Chief of Party, Cash Transfer Program Tanzania

Location: Tanzania
Division: Media, Civil Society and Technology
Reports To: Director
Date Posted: 1/3/2013
Application Deadline: 2/15/2013

Position Summary

IREX seeks a Chief of Party to direct an anticipated USAID-funded Cash Transfer Program in Tanzania. The purpose of this project is to provide cash transfers to young girls to address their heightened vulnerability to HIV infection. The Chief of Party is the senior leadership position with overall responsibility for meeting program objectives.

The position is contingent on funding.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide vision and strategic direction for the program

• Develop and implement a plan of activities to meet program objectives

• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with local civil society and media organizations

• Serve as primary liaison with the donor

• Coordinate with local, regional and international organizations active in the civil society and media sectors

• Manage and mentor project staff

• Coordinate with home office

• Oversee project budgeting and ensure budget discipline

• Oversee monitoring, evaluation and reporting on program activities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive management experience on similar HIV/AIDS prevention programs targeting youth.

• Master’s degree in Development Management, International Relations, International Development, Child Welfare, or other relevant field of study

• Technical experience relating to youth livelihoods, child welfare, human capital development,, HIV/AIDS prevention, and cash transfer programming.

• Experience mentoring local staff and organizations and transferring skills and knowledge.

• Experience working in civil society in Tanzania or the region strongly preferred.

• Experience managing USAID projects as Chief of Party preferred.

• Demonstrated capabilities in developing excellent collaborative working relationships with counterparts, international organizations, and donors strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop staff, manage budgets and plan strategically and creatively to meet specified objectives.

• Strong representational and organizational skills required.

• Ability to function professionally and effectively in verbal and written English required. Kiswahili language skills a plus.