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New Job at Save the Children Tanzania - Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Assistant | Deadline: 11th April, 2019

Position: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Assistant
Child Safeguarding: Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people.

ROLE PURPOSE:
Under direct supervision of the Project Manager, the MEAL Assistant will support Project Officers and Community Health Volunteers in data consolidation and management and quality management; undertake MEAL related activities and implements an appropriate monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning system for successful delivery and attainment of project goal and objectives.
S/he ensures that strong MEAL system is in place so that the implementation of the programs is of high quality and accountable to beneficiaries, partners and donors

SCOPE OF ROLE.
Reports to: MEAL Coordinator
Staff directly reporting to this post: N/A

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with MEAL Coordinator to provide training to concerned program staff on the use of MEAL system; conduct rapid assessments and trend analysis of field-based programs to monitor program activity.
- Contributes to design and implementation of periodic evaluation activities including baseline surveys, research and evaluations in the area of health.
- Collect good quality monitoring data in a timely manner and organize data received for reporting to the Project Manager.
- Work with MEAL Coordinator to produce monitoring checklists and conduct quarterly joint field process monitoring, quality assessment and data validation, and provide feedbacks and recommendations for timely improvement
- Work with MEAL Coordinator to develop capacity of local communities, partners and staff on the programme M&E framework, data management, and data analysis and results‐oriented programming, monitoring and evaluation methods and principles and reporting systems
- Ensure that children, women and other vulnerable community members are actively participating in all Project and MEAL activities
- Participate in organizing and facilitating quarterly district panel monitoring, progress review and learning events
- Make sure the utilization of appropriate reporting templates that facilitate the acquisition and aggregation of data in sectors or develop and maintain effective database
- Participate in all other aspects of MEAL, for example surveys, baselines, evaluations, joint projects monitoring and reviews / lessons learning workshops/events.
- Together with the Project officers, undertake accountability activities, including the development and use of information sharing materials and the establishment of complaint response mechanisms. ensuring that complaints are logged and addressed in a professional and timely manner and that serious complaints relating to abuse, exploitation and corruption and referred appropriately.
- Undertake regular visits to field locations to support monitoring and evaluation processes, develop, and implement accountability processes related to the health programme.
- Develop field staff capacities to employ a learning approach to their work. She/he will also be actively
Involved in promoting learning through documentation of lessons learned and developing approaches for community analysis and utilization of data for decision-making.
- Assist in designing and regularly updates program MEAL guidelines and tools and ensures that project staff have access and can use the tools,
- Coordinates the collection, reporting and validation of data from the health programme
- Ensures the quality of monitoring data reported by field offices through capacity building, supportive supervision, routine checking and validation of data.

Reporting
- Promote learning in the project, particularly on issues of programme quality. Regularly analyze data and produce reports on best practices and case studies
- Ensures that necessary reporting components are lined up in advance of report deadlines and
responsible persons are followed up on the schedule,
- Compile and provides analytical output level inputs to program technical reports

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
- Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
- Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:
- Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
- Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
- Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:
- Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
- Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
- Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:
- Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
- Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:
- Honest, encourages openness and transparency

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor degree in an area of social science, healthy community development or equivalent
- At least 2 years experience of working in M&E with experience of developing M&E plans, training staff, capacity building, quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis and reporting and/or other aspects of M&E.
- Knowledge and/or experience of working on accountability initiatives, such as child participation, information sharing and complaints response mechanisms.
- MS Office applications, Word, Excel, Power Point, Spread sheets and other Statistical software
- Ability and willingness to travel to field sites and work in remote locations, often for prolonged periods of time
- Experience in and proven ability to support, train and mentor staff and partners in monitoring and evaluation methodology
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
- Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind sets
- Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
- Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Fluency in Swahili & English (both verbal and written)
- Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children strategy, vision, mission, values and principles, good understanding and commitment to principles of child rights and child protection

Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania
Contract - Full-Time
Closing date: Thursday 11 April 2019
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified

New Job at Save the Children Tanzania - Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Assistant | Deadline: 11th April, 2019

Position: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Assistant
Child Safeguarding: Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people.

