Showing posts with label Social Work. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Social Work. Show all posts

GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE OFFICERS (X 2 ) POSITION

Reports to: Outreach Coordinator
Location: Mbeya and Katavi

General Overview:
These positions are located in Mbeya and Katavi Tanzania with travel throughout the Mbeya and Katavi Districts. WRP has received funding for an expansion of project activities with a focus on addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and gender norms. We are seeking for GBV Officers based in Mbeya and Katavi who will work closely with our medical and outreach partners to design strategies and coordinate all GBV and gender-related activities in two regions of the Southern Highlands (Mbeya and Katavi)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Implementation, Management and Development

Provides technical assistance with program implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all GBV activities in the Southern Highlands;
Provides support and guidance to partner NGOs to ensure quality implementation and output in relation to agreed GBV objectives;
Collects and analyzes relevant data and assist the GBV Specialist to collate and prepare reports and other key documents;
Visits the GBV program sites on a regular basis and provide technical guidance to recommend changes for improvement In program and service working closely with GBV Specialist;
Provides orientations on GBV and gender issues to key staff internally and externally as and when needed;
Monitors the effectiveness of the program on a monthly basis, and submit monthly reports to the GBV Specialist;
Collaborates with the Outreach team, Finance/Admin and Procurement and Logistics Manager to ensure that program supplies and resources are available in a timely manner to support workshops, events and research conducted by outside consultants;
Works closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation team in developing, monitoring and reporting on indicators related to GBV and gender activities;
Develops monthly budget forecasts and reconcile budgeted to expended amounts.

Staff Management:

Identifies training needs for GBV implementing partners and develop capacity building program to strengthen personnel base and implementation of programs.

Coordination and Networking:

Supports coordinates and participate in GBV taskforce / sub duster meetings with relevant partners and stakeholders;
Participates in key forums representing HJFMRI/WRP, providing key information from the field for relevant stakeholders, raise awareness on key issues relating to GBV;
Maintains strong working relationships with all relevant stakeholders throughout program cycle and devise appropriate capacity building strategies to ensure development and sustainability Of all GBV program
Specialist and Outreach Director and Director HJFMRI HIV Program.

Qualifications:
Master's degree in public health, gender, behavioral sciences or related field preferred but will consider Candidates with a Bachelor's degree and five years experience in women's/human rights.
At least 3 years experience implementing GBV related initiatives which can include a combination of community-based awareness-raising and prevention and/or facility based work developing capacity of (training) service provide.rs to respond meaningfully to GBV.
Demonstrated understanding of the link between gender norms, GBV and HIV Vulnerability.
Demonstrated understanding of the Tanzanian and Southern Highlands contexts
Experience with monitoring and evaluation of GBV focused interventions, preferably under PEPFAR.
Proficiency in English required; proficiency in Kiswahili preferred Ability to travel in county up to 50% of the time.



APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:



Walter Reed Program is seeking qualified candidate to fill the positions below. Cover letters and resumes should be sent to the Human Resources
Manager, P.O. Box 6396, Mbeya

NOTE: to be considered, applicants must put the TITTLE Of THE JOB
'In the SUBJECT LINE. Those who do not meet the minimum requirements as detailed below should not submit applications.

Child Counselor : Nyarugusu Camp, Kasulu



Background:

This position is responsible for providing clinical counseling to children who have undergone trauma in Nyarugusu refugee camp, Kasulu district, Kigoma region. The post holder will be responsible for managing a Safe Healing and Learning Centre (SHLC) which will provide psychosocial support and care to children, recreational and social emotional learning activities, basic trauma relief activities, non-formal literacy and numeracy activities, and basic parenting support activities.

IRC seeks to recruit qualified, energetic and committed candidates to fill the following position:

Position: Child Counselor
Location: Nyarugusu Camp, Kasulu
Reporting to: CYPD Manager

Specific duties:
• Identify and provide counseling to, children who have experienced trauma.
• Manage one of IRC SHLC’s in Nyarugusu Camp where counseling activities, psychosocial support services and informal educational services will be provided.
• Manage q Child Protection Officers (CPO) in running the Centre, overseeing the development and implementation of a psychosocial program (implemented by the CPO and 6 incentive social workers)
• Manage the program budget in close collaboration with the CYPD Manager.
• Deliver effective psychosocial support and care training to CPO and incentive social workers.

