Project Manager, Governance , Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

BBC Media Action

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Reports to: Senior Projects Manager

Contract duration: 12 months (with possible extension)

Salary: Competitive within Tanzanian NGO market rates

Main Duties

To deliver the Governance portfolio on time, to budget and to the highest standards in terms of quality, effectiveness, impact and relevance, meeting objectives clearly defined in the project proposal;

Responsible for the planning, budgeting, reporting and general management of all aspects of the Governance portfolio. This includes working with BBC Media Action staff in Tanzania and London to define and develop programme direction, strategies and activities;

Responsible for managing external relationships with project partners and donors;

Advisory support to project teams on demand side governance and the role of media and communications in this sector – including working closely with London thematic teams to develop and maintain in-country expertise in the sector;

Work closely with Research team to design research activities including formative research, monitoring and evaluation of outputs and baselines and end line quantitative data;

Line management of the Project Officer, Project Assistant and training team;

Develop and manage effective relationships with funding agencies, stakeholders and other partners in Tanzania, including leading on fundraising and business development;

Draft and produce donor and internal reports on projects progress and impact and lesson learning data;

Commission, write and manage web and communications related information on project progress, lessons and impact;

Generate new project ideas and proposals to further strengthen the impact and reach of the GG governance project in Tanzania, with a particular focus on the 2015 election cycle;

Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

At least 3 years’ experience in international development, with demonstrable experience in project planning and management systems;

Experience managing the project budget cycle – from conception, through budget building to implementation, monitoring, reviewing and reporting/accounting;

Experience in managing media training projects;

Experience in radio and/or television production either from a media or a communications background a distinct advantage;

Experience in strengthening demand side governance through mass media approaches. In particular a focus on supporting public information and public service broadcasting throughout the election cycle;

Experience of these approaches in Tanzania is a distinct advantage;

Experience of project fundraising, including networking with donors and drafting project proposals distinct advantage;

Ability to make sound judgments on editorially sensitive programme issues;

Experience in line management of staff;

Strong commitment to, and understanding of, development issues in Tanzania;

Experience writing project briefs, reports, terms of reference and other project documents;

Fluency in English and Swahili and ability to write reports in those languages.

Key Competencies

The following competencies (behaviors and characteristics) have been identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these competencies:

Analytical Thinking – Able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into component parts, explore and evaluate them systematically. Able to identify causal relationships, and construct frameworks for problem-solving and/or development;

Decision Making – Is ready and able to take the initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of the decision made;

Planning and Organisation – Is able to think ahead in order to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritizes and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources requirements;

Resilience – Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own emotions in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with provocative situations. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterized by commitment, motivation and energy;

Influencing and Persuading – Ability to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behavior change;

Communication – The ability to get one’s message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information;

Managing relationships – Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.

Application instructions:

Candidates should send their CV and a covering letter (PDF or Microsoft Word format) which outlines their experience and suitability for the role in English to tzrecruitment@tz.bbcmediaaction.org, with the name of the position applied for in the subject line.

Please do not send certificates or other attachments. Applicants with no separate covering letter will not be considered. Please only apply if you meet the basic criteria under the person specification.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Deadline: Friday 15 March 2013