Position: Programme Manager
Job Summary
The purpose of the role will be to support the implementation of a
robust country strategy and ensure its delivery through effective programme and project management.- Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
- Experience Level: Mid level
- Experience Length: 3 years
Responsible to: Country Director
Responsible for: 3x Project Coordinators and 1x Project Officer
Location: Morogoro with regular travel to Dar, Dodoma and Iringa
About Raleigh Tanzania
Raleigh Tanzania is a sustainable development
organisation which harnesses the passion and
energy of young people to effect positive change. Raleigh Tanzania
focuses on providing access to safe sanitation & hygiene, protecting
vulnerable environments, building resilient communities, social
accountability, and youth empowerment. Our way of working to
achieve impact is by engaging youth through our three delivery
programmes: National Youth Programmes (NYP), Raleigh Expedition and
International Citizen Service (ICS), a UK government-funded development
programme that brings together young people from all backgrounds to
fight poverty around the world. www.raleightanzania.org
The Raleigh Brand
Our Vision – the world we want to see
A global community working to build a sustainable future
Our Mission – why we exist
To create lasting change through youth
Our Values – how do we behave?
Our values are at the heart of our work. They guide how we do what we do. They are shared by
our staff, supporters, volunteers, project partners and the communities with whom we work.
➢ Create Impact together
We seek to maximise long-lasting impact in everything we do
➢ Act with Integrity
We act with honesty and respect, and we take responsibility for doing what we say
➢ Find the courage
We find the courage to step out of our comfort zone and create change
➢ Never give up
We have the grit, determination and resilience to get the job done
➢ Open to discovery
We are open-minded to trying new things and learn from one another
Overall Purpose of the Job
The Programme Manager will be a member of Raleigh
Tanzania’s senior management team.
The purpose of the role will be to support the implementation of a
robust country strategy and ensure its delivery through effective
programme and project management. Key elements of this role will be
managing the programme portfolio (including donor reporting and
compliance), overseeing the management of all monitoring and evaluation
systems; technical support and
capacity building. The Programme Manager will manage a
multidisciplinary team of
development professionals and coordinate strategic relationships with
the Government,
development stakeholders, local communities and program implementing
partners.
Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
Programme and projects implementation
- Ensure the smooth running and management of the programming portfolio so that the contractual obligations are met, contractual risk is minimised, policies and procedures are adhered to, and good practice is institutionalised
- Lead quality cycle management, including: baselines, formative research, cycle planning (including selection and preparation), cycle reporting (including TPTs, TDRs and cycle’ returns’), timely and accurate financial and narrative donor reporting, evaluation and auditing, d dissemination of lessons learned
- Provide support to all Raleigh Tanzania staff to ensure projects are implemented against agreed plans, standards and criteria
- Management of 3x Project Coordinators and 1x Project Officer
- Ensure that consultancy, technical assistance and capacity building support is appropriately identified, designed and delivered to a high standard
- Support the Programme Development Coordinator with the development of new programming (including approaching partners and government)
- Generate innovative and evidence-based development programming ideas
- Coordinate and collaborate with the Raleigh UK Office and Raleigh International globally for sharing of information, mutual learning and the establishment of a globally consistent and globally leading approach to programming
- Oversight of all Raleigh Tanzania MEAL
- Build capacity within Raleigh Tanzania programme staff in order to comply with all internal and external MEAL requirements
- Ensure quality monitoring and evaluation of a defined programme portfolio in coordination with the Director of Operations, Operations Managers, Country Director and UK Office MEAL Manager and Programme Manager
- Liaise between Raleigh UK Office and the Raleigh Tanzania staff team to ensure that team members are familiar with procedures and are compliant with all obligations
Team and Technical Development and Knowledge Building
- As a senior staff member, contribute to the management, motivation, facilitation and support of the personal development and performance of Raleigh Tanzania Programme Team members, including through coaching, individual and team training, exchanging of experiences, and facilitating participation in appropriate meetings and seminars
- Ensure that the team maintains and builds capacity; identifies and maintains all relevant technical, institutional and contextual information and has the knowledge base for the Raleigh Tanzania programme; and support effective team and organisational learning
- and innovation
- Work closely with the Operations Team to ensure joined-up working for implementation
Development and implementation of the Raleigh Tanzania country strategy
- Support the Country Director in the development and delivery of a robust country strategy
- Support the Country Director in strategy operationalisation with due emphasis on feasibility, sustainability, quality and financial viability
- Ensure the on-going delivery of a robust strategy that is rooted in the needs and priorities of our final beneficiaries and target groups
- Maintain a sound knowledge of Raleigh’s local operating environment and understand development of good practice and policies in relevant areas
- Demonstrate leadership and deliver on Raleigh International strategy for the empowerment of youth and putting young people at the heart of global change.
