Chief of Party
Location
Kinondoni, Mikocheni Dar Es Salaam
Description
ROLE PURPOSE:
Save the Children is seeking a senior level Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated USAID-funded Multi-sector Nutrition Activity in Tanzania. The COP will be responsible for the overall project management, supervision, administration, and implementation of the program focused on improving the nutritional status of children and pregnant and lactating women in Tanzania.
S/he will provide strategic and operational leadership to implement a solid approach to achieving measurable results by strengthening the institutional capacity of government and local NGOs working at the national level to develop, implement, and sustain a national multi-sectoral nutrition program. S/he will also work closely to support the government of Tanzania and local NGOs working at the district, ward, facility, and community levels to improve nutrition-related behaviors within households by promoting evidence-based nutrition specific and nutrition sensitive interventions.
The COP will also work very closely to oversee and document innovative strategies for multi sectoral nutrition focused development that will enable a “learning by doing” approach where lessons learned will feed into new and ongoing programs supported by the government, USAID and/or other development partners.
How to apply for the position
Please read the full details of the position at our website and apply as instructed. Only submit cover letter and recent Curriculum Vitae in a single file.
Do not attach any certificate at this stage, applications with certificates attachment shall not be considered.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for Interview.
Application closing Date: 11th March 2018
“Save the Children is committed to ensuring that all our personnel and programmes are absolutely safe for children. We undertake rigorous procedures during the recruitment process including background checks to ensure that only people suitable to work with children are allowed to join our organisation and all candidates will therefore be subject to this scrutiny.”
“These positions are contingent upon donor approval and funding”
CLICK HERE TO APPLY