Cuso International ,Head of Project Jobs in Tanzania

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• Provide
  overall strategic leadership and direction for the T-LED project
• Develop
  and manage partnership agreements and good working relationships with key
  T-LED stakeholders in Tanzania including the Tanzanian government and
  Canadian government representatives.
• Lead
  on the development of focused and specific collaborations with the private
  sector.
• Maintain
  a strong understanding of the social, political and economic context
  within Tanzania, as well as issues and challenges pertaining to our
  partners and communities in project areas.
• Represent
  the T-LED project and network actively with relevant stakeholders, staying
  abreast of the work of other organizations, government initiatives and
  policies, and actively participate in key events, workshops and forums
  where important project related dialogue is taking place and shaping the
  development sector.

• Oversee
  all aspects of the implementation of the T-LED project and represent the
  project at the Project Steering Committee.
• Develop
  project logic models, performance measurement frameworks and related
  documents
• Ensure
  cross cutting themes (gender, environment) are included as appropriate.
  Identify relevant development interventions (including advocacy at all
  levels) to deliver desired outcomes within the project plans.
• Develop
  work plans based on consultation and review, ensuring that resources
  (volunteers, employees and funding) are allocated appropriately.
• Ensure
  appropriate project documentation is in place as per quality guidelines.

• Recruit,
  manage and motivate a high performing team of staffs and volunteers within
  the performance management framework, ensuring good customer service and
  continuous improvement. Provide leadership as a member of the country
  management team. Work with the support team to effectively delivery
  project goals.
• Ensure
  that all project staff comply with Project and donor policies and
  procedures.

• Develop
  realistic project plans, work with finance manager to ensure that budgets
  compliance with donor requirements.
• Together
  with the finance manager develop, maintain and regularly review financial
  plans to deliver project objectives including full participation in the
  annual budget preparation process.

• Lead
  the design and delivery of appropriate monitoring and evaluation
  mechanisms, determine the impact and ensure continuous development and
  learning takes place and that reporting is in line with VSO, Cuso
  International, and donor requirements.

• Excellent
  understanding of project cycle management tools to ensure effective
  planning, resourcing, implementation and review of projects and experience
  of organizational assessment, planning and review tools and processes.
• Practical
  experience of applying development issues at a project or community level.
  Able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of development issues.
  Experience and knowledge of the relevant project area.
• Evidence
  of understanding the challenges of donor and contract management and the
  implications for project management.
• Leadership
  and people management skills, experience of developing, coaching and
  managing high performing teams
• Experience
  of the financial management of budgets, including building a budget,
  monitoring and managing expenditure. Previous experience of having
  compiled financial reports
• Able
  to develop multiple ideas to solve an issue or situation and take a swift
  decision, including in a high risk situation.
• Able
  to adapt to new and demanding situations, with experience of living and
  working in developing countries.
• Competent
  Data usage: including speedy collation and analysis of complex and high
  volume data, using appropriate Information Technology packages where
  necessary.