Requirements:
• Diploma in social work or relevant social science with at least 1 years relevant work experience; OR at least 3 years relevant work experience.
• Experience working with children and youth, and especially vulnerable youth desirable.
• Basic IT skills: knowledge of MS Word; Excel and Outlook required
• Swahili and basic English skills required. French a plus.

How to apply:
Applications for the position must include:
i. A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements.
ii. Detailed curriculum vitae showing contact address, email, and day-time mobile phone number(s) and three (3) referees, ONE being your last employer.
iii. ONLY copies of academic and professional certificates.

All applications should be sent to:
Snr Human Resources Manager
International Rescue Committee
P. O. Box 259
Kasulu
Email: Joel.Bitwale@rescue.org


Applications will be considered valid if sent/received before 1700hrs Friday, November 21st 2014. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Youth and Livelihood Officer



The International Rescue Committee (IRC) coordinates the provision of services across a broad spectrum of sectors in Kigoma Region, Tanzania. This position is responsible for supporting the Youth Livelihoods & Development activities in Nyarugusu refugee camp in Kasulu District. This position reports to the Youth Livelihoods & Development Supervisor (YLD-S) and assists with the supervision of refugee incentive staff.
IRC seeks to recruit qualified, energetic and committed candidates to fill the following position:
Position: Youth and Livelihood Officer
Location: Nyarugusu Camp, Kasulu
Reporting to: Youth Livelihoods and Development Supervisor


Specific duties:
· Support the YLD-S in the management and implementation of youth livelihoods and development activities in Nyarugusu refugee camp
· Support the YLD-S to identify social needs and problems of vulnerable youth and identify appropriate responses. Support cultural, sports and recreational activities for youth in camps, in collaboration with incentive staff and community groups.
· Lead the introduction of sports aimed to target female participation, including community awareness raising on the issue.
· Support youth activities with particular focus on ASRH and HIV/AIDs issues, liaising with Health IP in the camp and IRC’s GBV sector as appropriate.
· Support the implementation of livelihoods programs for the youth population.
· Support UAM and Separated Children who are transitioning from childhood to adulthood.
· Support community accountability structures, advocacy and awareness raising activities, including meetings, trainings and campaigns.
· Prepare work plans, proposals and monthly/donor reports in collaboration with the YLD-S and/or other programs staff as requested.


Requirements:
· Diploma in social work or relevant social science with at least 1 years relevant work experience; OR at least 3 years relevant work experience.
· Experience working with children and youth, and especially vulnerable youth desirable.
· Basic IT skills: knowledge of MS Word; Excel and Outlook required
· Swahili and basic English skills required. French a plus.




How to apply:
Applications for the position must include:
i. A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements.
ii. Detailed curriculum vitae showing contact address, email, and day-time mobile phone number(s) and three (3) referees, ONE being your last employer.
iii. ONLY copies of academic and professional certificates.
All applications should be sent to:
Snr Human Resources Manager
International Rescue Committee
P. O. Box 259
Kasulu
Email: Joel.Bitwale@rescue.org




Applications will be considered valid if sent/received before 1700hrs Friday, November 21st2014. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

TECHNICAL OFFICER – LINKAGE - CARE Tanzania



POSITION: TECHNICAL OFFICER – LINKAGE - MOROGORO
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 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- Linkage is to provide leadership and strategic direction toeffectively introduce, implement and assess the formal bank linkage component of the program. He/she participates in the development of bank products 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 – Financial Literacy 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: Development and Roll-out of Bank Products
35% of time






· Maintain thorough understanding of the technical aspects of the VSL methodology.
· In consultation with Program Coordinator, advise and adjust, if required, the methodology to fit the particular operational context while ensuring high technical quality.
· Support in the implementation of the financial linkages initiative of the programme and achieve the targets set.
· Facilitate in reviewing created bank products and integration of content into the trainings
· Coordinate, follow up and maintain effective communications including carrying out of monthly reviews and planning meetings, organising of linkage events with the relevant representatives of the FSP we are working in the geographical area.



