OVC Director

Plan is an international child - centered Development Organization whose mission is to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of deprived children through a process that unites people across cultures and adds meaning and value to their lives. Plan has been working in
Tanzania since 1991, supporting children and communities to gain better access to health, education, water, sanitation and hygiene, livelihoods and protection through five Country Programs. Plan works with children, their families and communities to implement programmes at grassroots level.
Plan International is seeking to recruit qualified applicants for the anticipated five-year $65 million USAID funded Caring for Children and Empowering Young People (C2EYP) project in Tanzania. This project will enable more Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) to access services for improving health, nutrition, education, protection, livelihoods and psychosocial wellbeing. The project will build the capacity of caregivers to provide care and access to services for their children and young people. These positions are ,contingent upon award and approval of USAID.

Plan Tanzania now invites applications from suitable, qualified and experienced persons to fill the positions described below.

Job Responsibilities:
The OVC Director will be responsible for the technical aspects of project implementation that relate to community and families, and ensure access to services for improving health, nutrition, education, protection, livelihoods and psychosocial wellbeing for OVC in Tanzania. S/he reports directly to the Chief of Party (COP) and will advise and support the COP in providing technical direction to project implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals, expected results and reporting requirements. She/he will take technical leadership role In coordination with GOT, local community organizations, and other partners. S/he will be knowledgeable about evidence- based and state-of-the-art social service delivery approaches.

Qualifications
At a minimum, a Master's Degree in social sciences or related field.
Eight years of experience implementing OVC programs in a development context, with five of these years in Sub-Saharan Africa, preferably Tanzania. During this period she/he should have been involved with social services and or public health project design, implementation, reporting and evaluation.
Experienced in addressing the challenges faced by children affected by HIV or otherwise living in adverse circumstances, as demonstrated by at least eight years of experience designing, implementing and managing large, complex projects involving multiple partners, in/for developing countries.
Five years demonstrated experience in managing, coordinating and supervising a team working with local community organizations, families and communities.
At least five years demonstrated skills in project design, implementation and reporting, preferably for USG funded programs.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively' with government representatives, for-profit private sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders, particularly at the sub-national level.
Professional level of oral and written fluency in English language
Strong writing skills about program activities, outcomes and impact.
Work experience in Tanzania highly preferred

CHILD PROTECTION
Plan Tanzania is a child centered organization. Protecting the rights of the children is of paramount interest to us. Subsequently, all short listed candidates will undergo a police vetting check for criminal offences particularly relating to any type of child abuse. The successful candidate will be required to sign and adhere to the Plan Tanzania child protection policy.

REMUNERATION
The above positions carry attractive remuneration as per Plan Tanzania salary structure and incentive package.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Plan Tanzania' is an equal opportunity employer. Interested and qualified Tanzanians, including those living in the diaspora, are invited to send their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, certificate copies of relevant education and professional qualifications together with names of three referees, and their contact.
Please note that Plan Tanzania has no recruitment agent, therefore all applications should be sent to undersigned through

Country Human Resources Manager
Plan International Tanzania
Central Technology Building (CT House)
Plot # 96, Mikocheni Light Industrial Area
Off. New Bagamoyo road next to TBC
P. O. Box 3517
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Project Administrator - SNV Tanzania