Partnerships
- The Programme Manager represents Raleigh Tanzania’s Programmes Team; they directly engage with central and local government authorities on issues such as programme and project presentation, introduction, development, conceptualisation, scale-up, replication, adaptation and compliance. They should ensure central and local government programme and project buy-in, achieving government in-kind support wherever possible, aligning the programmes and project with government priorities, goals, targets, indicators as well as ongoing initiatives;
- Pro-actively engage with development partners and donors to represent Raleigh’s programming and identify opportunities for program and project development;
- Pro-actively engage with development partners to mobilise project resources / funding through strategic partnerships, consortium applications and sub-contracting (working closely with the Programme Development Coordinator)
- Establish and build relationships with partners, including planning, coordination and capacity-building
- Raise visibility and credibility of Raleigh Tanzania, presenting programmes to partners, government, peers, experts and other key stakeholders at all levels (including donors where appropriate, in coordination with the Programme Development Coordinator
- Represent Raleigh Tanzania at a range of networking platforms
Other Responsibilities
- Attend regular organisational meetings and contribute to the overall smooth operation of Raleigh in country
- Take part in other Raleigh activities as requested
- Contribute to regular review and revision of budgets and financial reports
- Undertake duty management responsibilities for operations in Tanzania
Person Specification (Skills and Experience)
- High level of experience in all aspects of programme management, including developing or applying quality systems and processes to work and the ability to support others to maintain the standards that have been established
- Strong understanding and experience of the development sector in Tanzania
- Experience in managing complex projects and preferably experience in direct reporting to key institutional funders, such as (e.g. EU, DfID)
- Highly skilled in programme and project management, with experience of development and roll-out of management tools
- 3 years of working in the international development sector at a senior level delivering robust strategy and programmes
- Successful track record in the delivery of projects, including 3 years’ experience in producing high quality reporting to institutional donors and trusts
- Experience providing technical development support to national and international organisations
- Bachelor’s Degree (Required), Master’s Degree (Valued)
- A strong background in one or more of Raleigh’s four key programme areas will be favourable considered
Key Personal Competencies
Communication:
- High level of technical communication skills, both written and verbal to foster partnerships and motivate others
- Ability to represent Raleigh in a range of technical and non-technical forums powerfully and persuasively
- Good understanding of the drivers of donors and partners and the ability to reflect this in communications
Team Working and Interpersonal Skills:
- Ability to network and form effective and constructive working relationships across the whole organisation and wider network within the sector
- Proven ability to work on own initiative, manage time effectively, think clearly and produce accurate and detailed reports and data
- Trusted to act within honesty and integrity and demonstrate commitment to the work of Raleigh International
- Keep a bigger picture in mind; manage risk and support and motivate colleagues to ensure quality delivery to the best of ability
Safeguarding and Vulnerable Adults
Raleigh International is committed to ensuring the
health, safety, welfare and development of all
young people with whom it works regardless of gender, age, stage of
development, disability, sexual orientation, religion, culture or
ethnicity. All participants who take part in activities organised by us
should enjoy taking part in these without fear of harm. We guide all
staff and volunteers to show respect for and understanding of young
people’s rights and their safety and welfare and by so doing, conduct
themselves in a way that reflects our principles.
