About
VSO
VSO
VSO
is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that
works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our
high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build
capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives
and make the world a fairer place.
is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that
works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our
high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build
capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives
and make the world a fairer place.
Role
overviewStrategic Directions and Representation:
overviewStrategic Directions and Representation:
- 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.
Project Development and Delivery: - 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
workplans 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.
Line Management: - 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.
Budgeting and Forecasting: - 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.
Monitoring and Evaluation: - 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 and donor
requirements.Skills, qualifications and experience required
Essential:
- 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.
If
you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job
description to read more details about the position and the skills and
experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’
on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application
form.
you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job
description to read more details about the position and the skills and
experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’
on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application
form.