ROLE PURPOSE:
Under direct supervision of the Project Manager, the MEAL Assistant will support Project Officers and Community Health Volunteers in data consolidation and management and quality management; undertake MEAL related activities and implements an appropriate monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning system for successful delivery and attainment of project goal and objectives.
S/he ensures that strong MEAL system is in place so that the implementation of the programs is of high quality and accountable to beneficiaries, partners and donors

SCOPE OF ROLE.
Reports to: MEAL Coordinator
Staff directly reporting to this post: N/A

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with MEAL Coordinator to provide training to concerned program staff on the use of MEAL system; conduct rapid assessments and trend analysis of field-based programs to monitor program activity.
- Contributes to design and implementation of periodic evaluation activities including baseline surveys, research and evaluations in the area of health.
- Collect good quality monitoring data in a timely manner and organize data received for reporting to the Project Manager.
- Work with MEAL Coordinator to produce monitoring checklists and conduct quarterly joint field process monitoring, quality assessment and data validation, and provide feedbacks and recommendations for timely improvement
- Work with MEAL Coordinator to develop capacity of local communities, partners and staff on the programme M&E framework, data management, and data analysis and results‐oriented programming, monitoring and evaluation methods and principles and reporting systems
- Ensure that children, women and other vulnerable community members are actively participating in all Project and MEAL activities
- Participate in organizing and facilitating quarterly district panel monitoring, progress review and learning events
- Make sure the utilization of appropriate reporting templates that facilitate the acquisition and aggregation of data in sectors or develop and maintain effective database
- Participate in all other aspects of MEAL, for example surveys, baselines, evaluations, joint projects monitoring and reviews / lessons learning workshops/events.
- Together with the Project officers, undertake accountability activities, including the development and use of information sharing materials and the establishment of complaint response mechanisms. ensuring that complaints are logged and addressed in a professional and timely manner and that serious complaints relating to abuse, exploitation and corruption and referred appropriately.
- Undertake regular visits to field locations to support monitoring and evaluation processes, develop, and implement accountability processes related to the health programme.
- Develop field staff capacities to employ a learning approach to their work. She/he will also be actively
Involved in promoting learning through documentation of lessons learned and developing approaches for community analysis and utilization of data for decision-making.
- Assist in designing and regularly updates program MEAL guidelines and tools and ensures that project staff have access and can use the tools,
- Coordinates the collection, reporting and validation of data from the health programme
- Ensures the quality of monitoring data reported by field offices through capacity building, supportive supervision, routine checking and validation of data.

Reporting
- Promote learning in the project, particularly on issues of programme quality. Regularly analyze data and produce reports on best practices and case studies
- Ensures that necessary reporting components are lined up in advance of report deadlines and
responsible persons are followed up on the schedule,
- Compile and provides analytical output level inputs to program technical reports

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
- Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
- Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:
- Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
- Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
- Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:
- Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
- Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
- Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:
- Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
- Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:
- Honest, encourages openness and transparency

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor degree in an area of social science, healthy community development or equivalent
- At least 2 years experience of working in M&E with experience of developing M&E plans, training staff, capacity building, quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis and reporting and/or other aspects of M&E.
- Knowledge and/or experience of working on accountability initiatives, such as child participation, information sharing and complaints response mechanisms.
- MS Office applications, Word, Excel, Power Point, Spread sheets and other Statistical software
- Ability and willingness to travel to field sites and work in remote locations, often for prolonged periods of time
- Experience in and proven ability to support, train and mentor staff and partners in monitoring and evaluation methodology
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
- Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind sets
- Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
- Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Fluency in Swahili & English (both verbal and written)
- Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children strategy, vision, mission, values and principles, good understanding and commitment to principles of child rights and child protection

Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania
Contract - Full-Time
Closing date: Thursday 11 April 2019
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified

Deadline: April 15, 2019
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Tracking Code 9345 Job Description

PATH is a global organization that works to accelerate health equity by bringing together public institutions, businesses, social enterprises, and investors to solve the world's most pressing health challenges. With expertise in science, health, finance, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales innovative solutions—including vaccines, drugs, devices, diagnostics, and approaches to strengthening health systems worldwide.

