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world.POSITION: PROJECT COORDINATOR (TRACHOMA SAFE)
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Local terms and conditions will apply
Reporting to the NTD Programme Manager, the incumbent ensures that the project (Trachoma SAFE) is planned, implemented, monitored and evaluated to the highest possible standards as laid out in Sightsavers and Trachoma SAFE
Key areas of responsibility
• 1. Strategically working with partners:
• Identify partner organisations with whom the project can work with to achieve its overall objective and support them in the identification of their own capacity building needs and help facilitate the provision of these needs.
• 2. Country Project Management:
• Support partners to manage all aspects of the project cycle including planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation.
3. Financial and Resource Management:
Assist project partners in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, monitor expenditure of project financial resources and liaise with finance where necessary.
4. Information and Communication Management:
Be proactive in providing the programme team with additional information, case studies, interesting news stories etc. relating to the project the officer is responsible for.
The ideal candidate will be a Tanzanian national (or any national permitted to work in Tanzania) who possesses a degree in a relevant field (Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, Education). He/she must have minimum of five years working experience, ideally in an NGO environment managing social development related projects. He/she must have technical knowledge of two or more of the five leading NTDs and have experience of managing an integrated NTD programme, ideally in an international context, having experience of all aspects of project management in donor supported initiatives (especially Multilateral donors (DFID,USAID,etc). He/she must have experience of working with projects managed through partners (civil society, government). He/she will be a strategic thinker, who possesses strong critical thinking, problem solving, analytical and presentation skills with ability to influence high-level ministry officials at both regional and national levels.
Please see the job description for full details of the role.
Closing date: 10 November 2014
How to apply
To apply for this post, please download our application form and return the completed application form and equal opportunities form as two separate documents to jobs@sightsavers.org.
We’re an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly encourage qualified people living with a disability to apply.
We will be contacting shortlisted candidates for interview, shortly after the closing dates. We very much regret that in view of the large number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond if you are unsuccessful. I am sure that you will understand the need to concentrate resources towards our work.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ACCION
GENERAL MANAGER – INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY.
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA MICROFINANCE BANK
More information about this job:
Overview:
Accion is seeking a high calibre candidate who has the drive and passion to take on the following role at a microfinance bank in sub-Saharan Africa. The positions will be responsible for the overall management of the ICT department; deploy and manage technology to support the bank’s business strategy to include enterprise, branch, and desktop software applications, data centre, network infrastructure, voice and data communications, and disaster recovery.
Responsibilities:
• Monitor, manage, and enhance the bank’s technical infrastructure to improve critical business drivers, minimize costs, and maximize uptime and security;
• Collaborate with the senior management team to develop the bank’s ICT strategy in line with its overall business plan;
• Plan, prioritize, and deploy new technology and digital channel projects to increase revenue and gross margins, and reduce operating costs according to the annual budget and long term business plan;
• Establish, manage, and publish monthly operating metrics, including return on investment, for the ICT department;
• Hire, develop, and train the ICT staff to provide an efficient and effective workforce;
• Work with business unit heads to review existing processes to ensure the efficient use of the bank’s resources;
• Manage relationships with ICT vendors to achieve cost goals;
• Formulate appropriate ICT policies and procedures to provide user friendly guidance for the appropriate use of the bank’s ICT resources.
Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, you must meet the following criteria:
- Degree in engineering, electronics, computer science or related area of study and minimum of ten years of senior ICT management experience, preferably in a bank or financial institution;
- Experience with enterprise application implementation, integration, and management;
- Proven ability to manage operations for banking, call centres, and transaction processing.
- Ability to bridge business strategy and operational drivers with ICT capabilities;
- Superior project management skills;
- Strong industry related analytical skills, e.g. read and interpret financial statements; accounting background and/or qualifications are a plus.
- Knowledge of retail banking infrastructure, including extensive work experience with core banking systems and financial software packages;
- Fluency in English.
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GENERAL MANAGER – FINANCE.
Sub-Saharan Africa Bank
More information about this job:
Overview:
Accion is seeking a high calibre candidate who has the drive and passion to take on the following role at a microfinance bank in sub-Saharan Africa. This position will be responsible for the overall management of the finance department, the application of proper accounting standards, internal controls and strategic financial planning; will oversee the implementation of the annual budget and the administration of transactions generated by the bank’s delivery of financial products and services; and will report on the bank’s financial status to regulatory authorities.
Responsibilities:
• Supervise and manage the bank’s finance and treasury functions and staff ensuring the overall application of proper accounting standards and compliance with regulation;
• Provide timely and accurate information and reports on a regular basis to regulatory authorities, tax authorities, shareholders, and other stakeholders;
• Prepare the annual budget according to the bank’s approved goals and other criteria;
• Maintain cash flow projections;
• Develop, document and regularly update accounting policies and procedures and ensure that they are followed;
• Liaise with auditors and ensure that recommendations are implemented;
• Conduct financial analysis and advise the senior management of the bank;
• Ensure reliability and integrity of financial management information systems and reports;
• Propose financial objectives and targets for the annual budget and long-term financial projections to senior management;
• Oversee the annual budgeting process, in coordination with other departments;
• Manage the bank’s liquidity to balance risk and return and ensure an appropriately diversified investment portfolio;
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis of investment opportunities;
• Propose institutional policies related to liquidity and funding.
Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, you must meet the following criteria:
- Chartered Accountant, CPA, or other recognized accounting certification;
- Degree in business, accounting, finance or related area of study and minimum of ten years of senior financial management experience, preferably in a bank or financial institution;
- Experience in budgeting, risk management activities, asset and liability management, international accounting standards, and management accounting systems;
- Ability to think strategically using financial analysis;
- Ability to present financial information effectively to both specialists and non-specialists;
- Understanding of core banking systems and financial software packages;
- Knowledge of international standard accounting systems, especially IFRS;
- Knowledge of the financial sector’s regulatory and legal frameworks;
- Investment management skills;
- Fluency in English.
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MANAGING DIRECTOR.
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA MICROFINANCE BANK
More information about this job:
Overview:
Accion is seeking a high calibre candidate who has the drive and passion to take on the following role at a microfinance bank in sub-Saharan Africa. The position will be responsible for the overall management of the bank, its internal controls and strategic planning; will report to the bank’s Board of Directors; and will implement the performance management system for the senior management team.
Responsibilities:
a. Overall Management of Bank
- Ex officio non-voting member of the Board of Directors;
- Execute the policy decisions of the Board;
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the bank by providing quality leadership and guidance to all functions of the bank;
- Initiate cross-functional cooperation and communication;
- Achieve budget and business plan targets.
b. Control and Risk Management
- Uphold high standards of risk management at all levels and ensure effective supervisory control and management review;
- Ensure sound financial reporting and optimal management of business and legal risk;
- Organize and act as chair of relevant management committees;
- Oversee the application of the bank’s policies, norms and procedures.
c. Development of Management Team and Staff
- Build a strong and effective senior management team;
- Create and engender a team spirit among the bank’s staff in order to improve the quality of the bank’s services and improve its efficiency and effectiveness;
- Develop and implement a succession plan.
d. Leadership and Relationship Management
- Build the bank’s reputation as a bank committed to excellent client service;
- Maintain good relations with shareholders, regulators, and other partners.
e. Strategic and Financial Planning
- Develop annual and longer term plans and budgets;
- Oversee the implementation of the budget and strategic plan.
Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, you must meet the following criteria:
- Degree in business, banking, accounting, finance or related area of study;
- Track record of managing a financial institution in a competitive environment in Africa with a minimum of 10 years of senior management experience in the financial services sector;
- Excellent communication, influencing, interpersonal and decision-making skills;
- Ability to mobilize and empower staff to achieve results;
- Knowledge of micro, small and medium enterprise market segments in Africa;
- Experience in strategic planning, budgeting, control, financial analysis, and risk management;
- Fluency in English.
Interested candidates should submit electronic cover letter and CV via the links at the fallowing website by close of business on 14 Novemba 2014 : https://jobs-accion.icims.com/jobs/
UN WOMEN
JOB VACANCIES
POSITION; PROGRAMME COORDINATOR – WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENTAdvertised on behalf of : UNITED NATIONS FOR GENDER EQUALITY AND THE EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN
Location : Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA
Application Deadline : 11-Nov-14
Type of Contract : FTA Local
Post Level : NO-C
Languages Required : English
Duration of Initial Contract : 1 year
Background
The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) was created by the United Nations General Assembly in July 2010 to accelerate the United Nations goals on gender equality and women’s empowerment. It is grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
Placing women’s rights at the centre of all its efforts, the UN Women is mandated to lead and coordinate United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It is also mandated to provide strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States’ priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.
The UN Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme (WEE) in Tanzania targets women, in both rural and urban areas, who have entrepreneurial potential but who lack assets, the requisite skills, or access financial services in order to productively access and engage in economic opportunities. It also aims to accelerate women’s effective engagement in and benefits from the extractive industry sector. The overall objective of the Programme is the attainment of an inclusive access and effective participation of marginalised women in economic and leadership opportunities, by addressing barriers that limit their access and engagement. Strategies include both upstream interventions (such as evidence collection and policy dialogue) and downstream, including working with women and their groups and service provider to accelerate women’s access to services, opportunities and markets.
The specific objectives of the Programme are:
• To enable women to attain economic security through increased access to economic and financial resources and services;
• To promote women entrepreneurs as leaders in trade, energy and extractive industries within both domestic, regional and international markets;
• To address structural, systemic and policy-related bottlenecks to women’s economic empowerment and leadership;
• To upscale a women’s economic empowerment approach that builds positive gender relations at household, community and societal levels;
• Establish platforms for knowledge and experience-sharing on WEE innovations and women's economic rights.
Under the overall guidance and direction of the Deputy Representative, the Programme Coordinator will assist the Country Office in taking responsibility for coordinating, planning, implementing, and managing UN Women interventions in Women’s Economic Empowerment. She/he works in close collaboration with the Programme and operations team at CO, UN Women HQ staff, Government officials, multi and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UN Women Programme implementation under the Women’s Economic Empowerment portfolio.
UN Women’s Programmatic interventions on Women’s Economic Empowerment in Tanzania are integrated in the Annual Work Plans of the UN Delivering as One Programme Working Groups on Economic Growth and Environment in the context of Delivering As One modalities that guide UN inter-agency Programmatic work in Tanzania under the UN Development Action Plan (UNDAP) for the period 2011-2016.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
• Technical Advisory Support on Programme Management on Women’s Economic Empowerment;
• Programme Planning, Results Based Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation, including in relation to interagency coordination on WEE and UNDAP planning, reporting and monitoring processes;
• Knowledge Management and Communications;
• Partnership Development and Resource Mobilization;
• Staff Management and Capacity Development.
Technical Advisory Support on Programme Coordination and Management on Women’s Economic Empowerment.
