DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
Child Safeguarding:
Level 3: the role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in country programmes; or are visiting country programmes; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process of staff.
ROLE PURPOSE: TheDeputy Director of Programme Implementation (DDPI) Jointly oversees all programme implementation and operational support to our programme activities. This is a senior level role contributing to the oversight of 4 existing field offices in Dodoma/Singida, Shinyanga, Songwe, our emergency response programme in Kigoma Region, as well as operations oversight and direction to the Zanzibar programme. There are also programmes based from, and in Dar es Salaam. The incumbent will directly support the programmes in Songwe, Shinyanga and two of the programmes based from Dar on Education and ARSHR, as well as the Partnerships Manager.
As a member of the ESMT the Deputy Director of Programme Implementation helps create a positive, inclusive, proactive and accountable working environment within the country office.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Save the Children has been operational in Tanzania since 1986 providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered in support of Government of Tanzania priorities and policies both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, nutrition, HIV/TB and emergency response. In 2012, as part of a global reorganization process, Save the Children combined programmes of SCUK, SCUS, SC Sweden to create a single operation in Tanzania. We currently have an operational presence in Lindi, Shinyanga, Zanzibar, Songwe, Kigoma and with Dodoma/Singida starting up, and we also work through partners in other parts of the country. We employ nearly 100 staff and have an annual operating budget of approximately $10 million.
Reports to: Director of Programme Implementation
Dimensions:
This is a challenging senior role in a changing operational context as the country programme continues to grow its overall portfolio, expands its geographic footprint, and seeks to strengthen operational reliability and effectiveness of its work, including through stronger partnerships with government and civil society actors. It requires a principled, dedicated, experienced and highly motivated individual who can help to drive forward our programme and our ambitions. The role will build on and embed an organizational culture utilizing a capacity building approach to strengthen established systems, policies and procedures, emphasizing an empowering strong project management, and ensuring staff understanding and compliance meets organizational quality standards.
Number of direct reports: Area Programme Managers Songwe, Shinyanga and two of the programmes based from Dar on Education and ARSHR, as well as the Partnerships Manager.
Key Working Relationships: Director of Programme Development and Quality, Director of Support Services, Senior HR/Admin Manager, Head of Awards.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
As a member of the Extended Senior Management Team, contribute to:
Demonstrating behaviours that are consistent with Save the Children’s Mission, Vision and Values and ensure their broader application by staff across the programmeme.
A conducive and productive work environment in a way that promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our teams to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our members and donors.
Design and implementation of a coherent organizational structure that is consistent with agency practices and appropriate to programme needs.
Establish, maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with: humanitarian and development donors, host government authorities, partner agencies, and other NGO actors as required.
Participating in any Donor visit to project(s) within the country office portfolio, as required.
Carrying out the responsibilities of the role in a way which reflects Save the Children’s commitment to safeguarding children, in accordance with our Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding Policy.
Ensuring the Tanzania Country Office complies with all Save the Children Quality Standards and Standard Operating Procedures.
Ensuring that all required support is provided promptly, at scale and in line with the established rules and principles including during emergencies.
Complying with and promote Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, fraud and anti-bribery, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
Oversight and Management of Programme Implementation areas:-
With the DPI, contribute to the overall coordination of programme operations and delegated responsibility for field delivery of high quality programming in line with the objectives of the country strategy.
In collaboration with the Director of Programme Development and Quality, develop and maintain Save the Children’s vision for programming, as well as effective and efficient allocation of Country Office resources to achieve strategic goals and commitments.
In close coordination with the Director of Programme Development and Quality and Head of Award Management, participate in proposal development processes and ensure that all programmes progress in accordance with grant agreements, are completed on time, on budget and all deliverables are of high quality.
Lead and support budget holders across all programmes in the development of their detailed implementation plans, procurement plans and phased budgets with appropriate and regular reviews at Regular Award Review meetings to ensure activities are implemented on time and spend is up to date as per plans.
Working with Director of Programme Development and Quality, participate in conceptualizing and designing cost effective, innovative and high quality programmes to serve difficult to reach children.
Effectively manage and support budget holders for individual projects and awards under line of responsibility.
Ensure programmes are implemented in ways responsive to the communities and children in line with Save the Children principles, values and strategic plan and following Save the Children compliance procedures. This includes working with government and national NGO partners to strengthen national capacity.
