Information Communication and Technology Manager (Mobile Technology)

Candidates must have legal authorization to work and currently reside in Tanzania.

The ICT Manager will provide technical leadership and implementation oversight for all of Nafaka’s evidenced-based ICT interventions. The position will be responsible for managing the development of the project knowledge management site, support the use and integration of multiple project hardware and software technologies, build the technology capacity of Nafaka project staff, and work with project teams to identify and implement high-impact ICT interventions to increase overall project outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

Provide leadership and vision in the application and use of ICT to increase agricultural productivity, competitiveness, and general food security.
Represent Danya before stakeholders and oversee the implementation of Nafaka ICT activities.
Establish and maintain a productive relationship with key stakeholders, including government officials, NGOs, and community groups for smooth implementation.

Management

Work collaboratively with Nafaka project staff and Danya regional staff to ensure proper financial projections, reporting, spending, and compliance with project terms and conditions.
Ensure all ICT deliverables are met on time and of high quality.
Promote and support the dissemination of best practices among the project teams.
Ensure the quality of the technical deliverables of ICT consultants and programmers.
Contribute to timely, accurate, and appropriate reporting of program activities and results to the donor, including progress reports and annual reports.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Computer Science degree with postgraduate-level training preferred
A minimum of 6+ years of ICT-related activities
Significant experience in design and development of technology solutions to increase international development project impact with a preference for food security activities
Design and management experience with Web-based, database, and mobile applications
Ability to lead the ICT technical approach across multiple activities
Excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills
Strong change management, results-oriented, and decision-making skills
Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines, and intense pressure to perform
Fluency in English
Ability to travel nationally and internationally
Work collaboratively with other project team members to ensure necessary program planning, development, resource availability, and management activities function smoothly and efficiently
A team player accustomed to building team capacity, delegating working teams, and developing communities of learning among host country partners and counterparts

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

Project work experience with open-source technology
Experience developing successful, replicable, and sustainable projects
Expertise in research to practice – identifying best practices and adapting them to program realities