• Establish, maintain and expand partnerships and alliances with various strategic partners from development organizations, private sector and civil society to ensure active participation and promotion of the Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme;
• Provide technical support directly or through the provision of experts to the Programme partners implementing the Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme, with a particular focus on Extractive Industries, financial services, agriculture and trade;
• Provide oversight and coordination of the Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme activities;
• Ensure the development/duplication, integration and application of gender sensitive tools to all Programme activities.
Programme Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Results Based Reporting including in relation to UNDAP planning, reporting and monitoring processes.
• Ensure individual project interventions are developed within the overall Programme document contributing to the achievements of both the immediate and overall Women’s Economic Empowerment Plan;
• Manage the women’s economic empowerment portfolio for on-going and future Programmes in the country;
• Ensure overall Programme and individual work plans and budgets are developed and implementation modalities agreed upon;
• Initiate and lead capacity building Programmes for Women’s Economic Empowerment Partners.
• Oversee, monitor and assure quality control in the implementation of the Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme;
• Supervise and assess work in progress to ensure compliance and delivery of high quality results and achievements of overall Programme objectives. This will include financial management, provision of overall guidance and problem solving, and identifying and utilization of lessons learned and best practices to ensure consistently improved Programming;
• Ensure that Programme reviews are undertaken and all reporting requirements are met in a timely manner;
• Represent UN Women in the One UN Programme Working Groups on Economic Growth and Environment and provide substantive inputs in the development of the Annual Work Plans and Regular Reports of these Groups in the context of UNDAP implementation.
Knowledge Management and Communications
• Collect, and share best practices and lessons learned from the country Programmes and in particularly on gender equality and women’s empowerment strategies for the purpose of scale-up and replication;
• Lead in the development and implementation of the communications strategy in line with the UN Women corporate communications guidelines that promotes the Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme;
• Ensure effective documentation of best practices and the lessons learnt;
• Produce knowledge products based on the implementation experiences and interactions with various stakeholders and players;
• Liaise with HQ and Regional Office on the identification and showcasing of good practices on promoting women’s economic empowerment in Tanzania (including providing inputs and background documents for the Global and Regional Gateway on Women’s Economic Empowerment);
• Provide inputs in knowledge products and communication materials on issues related to Women’s Economic Empowerment coordinated by the relevant Programme Working Groups, Resident Coordinator’s Office and the UN Communication Group.
Support Partnerships and Resource Mobilization.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with various stakeholders at regional, national and local levels, for delivery of the Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme;
• Identify and follow-up opportunities for resource mobilization for women’s economic empowerment;
• Manage activities and other promotional events to engage bilateral and multilateral institutions/donors, private sector and civil society to expand and/or sustain interest and resources for the women’s economic empowerment;
• Represent the Programme in stakeholders forums and other key partnership meetings and events;
• Represent UN Women and provide technical inputs in inter-agency discussions on the Youth Employment Programme and other relevant resource mobilisation efforts;
• Identify and follow up opportunities for partnerships with other UN agencies and development partners on issues related to women’s economic empowerment, gender and energy and gender and extractive industries;
• Perform any other duties as may be requested by the UN Women Country Representative.
Staff Management and Capacity Development
• Supervise and monitor the work of WEE Programme staff, interns and consultants including performance evaluations and appraisals;
• Lead and guide Programme implementation and foster collaboration within the team entrenching a client-oriented approach;
• Promote team work to ensure harmonization, linkages, collaboration and synergy and ensure staff members are provided with sufficient information, guidance and support to perform optimally and deliver results according to corporate and professional standards of efficiency, accountability and integrity;
• Provide capacity development interventions such as training, technical assistance, development of resources and accessibility of information, among others;
• Build entrepreneurial skills and competencies for a critical mass of women and youth;
• Provide close guidance to Programme staff, who perform adjunct operations functions, ensuring that such staff are knowledgeable of rules and procedures governing Programme finances, donor reporting, and personnel.
Impact of Results
The work of the WEE manager will impact on the success of the implementation of the Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme, as well as initiatives in the Region to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Competencies
CORE VALUES / GUIDING PRINCIPLES
• Integrity: Demonstrates consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct;
• Professionalism: Demonstrates professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work;
• Cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity: Demonstrates an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrates an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Ethics and Values: Demonstrates and safeguards ethics and integrity;
• Organizational Awareness: Demonstrates corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
• Development and Innovation: Takes charge of self-development and takes initiative;
• Work in teams: Demonstrates ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
• Communicating and Information Sharing: Facilitates and encourages open communication and strives for effective communication;
• Self-management and Emotional Intelligence: Stays composed and positive even in difficult moments, handles tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and has a consistent behaviour towards others;
• Conflict Management: Surfaces conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution;
• Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing: Encourages learning and sharing of knowledge;
• Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Demonstrates informed and transparent decision making.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
• Substantive experience and record of accomplishment in the area of gender equality and women’s economic empowerment;
• Ability to conceptualize and convey strategic vision from the spectrum of development to experience;
• Ability to lead strategic planning, Programme development and implementation, results-based management and reporting;
• Ability to formulate and manage budgets, manage contributions and investments, manage transactions, conduct financial analysis, reporting and cost control;
• Ability to fully assist in formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects;
• Ability to substantially support strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Ability to advocate and provide policy advice;
• Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills;
• Focuses on impact and result for the partners and responds positively to feedback;
• Ability to develop and maintain strong partnership and resource mobilization;
• Demonstrated negotiating, cultural sensitivity and diplomatic skills;
• Well-developed people management skills;
• Provides information, tools, resources to support work achievement;
• Effectiveness orientation and pro-activity;
• Ability to leverage information technology, executive information systems, management techniques and tools for optimal office performance;
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in International Development, Economics, international relations or in other related Social Sciences.