Infectious Disease Detection and Surveillance (IDDS) is a five-year USAID-funded project with the following overall objectives:

Improve the detection of diseases of public health importance and identification of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in priority infectious diseases through an accessible, accurate, adaptable, timely, and integrated diagnostic network system;
Improve the quality of real-time surveillance systems for pathogens of greatest public health concern, including AMR and zoonotic diseases, and;
Generate evidence-based guidance and innovative solutions to strengthen in-country diagnostic networks and surveillance systems.
We are seeking a Surveillance Team Lead to be based in Tanzania, who will be responsible for technical direction and overall management of IDDS activities in Tanzania as well as coordination with other project team members and partners who lead specific activities. The Surveillance Team Lead will work closely with USAID/PATH Tanzania to provide leadership on national disease surveillance strategies and represent the IDDS project in country. This position reports to the Global IDDS Surveillance Lead based in Seattle, USA. This position operates under the management and oversight of the IDDS project senior management team, led by the IDDS Project Director.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Represent IDDS in Tanzania to the USAID mission (Global Health Security Advisor), the Government of Tanzania, and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical disease surveillance leadership and assistance in Tanzania.
• Support efforts to improve the capacities of national laboratories to test for priority pathogens and AMR
• Support efforts to improve in real-time reporting, data sharing and interoperability between surveillance and laboratory systems.
• Ensure IDDS' activities are aligned with country priorities and are well-coordinated with other organizations working in Tanzania.
• Utilize evidence- based methods and best practices to implement work plan activities.
• Lead the project team in Tanzania – providing the vision, coordination, resource management, and oversight of technical and administrative staff required to accomplish work plan activities and meet project objectives.
• Ensure country financial and technical reporting requirements are met.
• Follow established processes to guarantee the technical and programmatic quality of IDDS work in Tanzania and overall responsiveness of the technical team. This can include making necessary adjustments to operations to fit the requirements when necessary or recommended by USAID.
• Ensures that any departures in work scope or budget or any legal, regulatory or ethical concerns are promptly reported to IDDS leadership in the US.
• Work closely with USAID and with the IDDS US-based team to define and adjust annual work plans as well as implementing technical activities.
• Work closely with Global Health Security Agenda, partners, regional and country Technical Leads and other stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to project implementation.
• Works collaboratively and coordinates with regional and/or other country Technical Leads as well as team partners on the implementation of activities.

Required Experience

• Minimum Master's degree or higher in public health, international development, or related field with a focus on infectious disease detection, surveillance, or diagnostics
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing health systems strengthening programs
• Familiarity with USG management, programs, and operations including regulatory and reporting requirements
• Technical competency in infectious disease(s) and surveillance systems
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data for decision making
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Strong English written, oral, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills in facilitation and stakeholder engagement/coordination
• Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Willingness and ability to travel a minimum of 25% within Tanzania and other travel as needed
• Experience working with the Global Health Security Agenda preferred
• Candidates must have legal authorization to work in Tanzania

PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job Location Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of Company Location Tanzania, Dar es Salaam Position Type Full-Time/Regular

The recruiting organization, Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH), has not specified a closing date for this vacancy or continues to list jobs after their stated closing date. Because such positions may remain open, they are listed here until removed from the recruiting organization's website.

Tracking Code 9345 Job Description

PATH is a global organization that works to accelerate health equity by bringing together public institutions, businesses, social enterprises, and investors to solve the world's most pressing health challenges. With expertise in science, health, finance, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales innovative solutions—including vaccines, drugs, devices, diagnostics, and approaches to strengthening health systems worldwide.

Infectious Disease Detection and Surveillance (IDDS) is a five-year USAID-funded project with the following overall objectives:

Improve the detection of diseases of public health importance and identification of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in priority infectious diseases through an accessible, accurate, adaptable, timely, and integrated diagnostic network system;
Improve the quality of real-time surveillance systems for pathogens of greatest public health concern, including AMR and zoonotic diseases, and;
Generate evidence-based guidance and innovative solutions to strengthen in-country diagnostic networks and surveillance systems.
We are seeking a Surveillance Team Lead to be based in Tanzania, who will be responsible for technical direction and overall management of IDDS activities in Tanzania as well as coordination with other project team members and partners who lead specific activities. The Surveillance Team Lead will work closely with USAID/PATH Tanzania to provide leadership on national disease surveillance strategies and represent the IDDS project in country. This position reports to the Global IDDS Surveillance Lead based in Seattle, USA. This position operates under the management and oversight of the IDDS project senior management team, led by the IDDS Project Director.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Represent IDDS in Tanzania to the USAID mission (Global Health Security Advisor), the Government of Tanzania, and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical disease surveillance leadership and assistance in Tanzania.
• Support efforts to improve the capacities of national laboratories to test for priority pathogens and AMR
• Support efforts to improve in real-time reporting, data sharing and interoperability between surveillance and laboratory systems.
• Ensure IDDS' activities are aligned with country priorities and are well-coordinated with other organizations working in Tanzania.
• Utilize evidence- based methods and best practices to implement work plan activities.
• Lead the project team in Tanzania – providing the vision, coordination, resource management, and oversight of technical and administrative staff required to accomplish work plan activities and meet project objectives.
• Ensure country financial and technical reporting requirements are met.
• Follow established processes to guarantee the technical and programmatic quality of IDDS work in Tanzania and overall responsiveness of the technical team. This can include making necessary adjustments to operations to fit the requirements when necessary or recommended by USAID.
• Ensures that any departures in work scope or budget or any legal, regulatory or ethical concerns are promptly reported to IDDS leadership in the US.
• Work closely with USAID and with the IDDS US-based team to define and adjust annual work plans as well as implementing technical activities.
• Work closely with Global Health Security Agenda, partners, regional and country Technical Leads and other stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to project implementation.
• Works collaboratively and coordinates with regional and/or other country Technical Leads as well as team partners on the implementation of activities.

