JOBS AT WAMATA DAR ES SALAAM PAMOJA TUWALEE PROGRAM

WAMATA DAR ES SALAAM PAMOJA TUWALEE PROGRAM

2Positions: Most Vulnerable Children- Focal Persons

Location Kibaha and Bagamoyo

1Position: Data clerk

Location: Kibaha

Reports to:  Project Coordinator                    Date: 16^th April, 2014

PURPOSE OF POSITION

WAMATA (Walio Katika Mapambano na AIDS Tanzania) is a Swahili acronym referring to those in struggle against HIV&AIDS in Tanzania. WAMATA was formed in 1989 and being registered in the year 1990 March 21^st. WAMATA was the first organization in interventions against HIV & AIDS in the country. The main purpose of the organization is to empower the communities to prevent the spread of HIV & AIDS and mitigate its impact in the community through information sharing and support of those who are infected and affected.

WAMATA DSM Branch Pamoja Tuwalee is looking for an MVC focal person two posts and Data clerk one post who will be full responsible for operations of all MVC activities for WAMATA in Kibaha District and Bagamoyo District including; planning, designing, implementation, documentation, providing supportive supervision to volunteers and networking with the DSWO and other key stakeholders working with children in the District. S/he should be the key technical advisor of the Program Coordinator on all issues pertaining Program implementation.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR MVC FOCAL PERSON

1. Provide guidance for the overall MVC care and support activities. Responsible for coordinating the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation MVC activities as well as ensuring that all recommendations related to MVC activities resulting from project audits, interim evaluations / reviews, supportive monitoring visits by PAMOJA TUWALEE Regional and headquarter staff as well as your Project Coordinator are auctioned / implemented accordingly.

2. Ensure that National standards, policies and guidelines on MVC care and support are implemented and understood by all volunteers through meetings, trainings and supportive supervision

3.    Collaborate and network with District government departments of Social Welfare,

Health, DACC’s office and others in such a way that PAMOJA TUWALEE plans are incorporated into the District plans.

4. In collaboration with the Project Coordinator and other staff, establish effective networks and partnerships with other institutions and organizations within the District with interventions that complement and enhance MVC activities.

5. Document all lessons learned during the implementation of MVC activities in PAMOJA TUWALEE program and share them with the Project Coordinator for further reporting to PAMOJA TUWALEE Regional office/PAMOJA TUWALEE Head Quarters

6. Provide supportive supervision and mentoring to the volunteers during the implementation of planned MVC activities

7. Perform any other task assigned to you within the context of the evolving needs of PAMOJA TUWALEE Program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training:

1. Diploma in social work, community development, teaching or counselling

2. Experience of working with children at the local level at least for 2 years

3. Interest and ability of working with stressed children

4. Spoken and written English. Kiswahili is most

5. Bachelor degree in a relevant field will be added advantage

6. Understanding of MVC issues and report writing

7. Computers skills and typing speed

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR DATA CLERK

Data clerk will be fully responsible for data entry, analysis and generating information for use, in collaboration with the OVC technical officers and the Program Coordinator. She/ He will also be responsible for providing technical assistance to the District Social Welfare Office in using the national OVC Data Management System (DMS) for program monitoring.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

·         In collaboration with the other program staff, ensure that all data collected from community volunteers is complete and reported on time.

·         Maintain program database of enrolled OVC, their households and the services they receive

·         Conduct regular update of the program database

·         Assist the District Social Welfare Office in establishing the National OVC DMS and conduct periodic data entry to update this database.

·         In collaboration with the OVC data specialist from FHI, provide technical assistance to the the District Social Welfare Office in analyzing data, generating information for use in improving service provision to Most Vulnerable Children (MVC)

·         Assist the program in generating periodic data and narrative reports in accordance with the donor requirement

·         Facilitate accuracy and complete collection of data through providing regular feedback to other program staff on the quality of data being collected.

·         Conduct regular internal data check and periodic data quality assessments to assess and improve the quality of data generated to better monitor the program

·         Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR DATA CLERK

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training:

1. Certificate / Diploma in Computer or Secretarial Studies and any other related field from recognized institution

2. Must have proven excellent computer skills in at least Ms – Word, Ms – Excel, Ms – Power point, etc.

3. Interest and ability of working with stressed children

4. Spoken and written English. Kiswahili is most

5. Understanding of MVC issues and report writin

Application submission deadline extended to 22^nd meet these minimum qualifications, please submit  wamatadar@gmail.com