Anti-Corruption Policy
It is Raleigh International’s policy to conduct
organisation business honestly, and without the
use of corrupt practices or acts of bribery to obtain or receive an
unfair advantage. Raleigh is committed to ensuring adherence to the
highest legal and ethical standards of
organisation conduct.
This must be reflected in every aspect of the way in which we operate.
We must conduct all our dealings with integrity. Bribery and corruption
harms the societies in which these acts are committed and prevents
economic growth and development. Any breach of Raleigh’s policy will be
regarded as a serious matter and will be dealt with under our
disciplinary procedure. In serious cases, it may be treated as gross
misconduct leading to
summary dismissal.
How to Apply?
Please manually apply for this job using the details below:How to apply: Read the following instructions carefully –
Send your CV and cover letter to staffrecruitment@raleightanzania.org by 5pm on Friday 13th September. Your cover letter should be no longer than two pages; it should state why you want the job and how you meet the requirements shown in the Person Specification. Please do not send any other documents (evidence, certificates etc.) at this time. Your email should have the following title: Application, ProgMan + your name and surname.
Interviews will be held in Morogoro the week commencing September 23rd 2019.
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Position: Project Accountant
Position Announcement Project Accountant (Arusha, Tanzania)
The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) is a non-profit, autonomous
international agricultural research center with headquarters in Taiwan
and five regional offices around the globe. WorldVeg conducts research
and development programs that contribute to realize the potential of
vegetables for healthier lives and more resilient livelihoods. For more
information, please visit our website: worldveg.org
WorldVeg seeks a Project Accountant for one of its projects in
partnership with Fintrac for the Feed the Future Tanzania Mboga na
Matunda(FTFT-MnM) funded by USAID.The individual should be a Tanzanian
citizen; he/she will be based at the Center’s regional office for
Eastern and Southern Africa, located in Arusha,Tanzania, and reports to
the Regional Finance Officer and the Project Manager.The initial
contract will be for one (I) year, renewal will depend on donor funds
availability.
Responsibilities
Project Financial Management
- Ensure proper financial recording and administration for the FTFT-MnM project, compliance to WorldVeg and donor financial regulations.
- Ensure correct and up-to-date time administration of staff in WorldVeg’s ERP system.
- Monitor budget vs expenditure and ensure expenditures are charged to correct budget codes.
- Prepare draft project financial reports on set due dates, for review by Regional Finance Officer.
Accounting
- Prepare payment of supplier invoices in according to the financial guidelines.
- Carry out correct posting of project expenditures and on time in the WorldVeg’s ERP system following accountant’s relevant checklist.
- Verify correctness and authenticity of expenses before submitting for approval by the Project Manager
- Raise journals and submit in the system as per the approval hierarchy.
- Maintain filing system of all journal entries with all the appropriate documents, including expense receipts, consultants’ invoices and monthly invoices including pre-payments if any.
- Request payment for FTFT-MnM staff located in Zanzibar, Pemba and Arusha; manage staff travel advances according to the set guidelines.
- Work with the procurement section to ensure granted VAT exemption claims are credited properly.
- Assist Project Manager in budget expenditure monitoring and other analysis when requested.
- Make ready Fintrac’s payment checklist at the end of each month.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Regional Finance Officer or Project Manager.
Skills, knowledge and qualifications
- Degree in Accounting/Finance or Advanced Diploma in Accountancy from accredited university/college.
- Minimum two years’ experience in an international non-governmental organization (NGO) or company. Knowledge of USAID regulations is a plus.
- Excellent computer skills in MS-office applications (Word, Excel, Power point).
- Hands-on experience with an accounting software.
- Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with partners and colleagues in a multi-cultural setting.
