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ECODIT seeks applications for various long- and short-term positions for the anticipated USAID Tanzania Marine Conservation Activity – Tuhifadhi Bahari Yetu, which will seek to support and strengthen capacity for marine biodiversity conservation to i) build the capacity of public sector and civil society; ii) increase private sector engagement in marine conservation and coastal natural resources management; iii) improve the enabling environment for MPAs and Fisheries management at all levels; and iv) enhance data availability and use in decision making.
This is expected to be a five-year activity. ECODIT seeks qualified Tanzanian and third country nationals with experience living and working in Tanzania to support a range of activities over the life of the project, per the following requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in biodiversity conservation, marine biology, public policy, or another relevant field. Advanced degree preferred;
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience leading or supporting donor-funded conservation activities in Tanzania and/or East Africa, experience with USAID projects preferred;
- Strong technical knowledge of and experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Marine Conservation Biology
- Marine and Coastal Tourism Development
- Economic Growth
- Private Sector Engagement
- Marine Wildlife Related Crime
- Natural Resource Management
- Coastal Forestry Management
- Wild-Caught Fisheries Production
- Enhanced/ Improved Fisheries Management
- Public Policy
- Management/Protection of endangered, threatened and protected (ETP) habitats and species;
- Conservation Financing
- Youth Engagement
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
- Gender and Social Inclusion
- Communications and Outreach
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
- Administration and Finance
- Strong project management skills, along with highly developed interpersonal skills, analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; and
- Written and verbal fluency in Swahili or other local dialects is highly desirable.
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How to apply
To apply, please send a cover letter and updated resume/CV in English through the “Our Jobs” page of ECODIT’s website. Please note that positions are contingent upon contract award. Applications will be received and reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants who fail to meet the application criteria may be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Job Title: EARLY INTERVENTION-RESEARCH CONSULTANT
Location: Tanzania
Terms of reference
Identification and addressing barriers of scaling up sensory screening and early intervention services
1. About Sense International
Sense International (EA) Tanzania was registered in Tanzania under the
NGO Act, 2000 (registration certificate number 00NGO/0390) on 15th
February 2008. Sense International Tanzania is part of Sense
International, a UK registered Non-Government global organization that
supports people with deafblindness and multi-sensory impairments across a
range of, often resource poor, countries including; India, Bangladesh,
Kenya, ajira Uganda, Peru, Nepal and Romania. Since 2008 Sense
International Tanzania has been working closely with the Ministry of
Education, Science and Technology, and the President’s Office Regional
Administration and Local Government implementing different education
projects to enable children with deafblindness and complex disabilities
to access education. Currently Sense International Tanzania are
implementing several other projects in the areas of Early Identification
and Intervention, Inclusive Education and Improving Livelihoods for
people with deafblindness and multi-sensory impairments in Tanzania.
2. About Early Screening and Intervention
The Sensory Screening and Early Intervention project seeks to perform
early identification of children with deafblindness / multi-sensory
impairments aged 0-5 years, and provide early intervention services to
those positively identified. The project currently takes place in 4
health facilities in Temeke Municipality. The aim of the project is to
reduce the impact of sensory impairments in children found to have
deafblindness / multi-sensory impairments and increase their chances of
living a full and independent life. The project is implemented in
partnership with Temeke Municipal Council from April 2018 – March 2021
with support from Jersey Overseas Aid (JOA) and Australian Aid. The
project aims to conduct sensory screening of 72,000 children aged 0-5 in
Temeke Municipality and provide early intervention therapy services to
80 children identified with these impairments.
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3. Purpose of the research
Sense International Tanzania and the project Steering Committee for the
Sensory Screening and Early Intervention project are looking to recruit
a consultant to study the possibility of scaling up the Sensory
Screening and Early Intervention services for children with
deafblindness / multi-sensory impairments in Tanzania’s Public Health
System. The research has two main purposes:
- Analyze existing policies, legislations and other national guidelines and documents related to early identification of sensory impairments and intervention, and to identify any gaps in policies that need to be addressed.
- Identify barriers of scaling up screening services for early identification of sensory impairments and early intervention services in Tanzania and make recommendations on how to address the barriers.
The
resulting findings will be used to inform advocacy strategies and plans
that aim to influence the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania
to strengthen Sensory Screening and Early Intervention services for
children with deafblindness / multi-sensory impairments aged 0-5.