Experience:
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible development experience in development cooperation, including in programme management and advisory capacity;
• Previous experience with multilateral or bilateral development cooperation in Tanzania and the development landscape and guiding national policy;
• Familiarity with global, regional and national economic development frameworks, institutions and strategies;
• Documented work experience in the area of gender equality and the empowerment of women.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in written and oral English and Swahili.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
POSITION; PROGRAMME COORDINATOR – WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP AND POLITICAL PARTICIPATION
Advertised on behalf of : UNITED NATIONS FOR GENDER EQUALITY AND THE EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN
Location : Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA
Application Deadline : 11-Nov-14
Type of Contract : FTA Local
Post Level : NO-C
Languages Required : English
Duration of Initial Contract : 1 year
Background
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women’s rights at the center of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It provides strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States’ priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.
The UN Women’s Leadership and Political Participation (WLPP) Project in Tanzania is aligned with the UN Women Strategic Plan 2014-17 Impact area 1: Women lead and participate in decision-making at all levels. It contributes to the UN Tanzania UNDAP Governance Programme Working Group Outcome area 8.7. Key institutions effectively implement their election and political functions. These are defined as per the Tanzania National policy goals: Mainland (MKUKUTA): Ensuring systems and structures of governance uphold the rule of law and are democratic, accountable, predictable, transparent, inclusive and corruption-free at all levels. Zanzibar (MKUZA): Strengthen the rule of law, respect for human rights and access to justice.
The project is a multi-donor funded project related to the elections and the constitutional review process, led by UN Women and covers both Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar. The project is implemented by UN Women through strategic partnerships with a broad range of implementing partners and key stakeholders. Components of the outcome area 2 on capacity development of the electoral management bodies is implemented in partnership with the UNDP led Democratic Empowerment Project where UN Women is a partner and represented on the Joint Steering Committee. It is also aligned with the UNDP led Legislatures Support Project (LSP) for the outcome 1 on capacity development and political participation laws, engaging parliament and in particular the women’s caucuses in the Parliament (Mainland) and House of Representatives (Zanzibar)
Under the overall guidance and direction of the Deputy Representative the Programme Coordinator takes overall responsibility for coordinating, planning, implementing, and managing the Women’s Leadership and Political Participation Project. She/he works in close collaboration with the elections team, especially the Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist P4 and the Senior Advisor and Team leader of the Governance Unit. S/he is assisted by a programme management specialist and a finance assistant for the WLPP project, and liaises effectively with the programme and operations team at the UN Women country office, UN Women HQ and RO advisors on political participation, Government officials, multi and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UN Women Programme implementation under the WLPP portfolio.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
• Technical advisory support and quality assurance on Women’s Leadership and Political Participation Project implementation;
• Overall Programme Coordination and Management;
• Partnership Development and Resource Mobilization;
• Knowledge Management and Communications;
• Staff Management and Capacity Development.
Technical advisory support and quality assurance on Women’s Leadership and Political Participation Project implementation.
• Establish, maintain and expand partnerships and alliances with various strategic partners from development organizations, EMBs, government, political parties, parliament and civil society to ensure active participation and promotion of the Women’s Leadership and Political Participation Programme;
• Provide technical support directly or through the provision of experts to the Programme partners implementing the Women’s Leadership and Political Participation Project, with a particular focus on capacity development of electoral management bodies, development of political participation laws and engaging with parliament;
• Provide oversight and coordination of the WLPP Project activities;
• Ensure the development/duplication, integration and application of gender sensitive tools to all Programme activities.
Overall Programme Coordination and Management
• Ensure individual project interventions are developed within the overall Programme document contributing to the achievements of both the immediate and overall WLPP Plan;
• Manage the Women’s Leadership and Political Participation portfolio for on-going and future Programmes in the country;
• Ensure overall Programme and individual work plans and budgets are developed and implementation modalities agreed upon;
• Initiate and lead capacity building Programmes for Women’s Leadership and Political Participation Partners;
• Oversee, monitor and assure quality control in the implementation of the Women’s Leadership and Political Participation Project;
• Supervise and assess work in progress to ensure compliance and delivery of high quality results and achievements of overall Programme objectives. This will include financial management, provision of overall guidance and problem solving, and identifying and utilization of lessons learned and best practices to ensure consistently improved Programming;
• Ensure that Programme reviews are undertaken and all reporting requirements are met in a timely manner;
• Provide input to UN DaO Governance PWG on substantive content and for the development of the Annual Work Plans and Regular Reports of these Groups in the context of UNDAP implementation.
Knowledge Management and Communications
• Collect, and share best practices and lessons learned from the country Programmes and in particularly on leadership participation and governance strategies for the purpose of scale-up and replication;
• Lead in the development and implementation of the communications strategy in line with the UN Women corporate communications guidelines that promotes the WLPP Programme;
• Ensure effective documentation of best practices and the lessons learnt;
• Produce knowledge products based on the implementation experiences and interactions with various stakeholders and players;
• Liaise with HQ and Regional Office on the identification and showcasing of good practices on promoting women’s leadership and political participation in Tanzania (including providing inputs and background documents for the Global and Regional Gateway on WLPP);
• Provide inputs in knowledge products and communication materials on issues related to WLPP coordinated by the relevant Programme Working Groups, Resident Coordinator’s Office and the UN Communication Group.