Are you interested in joining an organisation with a long term commitment to fighting poverty? Would you like to work in a challenging environment and develop an international career focused on demonstrating shared core values that achieve results?
SNV Tanzania is looking for an:
Project Administrator for Our Finance Office Iringa, Tanzania.(National contract)
SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands nearly 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in 38 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global teams of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.
Background
SNV has worked in Tanzania since the 1971 and currently has offices in Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Arusha and satellite office in Iringa. In alignment with our Corporate Strategy, SNV Tanzania focuses on three sectors namely Agriculture, Renewable Energy and Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WaSH).
SNV Tanzania is currently implementing a portfolio of agricultural projects with various partners and donors to strengthen value chain actors in red meat, dairy, edible oilseeds and staple foods as well as promoting inclusive business arrangements between smallholder farmers and large enterprises. The objective is to enhance food security, improve the livelihoods of smallholders, and strength the environmental sustainability of agricultural production in the face of a changing climate
Overview of the Postion
Project Administrator can be positioned:
Dedicated to Various projects; reporting to Project Manager or assigned supervising Project Administrator, functionally reporting to Finance Officer
Supporting several projects; reporting to Finance Officer
Supporting the Finance Officer; reporting to Finance Officer
Purpose of the Job
Collect, record (financial) data into systems, analyse, take appropriate actions in case of deviations, prepare the financial reports including HR and/or project related data to the donor and to SNV according the donor- and SNV project management- , accounting- and control framework policies and procedures and under guidance and directions of the Project Manager and/or Finance Officer in order to ensure full administrative compliance, data accessibility and accurate insights at any time for the relevant project(s)
Responsibilities
Finance project administration support
Familiarize with the project proposal budget, the translation to the relevant project document as per the project management procedures, all donor requirements, reporting dates & formats and SNV internal reporting requirements
Record financial transactions according to instructions of Project Manager, project management procedures and SNV accounting procedures, into the SNV financial administration system and identify and address any bottlenecks in processing
Monitor if all financial transactions are done according to donor and SNV authorizations and procedures, especially the procurement regulations
Follow up on project related receipts and payments, reconcile bank balances, prepare financial transactions and manage liquidity levels of the project, based on guidelines of the Donor, Finance Officer and SNV accounting procedures and internal control frameworks
Take care of petty cash and supplier payment in case project is based outside the SNV field office
Documentation
Assure that all supporting documents for donor reporting are made available according to donor requirements and as per project management procedures
Organize, document and archive relevant documentation, keep files complete and up to date and maintain quality and accessibility of archive and files, conform administrative procedures and filing procedures as laid down in ICF and local law/instructions
Human Resources Administration
Process the master data mutation forms; assist the PM in monitoring the monthly project time writing.
Assist the time registration of LCBs/consultants if required
General Support (if applicable/assigned)
Keep agenda’s up to date, arrange meetings and appointments, receive and answer phone calls and emails, draft correspondence, signal bottlenecks in planning and suggest solutions based on requests of team and agreed general support routines
Logistics Services (if applicable/assigned)
Make travel arrangement for project members, attend visitors, manage the project fleet, provide basic ICT support and arrange the project procurements based on the authorization, guidelines and with the approval of the Project Manager
Supervision/management of staff (if applicable/assigned)
Coordinate activities and distribute work over the project support staff members, coach and appraise own staff
Competencies Required
Adaptability, Flexibility, Integrity, client Orientation, exactness, Result oriented.
Candidate profile
Bachelors of Accounting or Finance while Master’s degree in Finance and Accounting and CPA will be an added advantage.
Proven track record in auditing especially of international organization.
Strong knowledge of the international organization and the developing world in Tanzania and/or Africa will be an added advantage;
Strong communication, reporting and applied analytic skills are required.
Experience in procurement management.
Contract Duration: Two (2 Years and 8 Months), with a possibility for extension.
Desired start date: 16th Feb 2015
How to apply?
Please send your application letter and CV, together with an indication of your current salary and compensation package, toTanzaniaHR@snvworld.org before 30th January 2015
More information about SNV
For more information about SNV and its work, please refer to our website: www.snvworld.org
Closing date:
Friday, January 30, 2015
Type of contract:
Local

BIG IDEA PROGRAMME MANAGER

Closing date: 5pm (East African Time), 4th February 2015
Contract Length: Until Jue 2015, with possibility of extension.
Reports to: Head of Restless Development Tanzania
Salary: Tshs. 37,637,289

We’ve been in Tanzania for the last twenty years, growing, changing and responding to the most urgent issues facing young Tanzanians. Directly reaching over 110,000 young people across 14 regions each year, it is our young volunteers and youth led networks that lead and deliver transformative change. Our work and methodologies have been cited best practice by the World Bank, UNICEF and, last year, we were the winner of the 2014 Resolve Award from the Global Leaders Council for Health.
The Big Idea is a ground-breaking new programme from Restless Development. The Big Idea works with young people to equip and empower them with the capacities and confidence to use, analyse and generate data on key issues that affect their lives, and to help them exercise accountability over their governments. Full project information can be found here: http://restlessdevelopment.org/big-idea
In the pilot phase (2014-2015) Big Idea projects will be implemented in Nepal, Ghana and Tanzania. The pilot phase will also see the delivery of global activities, led by the global team based in Restless Development’s London office.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and capable Project Manager to initiate and drive the project’s implementation phase in Tanzania.
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To apply please follow the instructions in the job description, sending a completed application form to:jobstanzania@restlessdevelopment.org, stating the vacancy job title Tanzania - Big Idea Programme Manager
Closing date for this position is 5pm (East African Time), 4th February 2015

Programme Officer - Marie Stopes Tanzania

Job purpose

To contribute to the fulfilment of MSI’s mission by facilitating effective project management, financial and narrative reporting and compliance, and contributing to the development of strategies to improve capacity in our country programs