Support the preparation of timely and high quality progress reports, programme reports, and donor reports.
Oversee designated area and project offices and their operations.
Partnership Management
Support the Partnership Manager in various responsibilities as the focal person in the Tanzania country office for all our partnership work including:
Partner identification and selection including partner assessments and resulting capacity building plans.
Supporting the budget holder in all processes with the partners including periodic reviews, reports as per schedule, transfer requests and accounting for transfers and partner close out plans.
Support the development and implementation of an overall partner engagement plan for strategic planning.
Other
Logistics
Support the DPI to ensure that the CO logistics capacity and systems meet the SCI Quality Standards and are able to satisfy the programming requirements and that all policies are followed in the CO.
Ensure goods and services procured are cost effective and of standard quality.
Humanitarian
Support the strengthening of the Tanzania CO organisational readiness to respond to emergencies in all locations in line with global SCI humanitarian goal and benchmarks.
Support appropriate and timely responses at scale to all emergencies consistent with established benchmarks, plans and organizational policies, and in close cooperation with short term incoming surge teams
Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development
Ensure appropriate and accountable staffing within the programme implementation team, including area office staff.
Support in the management of the programme implementation team; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly.
Ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staff.
Incorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems into team building processes. Establish results based system and follow up.
Work with all direct reports and other colleagues to create a culture of mentorship, coaching and staff development to build national capacity and retention within the Programme Implementation Department.
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
A minimum of 5 years of senior management experience in a development (INGO/NGO/Donor) environment, including significant field operations experience running both emergency and development programmes
Master’s degree in relevant field, or equivalent practical experience
Robust experience of NGO programme cycle management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure
A very good understanding of at least 3 of the sectoral programmes and a working knowledge of the programme priorities of the Country Office
Significant knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency management
Substantial experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control and securing and managing grants from major institutional donors
Solid project management skills related to organisational development projects and international, cross-functional teams with a proven history of delivering results
Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
An in-depth understanding of national and international development issues in particular in relation to children
Previous experience of managing and developing a team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills -fluency in written and spoken English
Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
Location: Dar es salaam with 25 -35% travel to field locations, Tanzania
Contract - Full-Time
Closing date: Sunday 18 June 2017
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
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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 MEAL Coordinator, the MEAL Officer will support Project Officers , partner staffs and Community Facilitators in data consolidation and management and quality management; undertake MEAL related activities and implements an appropriate monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning
Systems 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 and trend analysis of field-based programs to monitor program activity.
- In collaboration with project officers will manage and administer all prgramme’s
related baseline survey starting from data collection, compiling of data and write reports accordingly
- 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 Programme Coordinator and MEAL 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
- Organize and facilitate 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. This may include management of an Accountability Assistant, 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.
- Supports the implementation of a data management system to inform planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Every One campaign.
- Undertake regular visits to field locations to support monitoring and evaluation processes and 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,
- Supervises field level programme staff and ensures that their capacities are built and they are
supported to deliver on their day to day work by constant communication and field level joint work,
- 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 development contexts, preferably with solid experience in more than one of the Save the Children priority sectors: education, protection, rights governance, HIV/AIDS, Health and Nutrition.
- Experience in setting up and/or managing M&E systems, preferably in NGO setting
- 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 Amharic & 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: Monday 12 June 2017
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
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COMIC RELIEF PROGRAMME MANAGER
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:
The Comic Relief Programme Manager will provide strategic leadership and is accountable for providing management and oversight of the implementation of the Comic Relief programme and to represent and advocate for Save the Children’s work and organizational priorities with a wide range of external parties including government representatives, communities, donors, UN and other agencies operating in Songwe and at Dar es Salaam level.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Save the Children has been operational in Tanzania since 1986 providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered in support of Government of Tanzania priorities and policies both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, nutrition, HIV/TB and emergency response. In 2012, as part of a global reorganization process, Save the Children combined programmes of SCUK, SCUS, SC Sweden to create a single operation in Tanzania. We currently have an operational presence in Lindi, Shinyanga, Zanzibar, Songwe and Kigoma as well as Dar es Salaam and we also work through partners in other parts of the country. We employ nearly 100 staff and have an annual operating budget of approximately $10 million.