Applicants are invited to send a cover letter, clearly illustrating their suitability for the above position against each of the listed items together with a detailed curriculum vitae, including names and addresses of three referees. Applications should be sent by e-mail only to info-esa@worldveg.org with the title ‘Project Accountant’
Only applications sent by e-mail and following these requirements will be considered. Only applications from short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.
WorldVeg offers an attractive working environment in a multi-cultural setting with employees from different countries and diverse backgrounds. WorldVeg is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
APPLY TO info-esa@worldveg.org
Closing date: Closing date for applications is 19th September 2019.
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Position: 2nd Level Operations Specialist, Dar es Salaam
Job Description
Job Summary:
We
are now looking for a Second Level Operations Specialist that will be
responsible for the coordination, management, execution and reactive
maintenance activities that require a higher level of support than
offered by the 1st level Operations. This person shall ensure that the
services provided to customers are continuously available and performing
to Service Level Agreement (SLA) performance levels.
Responsibilities:
You will help with Assurance support activities
• Incident management
• You will assist with Problem management
• System administration
• And you will work with Billing operations
Key Qualifications:
• Bachelor level, in engineering (IT, Telecom) or
• 3-5 years’ experience of deploy system test and lead testing team.
• ISEB/ISTQB software testing qualifications would be an advantage
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Position: Excavator Operator
SFI Tanzania Ltd, an agriculture and forestry investment company based in Korogwe and Handeni districts, Tanga has a vacancy for a qualified, professional and dynamic Excavator Operator.
SFI Tanzania Ltd, an agriculture and forestry investment company based in Korogwe and Handeni districts, Tanga has a vacancy for a qualified, professional and dynamic Excavator Operator.
Job Location: Kwamdulu & Kwaraguru Estate, Tanga Region
Job Description
- Able to operate dragline, clamshell and other excavation machine
- Daily machine setup and inspection
- Lubricate, repair and adjust minor parts like, gears, bearings and bucket teeth.
- Dump earth and sisal waste into truck.
- Operate landfill compaction equipment
- Perform backfilling excavating activities.
- Measure and verify the level of gravel, rock bases and other excavating material.
- Move materials over short distance in an agricultural environment
- Ability to sense balance in working area and ensure no abuse of the machine occurs
- Produce high quality work, safely and productively at all times.
- Punctuality and ability work extended hours
- Grade 8-12.
- Valid Tanzanian excavator operating license
- Experience required: 3-5 years
- Excellent hand-eye coordination
- Familiar with OSHA workplace safety guidelines
- Must be able to read and understand drawings, specifications, safety and quality standards and effectively utilize all trade tools and equipment relevant to the work.
- Work in a team and as a team leader
- Ability to communicate effectively, Physically fit.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted
Remuneration: Union related
Deadline: 18th September, 2019.
Forward application, copies of qualifications and contactable references to mg@sfltanzania.com
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Job Summary Project Zawadi’s mission is to partner with communities, schools, and teachers to support quality education for Tanzanian children and youth.
- Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
- Experience Level: Management level
- Experience Length: 2 years
Job Title: Model Schools Director
Job Description: Project Zawadi’s mission is to partner with
communities, schools, and teachers to support quality education for Tanzanian
children and youth. Project Zawadi (PZ) is a small non-profit
organization that provides support via three programs: Student Sponsorship,
School Support (Model Schools), and Teacher Training (Tenda Teachers).
The Model Schools Director will be responsible for managing all
aspects of the Model Schools program. This program currently partners with four
rural government primary schools to address various needs, including strategic
planning, infrastructure (construction) projects, model farms, teacher
professional development, leadership training, and student support (via student
clubs, life skills, and career counseling).These needs
and how to meet them are identified in five-year strategic plans developed for
each school via a participatory, community-based process involving teachers,
school administrators, parents, village elders, and students. Additional schools are anticipated to be
added to the program in the upcoming years.
Work is done primarily in the area around Nyamuswa Village, Bunda
District, Mara Region but may require travel in Tanzania.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide effective leadership for our model school team and create and maintain a complete and integrated work plan for our model school program.