Required Experience

• Minimum Master's degree or higher in public health, international development, or related field with a focus on infectious disease detection, surveillance, or diagnostics
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing health systems strengthening programs
• Familiarity with USG management, programs, and operations including regulatory and reporting requirements
• Technical competency in infectious disease(s) and surveillance systems
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data for decision making
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Strong English written, oral, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills in facilitation and stakeholder engagement/coordination
• Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Willingness and ability to travel a minimum of 25% within Tanzania and other travel as needed
• Experience working with the Global Health Security Agenda preferred
• Candidates must have legal authorization to work in Tanzania

PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job Location Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of Company Location Tanzania, Dar es Salaam Position Type Full-Time/Regular

The recruiting organization, Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH), has not specified a closing date for this vacancy or continues to list jobs after their stated closing date. Because such positions may remain open, they are listed here until removed from the recruiting organization's website.

Closing date: Wednesday, 3 April 2019
.

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Identify and facilitate the internal selection of projects for the WFP CO innovation portfolio: local ventures and international pilots, in close collaboration with the global WFP innovation accelerator
• Own a portion of the WFP CO innovation portfolio and lead these projects towards success
• Scope, design, advise and conduct pilot innovation projects with third parties (local or international start-ups, foundations or private sector players)
• Represent the WFP Field Innovation hub at public events and towards partners and donors
• Deliver general and specific innovation trainings and coaching to aspiring and successful entrepreneurs (human centered design, lean startup, leadership development, etc)
• Support WFP innovation hub growth by designing and building Innovation Hub processes and capabilities
• Support WFP innovation hub growth by identifying, closing and managing potential partners
• Provide guidance to support staff and other CO colleagues, acting as internal champion for innovation
• Support other Innovation Hub projects and activities on an as-need basis.
• Tags development assistance  social sciences  trainings
• The candidate will be based in Dar es Salaam, with travel to the field when needed.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Should have a high affinity with the Tanzanian innovation space; ideally with startup-related experience
• Ability to clearly formulate a vision and inspire people around you, on a daily basis
• Have a founder mentality and are able to build (parts of) an organization from scratch
• Ability to quickly assess the quality of project proposals and ventures and can quickly formulate recommendations for improvements
• Ability to successfully run projects in multi-stakeholder environments: manage scope, budgets, impact and stakeholder satisfaction
• Ability to represent WFP innovation at senior partners, donors and other stakeholders
• Self-driven, extrovert, humble and easily connecting with people (offline)
• Fluency in Microsoft Office and Google (drive and docs) suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively at different levels and in Kiswahili and English: from casual startup lingo to professional government communications.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES:

Has gained five years relevant experience in innovation, start up, business or development.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station's language, if different.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The application deadline: 3 April 2019.

WFP agency standards and guidance:Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

Closing date: Wednesday, 3 April 2019
.