Reports to: Director Programme Implementation
Dimensions: Maintains strong linkages with the Technical Specialists for Education, Child Protection and Health and Nutrition and the Meal Specialist amongst others in the Programme Development and Quality team
Staff directly reporting to this post: Programme Coordinator Mbozi, MEAL Coordinator
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:
The programme is researching the impact that a series of low cost interventions to support children from conception to the end of Standard 2 will have on their learning outcomes. This includes:
- The impact of parenting support on children’s development and school readiness at each of four key measurement points: age three and on to entry to pre-primary (in Phase 1) and on to entry to primary school and at the end of Standard 2 (Phase 2).
- The impact of school and teacher focused interventions on children’s learning at 2 key measurement points: end of pre-primary and end of Standard 2.
- In addition there will be community based interventions promoting improved nutrition and child health and cognitive development of the child.
- Systems level interventions that include changing the discourse around caregivers’ roles and creating enabling environments for children’s development and reduction of violence in homes, communities and schools.
- Engaging Local Government Authorities in programme design and oversight and using research and learning to influence decision making and planning.
The two outcomes from the programme are:
- Children have improved learning outcomes in literacy and numeracy at end of Standard 2.
- Government and development partners support effective allocation of resources, and adopt strategies in early childhood and basic education that improve the learning outcomes of all children.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
1. Programme leadership
- Providing strategic vision, direction and leadership of the programme.
- Lead strategic, financial, and operational planning, including the annual work planning process ensuring programme is adaptive to experience, learning and evidence.
- Building, leading and enabling a high performing team (including capacity building activities, training, peer learning.)
- Make effective and timely strategic decisions about the design and direction of the programme.
- Creating effective partnerships for implementation and advocacy / influence.
- Support advocacy and engagement with development partners and relationships with government at a policy level.
2. Programme management responsibilities
- Provide management oversight of the implementation of the Comic Relief programme both in Dar es Salaam and Mbozi.
- Liaise closely with the Education, CP and Health and Nutrition Specialists for technical guidance to the programme.
- Develop detailed implementation plans, procurement plans and phased financial forecasts in collaboration with the programme staff and partners.
- Ensure that all planned activities and related expenditures for the Comic Relief programme are on track with recorded DIP in strict compliance with the agreed budget lines and Save the Children’s financial regulations and reviewed on a monthly basis during Award Review Meetings. Adjust plans accordingly.
- Oversee and ensure the quality of partner identification and support implementation. Ensure a capacity assessment and development plan is in place, regularly reviewed and followed-through.
- Regularly travel to the Mbozi field site locations to lead the start-up, manage implementation, and in coordination with MEAL staff oversee the monitoring of project activities.
- Oversee and/or develop technical materials in collaboration with Technical Specialists within country and from member to further project activities, objectives and results.
- Ensure all programme activities on the ground fulfil the requirements of the approved Save the Children Country strategic plan.
Operational
- Ensure all staff comply with Save the Children financial and logistics procedures.
- Ensure functional systems are in place for effective project planning, preparation, start-up and implementation.
- Prepare monthly projects updates and quarterly / annual reports including all project documentation and ensure timely submission to the Senior Management and donors through the head office.
- Incorporate child rights programming into all aspects of Save the Children's work in the operational areas where possible and with support from head office colleagues and ensure requirements of Save the Children Child Safeguarding Policy are fully complied with by all staff and partners in the Comic Relief programme.
3. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning / Research
- In collaboration with the MEAL team establish and ensure implementation of a strong MEAL system for the Comic Relief programme (MEAL plans, indicators, performance tracking tables, monitoring tools, benchmarks etc.)
- Include baseline studies, formative assessments, mid-term evaluations, final evaluations and other research studies as well as learning events as part of annual DIPs.
- In collaboration with MEAL unit, develop process, output and outcome level Quality Benchmarks and regularly review progress on indicators/achievement of targets (LFA).
- Discuss monitoring findings during program coordination/review meetings, review MEAL reports to highlight key project strengths and areas of improvement, and use learning from monitoring reports for project planning and implementation.
- Provide programmatic inputs for the development of the ToRs of evaluations/baseline studies which include background information and scope of work and proposed methodology in conjunction with TS and MEAL input.
- Review accountability to beneficiaries’ data and reports and provide technical support to implementation team using key learning from accountability system for program development, planning, improvement and implementation.
- Identify staff MEAL capacity needs and inform MEAL unit and set aside MEAL capacity building budget for programme staff.
