Organizational Development Innovator Job Offer at YCI in Mwanza, Tanzania

Wednesday 26 November 2014

Job Title:    Organizational Development Innovator
Job Location: Mwanza
Employer:    Youth Challenge International (YCI)
Contract Type:Full Time

Job Overview:
Youth Challenge International (YCI) is recruiting an Innovator between the ages of 21 and 35 with relevant skills, experiences and backgrounds for a 6- to 8-week youth development project in Tanzania in the winter of 2014-2015 (dates flexible).
Deadline: On a rolling basis

This exciting opportunity will include a pre-project distance-learning program, followed by an intensive seven-week placement in Tanzania. While in Tanzania, you will work with YCI’s partner organization, the Mwanza Youth and Children Network (MYCN) in the region of Mwanza to further the reach and relevance of their youth development programs.

Job Duties:
Key Project Activities:
Building the capacity of MYCN staff in the areas of strategic planning and communications.
Specifically, the Innovator will support the MYCN team with the following activities:
• Development of a communication policy, framework, and approach for outreach
• Development of organization strategic plan, including a strategy for increasing networks and partnerships

Job Requirements:
• Background in business, organizational development, strategic development, non-profit management, communications, marketing
• Experience in facilitation and/or community mobilization
• Proven effectiveness in cross-cultural settings
• Prior overseas experience an asset
Fundraising Goal: YCI volunteers are required to fundraise and/or contribute a minimum of $600 for these projects to contribute towards YCI’s global youth development programs.

What’s Covered:
• Preparatory support and pre-project distance learning
• In-country orientation
• Modest homestay accommodation and food
• In-country work-related travel
• Comprehensive emergency travel medical insurance

What’s Not Covered:
• Airfare
• Personal expenses
• Visa fees
• Participants will be expected to obtain the required vaccinations and take anti-malarials at their own expense
Deadline Date: 09/12/2014

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NOTE: In the section “Please share with us your reason for selecting these particular countries, project lengths, range of months and sector focus,” specify that you are applying for the“Tanzania Strategic Planning and Communications – 2014”. Please highlight your skills and experience that make you a suitable candidate for this volunteer opportunity.

Application Deadline: YCI accepts applications on a rolling basis.
About YCI: Youth Challenge International is a leading global youth development organization that promotes youth innovation to drive positive change. Building on 25 years of experience, YCI’s programs are designed to meet the needs of youth affected by poverty through four integrated sectors: livelihoods, health, leadership and the environment. We engage youth in creating solutions to the challenges they face. YCI incorporates youth development, volunteerism, partnership and equity into all that we do.

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Director , Finance Job Opportunity at Family Health Initiative

Job Title: Director, Finance

Job ID: 14805

Job Location: Dar es Salaam-Tanzania

Employer: Family Health Initiative (FHI360)

Contract Type:Full Time

About FHI 360:

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Director of Finance 

Job Duties:

Oversees, manages, prepares, administers and directs the control of the budget;

• Reviews and approves recommendations for financial planning and control, providing relevant fiscal information to executive management team. Develops and manages internal financial audits;
• Develops formal reporting system to communicate results of audit activities to management and regulatory compliance agencies;
• Provides leadership and technical guidance for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) legislation;
• Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function;
• Leads corporate or program the finance/accounting function to achieve organizational strategic and operational goals;
• Provides oversight with strategic direction, processes improvement plans, financial reporting, budgetary planning and procedures, audit reviews and financial controls;
• Approves credit and billing terms for contracts and manages financial systems used for reporting revenue and taxes in compliance with regulatory requirements;
• Identifies and provides solutions to executive level management on financial matters to make better business decisions;
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency with government regulations; 
• Guides managers and staff to achieve strategic and operational goals for the department and organization; 
• •Approves procurement requests and manages financial tools used for reporting program expenditures in compliance with regulatory requirements;
• Develops and manages internal financial reviews with country offices and implements corrective action plans; 
• Develops tailored training plans applicable to the needs of the organization and communicate results of internal review activities to management and regulatory compliance agencies.
  