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Identify and facilitate the internal selection of projects for the WFP CO innovation portfolio: local ventures and international pilots, in close collaboration with the global WFP innovation accelerator
• Own a portion of the WFP CO innovation portfolio and lead these projects towards success
• Scope, design, advise and conduct pilot innovation projects with third parties (local or international start-ups, foundations or private sector players)
• Represent the WFP Field Innovation hub at public events and towards partners and donors
• Deliver general and specific innovation trainings and coaching to aspiring and successful entrepreneurs (human centered design, lean startup, leadership development, etc)
• Support WFP innovation hub growth by designing and building Innovation Hub processes and capabilities
• Support WFP innovation hub growth by identifying, closing and managing potential partners
• Provide guidance to support staff and other CO colleagues, acting as internal champion for innovation
• Support other Innovation Hub projects and activities on an as-need basis.
• Tags development assistance  social sciences  trainings
• The candidate will be based in Dar es Salaam, with travel to the field when needed.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Should have a high affinity with the Tanzanian innovation space; ideally with startup-related experience
• Ability to clearly formulate a vision and inspire people around you, on a daily basis
• Have a founder mentality and are able to build (parts of) an organization from scratch
• Ability to quickly assess the quality of project proposals and ventures and can quickly formulate recommendations for improvements
• Ability to successfully run projects in multi-stakeholder environments: manage scope, budgets, impact and stakeholder satisfaction
• Ability to represent WFP innovation at senior partners, donors and other stakeholders
• Self-driven, extrovert, humble and easily connecting with people (offline)
• Fluency in Microsoft Office and Google (drive and docs) suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively at different levels and in Kiswahili and English: from casual startup lingo to professional government communications.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES:

Has gained five years relevant experience in innovation, start up, business or development.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station's language, if different.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The application deadline: 3 April 2019.

WFP agency standards and guidance:Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

Deadline: May 10, 2019
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EXECUTIVE SECRETARY – 1 POST at Ministry of Finance and Planning MOF March, 2019

THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY – 1 POST


Employer: Ministry of Finance and Planning MOF
Date Published: 2019-03-28
Application Deadline: 2019-04-10

JOB SUMMARY:

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New Government Job at Iringa Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (IRUWASA), Assistant Procurement and Supplies Officer | Deadline: 21st April, 2019

Overview:
Iringa Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (IRUWASA) is a Government Institution which has the duty of providing potable water and sanitation services at affordable prices to the residents of Iringa Municipality for enhancing their health and quality of life.

In order to achieve the compact objectives, IRUWASA now seeks applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians who are self-motivated, hardworking, honest and committed to their work to fill the following positions below:-

Position: ASSISTANT TECHNICIAN GRADE II (PLUMBER) - (1 POST) 
The successful candidate will report to Water Supply Network Engineer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Repairs all water leakages as detected.
• Installs customers’ water meters.
• Participates in rehabilitations of water supply structures.
• Monitors and reports unauthorized water connections.
• Reports water losses, distribution faults and takes immediate measures to resolve the problems.
• Carries out water disconnections of debtors and re-connections after payments.
• Maintains proper records of water connections/ disconnections and reconnections carried out.
• Prepares appropriate tools and materials required for execution of repairs/or new connections.
• Ensures all pipes installations, repairs and maintenances are properly aligned.
• Ensures all water pipe bursts are properly repaired.
• Reports sewerage pipe faults to responsible officers.
• Prepares weekly and monthly reports.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Academic Qualifications and Age Limit
Holder of Form Four/Six Certificate with Trade Test/CBeT Grade ll/Level 11/ NVA/VCII in Plumbing from a recognized learning Institution.
Age between 20 and 30 years.

Tenure of Appointment and Remuneration
According to IRUWASA Salary Scale: IWAS 2
Appointment will be on unspecified period of time.

Position: ASSISTANT TECHNICIAN GRADE II (PUMP OPERATORS) (2 POSTS)
The successful candidate will report to Water Production, Maintenance and Repair Engineer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To operate water pumps according to agreed schedules.
• To monitor water levels in the storage water reservoirs.
• To make and maintain housekeeping of water pumps, pump houses and their surroundings.
• To maintain and keep proper records and reports of pumps performances, faulty water pumps and breakdowns, electric power failures, and the amount of pumped water at established time intervals from clean water storage reservoirs.
• To ensure that the required dosage of water treatment chemicals/reagents is administered according to the required standards.
• To take meter readings of electricity and water consumptions at established time intervals.
• To ensure cleanliness of water pumps, booster stations and water reservoirs.
• To record pressure gauges performances at established intervals.
• To make proper reporting on water colour changes.
• To perform other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Academic Qualifications and Age Limit 
-Holder of Form Four/Six Certificate with Trade Test/CBeT Grade ll/Level 11/ NVA/VCII in Electrical, Pump Mechanics and Fitter Mechanics or Plumbing from a recognized learning Institution.
-Age Limit between 20 and 30 years.

