Chief of Party, Tanzania

Chief of Party, FHI 360 Tanzania Vector Control Activity
Project Description:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology â creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Chief of Party (COP).

Position Summary:
FHI 360 is seeking applications for a Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID-funded activity which will build on current investments made by USAID on vector control and prevention to reduce the burden of malaria in mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. This project will accelerate the ability of the Tanzania government to identify and implement proven, evidenced based vector control approaches; targeting 14 high malaria burden regions through delivery and distribution of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs); and reviving the commercial sector for sustainability of access to vector control commodities.
The COP will provide leadership, managerial and technical support throughout the implementation of the project and will be responsible for the administration, program management, performance monitoring and technical implementation and oversight of all program activities. The COP will serve as the principal institutional liaison and is expected to have regular communication with the USAID Agreement Officer's Representative. The COP is responsible for ensuring compliance with FHI 360 policies and procedures and USG rules and regulations. The COP is responsible for ensuring sub-awardee compliance and monitoring quality of program implementation. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of final applicant is subject to USAID approval.
Job Description

Provide strategic direction, and technical leadership to the project to achieve expected project results within budget and timeframe
Responsible for the overall planning, implementation, and management of the project as well as the achievement of the goals and objectives of the project in a timely and cost-effective manner. Serve as principal liaison to USAID and ensure high level of coordination and nurture relationships with all key stakeholders including partner/organizations at national and global level, on administrative, financial and programmatic matters related to the project
Liaise with USG partners and other donors and implementing agencies to ensure coordination of and synergy with other USAID and malaria activities
Oversee report preparation to meet USAID and corporate reporting requirements to document program performance and monitor overall award compliance
Ensure timely, high-quality, and complete submission of work plans, quarterly and annual reports, financial reports, and any other reports required by USAID.
Lead preparation of annual work-plans, project activity updates, and other project-related communication and reporting materials
Oversee a team of senior technical, program and finance staff and ensure clear roles and responsibilities and lines of communication are maintained amongst the team members Supervising all project staff, including ensuring that field staff regularly prepare and update performance data;
Represent the project at regional, national and international forums, including technical conferences, policy briefings, etc.
Oversee and support capacity building and technical assistance efforts at the organizational and national levels to improve performance towards achieving the goals and objectives
Oversee management systems for the cost-effective implementation of all project activities
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Oversee the project's monitoring, evaluation and learning activities
Develop suitable scopes of work for the engagement and execution of technical assistance contracts as needed

Required Qualifications

A Master's degree in Public Health, social sciences, or international development
A minimum of ten years of experience with progressively increasing responsibility designing, implementing, managing and leading large development programs involving multiple partners, stakeholders and geographic target areas in a developing country
A minimum of five years of experience providing specific technical direction and oversight on the design, development and management of a malaria related project â vector control desired.
Management experience with a USG contract mechanism and familiarity with USAID agreement regulations.
Demonstrated ability through previous experience leading a technical activity through evidence and data driven decision making.
Proven record of leading teams to achievement of project goals and milestones to achieve quality program results.
Demonstrated ability through previous experience to establish and maintain productive teams and working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability through previous experience to liaise with senior government officials, executives of NGOs, FBOs, and the private sector
Excellent interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills in English.
Relevant computer software skills, including at a minimum MS Office.
Fluent in Kiswahili

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time. We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please visit FHI 360's Career Center for a list of all open positions: https://www.fhi360.org/careers.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package , professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others - and yourself.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
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Country Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY:
FHI 360 is currently recruiting for the position of Country Coordinator for an anticipated project, East Africa Building Resilience in Civil Society (BRICS) Phase II. BRICS II will implement a holistic approach to promoting community resilience including working with national and subnational authorities to improve their ability to prevent violent conflict, working with and in at-risk communities, conducting research to inform interventions and facilitate dialogues among stakeholders. It is anticipated that this program will focus primarily on Kenya, with a secondary focus on Tanzania and Mozambique and a third line of effort in Uganda and Ethiopia. The Country Coordinator will report to a Nairobi-based Project Director and will oversee project activities in Tanzania and share necessary information and lessons learned from country activities with other project offices in the region. The position is contingent on funding.
Essential Job Functions: Duties and Responsibilities

Supervises a team within the country office to ensure efficient and effective delivery of project activities
Ensures appropriate monitoring of activities to achieve financial, administrative, and programmatic goals and accurate financial and programmatic reporting
Maintains regular communication with FHI 360 project staff in DC and other field offices.
Ensures that solid relationships are built and maintained between and among FHI 360, UK donors, local government and civil society stakeholders, and other involved stakeholders.
Contributes to program performance reports and biweekly updates.
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Manages development of and monitors work plans and budgets and ensures appropriate levels of technical assistance in program operations.
Coordinates partner efforts in activity implementation across country.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT STANDARDS:

Bachelor's Degree in social sciences, international development, community development, peacebuilding and conflict management or other relevant fields (advanced degree preferred);
Minimum of eight years' relevant professional experience managing and implementing development projects focused on community development, multi-stakeholder engagement, peacebuilding, preventing violent extremism or other related areas;
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage staff working in areas affected by violent extremism or conflict, preferably in East Africa;
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with communities, civil society, county government representatives, and other stakeholders;
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing;
Ideally, the candidate will also have worked on UK funded programs or other donor programs.