4. Scope of work
- Secure an expedited research permit from the National Institute of Medical Research (NIMR).
- Identify and analyze the policies relating to Sensory Screening (early identification) and Early Intervention services in Tanzania under the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MoHCDGEC) and the Prime Minister’s Office – Labor, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disabilities (PMO-LYED).
- Document the current status of Sensory Screening and Early Intervention services in
- Analyze the capacity of the current Public Health System to deliver early Sensory Screening and Early Intervention services to children with deafblindness / multi-sensory impairments at District and Regional levels through structured interviews with MoHCDGEC officials and review policies, strategies and budgets.
- Identify policy gaps in national policies relating to early Sensory Screening and Early Intervention and the Sense International model which need to be addressed in order to scale up Sensory Screening and Early Intervention services across Tanzania.
- Produce a report on the findings of
the research study and provide recommendations to address the barriers
for scaling up of the Sensory Screening and Early Intervention services
for children with deafblindness / multi-sensory impairments in Tanzania.
5. Proposed Methodology
To develop comprehensive baseline information, the consultant will use the following methods:
Briefing meeting with Sense International Tanzania.
Desk-based literature review of, at least, the following documents:
- National Health Policy 2007
- National Eye Care Strategic Plan 2018-2022
- National Strategic Plan of Non-Communicable Diseases 2016-2020
- National Policy of Development for Persons with Disabilities (PMO-LYED)
- Any other document which refers to early screening, identification and intervention for sensory impairments.
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FGD/Structured interviews with, key implementing partners and stakeholders.
Report Writing and Feedback
6. Schedule of deliverables
The consultant will be required to present to Sense International Tanzania a detailed report of the study which covers:
- Background of Sensory Screening and Early Intervention services for children with deafblindness / multi-sensory impairments in Tanzania.
- Analysis of different Sensory Screening and Early Intervention policies under the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MoHCDGEC) and the Prime Minister’s Office – Labor, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disabilities (PMO-LYED), including an analysis of the gaps that need to be addressed in these Policies related to Sensory Screening and Early Intervention in the United Republic of Tanzania.
- Analysis of the capacity of the current Public Health System to deliver Sensory Screening and Early Intervention services for children with deafblindness / multisensory impairments at District (Temeke) and Regional levels (Dar Es Salaam).
- Analysis of NGOs providing early sensory screening and early intervention services to children with deafblindness / multi-sensory impairments and other (complex) disabilities.
- Recommendations based on the policy analysis and interviews / Focus Group Discussions with Government and NGO officials for scaling up the Sensory Screening and Early Intervention services across Tanzania.
- An Executive Summary of the report, of not more than four pages.
- Develop interview and Focus Group Discussion questions, informed consent forms and guidelines.
- Present findings of the research during a presentation of the final report to stakeholders.
7. Required qualifications and experience of the consultant
A successful candidate for the task should at a minimum have the following qualifications:
- At least a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Development Studies or any relevant degree from a recognized institution of higher learning.
- Experience in conducting research relating to social development issues and community health in a developing country.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Tanzania Health Sector and social development issues.
- Ability to analyze information, write detailed, organized and informative reports that can be used to inform decision making.
- The applicant must be a national of the United Republic of Tanzania.
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili languages.
- Experience in working with people with disabilities would be an added advantage.
8. Timeline of Activities
The duration of the assignment is 6 weeks from date of signing the consultancy contract.
9. Safeguarding
Sense International Tanzania exists to support children and adults with
deafblindness to realise their rights – including their right to
protection from violence, exploitation, abuse, neglect and harm. We take
our responsibility to keep people safe seriously, and continually
strive to embed good practice across the organisation and beyond.
We understand safeguarding to be about ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone with whom we work – including people with deafblindness, their families, carers, and other professionals, as well as members of communities and entities such as disabled persons organisations. This obligation naturally extends to our own staff, trustees, volunteers and interns, as well as those in our partner organisations and other personnel associated with Sense International Tanzania.
Our approach to safeguarding involves promoting a culture of safety for all and practising this in every aspect of the organisation’s day-to-day life. It also involves taking action for and on behalf of children and vulnerable adults who are suffering, or are at risk of suffering, significant harm as a result of abuse, exploitation or neglect.
