Area Programme Manager\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
\nLevel 2: the post holder will have access to personal data about children and\/or young people as part of their work.<\/p>\n
ROLE PURPOSE:<\/b><\/p>\n
Save the Children is seeking one Project Area\/Regional Manager for the USAID-funded Improved Nutrition for Better Life Program in Tanzania in Dodoma. This four-year program (October 2018- September 2022 ) will intensify and integrate nutritional support to targeted regions to improve the nutritional status for women of reproductive age. This target group includes pregnant and lactating women, adolescents and children under five years of age in Tanzania. In addition, the staff will also work closely to support the Government of Tanzania (GOT) and local NGOs working at the district, facility, and community levels to improve nutrition-related behaviors within households by promoting evidence-based nutrition specific and nutrition sensitive interventions, and in line with the GOT\u2019s National Multi-sectoral Nutrition Action Plan.<\/p>\n
SCOPE OF ROLE:<\/b>
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\n<\/b>Save the Children has been operational in Tanzania since 1986 providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered in support of Government of Tanzania priorities and policies both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, Health, nutrition and emergency response. In 2012, as part of a global reorganization process, Save the Children combined programmes of SCUK, SCUS, SC Sweden to create a single operation in Tanzania. We currently have an operational presence in Dodoma, Rukwa, Iringa, Morogoro , Zanzibar, Songwe, Kigoma and Dar es Salaam and we work through partners in other parts of the country.<\/p>\n
Reports to: Senior Field Operations Managers<\/p>\n
Role Dimensions: Should be willing to travel at least 50% of time in-country<\/p>\n
Number of direct reports: Institutional Strengthening Coordinator, Nutrition Coordinator, Livelihood Coordinator, 2 MEAL Coordinators, Finance Officer and CONNECT project coordinator, in Dodoma Field office<\/p>\n
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY<\/b><\/p>\n Programme management responsibilities<\/b><\/p>\n Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning \/ Research<\/b><\/p>\n Staff Management and Development<\/b><\/p>\n Save the Children representation<\/b><\/p>\n SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)<\/b><\/p>\n Accountability: QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE<\/b><\/p>\n Advanced degree in relevant field; professional qualification in project management desired; Closing date: 26 Dec 2019 \u2013 23:59 EAT<\/p>\n Location: Dodoma, Tanzania, United Republic of<\/p>\n Department: Programme Operations<\/p>\n Type: Fixed-term contract<\/p>\n Schedule: Full-time<\/p>\n\n
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\nHolds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
\nHolds the broader team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities
\nAmbition:
\nSets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and take responsibility for their own personal development
\nFuture orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale
\nCollaboration:
\nApproachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, managers, members and external partners and supporters
\nValues diversity and different people\u2019s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally.
\nCreativity:
\nDevelops and encourages new and innovative solutions
\nWilling to take disciplined risks
\nIntegrity:
\nHonest, encourages openness and transparency
\nCommitment to Save the Children values<\/p>\n
\nMinimum five years\u2019 experience in project management.
\nProven ability to prepare budgets, work plans and reports
\nStrong analytical, leadership and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations;
\nProven track record representing organizations in front of the government and donors at the highest levels
\nExperience as a coach\/mentor to train staff and develop operational and project management skills of colleagues;
\nExperience managing and monitoring sub-awards, including all partners;
\nDemonstrated capacity and prior experience in managing the personnel, administrative and logistical functions of programs and projects;
\nProven experience building the capacity of local NGOs and government bodies and collaborating closely with multi-level stakeholders;
\nExcellent oral and written communication skills in English required;
\nFamiliarity with the political, social, and cultural context of Tanzania.<\/p>\n