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POSITION TITLE: Project Manager

PROGRAM: Tanzania
LOCATION: Mbeya Region

PROJECTS: Eleanor Crook Foundation (ECF) RISE Nutrition Project

REPORTS TO: Director Health Program

About Catholic Relief Services (CRS):
Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.
CRS in Tanzania works in close collaboration with the Catholic Church and implements its programs through partnerships with local organizations, including the Catholic Church, other faith-based organizations and community entities for maximum impact and sustainability. CRS has been helping poor, vulnerable families improve their lives in Tanzania since 1962 through programming in agriculture/rural livelihoods, health (including nutrition, early childhood development, and HIV care and treatment), rural savings groups, microfinance, youth and WASH.

Job Summary
CRS Tanzania seeks qualified candidates to fill the position of Project Manager for its expected nutrition research project funded by Eleanor Crook Foundation (ECF) RISE. The Project targets the most vulnerable and underserved populations in rural Mbeya.
developing and implementing innovative privately-funded nutrition pilot projects, as well as providing overall technical leadership on the implementation of the upcoming ECF RISE project that. CRS, in collaboration with Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) and Emory University, intends to implement the ECF RISE nutrition project in Mbeya. This research project seeks to establish feasibility of introducing locally available African indigenous vegetables (AIV) in the complementary diets of children 6-23 months of age CRS is currently implementing a UNICEF-supported Accelerating Stunting Reduction Project (ASRP) in Mbeya region which focus on reduction of stunting among children under two, by addressing social and behavior change among pregnant women and mothers and caregivers of children under two years of age; its envisioned that the ECF RISE research will complement these current efforts under ASRP through developing locally-tailored messages around AIV consumption as a part of optimal Maternal Infant and Young Child and Adolescent Nutrition (MIYCAN) practices.
Successful Implementation of the ECF research is expected to improve the CRS efforts in integrating nutrition programming within its existing nutrition sensitive program within the country

Overall Responsibilities:

The Project Manager will provide overall technical leadership in developing and implementing the project work plan and manage the project budget, in collaboration with the country program office. He/she will be responsible for reporting and liaise with the CRS Dar office and the ECF periodically to ensure that tools, documents, technical reports and articles meet international standards for accuracy and delivery. The Manager will ensure the ECF project and other CRS nutrition pilot interventions are delivered effectively and efficiently, within budget, and are well documented with lessons learned.

Specific Responsibilities

Project Coordination:

§     The ECF Project Manager (PM) will provide technical oversight and leadership in the delivery of effective nutrition interventions for the ECF project, and support other privately-funded nutrition pilot and positioning projects

§     Lead coordination and project integration between project staff, consortium partners and local implementing partners.

§     Work closely with field staff to promote key nutrition practices among households and liaise with the donor and CRS Dar office.

§     Provide leadership for further development of collaboration among the nutrition stakeholders at district regional and national levels.

Program Quality:

§     Ensure joint (with relevant partners) preparation of annual implementation plans and quarterly detailed plans that incorporate CRS MEAL Policies and Procedures to ensure quality implementation.

§     Ensure that quality, timely, and efficient activities, outputs, and outcomes are generated in line with the project proposal and work plan.

§     Ensure effective integration of outputs as stipulated in the project proposal; coordinate project activities across the project’s area of influence.

§     Ensure that quality periodic progress and donor reports are prepared and delivered on time.

Partnership:

§     Establish strategic partnerships through donor engagement and working in close collaboration with the government and other key nutrition stakeholders.

§     Play a key role in identifying priority nutrition technical areas and prepositioning CRS for key funding opportunities.

§     At district level, work in collaboration with district multi-sectoral nutrition committees (DMNCs) to ensure their understanding and commitment for innovative approaches aimed at enhancing optimal nutrition among rural communities.

§     Represent CRS in nutrition forums at national and subnational levels, and actively participate in, and contribute to, relevant nutrition forums, networks, and technical working groups.

Finance and Budgeting

§     As budget manager for the project, oversee the preparation of the budget(s) for the project(s); monitor budget and plans throughout the year.

§     In collaboration with project accountants, monitor programmatic performance and financial expenditures and partner liquidations on a regular basis using existing monitoring tools and develop additional tools as appropriate.

§     In coordination with the project accountants, ensure that partners comply with all relevant financial management systems and processes including the CRS sub-recipient assessment policy.

Confidentiality:

§     Keep all documents and information related to CRS program activities, staff and development plans, partners and vendors confidential.

§     Report to management potential irregularities or any fraudulent behaviors such as influence-peddling, bribery, blackmail, or other forms of inappropriate behavior.

Supervisory responsibilities:

§     Manage the technical program staff working for the project(s) and relevant partner staff.

Desirable skills& qualifications:

§     Master's degree in human Nutrition, Home Economics or related field, with at least five years' experience working in nutrition and/or health programs in Tanzania

§     Experience in managing nutrition projects, excellent inter-personal skills with sensitivity to cultural diversity, communications and ability to work under minimal supervision.

§     Technical competency in nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive programming.

§     Up to date knowledge of current Nutrition Sector priorities and trends and GoT strategies on nutrition.

§     Fluency in English and Kiswahili, both written and spoken, is required.

§     Sound Experience in Planning and budget management

NOTE: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, competencies and responsibilities associated with the position

If you are interested and meet these minimum qualifications, please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae of no more than 3 pages with day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three referees to:

Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Tanzania Program

Apply Online Through

E-mail: tz_hr@global.crs.org

Note: Please indicate the Reference Number CRS/001/2017 on the Email subject.

Deadline for applications is 1st March 2017 COB.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.