LANES Deputy National Programme Coordinator- Based in Dodoma (REF NO: LANES/INCU/O 1/15)
BACKGROUND ,
Tanzania Mainland has been granted support from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) for the period 2014/15-2016/17 for implementation of the Primary and Adult and Non Formal Education Development Programmes, focusing on Improved Literacy and Numeracy Skills for children aged 5 to 13 years. The support will be provided through the Literacy and Numeracy Education Support (LANES) programme being implemented by three Ministries: Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MOEVT), Prime Minister's Office, Regional Administration and Local Government (PMORALG) and Ministry of Community Development, Gender and Children (MCDGC)
In order to ensure strong coordination of activities that are being implemented by different entities (Education Ministries, Institutes and CS0s) the Ministry has established a National Coordination Unit that is currently seeking to recruit the services of Specialists to be based in Dodoma and who will be responsible in ensuring effective implementation of the LANES activities under PMORALG.· I
LANES Deputy National Programme Coordinator- Based in Dodoma (REF NO: LANES/INCU/O 1/15)
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Education Coordination at PMORALG and the LANES National Coordinator at MOEVT, the successful applicant will be responsible in ensuring the Key Programme Results are realized through ensuring successful implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the LANES Key Priority Activities under PMORALG.
Duties and Responsibilities will include:
A. Programme Management:
i. Ensure LANES activities under PMORALG are optimally and timely implemented.
ii. Working with the Directors responsible at PMORALG provide support to region implementation teams to ensure that all LANES activities under the region are optimally implemented;
iii. Represent the LANES programme at education meetings at PMORALG; and as may be required' at MOEVT.
iv. Hold Consultations with Civil Society Organizations participating in implementation and or monitoring of LANES activities under PMORALG; and
v. Support the assessment and Monitoring of CSOS and Private Companies involved in the implementation of the LANES programme;
B. Programme Financial and Procurement Management
i. Ensure implementing Departments/personnel at PMORALG have a clear understanding of the financial and procurement regulations stipulated in the LANES Operations Manual and the GPE Grant Agreement between the Government of Tanzania and the Swedish Embassy.
ii. Participate in planning and budgeting process including handling budget revisions as may be required, expenditure tracklnq and all aspects of financial management of the programme;
iii. Participate in all budget planning, monitoring and financial reporting exercises with regular liaison with the Supervising Entity (The Swedish Embassy);
iv. Support PMORALG in effective management of the LANES finances and Coordination of Internal and external Audits.
v. Ensure expenditures are timely reported upon as it is indicated in the LANES Operations Manual
vi. Ensure the Procurement Plan is optimally implemented and procurement procedures are effectively followed.
C. Programme Planning Monitoring & Evaluation
i. Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation is done in line with the LANES Operations Manual and reporting schedules as may be set from time to time
ii. Assist in the monitoring of results and carrying out of assessments to inform on achievement of programme key results; Ensure that PMORALG M&E plan is well followed and regular review is conducted to track achievement of indicators.
iii. Ensure M&E is incorporated into all educational programme plans at PMORALG;
iv. Advise on technical assistance on issues pertaining to achievement of the LANES Objectives and Goals.
Key Qualifications and Experience
• A minimum of a Master's Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Economics or equivalent;
• Demonstrated capacity in Results Based Programme Management;
• Experience in Managing large scale donor funded education programmes;
• Demonstrated ability in coordination of multifaceted programmes requiring skills in relationship building and capacity development of key players.