Tanzanian and other East African nationals are strongly encouraged to apply. Availability of position is contingent upon award to FHI 360. Selection of final applicant is subject to donor approval.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package , professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others - and yourself.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
The recruiting organization, FHI 360, has not specified a closing date for this vacancy or continues to list jobs after their stated closing date. Because such positions may remain open, they are listed here until removed from the recruiting organization's website. Click the button below to verify its current status.
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Position: Director - Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)

Tanzania Vector Control Activity

FHI 360AJIRA TANZANIA 2019

About FHI360

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries.

Project summary

The purpose of the Tanzania Vector Control Activity (TVCA) is to identify and implement proven, evidence-based vector control approaches in Tanzania. The TVCA focuses on insecticide treated bed-nets (ITNs) that includes determining the quantity of ITNs needed annually to maintain high population access and implementing delivery of ITNs. The TVC Contractor provides the Government of Tanzania and malaria partners with state-of-the-art reviews and advice concerning new developments in vector control, and as appropriate, develops plans for implementation of modified or new vector control approaches in Tanzania.

Position summary

The Director -MEL will work as part of the TVCA senior technical leadership team led by the Project Director. This specialist is responsible for providing overall technical and program leadership in the design, implementation and oversight of TVCA’s ME&L portfolio. This will be focused on the design, implementation, and monitoring of the TVCA program components which include determining the insecticide treated net (ITN) access among targeted populations; delivering ITNs to targeted populations; reviving the commercial market for ITNs; providing guidance on effectiveness of vector control interventions used in Tanzania; and providing guidance on new evidence-based vector control approaches.

The Director-MEL will oversee implementation of an integrated M&E system to track the inputs, processes, outputs and outcomes of each of TVCA’s. In this regard, the Advisor will also oversee quality control and timely production of required project data, tools, materials and products relevant to M&E, including any operational research and baseline/end line surveys.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design and implementation of the TVCA’s monitoring, evaluation and learning activities, including the development of the project’s performance monitoring plan; development and monitoring of project indicators; implementation of project evaluation; quality assurance and auditing of data.
Lead the design and implementation of the project learning activities working closely with other technical staff, including required operations research, performance evaluations, impact evaluations and rapid/special studies.
Design and implement mechanisms for continuous learning, collaboration and adaptation for project staff, partners, donors, host country government counterparts and other stakeholders.
Oversee the dissemination of information on successful and promising approaches, lessons learned and other program results to local, national and regional-level intergovernmental bodies, donors, partners and other stakeholders.
Ensure that the project is aligned national malaria strategies and priorities.
Lead and facilitate the evaluation of TVCA’s contribution towards Tanzania’s overall malaria response.
Build capacity of staff, implementing partners, government counterparts, and other stakeholders in program monitoring and evaluation, data collection and management, and research and learning methods.
Ensure research implementation adheres to FHI 360 and international policies and standards and remains technically and ethically sound.
Oversee a team of monitoring, evaluation and research staff for the project and ensure clear roles and responsibilities and lines of communication are maintained amongst the team members.
Contribute to work plans, quarterly and annual reports, financial reports, and other reports and papers summarizing project results and evidence.
Deliver presentations at professional meetings and conferences.

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Education/Experience:

Master’s Degree in public health, demography, sociology, epidemiology, or biostatistics or equivalent. A PhD will be desired.
Five years’ experience in monitoring, evaluation and research efforts, preferably with donor funded health initiatives.
Demonstrated experience and familiarity with surveys, research methodologies, qualitative and quantitative research methods, data analysis, sampling methods, and establishment of MEL systems in developing country contexts.
Strong skills using MS Excel Word, PowerPoint and Access, and at least one data analysis software program (SAS, SPSS) and experience training others in its use is highly desirable.
Demonstrated leadership qualities, depth and breadth of technical and management expertise and experience, and strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills.
Experience living or working in Tanzania is preferred.
Experience with a USG-funded projects is preferred.
Strong interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills in English and Kiswahili

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FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

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Position: Technical and Operational Advisor/Specialist

Project summary

The purpose of the Tanzania Vector Control Activity (TVCA) is to identify and implement proven, evidence-based vector control approaches in Tanzania. The TVCA focuses on insecticide treated bed-nets (ITNs) that includes a) determining the quantity of ITNs needed annually to maintain high population access, and b) delivery and distribution of ITNs. The TVCA Contractor also provides the Government of Tanzania and malaria partners with c) state-of-the-art reviews and advice concerning new developments in vector control, and as appropriate, d) develops plans for implementation of modified or new vector control approaches in Tanzania.

Position

We are seeking experienced Technical and Operational Advisors and Specialists for the TVCA opportunity to cover:

Supply chain management and commodity forecasting
Distribution and related logistics
Capacity Building/strengthening in the public and private sectors
Community Mobilization – Regional and District levels
Commercial market priming and private sector engagement
Data Management and analysis

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of the TVCA’s monitoring, evaluation and learning activities, including the development of the project’s performance monitoring plan; development and monitoring of project indicators; implementation of project evaluation; quality assurance and auditing of data.

Minimum requirements

Master’s Degree or equivalent in public health, business administration logistics or any of the arear of interest above
Five years’ or more experience working in specific area, preferably with donor funded health initiatives. Experience with USAID funded programs highly desirable
Demonstrated leadership qualities, depth and breadth of technical, operational and management expertise and experience, and strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills.
Experience living or working in Tanzania or the East and Southern Africa region is highly preferred.
Strong interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills in English and Kiswahili.

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