January 2022

Monday 31 January 2022

Job Opportunity at Plan International, Project Finance Manager

January 31, 2022

Project Finance Manager

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Company: Plan International

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

BACKGROUND

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan has over 80 years’ experience and works in more than 75 countries across the world. We strive for a just world, working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners.

Plan International has been working in Tanzania since 1991. Our work supports marginalised children and youth, especially adolescent girls, to grow up physically and mentally healthy and ready to shape their future. We create an enabling environment and empower girls to be active drivers of change in realising their rights. We prioritise working with partners, and ensuring all of our work is evidence based

Vijana na Ubora, Malengo na Afya (VUMA) project is an anticipated 7-years Global Affairs Canada (GAC) funded project, aiming at increasing realisation of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for Adolescents Girls and Young Women(AGYW) in all their diversity in Katavi region. The project will increase AGYW’s individual and collective agency by building Sexual Reproductive Health Rights, Sexual Gender Based Violence, Mental Health, infection prevention and control (IPC) and nutrition by empowering them via increased social capital; and by helping them to acquire skills, capacities and increased financial capital. The project will also strengthen the provision of gender and adolescent-responsive and inclusive (GAR&I), integrated and innovative SRHR and protection services and support for AGYW by building community, school, health facility and governmental capacity, infrastructure, planning and management.

In addition, the project will work with local Women Rights Organizations (WROs), Youth Led Organizations (YLOs), adolescent groups and stakeholders to ensure that gender equality (GE), SRHR and protection frameworks, policies and services are gender-responsive and evidence-based.

ROLE PURPOSE

Finance Manager is responsible for the financial health of VUMAproject, and offering insights and financial advice to the Program Director in order to make sound financial decisions and planning for the long and short term financial goal of the project. she/he will lead all day-to-day accounting operations, with functional responsibility for accounting, accounts payable, payroll, and grants administration. She/he will be accountable with the production of quality financial reports; managing accurate processing of financial transactions; administration of a comprehensive set of controls in order to mitigate risks, preparing financial forecasts of the project, and ensure that reported results comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donor and Plan financial management standards. This position report to the Program Director and supervises the Finance Coordinator.

Dimensions of the Role

Monitor the day-to-day financial operations of VUMAproject
Support project financial analysis, validation of plans, and ad-hoc requests
Ensure compliance with donor and Plan financial policies and regulatory requirements
Track project financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement
Seek out methods for minimizing financial risk to the project
Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation.
Plan, organize, and execute financial tasks of VUMA projects
Make estimates of funds required for the short and long-term financial objectives of the project.
Complete financial reports, lead the month-end closing process and conduct monthly financial forecast.
Develop and implement plans for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
Provide financial insight and analysis information and expectations to the Program Director to drive project performance and support in long-term and short-term decision making
Manage and monitor metrics, KPI tracking, and reports.
Understand and calculate the risks involved in the financial activities of the project.
Ensure that all financial transactions are processed accurately, in a timely manner, and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Maintain control of the following areas: general ledger, accounts payable, expense reports, billing, and payroll.
Work closely with CO grants manager in reviewing partner liquidations reports
Monitor and supervise project assistant accountant to ensure that all the partners liquidations, advance and all expenditures are processed and posted into SAP system timely.
Visits Katavi region at least quarterly to provide needed technical support to the project team.
Visits partner offices at least once in a quarter to provide support and ensure that grant requirements are adhered to
Fulfill Plan’s safeguarding children and young people policy at all times to protect children from all forms of abuse
Provide capacity building to partner staff to ensure partners’ compliance with best practices and donor specific requirements
Undertake other reasonable tasks as directed by the Project Director

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Production of financial management reports:

Ensures that project transactions are reviewed and correctly entered into SAP on a timely basis;
Submit quarterly, semi-annual year-end project financial reports in a timely manner;
Prepare the quarterly financial report and assists the Program Director with the variance explanations, and communicate with Plan Canada for support on donor reporting deliverables as needed.
Monitor and submit quarterly reports on project financial risk.
Prepare and analyse accurate monthly financial and management reports, including income statement, balance sheet, budget and variance, projections and forecast, and cash flow.

Working with Partners

Relates well with all partners and support them to effectively manage their budgets
Gives constructive and timely feedback to partners finance team for improvement
Lead financial reflection and feedback meetings with partners

Budget Management and Control

Be in charge of the preparation of the Project annual work plan budget;
Monitor project budget and submit request for budget modification to Donor for approval when necessary
Maintain a budgetary control system to monitor grant budget vs. Expenditure and advise management on variances and corrective actions required to be taken
Respond to grants financial queries in liaison with the Head of Finance (HOF), Business Development Manager and the Program Director;
Ensure partners fund disbursement is done on a timely manner as per the agreement.
Ensure Partner liquidations and financial reports are properly reviewed before further funds are advanced
Assists the Program Director in the preparation of quarterly, semi-annual and year-end financial schedules/reports of the project

Coordinates Cash Forecasting:

Promptly request funds for project implementation and ensure effective cash flow management
Ensure monthly bank reconciliations is prepared, reviewed, signed and filed accordingly.
Prepare fund balance statement on a monthly basis and share with the HOF.
Prepare and share the reconciled fund balance with Program Director and CNO Compliance Manager, on quarterly basis.

Compliance with Plan’s and Donor requirements.

Ensure that all approved Project budget account lines – donor account lines together with subsequent modifications are accurate in SAP;
Undertake monthly review to ensure that all transactions are accurately entered into the SAP
Ensure the SAP monthly reports are printed and signed off;
Ensure partners disbursements and liquidations are clearly captured in SAP.
Analyze project balance especially expense accounts after system closure and effect the necessary corrections
Reviews project sub-ledger for all advances and prepaid expenses and follows up on outstanding advances

Management of Internal Financial Controls:

Prepare the weekly payment list based on the Cash forecast requirement approved
Ensure that project payments are made as per approved policies and procedures and donor requirements.
On a monthly basis, review all the vouchers for completeness and documentation and arithmetic accuracy.
Ensure online payments are processed within required time as per weekly payment schedule
Prepare project financial audit action list after each audit and ensure compliance.
Monitor and review monthly staff timesheets and ensure that are completed in a timely manner
Support CNO Compliance Manager during compliance visits and ensure that required documents are available for review
Support donor audit and ensure all required supporting documents are available
Ensure audit recommendations are implemented within limited time frame.