Job Responsibility # 2: Conduct Capacity Building and understanding of Linkage Methodology and Mobile Technology and to Franchisees and Village Agents.
· Facilitate the trainings related to linkage, their translations and adaption for the program
30 % of time

· Facilitate the identification of matured linkage-ready groups in the area of operation, carrying linkage readiness assessments and trainings of VSLAs and coordinating with financial institutions and supporting group linkages to the financial institution.
· Conduct periodic linkage training to Franchisees and Village Agents and ensure understanding of the linkage methodology.
· Support Franchisees and Village Agents in training groups on linkage and Mobile Technology
· Conduct surprise, casual and informal checks to identify the gaps in implementing of financial, linkage trainings to ensure quality.
· Plan for and implement training to fill the identified gaps in the implementation processes by Franchisees and Village Agents.
· Organise linkage events for the between the FSP branches and the read to be linked VSLAs.
· Keep in communication with other CARE programmes (e.g. Pesa Kwa Wote (PKW)) personnel for purpose of establishing and maintaining a network of Village Agents in the common geographical areas the programmes are carried out.


Job Responsibility #3: Learning, Monitoring and Reporting 20 % of time

· Facilitate various learning activities in the operational area and document the results of the studies.
· Support the VAs and Franchisees to monitor the performance of linked VSL groups on the ground and feed back to the Program management.
· Ensure collection of monthly data and quarterly data by the VAs and Franchisees from the field and submission to the M,E&L Manager for consolidation in the MIS
· Prepare all VSL implementation reports according to Program agreed formats and submit to the M, E&L Manager for compilation and submission on timely basis.
· Follow data collected plans to the indicators identified in the monitoring and evaluation Linkage program document
· Facilitate reflective learning forums (meetings, workshops, etc) with relevant key stakeholders and providing Link Up studies
· Support the implementation of forward accountability mechanisms to monitor and assess program quality with the VAs and Franchisees
· Prepare reports on program initiatives assigned, and document lessons and experience.
· Prepare budgets for technical activities based on agreed upon work plans, and monitor expenditures to ensure proper utilization.
· Keep up to date with developments in assigned technical/functional area, including best practice examples and ensure ongoing personal development and learning.





Job Responsibility #4: 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.





Job Responsibility #5: 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.


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
· Bachelor degree in either/or Finance, Marketing, Business Administration and Economics.
· At least 4 years experience in banking (product development) industry, telecommunications, marketing or private sector experience, out of which at least one year of supervisory responsibility.
· 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.


Desired
· Post Graduate degree / Masters in relevant field
· Experienced in VSL Methodology and microenterprise development
· 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.

TECHNICAL OFFICER – LITERACY AND CAPACITY BUILDING - ZANZIBAR



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.

Social Change & Development Officer – SCDO



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.

Community Mobilization and Sensitization Officers, CMSO, (100 Positions)



Employer: Disease Outbreak Control Organization (DOCTOR)

Program: Africa Ebola Prevention and Control Campaign (AePCC)-Tanzania

Country: Tanzania

Job Title: Community Mobilization and Sensitization Officers, CMSO, (100 Positions) Job Type: Trainee Job

Reports to: Country Campaign Manager

Project Area: Shall be implemented in Tanzania

Duration: 2 years

Salary: Tsh 950,000/=(Gross Salary), Health Insurance, Health Emergence and Risk Allowance, Accommodation and communication.

Program Summary: Disease Outbreak Control Organization is an international organization with its headquarter in Australia and Rwanda-Africa. DOCTOR organization was founded and managed by doctors association from Australia, USA, England, Germany and Canada. DOCTOR Organization in collaboration with USA Centre for Disease Control for Africa (CDC – Africa) is implementing a joint health awareness program aiming to prevent, control and combat the ebola pandemic in african countries which are not yet affected by ebola viruses. The program is strategically designed to create awareness and good understanding about causes, symptoms, infection and virus transmission of ebola viruses. AePCC Proram will provide access to health communication and information about ebola to the population, training the community leaders, members and students on methods to prevent ebola infection and possible outbreak.

Position Overview: Community Health Mobilization and Sensitization Officers will be involved with community outreach, awareness creation and training sessions in order to maximize our impact on preventing and controlling the ebola virus pandemic hence preventing and or reducing death toll which might result from ebola virus pandemic in Africa. These included group discussion meetings, training workshops, using community members as co- trainers in the health workshops, public meeting with the stakeholders, church congregations and women organizations; setting up steering committee; using community members as data collectors; certification; integrated organizational approach; community action cycle, involvement of local health workers and marginalized groups; and involving the community in the evaluation process.

Qualification

• Age Limit: 20-50 years old

• Shortlisted Applicants must be ready to travel to Rwanda for Interview,

• Applicants must be Tanzanians, who are fluent in Swahili and English. Knowledge on vernacular language shall be an added advantage.

