From the Daily news of 6th August 6, 2014
Background
Tanzania Mainland has been granted support from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) for the period 2014/15-2016/17 to support implementation of the Primary Education Development Programme (PEDP III), Adult and Non Formal Education Development Programme (ANFEDP) and Folk Education Development Programme focusing on Improved Literacy and Numeracy for children aged 5 to 13 years. The support will be provided through the Literacy and Numeracy Education Support (LANES) programme.
In order to ensure strong coordination of activities that are being implemented by different entities (Education Ministries, Institutes and CSOs) the Ministry plans to recruit five staff members to form the LANES National Coordination Unit on a one year contract basis, renewable on proven good performance.
LANES National Programme Coordinator (REF NO: LANES/NCU/01/14)
Position Summary
Reporting to the MOM Permanent Secretary, the Successful applicant will be responsible in ensuring the Key Programme Results are realized through coordinating implementing MDAs to successfully implement, monitor and evaluate the LANES Key Priority Activities.
Duties and Responsibilities will include:
A. Programme Management:
i.Ensure linkages, synergy and complementary of the LANES activities with overall education Sector activities through joint planning, monitoring and evaluation with the coordinators and teams of other Sector programmes;
ii. Link with the MDAs in Government at the district, regional and national levels to ensure that programming is jointly done and - sustainability of the interventions is maximised;
iii. Represent the LANES programme at education meetings and coordinating with NSAs and other organisations to ensure the programme and its activities are harmonized;
iv. Support the assessment and Monitoring of CSOs and Private Companies involved in the implementation of the LANES programme;
B. Programme Financial Management
i.The National Programme Coordinator is the budget holder for the LANES programme and therefore responsible for budgeting (sutimission of budget revisions), expenditure tracking and all aspects of financial management of the programme;
ii. Participate in all budget planning, monitoring and financlal reporting exercises with regular liaison with the Supervising Entity (The Swedish Embassy);
iii. Support Implementing Ministries in management of the LANES finances and Coordination of Internal and external Audits.
C. Programme Planning Monitoring & Evaluation
i. Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation in line with best practice and ensure that there are adequate tools to measure impact and ensure accountability and efficiency;
ii. Advise and assist in the monitoring of the Results Framework and carrying out of baseline data collection and analysis to develop appropriate M&E systems;
ill Ensure that an M&E plan is established with clear goals/ outcomes/targets with measurable indicators;
iv. Provide direction and support to the education team regarding results based management;
v. Ensure M&E is incorporated into all educational programme plans and mechanisms are implemented;
vi. Advise on technical assistance to all on issues of education, particularly for literacy activities.
i, A minimum of a Master's Degree in Education, Social Sciences, or equivalent;
ii. Demonstrated capacity in Results Based Programme Management;
iii. Experience in Managing large scale donor funded education programmes;
iv, Demonstrated ability in coordination of multifaceted programmes requiring skills in relationship building and capacity development of key players;
v. A clear Understanding of current Government structures in Financial Management and procurement procedures;
vi, Demonstrated capacity in developing and reporting through Results Based Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks
vii. Excellent working knowledge of Kiswahili and English languages
viii. A minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience three (3) of which should be in a managerial position
Background
Tanzania Mainland has been granted support from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) for the period 2014/15-2016/17 to support implementation of the Primary Education Development Programme (PEDP III), Adult and Non Formal Education Development Programme (ANFEDP) and Folk Education Development Programme focusing on Improved Literacy and Numeracy for children aged 5 to 13 years. The support will be provided through the Literacy and Numeracy Education Support (LANES) programme.
In order to ensure strong coordination of activities that are being implemented by different entities (Education Ministries, Institutes and CSOs) the Ministry plans to recruit five staff members to form the LANES National Coordination Unit on a one year contract basis, renewable on proven good performance.
LANES National Programme Coordinator (REF NO: LANES/NCU/01/14)
Position Summary
Reporting to the MOM Permanent Secretary, the Successful applicant will be responsible in ensuring the Key Programme Results are realized through coordinating implementing MDAs to successfully implement, monitor and evaluate the LANES Key Priority Activities.
Duties and Responsibilities will include:
A. Programme Management:
i.Ensure linkages, synergy and complementary of the LANES activities with overall education Sector activities through joint planning, monitoring and evaluation with the coordinators and teams of other Sector programmes;
ii. Link with the MDAs in Government at the district, regional and national levels to ensure that programming is jointly done and - sustainability of the interventions is maximised;
iii. Represent the LANES programme at education meetings and coordinating with NSAs and other organisations to ensure the programme and its activities are harmonized;
iv. Support the assessment and Monitoring of CSOs and Private Companies involved in the implementation of the LANES programme;
B. Programme Financial Management
i.The National Programme Coordinator is the budget holder for the LANES programme and therefore responsible for budgeting (sutimission of budget revisions), expenditure tracking and all aspects of financial management of the programme;
ii. Participate in all budget planning, monitoring and financlal reporting exercises with regular liaison with the Supervising Entity (The Swedish Embassy);
iii. Support Implementing Ministries in management of the LANES finances and Coordination of Internal and external Audits.
C. Programme Planning Monitoring & Evaluation
i. Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation in line with best practice and ensure that there are adequate tools to measure impact and ensure accountability and efficiency;
ii. Advise and assist in the monitoring of the Results Framework and carrying out of baseline data collection and analysis to develop appropriate M&E systems;
ill Ensure that an M&E plan is established with clear goals/ outcomes/targets with measurable indicators;
iv. Provide direction and support to the education team regarding results based management;
v. Ensure M&E is incorporated into all educational programme plans and mechanisms are implemented;
vi. Advise on technical assistance to all on issues of education, particularly for literacy activities.
i, A minimum of a Master's Degree in Education, Social Sciences, or equivalent;
ii. Demonstrated capacity in Results Based Programme Management;
iii. Experience in Managing large scale donor funded education programmes;
iv, Demonstrated ability in coordination of multifaceted programmes requiring skills in relationship building and capacity development of key players;
v. A clear Understanding of current Government structures in Financial Management and procurement procedures;
vi, Demonstrated capacity in developing and reporting through Results Based Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks
vii. Excellent working knowledge of Kiswahili and English languages
viii. A minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience three (3) of which should be in a managerial position
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Terms of employment
Maximum Employment contract for all Positions of 1 year (renewable)
Salary is negotiable and will depend on candidates' experience
Terms of Employment for all positions is a one year contract, renewable on a proven good performance.
Information
Interested candidate should submit a Letter of Interest and 0/ (Quoting the Reference Number for the position being applied for) to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Education and Vocational Training
7 Magogoni Street,
S. L. P.9121,
11479 Dares Salaam
Or Deliver by Hand to: 7 Magogoni Street. 11479 Dar es Salam Tanzania
Maximum Employment contract for all Positions of 1 year (renewable)
Salary is negotiable and will depend on candidates' experience
Terms of Employment for all positions is a one year contract, renewable on a proven good performance.
Information
Interested candidate should submit a Letter of Interest and 0/ (Quoting the Reference Number for the position being applied for) to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Education and Vocational Training
7 Magogoni Street,
S. L. P.9121,
11479 Dares Salaam
Or Deliver by Hand to: 7 Magogoni Street. 11479 Dar es Salam Tanzania
LANES National Programme Coordinator - Ministry of Education and Vocational Training
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