4. Staff management and development
- Line management responsibilities for the Comic Relief programme staff.
- Ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate and ensure appropriate professional development opportunities are provided.
- Manage the performance of all supervisees through the effective use of the Performance Management System and ongoing mentoring/coaching.
- Lead, manage and motivate the relevant staff members, ensuring they have clear work plans and objectives and receive quarterly supervisions and reviews.
- Ensure all staff receive the relevant training and support required to enable them to undertake their responsibilities effectively in line with internal project management systems
5. Save the Children representation
- Regularly coordinate and collaborate with other SC sector teams to strengthen programming and impact for children.
- Engage the donor and Tanzania government officials at all required levels as required to ensure Save the Children is considered a preferred and active partner in Tanzania and in the Songwe Region specifically.
- Represent SCI in technical coordination meetings with Comic Relief and local and international partners, and any other relevant meeting when required.
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
Leading
Leading and Inspiring Others
Demonstrates leadership in all our work, role models our value, articulates a compelling vision to inspire others to achieve our goals for children.
Leading Edge
Creates and engages others in a shared vision and strategy that will deliver more for children.
Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
Inspires people to reach the highest standards of performance and a sense of pride in belonging to the organisation.
Thinking
Problem Solving And Decision Making
Takes effective, considered and timely decisions by gathering and evaluating relevant information from within or outside the organisation and making appropriate judgements.
Leading Edge
Identifies and addresses root causes of Long-term problems facing the organisation.
Brings in external perspective to ensure strategic decision making remains relevant and future focused.
Provides a strategic framework to support decision making across the organisation.
Explores and analyses external trends and their potential impact on strategic choices.
Takes calculated risks and has the courage to stand by decisions despite resistance.
Engaging
Networking
Builds and uses sustainable relationships and networks to support the work of Save The Children.
Leading Edge
Role models transparency and openness when engaging with others.
Drives external networks and partnerships in the sector and beyond.
Aligns and builds networks and alliances to reflect global shifts and opportunities.
Gathers intelligence from external networks to influence the medium and longer term impact of our work with children.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree in Education, Social Science, Policy or equivalent fields.
Minimum five years of relevant area work experience in leading design and implementation of development programmes (a background in education/early childhood development programming is desirable but not essential).
Experience of leading complex, innovative and adaptive programmes within a context of wider sector change.
Demonstrated experience in working effectively with CSOs, beneficiaries and stakeholders.
Experience in building relationships, fostering interagency coordination and experience of representing an organisation to external parties.
Strong demonstrable skills and experience in programme management, monitoring, evaluation, learning and accountability.
Substantial budget holding responsibilities – experience of managing an annual budget of approximately $500,000.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Proven leadership skills – previous experience of line managing staff.
High level report writing skills in English.
Location: Dar es Salaam with regular visits to Mbozi, Songwe, Tanzania
Contract - Full-Time
Closing date: Monday 12 June 2017
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
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DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
Deputy Director of Programme Implementation
Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Role Purpose:
The Deputy Director of Programme Implementation (DDPI) Jointly oversees all programme implementation and operational support to our programme activities. This is a senior level role contributing to the oversight of 4 existing field offices in Dodoma/Singida, Shinyanga, Songwe, our emergency response programme in Kigoma Region, as well as operations oversight and direction to the Zanzibar programme. There are also programmes based from, and in Dar es Salaam. The incumbent will directly support the programmes in Songwe, Shinyanga and two of the programmes based from Dar on Education and ARSHR, as well as the Partnerships Manager.
As a member of the ESMT the Deputy Director of Programme Implementation helps create a positive, inclusive, proactive and accountable working environment within the country office.
Contract Duration: 1 year
Location: Dar es Salaam with 25 -35% travel to field locations
Qualifications and Experience
A minimum of 5 years of senior management experience in a development (INGO/NGO/Donor) environment, including significant field operations experience running both emergency and development programmes
Masters degree in relevant field, or equivalent practical experience
Robust experience of NGO programme cycle management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure
A very good understanding of at least 3 of the sectoral programmes and a working knowledge of the programme priorities of the Country Office
Significant knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency management
Substantial experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control and securing and managing grants from major institutional donors
Solid project management skills related to organisational development projects and international, cross-functional teams with a proven history of delivering results
Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
An in-depth understanding of national and international development issues in particular in relation to children
Previous experience of managing and developing a team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills -fluency in written and spoken English
Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Childrens aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Disclaimer:
Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents
Location: Tanzania, Tanzania
Contract - Full-Time
Closing date: Sunday 18 June 2017
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
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Child Safeguarding:
Level 3: the role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in country programmes; or are visiting country programmes; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process of staff.