• Level of Education: Sociology, Public Relation and Marketing, Education, Community Development, Rural and Urban Planning, Mass communication and journalism, Health Administration, Pharmacy.

• Other additional trainings attended: Project management training. Public health management training and previous experience in outbreak responses shall be considered.

• Excellent organizational skills, high level of maturity, responsibility and accountability. Willingness to work in remote rural areas. Stress management, Leadership and staff management skills and well as Cross cultural sensitivity.

• Commitment to working with marginalized people, including in isolated, remote areas as well as good communication skills.

• Knowledge of the Tanzania’s country government system.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for diversity.

• Capability to create strong partnerships among all program stakeholders.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment. Flexible personality and willingness to work irregular hours.

• Strong presentation and computer skills in MS Word, Publication, Excel and SPSS

Duties

 To manage the overall operations of Ebola Awareness Centers country wide

 To train local community members on skills and knowledge of identifying symptoms and infections of ebola viruses

 Develop and implement culturally appropriate methods for hygiene promotion amongst the community members

 To design, organize and manage local advertisements, posters and redio campaign on the ebola pandemic awareness

 To facilitate the supply of medicines and health equipment to local community members, schools and other learning institutions.


 Liaise with District authorities to ensure adherence to aims of the community based health awareness initiatives towards ebola prevention and control.

 Provide support to school children to enable them to use community drama as a tool of awareness creation on ebola viruses.
 Compiling situation reports, tracking reports and final donor reports as necessary.

 Training in education for health and community mobilization for Hygiene staff.

 Training for hygiene personnel in environmental control and disinfection procedure.

Application

Send your CV, Certificates, and Application Letter VIA careers@doctor.com

OR CDC-Africa@usa.com before 30th September, 2014

Your Application Letter should be addressed to

Human Resource Manager

DOCTOR- Africa Headquarter

PO Box 3851 Kicukiro | Kigali, Rwanda 250 infor@doctor.com | hr-manager@doctor.com


NOTE: Send One Application ONLY

PRINCIPAL SOCIOLOGIST – TANROADS



Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/G/54 29thAugust, 2014


On behalf of Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill 124 vacant posts in the above Public Institution.




Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) is a semi – autonomous Agency under the Ministry of Works established on July 1, 2000. The Agency is responsible for the day to day management of the Tanzania Mainland’s trunk and regional roads network. Its primary functions include the management of maintenance and development works, operations of the network and axle load control, the implementation of road safety and environmental measures, provision of advice on the strategic framework, policies and plans for the road sector.




1.12 PRINCIPAL SOCIOLOGIST – 1 POST


1.12.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


· Monitors consultants assessing social impacts of projects.


· Coordinates with community leadership with a view to motivating local residents and incorporating their effort in matters relating to maintenance and development of roads.


· Participates and advises the Management on Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and eventual resettlement plans associated with road projects.


· Advises the Management on community awareness and participation towards the maintenance and development of better roads for the benefits of respective communities.


· Develops the Agency’s social relations and strategies pertaining to the road sector policies.


· Collects and analyses scientific data concerning social phenomena such as village communities, associations, social institutions, social classes, and social change that impact on road projects.


· Acts as consultant to other departments on road project social related issues.
· Prepares social impact reports as required


· Performs such other related duties as will be assigned from time to time by the Head of Safety and Environment.


1.12.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE


· Bachelor Degree either in Sociology or Community Development from recognized a Institution.


· Must have a work experience as a Sociologist of not less than three (3) years
· Must be Computer literate;
· Must have a clean track record;


1.12.3 REMUNERATION



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NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS


i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however, should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.


ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact, postal address, e-mail and telephone numbers.


iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.


iv. The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.


v. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of academic certificates:


- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.


- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.


- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.


- Computer Certificate


- Professional certificates from respective boards


- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.


vi. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED


vii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.


viii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action


ix. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.


x. Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November, 2010.


xi. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.


xii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.


xiii. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA)


xiv. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)


xv. Deadline for application is 12th September, 2014 at 3:30 p.m


xvi. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate


xvii. Women are highly encouraged to apply


xviii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview


xix. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English.


APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:






Secretary
OR
Katibu

Public Service Recruitment


Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika

Secretariat,


Utumishi wa Umma

P. O. Box 63100


S. L. P 63100,

DAR ES SALAAM.