Position: ASSISTANT GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) OFFICER – (1 POST) 
The successful candidate will report to the Planning, Construction and Asset Management Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities 

• To assist in capturing, analysis and conversion of GIS data in different formats using GPS, Electronic Data Recorders, Digitisers and other means.
• To carry out cataloguing and inventory of GIS Data, including meta data creation.
• To input, update and maintain GIS databases, including backup and also maintaining linkages to other databases.
• To participate in creating map layout, view and generate IRUWASA’s current and planned pipe layout and meter maping.
• To assist in the design, development, implementation and maintenance of the IRUWASA’s GIS.
• To perform spatial data conversion processes (imports/ export routines) to determinate map data and improve map data quality and content.
• To provide advice to customers, (staff, Government agencies, water utilities, contractors) on aspects of the geospatial data and services.
• To assist in managing the integrity and security of geospatial database to ensure the requirement of client continue to be made.
• To assist in training staff in the use of geospatial sytem and promote its application.
• To assist in monitoring of geospatial system to ensure its operate as per the specification timely manner.
• To carry out survey and create IRUWASA map use of GIS 
• To carry out diagnosis and troubleshooting problems, experienced with the use of GIS and related software.
• To carry out other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor. 

Academic Qualifications and Age Limit 

• Holder of Ordinary Diploma in Geographic Information Systems, Geomatics, Geoinformatics, Land Surveying, GIS and Remote Sensing, Land Information Systems from a recognized Institution.
• Knowledge and experience in using GIS maping Hardware and Software component including either GPS or ArcGIS is an added advantage.
• Age Limit between 20 and 35 years.

Tenure of Appointment and Remuneration 
-According to IRUWASA Salary Scale:IWAS 4
-Appointment will be on unspecified period of time.

Position: ASSISTANT PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLIES OFFICER – (1 POST) (Re-posted)
The successful candidate will report to the Senior Procurement and Supplies Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

• To assist in responding to timely and correctly audit queries relating to procurements and supplies.
• To prepare a List or Register of all contract awarded.
• To update the inventory of goods, supplies, and materials.
• To assist in the preparation of tender documents.
• To manage stores documentation with accurate records placed in the proper files.
• To assist in the supervision of stock-taking.
• To prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual stores reports.
• To assist in the identification of usable, disposable and obsolete items.
• To carry out other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Academic Qualifications and Age Limit

• A holder of Ordinary Diploma in Procurement and Materials Management, Procurement and Supplies Management, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistic Management from a recognized Institution.
• Must be registered by PSPTB.
• Computer literacy will be an added advantage.
• Age Limit between 20 and 35 years.

Tenure of Appointment and Remuneration
According to IRUWASA Salary Scale: IWAS 4
The appointment will be on an unspecified period of time.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

• All applicants must be citizens of Tanzania.
• Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) with reliable contacts, postal address, e-mail and telephone/mobile numbers.
• Applicants should indicate names and contact addresses of at least three referees.
• Applicants must attach their relevant copies of academic certificates, professional certificates, and birth certificates.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

MODE OF APPLICATION
All applications should be sent to IRUWASA by hand, registered post, EMS and DHL not later than 21st April 2019.
All applications should be addressed to:-

The Managing Director,
Iringa Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority,
P.O. Box 570.

NOTE: WOMEN ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

New Government Job at Iringa Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (IRUWASA), Assistant Procurement and Supplies Officer | Deadline: 21st April, 2019

Overview:
Iringa Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (IRUWASA) is a Government Institution which has the duty of providing potable water and sanitation services at affordable prices to the residents of Iringa Municipality for enhancing their health and quality of life.

