CRS Tanzania Country Program
VACANCY
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
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.
As an
equal opportunity employer, CRS will recruit, hire, train and promote persons
solely on their qualifications and abilities
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