DAR ES SALAAM.

GENDER BASED VIOLENCE ADVISOR



Locally known as the Walter Reed Southern Highlands AIDS Program, the Henry Jackson Foundation Medical Research International (HJFMRI) is an international non-governmental organization working in several countries conducting research studies and providing care and treatment to people affected by HIV/AIDS. HJFMRI is funded by the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief PEPFAR.


In collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHSW), HJFMRI has been leading a comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and treatment program in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania since 2004 with support from the President’s Emergency Plans for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The program is based within the Mbeya Referral Hospital and has since extended to more than 100 health facilities in Mbeya, Rukwa and Ruvuma regions, which collectively represent a catchment area of about 6 million people. Mbeya region is one of high prevalence regions in Tanzania and expansion of HIV care and treatment programs is critical.


Walter Reed Program is seeking qualified candidate to fill the positions below. Cover letters and resumes should be sent to the Human Resources Manager, P.O. Box 6396, Mbeya or e-mailed to; recruitment@wrp-t.org NOTE: to be considered, applicants must put the TITLE OF THE JOB in the SUBJECT LINE. Deadline for submission of the application is June 19th, 2014. Those who do not meet the minimum requirements as detailed below should not submit applications


Job Title: GBV Advisor
Reports to: Outreach Director
Location: Mbeya


Introduction
The Walter Reed Program (HJFMRI) is an international non-governmental organization working in several countries conducting research studies and providing care and treatment to people affected by HIV and AIDS. WRP/HJFMRI is funded by the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the U.S. Department of Defense. In collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW), the Walter Reed Program (WRP/HJFMRI) has been leading a comprehensive HIV and AIDS care and support program in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania since 2004. The program extends to more than 15 regional and district hospitals in Mbeya, Rukwa, Ruvuma and Katavi regions. This region has one of the highest HIV prevalence rate in Tanzania which is fuelled by among other factors gender issues such as the insubordination of girls and women, gender violence, and women’s low socio-cultural status affecting their decision making ability specifically on their sexuality and safe sex.


General Overview:
WRP/HJFMRI has received funding for the expansion of GBV program activities with a focus on addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and gender norms in the Mbeya Region of the Southern Highlands of Tanzania. In order to promote a comprehensive GBV approach and effective linkages, a GBV Advisor is sort to provide strategic and technical leadership to a team of staff and enhance linkages within and without the department to ensure that GBV efforts are effectively mainstreamed across the program areas. H/She is expected to travel to the field and other related places of WRP GBV’s implementation sites.


This position is located in Mbeya, Tanzania with travel throughout the Rukwa, Ruvuma and Katavi regions. Only those with current legal authority to work in the United Republic of Tanzania will be considered. The GBV Advisor will work closely with the medical and outreach partners to design strategies and coordinate all GBV activities in the four regions of the Southern Highlands (Mbeya, Rukwa, Ruvuma and Katavi). The position reports to the Outreach Director in Mbeya.


Duties and Responsibilities:


· Provide Strategic and Technical leadership in the management and implementation of the GBV program
· Serve as the Technical lead in working with all WRP departments and Partners to mainstream GBV activities
· Provide overall leadership in the design and roll out of the PEPFAR funded Gender and GBV strategies and program.
· Identifying and work closely with the GBV team to develop the implementing partners’ knowledge and understanding of Gender and GBV as contributors to the HIV/AIDs epidemic, as well as ensuring the development of tools and skill sets that promote effective implementation in these programming areas on the part of those partners.
· Overseeing implementation of WRP activities addressing GBV and gender norms including interactive, skill-building workshops for service providers, awareness-raising campaigns and other community-level interventions to address the norms and behaviors that underlie GBV.
· Work closely with the monitoring and evaluation department to develop monitoring and reporting on indicators related to the GBV and gender activities
· Provide leadership with GBV clinical interventions being implemented under the Medical department to ensure effective linkages are maintained
· Provide leadership in working with other key stakeholders (e.g. police, judiciary, etc) to ensure that GBV activities and services are well coordinated
· Work closely with other implementing organizations to ensure that technical support is well coordinated and managed
· Identify and document best practices and share internally and externally
· Supervise a core team of Community and Clinical Managers


Qualifications:


Master’s degree in gender, public health, behavioral sciences, human rights or related field
At least 5 years experience implementing GBV related initiatives which can include a combination of community-based awareness-raising and prevention and/or facility based work developing capacity of service providers to respond meaningfully to GBV.
Demonstrated understanding of the link between gender norms, GBV and HIV vulnerability.
Demonstrated understanding of the Tanzanian and Southern Highlands contexts
Experience with monitoring and evaluation of gender and GBV focused interventions, preferably under PEPFAR.
Experience in mentoring and supervising a diverse technical team of staff
Proficiency in English required; proficiency in Kiswahili preferred
Ability to travel in country up to 50% of the time.



