Micro-franchising Project Manager - World Vision Tanzania

Reference 129-17N12141

Purpose of the position:

The Micro-franchising Pilot Project Manager will take on overall responsibility for the management of the ongoing Micro-franchising Pilot Project. Among their responsibilities, s/he will initiate and manage relationships with key partners (micro-franchise organizations), engage field offices and internal staff towards achieving the goals of the pilot, facilitate project activities such as ADP selection, recruitment, training, etc, and manage the monitoring and evaluation of the project, ensuring that key lessons are captured. As an employee of World Vision Tanzania, the Project Manager will communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

Major Responsibilities

1. Develop & manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders
2. Facilitate project activities (e.g. ADP selection, recruitment, training, etc).
3. Capture learning and build an evidence base on the project approach
4. Create & disseminate communications materials (case studies, reports etc)
5. Manage the collection, analysis and reporting of monitoring data
6. Manage and report on the project budget

Core Capabilities

1. Achieving Capabilities.

• Archiving quality results and Service.
• Practicing accountability and Integrity.
• Communicating information effectively.

2. Think Capabilities

• Think clearly, deeply and broadly.
• Understand the Humanitarian Industry.
• Understanding WVs mission & Operation.
• Practicing innovation & Change.

3. Self- Managing Capabilities

• Demonstrating Christ-Centre life and Work.
• Learning for growth and development.
• Maintaining work/ Life balance.

4. Rational Capabilities.

• Building collaborative relationships.
• Practicing gender & Cultural diversity.
• Influencing individual & groups.

Other Competencies/Attributes:

• Knowledge of business principles and systems
• Self-motivated, able to work effectively alone and provide self-direction
• Effective project management
• Able to adapt to challenging, changing circumstances and apply innovative approaches to solve problems
• Clear and transparent communicator
• Understanding of M&E, data management
• Able to produce appealing, professional communications materials (visuals, reports, etc)
• Computer literate (Essential: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet, Email)
• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
• Attend and participate in daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.
• Able and willing to travel to rural areas as required.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

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

• Educational level required: Bachelors Degree in Business, Marketing, Economics or related field. Project Management or International Development qualifications a bonus.
• Professional experience: 3-5 years experience in business or economic development. Community development experiences a bonus.

Working Environment / Conditions:

• Work environment: Office-based with frequent travel to the field
• Travel: 50% Domestic/international travel is required.

How to apply:

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their applications letter (addressed to People and Culture Manager) together with an updated CV and copies of relevant credentials, contacts and three referees one of them being a church leader to wvt_jobs@wvi.org before 31st October 2014