Key Responsibility
• Project development, management and support;
• Contractual and MSI compliance;
• Capacity Building for compliance and project management

Minimum requirements

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent.
• Post-graduate qualification in public health, international development, public management or related field (desirable)
• Demonstrated administrative, finance and program management experience.
• Knowledge of donor regulations, policies and procedures.
• A knowledge of reproductive health care (desirable)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to organize and present information in a compelling way.
• Ability to design, implement and monitor effective project management.
• Understanding of, and ability to write and edit donor proposals and reports
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili. French will be added advantage
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment and across disciplines and cultures.
• Ability to manage a heavy and fluctuating workload. Results orientation.
• Demonstrates MSI team member behaviors.
• Pro MSI philosophy of social enterprise and cost recovery
• Prochoice

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Mode of Application
If you feel that you are able to meet the requirements and you are motivated enough to be part of the team, please send your applications including a cover letter detailing your suitability and why you are interested in this post to the address below. Please indicate the work station of your interest.

Director of Human Resources and Administration
Marie Stopes Tanzania
P. O. Box 7072, Dar Es Salaam.
Telephone: +255 22 277 4991

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.


Deadline: 02 Feb 2015

Senior Program Specialists

Pursue a Career with Impact
A key part of Canada’s foreign policy efforts, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) supports research in developing countries to promote growth and development. The result is innovative, lasting solutions that aim to improve lives and livelihoods. Join our team to put your ideas and knowledge to work to help solve some of the developing world’s most critical challenges.
The Agriculture and Food Security Program at the International Development Research Centre is expanding its programming with a new 5.5 year, CAD 60 million initiative providing global leadership in research for livestock vaccines affecting Africa and Asia. It will provide funding for research to develop and improve vaccines utilizing the latest scientific tools, as well as for engineering and repurposing vaccines for multiple needs, settings and underserved markets, particularly targeting neglected diseases. It will fund innovations in product development and delivery, particularly through private sector collaboration, to bring newly developed and enhanced vaccines to market. And it will find ways for vaccines to be part of effective veterinary extension systems by catalysing the private and public institutions, markets and information systems that are necessary to manufacture, distribute, increase access and use vaccines as important tools in wider livestock health and productivity improvement programs in developing countries in Africa and Asia.
IDRC is looking for two professionals to join this new initiative. One position will be based in Ottawa, Canada and the second in Nairobi, Kenya. In the concurrent recruitment for these positions the final decision regarding the location (in Ottawa or Nairobi) will be made depending on the experience level of selected candidates.
Overview of Qualifications:
A Ph. D. in veterinary medicine, or a suitable/related field.
Minimum of eight years relevant experience in the area of animal disease management and/or vaccines for livestock or poultry production systems
Strong knowledge in at least two of the following :
livestock health management in low resource settings; disease control programs
science relevant to vaccine research, including but not limited to biotechnology, microbiology, immunology, vaccinology
vaccine or other pharmaceutical product development and commercialization
Bilingual English/French (Ottawa position) / Superior English (Nairobi position)
For more information about this rewarding career opportunity and to apply, please visit our website at idrc.ca/careers
Application Deadline: February 1, 2015
Beyond the opportunity to work with people who are passionate about their work, we offer competitive salaries and extensive benefits including opportunities for professional growth, flexible work hours, employer-paid leave, a pension plan, and medical, dental, and life insurance coverage.
IDRC is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from qualified women, Aboriginal persons, members of visible minorities, and persons with