Walter Reed Program is an equal opportunity employer; women are highly encouraged to apply.

PROJECT OFFICER - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT



The organisation:


TEACH aims to act as a catalyst of economic empowerment and community development in Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro region by partnering with aspiring entrepreneurs to incubate and accelerating social enterprises.


Our approach integrates social entrepreneurship with living leadership. We are partnering with aspiring entrepreneurs and assisting them, through our BTC programme and soon incubation platform, to grow into exceptional leaders who not only learn leadership but live leadership as models of integrity and social commitment as they also become successful, community-minded entrepreneurs.
The focus of our work is on communities in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania, however we also have supportive branches in the UK and Canada that engage youth to learn about, connect with and support the entrepreneurs with whom we are working in Tanzania.


The role:


As Project Officer, your role is drive TEACH’s Economic Empowerment projects through building strong relationships with the communities that we work with, primarily in the Highlands of Kilimanjaro. You will co-develop and deliver training on topics such as Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Project Management and holistic life skills such as Feminine Health and HIV/AIDS. You will also be responsible for reporting on project progress and conducting both primary and secondary research to better inform both current and future projects within TEACH.


Core responsibilities and objectives:


Training & Curriculum Development – supporting the design and development of professional standard training materials that are stretching yet relevant for the beneficiaries with which we work (primarily youth)
Training Delivery – delivering engaging training through the use of experiential learning and participatory methods
Report Writing – frequent reporting on project progress
Research – both primary and secondary research relating to the core aspects of current and future projects
Community Engagement – maintaining strong lines of communication with both direct and indirect beneficiaries and local officials
Skills & Experiences
You will have either an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Community Development, Entrepreneurship or associated subjects and the following skillset / experience:
· Community Development – ideally 1-3 years of experience or equivalent
· Entrepreneurship
· Training Delivery
· Project Management Cycle – ideally having worked within internationally accepted PM Frameworks
· Experience living or working within the Highland communities of Kilimanjaro


Benefits
· Medical care
· PPF Contributions
· All work-related expenses covered
· 28 days holiday per year
· Annual Pay Review


Application Process

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter toinfo@teachafrica.org.uk. All applicants will be reviewed with those successful being invited to interview.

Leadership and Educator Innovator , Tanzania



Position: Leadership and Education Innovator
Location: Tanzania
Start Date: June 2014
Duration: 8 weeks
Sectors: Education | Leadership | Livelihoods
Youth Challenge International (YCI) is recruiting a Leadership and Education Innovator between the ages of 21 and 35 with diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds for an eight-week youth development project in Tanzania from June to July 2014.
Recommended Skills and Experience:
• Background in development or the humanities, with a focus on education, community development, or gender studies, or health
• Experience in facilitation and/or community mobilization
• Training in gender issues
• Experience with edutainment, theatre and other community arts
• Proven effectiveness in cross-cultural settings
• Prior overseas experience an asset
How to apply:
Please apply online using YCI’s volunteer application form athttp://www.yci.org/html/volunteer/globally/applynow.asp When submitting your application online, please also send a copy of your resume and references to generalinfo@yci.org.
In the section “Please share with us your reason for selecting these particular countries, project lengths, range of months and sector focus,” specify that you are applying for the “Tanzania Leadership and Education Project 2014”. Please highlight your skills and experience that make you a suitable candidate for this volunteer opportunity.

Nutrition and Behavioral Change Director



From the Guardian of 21st May 2014
ACDI/VOCA, a US-based international development organization, is recruiting for an anticipated multi-million dollar USAID-funded project that will support the growth of Tanzania’s agro-processing industry, primarily in the maize, rice and oilseed sectors. The project will also seek to dramatically increase the supply the demand for high quality nutritious and fortified food among vulnerable populations. ACDINOCA is seeking highly qualified candidates for the following senior-level technical positions:
Nutrition and Behavioral Change Director:
Experience in social marketing, behavioral change communications and social mobilization. Must have experience implementing nutritional approaches in rural and remote settings.