Management Responsibilities:

Provide leadership to finance and accounting areas of the project
Provide guidance and analysis to the project director and operational management to improve results.
Maintain system of accounts and keep books and records on all transactions and assets.
Develop, implement, and maintain processes and controls that are current best practices related to transaction processing
Perform month-end closing procedures, including overhead allocations, account reconciliations, and updating schedules.
Train/coach partner finance staff in delivery of job responsibilities to support grants compliance and financial reporting;

Security

Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of Safeguarding policies.
Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
Ensure compliance to COVID-19 and other outbreaks safety measures

Compliance to Global Polices

Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEIP) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring Plan and Partner’s staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures

Communications and Working Relationships:

Internal:

This position works closely with HoF and grants Manager at CO (high)
This position works closely with Financial Coordinator at PU level (high)
This position works closely with Project Director

External:

This position works closely with finance team of implementing partner organizations (medium)

Key relationships

PU & CO

Head of finance and grants Manager

Functional networks within Plan

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

Required experience and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, preferably post-graduate degree
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting and/or financial analysis
Solid experience in coordinating audit activities and managing reporting
Ability to work and effectively communicate with senior-level management
In-depth knowledge of the Finance and accounting preferably in NGO environment, with experience in grants accounting.
Proficiency with accounting software and excellent Excel skills.
Knowledge of financial reporting and data mining
Ability to present financial information to management and external stakeholders.
Strong understanding and knowledge of Cash Flows, Budgetary Controls and government compliance
Proven ability to make complex and time-sensitive decisions in the best interests of the organization.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Essential

Knowledge

In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of gender transformative approach in budgeting
Demonstrated knowledge in developing of grant budget
Develops, motivates, coaches and promotes high performance staff
Knowledge in leading multiple partners with complex relationships
In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies

Skills

Analytical and problem solving skills
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft applications and accounting packages
Ability to work under multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills
Excellent communication skills, with demonstrated ability to write financial reports
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
Fluent spoken and written English and Kiswahili

Behaviours

Hardworking with capacity to work independently with minimum supervision
Honest, integrity, open and transparent personality.
Working towards achieving a team goal
Be able to Respect all groups of people in the community and culturally sensitive
Persuasive and able to work with different cultural settings
Motivated, energetic and strives to develop and support other
Result oriented and able to work independently and as part of a team.
Working for the best interest of the organisation and children
Appreciate of child rights and gender equality

Desirable

Knowledge and experience with Global Affairs Canada’s (GAC’s) project management
Solid proficiency in SAP
Experience managing and knowledge of project that support girls’ education
Strong presentation, team-building and interpersonal skills
Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to girls’ development and a values-driven work environment.
Operate in a high-pressure deadline-driven environment with professionalism
Managing project with strict reporting deadlines
Working with the project team and ensure project results are achieved timely without compromising quality
Good command over conflict resolution while maintaining important relationships: Capability to resolve conflicts
Plan and schedule own work, interpreting instructions and selecting appropriate methods/tools for delivery.
Understanding of data privacy standards

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

Physical Environment

Working environment will include both typical office environment and field environment

The position requires regular field travels, at least 30% of the work

Level of contact with children

Low contact: No interaction or low frequency of interaction with children

Location: Dar Es Salaam

Reports to: Project Director

Grade: D2

The deadline for submitting the application is 13 February 2022.

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Nafasi za kazi tanzania 2018

Job Opportunity at Plan International, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning Specialist

January 31, 2022

Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning Specialist

Location: Katavi, Tanzania

Company: Plan International

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

BACKGROUND

Vijana na Ubora, Malengo na Afya (VUMA) project is an anticipated 7-year Global Affairs Canada (GAC) funded project, aiming at increasing realisation of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for Adolescents Girls and Young Women (AGYW) in all their diversity in Katavi region. The project will increase AGYW’s individual and collective agency by building Sexual Reproductive Health Rights, Sexual Gender Based Violence, Mental Health, infection prevention and control (IPC) and nutrition by empowering them via increased social capital; and by helping them to acquire skills, capacities and increased financial capital. The project will also strengthen the provision of gender and adolescent-responsive and inclusive (GAR&I), integrated and innovative ASRHR and protection services and support for AGYW by building community, school, health facility and governmental capacity, infrastructure, planning and management.

In addition, the project will work with local Women Rights Organizations (WROs), Youth Led Organizations (YLOs), adolescent groups and stakeholders to ensure that gender equality (GE), ASRHR and protection frameworks, policies and services are gender-responsive and evidence-based.

ROLE PURPOSE

The MERL Specialist will lead the MERL initiatives of VUMA project, ensures quality design of baseline Midline and end-line evaluation (including data collection tools; methodology and reports). Ensures quality of the data collected and analysis are used to improve ongoing project implementation. She/he will support project director in data synthesis and consistently produces quality reports that inform VUMA project performance indicators. The Specialist is responsible to make sure the project teams integrate MERL planning across the program life cycle. She/he will drive the qualitative and quantitative routine and periodic data collections, and developing successful mechanisms for the project learning. In coordination with Project Director and MERL team members, she/he will make sure project teams applies the appropriate frameworks, tools and knowledge sharing to improve implementation and contribute to project goal. She/he will be responsible for design, coordination, and constantly improving the VUMA project M&E system and opportunities for research. He/she will work with other organizational MERL team to build MERL capacity of the project team (both Plan and partners) that trains and mentors M&E staff and promotes a culture of learning, including making use of data for descision making.

Dimensions of the Role

Work closely with other project specalists to support the design, management and implementation of VUMA Project MERL systems, and key components of the gender transformative M&E system, and the use of gender data to contribute to annual work planning and budgeting processes;
Develop and ensure application of effective data collection, tracking, and reporting to monitor project results, outputs, outcomes, training pre-post test results, knowledge acquisition, change of behaviours.
Lead the baseline and end-line evaluation that can include primary and secondary data collection, household survey, KII and FGDs, Facility Assessment, Gender Assessment based on the project needs.
Ensure the integrity and relevance of data collected from the project are reliable to support project achievements, and suggest timely adjustments to better serve project objectives and priorities
Contribute to narrative reporting and donor compliance requirements, including reviewing data in Performance Measurement Frameworks, and work plans and ensuring VUMA Quality reports and work plans are results-focused

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Project Monitoring and Collaboration, Learning, and Adaptation

Liaise with country office teams to develop, implement, and revise monitoring and evaluation plans, including key indicators to be reported to the donor and PLAN GLOBAL MERL systems (YODA and Beneficiaries Counting)
Create and adapt high-quality data collection tools including monitoring tools and databases, facility assessment and supervision tools, and training materials.
Develop methods, tools, and processes to capture ongoing implementation learning, including how the project’s strategies are being implemented and adapted.
Support the project team to apply results-based monitoring and lessons learned to refine activities and implementation.

