Employment Opportunities in Tanzania

Youth Policy and Advocacy Coordinator Tanzania

(Based in Dar with regular in-country travel) Approx gross salary = 17,622,492Tsh per annum. Net = 12,344,172Tsh per annum Restless Development is the leading youth-led development agency. We have been working in Tanzania since 1993 and have established an impressive track record in delivering grassroots impact through youth led development programmes aligned to the Government of Tanzania’s poverty reduction plans and Millennium Development Goals. We are entering an ambitious new strategic plan from 2011-2015 focused in the areas of sexual reproductive health and rights, livelihoods and employment, and civic participation. We are seeking a talented and motivated Youth Policy and Advocacy Coordinator to lead our policy and advocacy efforts.

Your role will support Restless Development to develop a clear advocacy strategy which places young people as positive agents of change in Tanzania within the goal areas, and to support strategic partnerships with government and civil society. You will work closely with our rural and national teams to bring evidence based learning and research into the policy making environment enabling Restless Development to influence policy and practice. You will train and coach our staff, volunteers, partners and stakeholders to participate more effectively in policy and advocacy processes from community to national level in Tanzania.

You will be a talented individual who is committed to youth led development and passionate about promoting participatory approaches to advocacy. You will have previous experience in working in policy analysis, advocacy, and youth participation in decision making (or other target groups). You will be an excellent communicator (verbal and written) in English and Swahili, and will demonstrate confidence and tact in working with our stakeholders. You will be a talented self starter who can work as part of a team, and be committed to our mission and values.

The job description and application form are available at: www.restlessdevelopment.org/work-with-us To apply, please submit your completed application form to: jobstanzania@restlessdevelopment.org Please note CVs will not be accepted. Deadline: 6pm Tanzania time on Sunday 9 October 2011. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted

Southern Highlands Programme Manager Tanzania



(Iringa based with regular in-country travel)

Approx gross 22,819,008Tsh per annum or net 15,617,976Tsh per annum

Restless Development is the leading youth-led development agency working in Africa and South Asia. We are seeking an outstanding programmes manager to join our team in Tanzania. You will oversee our programmes in Iringa, Ruvuma and Mbeya. Working with a talented team of programme coordinators heading each regional unit, and operating in over 70 placement communities with approximately 130 community and national volunteers, you will be a strong in volunteer management and support, and programme development and partnerships. We are entering an ambitious new strategic phase from 2011-2015, and this role will lead on providing management support across the Southern Highlands programme, ensuring consistency in all aspects of programme design and delivery across the programme, piloting and sharing of good practices, increasing our impact in newer thematic areas (civic participation and livelihoods), and strengthening our existing work in sexual and reproductive health and rights.

This programme is developed around the ‘direct delivery’ approach in which Restless Development identifies, recruits, and trains young Tanzanians as expert volunteers to support local stakeholders to implement community based initiatives through a peer education approach in the areas of SRHR, livelihoods and employment, and civic participation. From this, we are now increasing our work policy monitoring and advocacy, engaging our alumni in rural communities, and strengthening partnerships with local government and local civil society.

You will be an experienced programme manager with expertise is community based development, volunteer management, and with strong work-based experience in at least two of our development goals. You will have experience working with excluded target groups. You will be committed to ensuring participatory approaches in all aspects of programme development, and will ensure involvement of your team, our volunteers, partners and stakeholders. You will maintain the highest standards in programme quality and financial management. You will be committed to youth led development, and be part of our Management Committee.

The job description and application form are available at: www.restlessdevelopment.org/work-with-us.

To apply, please submit your completed application form to: jobstanzania@restlessdevelopment.org. Please note CVs will not be accepted.

Deadline: 6pm Tanzania time on Sunday 9 October 2011. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

Next Generation Leaders Programme Manager



(Based in Dar es Salaam, with regular in-country travel)

Approx gross salary: 25,519,104Tsh per annum. Net = 17,319,036Tsh per annum

Restless Development is the leading youth-led development agency working in Africa and South Asia. We are seeking an outstanding programmes manager to join our team in Tanzania and to oversee our next generation leaders programme which works closely with our former volunteers and young people out of school in disadvantaged urban settings across Tanzania.

