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VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE ANTICIPATED PROJECT
The
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) is a faith-based
organization registered in 19th June 1963 with Headquarter offices at
Arusha. Mission of the ELCT is to provide holistic care to all people.
ELCT is headed by the Presiding Bishop who is elected among the serving
Diocesan Bishops. The management and leadership oversight is provided by
the ELCT Secretary General assisted by four Deputy Secretary Generals
(DSG) – including the DSG for Mission and Evangelism, DSG for Social
services, Women and children services, DSG for Planning and Development
and DSG for Finance and Administration. ELCT has applied for a USAID
funding to implement an OVC support Project – an opportunity proposed
to take place in six regions of Tanzania – including Morogoro, Dodoma,
Singida, Arusha, Kilimanjaro and Tanga.
ELCT is therefore, seeking
for qualified and competent applicants for various positions for this
Anticipated Donor Funded Project to be implemented in NorthEastern
zone of Tanzania. Positions in this proposed Projecct covers Senior,
middle and lower management including technical personnel for the
proposed technical areas in the project. The project’s intervention will
be aiming at facilitating delivery of comprehensive services that aim
to keep all OVC sub-population and adolescent healthy, safe, schooled
and stable.
NB:
These positions advertised and eventual recruitment process is subject to approval of funding by prospective donor.
VACANCY: SENIOR LIVELIHOOD & ECONOMIC STRENGTHENING OFFICER (1 POSITION)
Reporting to: Technical Manager services delivery
Location: Arusha Head office Overall duties:
Incumbent
will be responsible for the technical and managerial aspects of project
implementation to improve well-being outcomes for children. She/he
reports directly to the technical manager services delivery and ensuring
the project meets stated goals, expected results and reporting
requirements. She/he will take a technical leadership role designing and
promoting use of evidence-based activities to diversify and stimulate
growth in household income and integrate economic activities with
complementary interventions across the project
- Provides
technical and management leadership including designing and implementing
technical strategies, programs or tools in specific technical areas
related to household and AGYW economic strengthening. - Demonstrate
technical leadership and coordination to project staff and CSOs,
setting forth a vision and plans for achieving project goals through
collaboration with national and local governments and NGOs, civil
society and other partners. - Mentor economic
strengthening/livelihoods staff of CSOs, conduct trainings, lead
workshops, and facilitate group interaction as part of project execution
toward specific outputs and objectives. - Travel to project areas periodically to monitor program activities and provide support to field staff.
- Manage
project activities and set high quality performance targets ensuring
adherence to technical standards, best practices and donor guidelines. - Provides
technical advice based upon expertise and knowledge of evidence- based
methods and strategies, current practice and established operational and
standards to ensure quality and rigorous design. - Builds demonstrated capacity of local implementing partners to implement high quality programs with results.
- Shares new knowledge/evidence and best practices through collaboration with staff members, CSOs, and other partners
- Develops tools for the design and implementation of specific technical component
Required qualification:
- Degree
in development studies, agricultural economics, economics, business
administration, international relations or a closely related field, or
equivalent work experience. Masters will be added advantage - Minimum of 5 years of experience in economic strengthening/livelihoods, in large projects
- 5 years prior USAID experience preferred.
- 5 years OVC work experience preferred.
- Practical experience in training design and implementation.
- Ability to manage projects, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities.
DESIRABLE QUALITIES FOR ALL APPLICANTS
ELCT
is seeking for experienced, self-motivated, highly competent
individuals with exemplary ethical conduct to join the Anticipated OVC
Next Generation program
- Dependable: Applicant must be
dependable and can be relied on to uphold his/her responsibilities
without having to be micromanaged - Good Communicator: Must have
superior communications skills. Need to understand the message and
deliver it clearly to the target audience - Productive: The project demands productivity from its participants,
- Qualification: All applicants must meet the minimum requirements stipulated in each position
Mode of Application:
Email
your application letter and resume with names of current three
references and their contact information before the Application
Deadline.
Applications should be sent by email only to the addresses below and should note the position title in the Subject Line:
The
3 Referees: These must include your current employer (if employed),
your peer or immediate supervisor, and A same rank colleague or
subordinate who can make a honest recommendation or reference for you.
All application should be sent to:
Secretary General
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania
P.O. Box 3033
Arusha, Tanzania.
Email: [email protected]
Deadline for submitting the application is on 28 January 2022 at 4pm.
Due to large volume of application expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for discussion and interviews.
ELCT is an equal opportunity employer
