PROGRAM CONSULTANT



PROGRAM CONSULTANT-WORLD RENEW

 

World Renew (formerly CRWRC) is an international disaster response, development, and justice organization serving in 40 countries worldwide. When disasters strike, World Renew is there – whether in North America or around the world – to provide emergency and long-term assistance to help people get back on their feet.  In communities of poverty, World Renew also provides long-term development programs. These are carried out in partnership with local churches and community organizations that understand local needs and can tap in to local resources. Together, World Renew and its partners help individuals, families and entire communities free themselves from the chains of poverty and build up a better future. 

 



World Renew, an agency of the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA), has a full time opening for a Program Consultant in Tanzania.  We require someone who has a proven track record in partner consultations on program quality, implementation and management, as well as organizational governance and resource development experience. This position also has a specific responsibility for developing a plan, within the overall Tanzania strategy, for the Lake Zone partners and programming, and shares responsibility to ensure that in-country and regional strategies are in alignment with the agency’s long range plan.  Please visit our website at www.worldrenew.net/careers for more information; to apply, submit your current resume, a cover letter indicating your relevant skills and experience and your response to the downloadable follow-up questions to lchiarot@worldrenew.net.  Application deadline is February 2, 2015.

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HEAD OF PROJECTS

HEAD OF PROJECTS-SMART CODES

Company Overview

SMART CODES is a technology service company that develop solutions for web, mobile, digital platforms and everything in between that leverage the power of digital.

Job Description:  

We are looking for “Head of Projects” who wants to make an immediate impact.

As “Head of Projects” you will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, quality control and completion of specific projects to ensure consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals.

Our “Head of Projects” must have extensive experience managing projects from kick-off to go-live. The ability to work with clients and team members is critical to the success of this role.  You must have the ability to multi task and enhance a team environment. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and implementation of SMART CODES client projects
• Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables per client’s needs
• Define project tasks and resource requirements
• Develop full scale project plans using Project Insight and Microsoft Project and Excel
• Work with client to satisfactorily plan and schedule project timelines to guarantee on-time delivery for client
• Track project deliverables and communicate with clients to deliver on-time and within scope
• Provide direction and support to project team
• Keep C.E.O updated on progress of all projects
• Analyze business/technical requirements and objectives, perform fit/gap analysis, and provide client recommendations.
• Document all client engagements including the creation of design documents, technical specifications, process documentation, specification, system deployment documents, system integration and interface documents and reports as necessary
• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve defined project outputs
• Provide project management expertise throughout entire project

Desired Skills and Experience

Job Related Experience:

• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to communicate and work as a team player
• Communicating effectively with team members and clients
• Ability to effectively train clients and junior level consultants

Required Skills and Abilities:

• 3+ years proven experience as a Project Leader and/or PMP Certification is REQUIRED
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies
• 2+ years experience in technology and digital is PREFERRED

Minimum Education/Certification

• Educational Experience: B.A./B.Sc. in related field is required
• PMP certification or equivalent experience
• 3+ years with a top tier consulting firm preferred

  Additional Information:

Position Title: Head of projects

Position Report To: CEO

Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with experience

Type: Full-time

Sound like a career you'd like to pursue?

How To Apply: To be considered for this opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter to [ jobs@smartcodes.co.tz ]

**Foreign nationals and/or Tanzanians with foreign education/experience are encouraged to apply.

For more information, visit our website: www.smartcodes.co.tz

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LEGAL ADVISOR EXPERT IN PROPERTY AND HUMAN RIGHTS

LEGAL ADVISOR EXPERT IN PROPERTY AND HUMAN RIGHTS

THE ORGANIZATION

Community of Volunteers for the World (CVM) has over 30 years’ experience in the implementation of development projects in East Africa countries  and 14 years’ experience in tackling the spread of HIV/AIDS epidemic in Ethiopia and Tanzania. Since 2004  CVM is in Tanzania working to support most vulnerable groups in collaboration with Government  Departments, Religious Institutions as well as all sectors of Civil Society at all levels. Nowadays CVM is  working in Bagamoyo District implementing activities dealing with GBV, girls’ right to education, women and  local associations empowerment and HIV/AIDS prevention.  CVM philosophy is to promote the multi-sectorial approach in addressing the problem of HIV/AIDS, to build  the capacity of civil society to address the problems with local people take a leading role in finding their own  solutions in addressing the problem.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Starting from January 2015 CVM will implement a new project in Bagamoyo District to support local community to face challenges due to the construction of the new port.

For the implementation of the new project CVM is looking for a legal advisor competent in land grabbing

(property rights) and human rights.

The main tasks will be:

§  trainings on property rights for local communities

§  legal assistance to small land owners

§  trainings on workers’ rights and gender issues (bar workers)

§  legal assistance to GBV victims

The activities will mainly be conducted at village level.

 REQUIREMENTS

§  postgraduate degree in law, social sciences and human rights

§  at least one year of professional experience aslegal advisor on issues regarding land grabbing

§  knowledge and expertise on gender issues and specifically GBV is an asset

§  having worked for an NGO or local associations is an asset

§  experience in conducting trainings and mentoring activities for local communities is a strong asset

§  proficient knowledge in english and swahili is mandatory

§  strong written and verbal communication skills

§  good computer skills

§  capacity to work in multicultural teams

§  keen sense of ethics, integrity, credibility and commitment

§  share the NGO vision

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Those interested in this position may apply by submitting their CV and cover letters sending the application at

interviewcvm@gmail.com

Apply before the 31^st  day of January 2015

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LEGAL OFFICER II POSITION-TBS

Legal Officer II POSITION DESCRIPTION-tanzania bureau of standards

QUALIFICATIOIN AND EXPERIENCE

§  Holder of LLB from a recognized institution and

§  Who has successfully completed law school.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