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

At least 7 years of relevant experience and an Advanced degree are required for all senior-level technical positions,
Professional fluency in English, written and spoken, is required for all positions.

To be considered for this recruitment, please submit your CV and any supporting application documents through the acdivocaTZ@joinav.org by 3rd June, 2014. Include title of the position in the email subject line.

Sponsorship Officer-Database at World Vision Tanzania


World Vision International is a Christian relief, development, and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision Tanzania (WVT) impacts the lives of more than 3.3 million Tanzanians, including 1.2 million under five children. WVT facilitates programmes through five zones in 13 out of 30 regions in the country.
“Our vision for every child, Life in all its fullness; Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so’
World Vision Tanzania is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the following position:
Job Ref No: WVT/P&C/FY14/40
Job Title: Sponsorship Officer-database
Reports to: Cluster Sponsorship Officer
Location: Cluster Office
Purpose of the position:
To handle sponsorship business processes in the cluster and facilitates proper functioning and updates of the sponsorship systems (KPI, CMS and STEP) as per Sponsorship Minimum Programming Standards (SMPS).
Communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
Major Responsibilities
1: Receive, sort and dispatch all mails/parcels and seasonal cards to and from the ADP and NO
2: Process information in STEP and support ADP staff to respond to email queries from various SOs and submit periodic reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual)
3: Receive Child to Sponsor (C to S) mails, APR and Christmas cards from ADPs and ensure that mails and parcels are encoded properly, verify sponsor address, print and facilitate affixing of sponsor labels and stamps
4: Handle and distribute all incoming GNs from SOs to ADPs along with the preparation of summary GN reports by SOs.
5: Key in data on STEP and SD+ in a timely manner and update RC information on an annual basis and CMS on a quarterly basis
6: Read and create S.O. diskettes, prepare discrepancy memos for reconciliation once per week and perform daily backups
7: Receive, review and process digital images and transfer them to the respective Support Office
8: Ensure that all project data presented in PIH/PMIS are accurately updated into sponsorship databases for the ongoing and new projects.
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
Minimum Qualification required: Qualification required: BA in social sciences and other related fields
Basic knowledge in computer
Experience: 1 - 2 years
Other Technical Skills & Abilities:
Computer skills
Other Competencies/Attributes:
Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
Perform other duties as required.
Working Environment / Conditions:
Work environment: Few office work with frequent visits to the field
Travel: 20% Domestic travel is required.
On call: 50%
How to apply:
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their applications letter (addressed to People and Culture Manager) together with an updated CV and copies of relevant credentials, contacts and three referees one of them being a church leader towvt_jobs@wvi.org before 21st May 2014

Change Management Associate at PATH International, Tanzania



Tracking Code6088Job Description


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.


The Better Immunization Data (BID) Initiative’s strategy 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. The Initiative will partner with countries and global health stakeholders to develop and deploy a holistic and scalable approach that focuses on information system products, data management policies, and the practices of people that use them in order to enable evidence-based decision making. These components will be packaged into a replicable solution that can be easily and cost-effectively adapted by additional countries interested in using it to improve their immunization management. If successful, a true tipping point will occur—one in which countries can access, analyze, and act upon accurate immunization data—anytime, anywhere, resulting in improved immunization outcomes.


The Change Management Associate will be based in the BID Initiative Arusha office, and will be responsible to work to implement strategies to encourage behavior change and new practices in health facilities related to data quality and use throughout the Arusha region as well as the Northern Zone. The Change Management Associate will both conduct activities to initiate new practices as well as provide ongoing mentoring and coaching to health facilities related to new systems and new practices. The Change Management Associate will be assigned specific districts and clinics as their responsibility area, and will work in coordination with a team working to implement systems and new practices across the region and zone.