Research and Evaluation

Lead the project’s aspects of a qualitative and quantitative evaluations,
Lead development of research protocols, data collection instruments, study operation procedures, analytic plans, training materials and request for permit submissions.
Contribute to the project evaluation and formative research studies, including contributing to the development of tools and protocols and/or managing external consultants/partners.
Provide support to quantitative research and evaluation studies led by external partners.
Provide leadership on interpreting and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative evaluation findings in order to form a cohesive and coherent understanding of the project’s progress, learning, and impact.
Cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders to partner with in designing high-quality research for the VUMA project.

Information Management

Lead and collaborate with project staff to translate project learning and results into accessible technical products for global and country stakeholders.
Lead project’s data visualization efforts.
Lead or contribute to regular project’s donor reporting, including preparing presentations or other deliverables to Country office, Plan Management, the National office, and donor.
Conceptualize, convene, and present in technical consultations, webinars, and other engagements internally and externally.
Design standardized templates and tools that ensure quality and facilitate the acquisition, aggregation and flow of information in programs.

Technical Leadership

Provide leadership, training and mentoring in the areas of MERL learning agendas, and other skills required for assessing the impact of programs.
Lead a project team in planning for large-scale assessments and/or broad surveys (e.g. baselines, end-lines).
Coordinate with project leadership and senior management to encourage a culture of learning within project staff.
Lead a project team in planning for and oversight of external evaluations in partnership with program leadership.
Ensure project use appropriate M&E systems and tools, to inform and improve each individual program, as well as feed into the broader country-level M&E system and country strategy.
Support project and other teams in collecting sex and age disaggregated data and using gender sensitive data- collection methods in order to understand and respond to program results with diverse participants.
Participate in the facilitation of project planning sessions, assisting team leaders in the development of their annual plans.

Capacity Building and Mentoring

Collaborate with HR on recruitment and on-boarding of new MERL team members.
Develop and oversee implementation of a capacity building strategy for team members and partners.
Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
Internal and External Coordination
Active contributor and collaborator with Country Office counterparts to promote the use of MERL best practices.
Strengthen linkages with other internal resources to enhance organizational learning where relevant to MERL.
Maintain close working relationships with MERL counterparts in the country by attending MERL reflection meetings, and other relevant international NGOs, and local NGOs and associations in the project areas.

Security

Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of Safeguarding policies.
Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
Ensure compliance to COVID-19 and other outbreaks safety measures

Compliance to Global Polices

Communications and Working Relationships:

Internal:

This position works closely with Project Director (high)
This position works closely with the project M&E and other specialists staff within the project (high)
This position work closely with other Head of MERL and other M&E staff across Plan (Medium)
This position works closely with Thematic heads (medium)
This Position works closely with MERL team in Plan Canada

External:

This position works closely with MERL staff of implementing partner organizations (medium)

Key relationships

Plan International Canada
Programme Unit & Country Office
Head of MERL
Head of Youth Economic Empowerment, Child Protection, and Education
Functional networks within Plan

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

Required experience and Qualifications

Master’s Degree or its international equivalent degree in development studies, social sciences, M&E, Demography, gender studies, or statistics, ideally with a focus on M&E;
A minimum of five years of relevant practical experience in designing, implementing, and managing gender transformative M&E systems for donor-funded development projects, with specific experience in education, ASRH, gender equality and child protection projects;
Experience managing real-time end-to-end data management systems and solutions, including ICT, enabling data collection, analysis, and rapid feedback loops;
Experience with the development and overseeing the implementation of data collection tools and systems for the entry, analysis, and storage of data;
Minimum of 5 years of providing training, and in a supervisory and/or management role, in monitoring and evaluation to all levels of stakeholders;
Experience with adaptive management, iterative M&E, and effective feedback loops to ensure the use of data in strategic and programmatic decision-making;
Advanced experience and skills in using quantitative and qualitative data analysis tools (statistical package) (e.g., SPSS, STATA, NVIVO, etc.) is an asset;
Experience in designing and implementing digital data collection tools, for monitoring purposes as well as periodic data collection
Experience in providing remote support or willingness to learn effective remote facilitation and support skills;
Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills, including oral and virtual presentation skills

Essential

Knowledge

In-depth knowledge of the M&E and preferably minimum 2 years of experience in Non-profit making organisation
Knowledge of gender analysis and assessments, including approaches, methods, and frameworks;
Demonstrated knowledge in developing and leading gender-transformative MERL strategy to guide large program delivery
Knowledge in leading a diverse team and in context of multiple stakeholders with complex relationshipsa

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient computer skills and use of relevant accounting packages
Ability to work under multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
Excellent communication skills, with demonstrated ability to write technical reports
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Fluent spoken and written English and Kiswahili

Behaviours

Hardworking with capacity to work independently with minimum supervision
Honest, integrity, open and transparent personality.
Working towards achieving a team goal
Be able to Respect all groups of people in the community and culturally sensitive
Persuasive and able to work with different cultural settings
Motivated, energetic and strives to develop and support others
Result oriented and a team player
Working for the best interest of the organisation and children
Appreciate of child rights and gender equality

Desirable

Knowledge and experience with Global Affairs Canada’s (GAC’s) results-based management tools, donor requirements, and reporting processes, including M&E gender equality results is an added advantage.
Experience managing rigorous M&E and knowledge of programs that support girls’ education.
Data-driven, detail-oriented, self-starter with excellent analytic skills
Demonstrated experience in data management and analysis.
Demonstrated experience with data quality assessments and audits.
Strong program management, presentation, team-building and interpersonal skills
Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to girls’ development and a values-driven work environment.
Operate in a high-pressure deadline-driven environment with professionalism
Managing project with strict reporting deadlines
Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

Physical Environment

Working environment will include both typical office environment and field environment

The position requires regular field travels, at least 60% of the work time

Level of contact with children

Mid contact: Occasional interaction with children during reflection meetings, evaluations, and research

Location: Katavi

Reports to: Project Director

Grade: D2

The deadline for submitting the application is 13 February 2022.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Nafasi za kazi tanzania 2018

Job Opportunity at Plan International, Project Manager

January 31, 2022

Project Manager

Location: Katavi, Tanzania

Company: Plan International

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

BACKGROUND

In addition, the project will work with local Women Rights Organizations (WROs), Youth Led Organizations (YLOs), adolescent groups and stakeholders to ensure that gender equality (GE), ASRHR and protection frameworks, policies and services are gender-responsive and evidence-based

ROLE PURPOSE

The project Manager is responsible for the successfully implementation of the VUMA project in region of Katavi in Tanzania and accountable for the achievement of programme activities at the field level. She/he will ensure that the project achieves intended activities for attaining expected results and are implemented in compliance with the donor agreement, Plan International and Government standards. She/he is responsible for ensuring the planned activities are implemented as planned and maintaining the program calendar. Consistent activities budget monitoring, timely working and submission of quality reports to the Program Director and Management of project field staff. She/he will work very closely with the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Needs, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and President Office Regional Administration and Local Government including Regional and District authorities during the execution of the project. She/he is the primary representative of the project at regional and district level and will supervise and support project staffs by ensuring staffs are responsible to implement project interventions as planned and at high standard. He/she will promote teamwork, trust, mutual respect, and empowers staff to take responsibility.