In order to achieve the compact objectives, IRUWASA now seeks applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians who are self-motivated, hardworking, honest and committed to their work to fill the following positions below:-

Position: ASSISTANT TECHNICIAN GRADE II (PLUMBER) - (1 POST) 
The successful candidate will report to Water Supply Network Engineer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Repairs all water leakages as detected.
• Installs customers’ water meters.
• Participates in rehabilitations of water supply structures.
• Monitors and reports unauthorized water connections.
• Reports water losses, distribution faults and takes immediate measures to resolve the problems.
• Carries out water disconnections of debtors and re-connections after payments.
• Maintains proper records of water connections/ disconnections and reconnections carried out.
• Prepares appropriate tools and materials required for execution of repairs/or new connections.
• Ensures all pipes installations, repairs and maintenances are properly aligned.
• Ensures all water pipe bursts are properly repaired.
• Reports sewerage pipe faults to responsible officers.
• Prepares weekly and monthly reports.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Academic Qualifications and Age Limit
Holder of Form Four/Six Certificate with Trade Test/CBeT Grade ll/Level 11/ NVA/VCII in Plumbing from a recognized learning Institution.
Age between 20 and 30 years.

Tenure of Appointment and Remuneration
According to IRUWASA Salary Scale: IWAS 2
Appointment will be on unspecified period of time.

Position: ASSISTANT TECHNICIAN GRADE II (PUMP OPERATORS) (2 POSTS)
The successful candidate will report to Water Production, Maintenance and Repair Engineer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To operate water pumps according to agreed schedules.
• To monitor water levels in the storage water reservoirs.
• To make and maintain housekeeping of water pumps, pump houses and their surroundings.
• To maintain and keep proper records and reports of pumps performances, faulty water pumps and breakdowns, electric power failures, and the amount of pumped water at established time intervals from clean water storage reservoirs.
• To ensure that the required dosage of water treatment chemicals/reagents is administered according to the required standards.
• To take meter readings of electricity and water consumptions at established time intervals.
• To ensure cleanliness of water pumps, booster stations and water reservoirs.
• To record pressure gauges performances at established intervals.
• To make proper reporting on water colour changes.
• To perform other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Academic Qualifications and Age Limit 
-Holder of Form Four/Six Certificate with Trade Test/CBeT Grade ll/Level 11/ NVA/VCII in Electrical, Pump Mechanics and Fitter Mechanics or Plumbing from a recognized learning Institution.
-Age Limit between 20 and 30 years.

Position: ASSISTANT GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) OFFICER – (1 POST) 
The successful candidate will report to the Planning, Construction and Asset Management Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities 

• To assist in capturing, analysis and conversion of GIS data in different formats using GPS, Electronic Data Recorders, Digitisers and other means.
• To carry out cataloguing and inventory of GIS Data, including meta data creation.
• To input, update and maintain GIS databases, including backup and also maintaining linkages to other databases.
• To participate in creating map layout, view and generate IRUWASA’s current and planned pipe layout and meter maping.
• To assist in the design, development, implementation and maintenance of the IRUWASA’s GIS.
• To perform spatial data conversion processes (imports/ export routines) to determinate map data and improve map data quality and content.
• To provide advice to customers, (staff, Government agencies, water utilities, contractors) on aspects of the geospatial data and services.
• To assist in managing the integrity and security of geospatial database to ensure the requirement of client continue to be made.
• To assist in training staff in the use of geospatial sytem and promote its application.
• To assist in monitoring of geospatial system to ensure its operate as per the specification timely manner.
• To carry out survey and create IRUWASA map use of GIS 
• To carry out diagnosis and troubleshooting problems, experienced with the use of GIS and related software.
• To carry out other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor. 

Academic Qualifications and Age Limit 

• Holder of Ordinary Diploma in Geographic Information Systems, Geomatics, Geoinformatics, Land Surveying, GIS and Remote Sensing, Land Information Systems from a recognized Institution.
• Knowledge and experience in using GIS maping Hardware and Software component including either GPS or ArcGIS is an added advantage.
• Age Limit between 20 and 35 years.

Tenure of Appointment and Remuneration 
-According to IRUWASA Salary Scale:IWAS 4
-Appointment will be on unspecified period of time.

Position: ASSISTANT PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLIES OFFICER – (1 POST) (Re-posted)
The successful candidate will report to the Senior Procurement and Supplies Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

• To assist in responding to timely and correctly audit queries relating to procurements and supplies.
• To prepare a List or Register of all contract awarded.
• To update the inventory of goods, supplies, and materials.
• To assist in the preparation of tender documents.
• To manage stores documentation with accurate records placed in the proper files.
• To assist in the supervision of stock-taking.
• To prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual stores reports.
• To assist in the identification of usable, disposable and obsolete items.
• To carry out other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Academic Qualifications and Age Limit

• A holder of Ordinary Diploma in Procurement and Materials Management, Procurement and Supplies Management, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistic Management from a recognized Institution.
• Must be registered by PSPTB.
• Computer literacy will be an added advantage.
• Age Limit between 20 and 35 years.

