Team Leader, Fund Manager
Job Reference Number
EMUK336-1
Job Type
International Development Assistance/Emerging Markets
Schedule
Contract
Job Location
Africa; Tanzania
Job Summary
DFID Tanzania – Human Development Innovation Fund – Fund Manager
Cardno Emerging Markets (UK) Ltd has recently submitted to DFID an Expression of Interest in being invited to tender for the services to manage the Human Development Innovation Fund (HDIF), which aims to drive and support innovative approaches to improving quality and sustainability of education, health and water & sanitation services in Tanzania.
HDIF will catalyse the development and testing of new models of service delivery, the use of new technologies, the involvement of new providers and the establishment of new partnerships, with a focus on the private sector and public-private partnerships. The Fund Management team will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of HDIF, including screening and scoring proposals, managing grants, ensuring effective financial oversight and reporting, supporting and monitoring projects and ensuring that projects are rigorously evaluated. Crucially, it will also bring understanding and experience of innovation and ‘innovation ecosystems’, in order to build the capacity of the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH), strengthen the culture of innovation and use of science and technology in development, and ensure that findings and lessons learned are shared with government and other key stakeholders.
The start-up is tentatively scheduled for July/August 2013 for a duration of 5 years.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leader / Fund Manager (full-time long-term)
- At least 10 years of experience managing long-term international donor (preferably DFID) funded development programmes.
- A solid track record in the long-term management and monitoring of large grant funds, (ideally under DFID funds compliance).
- Experienced in the management of tender/bidding processes and contracts management and administration.
- Experienced in providing capacity building and support to grant fund applicants and implementing partners, including in the design and implementation of pilot projects.
- Solid working knowledge of social sector and public service systems in Tanzania
- Substantial experience in private sector development and investment in African context
- Highly experienced in working with both public and private sector organisations and networks, including an understanding of Public-Private Partnerships in social sectors
- Experience and understanding of results-based performance monitoring.
- Good understanding of gender issues and approaches
- Fluent English (both spoken and written) essential.
Other Requirements
Swahili desirable
Employee Benefits
Negotiated contract
Contact
DFID Tanzania – Human Development Innovation Fund – Fund Manager
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