Community Mobilizer

Position Description:

From the Guardian of 25th October 2013.

PCI is a non-profit health and humanitarian aid organization dedicated to preventing disease, improving community health, and promoting sustainable development worldwide. Currently PCI is implementing a Food for Education program in Musoma Rural and Bunda Districts. PCI i ~ nouncing various vacancies about three

(3) posts; Based in Bunda and Musoma Rural District Councils

Project Concern International (PCI), in partnership with Bunda and Musoma Rural District Councils, is implementing phase II of three-year (2013-2016) Food for Education (FFE2) project in Mara Region funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The goal of the FFE2 program is to increase access to quality primary education among 134 primary and pre-primary schools in Bundaand Musoma Rural Districts.

The project objectives are: (1) To improve access to education by increasing school enrollment and attendance, particularly for girls, through the provision of school-based meals; (2) To improve health in learning environments through the establishment of school health clubs and access to health services, school gardens, and improved access to water and sanitation; (3) To improve the quality of learning environments by improving the textbook-to-student ratio and supporting teacher training in Tanzania's new child centered modified curriculum; (4) To sustain improvements in schools through national, district and community/SChool

mobilization and planning.

The Community Mobilizer will mobilize community participation and contributions to the project, provide technical support and ensure the quality implementation

of activities in project schools, and will oversee and monitor commodity management at the school level.

Key area of responsibilities:

Community Entry, Sensitization, Mobilization

Secure buy-in and support of key leaders in project communities including ward and village government, traditional leaders, and School Committee members through culturally appropriate and effective sensitization of the project objectives and activities

Stimulate involvement of parents, teachers, School Committees, community leaders, and local government authorities through contributions of time, materials, participation, and other support to the project

Implementation of Project Activities

Implement project activities to achieve project objectives in accordance with approved work plans and agreed upon modalities

Facilitate the bringing together of schools, communities, local leaders and other stakeholders to participate in all stages of the project as well as develop community level plans for sustainability

Link the program with stakeholders at ward and village level to ensure a high level of coordination, transparency, and sustainable support

Technical Support & Quality Assurance

Facilitate required trainings, supervision, follow-ups, etc. at the school and community levels in coordination with District Project Coordinators and Project Officers

Facilitate capacity building to teachers, parents, and village leaders to effectively implement project activities, in particular the management of school feeding at the school level

Communicate and address challenges arid concerns from the schools In coordination with project team

Commodity Management

Monitor the receipt, storage, handling, preparation, distribution, and recording tracking of food commodities for the provision of school based meals to primary and pre-primary school students in designated schools

Initiate monthly distribution requests in coordination with District Project Coordinator

Data Collection & Management

Collect and generate accurate documentation from the school and community level to demonstrate the execution of project activities and community contributions, in coordination with the project's M&E plan and tools

Consolidate data on a monthly basis from project schools to facilitate monthly data analysis and to track progress against project targets

Qualifications and Experience

At least a University Degree/Diploma in Social Sciences, Education, Agriculture, Economics, or other relevant field, or at least 4 years of relevant community based experience and Computer literacy.

At least 2 years of community-based experience

Willingness to work and live at ward level with monthly visits to district capitol Ability and official license to ride a motorcycle

High level of familiarity with the respective districts and wards preferred 

Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates should e-mail a cover letter.CV, availability and salary expectations  Include the mentioned position in the subject header.

Or, candidates may hand-deliver or mail applications to:

The Country Director

PCI Tanzania

 Isamilo, Plot 140, Block D

 P.O. Box 2540

 Mwanza, Tanzania

 PCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.