Dimensions of the Role

Provides operational and program support throughout all stages of the VUMA project process and ensures integration, coherence and harmonization of all components in the project design to achieve results as planned
Continually ensures alignment of the VUMA project with both international and national gender equality and sexual reproductive health (SRH) priorities, plans and competencies
Identifies and builds strategic networks with other actors to support the region in implementation and monitoring of gender responsive and adolescent-friendly sexual reproductive health quality improvement initiatives in line with the national government policy.
Provision of SRH technical and programmatic guidance on the implementation of SRH project activities as per the national SRH guidelines and programme policies.
Actively monitors the project implementation through field visits, coordinating monthly project meetings, to jointly assess project progress, identify bottlenecks and potential risks and work for timely decisions with Project Director to resolve issues
Coordinate with partners to collect and document best practices, lesson learning for better achievement.
Working to build the capacity of the Local Government Authorities staff on effective supportive supervision including identify effective approaches and techniques for scaling up project best practices for the sustainability after project closure.
Ensure an effective monitoring system is in place for achieving prior agreed targets in relation to the project activities and financial expenditures,
Support project director to Identify and effectively manage all key field related risks during the project implementation
Ensure the effective and efficient use of project resources to demonstrate value for money
Maintain positive relationships and share relevant information with all stakeholders; Partners, donor, government and local partners.
Presents project achievements on behalf of Plan International Tanzania at professional networking events and meetings, conferences, and other public forums when assigned by Project Director);
Tracks aspects of project performance; oversees project implementation of approved activities, monitoring of timelines, tracking budgets, and supporting implementing partners’ performance and financial management.
Resolves issues in project start-up and close-down; manages project backstopping, key field personnel support, consultant agreements; processing of project finance transactions and grant management implementation;
Ensure quality development of project implementation and financial reports
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding children and young people and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility.
Performs other project related duties as assigned by the Director of Programmes

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Project Management, Compliance and Leadership

Identify and proactively address all challenges and potential implementation issues the hinder project performance
Monitor and supervise the project team to achieve its mandated targets in accordance to project plans.
Keep Project Director abreast of significant threats, implementation deficiencies and opportunities.
Coordinate, implementation, monitoring and reporting of VUMA project as prioritized in the project document
Ensure the Integration of sustainable approaches, gender responsive and inclusion into all project activities as appropriate
Ensure timely development of high quality both narrative and financial reports for the donor and government as needed.
Work with project director and Finance manager on project financial analysis, review and oversight of project budgets and financial reporting.
Work with the Finance Manager to monitor compliance issues and promote timely and solution-oriented follow up and action
Drive results by ensuring compliance to donor contracts and operational plan is in place for timely and effectively inputs support from the CO to meet project obligations
Oversee project management for all related project field activities;
Oversee operational systems and structures to ensure effective administrative and logistics support to the project;
Lead project team and Implementing partners in the capturing ongoing implementation learning
Manage and monitor project team to apply results based monitoring and lessons learned to refine activities and implementation.

Strengthen Advocacy efforts and Partnership

Manage effective partnerships with government’s relevant regional and district representative and strategic networking are established and maintained at regional level to ensure project sustainability
Represent VUMA Project in various forums, relevant platforms and technical regional meetings;
Work closely with Influencing, Communications and Advocacy team in the development of evidence-based advocacy and influence interventions.
Provide expert-level guidance and direction to the implementing partners on the planning and implementation of project SRH activities based on evidence in support of girl’s right to SRH and Gender.

Information Management

Lead and collaborate with project staff to translate project learning and results into accessible technical products for global and country stakeholders.
Coordinate and facilitate the documentation of best practices and lessons learned in VUMA project, to influence policy formation, deepen capacity, and foster partnerships;
Work with project team to develop summative reporting documents for the project for advocacy and promotion of Girls right for SRH;
Build and maintain relationships with partners at the region to enhance their support in the project.

Security

Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of Safeguarding policies.
Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
Ensure compliance to COVID-19 and other outbreaks safety measures

Compliance to Global Polices

Communications and Working Relationships:

Internal:

This position works closely with Program Director

External:

This position works closely with the Project staff team from all implementing partners organizations (High)
Tanzanian Ministry of Health, Ministry of Community Development, Gender Women and special Groups, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and President Office Regional Administration and Local Government

Key relationships

Plan International Canada
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Functional networks within Plan

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

Required experience and Qualifications

Master’s degree or equivalent in public health, education, social science, international development, gender or related area is required.
Minimum 10 years of progressive managerial experience in program, financial and human resources management, networking, knowledge management and advocacy of large international development projects
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in leading SRHR large donor funded programs (funded by GAC will be an added advantage)
Experience and ability to provide leadership and direction to the multi-disciplinary staff and implementing partners;
Familiarity with challenges facing girls accessing gender responsive SRH and emerging priorities
Considerable knowledge of SRHR/ Maternal health and Gender and Inclusion agenda
Demonstrated experience with the preparation of technical reports, budgets, plans of action, and management of staff
Experience working with children and adolescents and an ability to apply safeguarding, ethics, and ‘do no harm’ principles
Proven capacity to work effectively with community-based organizations, government officials at district, regional and national levels, and with Government donor agencies.
Demonstrable experience in advocacy, especially around gender equality and adolescent girls’ rights related issues.
A thorough understanding of the Convention of the Rights of the Child, Convention for the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and other human rights instruments.
A thorough understanding of the various tools and techniques for gender transformative approaches in a project cycle including gender analysis (Marker), budgeting, monitoring and evaluation.
Experience with adaptive management and effective feedback loops to ensure the use of data in strategic and programmatic decision-making;
Experience in implementation of adolescent Sexual Reproductive health Project in Tanzania
Experience in providing virtual support or willingness to learn effective virtual facilitation and support skills;
Ability to make sound work judgments under difficult conditions, and to become technically effective with minimal level of attention from supervisors.

