plan, organize, implement and monitor all activities in the department of Medicines & Supplies as stipulated in the Sikika strategic 2011-2015 plan

• Lead in setting performance targets for the department and for all staff members under the department in order to meet quarterly departmental and organizational targets for all activities in the department of Medicines & Supplies

• Timely coordinate all department reports (both narrative and financial) and contribute to all SIKIKA documentation such as newsletter, rapid responses to matters related to your department etc.

• In coordination and consultation with the Head of Programs, effectively and prudently spend, report and control budgets for all activities under your department

• Take an active role in carrying out evidence-based analyses of quality testing of medicines in the country and subsequently draft critical advocacy interventions

• In coordination with the Head of Programs, represent the department in all coordination activities with other CSOs and attend technical meetings related to delivery of your department

• Actively engage with local government authorities (LGAs, Full Councils) and central government, specifically MoHSW (including TFDA, MSD & PSS) and PMO-RALG on all issues relating to public health planning, budgets, implementation and monitoring with emphasis on Medicines and medical supplies

• Participate in all media activities related to your department

ii. Capacity Building and Staff Development

• Support staff members at department level in developing annual performance objectives and periodically conduct performance reviews and appraisal for each staff member

• Support staff members in identifying their own capacity gaps in delivering the department tasks and coordinate with the HR Manager and Learning Manager (M&E) in mainstreaming identified capacity gaps into SIKIKA learning plan.

• Deal with all grievances and disciplinary issues for all staff in your department and as a member of management assist the same with other employees in view of strengthening conducive working environment at Sikika

• Initiate and participate in the recruitment of staff in your department, if applicable

iii. Programme Development

• In coordination with other Head of Departments, support the Head of Programmes in the process of scaling up the program based on the lessons learned by providing technical advise and establishing linkages with other partners in Sikika’s districts

• Participate in periodic reviews of the program and take an active role in developing and reviewing SIKIKA’s strategic plan and fund raising initiatives

• As a member of management team, advice and support the ED and contribute to Sikika overall conceptualization, planning, and monitoring

• Organize and participate in the implementation of Sikika’s Monitoring and Evaluation Activities (both internal and external)

• Monitoring of department activities according to M&E framework (Outcome mapping)

• Draft various reports as required by head of programs

Qualifications: Masters degree in Social Sciences, Public Health

Requirements for the post

(i) At least three years experience in areas related to your responsibilities (ii) Excellent writing and communication skills (iii) Strong research and analytical skills (iv) High level strategic ability and advocacy skills (v) Computer skills (vi) Strong organizational and management skills

Remuneration:

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates.

If you believe you satisfy the above requirements you are encouraged to send:

(i) A cover letter explaining why your competencies and experiences are suitable for the job
(ii) an updated CV which includes your contact details and (iii) the full names and addresses of 3 references

Send your application papers to: The Human Resources and Administration Manager, Sikika, P.O Box 12183, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania or by e-mail to: jobs@sikika.or.tz.

Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) is a locally registered NGO first
established in 1994. It is the largest indigenous provider of disability rehabilitation services in the country.
CCBRT aims to improve the quality of life of people living with disabilities as well as their families and to enable
them to achieve their legitimate potential.

Duties to Include:
 Ensuring that day – to- day operating requirements for assigned alliances are effectively managed and
performance objectives are achieved. This entails a number of activities, including: developing and
maintaining relationships with all individuals involved in the alliances; planning and coordinating
implementation activities with the partner; and resolving related issues.
 Assist the Director of Alliances to ensure that the full potential of the Public – Private Partnership with
the Government of Tanzania is reached
 Contribute to the development of tools, process, and strategies employed by the alliances management
group to ensure effective coordination across the portfolio of Alliances
 Assist the Director of Alliances to ensure that CCBRT meets necessary regulatory and legal compliance

Work Experience / Skills:
 Atleast 5 years work experience ( E )
 Knowledge of disability and health managements system ( P )
 Experience in building Alliances and partnerships, particularly with Government Institutions ( E )
 Knowledge of computer ( E )
 Excellent Communication skills ( E )
 Good interpersonal skills (E )

Qualifications:
 Degree Holder in either Public or Business Administration , Health management or Human Resources
Managements ( E)


How to Apply


We are an equal opportunities employer, people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please submit a
letter of application or curriculum vitae with two references and maximum one page cover letter on why you
believe you are the right candidate for this position. Please send it via email to: recruitment@ccbrt.or.tz or by
post to the Human Resources Department, P.O Box 23310, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Tel: +255 (0) 22 260 1543,
+255 (0) 22 260 2192, Fax: +255 (0) 22 260 1544. Website: www.ccbrt.or.tz

Closing date for Applications: 31st March 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) is a locally registered NGO first
established in 1994. It is the largest indigenous provider of disability rehabilitation services in the country.
CCBRT aims to improve the quality of life of people living with disabilities as well as their families and to enable
them to achieve their legitimate potential.