Programme Manager for the Maisha Bora Belgium Food Security Project

Position: Programme Manager for the Maisha Bora Belgium Food Security Project
Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Contract: 1 year, renewable
Application deadline:2 February 2015
Availability: As soon as possible
ORGANISATION
In Africa, millions of people survive by their livestock. yet veterinary care is often insufficiently available. When farmers lose their herds to disease, drought or conflict, they lose everything: their pride, their culture, their savings and their livelihood. By helping to care for livestock and improve production, the NGO Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Belgium supports local populations in their struggle against hunger and poverty. In the Great Lakes region, our programs focus on livestock dependent communities in Burundi, DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania.
PROJECT
The Maisha Bora Belgium Food Security Project is a 5 year project (2015-2019) in both Longido (Arusha region) and Simajiro districts (Manyara region) of Tanzania. It is to be financed by the Belgian Fund for Food Security.
The program is multi-sector approach with five partners (4 Belgium and UN WFP) designed to deliver three strategic outcomes and one supporting outcome. VSF Belgium will contribute to the livestock and development of livestock resources, while Ile De Paix will support development of water as a resource, TRIAS will facilitate the income diversification, and WFP will contribute to the Nutrition component. The Belgian Technical Cooperation will coordinate the program.
The project’s specific objective for VSF-Belgium will aim at households having their livestock livelihoods secured and benefiting more from livestock products. Two sub results are (1) equitable access and sustainable use of livestock resources securing a progressive form of pastoralism and (2) improved productivity and quality of animals and the safety of their products.
VSF-Belgium will implement the project in partnership with the local organization UCRT (Ujamaa Community Resource Team; www.ujamaa-crt.org).
THE ROLE
The Programme Manager manages the Maisha Bora Project in partnership with UCRT. He/she reports to the Regional Director for the Great Lakes Region.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the Maisha Bora Project, in partnership with UCRT, in accordance with VSF’s strategies and approaches (i.a. partnership approach, and in close cooperation with the 4 other partners of the Maisha Bora program
Ensure that methodological and technical support to the project is given, that a monitoring and evaluation process is put in place and that knowledge/expertise is captured within the project and shared with teams in the country/region
Contribute to securing the co-financing funds for the program, taking into account global needs of VSF-Belgium for co-financing
Contribute to the development of the country/regional strategy of VSF-Belgium
Represent and promote VSF-B in the country
PROFILE
Education
Relevant advanced university degree; a degree in veterinary science, animal science or rural development is an advantage, but not essential
Knowledge and experience
At least 5 years of experience in management of development projects in Africa, preferably in the livestock and/or range management sector
Experience in working in pastoralist contexts
Experience in Project Cycle Management and Result Based Approach
Experience in working with local partners and in capacity building of local partners
Experience in financial management of development projects
Fluent in English; French and Swahili are an advantage
Skills
Has excellent managerial and coordination skills
Is an excellent coach and team leader
Is solution- and result-oriented
Good writing skills
Strives for continuous improvement of quality and incites others to do so too
Stimulates information sharing and teamwork
Attitudes
Identifies him/herself with the mission, vision and values of VSF-Belgium
Is of impeccable integrity and sets high standards of integrity to others
Displays intercultural sensitivity, displays respect in dealing with others
Is willing to travel regularly in Tanzania
Is flexible

HOW TO APPLY:
APPLICATIONS
Please send your application letter and curriculum vitae before 2/02/2015 by email to tanzania@vsf-belgium.org
This vacancy is open to male and female candidates. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
For more information: www.vsf-belgium.org, www.veterinairessansfrontieres.be orwww.dierenartsenzondergrenzen.be

OFFICER – STATISTICS AND RESEARCH

SADC VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
[VACANCY CIRCULAR NUMBER 3 of 2015]
BACKGROUND
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) currently has fifteen Member States with a population of approximately 250 million people and a combined GDP of USD 467.3 billion (2006).
The overall objective of SADC is to achieve development and economic growth, which is to be attained through increased regional integration, built on democratic principles and equitable and sustainable development.
It is following this background that Southern Africa Development Community Secretariat SADC Secretariat wishes to invite suitably qualified, experienced citizens of SADC Member State to apply for the following positions tenable at its Headquarters in Gaborone, Botswana:
OFFICER – STATISTICS AND RESEARCH - JOB GRADE 7
Average package per annum: US$ 87,148
Main Purpose of the Job: To ensure timely availability of comparable & reliable
trade statistics to monitor regional social and economic development.
KEY RESULT AREAS
• Relevant and timely information availability to the Secretariat
• Harmonized International Merchandise Trade Statistics
• Harmonized standards and procedures for statistical analysis
• Existence and implementation of strategy for information dissemination
• Develop capacity within Member States for the production of regional statistics
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATION
BSc. (Hons) Sciences
EXPERIENCE
5 years
COMPETENCIES
• Analytical skill
• Thinking techniques
• Communication skills
GENDER MAINSTREAMING
SADC is an equal opportunity employer and particularly encourages applications from female candidates.
If you are results oriented, you have a passion for the transformation and development of Southern Africa, and possess the required competencies, please submit your application.
N.B: Only applicants, who meet the requirements of the SADC Secretariat and being considered for interview, will be contacted.
Should you not hear from the SADC Secretariat within four weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.
For further details on the position that you want to apply for, SADC Application Form, refer to the SADC Website: www.sadc.int
Details can also be obtained from the National Contact Point (NCP) in your respective country. For Botswana NCP is the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning.
For more information contact the following officers: S. Rabuti at 3950257 and Ms. L. Dinale at 3950693
Closing Date: 23rd January 2015
The applications should be addressed to
Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Finance and Development Planning,
Private Bag 008,
Gaborone
or
hand deliver to office No: 3-12 Second Floor, Link Block.

