IREX Chief of Party, Cash Transfer Program Job Vacancy in Tanzania

General
Information

Location: Tanzania

Division: Media, Civil Society
and Technology

Reports
To:
Director

Application
Deadline:
11/2/2012

Position
Summary

IREX
seeks a Chief of Party to direct an anticipated USAID-funded Cash Transfer
Program in Tanzania. The purpose of this project is to provide cash transfers
to young girls to address their heightened vulnerability to HIV infection. The
Chief of Party is the senior leadership position with overall responsibility
for meeting program objectives.

The
position is contingent on funding.

Duties
& Responsibilities

Provide
vision and strategic direction for the program
Develop
and implement a plan of activities to meet program objectives
Develop
and maintain effective partnerships with local civil society and media
organizations
Serve
as primary liaison with the donor
Coordinate
with local, regional and international organizations active in the civil
society and media sectors
Manage
and mentor project staff
Coordinate
with home office
Oversee
project budgeting and ensure budget discipline
Oversee
monitoring, evaluation and reporting on program activities

Qualifications

Minimum
of 8 years of progressive management experience on similar HIV/AIDS
prevention programs targeting youth.
Master’s
degree in Development Management, International Relations, International
Development, Child Welfare, or other relevant field of study
Technical
experience relating to youth livelihoods, child welfare, human capital
development,, HIV/AIDS prevention, and cash transfer programming.
Experience
mentoring local staff and organizations and transferring skills and
knowledge.
Experience
working in civil society in Tanzania or the region strongly preferred.
Experience
managing USAID projects as Chief of Party preferred.
Demonstrated
capabilities in developing excellent collaborative working relationships
with counterparts, international organizations, and donors strongly
preferred.
Demonstrated
ability to lead and develop staff, manage budgets and plan strategically
and creatively to meet specified objectives.
Strong
representational and organizational skills required.
Ability
to function professionally and effectively in verbal and written English
required. Kiswahili language skills a plus.