Essential

Knowledge

Demonstrated knowledge in results based ASRH/gender transformative programming in a socio-cultural and politically challenging environment
Good knowledge of children’s rights and specifically girls related issues in SRHR and Gender
Knowledge in Local Government Authorities systems
Full fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
Good knowledge in risk management analysis, monitoring and control and to ensures the execution of risk response plans, and evaluates their effectiveness
Practical knowledge in performance management, visual management and work within a matrix management structure
Knowledge on Government SRHR related policies, guidelines and Strategies
Knowledge of problem solving of complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in
Knowledge of gender analysis and assessments, including approaches, methods, and frameworks;
Demonstrated knowledge in leading gender-transformative ASRHR strategy to guide large program delivery
Knowledge in leading a diverse team and in context of multiple stakeholders with complex relationships
Demonstrated knowledge to successfully manage, monitor and evaluate project activities with rigorous timelines and deliverables

Skills

Outstanding analytical and writing skills, with demonstrated ability to write quality technical reports
Proficient computer skills and use of relevant Microsoft software; MSWord, Excel, Power Point
Strong interpersonal skills with substantial experience in managing multidisciplinary and multicultural team
Fluent spoken and written English and Kiswahili
Reasonable skills in navigating complex donor requirements and ensure compliance and understanding of value for money programming.
Dynamic, organizational, innovative and creative skills
Strong partners’ management and budget monitoring skills,
Exceptional skills in team-building and collaboration as well as experience in coaching or mentoring others in project implementation
Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills, including presentation skills

Behaviours

Hardworking with capacity to work independently with minimum supervision
Demonstrates honesty, integrity, as well as openness and transparent personality.
Working towards achieving a team goal
Demonstrates respect for all groups of people in the community and culturally sensitive
Persuasive and able to work with different cultural settings
Motivated, energetic and strives to develop and support others
Result oriented, flexible and a team player
Working for the best interest of the organization Adolescents and children
Appreciate of child rights and gender equality
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Decisive evidence-based decision-making skills;

Desirable

Knowledge and experience with GAC’s results-based management tools, and reporting processes is an added advantage.
Data-driven, detail-oriented, self-starter with excellent analytic skills
Strong program management, presentation, team-building and interpersonal skills
Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to Adolescence girls’ development and a values-driven work environment.
Working in a high-pressure deadline-driven environment with professionalism
Ability to multitask and work under pressure with minimal supervision
Experience with rights based approaches in project development and implementation.
Experience in civil society capacity building and partnership development
Experience managing staff, including demonstrated experience in staff training, coaching and mentoring.
Experience in leading project start-ups and close-downs;
Experience of establishing and using monitoring and evaluation systems to demonstrate accountability upwards and downwards in the delivery of projects.
Commitment to understanding of Plan International values and principles
Creativity skills in gender programming and advocacy that influence policy change

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

Physical Environment

Working environment will include both typical office environment and field environment

The position requires regular field travels, at least 50% of the work time

Level of contact with children

Mid contact: Occasional interaction with children during field visit

Location: Katavi

Reports to: Project Director

Grade: D2

The deadline for submitting the application is 13 February 2022.

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Job Opportunities at Plan International, Gender Specialist

January 31, 2022

Gender Specialist

Location: Katavi, Tanzania

Company: Plan International

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

BACKGROUND

Vijana na Ubora, Malengo na Afya (VUMA) project is an anticipated a 7-year Global Affairs Canada (GAC) funded project, aiming at increasing realisation of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for Adolescents Girls and Young Women(AGYW) in all their diversity in Katavi region. The project will increase AGYW’s individual and collective agency by building Sexual Reproductive Health Rights, Sexual Gender Based Violence, Mental Health, infection prevention and control (IPC) and nutrition by empowering them via increased social capital; and by helping them to acquire skills, capacities and increased financial capital. The project will also strengthen the provision of gender and adolescent-responsive and inclusive (GAR&I), integrated and innovative ASRHR and protection services and support for AGYW by building community, school, health facility and governmental capacity, infrastructure, planning and management.

In addition, the project will work with local Women Rights Organizations (WROs), Youth Led Organizations (YLOs), adolescent groups and stakeholders to ensure that gender equality (GE), ASRHR and protection frameworks, policies and services are gender-responsive and evidence-based.

ROLE PURPOSE

Gender Specialist will serve as the Gender technical lead for VUMA project focusing on the improvement on the application of gender transformative approach in the implementation of project activities in Katavi region. She/he will be responsible for the execution and guiding strategic vision and integration of gender responsive model in the development, implementation and monitoring of annual work-plans and budgets. She/he will ensure activities are appropriately implemented and evidence based to align with donor and Plan gender transformative approaches. She/he will unite the team around the gender learning agenda and documenting results to increase visibility and stimulating cross sector programming for adolescents and young women. The Gender specialist combines strong program technical knowledge with exceptional project and team management skills and the ability to lead by influence. She/he will significantly contribute to Plan International Tanzania’s innovative solutions for strengthening gender transformation and inclusion in SRH services provision in the project area.

Dimensions of the Role

The post holder leads program design, planning and implementation to ensure overall interventions are of high quality gender transformative and inclusive of children and youth with disabilities and align with the Areas of Plan International Global Distinctiveness.
Analyse and assess gender related relevant political, social and economic trends that contribute to enhancement or detraction of girls’ rights to sexual reproductive health and rights
Conduct regular supervision and monitoring visits to project filed sites to ensure gender transformative approach is mainstreamed in all project activities;
Provide gender oversight to local implementing partners, and also work closely with the field offices team, as well as the program director,
Lead and coordinate the development and/or adapting gender transformative and inclusion training materials and tools as necessary.
Work closely with the Head of Child Protection and the Gender and Inclusion Specialist to ensure that gender transformative approaches are integrated throughout all activities and interventions
Work in partnership MERL team in the development of Monitoring plan in line with VUMA project indicators and Global Strategy Results
Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding children and young people and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility.
Work closely with Project manager and coordinators to support the design, management and implementation of the planned activities
In collaboration with partners, coordinate, manage and monitor the programme implementation, ensuring its quality, and synergy in the results and their solid attachment to girls and women’s human rights
Provide gender technical support and the expertise required to implement the programme and to obtain the expected results
Ensure synergy building between the different components of the programme;
In consultation with the partners, prepare annual work plans, budgets and progress reports to ensure the achievement of results;
Provide gender and inclusion related technical support to staff and partners for programme implementation, including identification and fulfilment of capacity building requirements.
Regularly capture gender related emerging opportunities in the country and ensure the adjustment of the programme to respond to these opportunities
Prepare periodic progress reports in collaboration with partners focusing on results, output and outcomes that add into the overall program report underlining the main achievements and the synergies between the different components of the programme.
Perform other project related duties as assigned by the Project Director

