Africare Tanzania Deputy Director Implementation (DDI)/ Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP) Job Vacancy in Tanzania

Position Description:
Africare is implementing a five year (2011-2016), USAID funded program to
improve the Nutrition Status of Women and Children in Tanzania. Interventions
are geared towards reduction of maternal anemia and stunting. Implementation
regions are Morogoro, Dodoma and Manyara. The program will focus on
strengthening the capacity of Tanzanian institutions to implement a well
designed Social Behavior Change and Communication Strategy, to implement
evidence-based interventions in the targeted regions and to document lessons
learned to support scale up in support of the Implementation

Responsibilities:
Program Management, Implementation and Reporting; supervise regional teams and
technical staff, in designing program interventions that will be implemented in
the three target regions to reduce stunting and maternal anemia and manage
Short Term Technical Assistance in support of these interventions. Liase and
ensure consensus on technical approaches with key nutrition partners and US AID
Implementing Partners.
Technical backstopping to the team; train and coach staff to enable them to
successfully implement the interventions and manage human capacity
strengthening at all levels, especially at district and community levels.
Communication & Representation; liase with nutrition stakeholders at all
levels and as needed effectively represent the program at policy, technical,
strategic meetings and at events.
Delegated Authority; from time to time, the DDI will be asked to act as Project
Director/Chief of Party. When so requested, specific assignments will be
communicated.

Specific Tasks:  
Contribute to development of program work plans, and specific detailed
implementation plans/ action plans and budgets, and timely and appropriate
reprogramming.
Providing technical leadership related to nutrition behavior change and
district – community- level programming for all areas of nutrition. , but in
particular maternal nutrition and micronutrients with a special attention to
anemia prevention in women.
Assisting the Program Director to ensure adherence to donor and project
policies and procedures in areas such as recruitment, personnel, procurement,
travel, financial management.
Development of the technical assistance plans and supervision of Technical
Assistance for program implementation.
Manage and supervise the program technical teams.
Work closely with the DDIS, the Senior SBCC Advisor and the M&E Specialist
to
Link with relevant Government of Tanzania authorities, including regional and
Local Government Authorities to discuss, manage and support implementation of
relevant interventions and identify new opportunities for reduction of anemia.
Support and Assist the Program Director in management and implementation of
program in country.

Requirements:
Representation, liaison and collaboration with government, private, and
non-governmental organizations.
Networking skills to influence work outcome with Partners, Government at
central, regional and district levels, and other stakeholders.
Ability to navigate complex government processes with multiple influencers, and
skills at negotiating and achieving consensus.
Ability to mentor and lead teams for consistent performance.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to multi-task and work within limited budgets and human resources
typical of donor funded organizations.
Knowledge of general development work is highly desired.
Knowledge of nutrition, food security, and health is highly desired.
Professional experience in Tanzania and ability to communicate effectively in
Swahili is highly desired.
Prior knowledge and experience with USG funded programs is a must.
Africare offers a competitive salary along with an excellent benefits package.

Application Instructions:

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