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent - Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Related Field;
• Typically requires 10+ years of finance management experience;
• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff;
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English;
• Prior work in a non-governmental organization (NGO);
• Work experience in Tanzania preferred;
• Current work authorization in Tanzania preferred;
• CPA Certification preferred.
  

We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. 

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Jobs in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Director, Technical

Job Title: Director, Technical

Job ID: 14806

Job Location: Dar es Salaam-Tanzania

Employer: Family Health Initiative (FHI360)

Contract Type:Full Time

About FHI 360:

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Technical Director 

Job Overview:

The Technical Director is primarily responsible for overall technical leadership on the design and implementation of the CP2 program and activities and oversees program planning, monitoring, and reporting. This position will be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.  Availability of this position is contingent upon successful award of the project to FHI 360 and selected candidate is subject to USAID approval.

Job Duties:

Works directly under the Chief of Party (COP) and shares responsibilities for maintaining working relationships with USAID, assuming leadership of the project in the COP’s absence;

• Provides overall technical leadership on the design and implementation of the integrated service package for key and vulnerable populations using a combination prevention approach;
• Coordinates all technical activities for implementing partners to achieve program objectives;
• Oversees program planning, monitoring, and reporting;
• Serves as the principal liaison for all CP2 program areas for partners, USAID, Government of Tanzania (GoT) and all stakeholders;
• Communicates a common vision among diverse partners (i.e. GoT, USAID, CSOs, private sector) and coordinates multi-disciplinary technical assistance teams with the Government;
• Ensures effective integration and coordination of program implementation among partner organizations through effective leadership;
• Maintains a strong and wide network with key partners and stakeholders, and ensure that the project is represented on appropriate technical, steering, and advisory groups.
  

Job Minimum Requirements:

Master’s degree in public health, social/behavioural sciences or related field;

• Minimum of eight years of experience in developing countries managing large-scale health or HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and support activities for key and vulnerable populations;
• At least five years in a technical leadership/oversight role for a project of similar size and complexity, including experience with direct supervision of professional staff;
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal skills, including proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners and lead a multi-disciplinary team;
• Five years field experience as a senior management experience in health communication program of equivalent size and scope, preferably in Tanzania or East Africa;
• At least 10 years of progressively increasing responsibility working in public health in the fields of HIV prevention services for key population and other vulnerable population, community development, health communication, promotion and/or education;
• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain professional relationships and to work collaboratively with host country government counterparts and civil society organizations;
• Prior experience building the technical capacity of local organizations for health-focused social mobilization, knowledge of capacity development and system strengthening methods required to accomplish the program description for comprehensive community HIV prevention for key and vulnerable population;
• Management of a USG cooperative agreement or contract, of which at least five years shall have been in senior program management, including professional and support staff supervision .
  

We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. 

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FHI 360 Jobs in Tanzania; Director, Monitoring, Evaluation & Research

Job Title: Director, Monitoring, Evaluation & Research

Job ID: 14825

Job Location: Dar es Salaam-Tanzania

Employer: Family Health Initiative (FHI360)

Contract Type:Full Time

About FHI 360:

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Research 

Job Overview:

The Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Research will lead the research, learning and adaptation component of the project, testing and evaluating local solutions to health and social welfare systems bottlenecks and community barriers impeding the provision of quality services to key and vulnerable populations.

This position will be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.  Availability of this position is contingent upon successful award of the project to FHI 360 and selected candidate is subject to USAID approval.

