National Project Coordinator , Africare Tanzania

Duty Station: Dar es Salaam and Tabora
Job Summary
Africare is collaborating with RAS Tabora and RAS Katavi to implement a 5 years project called "Main streaming Sustainable Forest Management in the Miombo Woodlands of Western Tanzania" funded byGEFUNDP/Government of Tanzania. The goal of the project is to secure ecosystems and biodiversity values while providing a buffer to the Congolian Rain Forests, ensuring food security and sustainable livelihoods. The objective of the project is "To enable miombo dependent communities to adopt productive practices that are sustainable and favorable to biodiversity conservation reduce carbon emissions from land use change and improve livelihoods". The project's immediate focus is an area of 133,400 hectares covering 4 wards: UsingeImalamakoyeMbola and Inyonga in KaliuaUramboUyuiand Miele Districts respectively.
Africare is seeking to recruit a self-motivated and qualified candidate to fill the position of a National Project Coordinator.
Scope of work
Under the direct supervision of Africare Tanzania Deputy Country Director - Operations, the National Project Coordinator (NPC) will perform the following functions:
Provide overall leadership and coordination of all project activities and guide a multi-disciplinary team to ensure that the proj ct achieves results, objective and project goal specified in the project document.
Provide technical feedback to the Project Steering Committee and the Project Board.
Coordinate project implementation with stakeholders and sub grantees.
Ensure that the project delivers the results specified in the project document, to the required standard of quality and quantity within the specified constraints of time and cost.
Liaise with all implementing partners and prepare information required for presentation to Project Technical Committee, the donor and the Project Board.
Mobilize goods and services to initiate activities, including drafting TORs and work specifications. Monitor events as determined in the Monitoring & Communication Plan and update the plan as required.
Manage requests for the provision of financial resources by UNDP, using advance of funds, direct payments, or reimbursement using the FACE (Fund Authorization and Certificate of Expenditures).
Monitor financial resources and accounting to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial reports.
Manage and monitor the project risks as initially identified in the Project Brief appraised by the Local Project Appraisal Committee (LPAC).
Submit new risks to the Project Board for consideration and decision on possible actions if required; and, update the status of these risks by maintaining the Project Risks Log.
Prepare Quarterly/ Midterm Progress Reports (progress against planned activities, update on Risks and Issues, expenditures) and submit the report to the Project Technical Committee, Project Board andUNDP. .     .
Prepare Annual Review Report, and submit the report to the Project Technical Committee and Project Board.
Prepare AWPs and budgets as well as Quarterly Plans as required and organize project review meetings.
Organize and facilitate stakeholder workshops as planned in the work plan.
Organize Project Steering Committee meetings and act as Secretary to the meetings as required. Guide the Project's M&E procedure and make recommendations to national authorities and donors. Build Capacity of local CSOs/NGOs partners to enable them implement project activities. Represent the Project in meetings and conferences to which the Project is invited
Competencies
The position requires: Good Leadership and Management/Coordination Skills and extensive background knowledge in natural resources management, ecosystem planning and sustainable Forest Management and Land-use planning. The post will also require significant experience in working with governments (both central and LGAs), NGOs and the private sector; and working with sub grantees/ CSOs .
Building Trust
Reputation for dealing honestly and openly with issues and partners; recognized and respected by peers, clients and staff.
Qualifications Education
Minimum of a Masters Degree in Forestry or related discipline. At least 10 years working experience in Forest Management or related projects/ programmes in the development context.
Experience:Good management and co-ordination skills, with experience of technical project implementation with excellent interpersonal skills and good team spirit:
Experience in writing project reports and management plans;
Willingness to participate in field activities/surveys and travel to remote areas within the project areas.
Knowledge in use of computer software packages for word-processing, excel, Power Point, Databases and spreadsheets, internet. Proven experience in coordinating and monitoring projects.
Experience and skills in training and transfer of knowledge.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
Ability to follow deadlines, accuracy and attention to detail.
Good knowledge on emerging challenges in desertification and climate change. Experience in writing project reports and management plans.
Willingness to participate in field activities/surveys and travel to remote areas within the region. Experience in working with NGOs and CSO.
Ability to work under tight timelines
Language:Fluent in spoken and written both English and Kiswahili is a must.

Application Instructions:
Applications should include a cover letter (not exceeding 2 pages) and a resume. All applications must be submitted not later than 16:00 hrs on June 23, 2013 addressed to:
Human Resources Manager
Africare Tanzania
Plot # 116, Galu Street, Ada Estate, Kinondoni
P.O. Box 63187,
Dar es Salaam
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