Basic Functions:
To ensure adherence to the Financing Agreement and Operational Manual in relation to the delivery of the functions of the directorate
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
She / He shall:-
Coordinate the overall operations of the Directorate of Community Support. This includes facilitating linkages with other
Directorates and the office of the Executive Director
Provide professional advice to the Executive Director and other Members of TMU on matters pertaining to community support activities. .
Ensure planning and execution of targeting of poor and vulnerable households using a unified targeting mechanism.
Ensure planning and execution of enrolment and recetification of beneficiaries in PAAs.
Review and monitor work plans with pre determined targets; this includes preparation, approvals and operationalization of plans for all departments within the directorate.
Ensure availability of multi year plans prepared by PAAs to guarantee predictability of transfers for the targeted beneficiaries.
Coordinate compilation of capacity building requirements of the Community Support at all levels and communicate to the respective directorate for necessary action.
Ensure that implementation of TASAF supported activities is done in accordance with sector norms and standards.
Facilitate the Sector Experts Team (SET) work to ensure smooth movements of sampled sub project applications and provide secretarial services to meetings convened by SET.
Supervise the preparation of progress reports including quarterly and annual reports for reporting to TASAF Management Unit, National Steering Committee, Government of Tanzania, World Bank and other stakeholders.
Ensure preparation, compilation and implementation of Directorate annual plan and budget.
Ensure existence and adherence to the master calendar for timely delivery of transfers.
Conduct performance appraisal of all staff under the directorate, using agreed upon performance indicators and goals.
Be a member of the T ASAF management team and responsible for preparation and presenting directorate reports.
Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director.
Qualifications:
Holder of Masters Degree in Social Science, Business, Civil
Engineering or any other development related field from a recognized university,
A recognized professional qualification where applicable
At least ten (10) years experience in relevant field in Public and
/ or Private Sectors of which seven (7) years must be at senior managerial position.
Must be computer literate
Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of and experience with donor funded project
High level of communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels
Ability to supervise, train and coach staff in relevant skills
Self motivated with integrity and high level of confidentiality.
Experience with community based development initiative and social fund related operations are an added advantage.
Self-motivated and able to work effectively, efficiently and independently without direct supervision
Key Performance Measures:
Existence of annual work plans and budget for the Directorate
Quarterly and Annual implementation progress reports for activities in the Directorate are prepared as scheduled.
Existence of master calendar to ensure timely delivery of transfers
Sub project/transfers applications are processed within the agreed benchmarks prior to disbursement of funds.
Number of beneficiaries' groups involved in savings and economic activities.
Existence of a functioning Unified Registry of Beneficiaries (URB)
Duration of Contract:Terms of Contract is 2 years renewable on the basis of performance
Duty Station:TASAF Head Office, Dar Es Salaam
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates who meets this minimum qualification and experience should submit an application letter. The application letter should be accompanied with detailed CV, certified certificates and names and contact information of three professional referees with their postal addresses, telephone numbers and email (if available) no later than 17th August, 2012 16:00hrs and addressed to:
The Executive Director
Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF)
Malindi Street / Old Kilwa Road
P. O. Box 9381
Dar es salaam, Tanzania
Please indicate on the envelope the post applied for
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