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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

SENIOR PROGRAMME OFFICER

Concern Worldwide is an International Non-Governmental Organisation, and an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to the development of poor people which has been working in Tanzania since 1978. Challenging and unique opportunity has arisen in our Tanzania programme Country Office and therefore we are seeking to recruit a highly qualified and self-motivated for the position of
Reporting to: Programme Manager
Location: Dar es Salaam (with regular travel to regional offices and programme areas)
Purpose:
To provide overall technical support and accountability for the implementation of day-to-day Integrated Livelihood Programme activities, reporting and learning from better practice

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Programme management
Ensure that all development practices in the programme areas are coherent and in line with government development framework, Concern's policies and informs better practices for learning.
Link Concern's work through networking with relevant private sector, individuals or organisations in the programme areas, and liaise with Local Government Authorities in the 9 IlP Districts Councils.
Provide technical support to CSO partners on foo&-pri cessing and he overall value addition processes in agribu ines . Provide support to CSO partners and targeted partidpants to access information on agricultural marketing and financial services

Assist the PM to coordinate the mainstreaming of HIV/AIDS, RBA and equality in all programme work.
Ensure participatory and timely reporting of Integrated Livelihood Programme adhered to Concern standards and donors' requirements.
Ensure implementation of the programme and visibility plan is coherent with EC agreement and regulations.
Ensure cross-learning between Concern programme implementing partners and collaborators and Concern Tanzania Adhere to Concern Tanzania delegation framework and ensure programme expenditure is authorised prior to payment being made and in accordance with budget, Concern policies, rules and regulations.
Assist the PM in ensuring that partners have good understanding of Concern's Partnership Guidelines, Programme Particiipant Protection Policy (4P) and Human Accountability Partnership (HAP).
Participate and contribute to wider Concern strategic decisions

Budget Management
Manage approved expenditure specific to the ILP & support cost centres as per the Delegation framework
Assist in preparation of programme budgets and ensure that the timing and cost of planned work is accurately reflected.
Partner Support: Implementation and capacity building
In collaboration with Programme Officers & Partner Support Officers provide support to partners to focus on and manage Integrated Livelihood projects which have real and lasting impact on the lives of extremely poor people.
Facilitate tailored mentoring support to partners to develop and manage their action plans and project activities.
Support partners on identifying gaps, needs and implementing their development plans.
Provide support to partners on fund-raising at local level and linking to other potential donors and organisations.

Advocacy and governance
In collaboration with Advocacy Advisor, Programme Officers, Partner Support Officers and Partners, identify issues of concern relevant for advocacy.
Feed the national advocacy forums and seek support from the governance adviser Participate in advocacy at district levels and support district initiatives.

Monitoring &Evaluation
Understand the PM&E responsibilities and how they do fit into the bigger picture Facilitation on collecting baseline and ongoing monitoring data
Participate in the design and facilitation of reviews and evaluations
Discuss any changes needed with Programme Manager
Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Programme Manager.

Essential Requirements:
MSc in Agricultural Economics or Agribusiness or Development Studies from reputable higher learning Institution
BSc in Agriculture general, Agronomy, Agricultural Extension, Agribusiness, Marketing or any other related field Experience in research, designing and implementation of development programme, monitoring and evaluation of developpment, conversant with Rights Based Approaches to Development, Advocacy policy analysis and knowledge on value chain analysis will be an added advantage
At least 5 years of working experience in development, at least 3 of which should be in the Agriculture, At least 3 years of programme management experience in the context of rural development
At least 2 years experience of working in or supporting partnership with other CSO and or government. Experience of budgeting, and familiarity with sound budgetary and financial management procedures. Knowledge and skills of utilising participatory approaches to development

Good analytical and report writing skills
Excellent spoken and written Kiswahili and English
Highly motivated, energetic, enthusiastic and willingness for extensive travel

Concern recognises that all employees and programme participants have a right to be treated with dignity and respect. '\ We further believe that women's empowerment and equality between women and men are prerequisites to, and compoonents of, poverty elimination.
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate commitment to equality and to actively and significantly reduce inequality and empower people living in extreme poverty to achieve major improvements in their lives.

How to apply
If you are interested in working in the development sector you are invited to forward your application to the address below together with your full curriculum vitae showing your contacts (telephone contact number essential) and the names of three referees. Please DO NOT submit copies of certificates at this stage. In order for the application to be considered, the coverring letter should clearly indicate HOW you meet the qualifications, skills and attributes detailed above.