Tenure of Appointment and Remuneration
According to IRUWASA Salary Scale: IWAS 4
The appointment will be on an unspecified period of time.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

• All applicants must be citizens of Tanzania.
• Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) with reliable contacts, postal address, e-mail and telephone/mobile numbers.
• Applicants should indicate names and contact addresses of at least three referees.
• Applicants must attach their relevant copies of academic certificates, professional certificates, and birth certificates.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

MODE OF APPLICATION
All applications should be sent to IRUWASA by hand, registered post, EMS and DHL not later than 21st April 2019.
All applications should be addressed to:-

The Managing Director,
Iringa Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority,
P.O. Box 570.

NOTE: WOMEN ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Deadline: April 30, 2019
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DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT – 1 POST Job at Tanzania National Business Council (TNBC) March, 2019

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT – 1 POST

Employer: TANZANIA NATIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL(TNBC)
Date Published: 2019-03-28
Application Deadline: 2019-04-10

JOB SUMMARY:

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DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT – 1 POST Job at Tanzania National Business Council (TNBC) March, 2019

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT – 1 POST

Employer: TANZANIA NATIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL(TNBC)
Date Published: 2019-03-28
Application Deadline: 2019-04-10

JOB SUMMARY:

N/A

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(i)Planning and implementing plans and development activities of TNBC in order to meet the Council’s objectives;

(ii)Maintaining effective working linkages with relevant Ministries, Government Departments and Agencies and other private sector institutions to facilitate implementation of TNBC’s objectives;

(iii)Keeping abreast of trends in the fields of research, planning trade and investment marketing and recommending policies and programs to meet changing circumstances in business environment at local and international level;

(iv)Coordinating preparation of strategic plans, annual work plans, budgeting and preparation of quarterly and annual reports;

(v)Planning, developing and implementing strategies and monitoring tools for performance management of the Council;

(vi)Proposing and carrying out evaluation and monitoring systems on policy issues agreed between the public and private sector;

(vii)Ensuring that provision of timely and focused information through research, acquisition of information materials and analysis is done properly for effective decision making process;

(viii)Coordinating the formulation of strategic plan and monitoring the performance of the plans;

(ix)Planning, developing and implementing strategy for operational management and development so as to meet agreed organizational performance plans within agreed budgets; and

(x)Any other duties as may be assigned and directed by the Executive Secretary.


QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Master’s Degree either in Economics, Business Administration, Commerce or its equivalent from a recognized institution with at least ten years of work experience either in research or industrial organization field.

REMUNERATION: Salary Scale TNBCGSS 8

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT – 1 POST Job at Tanzania National Business Council (TNBC) March, 2019

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT – 1 POST

Employer: TANZANIA NATIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL(TNBC)
Date Published: 2019-03-28
Application Deadline: 2019-04-10

JOB SUMMARY:

N/A

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(i)Planning and implementing plans and development activities of TNBC in order to meet the Council’s objectives;

(ii)Maintaining effective working linkages with relevant Ministries, Government Departments and Agencies and other private sector institutions to facilitate implementation of TNBC’s objectives;

(iii)Keeping abreast of trends in the fields of research, planning trade and investment marketing and recommending policies and programs to meet changing circumstances in business environment at local and international level;

(iv)Coordinating preparation of strategic plans, annual work plans, budgeting and preparation of quarterly and annual reports;

(v)Planning, developing and implementing strategies and monitoring tools for performance management of the Council;

(vi)Proposing and carrying out evaluation and monitoring systems on policy issues agreed between the public and private sector;

(vii)Ensuring that provision of timely and focused information through research, acquisition of information materials and analysis is done properly for effective decision making process;

(viii)Coordinating the formulation of strategic plan and monitoring the performance of the plans;

(ix)Planning, developing and implementing strategy for operational management and development so as to meet agreed organizational performance plans within agreed budgets; and

(x)Any other duties as may be assigned and directed by the Executive Secretary.


QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Master’s Degree either in Economics, Business Administration, Commerce or its equivalent from a recognized institution with at least ten years of work experience either in research or industrial organization field.

REMUNERATION: Salary Scale TNBCGSS 8