Legal and Human Rights Centre Jobs Oct 2013

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC)
Area: Dar Es Salaam
Position Description:
The Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC) is a private, autonomous, voluntary non-government~; non-partisan and nonprofit sharing organization envisioning a just and equitable society. It has a mission of empowering the people of Tanzania, so as to promote, reinforce and safeguard human rights and good governance in the country. The broad objective is to create legal and human rights awareness among the public and in particular the underprivileged section of society through legal and civic education, advocacy linked with legal aid provision, research and human rights monitoring.
The LHRC was established in 1995 out of experiences and lessons generated from The Tanzania Legal Education Trust (TANLET) and the Faculty of Law of the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM).
Since then LHRC has grown to be known as a leading human rights organisation, human rights watch dog, pace setter, bold and serious organisation as well as flag bearer of human rights in Tanzania. LHRC's headquarters are based in Dar es Salaam and has a sub office in Arusha. Its operations are mainly focused in Tanzania mainland with specific interventions in Zanzibar. LHRC is a member of different national, regional, international NGOs Networks and human rights bodies. The LHRC has an observer status with the African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights since 2000.
The LHRC secretariat based in Dar es Salaam has two (2) vacancies for a Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator and Data Manager, all of which are based in its Headquarters in Dar es Salaam.
Job Function: Project Monitoring and Evaluation
Section: Project Management Unit
Reporting to: Executive Director
Qualifications
Background Knowledge and Experience:
*Master's degree or equivalent in social sciences, management or related field
*At least 3 years' experience in the monitoring and evaluation
*Experience in the design and building of at least one monitoring and evaluation system, from inception (or design stages)
*Solid project management and leadership skills
*Specific training in Monitoring and evaluation, project management or relating fields would be an advantage
*Skills, Abilities, qualities and attitudes
*Superior communication skill and human relations
*Ability to write for publication
*Proven experience in project proposal writing
*Familiarity with national legal systems, government structures, civil society and business community
*Excellent computer skills including database management and use of designated statistical computer softwares such as SPSS, STATA, CSPRO and others
*Professionalism, excellent interpersonal skills, sensitive, inspiring confidence, command respect and sociable.
*Main Purpose of the Job (Job Summary)
*To strengthen M&U Unit of LHRC by properly and effectively coordinating all activities of the M&E Systems
Key Responsibilities:
*Monitoring & Evaluation
*Overall leadership and management relating to the operationalization of the LHRC M&E System
*Manage the implementation of the LHRC M&E Work Plan and Budget
*Develop annual budgets and work plans for the LHRC M&E section
*Management of the staff, work plans and budgets of the M&E unit
*Supervise, monitor and evaluate processes and ensure quality and timely periodic production and dissemination of M&E information products (reports, etc) in line with requirements
*Ensure effective management of all data sources in the LHRC M&E System
*Review M&E information products, distil and communicate their implications for programme implementation
*Coordinate and supervise development of information management systems for monitoring and evaluation.
*Facilitate capacity building for monitoring and evaluation of LHRC activities Advocate for and lead on communication activities relating to the LHRC M&E System Ensure effective management of the LHRC M&E database
*Identify lessons learned through impacts assessments and evaluation studies and modify corporate strategies accordingly
*Capture important events and observations related to legal and human rights issues
Others:
*Supervise the engagement of consultants in assignments related to law monitoring, publications and coordinate their work.
*Assist in preparing project write ups and assess them
*Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the management from time to time.
Terms of Employment:
*4 years serving initially for one-year probation.
*Renewable contracts but subject to positive performance appraisal.
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Application Instructions:
Both positions carry attractive salary and fringe benefits as per LHRC Scheme of services and commensurate with candidate's qualifications and experience.
To apply for both positions use the following address:
Executive Director,
Legal and Human Rights Centre, Justice Lugakingira House, Kijitonyama,
P.O. Box 75254,
Dar Es Salaam,
Tanzania.
Closing Date: 28/10/2013
Your application should include a full CV with at least three referees with their contacts details (telephone numbers, emails and postal addresses). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Source:Daily News 10th October,2013
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Data Entry and Management
Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC)
Area: Dar Es Salaam
Position Description:
The Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC) is a private, autonomous, voluntary non-government~; non-partisan and nonprofit sharing organization envisioning a just and equitable society. It has a mission of empowering the people of Tanzania, so as to promote, reinforce and safeguard human rights and good governance in the country. The broad objective is to create legal and human rights awareness among the public and in particular the underprivileged section of society through legal and civic education, advocacy linked with legal aid provision, research and human rights monitoring.
The LHRC was established in 1995 out of experiences and lessons generated from The Tanzania Legal Education Trust (TANLET) and the Faculty of Law of the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM).
Since then LHRC has grown to be known as a leading human rights organisation, human rights watch dog, pace setter, bold and serious organisation as well as flag bearer of human rights in Tanzania. LHRC's headquarters are based in Dar es Salaam and has a sub office in Arusha. Its operations are mainly focused in Tanzania mainland with specific interventions in Zanzibar. LHRC is a member of different national, regional, international NGOs Networks and human rights bodies. The LHRC has an observer status with the African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights since 2000.
The LHRC secretariat based in Dar es Salaam has two (2) vacancies for a Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator and Data Manager, all of which are based in its Headquarters in Dar es Salaam.
Job Function:Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator
Section:Project Management Unit
Reporting to:Data Officer
Qualifications
Background Knowledge:
*Bachelor's Degree, or an equivalent, in computer science and/or statistics
*Advanced programming knowledge in MS Access, Visual Basic and SQL Server
*Experience in data management of' a large data system
*Experience and skills in the following areas would be a strong advantage: statistics; demography; research design & monitoring and evaluation
*Skills, Abilities, Qualities and Attitude:
*Superior communication skill and human relations, ability to write good reports and publications, familiarity with legal issues in the country and organization, excellent computer skills, Professionalism, excellent interpersonal skills, sensitive, inspiring confidence, command respect and sociable.
Main Purposes of the Job
To act as the custodian of all programme data through updating the database on daily basis to ensure that all collected information is captured and properly stored for use whenever is needed.
Key Responsibilities:
*Manage all data systems at LHRC M&E Unit
*Develop and/or manage and maintain LHRC M&E databases
*Design and prepare reports based on management requirements
*Develop data management training guides and information manuals for use by all levels of staff and stakeholders
*Train and mentor LHRC stakeholders in the use of the database information
*Ensure safe keeping of all LHRC M&E data
*Create and maintain contacts with (actual and potential) information and data partners by participating in meetings and forums relating to monitoring and evaluation
*Provide data and information to LHRC staff, management, consultants, partners and other interested parties as per instruction from management
*Develop protocols for data dissemination and access
*Establish access to the M&E database through the LHRC website
*Make sure that all key information products (reports, etc.) and related information are timely available on the LHRC Unit website
Terms of Employment:
4 years, serving initially for one-year probation.
Renewable contracts but subject to positive performance appraisal.
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Application Instructions:
Both positions carry attractive salary and fringe benefits as per LHRC Scheme of services and commensurate with candidate's qualifications and experience.
To apply for both positions use the following address:
Executive Director,
Legal and Human Rights Centre, Justice Lugakingira House, Kijitonyama,
P.O. Box 75254,
Dar Es Salaam,
Tanzania.
Closing Date: 28/10/2013
Your application should include a full CV with at least three referees with their contacts details (telephone numbers, emails and postal addresses). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Source:Daily News 10th October,2013
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