• A clear Understanding of current Government structures in Financial Management and procurement procedures;
Terms of Employment:
Terms of Employment for all positions is a one year contract, renewable on a proven good performance. Salary is negotiable and will depend on candidates' experience
BACKGROUND ,
Tanzania Mainland has been granted support from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) for the period 2014/15-2016/17 for implementation of the Primary and Adult and Non Formal Education Development Programmes, focusing on Improved Literacy and Numeracy Skills for children aged 5 to 13 years. The support will be provided through the Literacy and Numeracy Education Support (LANES) programme being implemented by three Ministries: Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MOEVT), Prime Minister's Office, Regional Administration and Local Government (PMORALG) and Ministry of Community Development, Gender and Children (MCDGC)
In order to ensure strong coordination of activities that are being implemented by different entities (Education Ministries, Institutes and CS0s) the Ministry has established a National Coordination Unit that is currently seeking to recruit the services of Specialists to be based in Dodoma and who will be responsible in ensuring effective implementation of the LANES activities under PMORALG.· I
LANES Deputy National Programme Coordinator- Based in Dodoma (REF NO: LANES/INCU/O 1/15)
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Education Coordination at PMORALG and the LANES National Coordinator at MOEVT, the successful applicant will be responsible in ensuring the Key Programme Results are realized through ensuring successful implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the LANES Key Priority Activities under PMORALG.
Duties and Responsibilities will include:
A. Programme Management:
i. Ensure LANES activities under PMORALG are optimally and timely implemented.
ii. Working with the Directors responsible at PMORALG provide support to region implementation teams to ensure that all LANES activities under the region are optimally implemented;
iii. Represent the LANES programme at education meetings at PMORALG; and as may be required' at MOEVT.
iv. Hold Consultations with Civil Society Organizations participating in implementation and or monitoring of LANES activities under PMORALG; and
v. Support the assessment and Monitoring of CSOS and Private Companies involved in the implementation of the LANES programme;
B. Programme Financial and Procurement Management
i. Ensure implementing Departments/personnel at PMORALG have a clear understanding of the financial and procurement regulations stipulated in the LANES Operations Manual and the GPE Grant Agreement between the Government of Tanzania and the Swedish Embassy.
ii. Participate in planning and budgeting process including handling budget revisions as may be required, expenditure tracklnq and all aspects of financial management of the programme;
iii. Participate in all budget planning, monitoring and financial reporting exercises with regular liaison with the Supervising Entity (The Swedish Embassy);
iv. Support PMORALG in effective management of the LANES finances and Coordination of Internal and external Audits.
v. Ensure expenditures are timely reported upon as it is indicated in the LANES Operations Manual
vi. Ensure the Procurement Plan is optimally implemented and procurement procedures are effectively followed.
C. Programme Planning Monitoring & Evaluation
i. Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation is done in line with the LANES Operations Manual and reporting schedules as may be set from time to time
ii. Assist in the monitoring of results and carrying out of assessments to inform on achievement of programme key results; Ensure that PMORALG M&E plan is well followed and regular review is conducted to track achievement of indicators.
iii. Ensure M&E is incorporated into all educational programme plans at PMORALG;
iv. Advise on technical assistance on issues pertaining to achievement of the LANES Objectives and Goals.
Key Qualifications and Experience
• A minimum of a Master's Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Economics or equivalent;
• Demonstrated capacity in Results Based Programme Management;
• Experience in Managing large scale donor funded education programmes;
• Demonstrated ability in coordination of multifaceted programmes requiring skills in relationship building and capacity development of key players.
• A clear Understanding of current Government structures in Financial Management and procurement procedures;
Terms of Employment:
Terms of Employment for all positions is a one year contract, renewable on a proven good performance. Salary is negotiable and will depend on candidates' experience
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Mode of Application
Application letters duly accompanied with detailed CV and copies of relevant certificates/testimonials should be sent via APPLY NOW button below.
Or sent to the undersigned address before 24th September, 2015.
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Education and Vocational Training
7 Magogonl Street,
S. L. P. 9121,
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania
Application letters duly accompanied with detailed CV and copies of relevant certificates/testimonials should be sent via APPLY NOW button below.
Or sent to the undersigned address before 24th September, 2015.
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Education and Vocational Training
7 Magogonl Street,
S. L. P. 9121,
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania
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