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Technical Leadership

Provide leadership in the design and implementation of gender transformative interventions and inclusion for VUMA project as prioritized in the project document and aligned with government and donor priorities.
Plan and manage all trainings to build the capacities of staff and partners in use gender transformative approaches in the planning, implementation and monitoring.
Facilitate application and understanding of Gender Marker usage to measure integration and development of transformative gender approaches into VUMA Project interventions
Lead the project gender analyses, develop and implement approaches that address formal and informal individual and institutional barriers to girls’ knowledge and access to SRH services in order to challenge root causes of gender inequality and its effects to adolescent girls
Utilize Plan International’s gender transformative framework to ensure that VUMA Project incorporates issues of agency, male involvement, structure and relations as part of its gender transformative approach to ensure the integration of sustainable, gender responsive and inclusive approaches into the project as appropriate
Work in partnership with Gender and Inclusion Specialist and project MERL staff to ensure that all gender transformative interventions plans are complete with outcome level monitoring and evaluation plans; and share learnings for project improvement
Ensure timely development and submission of high quality gender and inclusion narrative reports that contribute to the project reports (monthly, quarterly annual and final)
Support Plan staff and implementing partners in planning and implementation of gender transformative activities; and advise on continuous learning
Participate in the facilitation of project planning sessions, assisting team leaders in the development of annual plans and Budgets
Coordinate and document program activities related to gender transformative and contributions to Plan Tanzania’s advocacy and influencing efforts Support partners in making sure outcomes and outputs reflect Gender Responsive Planning and Budgeting.
Provide technical support to the Local Governments Authorities (LGAs) in the prioritization and development of district gender equality action plans, integrate gender analysis into the council budgets and strengthen budget transparency and accountability.

Project Monitoring and Collaboration, Learning, and Adaptation

Manage the monitoring of project gender responsive activities implementation and budget using results- based management tools;

Participate to draft and/or review scopes of work to hire and manage technical consultants, including review for technical capacities and contract budgets for gender responsive components

Work closely with the MERL team in the development, adaptation and use of high-quality project monitoring tools

Collaborate with the MERL team to monitor indicators especially gender equality indicators.

Facilitate reflective learning sessions and practice among project staff and partners’ staff network, particularly around girl’s rights and empowerment, men engage and gender equality

Facilitate generation, documentation, coordination and management of knowledge on SRH and gender and support effective learning and sharing of experiences in the project and widely in Plan Tanzania and Plan Global

Lead the development of quality standards for implementation of gender transformative approaches, including tools for gender/power analysis and gender audits and train project staff and partners to carry out these analyses.

Strengthen Advocacy efforts and Partnership

Contribute to effective partnerships with government’s relevant departments at regional and district levels and networking to ensure influencing and close collaboration and ownership of project activities

Represent Plan International Tanzania in various GE forums, relevant platforms and technical groups at the regional and district levels and at national level if assigned by the Project Director.

Where appropriate, work with advocacy, communications and influencing team in the development of gender evidence-based advocacy and influence tools

Support and facilitate project staff and partners to generate evidence from project activities for policy engagement and advocacy with allies and coalitions.

Help the project team in packaging and disseminating best gender transformative practices on VUMA Project approaches to different audiences and for different purposes.

Coordinate community outreach activities that employ SBCC messages and dialogues to challenge unequal gender norms and behaviours

Information Management

Lead and collaborate with project staff to translate project learning and results into accessible technical products for global and country stakeholders

Encourage and facilitate the documentation of best practices and lessons learned in VUMA project, to influence policy formation, deepen capacity, and foster partnerships;

Develop summative project reporting documents for advocacy and promotion of girls’ Knowledge on accessing quality gender equality to SRH.

Build and maintain relationships with external and internal partners to enhance their support in keeping girls in school.

Security

Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.

Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of Safeguarding policies.

Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.

Observe and ensure all safety measures against COVID-19, and support in all prevention measures

Compliance to Global Policies

Communications and Working Relationships:

Internal:

This position works closely with Project Director (High)
This position works closely with the project managers and Project coordinators within the project, (High)
This position work closely with Plan Tanzania Program Quality Team, including Gender and Inclusion Specialist, and Head of Education, Head of Child Protection, Head of Health and Nutrition (Medium)
This position works closely with their counterpart at Plan International Canada (medium)

External:

This position works closely with implementing partner organizations (medium)
This position works closely with Regional and District Authorities; Community Development Department, Education Department, Health Department.

Key relationships

Plan International Canada
Country Office
Senior Head of Program Quality
Head of Child Protection and Education, Gender Specialist and Communication and Influencing Manager
Functional networks within Plan

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

Required experience and Qualifications

University degree in Community Development, Sociology, Social Sciences preferably with a special focus in Gender Studies. Master’s degree will be an asset;
A minimum of 5 years demonstrated working experience in managing gender interventions funded by international donors
Demonstrated experience of developing and implementing gender transformative and gender integrated strategies and programs.
Deep understanding of state of gender equality status and practices from diverse ethnic and social groups in Tanzania
A thorough understanding of the various tools and strategies for gender transformative approaches in a project cycle including gender equality analysis, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation.
Experience in providing remote support or willingness to learn effective remote facilitation and support skills;
Excellent in leading strategic planning, results-based management and reporting report writing

Essential

Knowledge

In-depth knowledge of gender and inclusion materials development for girls’ SRH Knowledge and access.
Knowledge of gender equality analysis and assessments, including approaches, methods, and frameworks.
Demonstrated knowledge in developing and leading gender-transformative strategy to guide large program delivery
Knowledge in formulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of gender focusing interventions
Demonstrated knowledge in organizing Social Behavioral Change and Communication campaigns
Demonstrated knowledge in partnership building and the provision of guidance, focuses on impact and result and responds positively to feedback
Strong knowledge of Results Based Management

Skills

Outstanding analytical skills, proven ability to quickly understand complex challenges and propose solutions
Proficient computer skills and use of relevant Microsoft software; MSWord, Excel, Power Point
Excellent communication skills.
Strong report writing skills.
Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports to inform management and strategic decision-making
Excellent organizational skills with a willingness to assume responsibilities and take initiative; ability to be a team player
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Fluent spoken and written English and Kiswahili

Behaviours

Hardworking with capacity to work independently with minimum supervision
Honest, integrity, open and transparent personality.
Respectful of all groups of people in the community and culturally sensitive
Motivated, energetic and strives to develop and support others
Result oriented and a team player
Adheres to and acts in accordance with Plan’s Child Protection (CP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) policies.