We are entering an ambitious new strategic plan from 2011-2015. This role lead on developing our programme strategy for working with our national alumni and working with young people out of school in particular youth camps. You will lead a young talented team focusing on policy and advocacy, youth entrepreneurship and youth group capacity building, and careers and employment development, and helping our talented alumni to continue making significant contributions to development beyond volunteering with us.

You will be an experienced programmes manager with experience in community development, advocacy, and working with young people as clients and agents of change in development. You will be a strong communicator (verbal and written), with experience in representation at a high level with government and civil society partners. You will be personally committed to the promotion of youth led development and empowerment of women and girls. You will be a talented individual who will be part of our Management Committee, and will proactively engage in supporting leadership of the organisation. Within this body you will provide technical advice on programmes. The Management Committee will work closely with you to ensure they and their teams meet all key performance objectives in relation to your area of work.

For further information including the job description and application form are available at: www.restlessdevelopment.org/work-with-us

To apply, please submit your completed application form to: jobstanzania@restlessdevelopment.org

Please note CVs and covering letters will not be accepted.

Deadline: 6pm Tanzania time on Sunday 9 October 2011. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted

Finance and Administration Manager, Restless Development Tanzania



Finance and Administration Manager, Restless Development Tanzania (Based in Iringa Head Office with regular in-country travel)

Approx gross salary: 21,984,712Tsh per annum or Net = 15,069,744Tsh per annum Restless Development is the leading youth-led development agency working in Africa and South Asia. We are seeking an outstanding finance manager to join our talented team in Tanzania. We are entering an ambitious new strategic plan from 2011-2015, and this role will lead on all aspects financial management and accounting within the organisation ensuring transparency and accountability by meeting Restless Development compliance standards.

This role will involve maintaining oversight of our income, cash flows, accounting, and financial practices across four offices in Tanzania (Iringa, Mbeya, Ruvuma and Dar Es Salaam). With the support of a talented team of five finance staff you will work closely with the programmes directorate ensure high quality operational and project budgets are developed, and managed. You will work closely with the Country Director, Fundraising Partnerships Manager and Senior Manager of Programmes to ensure highest standards in donor budget submissions and financial reporting.

You will be an experienced finance manager, preferably a fully or part qualified management accountant. You will have previous experience of human resource management and capacity building, including distance support preferably within the NGO sector. You will be a talented individual who adapts easily in a changing environment. As part of our Management Committee you will provide technical advice financial management and planning. You will be committed to strengthening value for money, and in upholding our mission and values.

For information on the post, the job description and application form please visit: www.restlessdevelopment.org/work-with-us

Please submit your completed application: jobs@restlessdevelopment.org (CVs will not be accepted)

Deadline: 6pm Tanzania time, Friday 16 October 2011. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted

Finance and Administration Assistant (APC level) – Mbeya and Ruvuma



2 X Finance and Administration Assistant (APC level) – Mbeya and Ruvuma (Based in Mbeya or Ruvuma with occasional in-country travel)

Approx gross salary: 10,230,228Tsh per annum . Net = 7,687,044Tsh per annum

Restless Development is the leading youth-led development agency working in Africa and South Asia. We are seeking two outstanding Finance and Administration Assistants (APC level) to join our team in Tanzania based in either Mbeya or Ruvuma.

We are entering an ambitious new strategic plan from 2011-2015, and this role will lead on financial management assistant and accounting within the organisation ensuring transparency and accountability of our finances by meeting Restless Development standards and ensuring compliance with donor and government policies.

This is a key position within our programmes team, with coordination and management of our Finance in Mbeya or Ruvuma region. You will be a committed and talented individual who will provide technical advice financial management and planning, and Maintaining Programme Office accounting records in accordance with Restless Development Financial Procedures and Reports, Assisting in the Programme Office Budgeting progress and Undertaking office administrative duties, in collaboration with the finance manager. You will be committed to upholding our financial policies and procedures and obtaining value for money, you will be a role model to our staff and stakeholders at all times, and will be a smart and friendly member of the team. The job description and application form are available at: www.restlessdevelopment.org/work-with-us. To apply, please submit your completed application form to: jobstanzania@restlessdevelopment.org. Please note CVs and covering letters will not be accepted. Deadline: 6pm Tanzania time, 30 September 2011. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.