Support Partnerships and Resource Mobilization.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with various stakeholders at regional, national and local levels, for delivery of the WLPP Project;
• Identify and follow-up opportunities for resource mobilization for WLPP Project;
• Manage activities and other promotional events to engage bilateral and multilateral institutions/donors, private sector and civil society to expand and/or sustain interest and resources for the WLPP Project;
• Represent the Programme in stakeholders forums and other key partnership meetings and events;
• Represent UN Women and provide technical inputs in inter-agency discussions on the participation of women, youth and people with disabilities in political parties and electoral processes and other relevant resource mobilisation efforts;
• Identify and follow up opportunities for partnerships with other UN agencies and development partners on advancement and promotion of women, youth and people with disabilities rights and gender equality in political participation;
• Perform any other duties as may be requested by the UN Women Country Representative.
Staff Management and Capacity Development
• Supervise and monitor the work of WLPP Project staff, interns and consultants including performance evaluations and appraisals;
• Lead and guide Programme implementation and foster collaboration within the team entrenching a client-oriented approach;
• Promote team work to ensure harmonization, linkages, collaboration and synergy and ensure staff members are provided with sufficient information, guidance and support to perform optimally and deliver results according to corporate and professional standards of efficiency, accountability and integrity;
• Provide capacity development interventions such as training, technical assistance, development of resources and accessibility of information, among others;
• Build entrepreneurial skills and competencies for a critical mass of women and youth;
• Provide close guidance to Programme staff, who perform adjunct operations functions, ensuring that such staff are knowledgeable of rules and procedures governing Programme finances, donor reporting, and personnel.
Impact of Results
The post has an impact on the overall effectiveness and success of UN Women’s interventions and activities in the thematic area of women’s leadership and political participation, which impact in turn on the overall effectiveness of the UN Women country programme in Tanzania. By helping ensure effective coordination and management of the programme and building networks and helping mobilize resources for the project, the incumbent enhances the organization’s capacity and credibility in implementation of highly effective programmes with strong impact.
Competencies
CORE VALUES / GUIDING PRINCIPLES
• Integrity: Demonstrates consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct;
• Professionalism: Demonstrates professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work;
• Cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity: Demonstrates an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrates an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Ethics and Values: Demonstrates and safeguards ethics and integrity;
• Organizational Awareness: Demonstrates corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
• Development and Innovation: Takes charge of self-development and takes initiative;
• Work in teams: Demonstrates ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
• Communicating and Information Sharing: Facilitates and encourages open communication and strives for effective communication;
• Self-management and Emotional Intelligence: Stays composed and positive even in difficult moments, handles tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and has a consistent behaviour towards others;
• Conflict Management: Surfaces conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution;
• Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing: Encourages learning and sharing of knowledge;
• Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Demonstrates informed and transparent decision making.
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
• Substantive experience and record of accomplishment in the area of women’s leadership and political participation;
• Ability to conceptualize and convey strategic vision from the spectrum of development to experience;
• Ability to lead strategic planning, programme development and implementation, results-based management and reporting;
• Ability to fully assist in formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects;
• Ability to formulate and manage budgets, manage contributions and investments, manage transactions, conduct financial analysis, reporting and cost control;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Ability to advocate and provide policy advice;
• Ability to formulate and manage budgets, manage contributions and investments, manage;
• Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills;
• Focuses on impact and result for the partners and responds positively to feedback;
• Ability to develop and maintain strong partnership and resource mobilization;
• Demonstrated negotiating, cultural sensitivity and diplomatic skills;
• Well-developed people management skills;
• Provides information, tools, resources to support work achievement;
• Effectiveness-orientation and pro-activity;
• Ability to leverage information technology, executive information systems, management techniques and tools for optimal office performance;
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Law, International Development, Political Science, International Relations or other related fields.
Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level in design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects and establishing inter-relationships among international organization and national governments, preferably in the field of women’s leadership and political participation;
• Familiarity with the role of the UN in elections; the global, regional and national normative framework on women’s political participation; development frameworks, institutions and strategies for gender mainstreaming;
• Documented work experience in the area of gender equality women’s rights and the empowerment of women, preferably in relation to gender and elections or gender mainstreaming in constitutional review processes;
• Previous experience of high level stakeholder coordination and engagement.
Language Requirements:
High level of fluency in written and oral English and Swahili.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Advertised on behalf of : UNITED NATIONS FOR GENDER EQUALITY AND THE EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN
Location : Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA
Application Deadline : 11-Nov-14
Type of Contract : FTA Local
Post Level : NO-C
Languages Required : English
Duration of Initial Contract : 1 year
Background
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women’s rights at the center of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It provides strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States’ priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.
The UN Women’s Leadership and Political Participation (WLPP) Project in Tanzania is aligned with the UN Women Strategic Plan 2014-17 Impact area 1: Women lead and participate in decision-making at all levels. It contributes to the UN Tanzania UNDAP Governance Programme Working Group Outcome area 8.7. Key institutions effectively implement their election and political functions. These are defined as per the Tanzania National policy goals: Mainland (MKUKUTA): Ensuring systems and structures of governance uphold the rule of law and are democratic, accountable, predictable, transparent, inclusive and corruption-free at all levels. Zanzibar (MKUZA): Strengthen the rule of law, respect for human rights and access to justice.