Desirable

Knowledge and experience with GAC’s results-based management tools, donor requirements, and reporting processes, including gender responsive results is an added advantage.
Data-driven, detail-oriented, self-starter
Strong program management, presentation, team-building and interpersonal skills
Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Operate in a high-pressure deadline-driven environment with professionalism
Ability to multitask and work under pressure with minimal supervision
Managing project with strict reporting deadlines
Experience working with children and understanding their special needs.
Experience with rights-based approaches in project development and implementation.
Experience in civil society capacity building and partnership development
Experience managing staff, including demonstrated experience in staff training, coaching and mentoring.

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

Physical Environment

Working environment will include both typical office environment and field environment
The position requires regular field travels, at least 60% of the work time

Level of contact with children

Mid contact: Occasional interaction with children during reflection meetings, supervision, evaluations, and research

Location: Katavi

Reports to: Project Director

Grade: D2

The deadline for submitting the application is 13 February 2022.

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Job Opportunity at ADD International, Program MEL Officer

January 31, 2022

ADD Tanzania works with 15 local Disabled People’s Organisations reaching a total of 58,000 persons with disabilities. Our key priorities are inclusive education, tackling gender-based violence (GBV), and creating livelihood opportunities.

Task Order 51 is a two and a half -year Inclusive Education program implemented as a consortium between three Organizations that is ADD International, Sense International, and Leonard Cheshire, targeting children with disabilities.

ADD Tanzania is looking for a Program MEL Officer for the To51 Project.

Key details

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Shinyanga

Contract duration: 2.5 years

Deadline: 9th February 2022

Role Context

The job purpose is to design, coordinate and manage the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation, research, and learning framework of the To51 Project. You will develop a systematic monitoring framework to improve the qualitative and quantitative evidence gathered by the Project.

Amongst other things, the successful candidate will need to have:

Knowledge and experience in working with people with disabilities and related networks
Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in an M&E position responsible for implementing MEL activities and working in consortium setting, ideally within the INGO sector.
Experience in designing, implementing, and operating project MEL systems from project initiation to closeout stages.
Experience in designing and managing database systems.
Experience in planning and managing activities like trainings, awareness and sensitization campaign meetings and community dialogues for target project beneficiaries.

As a ‘disability confident employer’ ADD guarantees to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We want to see you at your best and so please let us know if there are any adjustments at all that we can make to the recruitment process to ensure that it works for you. We are also committed to ensuring that we continue to review and make adjustments throughout your employment with ADD.

For more information on the role and what is required please see the job description.

JOB DESCRIPTION (PDF) JOB DESCRIPTION (WORD)

How to apply.

Interested applicants should send the following attachments by email (please include in the email subject ‘Ref: Programme MEL Officer Shinyanga’):

Their CV (max 3 pages)
Letter of motivation (max 2 pages), please state your current or most recent salary
Completed equal opportunities form (please choose relevant form for applying for a job in ADD International Tanzania Program Office)
The names, contact numbers, and addresses of 2 referees (please state if you are not happy for them to be contacted at this stage)

Please send your application to: recruitment@add.org.uk by the closing date specified below.

Closing date for receiving applications is 9th February 2022 at 1630hrs.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. We are unfortunately only able to reply to those shortlisted.

Nafasi za kazi tanzania 2018

Job Opportunity at UNFPA, Programme Specialist, Gender Equality

January 31, 2022

Closing date: Saturday, 12 February 2022

Job Title: National Post, Programme Specialist, Gender Equality, NOC, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Job ID: 41053

Location: East and Southern Africa

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Rotation: This post is non-rotational. ----

Duty Station: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Closing Date: 12 February 2022 (5 pm, New York time)

Duration: Two Years (*)

Post Type: Fixed-Term Appointment

PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO NATIONALS OF TANZANIA ONLY

No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulation 4.5

Organizational Setting

The Position:

The Programme Specialist post is located in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania and shall work under the guidance of the UNFPA Deputy Representative and the direct supervision of the UNFPA Technical Advisor, Gender Equality who provides overall strategic direction. S/he is the Programme Specialist for gender equality, particularly gender-based violence and harmful practices, including for persons with disability, both in the development and humanitarian contexts and will join a UNFPA team working in support of the Country Office Programme (2016/17 - 2021/22) in both Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. The Programme Specialist works in an integrated, coordinated, and rights-based manner which is fundamental to UNFPA's overall strategy with the aim to enhance the capacity of the Country Programme to deliver results.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA's strategic plan (2018- 2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end the unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high-impact and sustainable results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

The Programme Specialist provides strategic support and guidance as part of a broader team in advancing key UNFPA interventions encompassing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights including HIV; Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment, including Ending Sexual and Gender-Based Violence; Population and Development; and Adolescent and Youth Empowerment both in the context of Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar - with humanitarian interventions spanning all areas - under the umbrella and guidance of UNFPA's Tanzania Country Programme (2016-2022) and the United Nations Development Assistance Plan II (2016-2022).

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

Promoting a comprehensive, transformative policy and programmatic response to advance gender equality, with an emphasis on gender-based violence and harmful practices and a focus on the most left behind populations, especially persons with disability.
Supporting the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania to achieve policy commitments and domestic financing for long-term sustainability in support of gender equality, particularly gender-based violence and harmful practices.
Influencing and coordinating with other partners, including UN Agencies; Development Partners; Civil Society Organizations; and other partners such as the Private Sector to maximize collective results and the impacts of gender equality and human rights, particularly for the furthest behind populations.
Providing close, on-the-ground, follow-up and analysis of Implementing Partners' effectiveness and impact.
Building on the national commitments made at the ICPD25 Nairobi Summit at the country level and influencing national planning and policy making.

A. Strategic Technical Support

Represent UNFPA in national efforts to develop, monitor and implement policies, plans, and strategies for the realization of gender equality and the prevention and response to gender-based violence and harmful practices and ensuring that no one is left behind in these efforts.
Understand and respond to critical needs in support of policies, frameworks, operational guidance, standards, instruments and tools both in Mainland Tanzania and in Zanzibar in the context of gender equality, including gender-based violence and harmful practices, both in the development and humanitarian context.
Focus on a whole-of-system approach to ensure gender transformative, equitable and quality responses to gender-based violence and harmful practices, both in Mainland Tanzania and in Zanzibar, both in the development and humanitarian context.
Provide technical input to the development of relevant advocacy and policy documents to address gender equality, including gender-based violence and harmful practices.
Advocate and provide technical guidance for a multi-sectoral and gender transformative approach to gender-based violence including incorporation and prioritization of gender-based violence and harmful practice prevention and response strategies in national and sectoral development frameworks and plans, ensuring linkages to broader gender equality, sexual and reproductive health and rights and population development issues.
Provide continuous advice and guidance to the Tanzanian Country Office on strengthening gender equality.
Any other technical needs in support of the implementation of UNFPA's Country Programme.