Job Duties:

• Lead the monitoring, evaluation and research component for the CP2 program, designing and implementing mechanisms for continuous learning, collaboration and adaptation;

• Lead efforts to identify key research questions and develop research studies related to addressing health outcome barriers for target populations at the community, regional and national levels, spanning a range of issues such as health financing, quality service provision, demand generation, and policy harmonization;
• Take final accountability for baseline size estimation, mapping and formative research activities; sampling and analysis of service statistics to measure saturation; evaluation of novel pilot interventions for key and vulnerable populations, including girls ages 15-24; and implementation science to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of program interventions;
• Lead development and testing of the integrated core and expanded service package of health and social services tailored to the needs and contexts of KVP and contribute to the identification of successful models for scale-up to achieve saturation;
• Oversee the dissemination of information on successful and promising approaches, lessons learned and other program results to local, regional and national levels, intergovernmental bodies, donors, partners and other stakeholders; promote forums that facilitate collaboration, learning and action as a result of this information;
• Lead learning and adaptation including dissemination of program results through various forums and publications; deliver presentations at professional meetings and conferences;
• Oversee the program monitoring and evaluation component, including data collection, data quality assurance, analysis and reporting;
• Ensure that data from CP2 link with national and regional health management information systems and promote data use among stakeholders for learning, programming and policy development;
• Build capacity of CP2 staff, government and other stakeholder counterparts and implementing partner staff in program monitoring and evaluation, data collection and management, and research and learning methods;
• Ensure all research and evaluation conducted under the project include a gender focus that promotes gender equitable programming;
• Contribute to reports and papers summarizing project results and evidence;
• Ensure research implementation adheres to company policies and standard operating procedures and remains technically and ethically sound;
• Provide leadership and team building at the task level;
• Monitor and maintains relevant protocols, instruments, data sets, manuals, training materials and reports;
• Respond to requests and inquiries from internal and external staff.
  

Job Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s Degree or higher in Public Health, Social Sciences, or other relevant discipline;

• Minimum eight years working on monitoring, evaluation and research in the health communication field, managing data intensive programs and designing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) methodologies and tools, with progressively increasing responsibility;
• Demonstrated expertise in the design and implementation of rigorous quantitative and qualitative research studies, rapid appraisals, etc., and methods for data analysis;
• Hands-on practical experience setting up and managing M&E systems for health programs in developing countries, and the ability to coach and train others in their use;
• Proficiency managing complex sets of quantitative data, including data collection, conducting data quality checks, and analyzing data;
• Expertise with data analysis software for quantitative and qualitative data analysis e.g., Epi Info, Stata, SPSS, NVivo, or similar databases;
• Knowledge of M&E issues and indicator development for system strengthening/capacity building;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across a broad range of stakeholders including government representatives, for-profit private sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders;
• Strong interpersonal, communication, problem solving and team-work skills with excellent ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing; superior presentation skills, both written and oral; Samples of writing will be required;
• Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in Tanzania;
• Demonstrated capacity to coordinate and implement evaluations, including experience developing terms of reference, recruiting, training and managing a diverse team;
• Familiarity with PEPFAR indicators and reporting results to USAID;
• Experience in knowledge management and dissemination of research findings;
• Proficiency in SPSS, Excel, Word and other MS Office software;
• Work experience in Tanzania preferred;
• Current work authorization in Tanzania preferred.
  

Deadline Date: 02/12/2014 (YCI accepts applications on a rolling basis.)

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Gender Innovator Job Vacancy at Youth Challenge International, Tanzania

Job Title: Gender Innovator

Job Location: Zanzibar

Employer: Youth Challenge International (YCI)

Contract Type:Full Time

About YCI:

Youth Challenge International is a leading global youth development organization that promotes youth innovation to drive positive change. Building on 25 years of experience, YCI’s programs are designed to meet the needs of youth affected by poverty through four integrated sectors: livelihoods, health, leadership and the environment. We engage youth in creating solutions to the challenges they face. YCI incorporates youth development, volunteerism, partnership and equity into all that we do.

Job Overview:

Youth Challenge International (YCI) is recruiting an Innovator between the ages of 18 and 35 for a six-week focused project in Zanzibar, Tanzania starting September 2014 (dates flexible).