The project is a multi-donor funded project related to the elections and the constitutional review process, led by UN Women and covers both Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar. The project is implemented by UN Women through strategic partnerships with a broad range of implementing partners and key stakeholders. Components of the outcome area 2 on capacity development of the electoral management bodies is implemented in partnership with the UNDP led Democratic Empowerment Project where UN Women is a partner and represented on the Joint Steering Committee. It is also aligned with the UNDP led Legislatures Support Project (LSP) for the outcome 1 on capacity development and political participation laws, engaging parliament and in particular the women’s caucuses in the Parliament (Mainland) and House of Representatives (Zanzibar)
Under the overall guidance and direction of the Deputy Representative the Programme Coordinator takes overall responsibility for coordinating, planning, implementing, and managing the Women’s Leadership and Political Participation Project. She/he works in close collaboration with the elections team, especially the Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist P4 and the Senior Advisor and Team leader of the Governance Unit. S/he is assisted by a programme management specialist and a finance assistant for the WLPP project, and liaises effectively with the programme and operations team at the UN Women country office, UN Women HQ and RO advisors on political participation, Government officials, multi and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UN Women Programme implementation under the WLPP portfolio.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
• Technical advisory support and quality assurance on Women’s Leadership and Political Participation Project implementation;
• Overall Programme Coordination and Management;
• Partnership Development and Resource Mobilization;
• Knowledge Management and Communications;
• Staff Management and Capacity Development.
Technical advisory support and quality assurance on Women’s Leadership and Political Participation Project implementation.
• Establish, maintain and expand partnerships and alliances with various strategic partners from development organizations, EMBs, government, political parties, parliament and civil society to ensure active participation and promotion of the Women’s Leadership and Political Participation Programme;
• Provide technical support directly or through the provision of experts to the Programme partners implementing the Women’s Leadership and Political Participation Project, with a particular focus on capacity development of electoral management bodies, development of political participation laws and engaging with parliament;
• Provide oversight and coordination of the WLPP Project activities;
• Ensure the development/duplication, integration and application of gender sensitive tools to all Programme activities.
Overall Programme Coordination and Management
• Ensure individual project interventions are developed within the overall Programme document contributing to the achievements of both the immediate and overall WLPP Plan;
• Manage the Women’s Leadership and Political Participation portfolio for on-going and future Programmes in the country;
• Ensure overall Programme and individual work plans and budgets are developed and implementation modalities agreed upon;
• Initiate and lead capacity building Programmes for Women’s Leadership and Political Participation Partners;
• Oversee, monitor and assure quality control in the implementation of the Women’s Leadership and Political Participation Project;
• Supervise and assess work in progress to ensure compliance and delivery of high quality results and achievements of overall Programme objectives. This will include financial management, provision of overall guidance and problem solving, and identifying and utilization of lessons learned and best practices to ensure consistently improved Programming;
• Ensure that Programme reviews are undertaken and all reporting requirements are met in a timely manner;
• Provide input to UN DaO Governance PWG on substantive content and for the development of the Annual Work Plans and Regular Reports of these Groups in the context of UNDAP implementation.
Knowledge Management and Communications
• Collect, and share best practices and lessons learned from the country Programmes and in particularly on leadership participation and governance strategies for the purpose of scale-up and replication;
• Lead in the development and implementation of the communications strategy in line with the UN Women corporate communications guidelines that promotes the WLPP Programme;
• Ensure effective documentation of best practices and the lessons learnt;
• Produce knowledge products based on the implementation experiences and interactions with various stakeholders and players;
• Liaise with HQ and Regional Office on the identification and showcasing of good practices on promoting women’s leadership and political participation in Tanzania (including providing inputs and background documents for the Global and Regional Gateway on WLPP);
• Provide inputs in knowledge products and communication materials on issues related to WLPP coordinated by the relevant Programme Working Groups, Resident Coordinator’s Office and the UN Communication Group.
Support Partnerships and Resource Mobilization.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with various stakeholders at regional, national and local levels, for delivery of the WLPP Project;
• Identify and follow-up opportunities for resource mobilization for WLPP Project;
• Manage activities and other promotional events to engage bilateral and multilateral institutions/donors, private sector and civil society to expand and/or sustain interest and resources for the WLPP Project;
• Represent the Programme in stakeholders forums and other key partnership meetings and events;
• Represent UN Women and provide technical inputs in inter-agency discussions on the participation of women, youth and people with disabilities in political parties and electoral processes and other relevant resource mobilisation efforts;
• Identify and follow up opportunities for partnerships with other UN agencies and development partners on advancement and promotion of women, youth and people with disabilities rights and gender equality in political participation;
• Perform any other duties as may be requested by the UN Women Country Representative.
Staff Management and Capacity Development
• Supervise and monitor the work of WLPP Project staff, interns and consultants including performance evaluations and appraisals;
• Lead and guide Programme implementation and foster collaboration within the team entrenching a client-oriented approach;
• Promote team work to ensure harmonization, linkages, collaboration and synergy and ensure staff members are provided with sufficient information, guidance and support to perform optimally and deliver results according to corporate and professional standards of efficiency, accountability and integrity;
• Provide capacity development interventions such as training, technical assistance, development of resources and accessibility of information, among others;
• Build entrepreneurial skills and competencies for a critical mass of women and youth;
• Provide close guidance to Programme staff, who perform adjunct operations functions, ensuring that such staff are knowledgeable of rules and procedures governing Programme finances, donor reporting, and personnel.
Impact of Results
The post has an impact on the overall effectiveness and success of UN Women’s interventions and activities in the thematic area of women’s leadership and political participation, which impact in turn on the overall effectiveness of the UN Women country programme in Tanzania. By helping ensure effective coordination and management of the programme and building networks and helping mobilize resources for the project, the incumbent enhances the organization’s capacity and credibility in implementation of highly effective programmes with strong impact.