B. Results-based Management

Ensure incorporation of data monitoring, evaluation results, lessons learned and new knowledge in the updating of specific substantive strategies, policies, tools and approaches.
Contribute in reporting to the United Nations Development Assistance Plan II Reporting Platform, that is, UN INFO.
Leverage an evidence-based approach to contribute to conceptualize and develop strategic directions; and manage and monitor components of gender equality, with a focus on the priority areas of high impact, human rights based and gender transformative intervention.
Closely work with the UNFPA Assistant Representative, Programme Managers; Humanitarian Focal Persons; and the UNFPA Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to develop appropriate checklists/ monitoring tools in coordination with partners.
Carry out regular visits to programme areas, including service delivery points, to check priority needs and to ensure that partners are implementing high-quality programmes to promote gender equality, including gender-based violence and harmful practices, needs of left behind populations, including persons with disability.
Regularly assess, analyse and communicate to decision-makers and partners on gender equality, including gender-based violence and harmful practices trends, challenges and priorities in Tanzania with a focus on persons with the most left behind populations, including persons with disability.

C. Capacity Development

Develop and support substantive partnerships and collaborations with other Development Partners in the context of gender equality, including gender-based violence and harmful practices in Mainland Tanzania and in Zanzibar.
Work closely with UNFPA Operations Staff members to ensure that programme activities are implemented within the allocated budgets and in-line with policies and procedures.
Coach and manage junior staff and associates, direct reports and facilitate working groups and task teams.
Regularly follow-up and support to Implementing Partners to ensure timely-implementation and narrative and financial reporting.

D. Evidence and Knowledge Development and Dissemination

Contribute to the programme work to identify, analyse, and synthesize state-of-the art knowledge and evidence and ensure its transfer to improve the effectiveness of UNFPA operations.
Ensure that evidence, technical knowledge and analysis of lessons learned are collected, managed, disseminated and available for application in the Tanzania Country Office operations.
Assemble briefings, talking points and background materials in the substantive areas for senior management staff.

E. Technical Representation

Liaise and collaborate with Government Officials, UN Agencies, Development Partners, Civil Society Organizations and other Partners, including the Private Sector, in the areas of gender equality, including gender-based violence and harmful practices; human rights and the most left behind populations, including persons with disability.
Undertake analysis and develop tools to ensure incorporation of International Conference on Population and Development Principles and Programme interventions.
Represent UNFPA in meetings and consultations related to gender equality, including gender-based violence and harmful practices alongside other key critical areas, including human rights and positioning of left behind populations.
Represent UNFPA on substantive issues, including elaborating UNFPA's perspective/views, and advocating for critical issues in programme, policy and technical meetings and fora.
Collaborate with UN Agencies, Academia, Research and Training Institutions, and Professional Societies; and act as Focal Point for Inter-Agency Working Groups in the substantive areas.
Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership.

Qualifications and Experience

At least 5 years of professional experience in the field of gender equality, including gender-based violence and harmful practices, with significant policy and programme experience.
Strong skills in policy analysis and demonstrated experience in policy development and programme planning, monitoring and evaluation.
Strong analytical skills with proven experience in using human rights-based and gender transformative approaches and results-based management tools. c5z3hZA vhcSe
Extensive knowledge of the gender equality context and trends, and a thorough understanding of the social, cultural, and economic dimensions.
Familiarity with the UN system and/or experience working with an international organization is an advantage.
Experience working in collaboration with government, development partners, civil society organizations, private sector, and community-led organizations, in particular on issues related to gender equality, including gender-based violence and harmful practices.
Experience working with government or civil society organizations representing left behind populations such as persons with disability is an advantage.
Dedication to United Nations principles and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously within a team.
Excellent oral, written, presentation and networking skills.
Proficiency in current Microsoft Office Software Applications.

Qualifications and Experience

At least 5 years of professional experience in the field of gender equality, including gender-based violence and harmful practices, with significant policy and programme experience.
Strong skills in policy analysis and demonstrated experience in policy development and programme planning, monitoring and evaluation.
Strong analytical skills with proven experience in using human rights-based and gender transformative approaches and results-based management tools.
Extensive knowledge of the gender equality context and trends, and a thorough understanding of the social, cultural, and economic dimensions.
Familiarity with the UN system and/or experience working with an international organization is an advantage.
Experience working in collaboration with government, development partners, civil society organizations, private sector, and community-led organizations, in particular on issues related to gender equality, including gender-based violence and harmful practices.
Experience working with government or civil society organizations representing left behind populations such as persons with disability is an advantage.
Dedication to United Nations principles and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously within a team.
Excellent oral, written, presentation and networking skills.
Proficiency in current Microsoft Office Software Applications.

Education:

Post graduate degree in public health, medicine, gender, anthropology, sociology or other related social sciences.
Required Competencies

Values:

Exemplifying integrity
Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
Embracing diversity in all its forms
Embracing change

Core Competencies:

Achieving Results
Being Accountable
Developing and Applying Professional Expertise/Business Acumen
Thinking analytically and Strategically
Working in Teams/Managing Ourselves and our Relationships
Communicating for Impact

Functional Competencies:

Conceptual innovation in the provision of technical expertise
Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances and partnership

Job knowledge/technical expertise

Achieving results
Being accountable
Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen
Thinking analytically and strategically
Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships
Communicating for impact

Languages:

Fluency in Kiswahili and English

UNFPA Work Environment

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, Embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities for all including persons with disabilities.

Compensation and Benefits

This position offers an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the post. The package includes a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

Closing Statement

Warning to applicants: UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you have received a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. Should you feel that you have received a fraudulent notice, letter or offer that makes use of the name or logo of UNFPA, you may submit a report through the UNFPA fraud hotline https://ift.tt/HMCOTpUVG

Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

This is a project funded post.

HOW TO APPLY:

UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy. Download the Step by Step guide to applying in the E-recruit system of UNFPA at

http://www.unfpa.org/employment. Please print out the Guide for your reference during registration and application process.

Disclaimer

WARNING TO APPLICANTS: UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you have received a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. Should you feel that you have received a fraudulent notice, letter or offer that makes use of the name or logo of UNFPA, you may submit a report through the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm

For any questions or comments please contact recruiting@unfpa.org

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