As a member of the ESMT the Deputy Director of Programme Implementation helps create a positive, inclusive, proactive and accountable working environment within the country office.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Save the Children has been operational in Tanzania since 1986 providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered in support of Government of Tanzania priorities and policies both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, nutrition, HIV/TB and emergency response. In 2012, as part of a global reorganization process, Save the Children combined programmes of SCUK, SCUS, SC Sweden to create a single operation in Tanzania. We currently have an operational presence in Lindi, Shinyanga, Zanzibar, Songwe, Kigoma and with Dodoma/Singida starting up, and we also work through partners in other parts of the country. We employ nearly 100 staff and have an annual operating budget of approximately $10 million.
Reports to: Director of Programme Implementation
Dimensions:
This is a challenging senior role in a changing operational context as the country programme continues to grow its overall portfolio, expands its geographic footprint, and seeks to strengthen operational reliability and effectiveness of its work, including through stronger partnerships with government and civil society actors. It requires a principled, dedicated, experienced and highly motivated individual who can help to drive forward our programme and our ambitions. The role will build on and embed an organizational culture utilizing a capacity building approach to strengthen established systems, policies and procedures, emphasizing an empowering strong project management, and ensuring staff understanding and compliance meets organizational quality standards.
Number of direct reports: Area Programme Managers Songwe, Shinyanga and two of the programmes based from Dar on Education and ARSHR, as well as the Partnerships Manager.
Key Working Relationships: Director of Programme Development and Quality, Director of Support Services, Senior HR/Admin Manager, Head of Awards.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
As a member of the Extended Senior Management Team, contribute to:
Demonstrating behaviours that are consistent with Save the Children’s Mission, Vision and Values and ensure their broader application by staff across the programmeme.
A conducive and productive work environment in a way that promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our teams to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our members and donors.
Design and implementation of a coherent organizational structure that is consistent with agency practices and appropriate to programme needs.
Establish, maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with: humanitarian and development donors, host government authorities, partner agencies, and other NGO actors as required.
Participating in any Donor visit to project(s) within the country office portfolio, as required.
Carrying out the responsibilities of the role in a way which reflects Save the Children’s commitment to safeguarding children, in accordance with our Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding Policy.
Ensuring the Tanzania Country Office complies with all Save the Children Quality Standards and Standard Operating Procedures.
Ensuring that all required support is provided promptly, at scale and in line with the established rules and principles including during emergencies.
Complying with and promote Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, fraud and anti-bribery, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
Oversight and Management of Programme Implementation areas:-
With the DPI, contribute to the overall coordination of programme operations and delegated responsibility for field delivery of high quality programming in line with the objectives of the country strategy.
In collaboration with the Director of Programme Development and Quality, develop and maintain Save the Children’s vision for programming, as well as effective and efficient allocation of Country Office resources to achieve strategic goals and commitments.
In close coordination with the Director of Programme Development and Quality and Head of Award Management, participate in proposal development processes and ensure that all programmes progress in accordance with grant agreements, are completed on time, on budget and all deliverables are of high quality.
Lead and support budget holders across all programmes in the development of their detailed implementation plans, procurement plans and phased budgets with appropriate and regular reviews at Regular Award Review meetings to ensure activities are implemented on time and spend is up to date as per plans.
Working with Director of Programme Development and Quality, participate in conceptualizing and designing cost effective, innovative and high quality programmes to serve difficult to reach children.
Effectively manage and support budget holders for individual projects and awards under line of responsibility.
Ensure programmes are implemented in ways responsive to the communities and children in line with Save the Children principles, values and strategic plan and following Save the Children compliance procedures. This includes working with government and national NGO partners to strengthen national capacity.
Support the preparation of timely and high quality progress reports, programme reports, and donor reports.
Oversee designated area and project offices and their operations.
Partnership Management
Support the Partnership Manager in various responsibilities as the focal person in the Tanzania country office for all our partnership work including:
Partner identification and selection including partner assessments and resulting capacity building plans.