Competencies
CORE VALUES / GUIDING PRINCIPLES
• Integrity: Demonstrates consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct;
• Professionalism: Demonstrates professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work;
• Cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity: Demonstrates an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrates an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Ethics and Values: Demonstrates and safeguards ethics and integrity;
• Organizational Awareness: Demonstrates corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
• Development and Innovation: Takes charge of self-development and takes initiative;
• Work in teams: Demonstrates ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
• Communicating and Information Sharing: Facilitates and encourages open communication and strives for effective communication;
• Self-management and Emotional Intelligence: Stays composed and positive even in difficult moments, handles tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and has a consistent behaviour towards others;
• Conflict Management: Surfaces conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution;
• Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing: Encourages learning and sharing of knowledge;
• Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Demonstrates informed and transparent decision making.
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
• Substantive experience and record of accomplishment in the area of women’s leadership and political participation;
• Ability to conceptualize and convey strategic vision from the spectrum of development to experience;
• Ability to lead strategic planning, programme development and implementation, results-based management and reporting;
• Ability to fully assist in formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects;
• Ability to formulate and manage budgets, manage contributions and investments, manage transactions, conduct financial analysis, reporting and cost control;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Ability to advocate and provide policy advice;
• Ability to formulate and manage budgets, manage contributions and investments, manage;
• Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills;
• Focuses on impact and result for the partners and responds positively to feedback;
• Ability to develop and maintain strong partnership and resource mobilization;
• Demonstrated negotiating, cultural sensitivity and diplomatic skills;
• Well-developed people management skills;
• Provides information, tools, resources to support work achievement;
• Effectiveness-orientation and pro-activity;
• Ability to leverage information technology, executive information systems, management techniques and tools for optimal office performance;
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Law, International Development, Political Science, International Relations or other related fields.
Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level in design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects and establishing inter-relationships among international organization and national governments, preferably in the field of women’s leadership and political participation;
• Familiarity with the role of the UN in elections; the global, regional and national normative framework on women’s political participation; development frameworks, institutions and strategies for gender mainstreaming;
• Documented work experience in the area of gender equality women’s rights and the empowerment of women, preferably in relation to gender and elections or gender mainstreaming in constitutional review processes;
• Previous experience of high level stakeholder coordination and engagement.
Language Requirements:
High level of fluency in written and oral English and Swahili.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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LOCATION;TANZANIA
CLOSING DATE ; 24 NOV 2014
This role provides the operational leadership for the Cotton Sector Development Programme (CSDP), ensuring ongoing development and successful delivery of the programme and its outputs. Overseeing a team of 32 full-time staff, with two Deputy Directors, the successful applicant will be required to maintain critical senior relationships with government and private sector stakeholders as well as to oversee farmer outreach in order to facilitate sector transformation. The role will lead also lead and contribute to strategy development for the programme.
The cotton programme is managed from the head office in Dar es Salaam with a field team based in Mwanza. Financial management and administrative support are provided by Tanzania Gatsby Trust – a local institution set up by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation, now functioning independently. The Cotton Programme employs 32 full-time staff but also engages with approximately 2,000 field officers and lead farmers.
The role reports to the Africa Programmes Director, and the Programme Steering Committee. It is based in the Head Office in Dar es Salaam, with regular travel to Mwanza and occasionally within the EAC region.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead strategy development for the Programme, through the development of proposed activities and options for agreement by the Steering Committee
• Manage the Programme team to deliver effectively on the agreed strategy and objectives, including budget development and team resourcing
• Oversee the performance of third party consultants or implementing organisationsPage 3 of 4
• Supervise the financial and logistical operations of the Programme, including HR and back office, working closely with TGT’s financial and management team to ensure value for money and proper use of all donor funds
• Develop and manage critical relationships with the Tanzania Cotton Board, local and national government and key private sector partners; lead development of new funding and implementation partnerships as appropriate
• Manage reporting to, and relationships with, all donors and co-funders
• Ensure that the Programme communicates effectively with external stakeholders, particularly the Tanzanian government at local and national level, the private sector and cotton farming communities
• Ensure the Programme monitors its operations effectively and develops appropriate strategies for transparently evaluating its impact.
Person Specification
Experience
• Experience in implementing market-based solutions within large-scale agricultural sector development programmes; AND/OR excellent strategic leadership skills and experience of managing interventions to enhance competitiveness in the cotton sector
• Comprehensive understanding of the constraints faced by farmers in accessing inputs and services coupled with in-depth exposure to farming systems and regulatory needs
• Strong leadership and people management experience demonstrating the ability to translate ideas into actions; monitor multiple work streams; and co-ordinate staff, contract partners and stakeholders – all while employing a consultative and collegiate decision making style
• Proven experience of influencing senior level public and private sector decision makers and communicating to a variety of audiences and media
• Strong track record of successfully leading and managing projects with multiple stakeholders and large, multi-layered teams, handling annual budgets of at least $2m
Skills
• Strong strategic thinking skills and good judgment; ability to reflect on the variety of likely impacts or outcomes from an activity and to determine pragmatic approaches to getting results
• Excellent interpersonal, diplomatic and persuasive skills. Able to build a strong rapport with multiple senior level public & private sector stakeholders (both local and international), and manage differences between them. Comfortable negotiating political relationships
• Powerful analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex and conflicting information
• Creativity and the ability to generate innovative solutions to evolving situations during the delivery process
• A self-starter with plenty of energy, able to meet deadlines under pressure and balance conflicting and changing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English essential; working knowledge of Kiswahili a significant advantage
• Shows integrity, professionalism and empathy with the mission and values of the Gatsby Charitable Foundation.
