Catholic Relief Services,Project Director – Soya ni Pesa, Tanzania

Job Title: Project
Director, Soya Ni Pesa
Dept/Location: EARO/ Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Band: D
FSLA: Exempt
Reports To: Head of Programs, Tanzania
Length of Assignment: 18-24 mon
ths with possibility of extension
Background:
CRS seeks a qualified candidate for Project Director (PD) to provide overall
direction and leadership to the USDA/Food for Progress funded Soya Ni Pesa
program in Tanzania. This 5-year year program is working to increase incomes
for smallholder farmers and build strong foundations for economic growth by
promoting the cultivation and marketing of soybeans in the Southern Highlands
and SAGCOT region to potential buyers in the poultry sector. The PD will be
responsible for the achievement of strategic objectives, intermediate results,
and performance expectations through adherence to high standards of programmatic
and management quality.
The program, with a value of over $11 million, increases livelihood
opportunities by strengthening soybean cultivation and market access for
smallholder farmers; builds resilience and market readiness among the farmers
through the promotion of the Five Basic Skills Set; and strengthens rural
enterprises through collective bargaining and better access to market
information and business skill enhancement.

Major
Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership, Quality Assurance, Supervision, Mentoring/Training,
Administration, Finance, Monitoring/Evaluation, Report Writing, Program Growth.
Specific Job Responsibilities (not exhaustive of the skills, effort, duties,
and responsibilities associated with the position) include:
Program Quality:

1. With key
   CRS program staff and other stakeholders, ensure program’s strategic
   objectives and results are fully accomplished and meet expected technical
   quality standards.
2. Ensure
   that vision and plans for the program are innovative and are in line with
   CRS agency and country program strategies.
3. Oversee
   periodic technical reviews, ensuring best practices are followed and
   managing changes in program direction and focus.
4. In
   collaboration with program staff, provide guidance and technical oversight
   to ensure that lessons are documented and disseminated.
5. Ensure
   effective engagement with all stakeholders including private sector
   entities (buyers, processors, storage and transportation enterprises,
   credit providers, business services, etc.) and facilitate high-level relationships
   
6. Oversee
   program’s monitoring and evaluation system, using data analysis as the
   basis for measuring performance. Ensure that M&E learning is
   incorporated into evolving program plans.
7. Ensure
   integration of program interventions with other CRS programs (notably
   Farmer-to-Farmer); coordinate with other ongoing (non-CRS) projects to
   ensure consistency and avoid duplication.
8. With
   program staff, ensure the delivery of quality training, technical
   assistance, and administrative and financial support to all partner
   agencies and government, including the selection and coordination of
   sub-grantees and consultants.
   Management and Administration:
9. Manage
   program budgets, including tracking of financial and material resources.
10. Ensure
    accurate and timely reporting of program finances and progress status,
    review actual financial performance against the budget, and explain
    variances on a regular basis.
11. Ensure
    staff compliance with all CRS administrative and operational procedures
    and policies, as well as applicable donor regulations.
12. Approve
    program expenditures, budget adjustments, and cost modification requests
    to donors.
    Representation and Advocacy:
13. Provide
    leadership and oversight of project, ensuring staff and partners adhere to
    scopes of work and sub-award terms, and that all implementing partners
    work cooperatively and productively to achieve project objectives.
14. Act as
    primary project contact to donor, taking responsibility for addressing all
    program matters, collaborating with the Head of Programs and the CRS
    Country Representative on overall donor relationships.
15. Strengthen
    linkages with existing and potential partner agencies, in collaboration
    with CRS Country Representative and Head of Programs.
16. In
    collaboration with CRS Country Representative and Heads of Programs,
    manage relationships with the Government of Tanzania, especially the
    Ministry of Agriculture.
17. Oversee
    program communication strategies, in collaboration with CRS Country
    Representative and Head of Programs, including compliance with donor’s
    branding and marketing requirements as well as CRS’ marketing and
    communication procedures.
    Human Resource Management:
18. Lead,
    manage, and supervise a team of CRS and partner staff to meet program
    objectives.
19. Conduct
    periodic reviews of staff performance in keeping with CRS’ performance
    management system and mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation,
    commitment, capacity, and teamwork.
20. Manage
    recruitment portfolio for the program, in collaboration with Tanzania
    country program management, to ensure optimum service delivery through
    recruitment of competent and qualified staff.
    Program Growth
21. Seek
    opportunities to leverage and expand project interventions to increase
    production and trade in soybean.

Agency-wide
Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each
staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired
results.
• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning
Supervisory Responsibilities: CRS Soya Ni Pesa staff members (approximately 4
managers)
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Tanzania Country Representative, Head of Programs, Finance Manager;
Management Quality Coordinator, EARO Program Quality and Management Quality
staff; Africa and Headquarters Technical Advisors.
External: Partner agencies, USG representatives, Tanzania government
representatives and agencies (national and regional levels); private sector
stakeholders; UN and international community representatives, and other
stakeholders.
Qualifications and Skills:

1. MS or
   MA with a focus on Agribusiness and value chains or other related fields.
2. Minimum
   5 years of progressively increasing management responsibility in
   developing countries; 10 years preferred.
3. Prior
   management of significant USAID or USDA funding required.
4. Experience
   working in Africa required. Experience working in Tanzania preferred.
5. Proven
   leadership and inter-personal skills and ability to build and motivate
   diverse and talented teams.
6. Proven
   experience in managing complex partnership relationships in a
   participatory way.
7. Public
   relations skills required.
8. Ability
   to work well both in a team and independently.
9. Ability
   to travel nationally and internationally as required.
10. Proficiency
    in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and
    Outlook.
11. Excellent
    English oral and written communication skills.

Physical
Requirements/Environment: Based in Dar es Salaam with 30-40% travel time.

Disclaimer Clause:
This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties and
responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting
children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Equal Opportunity
Employer

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