§  Reports to Head of Legal Unit

§  Assists in preparation of legal forms and documents for the Bureau

§  Assists in indexing, filling and registering Government/TBS notices and all other
legal documents5

§  Assists in dealing with legal routine matters and correspondence addressed to or
involving the Bureau

§  Assists in filing and appearing for criminal and civil proceedings in court on behalf of
the Bureau

§  Assists in compiling evidence relevant to court cases involving the Bureau

§  May represent the Bureau in courts of law

§  Assists in drafting legal documents as may be required by the Head of Legal Unit

§  Assists in preparation of draft amendments to the Standards Act

§  Assists in recommending improvements in Bureau’s regulations in line with
Standards Act

§  Assists in the interpretation of laws and other legal documents

§  Performs any other duties as may be assigned by Head of Legal
Unit

DURATION OF CONTRACT
Two years Contract renewable upon satisfactory performance and needs of the Bureau
at material time except for the post of Senior Planning Officer II which will be for
unspecified period.

REMUNERATION
All above vacancies carry on attractive remuneration package and fringe benefits in
accordance to the qualifications and experience stated in the specific vacant post.

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply by sending their handwritten application letters attached with copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
ii. The CV must incorporate contact details including telephone numbers, email addresses and three referees with their telephone numbers and addresses.
iii. Form IV and Form VI result slips are strictly not accepted
iv. Age limit is 35 years for all posts
v. All applicants must be ready to work at any station in Tanzania
vi. The applications should reach the address below on or before 19.01.2014
vii. Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the interview.
viii. Applicants who are currently employed in the public service should route their
application letters through their respective employers.
ix. HAND DELIVERED IS NOT ALLOWED.

Director General,
Tanzania Bureau of Standards,
P. O. Box 9524,
DAR-ES-SALAAM

 

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PROJECT LEGAL OFFICER POSITION AT WDVPO

PROJECT LEGAL OFFICER-WOMEN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ORGANISATION (WDVPO)

WDVPO formerly known as WOSCA is a non-governmental organization dedicated to work with women, youths, families and communities to overcome domestic violence.

Our Vision is “Members of community in Muleba District live peaceful and joyful life without Discrimination and gender violence ‘

WDVPO is looking for recruiting the enthusiastic and energetic suitable qualified Tanzanian citizen to fill the following position

 

Job title: Project Legal officer

Location base: headquarter Nshamba-Muleba

 

Major responsibilities- 

Prepares legal documents (Contracts, Deeds, etc).

Prepares pleadings.

Participates in negotiations with outside parties.

Provides legal advice to the Authority and our clients.

Provides legal opinion on matters relating to probates and administration.

Appears and litigates cases in Courts of Law.

Assigns indexes, files, register authority notices and all other legal documents and ensure their safe custody.

Compiles relevant evidence for Court cases involving the Authority and the clients.

Attends registration of all legal documents and probate matters.

Manage all Authority legal related dealings/ matters

 

• Qualifications

Diploma or advanced diploma in Law.

He or She should be computer literate.

• Experience, skills and ability
• 2-4 years project activities.
• Strong , communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills 
• Experience in working with donor funded projects.

            Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Kiswahili.

How to apply:

If you believe you are the ideal candidate we are looking for, please submit your application, curriculum vitae indicating your present employer and position, day time telephone number and copies of relevant credentials with at least (two) referees to The board chairman WDVPO,  P.O. Box 254, MULEBA.  Or by Email dvporg@ymail.com

For more information you can call +255 765419830

Closing date for applications: 19^th January  2015

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UNFPA PROGRAMME OFFICER

UNFPA Programme Officer (Population and Development) POSITION DESCRIPTION

From The Guardian

UNFPA Programme Officer (Population and Development)
Dar es Salaam
UNFPA Tanzania Country Office
Tanzanian  Nationals Only

The UNFPA Tanzania Cou ntry Office seeks a professional to support the Government efforts to ensure that population  issues are central to national initiatives to promote social economic development in the context of national development processes and plans through the implementation of the United Nations Development Assistance Plan (UNDAP). This position is based in the Population and Development team, and the incumbent will report to the Assistant Representative and will be under the overall supervision of the Deputy Representative. '
The incumbent is expected to work closely with the entire programme team including those working in other components and also maintain constructive collaborative partnership with the entire CO team.
To this end the Program Officer has the following functions as per detailed Terms of Reference posted on the UNFPA Tanzania Country Office website accessible via URL http://tanzania.unfpa.org.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are kindly requested to send their CV and PH form which can be accessed through (http://www.unfpa.org/employment/docs/p-11.doc) along with a cover letter to UNFPA's Office in Dar es Salaam .
Please indicate clearly in the cover letter the post reference, otherwise your application may not be considered.
Applicants will 'be short-listed on the basis of their qualifications and work experience. Only the short-listed candidates will be invited for interview.

Application Deadline: Application Deadline: 23 Jan 2015

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PROJECT VOLUNTEERS

Project Volunteers-restless development tanzania

We are recruiting 19 volunteers for our exciting consortium election project ‘FAHAMU, ONGEA, SIKILIZWA’ project. The project aims to improve capacities of young people to participate in the election process as future voters, monitors, and contestants.

We will achieve this by educating young people on the process, their rights, and their responsibilities as citizens; activate young people to register, vote, and take part in the elections in other roles (such as monitors and contestants), and work closely with the electoral bodies to ensure young people have space to participate. This project will be implemented on the ground by a team of skills Restless Development alumni and community volunteers in eighteen regions of the country.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

If you are interested go to "www.restlessdevelopmenttz.wordpress.com" to download application form and job description. Remember to send your application before the closing date. Please Note, Resumes, Cover letters or certificate will not be considered.

Application Deadline: 18th January 2015

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