This exciting opportunity will include a pre-project distance-learning program, followed by an intensive six-week placement in Tanzania. While in Tanzania, you will work with YCI’s partner organization Zanzibar NGO Clusters (ZANGOC), to further the reach and relevance of the Gender Equity programs.

Job Duties:

• Conduct workshops based on dissemination of ZANGOC gender policy program among member organizations.
• Support ZANGOC GET team working on issues of gender equality and prevention of gender based violence.
• Design a Radio and TV program on the issues of gender equality.
• Organize forums based on Gender Policy for both public and private officials so as to raise awareness of gender-related issues in Zanzibar.

Job Minimum Requirements:

• Background knowledge of gender equality, women empowerment or the humanities
• Proven experience in facilitation and gender mainstreaming
• Public speaking or facilitation skills
• Proven experience in designing, planning, and implementing project activities that support gender equality and promote equal participation of women and men in public affairs
• Demonstrated experience in project management; good understanding of the local environment in which gender related activities are practiced
• Skilled and experience in producing and airing radio and television programming

Fundraising Goal: YCI volunteers are required to fundraise and/or contribute a minimum of $600 for these projects to contribute towards YCI’s global youth development programs.

What’s Covered:• Preparatory support and pre-project distance learning
• In-country orientation
• Modest homestay accommodation and food
• In-country work-related travel
• Comprehensive emergency travel medical insurance

What’s Not Covered:
• Airfare
• Personal expenses
• Visa fees

• Participants will be expected to obtain the required vaccinations and take anti-malarials at their own expense

Deadline Date: 02/12/2014 (YCI accepts applications on a rolling basis.)

Apply Now

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Jobs at FHI360 in Tanzania; Site Coordinator-LIFT II Project - Iringa

Job Title: Site Coordinator-LIFT II Project - Iringa

Job Location: Dar Es Salaam Tanzania

Employer: Family Health International (FHI360)

Contract Type:Full Time

Job Overview:

The position will be responsible for overall project implementation in Iringa town and other sites in region. Also will oversee and develop referral systems within each community.

Job Duties:

• Supporting project development and design of referral systems at in Iringa town and nearby communities. Project activities include the implementation of a referral system that links hospital clients with existing community services.
• Being responsible for monitoring and arranging support to promote technical quality of the program.
• Leading monthly monitoring meetings with local implementing partners to ensure timely and effective program implementation.
• Conducting regular meetings with stakeholders and target groups and representing the organization in relevant meetings and other forums at the site(s).
• Working closely with local government agencies (hospitals, governmental coordinating bodies) and implementing agencies (NGOs, CBOs, FBOs, business leaders) and public and private health facilities, at the respective site to ensure timely implementation of and participation in project activities.
• Routinely collecting and analyzing information on project implementation and compile and submit monthly and quarterly narrative and program monitoring data reports on time.
• Articulating progress and challenges to Country Coordinator and other project team leaders.
• Conducting ongoing monitoring and evaluation of project activities at the site emphasizing quality programming.
• Developing and/or strengthening strategic partnership forums and alliances for an expanded response to HIV and AIDS at the site level.

Job Minimum Requirements:

• Experience working in a moderately supervised role as part of a larger team.
• Mastery in the following computer programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Fluent in Swahili and ability to communicate at a basic level in English.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in social sciences or public health.
• At least three years’ experience in HIV and AIDS programming.
• Experience reporting program progress using basic statistics (mean, frequency, range, etc.).
• Experience working with local government authorities.
• Possess a driving license and be able to drive motorbike.
• Knowledge of existing medical infrastructure referral system and ability to travel to nearby communities outside of Iringa Town via motorbike

Deadline Date: 30/11/2014

How to Apply:

Please forward your applications, CV/Resume to:
Human Resources Department, FHI 360,
P.O Box 78082 Dar es Salaam

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