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Sense
International Tanzania has a zero-tolerance approach to bullying,
harassment, violence, exploitation and abuse. Sense International
Tanzania requires the successful candidate to comply with its Child and
Vulnerable Adult Policy and Procedure and to sign its Child and
Vulnerable Adult Protection Declaration.
10. Mode of application
Interested applicants are required to submit an application addressed
to the Country Director of Sense International Tanzania. The following
documents/evidence must be attached with the application:
- An Expression of Interest letter (not more than 2 pages) outlining how their qualifications and experience meet the schedule of deliverables for this research.
- Curriculum Vitae (not more than 4 pages)
- A research methodology describing how they will accomplish the tasks described in the assignment above.
- A detailed budget for the assignment.
- Share examples of 1-2 similar pieces of work conducted with the past two (2) years.
- Three professional references can be contacted regarding the quality of the previous work conducted.
- Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
All applications must be sent to infotz@senseint.or.tz by December 4th, 2020. Please write,
“EARLY INTERVENTION-RESEARCH” in the subject line. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Sense International Tanzania considers all applicants equal without any
discrimination on the basis of gender, age, sex, religion, tribe,
origin or any other form of discrimination.
Chief of Party (COP)
About the Opportunity:
The proposed Tanzania Marine Conservation Activity, recently retitled Tuhifadhi Bahari Yetu, will incorporate a series of interventions that support and strengthen capacity for biodiversity conservation in a manner that i) reduces the use of illegal and unsustainable fishing; ii) improves the governance and management of coastal land and seascapes; and iii) improves policy development and capacity to implement policies. These interventions together will reduce threats to marine and coastal biodiversity in Tanzania while moving Tanzanian institutions further on their journey to self-reliance.
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The Chief of Party (COP) will oversee all strategic, technical and operational aspects for the anticipated activity, which will seek to support and strengthen capacity for marine biodiversity conservation through public sector and civil society capacity building, private sector engagement, and improvement to the overall enabling environment for Marine Protected Areas and Fisheries Management. This is expected to be a five-year activity based in Tanzania.
The COP will be responsible for overall leadership, management, and technical direction of the project. As the project’s leader, the COP will be the principal project planner, designer, and implementer, and will act as the main point of contact between USAID, ECODIT and partner organizations, ensuring timely communication and collaboration and overseeing the submission of high-quality deliverables that respond to USAID’s priorities and expectations.
Specifically, the COP will:
- Assume overall technical, financial, and administrative leadership of the Activity, ensuring that all tasks are implemented effectively and that all deliverables are submitted on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable United States Government (USG) regulations and ECODIT policies;
- Identify and execute strategies to build strong, viable relationships with key stakeholders, including USAID, Tanzanian ministries and government officials; the private sector; civil society; and other important actors in the marine and fisheries sector;
- Provide technical and advisory services to address barriers and challenges to marine conservation in Tanzania, including in such areas as legal and regulatory reform, financial and operational performance of the fisheries and MPAs, and the development of a more robust coastal eco-tourism sector.
- Engage and coordinate activities with other USAID programs in Tanzania, participate in existing donor coordination platforms for marine and terrestrial biodiversity conservation interventions in the country;
- Liaise regularly with USAID to ensure the timely production and submission of high-quality deliverables, including regular project reports ;
- Work with the ECODIT Home Office to coordinate technical and editorial review of project deliverables prior to submission to USAID;
- Oversee project start-up, in-country legal registration, and office set-up for the Activity;
- Supervise technical and administrative personnel; and
- Perform other tasks and duties as necessary for the success of the project.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Biodiversity, Conservation, Public Policy, International Development or another related field.
- A minimum of ten (10) years of experience leading and managing international development programs in resource management and conservation.
- Experience with Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) management, coastal resource resilience, sustainable fisheries management and/or enforcement, local community development and livelihood diversification, local governance capacity building, and behavior change promotion
- Strong understanding of MPA and Fisheries sector policy and market operations in Tanzania;
- Strong understanding of ecotourism and conservation enterprise development
- Prior experience living and working in Tanzania or East Africa preferred;
- Proven experience in assembling and/or managing diverse teams to effectively execute tasks;
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills in English; and
- Fluency or professional level knowledge of Swahili preferred.
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How to apply
To apply, please send a cover letter and updated resume/CV in English through the “Our Jobs” section of the ECODIT website. Please note that positions are contingent upon contract award. Applications will be received and reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants who fail to meet the application criteria may be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.