- Partner with schools/communities to facilitate the participatory process that will implement, monitor, and update the vision of a model school identified in the five-year plans via concrete action steps.
- Facilitate the development of plans for future additional model schools.
- Manage and coordinate with key school and community stakeholders (e.g. head teachers, village chairs, task forces, school committees, and parents).
- Build, develop, and manage an effective network of Project Zawadi partner organizations.
- Create project budgets, monitor expenses, and collect appropriate reporting documentation.
- Report details of all activities to organizational leadership (e.g. Executive Director, Model School Committee, and other Board Members) via a web-based application, written reports and phone calls.
- Effectively collaborate with the directors and staff of the Sponsorship and Tenda Teachers programs.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned
- Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and Swahili and ability to engage in empathic communication
- Professional behavior with integrity and flexibility as job changes and grows.
- Detail oriented, organized, and able to manage priorities for multiple projects at the same time
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to delegate tasks and supervise subordinates in order to create an effective and cohesive team.
- Coaching and mentoring skills
- Solid computer and social media skills with fluency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Budgeting, financial, and project management skills
Qualifications for the Job:
A Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field or comparable work experience is required.
Experience with
community participatory planning and organizing, public meeting facilitation, programmatic
evaluations, gender equity programs, and public speaking is a plus. Special consideration will be given to candidates who have
experience as a teacher, head of a school, or educational administrator and have
lived or worked in the Mara region
Project Zawadi is an
equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
We prohibit discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, race, religion, gender,
age, disability, or marital status.
How to Apply?
Please manually apply for this job using the details below:Applicants should send one email with one attachment to bsinger@projectzawadi.org. The subject line of the email should be “Model Schools Application” and the attachment should contain:
1)a cover letter (including salary history/requirement). Applicants should state in the cover letter why they want this job and how their teaching, administrative, and life experiences have prepared them for this job; and
2) a curriculum vita (CV). No need to send certificates, diplomas and degrees. Those will be requested if you are interviewed. Applications will be accepted until Sep 23, 2019.
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Junior Key-Experts
Title: Junior
Key-Experts – EU AGRI-CONNECT (Technical assistance to support the
implementation of Agriconnect on Sector Enablers and Business
Environment for Tea, Coffee and Horticulture in Tanzania)
Position level: Mid-level, Long-term consulting assignment
JOB DESCRIPTION
Solidaridad East and Central Africa (Solidaridad) is looking to recruit full-time junior key experts with expertise in horticultural and/or coffee and tea value chains for the upcoming EU Agri-Connect: Supporting value chains for shared prosperity – Technical Assistance to improve sector enablers and the business environment for tea, coffee and horticulture in Tanzania.
Expected duration: 48 months
Expected start: February 2020
Project description
The purpose of the technical assistance is to support implementation of the first component and overall coordination of the Agri-Connect programme. The programme “Agri-Connect: Supporting value chains for shared prosperity”, financed under the 11th EDF with a total envelope of EUR 100 million, contributes to two objectives of the National Indicative Programme EU-Tanzania: i) generate agricultural wealth through linking farmers to markets and value chains; and ii) improve food and nutrition security through improved access, availability, and use of food.
The overall objective is to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and other market actors in the coffee, tea and horticulture sectors through inclusive economic growth, private sector development, job creation, and improved nutrition. This will be obtained through the achievement of the following results:
Result 1: Sector enablers and business environment improved
Result 2: Value Chain Development for Coffee, Tea, and Horticulture
Result 3: Rural roads conditions improved
Result 4: Awareness and knowledge of good nutrition practices increased
Roles description
We are looking for a dynamic coffee expert, tea expert and 2 horticulture experts with extensive experience of agriculture value chains to strengthen our planning and ensure the successful implementation of sector development, research, value chain development, and market promotion and regulation. This is a full-time, fixed term appointment based in Tanzania.