Qualifications
• A minimum of ten years’ relevant work experience, e.g. in private sector consultancy, development consultancy or development project management at a senior level
• A minimum of five years’ work experience in Africa at managerial level, with demonstrable experience and understanding of smallholder agriculture and ideally cotton agronomy
• Higher education qualification in Economics, Business or Agriculture
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POSITION: COTTON PROGRAMME DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Gatsby Africa's
Cotton Programme aims to improve the incomes and livelihoods of up to
400,000 farmers. This position, based in Tanzania, will support the
Cotton Programme Director and provide operational leadership and manage
five Programme Managers working in critical areas—including policy,
ginner industry relations and M&E—to ensure successful delivery of
the programme and its outputs.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead strategy development for the Programme, through the development of proposed activities and options for agreement by the Steering Committee
• Manage the Programme team to deliver effectively on the agreed strategy and objectives, including budget development and team resourcing
• Oversee the performance of third party consultants or implementing organisations
• Supervise the financial and logistical operations of the Programme, including HR and back office, working closely with TGT’s financial and management team to ensure value for money and proper use of all donor funds
• Develop and manage critical relationships with the Tanzania Cotton Board, local and national government and key private sector partners; lead development of new funding and implementation partnerships as appropriate
• Manage reporting to, and relationships with, all donors and co-funders
• Ensure that the Programme communicates effectively with external stakeholders, particularly the Tanzanian government at local and national level, the private sector and cotton farming communities
• Ensure the Programme monitors its operations effectively and develops appropriate strategies for transparently evaluating its impact
.
Person Specification
Experience
• Experience in implementing market-based solutions within large-scale agricultural sector development programmes; AND/OR excellent strategic leadership skills and experience of managing interventions to enhance competitiveness in the cotton sector
• Comprehensive understanding of the constraints faced by farmers in accessing inputs and services coupled with in-depth exposure to farming systems and regulatory needs
• Strong leadership and people management experience demonstrating the ability to translate ideas into actions; monitor multiple work streams; and co-ordinate staff, contract partners and stakeholders – all while employing a consultative and collegiate decision making style
• Proven experience of influencing senior level public and private sector decision makers and communicating to a variety of audiences and media
• Strong track record of successfully leading and managing projects with multiple stakeholders and large, multi-layered teams, handling annual budgets of at least $2m
Skills
• Strong strategic thinking skills and good judgement; ability to reflect on the variety of likely impacts or outcomes from an activity and to determine pragmatic approaches to getting results
• Excellent interpersonal, diplomatic and persuasive skills. Able to build a strong rapport with multiple senior level public and private sector stakeholders (both local and international), and manage differences between them. Comfortable negotiating political relationships
• Powerful analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex and conflicting information
• Creativity and the ability to generate innovative solutions to evolving situations during the delivery process
• A self-starter with plenty of energy, able to meet deadlines under pressure and balance conflicting and changing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English essential; working knowledge of Kiswahili a significant advantage
• Shows integrity, professionalism and empathy with the mission and values of the Gatsby Charitable Foundation
Qualifications
• A minimum of ten years' relevant work experience, e.g. in private sector consultancy, development consultancy or development project management at a senior level
To apply for this post, please complete Oxford HR's online application form.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead strategy development for the Programme, through the development of proposed activities and options for agreement by the Steering Committee
• Manage the Programme team to deliver effectively on the agreed strategy and objectives, including budget development and team resourcing
• Oversee the performance of third party consultants or implementing organisations
• Supervise the financial and logistical operations of the Programme, including HR and back office, working closely with TGT’s financial and management team to ensure value for money and proper use of all donor funds
• Develop and manage critical relationships with the Tanzania Cotton Board, local and national government and key private sector partners; lead development of new funding and implementation partnerships as appropriate
• Manage reporting to, and relationships with, all donors and co-funders
• Ensure that the Programme communicates effectively with external stakeholders, particularly the Tanzanian government at local and national level, the private sector and cotton farming communities
• Ensure the Programme monitors its operations effectively and develops appropriate strategies for transparently evaluating its impact
.
Person Specification
Experience
• Experience in implementing market-based solutions within large-scale agricultural sector development programmes; AND/OR excellent strategic leadership skills and experience of managing interventions to enhance competitiveness in the cotton sector
• Comprehensive understanding of the constraints faced by farmers in accessing inputs and services coupled with in-depth exposure to farming systems and regulatory needs
• Strong leadership and people management experience demonstrating the ability to translate ideas into actions; monitor multiple work streams; and co-ordinate staff, contract partners and stakeholders – all while employing a consultative and collegiate decision making style
• Proven experience of influencing senior level public and private sector decision makers and communicating to a variety of audiences and media
• Strong track record of successfully leading and managing projects with multiple stakeholders and large, multi-layered teams, handling annual budgets of at least $2m
Skills
• Strong strategic thinking skills and good judgement; ability to reflect on the variety of likely impacts or outcomes from an activity and to determine pragmatic approaches to getting results
• Excellent interpersonal, diplomatic and persuasive skills. Able to build a strong rapport with multiple senior level public and private sector stakeholders (both local and international), and manage differences between them. Comfortable negotiating political relationships
• Powerful analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex and conflicting information
• Creativity and the ability to generate innovative solutions to evolving situations during the delivery process
• A self-starter with plenty of energy, able to meet deadlines under pressure and balance conflicting and changing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English essential; working knowledge of Kiswahili a significant advantage
• Shows integrity, professionalism and empathy with the mission and values of the Gatsby Charitable Foundation
Qualifications
• A minimum of ten years' relevant work experience, e.g. in private sector consultancy, development consultancy or development project management at a senior level
To apply for this post, please complete Oxford HR's online application form.
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