Duties to Include:
 Managing and leading the HMS project, including budget, timeline and resources
 Leading CCBRT through vendor evaluation, selection and contracting.
 Managing and overseeing the implementation of chosen product, including the design, testing and
training phases, as well as post implementation
 Reporting to Steering Committee, Stakeholders and Senior Management Team on the project status
regularly.
 Managing two Project Analysts
Work Experience / Skills:
 Minimum 7 years experience of project management involving application implementations and process
re-engineering (E)
 Minimum 3 years experience in a hospital or medical field (E)
 Extensive experience working with computer systems and ERP solutions (E)
 Computer literate (Microsoft Office Suite) as well as ERP (E)
 Strong communication skills, written and verbal (in English and preferably Kiswahili) ( E )
 Organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks ( E )

Qualifications:
 Degree from any discipline (E)
 PMP (Project Management Professional) certification (P)


How to Apply


We are an equal opportunities employer, people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please submit a
letter of application or curriculum vitae with two references and maximum one page cover letter on why you
believe you are the right candidate for this position. Please send it via email to: recruitment@ccbrt.or.tz or by
post to the Human Resources Department, P.O Box 23310, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Tel: +255 (0) 22 260 1543,
+255 (0) 22 260 2192, Fax: +255 (0) 22 260 1544. Website: www.ccbrt.or.tz

Closing date for Applications: 31st March 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

IntraHealth International seeks a Public Sector Family Planning Director for an anticipated new program focused on delivering increased family planning outreach services, especially to rural women and to adolescents, and to support public sector family planning services. The Senior Public Sector Family Planning Advisor will be responsible for strengthening public sector capacity and systems related to family planning (FP) service delivery, including clinical training, in collaboration with other IntraHealth staff, project partners, and the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW). This person is responsible for providing leadership in strengthening the capacity of the public sector to provide FP services, with the intention that the processes and structures developed will lead to system improvements that will be sustainable and locally-owned.



The Senior Public Sector Family Planning Advisor plays a key role in assuring that the specific deliverables assigned to IntraHealth on the project are achieved, with particular focus on increasing provision of family planning services, especially long term and permanent methods, through the public sector to rural and remote areas. This person will be the senior member of the IntraHealth team on a national FP project and will provide immediate supervision to the IntraHealth staff working on the project to ensure overall program integrity and coordination of activities. The Senior Public Health Sector Family Planning Advisor will report to the Project Director on a day-to-day basis, and to the IntraHealth Senior Program Manager in Chapel Hill.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Provide technical leadership and expertise on family planning services in the public sector, with a focus on long term and permanent methods according to national health service policy/norms and guidelines
• Work with national and district officials, facility leaders, and communities to develop strategies, plans, and objectives that will strengthen systems to improve provision of FP services in their service areas
• Provide guidance in strategies for strengthening MOHSW capacity to deliver FP services, particularly long acting and permanent methods to men and women in rural areas, as well as to youth
• Organize and lead FP and contraceptive training programs to strengthen skills and confidence in public sector providers
• Ensure state-of—the-art clinical and technical approaches and methodologies are used in improving performance of service providers and quality FP services
• Provide input into the development of project-wide strategies and work plans to address family planning issues prioritized by the Government of Tanzania and key stakeholders in the country
• Work closely with other senior project staff to develop overall project directions, strategies, and budgets
• Serve as senior IntraHealth representative to the project and supervises performance and administrative support to other IntraHealth staff on the project
• Communicate program trends, challenges, and successes, to Chapel Hill supervisor and IntraHealth Tanzania office
• Document program activities for wider dissemination of lessons learned, and participate in conferences as time and funding allow

Desired Skills and Experience
Advanced degree in a clinical discipline, e.g. medical doctor, nurse, or clinical officer with a minimum of ten years’ experience working in the FP field in Tanzania, preferably with experience working as a FP provider. Strong knowledge, experience, and skills in providing FP services, particularly long acting and permanent methods. Substantial experience in designing and leading FP training programs for providers. Familiarity and experience working with the MOHSW health care system, and an ability to facilitate relationships and understanding with the MOHSW. Experience working on a donor-funded-funded project highly desirable.



• Demonstrated interpersonal, leadership, and management skills and ability to manage, supervise, and provide technical guidance
• Ability to achieve results in a timely manner and within a specified budget
• Fluency in English, including excellent English written and oral presentation skills; proficiency in Kiswahili highly desirable. Preference is given to Tanzanian nationals
• Willingness and ability to work independently with all stakeholders
• Willingness to working with deadlines

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Willingness to work overtime as required
• Willingness to travel throughout Tanzania to work with partners and key stakeholders, and potentially internationally, as required


How to Apply



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