Vacancies in CARE International (Tanzania)
Job ID: 48103
Job Views: 3
Location: Dar es Salaam
Job Category: Non profit/Social Services
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary:
Last Date to Apply: May 20, 2010
Posted: 05-14-2010
Occupations
Job Description
COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION ADVISOR – 1 POST – DAR ES SALAAM
The Community Mobilization Advisor reporting to Deputy Program Director for Vt.bmen and Girts of Reproductive Age (WAGRA) coordinates and implements the overall community mobilization activities in the Tanzania Capacity and Communications Project (TCCP) in target regions. S/he initiates and promotes community, civil society organizations (CSOs) and faith-based organizations (FBOs involvement in project implementation to decrease the transmission of HIV by reinforcing risk reduction behaviors and promote the benefits of modem family planning methods. S/he works closely with all stakeholders at the community level and is directly responsible for supervision, monitoring and coordination of partner organizations in the implementation of all community mobilization activities to ensure a high technical quality of project innovation and implementation.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
o BA/BSc degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Communication, Education or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
o 5 years of work experience in development work and/or community mobilization related to HIV prevention, family planning and/or MNCH.
o Experience in development oriented NGO environment.
o Experience in designing and using behavioral change communication (BCC) materials and methodologies
o Solid background on research methods. .
o Computer proficiency with emphasis on Microsoft application including Word, Excel and Power Point.
o Demonstrated report writing, strong professional and technical skills, and proficiency in English;
o Expertise in community development! Empowerment programs, preferably related to HIV and AIDS
o Competencies: Respect, accountability, courage, excellence, stress tolerance, adaptability, collaboration, developing teams, innovation, interpersonal skills, facilitating change, information monitoring, planning and organizing, communicating with impact.
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MONITORING AND EVALUATION MANAGER – 1 POST – DAR ES SALAAM
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
The M&E Manager is responsible for leading the project's efforts to ensure a monitoring, learning and evaluation processes are in place and operational to capture evidenced based learning in economic strengthening interventions. Some key responsibilities are:
o Overall responsibility for the monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities of this project.
o Supports the design and implementation of appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools and procedures for the economic strengthening activities in collaboration with USAID and the GOT.
o Establish baselines for the targeted household beneficiaries.
o Responsible to develop and manage the Performance Monitoring Plan with both the PEPFAR and GOT indicators.
o Develop systems to collect and analyze information on inputs, outputs, outcomes and impact of the project.
o Conduct supportive supervisory visits to Implementing partners to observe, monitor, and provide guidance and quality feedback on the use of economic strengthening (ES) data and indicators; analyze monthly data and support training of M&E personnel in quality assurance methods.
o Monitor outcomes on the household after receiving livelihood or economic strengthening support.
0 Provide technical supports to project staff and partners in documenting case studies, lessons learned best practice and human interest stories to facilitate knowledge sharing with external audiences to influence future economic strengthening programs targeting vulnerable households.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
o Bachelor's degree in social sciences.
o At least 5 years in monitoring and evaluation of projects/programs, including experience working with US government grants/contracts.
o Strong prior experience with community participatory surveys.
o Demonstrated skills in developing monitoring and evaluation plans and thinking analytically and creatively.
o Preferred candidates will have experience in operational research, casual model methodologies, etc.
o Strong interpersonal skills and ability to transfer knowledge to others.
o Conversant with adult learning methodology.
o Excellent oral and written skills in English and Kiswahili.
o Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, sensitivity to HIV/AIDS and participatory approach and sustainable development.
o Proficiency in MS office Word and Excel.
o Training and facilitation skills.
o Competencies: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Effectiveness, Diversity, Planning and organizing, Building commitment, Collaboration, Communicating with impact, Strategic decision-making, Initiating action, Coaching, Building partnerships, Facilitating change.[/FONT]
FINANCE MANAGER - ONE POSITION - DAR ES SALAAM
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
The Finance Manager oversees and manages all financial activities of the project to ensure effective stewardship of donor resources. He/She is responsible for the daily financial operations of the project. He/She works closely with other project management team members to ensure proper reporting, and compliance with donor and CARE financial policies and procedures. Some key responsibilities are:
0 Oversee, direct and manage all financial activities of the project.
0 Prepares required financial reports.
0 Oversee the administrative and financial management for the project and has the responsibility for budgeting processes, financial aspects of procurement, and cash flow.
0 Work with the Chief of Party (his/her supervisor) to ensure efficient functioning of administrative and financial processes and maintain adequate internal control as well as liaise with other key technical personnel and local staff to ensure that smooth administrative and financial processes are upheld.
0 Responsible for the oversight and management of the sub-grants program including compliance to established polices and procedures regarding contracting, monitoring, reporting.
0 Provide, as required, additional capacity building support in grants management to sub-recipients.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Bachelors in accountancy/bachelor degree in accounting.
Five (5) years, of which 2 years must be associated with US government grants and/or contract management.
Work experience with an international NGO is preferable.
o Proficiency in standard computer applications (MS Word and Excel).
0 General knowledge on accounting packages (e.g. Scala, Quick-book SAGE).
0 Proven experience in preparing financial reports.
o Excellent management communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.
o Ability to operate with very minimum supervision achieving high quality output within deadlines.
0 Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, sensitivity to HIV/AIDS and participatory approach and sustainable development.
0 Competencies: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Effectiveness, Diversity, Integrity, Operational Decision-Making, Planning and Organizing, Initiating Action, Communicating with Impact, Coaching and Mentoring, Stress Tolerance.
