PROJECTS LEAD

Marie Stopes Tanzania (MST) is the Non-governmental Organization dully registered under the law of Tanzania, and it is centered in a marketing-focused, results-oriented social enterprise, which uses modern management and marketing techniques to provide family planning, reproductive and sexual healthcare and allied services. MST is a member of the Marie Stopes International (MSI) Global Partnership, which operates in over 46 countries worldwide. MST’s goal is to improve quality of life in Tanzania by dramatically improving access to and use of family planning and other reproductive health services.

Of recently, MST has been striving to secure funds from donors for implementation of its cantered objectives. The effort by MST to secure funds from donors have somehow been positive where the donor has proposed a new and streamlined project to be carried attracting a diversified aptitude.

The positions advertised herein are subject to fund availability from the prospective donor and therefore after passing the interview, qualified candidates for the positions advertised shall be called to assume their position with MST as soon as the funds is finally donated and remitted to MST or deed of donation or remission is executed. This project will commence immediately after availability of funds is irrevocably confirmed by the donor.

We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our highly motivated team in the following roles;

PROJECTS LEAD

Job purpose
The Project Lead is a key member of the senior management team and is responsible for identifying and facilitating the development of donor funded grant opportunities/proposals. He/she is also responsible for managing the compliance of all donor funded grants implemented by MST. Project Lead works closely with the project managers and the Health Services Department to coordinate, monitor and facilitate the activities of all donor funded activities ensuring that the projects contribute towards the achievement of the MST Power of 10 Strategy.
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Key Responsibility
● Business Development and Planning
● Project Management
● Research, Monitoring and Evaluation
● Ensure a high level of participation in and commitment to promotional/marketing plans and activities
● Team Leadership and Development

Minimum requirements
● Minimum of a University Degree in Health Science, Social Science, or International Development Management; Master Degree is preferable
● Knowledge of Clinical Health, Community Outreach, Family Planning and Social Marketing and advantage
● At least 5 years of experience in a management position, preferably in the health management, family planning, community development, and/or social marketing industry
• At least 5 years’ experience managing donor funded project cycles including technical and financial components

Mode of Application
If you feel that you are able to meet the requirements and you are motivated enough to be part of the team, please send your applications including a cover letter detailing your suitability and why you are interested in this post to the address below. Please indicate the work station of your interest.

Director of Human Resources and Administration
Marie Stopes Tanzania
P. O. Box 7072, Dar Es Salaam.
Telephone: +255 22 277 4991
E-mail: jobs@mst.or.tz

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: All applications should reach the addressee before 04/11/2014