Job
description
Position: Managing Director – Tanzania
Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Job
Specification:
Start Date, November 2013
The
Foundation For Tomorrow (TFFT)– Arusha Office
TFFT is a
high-energy and fast-growing international nonprofit that focuses on improving
access to education for orphaned and vulnerable children and advocating for
quality education. Through comprehensive scholarship and teacher training
programs, TFFT is transforming the education landscape in Tanzania.
TFFT’s
Philosophy
TFFT believes in the
power of education and that education should not dictate an individual’s
potential. TFFT’s strategy for change is multi-lateral, longitudinal, and
individualized. Through its Scholarship Program, TFFT equips marginalized
children in Tanzania with the education and skills required to reach their potential
and have a positive impact on society. While TFFT prioritizes the daily needs
of its 94 scholars, TFFT simultaneously works to transform Tanzania’s education
landscape. TFFT’s Teacher Training Program improves the quality of instruction
in primary and secondary schools and ensures that schools are child-friendly,
non-stigmatizing, gender-sensitive, and supportive of the needs of marginalized
children.
TFFT team members
constantly examine TFFT’s efforts and generate fresh, innovative ideas with the
bold vision to improve Tanzania’s education system and to increase access to
quality primary and secondary education. This is an organization that truly
places children at its core, holds them in their hearts, and thoughtfully makes
every decision with only the kids’ best interest in mind. The TFFT team is
proud to see the exponential growth of the TFFT scholars as a result of seven
years of TFFT’s programs, guidance, and support. Students who entered TFFT’s
Scholarship Program at age five will soon prepare for mastery of their
secondary education, proceed to university, and become leaders of change in
their community.
Position
Overview
With the vision to
continually strengthen TFFT’s operations, the tenacity to increase TFFT’s
impact, and the drive to maintain and form strategic partnerships, TFFT’s
Managing Director is responsible for proactively managing TFFT’s team and all
programs and initiatives in Tanzania. This person will report directly to the
Executive Director (ED) in the United States and will work closely with the
Director of Operations (DOO) in the United States. The MD will ensure that the
TFFT Program Directors in Tanzania, contract staff, and all schools,
orphanages, and teachers working with TFFT are working efficiently and
effectively towards successfully reaching our mutually agreed upon goals.
CORE
RESPONSIBILITIES
Vision and
Strategy
- Ensure
strategic and operational execution of TFFT’s mission and vision - Design,
update, and evaluate the country strategy, in conjunction with the
relevant Program Directors and other staff - Establish
and implement plans to achieve strategic objectives
Program
Operations Management and Reporting
- Proactively
manage the TFFT team and volunteers - With
the assistance of the Learning and Evaluation Director, develop and
implement rigorous monitoring and evaluation tools for TFFT’s programs - Prepare
monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on the activities on the ground and
share them with ED and DOO - Oversee
all HR-related issues within the organization including job descriptions,
recruitment, appraisal, management, development and training, health and
safety, team structures, disciplinary action, etc. in collaboration with
the relevant staff members
Finance and
Budget Oversight and Management
- Manage
TFFT’s budget and ensure transparency and efficiency in the use of funds - Prepare
monthly expense reports
Partnership
Building
- Seek
out and maintain strategic relationships with local and international
partners - Develop
and maintain contact with the Tanzanian representatives of relevant
funding partners (e.g. institutional donors or private donor
organizations) in order to secure funding for the country programs - Promote
the activities of the TFFT and its impact through media
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s
Degree (required); Masters Degree (valued) - Willingness
to commit to at least two years - Knowledge
of East African culture - Proficient
with Excel - Experience
working with budgets - Experienced
user of Microsoft Office products
- Four
years experience in a professional environment
KEY
COMPETENCIES
Passion for
TFFT’s Mission and Vision
In-depth
knowledge and understanding of Tanzania, Tanzanian government, and OVC
Dynamic and
Engaging Leadership
- Excellent
project manager - Translates
strategy into impact-oriented programs and results - Meticulous
attention to detail and follow-through; performing tasks accurately and
efficiently - Ability
to simultaneously monitor multiple work-streams, partners, and
stakeholders - Balances
competing priorities while keeping constant sight of overall objectives - Superior
problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Thought
leader
- Critical,
analytical, and creative thinker - Demonstrates
excellent interpersonal skills, performing effectively under pressure and
handling difficult situations with poise, judgment, and tact while
maintaining a positive, problem-solving attitude - High
degree of flexibility in a demanding, fast-paced, and frequently changing
environment - Tenacious
in times of growth
Relationship
builder
- Naturally
develops strong rapport with multiple public & private sector
stakeholders, both local and international - A
persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and
multidisciplinary skills - Works
as a team player; seeks and acts on feedback as appropriate
Unwavering
Strength of Character
- Works
from a place of integrity, compassion, and professionalism - Empathizes
with mission and values of TFFT - Sensitivity
to working with confidential information
How
to apply
Email resume and
cover letter to: jobs@thefoundationfortomorrow.org
with the subject line: MD Application
