To support the
implementation of the Child Protection project in Mtwara and to support Mtwara
CP project partners to deliver effective and efficient services to vulnerable
children, in line with TdH Netherlands (TdH) strategy, policies and procedures.

Position
within the organisation

Reports
hierarchically to th
e Project Coordinator Child Protection Mtwara.

Responsibilities
and Results

Mtwara Project
support functions

1.Contribution to the
development and implementation of Mtwara Project strategies/plans

• As
  part of a team translate developments and situation specific information
  into Mtwara Regional strategies for child protection.
• Give
  input to an operational plan/ strategy for Mtwara and/ or interventions.
• Generate
  an individual implementation work-plan in line with agreed-on project.

Result:Improved
quality and effective and efficient implementation of Mtwara strategies/ plans.

2.Programme results for the
assigned part of the Mtwara Project portfolio

• Support
  implementation and monitoring of Mtwara Child Protection Programmes,
  including working with corporate sector, unions and large multinational
  companies as well as government ministries
• Support
  logistics and agendas for the training, meetings and learning processes
  with relevant stakeholders in Mtwara
• Maintain
  clear files and support the development of reports concerning results achieved
  and activities implemented, as per the TDH guidelines and in close
  cooperation with the Project Coordinator and Finance Officer in Mtwara.
• Support
  and monitor the programme and project partners through regular
  communications and programme visits and ensure that programme commitments
  as per partner agreements are being fulfilled.
• Support
  the Project Coordinator in the development of case studies, marketing
  communication information and materials, e.g. for the newsletters, radio
  programme and progress reports.
• Maintain
  the project database and regularly update project documentation, contact
  details, files for reference by all concerned.

Result: Improved
quality of programmes, maximum results at beneficiary level andsufficient
quality information to the donors.

3.Contribution to networking
and fundraising

• Support
  the project coordinator where he/she is representing Terre des Hommes e.g.
  in official events, launch of the programme and other communications.
• Assist
  the project coordinator in participating in relevant meetings and networks
  adding value to project functions.
• Support
  and advice on partnerships and networking with relevant similar
  INGO/organisations, government departments and local partners.

Result: Improved
quality of project implementation, increased visibility of Terre des Hommes and
increased knowledge on relevant themes.

Project partner
support functions

4.Supportive partnership
environment

• 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.

Result: A
supportive partnership environment which can be the basis for capacity
building.

5.Support capacity building of
partners for assigned part of partner and programme portfolio

• Apply
  TdH tools in organisational assessment, M&E and capacity building.
• Identify
  together with project partners areas for further improvement on management
  and/ or programme quality and define frameworks, procedures and indicators
  oriented towards improved project management.
• Support
  the capacity building training in line with the desired outputs and
  sustainability of results of the Mtwara project.
• Inform
  the project coordinator on project quality by maintaining an overview of
  supported projects and monitoring/evaluating the quality of work and
  results. Ensure that project partners follow the terms and conditions of
  the signed agreements; facilitate them to keep track of key factors in
  project management, implementation and monitoring of results.

Result: Improved
quality of projects and assistance to beneficiaries,efficiency, effectiveness
of the desired outputs and sustainability of results.

6.Other responsibilities

• When
  requested, perform other duties as deemed relevant by the project
  coordinator for the programmes department.
• Perform
  other duties as relevant for the Mtwara project in consultation with the
  project coordinator.

Result:
Contribute to improve quality in programme development and management.

Knowledge
and experience

• Knowledge
  of child rights and child protection.
• Three
  years of experience in a similar position in a similar project.
• Knowledge
  of and experience in project planning, project cycle management and
  logical framework
• Experience
  with Child Rights programmes / child protection systems
• Knowledge
  of the political, religious and social structures of the respective
  country/ region and the relevant languages
• Excellent
  writing skills in English, an additional language is an asset

This position
requires frequent travel within Mtwara region.

Application
procedure
(refer to code PA 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.