OFFICER- RESOURCE MOBILIZATION

SADC VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
[VACANCY CIRCULAR NUMBER 3 of 2015]
BACKGROUND
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) currently has fifteen Member States with a population of approximately 250 million people and a combined GDP of USD 467.3 billion (2006).
The overall objective of SADC is to achieve development and economic growth, which is to be attained through increased regional integration, built on democratic principles and equitable and sustainable development.
It is following this background that Southern Africa Development Community Secretariat SADC Secretariat wishes to invite suitably qualified, experienced citizens of SADC Member State to apply for the following positions tenable at its Headquarters in Gaborone, Botswana:
OFFICER- RESOURCE MOBILIZATION - JOB GRADE 8
Average package per annum: US$ 78,923
Main purpose of the job: To mobilize funds for SADC programs through the
coordination of dialogue and fostering of partnerships with International
Cooperating Partners (ICPs) and other stakeholders.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
• Coordinated and productive dialogue between SADC and ICPs
• Coordinated mobilization of SADC resources.
• Coordinated aid management within SADC.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATION
BSc. in Economics
EXPERIENCE
5 Years experience in the field of knowledge management including archiving,
documentation, dissemination and data management.
COMPETENCIES
• Excellent communications skills
• Presentation skills
GENDER MAINSTREAMING
SADC is an equal opportunity employer and particularly encourages applications from female candidates.
If you are results oriented, you have a passion for the transformation and development of Southern Africa, and possess the required competencies, please submit your application.
N.B: Only applicants, who meet the requirements of the SADC Secretariat and being considered for interview, will be contacted.
Should you not hear from the SADC Secretariat within four weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.
For further details on the position that you want to apply for, SADC Application Form, refer to the SADC Website: www.sadc.int
Details can also be obtained from the National Contact Point (NCP) in your respective country. For Botswana NCP is the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning.
For more information contact the following officers: S. Rabuti at 3950257 and Ms. L. Dinale at 3950693
Closing Date: 23rd January 2015
The applications should be addressed to
Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Finance and Development Planning,
Private Bag 008,
Gaborone
or
hand deliver to office No: 3-12 Second Floor, Link Block.

Programme Officer

The Programme Support Unit for European Development Fund is established within the
External Finance Division of the Ministry of Finance. The main role of the Unit is to facilitate
effective and efficient implementation of the EU funded programmes in Tanzania. The Unit
is inviting applications from dynamic, energetic and proactive Tanzanians with required
academic qualifications and technical skills and experience to fill the Programme Officer post.

JOB PURPOSE
To facilitate efficient and effective implementation of the European Union funded rural
development programmes in Tanzania.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide policy and strategic advice to the Head of Programmes on matters as
stipulated in the Cotonou Partnership Agreement, National Indicative Programme
and any other programme documents related to rural development;
Facilitate identification, formulation and implementation of European Union rural
development programmes;
Facilitate preparation and appraisal of tender,' contracts and riders in accordance to
EDF and EU regulations in collaboration with EU and implementing agencies;
Periodic report writing and updates
Execute periodic monitoring plans and facilitate conducting of tripartite quarterly and
annual joint reviews; -
Conduct regular training on EDFIEU rules and procedures for implementing agencies
as well as provide technical support; and
Undertake any other responsibilities as assigned by supervisors from time to time.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Academic and Professional Qualification
Masters degree or post graduate in economics, development economics, rural
development or any other related field;

Work Experience
Applicant should have at least five (5) years working experience- in programme management. Experience in working with donor funded projects will be considered as an added advantage.' - --
Skills and Competencies
Must be able to proactively support identification, formulation, preparation and appraisal of donor funded development programmes. Experience in managing the EU funded programmes will be considered as an added advantage;
Must be able to promote ownership - by implementing agencies - of the EU funded programmes and projects; . -
Must have skills to evaluate proposals/tenders and negotiation as well as networking skills;
Ability to demonstrate project cycle management skills will be considered as an added advantage; and
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
Renewable contract terms with competitive remuneration packages.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Qualified candidates are invited to submit - by hand or postal address - an application letter, complete 'CV, copies of academic certificates, contacts of two referees [names, addresses, telephonenumbers and email addresses].
Only qualified candidates should submit applications, and only shortlisted candidates would be notified.
Applications should be addressed to:
Deputy National Authorizing Officer - EDF
. Ministry of Finance Programme Support Unit
1 Madaraka Avenue
P.O. Box 1851,
11468 DAR ES SALAAM