Key qualifications and experience
Solidaridad is one of the regional expertise centres of the global Solidaridad Network organisation and has extensive experience in developing innovative “farmer first” solutions focused on sustainable, market oriented value chains, enhancing capacity building, beyond certification modelling and climate smart agriculture activities. In addition, Solidaridad integrates themes such as gender inclusivity, digital innovations, impact investment and sustainable landscape approaches in the implementation of our projects and programmes.
Interested candidates that meet the above qualifications should send their cover letter, CVs and expected daily rate to:
Emails: hr.eca@solidaridadnetwork.org with bd.eca@solidaridadnetwork.org (in copy)
Subject: “Junior Key-Experts – EU AGRI-CONNECT”
Deadline: 13 September 2019 at 5:00pm (EAT)
Position level: Mid-level, Long-term consulting assignment
JOB DESCRIPTION
Solidaridad East and Central Africa (Solidaridad) is looking to recruit full-time junior key experts with expertise in horticultural and/or coffee and tea value chains for the upcoming EU Agri-Connect: Supporting value chains for shared prosperity – Technical Assistance to improve sector enablers and the business environment for tea, coffee and horticulture in Tanzania.
Expected duration: 48 months
Expected start: February 2020
Project description
The purpose of the technical assistance is to support implementation of the first component and overall coordination of the Agri-Connect programme. The programme “Agri-Connect: Supporting value chains for shared prosperity”, financed under the 11th EDF with a total envelope of EUR 100 million, contributes to two objectives of the National Indicative Programme EU-Tanzania: i) generate agricultural wealth through linking farmers to markets and value chains; and ii) improve food and nutrition security through improved access, availability, and use of food.
The overall objective is to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and other market actors in the coffee, tea and horticulture sectors through inclusive economic growth, private sector development, job creation, and improved nutrition. This will be obtained through the achievement of the following results:
Result 1: Sector enablers and business environment improved
Result 2: Value Chain Development for Coffee, Tea, and Horticulture
Result 3: Rural roads conditions improved
Result 4: Awareness and knowledge of good nutrition practices increased
Roles description
We are looking for a dynamic coffee expert, tea expert and 2 horticulture experts with extensive experience of agriculture value chains to strengthen our planning and ensure the successful implementation of sector development, research, value chain development, and market promotion and regulation. This is a full-time, fixed term appointment based in Tanzania.
Key qualifications and experience
- At least 5-7 years of work experience in the agriculture supply chains, preferably in the coffee, horticulture and tea value chain interventions.
- At least 3 years of experience working on EU funded projects.
- Experience in coffee and tea (both value chains) or horticulture value chain development.
- Experience in the East Africa region (particularly in Tanzania).
- Proven experience in analysis of policy and regulatory frameworks, capacity building and training of state institutions, including government ministries, local government authorities, as well as non-state actors, including NGOs, Cooperatives and Farmers Organisations.
- Good knowledge and experience in the use of project cycle management processes and implementation of donor funded projects.
- An ability to prioritise tasks and meet multiple deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills, diplomatic and tact to effectively communicate.
- Good oral communication, writing and analytical skills, including development of reports, learnings and oral presentations. Proficiency in Swahili is a plus.
- Willingness to travel regularly within the region.
Solidaridad is one of the regional expertise centres of the global Solidaridad Network organisation and has extensive experience in developing innovative “farmer first” solutions focused on sustainable, market oriented value chains, enhancing capacity building, beyond certification modelling and climate smart agriculture activities. In addition, Solidaridad integrates themes such as gender inclusivity, digital innovations, impact investment and sustainable landscape approaches in the implementation of our projects and programmes.
Interested candidates that meet the above qualifications should send their cover letter, CVs and expected daily rate to:
Emails: hr.eca@solidaridadnetwork.org with bd.eca@solidaridadnetwork.org (in copy)
Subject: “Junior Key-Experts – EU AGRI-CONNECT”
Deadline: 13 September 2019 at 5:00pm (EAT)
