Purpose of the position:
To provide leadership and technical oversight for the effective implementation of the Global
Affairs Canada (GAC)-funded SUSTAIN MNCH II project, liaise with WV Canada
SUSTAIN
Program Manager on a regular basis and work closely with project staff and partner agencies
in Tanzania and Canada, to ensure efficiency and quality delivery of the program as per
GAC standards.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Strategic Engagement (Program Management):
Ensure all requirements of the implementation agreement between WV Canada and WV
Tanzania in executing the project are met according to specified timelines, methodologies
and quality standards.
Utilize Results Based Management tools to track program progress against objective
s and the set targets.
Work with project team in Canada and in Tanzania to interpret program interventions
to the field teams and jointly modify plans and management tools to respond to learning.
Provide technical support to project staff and implementation partners to deliver MNCH
interventions specified in the project design particularly in upgrading the selected health
facilities in Kasulu, Buhigwe and Kigoma rural districts to provide CEmONC and BEmONC
services in collaboration with the RMO and DMOs.
In consultation with WVC MNCH Program Manager & consultants, plan, coordinate and
facilitate capacity building for project staff, field partners and government staff to provide
quality safe motherhood and newborn care services.
Work closely with WV advocacy and gender specialists to ensure integration of
cross-cutting themes in the project in alignment with the GAC gender equality strategy.
Provide input to the design of learning and documentation component of the project
including baseline survey and support the execution of the same.
Knowledge Sharing:
Represent WV Tanzania in external inter-agency meetings and technical working
groups including safe motherhood TWG as needed.
Profile program results in appropriate documents and forums internally within WV
Partnership (e.g WV East Africa Regional events), and externally.
Participate in internal WV Communities of Practice and Interest Groups.
Business Relationships and Networking
Coordinate with finance, advocacy and management staff of WV-Tanzania and
WV- Canada to monitor program progress and manage for results.
In consultation with WV Canada MNCH Program Manager, liaise with GAC staff in
Dar-es-Salaam when warranted.
In coordination with Health and Nutrition Team Leader and PDQA director, manage
relationships with and facilitate engagement of partner agencies/stakeholders
involved in MNCH.
Business Relationships and Networking:
Coordinate with finance, advocacy and management staff of WV-Tanzania and
WV- Canada to monitor program progress and manage for results.
In consultation with WV Canada MNCH Program Manager, liaise with GAC staff in
Dar-es-Salaam when warranted.
In coordination with Health and Nutrition Team Leader and PDQA director, manage
relationships with and facilitate engagement of partner agencies/stakeholders
involved in MNCH.
Financial and non-Financial resource management:
Manage the WVT material and financial resources to ensure Stewardship and
accountability.
To provide leadership and technical oversight for the effective implementation of the Global
Affairs Canada (GAC)-funded SUSTAIN MNCH II project, liaise with WV Canada
SUSTAIN
Program Manager on a regular basis and work closely with project staff and partner agencies
in Tanzania and Canada, to ensure efficiency and quality delivery of the program as per
GAC standards.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Strategic Engagement (Program Management):
Ensure all requirements of the implementation agreement between WV Canada and WV
Tanzania in executing the project are met according to specified timelines, methodologies
and quality standards.
Utilize Results Based Management tools to track program progress against objective
s and the set targets.
Work with project team in Canada and in Tanzania to interpret program interventions
to the field teams and jointly modify plans and management tools to respond to learning.
Provide technical support to project staff and implementation partners to deliver MNCH
interventions specified in the project design particularly in upgrading the selected health
facilities in Kasulu, Buhigwe and Kigoma rural districts to provide CEmONC and BEmONC
services in collaboration with the RMO and DMOs.
In consultation with WVC MNCH Program Manager & consultants, plan, coordinate and
facilitate capacity building for project staff, field partners and government staff to provide
quality safe motherhood and newborn care services.
Work closely with WV advocacy and gender specialists to ensure integration of
cross-cutting themes in the project in alignment with the GAC gender equality strategy.
Provide input to the design of learning and documentation component of the project
including baseline survey and support the execution of the same.
Knowledge Sharing:
Represent WV Tanzania in external inter-agency meetings and technical working
groups including safe motherhood TWG as needed.
Profile program results in appropriate documents and forums internally within WV
Partnership (e.g WV East Africa Regional events), and externally.
Participate in internal WV Communities of Practice and Interest Groups.
Business Relationships and Networking
Coordinate with finance, advocacy and management staff of WV-Tanzania and
WV- Canada to monitor program progress and manage for results.
In consultation with WV Canada MNCH Program Manager, liaise with GAC staff in
Dar-es-Salaam when warranted.
In coordination with Health and Nutrition Team Leader and PDQA director, manage
relationships with and facilitate engagement of partner agencies/stakeholders
involved in MNCH.
Business Relationships and Networking:
Coordinate with finance, advocacy and management staff of WV-Tanzania and
WV- Canada to monitor program progress and manage for results.
In consultation with WV Canada MNCH Program Manager, liaise with GAC staff in
Dar-es-Salaam when warranted.
In coordination with Health and Nutrition Team Leader and PDQA director, manage
relationships with and facilitate engagement of partner agencies/stakeholders
involved in MNCH.
Financial and non-Financial resource management:
Manage the WVT material and financial resources to ensure Stewardship and
accountability.
Reporting:
Prepare regular program reports for submission to WV Canada and where
warranted, to other stakeholders.
Core values:
Provide spiritual support to staff of the division and reinforce the Core Values
to enable understanding of WV operations and culture.
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
A medical specialist with Master’s in public health, international health or
community health with experience in safe motherhood and newborn care
community-based interventions.
3-5 years’ experience in Results Based Management (RBM) in maternal,
newborn, child health and nutrition projects.
Previous experience in managing GAC-funded projects, GAC funding
requirements and RBM principles are definite assets.
Ability to negotiate partnerships and facilitate coordination among multiple
stakeholders
Strong communication skills, including report writing.
Other Competencies/Attributes:
Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational
diversities.
Perform other duties as required.
Working Environment / Conditions:
Work environment: Office-based with frequent travel to the field.
Travel: 50% Domestic/international travel is required.
Application Instructions:
Application Deadline: 16 Sep 2016
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