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Programme
Coordinator Child Protection Mtwara
Organization : Terre
des Hommes Netherlands
Department :
Programmes
Terre des Hommes
Netherlands is looking for a Programme
Coordinator Child Protection to be based in Mtwara, Tanzania
with travel to Dar and Mwanza. Terre des Hommes Netherlands supports services
for children in need through partner organizations. Terre des Hommes
Netherlands has a programme on child protection in Mtwara and therefore seeks a
programme officer.
Objective
of the position
To ensure that the
Mtwara Programme portfolio and local project partner organizations deliver
effective and efficient services to vulnerable children, in line with TdH
Netherlands (TdH) strategy, policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
· Contribute to the
development and implementation of the overall country annual and strategic
plans
· Implementation and
supervision of Mtwara Child Protection Programmes, including working with
corporate sector, unions and large multinational companies as well as
government ministries
· Facilitate and
organize training, meetings and learning processes with relevant stakeholders
in Mtwara
· Capacity building
of partners for assigned part of partner and programme portfolio.
· Work on and
maintain a good working relationship with project partners.
· Enhance mutual
understanding, cooperation and respect for respective responsibilities without
compromising on supervisory responsibilities.
· Support quality of
programmes and monitor the programmes and project partners through regular communications
and programme visits according to the TdH guidelines and monitoring protocol.
· Support the
marketing communication department with information and materials for marketing
and communication, e.g. for the newsletters.
· Inform relevant
persons/organizations/institutions on support given to project partners,
project activities and expected results.
· Ensure that all
scheduled partner and project reports such as progress reports and financial
reports are delivered timely and that they are of good quality, analyze the
received information and compile the necessary reports.
· Maintain the
database and regularly update project documentation/ files for reference by all
concerned.
· Maintain clear
financial records and develop financial reports concerning activities
implemented, as per the TdH guidelines.
· Analysis of future
project proposals and project partners – context analysis, budgets, etc. and
discuss the analysis with the Country Manager in preparation for final decision
making.
· Prepare the
necessary documentation for approval of new and on-going partnerships and
project proposals according to the TdH guidelines and formats.
Qualifications
· Knowledge of
development cooperation, sociology, child protection and child rights and/or
education minimum up to bachelor level.
· Three years of
experience in a similar position in a similar organization (International NGO,
child rights programmes)
· Knowledge of and
experience in project planning, project cycle management and logical framework
· Experience with
Child Rights based programming and civil society organizations is a
prerequisite
· Experience with
programme management and financial management
· Knowledge of the
political, religious and social structures of Tanzania/ Mtwara region and the
relevant languages
· Excellent writing
skills in English, good knowledge of Kiswahili, an additional language is an
asset
We are
specifically looking for someone with:
· Ability to work
independently, who is well organized and has accurate writing skills
· Presentation and
facilitation skills, as well as ability to represent TdH in meetings
· Person who will
display and adhere to values and principles as per TdH policy on child
protection and staff behavior/presentation A person who is self -motivated and
passionate about child protection
Application
procedure (refer to code PC CP/TZ/Mtwara for this position)
Terre des Hommes
Netherlands offers the selected candidate a competitive package of Secondary
benefits entailing a monthly gross salary based on existing salary scales.
Candidates are invited to send their application letter (including your
motivation), resume and at least two professional references by e-mail to: E-mail Address: tanzania@tdh.nl
Applications open to
National staff only
Only short-listed
applicants will be contacted within a week after the closing date.