Supporting the budget holder in all processes with the partners including periodic reviews, reports as per schedule, transfer requests and accounting for transfers and partner close out plans.
Support the development and implementation of an overall partner engagement plan for strategic planning.
Other
Logistics
Support the DPI to ensure that the CO logistics capacity and systems meet the SCI Quality Standards and are able to satisfy the programming requirements and that all policies are followed in the CO.
Ensure goods and services procured are cost effective and of standard quality.
Humanitarian
Support the strengthening of the Tanzania CO organisational readiness to respond to emergencies in all locations in line with global SCI humanitarian goal and benchmarks.
Support appropriate and timely responses at scale to all emergencies consistent with established benchmarks, plans and organizational policies, and in close cooperation with short term incoming surge teams
Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development
Ensure appropriate and accountable staffing within the programme implementation team, including area office staff.
Support in the management of the programme implementation team; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly.
Ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staff.
Incorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems into team building processes. Establish results based system and follow up.
Work with all direct reports and other colleagues to create a culture of mentorship, coaching and staff development to build national capacity and retention within the Programme Implementation Department.
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
A minimum of 5 years of senior management experience in a development (INGO/NGO/Donor) environment, including significant field operations experience running both emergency and development programmes
Master’s degree in relevant field, or equivalent practical experience
Robust experience of NGO programme cycle management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure
A very good understanding of at least 3 of the sectoral programmes and a working knowledge of the programme priorities of the Country Office
Significant knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency management
Substantial experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control and securing and managing grants from major institutional donors
Solid project management skills related to organisational development projects and international, cross-functional teams with a proven history of delivering results
Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
An in-depth understanding of national and international development issues in particular in relation to children
Previous experience of managing and developing a team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills -fluency in written and spoken English
Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
Location: Dar es salaam with 25 -35% travel to field locations, Tanzania
Contract - Full-Time
Closing date: Sunday 18 June 2017
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
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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 MEAL Coordinator, the MEAL Officer will support Project Officers , partner staffs and Community Facilitators in data consolidation and management and quality management; undertake MEAL related activities and implements an appropriate monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning
Systems 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 and trend analysis of field-based programs to monitor program activity.
- In collaboration with project officers will manage and administer all prgramme’s
related baseline survey starting from data collection, compiling of data and write reports accordingly
- 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 Programme Coordinator and MEAL 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
- Organize and facilitate 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. This may include management of an Accountability Assistant, 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.
- Supports the implementation of a data management system to inform planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Every One campaign.
- Undertake regular visits to field locations to support monitoring and evaluation processes and 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,
- Supervises field level programme staff and ensures that their capacities are built and they are
supported to deliver on their day to day work by constant communication and field level joint work,
- 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 development contexts, preferably with solid experience in more than one of the Save the Children priority sectors: education, protection, rights governance, HIV/AIDS, Health and Nutrition.
- Experience in setting up and/or managing M&E systems, preferably in NGO setting
- 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 Amharic & 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: Monday 12 June 2017
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
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COMIC RELIEF PROGRAMME MANAGER
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:
The Comic Relief Programme Manager will provide strategic leadership and is accountable for providing management and oversight of the implementation of the Comic Relief programme and to represent and advocate for Save the Children’s work and organizational priorities with a wide range of external parties including government representatives, communities, donors, UN and other agencies operating in Songwe and at Dar es Salaam level.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Save the Children has been operational in Tanzania since 1986 providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered in support of Government of Tanzania priorities and policies both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, nutrition, HIV/TB and emergency response. In 2012, as part of a global reorganization process, Save the Children combined programmes of SCUK, SCUS, SC Sweden to create a single operation in Tanzania. We currently have an operational presence in Lindi, Shinyanga, Zanzibar, Songwe and Kigoma as well as Dar es Salaam and we also work through partners in other parts of the country. We employ nearly 100 staff and have an annual operating budget of approximately $10 million.
Reports to: Director Programme Implementation
Dimensions: Maintains strong linkages with the Technical Specialists for Education, Child Protection and Health and Nutrition and the Meal Specialist amongst others in the Programme Development and Quality team
Staff directly reporting to this post: Programme Coordinator Mbozi, MEAL Coordinator
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:
The programme is researching the impact that a series of low cost interventions to support children from conception to the end of Standard 2 will have on their learning outcomes. This includes:
- The impact of parenting support on children’s development and school readiness at each of four key measurement points: age three and on to entry to pre-primary (in Phase 1) and on to entry to primary school and at the end of Standard 2 (Phase 2).
