Project Assistant Child Protection - Mtwara - Tanzania

Objective of the position

To support the implementation of the Child Protection project in Mtwara and to support Mtwara CP project partners to deliver effective and efficient services to vulnerable children, in line with TdH Netherlands (TdH) strategy, policies and procedures.

Position within the organisation

Reports hierarchically to the Project Coordinator Child Protection Mtwara.

Responsibilities and Results

Mtwara Project support functions

1.Contribution to the development and implementation of Mtwara Project strategies/plans

• As part of a team translate developments and situation specific information into Mtwara Regional strategies for child protection.
• Give input to an operational plan/ strategy for Mtwara and/ or interventions.
• Generate an individual implementation work-plan in line with agreed-on project.

Result:Improved quality and effective and efficient implementation of Mtwara strategies/ plans.

2.Programme results for the assigned part of the Mtwara Project portfolio

• Support implementation and monitoring of Mtwara Child Protection Programmes, including working with corporate sector, unions and large multinational companies as well as government ministries
• Support logistics and agendas for the training, meetings and learning processes with relevant stakeholders in Mtwara
• Maintain clear files and support the development of reports concerning results achieved and activities implemented, as per the TDH guidelines and in close cooperation with the Project Coordinator and Finance Officer in Mtwara.
• Support and monitor the programme and project partners through regular communications and programme visits and ensure that programme commitments as per partner agreements are being fulfilled.
• Support the Project Coordinator in the development of case studies, marketing communication information and materials, e.g. for the newsletters, radio programme and progress reports.
• Maintain the project database and regularly update project documentation, contact details, files for reference by all concerned.

Result: Improved quality of programmes, maximum results at beneficiary level andsufficient quality information to the donors.

3.Contribution to networking and fundraising

• Support the project coordinator where he/she is representing Terre des Hommes e.g. in official events, launch of the programme and other communications.
• Assist the project coordinator in participating in relevant meetings and networks adding value to project functions.
• Support and advice on partnerships and networking with relevant similar INGO/organisations, government departments and local partners.

Result: Improved quality of project implementation, increased visibility of Terre des Hommes and increased knowledge on relevant themes.

Project partner support functions

4.Supportive partnership environment

• Work on and maintain a good working relationship with project partners.
• Enhance mutual understanding, cooperation and respect for respective responsibilities without compromising on supervisory responsibilities.

Result: A supportive partnership environment which can be the basis for capacity building.

5.Support capacity building of partners for assigned part of partner and programme portfolio

• Apply TdH tools in organisational assessment, M&E and capacity building.
• Identify together with project partners areas for further improvement on management and/ or programme quality and define frameworks, procedures and indicators oriented towards improved project management.
• Support the capacity building training in line with the desired outputs and sustainability of results of the Mtwara project.
• Inform the project coordinator on project quality by maintaining an overview of supported projects and monitoring/evaluating the quality of work and results. Ensure that project partners follow the terms and conditions of the signed agreements; facilitate them to keep track of key factors in project management, implementation and monitoring of results.

Result: Improved quality of projects and assistance to beneficiaries,efficiency, effectiveness of the desired outputs and sustainability of results.

6.Other responsibilities

• When requested, perform other duties as deemed relevant by the project coordinator for the programmes department.
• Perform other duties as relevant for the Mtwara project in consultation with the project coordinator.

Result: Contribute to improve quality in programme development and management.

Knowledge and experience

• Knowledge of child rights and child protection.
• Three years of experience in a similar position in a similar project.
• Knowledge of and experience in project planning, project cycle management and logical framework
• Experience with Child Rights programmes / child protection systems
• Knowledge of the political, religious and social structures of the respective country/ region and the relevant languages
• Excellent writing skills in English, an additional language is an asset

This position requires frequent travel within Mtwara region.

HOW TO APPLY:

Application procedure (refer to code PA CP/TZ/Mtwara for this position)

Terre des Hommes Netherlands offers the selected candidate a competitive package of Secondary benefits entailing a monthly gross salary based on existing salary scales. Candidates are invited to send their application letter (including your motivation), resume and at least two professional references by e-mail to: E-mail Address: tanzania@tdh.nl

Applications open to National staff only

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted within a week after the closing date.