Job responsibilities will include:


Conducting training sessions related to use of new systems and associated practices related to data collection, data quality and data use.
Provide ongoing mentoring and coaching to health care workers related to new practices or interventions to ensure they fully understand and implement them accordingly.
Schedule and conduct regular visits to health facilities to monitor ongoing activities.
Work with team members to do basic data analysis and design data for reporting and providing feedback to facilities.
Document processes as they are being implemented to record any enhancements and modifications made.
Collaborate with Change Management Lead to identify opportunities for new or modified interventions to introduce within the targeted health facilities.
Submit timely reports as required by BID Initiative staff and management.
Work in collaboration and support the activities of team members to enable the BID Initiative activities to be replicated in additional districts and regions.
Support and foster the utilization and communication within peer networks involving health care workers.
Assist with translation of BID Initiative activities into Swahili and/or communicate information from Swahili into English.Required Skills
Work experience in primary health care.
Community engagement experience.
Behavior change experience in introducing new practices and work in mentoring and coaching others to implement the practices.
Strategic and analytical thinker.
Familiarity with immunization services preferred.
Competency with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel specifically)
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to communicate with people at different levels of the healthcare system.
Fluency in Swahili.
Able to communicate (oral and written) in English.Required Experience


Bachelor’s degree in a social science (sociology, psychology, community development, behavior change, anthropology, or related subjects) and 1-3 years work experience in community engagement work,experience in an international organization or in a multicultural environment, preferably with a health or development focus is desired.


You must currently have legal authorization to work in Tanzania


PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.


APPLY

Community Engagement Facilitator


Community Engagement Facilitator
LOCATION: Moshi, Tanzania
POSTED: May 2nd, 2014 CLOSING: May 16th, 2014
Mkombozi requires a passionate and motivated team player to join the Community
Engagement Programme group. This position is for someone who believes strongly in the
need for social justice for the most socially excluded children and families. Your mission is to
facilitate individuals and groups to accomplish their goals. As a facilitator you will allow
participants to assume responsibility for their own learning, by guiding and encouraging
them to achieve the planned results. You will achieve this through strong knowledge in
the areas of child protection. You will need to bring skills in facilitation and the
management of group processes.

You will work independently and in teams to facilitate mentors, MEMKWA facilitators and
other community stakeholders in learning more about child protection and methodologies
for working with vulnerable children and youth. This will involve strengthening these
peoples’ awareness about child vulnerability, facilitating them to undertake their own
development processes and monitoring their effectiveness. In return you’ll enjoy exposure
to ground-breaking initiatives with vulnerable children and communities, and the chance
to develop your skills as part of an innovative grassroots organisation.

Key roles and responsibilities:
Act as reference point for queries and/or issues that arise in the target communities
regarding child protection. Facilitate identification of child protection systems and
procedures existing in the communities as well as enhancing them to accommodate child’s
rights matters. Facilitate sharing of Mkombozi's approaches with childcare practitioners,
civil servants (LGAs, councillors, social workers, NGOs, staff and children. Facilitate
development of a community of practitioners who are able to come together in support
groups and bi-annual sharing and learning meetings to discuss practice issues. Support
Ward facilitation team, WDC, LGA, social services sub-committee and councillors in the
planning cycle. Facilitate the promotion of sustainable community action to support and
empower deprived children and their families to access services. Facilitate building of
partnerships with local communities where schools are located, the government, churches,
and the private sector, to achieve a safe learning environment for children. Strengthen the
capacities of school management committees to maintain and improve school
infrastructure and learning resources. Facilitate the mobilisation of youth caregivers in
their own creation of psycho-social support structures. Ensure the on-going sensitisation
and mobilisation of leaders and community members to respect OVC’s voices in the
identification of community resources to improve their livelihood. Ensure appropriate
documentation and reporting of project implementation including collaborating with the
CE Coordinator in writing monthly and bi-annual report including developing advocacy
strategies. Represent Mkombozi to the court in all legal matters relating to children in the
target communities. To provide legal advice to ward Child Protection Committees and to
take legal action if necessary against any issues relating to child abuse. To work closely
with community Engagement and children’s programs group in identifying, analyzing and
finding solutions on child issues. You will also support Social Workers or the team on issues
in the families or communities that may require his/her intervention. Refer to statutory
bodies and other service providers’ vulnerable children cases which Mkombozi cannot
handle in order to keep children safe. Facilitate the establishment of Child Protection
Committees (CPC) in Target areas so that community members take responsibilities to
enable children to grow well and become good citizen in a safe environment.

Please note that your professional duties and responsibilities may vary or change
situationally to meet the strategic needs of the organisation.


Send your application by e-mail to info@mkombozi.org OR post. Please include a resume and cover letter, clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications of this position. We thank all candidates, but due to the volume of applications received, only those who are short-listed will be contacted. Tanzanian applicants will be prioritised.
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