LIVELIHOOD MANAGER- ONE POSITION- DAR ES SALAAM
BASIC FUNCTION
The Livelihoods Manager reporting to the Chief of Party coordinates and supports the program's efforts to develop and I effectively implement interventions for increasing and diversifying income sources and building and protecting the asset base of target vulnerable households and those affected by HIV and AIDS. S/he provides technical support in safety net economic- ~ related interventions, microfinance including financial literacy, credit and savings, and market assessment activities to PEPFAR Implementing Partners (IPs), government of Tanzania staff, civil society organizations, and private sector to promote greater ~ economic security. The aim is to develop a package of tested/proven, high impact livelihood interventions that can be replicated/scaled-up throughout Tanzania and elsewhere by other organizations engaged in service delivery for HIV and AIDS affected households. Some key responsibilities are:
o Identify and promote risk-sensitive interventions appropriate for vulnerable households that result in asset recovery and protection, and income and consumption stability.
o Assess and provide technical assistance in livelihoods programming for IPs, GOT and other organizations.
0 Ensure that livelihoods activities are demand driven, and that appropriate participatory mechanisms are in place to ensure that the impact targeted stakeholders are the primary influence on project design, implementation.
o Develop capacity building plans, and identify and implements appropriate training and including mentoring support.
o Ensure consistency of implementation, strategies and approaches, and lead technical coordination of microfinance (savings and insurance) methodologies, selection, planning and marketing analysis, etc.
o Facilitate linkages with safety net programming, where needed.
o Work with project management team members to advance the project's efforts in promoting and realizing gender sensitive programming and impact.
o Ensure that new information, project innovations and lessons learned are shared and understood by all Partners.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
o Master's Degree in international development field of study directly related to microfinance, business administration or related field; or a combination of education and related work experience.
o 5 years of experience in development and management of livelihoods programs, preferably with vulnerable households affected by HIV and AIDS.
o Experience in the design and delivery of micro finance programs in rural areas and the village savings and loan and/or other micro-insurance methodologies.
o Proven training and facilitation skills.
o Proficiency in verbal and written English, strategic and operational planning, report writing;
o Proficiency in MS office software package.
o Demonstrated leadership ability to inspire and empower others.
o Good interpersonal communication skill and ability to effectively liaise with government, community leaders and other stakeholders.
o Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, and conceptual understanding of participatory approach and sustainable development.
o Competencies: Respect, integrity, diversity, excellence, adaptability, stress tolerance, innovation, building partnership, communicating with impact, coaching, facilitating change, developing teams, initiating action, strategic decision making, planning and organizing, leading through vision and value.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - 1 POST
BASIC FUNCTION
The Manager reporting to the Chief of Party coordinates and supports the program's efforts to develop and effectively implement interventions for increasing and diversifying income sources and building and protecting the asset base of target vulnerable households and those affected by HIV and AIDS. She/he provides technical support in value chain, development of financial products, and other economic development activities to PEPFAR Implementing Partners (IPs), government of Tanzania staff, civil society organizations, and private sector to promote greater economic security. Some key responsibilities are:
o Provide technical leadership in developing tools and strategies to promote asset protection and income diversification.
o Develop strategies to reduce household vulnerability and improve household economic resiliency, especially for Most Vulnerable Children (MVC) and their caregivers as well as People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).
o Assess and provide technical assistance for IPs, GOT and other organizations.
o Develop technical guidance and user-friendly job aides to strengthen economic strengthening activities and networks for implementing partners and the Government of Tanzania.
o Build capacity of implementing partners and key stakeholders to conduct economic strengthening activities through development of capacity building plans and implementation of appropriate training and including mentoring support.
o Ensure consistency of implementation, strategies and approaches, and lead technical coordination of Value Chain Development, higher end Micro Finance interventions.
o Facilitate linkages with non-traditional partners to enhance a household's overall livelihood security (e.g. food security).
o Work with project management team members to advance the project's efforts in promoting and realizing gender sensitive programming and impact.
o Ensure that new information, project innovations and lessons learned are shared and understood by all Partners.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
o Masters Degree in international development field of study directly related to economic development and/or micro finance; or a combination of education and related work experience.
o 5 years of experience in development and management of economic development programs, food security interventions, preferably with vulnerable households affected by HIV and AIDS.
o Experience in using value chain approaches that encompass targeted p and marketing techniques.
o Proven training and facilitation skills.
o Proficiency in verbal and written English, strategic and operational planning, report writing;
o Proficiency in MS office software package.
o Demonstrated leadership ability to inspire and empower others.
o Good interpersonal communication skill and ability to effectively liaise with government, community leaders and other stakeholders.
0 Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, and conceptual understanding of participatory approach and sustainable development.
o Competencies: Respect, integrity, diversity, excellence, adaptability, stress tolerance, innovation, building partnership, communicating with impact, coaching, facilitating change, developing teams, initiating action, strategic decision making, planning and organizing, leading through vision and value.
Job Requirements
APPLICATION MODE:
o Applications must be received by CARE by Thursday 20 May, 2010.
o Only a letter of application and CV without supporting documents such as certificates should be sent by email to The Human Resources Manager
HRM@co.care.org.
o A letter of application and CV with copies of all the minimum required supporting documents may be posted to CARE International in Tanzania, Box 10242, Dar es Salaam or sent by dispatch at 101 Kinondoni Road opposite Indian High Commission