- The impact of school and teacher focused interventions on children’s learning at 2 key measurement points: end of pre-primary and end of Standard 2.
- In addition there will be community based interventions promoting improved nutrition and child health and cognitive development of the child.
- Systems level interventions that include changing the discourse around caregivers’ roles and creating enabling environments for children’s development and reduction of violence in homes, communities and schools.
- Engaging Local Government Authorities in programme design and oversight and using research and learning to influence decision making and planning.
The two outcomes from the programme are:
- Children have improved learning outcomes in literacy and numeracy at end of Standard 2.
- Government and development partners support effective allocation of resources, and adopt strategies in early childhood and basic education that improve the learning outcomes of all children.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
1. Programme leadership
- Providing strategic vision, direction and leadership of the programme.
- Lead strategic, financial, and operational planning, including the annual work planning process ensuring programme is adaptive to experience, learning and evidence.
- Building, leading and enabling a high performing team (including capacity building activities, training, peer learning.)
- Make effective and timely strategic decisions about the design and direction of the programme.
- Creating effective partnerships for implementation and advocacy / influence.
- Support advocacy and engagement with development partners and relationships with government at a policy level.
2. Programme management responsibilities
- Provide management oversight of the implementation of the Comic Relief programme both in Dar es Salaam and Mbozi.
- Liaise closely with the Education, CP and Health and Nutrition Specialists for technical guidance to the programme.
- Develop detailed implementation plans, procurement plans and phased financial forecasts in collaboration with the programme staff and partners.
- Ensure that all planned activities and related expenditures for the Comic Relief programme are on track with recorded DIP in strict compliance with the agreed budget lines and Save the Children’s financial regulations and reviewed on a monthly basis during Award Review Meetings. Adjust plans accordingly.
- Oversee and ensure the quality of partner identification and support implementation. Ensure a capacity assessment and development plan is in place, regularly reviewed and followed-through.
- Regularly travel to the Mbozi field site locations to lead the start-up, manage implementation, and in coordination with MEAL staff oversee the monitoring of project activities.
- Oversee and/or develop technical materials in collaboration with Technical Specialists within country and from member to further project activities, objectives and results.
- Ensure all programme activities on the ground fulfil the requirements of the approved Save the Children Country strategic plan.
Operational
- Ensure all staff comply with Save the Children financial and logistics procedures.
- Ensure functional systems are in place for effective project planning, preparation, start-up and implementation.
- Prepare monthly projects updates and quarterly / annual reports including all project documentation and ensure timely submission to the Senior Management and donors through the head office.
- Incorporate child rights programming into all aspects of Save the Children's work in the operational areas where possible and with support from head office colleagues and ensure requirements of Save the Children Child Safeguarding Policy are fully complied with by all staff and partners in the Comic Relief programme.
3. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning / Research
- In collaboration with the MEAL team establish and ensure implementation of a strong MEAL system for the Comic Relief programme (MEAL plans, indicators, performance tracking tables, monitoring tools, benchmarks etc.)
- Include baseline studies, formative assessments, mid-term evaluations, final evaluations and other research studies as well as learning events as part of annual DIPs.
- In collaboration with MEAL unit, develop process, output and outcome level Quality Benchmarks and regularly review progress on indicators/achievement of targets (LFA).
- Discuss monitoring findings during program coordination/review meetings, review MEAL reports to highlight key project strengths and areas of improvement, and use learning from monitoring reports for project planning and implementation.
- Provide programmatic inputs for the development of the ToRs of evaluations/baseline studies which include background information and scope of work and proposed methodology in conjunction with TS and MEAL input.
- Review accountability to beneficiaries’ data and reports and provide technical support to implementation team using key learning from accountability system for program development, planning, improvement and implementation.
- Identify staff MEAL capacity needs and inform MEAL unit and set aside MEAL capacity building budget for programme staff.
4. Staff management and development
- Line management responsibilities for the Comic Relief programme staff.
- Ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate and ensure appropriate professional development opportunities are provided.
- Manage the performance of all supervisees through the effective use of the Performance Management System and ongoing mentoring/coaching.
