Plan is an international child - centered Development Organization whose mission is to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of deprived children through a process that unites people across cultures and adds meaning and value to their lives by.' .
Enabling deprived children, their families, and their communities to meet their basic needs and to increase their ability to participate in and benefit from their societies.
Building relationships to increase understanding and unity among peoples of different cultures and countries. Promoting the rights and interests of the world's children
Plan has been working in Tanzania since 1991, supporting children and communities to gain better access to health, education, water, sanitation and hygiene, livelihoods and protection through five Country Programs. Plan works with children, their families and communities to implementprogrammes at grassroots level. It currently operates in seven regions across the country, having physical offices in Mwanza, Geita, Ifakara, Kibaha, Kisarawe and Dar es Salaam, reaching other areas through partnerships and grants such as Sumbawanga, Nkasi, Bahi, Chamwino and Kongwa districts.
Job Purpose:
To lead, manage and support Program Unit Managers in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating program interventions; and to provide support and guidance in the management of their respective teams to ensure high performance and the achievement of organisational goals. The incumbent will be a member of the Extended Country Management Team (ECMT), and will give a high-level, strategic contribution to the leadership of the organisation as a whole, in close cooperation with other senior staff.
Job requirement:
Work in close collaboration and coordination with the PU Managers and CMT members to ensure that the necessary conditions exist for the achievement of the organization's objectives.
Ensure that organizational strategic objectives are achieved, and that relevant targets are integrated intoPU operations.
Ensure PUs comply with corporate governance systems, policies and procedures, formulating locally appropriate versions as needed. Provide visionary leadership, coaching for results and support toPUMs in the management of programs, as well as in their individual development and performance.
Build and oversee managerial accountability at the PU level, with particular attention to program quality and timely utilization of budgets in line with annual plans and donor conditions.
Coordinate support to the PUs from the wider CMT and other departments.
Educational Qualification and Experience
A minimum of a Bachelor degree in development or related field Masters degree preferable, in development or management
At least 5 years experience in a similar, senior management role
Demonstrated experience in the management of key programmatic areas such as health, education, livelihoods, disaster risk management and protection. .
A commitment to, and understanding of, participatory approaches to development. Knowledge of human resource and change management
Skills Specific to the Post
Thorough knowledge of programming processes, systems and principles, and the ability to provide leadership and support to staff working at community level.
Comfortable with taking timely decisions in situations where information may be incomplete, based on consultation and sound judgment. Numeracy and the ability to interpret financial data, in order to provide management support to budgetary processes including planning, monitoring and reporting.
Ability to provide leadership, communicate effectively and build high performance teams in support of achievement of organisational objectives.
Ability to interact and work effectively with others at all levels. Good administrative and communication skills.
Strong skills in facilitation and negotiation.
Child Protection
Plan Tanzania is a child centered organization, Protecting the rights of the children is of paramount interest to us. Subsequently, all short listed candidates will undergo a police vetting check for criminaloffences particularly relating to any type of child abuse, The successful candidate will be required to sign and adhere to the Plan Tanzania child protection policy.
Remuneration
The above positions carry attractive remuneration as per Plan Tanzania salary structure and incentive package.
Application Instructions:
Plan Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer. Interested and qualified Tanzanians are invited to send their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, certificate copies of relevant education and professional qualifications together with names of three referees, and their contact. Please note that Plan Tanzania has no recruitment agent, therefore all applications should be sent to undersigned or to the Email Link above not later than 14th August, 2013.
Country Human Resources Manager
Plan International Tanzania
Central Technology Building (CT House)
Plot # 96, Mikocheni Light Industrial Area Off. New Bagamoyo road next to TBC P. O. Box 3517
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania.
Field Implementation Manager , Plan International Tanzania
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