Core Values: Pact employees embrace the following core values as representatives of the institution:
- all people have a right to participate in decisions affecting their lives
- gender equity is mandatory for social transformation
- resources are allocated in a transparent manner, guided by accountability to our clients and Pact's role as steward of resources intended for the poor
- diversity in background, gender and age strengthen our capacity to be wise managers of public and private funds
- teamwork and collaboration shape our day-to-day working relationships
- innovation and risk taking to achieve impact and broad scaleable results drive strategic priorities
- gathering and sharing information are primary roles for all employees
- staff growth and advancement are a priority, including training and professional skills building to increase knowledge and competence and to stay abreast of new developments, especially in technology
- a healthy balance between work and life outside of work must be maintained for work satisfaction and fulfillment
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
A. Leadership and Management
- Ensure high-quality programming through technical guidance and leadership that is grounded in the program's strategic objectives and adheres to expected technical quality and reporting requirements; responsible for development of evidence based programming and ensuring feed back into appropriate policy discussions
- Provide technical and managerial leadership to technical managers, the program advisor, and M&E staff
- Support the CoP with the program's strategic, financial, and operational planning (including the annual work planning process and development of an appropriate exit strategy)
- Ensure coordination and integration of complementary OVC programs and activities implemented by Pact Tanzania aimed at transitioning from a program focus of targeted support to OVC to a broader community-based child protection program.
- Foster and manage partnerships with international and Tanzanian partners
- Provide overall coordination of the institutional organizational and technical capacity building of local and other key stakeholders
- Ensure Pact's program meets the established goal and objectives and planned outputs and outcomes, and that these results are documented
- Build on existing body of analysis to inform programs as well as Pact contributions to sector consultative and coordination mechanisms
- Ensure that Pact continues to build programs based on strategic analysis of the Tanzanian context
- Establish and maintain working relationships with the other technical departments in Tanzania as a base for building/maintaining/expanding a sustainable country and regional program
- Continue Pact's practice of sound analysis
- Ensure that the most updated information regarding the programs is shared via the designated mechanisms: any databases, the web page, and relevant reports
- Facilitate and/or participate in learning communities and task forces
- Document methodologies and results that can inform the wider Pact community (such as evaluation documents, consultant reports, workshop reports, etc.)
- Review relevant reports, evaluations, and other internal and external resources (including the tacit knowledge of individuals) as necessary to utilize Pact expertise and experience for improving program implementation
- Ensure a response to information requests from colleagues and HQ in a timely manner
Qualifications:
- Experience in a technical role for a complex or national program involving multiple actors
- Strong demonstrated program management and oversight experience
- Strong understanding of OVC programming and implementation
- Solid understanding of M&E and Knowledge Management
- A good team player, leader and mentor
- Ability and sensitivity to interact effectively cross-culturally
- Ability and availability to periodically travel in country to visit projects and programs, and occasionally travel out of country
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks
- Proficiency in word processing , spreadsheets and database skills
- Fluency in English required; knowledge of Kiswahili preferred
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Master's degree in public health , social work , or related field or equivalent experience required.
- Minimum six years of relevant experience managing or providing technical leadership to a large donor-funded, child-focused program
- Prior knowledge of and experience with USAID-funded health programs, including PEPFAR experience preferred
- Demonstrated experience with large grant-making programs and working with local partner organizations
- Extensive knowledge of OVC, HIV and health issues in Africa; Tanzania-specific knowledge preferred
- Senior and sustained experience in OVC implementation and management.
- Strong understanding of the Nigerian context; Nigeria experience preferred
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Senior Technical Advisor - PACT Tanzania
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