Project Management Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor - Muleba District Council

Kagera, Tanzania 24 months Muleba District Council

About VSO

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Role overview

Tanzania has recorded good progress in achieving universal education for all children. Yet despite increasing enrolment rates, the quality of education remains weak, retention is poor, and less than half of students pass the Primary School Leaving Exam. In the project area, Muleba district, the pass rate is even lower: only 26%! The average teacher to student ratio is around 1:55 and motivation among teachers is low. Findings from the Uwezo survey 2011 have shown that seven out of ten pupils in standard III (aged 9-10) are unable to read basic stories and solve simple arithmetic problems. In Tanzania, this level is called ‘standard 2 level’, the level that all pupils in group 3 should be able to master. Even many children, especially in rural areas, leave primary school without being able to read and count at this basic level. Following the above, VSO Tanzania established a partnership with education institutions found in the Kagera region, to implement the project namely Raise Income for School Education - RISE. As part of the project implementation plan the project will enrol a Project Manager and M&E Advisor. She/he will manage the project implementing partners and ensure the project meets its key indicators and enhance the Institutional capacity.This project is supported by funding from The Netherlands.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

For this role we are looking for a Dutch volunteer with a master degree in Accountancy/Finance/Business administration. You'll have at least 4 years experience in project management and monitoring and evaluation. You have good experience in establishing and supporting organizational development. You're able to adapt to different work environments. You're used to working on your own, working creatively and taking the lead in new initiatives.

How to apply

If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the on line application form. This position is open to international volunteers from the Netherlands only.

Application closing date

18/03/2014

Interview/Assessment date(s)

To be confirmed

Start date

3 Jun 2014

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