Regional Coordinator : a) Lindi, b) Mtwara

Regional Coordinator, Duty station: a) Lindi, b) Mtwara

Responsibilities
The Regional Coordinator is responsible for
Independently managing the region in accordance with the order and project goals and activities agreed with the partner, team agreements and/or agreements with the superior
Providing professional advice to partners and cooperating with important stakeholders
Innovation and knowledge management and communication of innovations to a broad target group
Integrating results and experience into teamwork and the work of all relevant groups technical management of experts in the region

Tasks
1.Management responsibility
The regional coordinator

is responsible for the orders and measures in the programme that are assigned to him/her and for managing all staff members who report to him/her
Manages staff in accordance with management principles and guidelines to promote a sense of corporate identity, enable employees to carry out tasks independently and create scope for developing creativity and innovation
is responsible for recruiting, selecting, grading, planning the assignment of and professional development of staff members who report to him/her
is also responsible for monitoring, managing staff and ensuring that they provide cost-effective services
carries out the annual staff assessment and development talk for staff members : who report to him/her

2.Professional advisory services

The regional coordinator
advises partner institution(s) in order clarification, identifying needs, developing concepts and strategies, and provides technical input
participates in identifying needs for external support and advice, works on policy
recommendations and develops a strategic approach
contributes to preparing and implementing the coordination process, joint programme activities and work in the regions
formulates job descriptions and terms of reference and selects and supervises third parties in the course of carrying out programme activities, including performance evaluation
monitors the development and implementation of programme plans and activities in close consultation with counterparts develops and organises quality assurance measures and suggests necessary changes, improvements and initiatives
is responsible for seeing that the services provided by the region are aligned with the partner's needs

3.Networking and cooperation
The regional coordinator
ensures cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with partners; carries out PR work and cooperates with local communities, relevant organisations, non-governmental agencies and individuals in the programme environment and with other projects to improve and maintain good working relationships
communicates local interests and efforts, forwards these and encourages sharing ideas and information for the benefit of the programme
travels (abroad) in the region regularly, in accordance with project requirements

4.Knowledge management
The regional coordinator
draws up reports and presentation documents
formulates appropriate input for various programme reports including annual reports, and contributes to the other reports required by the programme manager and GIZ Head Office
assists with research activities and studies on political issues which benefit joint programmes.

5.Coordination tasks
The regional coordinator
is responsible for project planning for the region and develops project concepts and strategies, ensures implementation uses GIZ's Capacity Works to manage the region
coordinates and prioritises relevant project activities at local level in cooperation with the partners
manages and monitors the budget in consultation with the officer responsible for the contract and cooperation compiles the relevant information for joint activities and assignments
in the absence of the programme manager, takes appropriate measures to secure operation of the programme

C. Required Entry Qualifications and Competencies
Masters/MSc or doctorate in an area that is related to the programme objectives, with a focus on a relevant field at least 5 years' professional experience in a comparable position very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office) a proven track record in a managerial position fluent written and oral knowledge of the English language and a working knowledge of German
willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed corresponding measures are agreed with management

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested candidates are invited to send their application letter together with their CV and copies of certificates addressed GIZ Office, 65 Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road, attn. HR Department, P.O. Box 1519, Dar es Salaam .

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.