- Lead, manage and motivate the relevant staff members, ensuring they have clear work plans and objectives and receive quarterly supervisions and reviews.
- Ensure all staff receive the relevant training and support required to enable them to undertake their responsibilities effectively in line with internal project management systems
5. Save the Children representation
- Regularly coordinate and collaborate with other SC sector teams to strengthen programming and impact for children.
- Engage the donor and Tanzania government officials at all required levels as required to ensure Save the Children is considered a preferred and active partner in Tanzania and in the Songwe Region specifically.
- Represent SCI in technical coordination meetings with Comic Relief and local and international partners, and any other relevant meeting when required.
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
Leading
Leading and Inspiring Others
Demonstrates leadership in all our work, role models our value, articulates a compelling vision to inspire others to achieve our goals for children.
Leading Edge
Creates and engages others in a shared vision and strategy that will deliver more for children.
Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
Inspires people to reach the highest standards of performance and a sense of pride in belonging to the organisation.
Thinking
Problem Solving And Decision Making
Takes effective, considered and timely decisions by gathering and evaluating relevant information from within or outside the organisation and making appropriate judgements.
Leading Edge
Identifies and addresses root causes of Long-term problems facing the organisation.
Brings in external perspective to ensure strategic decision making remains relevant and future focused.
Provides a strategic framework to support decision making across the organisation.
Explores and analyses external trends and their potential impact on strategic choices.
Takes calculated risks and has the courage to stand by decisions despite resistance.
Engaging
Networking
Builds and uses sustainable relationships and networks to support the work of Save The Children.
Leading Edge
Role models transparency and openness when engaging with others.
Drives external networks and partnerships in the sector and beyond.
Aligns and builds networks and alliances to reflect global shifts and opportunities.
Gathers intelligence from external networks to influence the medium and longer term impact of our work with children.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree in Education, Social Science, Policy or equivalent fields.
Minimum five years of relevant area work experience in leading design and implementation of development programmes (a background in education/early childhood development programming is desirable but not essential).
Experience of leading complex, innovative and adaptive programmes within a context of wider sector change.
Demonstrated experience in working effectively with CSOs, beneficiaries and stakeholders.
Experience in building relationships, fostering interagency coordination and experience of representing an organisation to external parties.
Strong demonstrable skills and experience in programme management, monitoring, evaluation, learning and accountability.
Substantial budget holding responsibilities – experience of managing an annual budget of approximately $500,000.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Proven leadership skills – previous experience of line managing staff.
High level report writing skills in English.
Location: Dar es Salaam with regular visits to Mbozi, Songwe, Tanzania
Contract - Full-Time
Closing date: Monday 12 June 2017
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
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DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
Deputy Director of Programme Implementation
Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Role Purpose:
The Deputy Director of Programme Implementation (DDPI) Jointly oversees all programme implementation and operational support to our programme activities. This is a senior level role contributing to the oversight of 4 existing field offices in Dodoma/Singida, Shinyanga, Songwe, our emergency response programme in Kigoma Region, as well as operations oversight and direction to the Zanzibar programme. There are also programmes based from, and in Dar es Salaam. The incumbent will directly support the programmes in Songwe, Shinyanga and two of the programmes based from Dar on Education and ARSHR, as well as the Partnerships Manager.
As a member of the ESMT the Deputy Director of Programme Implementation helps create a positive, inclusive, proactive and accountable working environment within the country office.
Contract Duration: 1 year
Location: Dar es Salaam with 25 -35% travel to field locations
Qualifications and Experience
A minimum of 5 years of senior management experience in a development (INGO/NGO/Donor) environment, including significant field operations experience running both emergency and development programmes
Masters degree in relevant field, or equivalent practical experience
Robust experience of NGO programme cycle management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure
A very good understanding of at least 3 of the sectoral programmes and a working knowledge of the programme priorities of the Country Office
Significant knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency management
Substantial experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control and securing and managing grants from major institutional donors
Solid project management skills related to organisational development projects and international, cross-functional teams with a proven history of delivering results
Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
An in-depth understanding of national and international development issues in particular in relation to children
Previous experience of managing and developing a team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills -fluency in written and spoken English
Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Childrens aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Disclaimer:
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Location: Tanzania, Tanzania
Contract - Full-Time
Closing date: Sunday 18 June 2017
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
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