Country Director Concern Tanzania PO. Box 6370 Dar es Salaam
concern.tanzania@concern.net

he deadline for the submission of applications is Monday 06 September 2010 Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the interview.

TECHNICAL OFFICER – OVC – SYSTEM STRENGTHERNING PROJECT: DODOMA

The position holder will be seconded to the Prime Minister's Office Regional Administration and Local Government -PMORALG, Dodoma to assist the Directorate of Local Government (Service Delivery section) to perform its role in the implementation of the National Costed Plan of Action for Most Vulnerable Children, working very closely with the focal person for MVC within PMORALG.


Main Responsibilities:
Assisting the PMORALG in catalyzing integration of MVC services into Council plans
Providing technical support to LGA in integrating NCPA into their plans and share lesson learnt with other MVC implementing partners
Providing supportive supervision to councils in monitoring implementation Facilitating and coordinating implementation on approved work plan Preparing and submitting progressive quarterly/annually reports
Document best practices and success stories in orphans and vulnerable children programming
Participate in annual work plan development

Minimum Requirements
Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences or Advanced Diploma in relevant field (Spcial Work, Sociology, Community Development)
3 or more years of experience in related field: OVC/MVC issues and relating to HIV/AIDS
Previous professional experience either working directly with or as a liaison to the
Government of Tanzania
Excellent written and oral communication skills both in English and Kiswahili

Ability to travel at least 25% of work time
Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff and international community
Good computer skills

Application:
Interested candidates should send Application letters, Photocopies of Academic Certificates, detailed Curriculum Vitae (with three references including addresses, telephone numbers and e mail addresses) to:
Attention: Human Resources Department, r Family Health International P.O.Box 78082 Dar es Salaam

And/Or Email to tz-recruitment @ fhi.org
To be delivered at FHI offices before 16.00 hours on Friday, September 3, 2010

Please note that phone calls will not be entertained.

Program Officer -UJANA Project (1 Posts): Dar es Salaam

FHI is a global health and development organization whose science-based programs bring lasting change to the world's most vulnerable people. Our approach is rigorous and evidence-driven. Our work is global in scale yet country-focused, with international offices staffed by local professionals. Since 1971, we have worked with 1,400 partners in 125 countries, forging strong relationships with governments, diverse organizations, the private sector and communities enabling us to help countries make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity-improving lives for millions. FHI Tanzania now seeks qualified candidates for the position of:




Program Officer -UJANA Project (1 Posts): Dar es Salaam

The Program Officer will contribute to the revision of UJANA strategies and development of annual work plans for building knowledge and skills of youth, improving social and community support for youth HIV prevention, and improving the quality and coordination of youth - focused HIV prevention programming. Furthermore, he/she will support UJANA partners in implementing their strategies for reducing youth HIV risks.
Main Responsibilities
• Coordinating implementing partners support teams.
• Monitoring progress of assigned implementing partners/strategic partners and lor technical assistance partners towards Ujana objectives.
• Coordinating regular monitoring and technical assistance visits to implementing partners.
• Identifying capacity building needs and organizing/participating in facilitation of training for implementing partners, other partners in technical areas and Ujana Staff.
• Participating in proposal solicitation, reviewing and the approval process.
• Participating in development of annual Ujana work plans and preparation of reports.
• Ensuring fulfillment of contracts, grants and finance requirements for assigned implementing partners/strategic partners /technical assistant partners
• Identifying potential implementing or technical assistance partners.
• Documenting, sharing achievements, challenges & successes

Minimum ReqUirements
• University degree or Advanced Diploma in social/health sciences or related field.
• 3-5 years experience working in RH/HIV/AIDS, including experience in HIV prevention at management and/or supervisory level.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: peer education, participatory theatre, gender issues, organizational development, BCC, or other youth-related programming
• Ability to travel approximately 35 percent of the time.
• Strong working knowledge of computer programs
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Fluent in English and Swahili languages.-
• Strong interpersonal, listening, negotiation, communication & coaching skills
• Ability to function in a team environment that includes youth in all program elements.
• Commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards. I.

Application:
Interested candidates should send Application letters, Photocopies of Academic Certificates, detailed Curriculum Vitae (with three references including addresses, telephone numbers and e mail addresses) to:

Attention:
Human Resources Department, r Family Health International P.O.Box 78082 Dar es Salaam
And/Or Email to tz-recruitment @ fhi.org
To be delivered at FHI offices before 16.00 hours on Friday, September 3, 2010

Please note that phone calls will not be entertained.