Helen Keller International (HKI) Deputy Country Director, Programs Job Vacancy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Established in 1915 with Helen Keller
as a founding trustee, Helen Keller International (HKI) works to save the sight
and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. Headquartered in New York
City, HKI currently conducts programs in 21 countries in Africa and Asia as
well as in the United States. HKI is known for sustainability, reliability,
efficiency and the highest level of technical expertise in fighting and
treating blindness and malnutrition. To accomplish its work, HKI builds the
capacity of local governmental, civil society and private sector systems and
infrastructure, and promotes the development of sustained, large-scale programs
that deliver effective preventative and curative services for nutrition, eye
health and neglected tropical diseases. The hallmark of the organization’s work
is its proven effectiveness in developing, testing and scaling-up health
interventions, and integrating them within government and community structures.

• Identify
  and seek funding opportunities that support the country program
  objectives.
• Participate
  in operational and strategic planning of the country senior management
  team; supporting the development of the Annual Program Plan, including
  ensuring this is in alignment with the agency’s strategic plan, and
  budget.
• Coordinate
  and develop terms of reference and supervise consultants and other
  technical support resources needed for program-related activities.
• Strengthen
  staff and partner capacity in project development.
• Coordinate
  project design and proposal development processes by working with field,
  regional office and headquarters technical, development, and operational
  staff.
• Play
  an active role in identifying and obtaining support for new initiatives
  that foster and improve the strategic objectives of the country office.

• Oversee
  the design and implementation of effective work plans that allow for
  timely and ongoing progress review of all key outputs.
• Ensure
  that project implementation is in accordance with HKI established plans, policies
  and procedures and HKI core values.
• Work
  with staff and partners to ensure strong M&E systems are in place for
  the development of regular project monitoring systems, the agency’s shared
  indicator system, as well as for project evaluations, including baseline,
  mid-term and end-line evaluations and any operational research needed.
• Conduct
  field-level monitoring; providing timely and constructive feedback and
  support to HKI and partner project staff.
• Continuously
  monitor and identify necessary technical assistance or other project
  inputs that may be needed including recommending actions to obtain
  technical assistance or inputs from local consultants, Africa Regional
  Office or headquarters.
• Work
  with project and finance staff to review all budgets on a monthly basis to
  identify either over or under spending trends, and if significant trends
  are noted to alert the CD for appropriate action.
• Review
  all budgets, in collaboration with Operations and Finance manager, on a
  regular basis to ensure adherence to HKI and donor requirements.
• Manage
  the performance of direct reports; Mentor staff regularly and contribute
  to an atmosphere conducive to professional growth and development.
  Undertake annual performance planning and evaluation for supervised staff;
• Work
  closely with the CD to address all issues raised by HKI staff, donors or
  respective line ministries regarding program implementation.
• Work
  with project staff to ensure all financial and narrative reports are
  submitted to donor and Regional and HQ office (as required) in a timely
  and compliant manner.
• Work
  with project staff to ensure the proper maintenance of all files, records
  and documents relating to HKI activities of the project.
• Ensure
  all projects are properly closed in accordance with HKI and donor requirements

• Work
  with project staff to ensure partners are knowledgeable of HKI’s technical
  and financial policies and procedures, and donor compliance requirements.
• Ensure
  that project staff has the skills and tools necessary to build partner
  capacity.
• Coordinate
  with respective line ministries/officials and other organizations working
  in the sector to build strategic partnerships.
• Ensure
  that HKI programs are recognized/promoted and implemented in accordance
  with national agendas.
• Participate
  in meetings and seminars within HKI, nationally, and internationally as
  requested by CD.

• Master’s
  degree or equivalent in public health, nutrition, science, or another
  closely related field, plus a minimum 7 years working for an international
  organization in public health (including nutrition) or an equivalent
  combination of education and experience.
• Minimum
  5 years’ experience in project management.
• Excellent
  written and oral communication skills, including spoken and written fluency
  in English
• Strong
  budget management skills.
• Substantial
  experience with a variety of donors. Specific experience with DFID, USAID,
  and CIDA is an advantage.
• Demonstrated
  ability in project design and proposal writing.
• Experience
  with monitoring and evaluation tools and systems.
• Proven
  track record with institutional strengthening and partnership building.
• Ability
  to work independently, but also coordinate effectively as part of a team.
• Strong
  analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent
  inter-personal skills; demonstrating diplomacy and tact.
• Proven
  ability to effectively manage people and to build teams.
• Demonstrable
  respect for all persons regardless of religion, ethnicity, class or
  gender.
• Willingness
  to travel within rural Tanzania, as well as the Africa region.

To Apply:

Qualified candidates
should submit a cover letter and resume to HKI.Recruitment@hki.org noting the
job title in the subject line.  Applications will be accepted until the
position is filled.

No calls,
please.