To provide leadership in the development, planning, management
and monitoring of the Food Security and Livelihoods program through the design,
documentation, coordination, management and sustenance of the program
activities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Undertake the formulation, development and planning of programme
goals and objectives of Food Security and Livelihoods sector
o Undertake the
conceptualization, innovation, planning and management of programs /projects as
well as the transfer of knowledge and skills.
o Prepare programme
documentation for Annual Operation Plan, ensuring consistency with objectives
and goals
o Develop quarterly work
(action) plans for the Food Security and Livelihoods sector, ensuring
objectives and targets are achieved.
Guide and supervise staff
identifying training needs and providing on the job training
o Provide leadership for FIT's activities relating to partner
organizations and.
o Provide information and support to the field staff
o Provide recommendations for the setting of policy within the
Food Security and Livelihoods Sector.
o Support counterpart authorities and partner NGO in activities related to Food Security and Livelihoods in FRIENDS INDEED TANZANIA (FIT)area of operations
o Support counterpart authorities and partner NGO in activities related to Food Security and Livelihoods in FRIENDS INDEED TANZANIA (FIT)area of operations
o Conduct periodic
programme reviews with counter parts and other partners. Identify problems or
alternative causes of action to accelerate/ improve programme delivery.
o Coordinate with operations logistics staff on supplies to the
field for Food Security and Livelihoods related activities. Certify all
requisition for the sector and approve financial disbursement within approved
authorization level.
o Provide information and leadership in the on-going financial
assessment of the sector. Verify spending and ensure proper expenditure within
agreed upon objectives and other programme budget allotment.
o Coordinate sectoral
programme activities with other sector to contribute to the achievement of
overall agency objective.
o Work closely with the
communication /information officer on material and strategies to support the
programme
o Write programme reports as required by senior management,
donors and partners etc. Contribute to the annual report and Operations Budget
on the Food Security and Livelihoods Sector.
o Facilitate the monitoring and /or creation of all submissions
to the major donors. Ensure adequate knowledge of all proposals and their
current status.
o Tracking of all proposals and reporting to the concerned
parties. Communication with partnership offices on proposal and follow-up.
o Assist FIT with long
term strategies and goals. Assisting with expansion of relief activities to
transitional development, ensuring sustainability of programmes
o Coordinate the development of the Food Security and
Livelihoods sector in conjunction with local authorities and FIT field
staff.
o Make recommendations on programme/project activity feasibility
and management; linkages with other sectors, reprogramming and adjustments,
external technical assistance and resource requirements.
o Coordinate and monitor the activities and progress of Food
Security and Livelihoods sector and field staff implementing the
programmes/project. o Prepare the
necessary reports as per specific donor guidelines and handle reporting
requirement in a timely manner.
o Report to the FIT
partnership and associate bodies informatively and accurately.
o Provide regular reports to programme department on gaps and
surpluses in Annual Country Appeal Budgets
o Assist the programme
department in maintaining good and active communications relating to the Food
Security and Livelihoods sector
o Present on-going
funding proposal and grants on a regular basis
o Liaise with other
groups and parteners on emergency and development activities and
areas for FIT collaboration
o Liaise with local
groups and identify areas for possible collaboration and capacity
building.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
REQUIRED:
-Degree in
Agricultural related studies plus 2yrs
experience
-Master in related
Development studies will be added advantage.
Including the
following skills and abilities:
o Excellent
analytical/problem -solving skills, Excellent interpersonal and Communication
skills.
o Good computer
skills. Ability to work with minimum supervision
o Ability to work in
diverse cultural contexts, harsh environments with limited resource and Good organizational
and time management skill
o Commitment to FIT Values and Must have a clear understanding of the working
relationship with major donors
o Must be able to
represent FIT to the program donors in a professional manner and Achieving quality results and service
o Communicating
information effectively and Practicing innovation & creativity
APPLICATION:
Send your CV only to friendindeedtanzania@gmail.com
Deadline: 05/10/2014
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