Plan is an international child – centered Development Organization whose mission is to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of deprived children through a process that unites people across cultures and adds meaning and value to their lives. Plan has been working in Tanzania since 1991, supporting children and communities to gain better access to health, education, water, sanitation and hygiene, livelihoods and protection.
Plan International Tanzania now invites applications from suitable, qualified and experienced persons to fill the positions listed below to support our response to the Burundi Refugees in the new camps Kibondo (Nduta & Mtendeli). These positions are contingent upon approval of funds by the donor.
YOUTH CENTER COORDINATOR 1 POSITION KIBONDO
Job purpose and summary: Plan International will implement a new programming in Nduta and Mtendeli camps – Kibondo District – Kigoma Region to provide an improved access to protection services, essential items, life-skills training, income generating activities, sensitizations and recreational activities for Burundi refugee youths in Nduta and Mtendeli camps via the youth centers. The purpose of the job is to coordinate and ensure the effective implementation of this component of the GFFO project, the youth center coordinator will manage the Centre daily, call and chair regular management meetings, manage and Supervise staff working in the youth center, promote youth programs, Supervise and coordinate the implementation of all activities at the youth centers by ensuring maximum participation of the youth and the community members and links with other sectors.
Further the position holder will ensure that the project is implemented according to the agreed work plan and within budget limits. Also ensure compliance with donor and organization requirements, including the child protection policy and the code of conduct for Plan International staff and all its associated partners (local NGOs, consultants, incentive workers, etc.) Ensure community participation, monitor and evaluation of the program
Skill required for the job
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Working knowledge of Kirundi (desirable)
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate conflict-solving behaviors.
• Management and leadership skills.
• Skills in communicating with multicultural populations.
• Knowledge of child development and family interactions.
• Knowledge of PSS and interaction with problematic youths
• Effective organizational skills.
• Supervisory skills.
• Ability to build and foster collaborative working relationships with diverse stakeholders including project staff, partner staff, local government representatives
• Ability to monitor project results and expenditures against work plans
• Editing and report writing skills
• Strong facilitation and training skills to supervise the work of the staff involved in this programming
Qualifications and Experience
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar position within an International NGO and/or other youth related entities
• Professional experience interacting with partners and achieving project outcomes accordingly
• A bachelor degree in relevant areas such as social science/ development studies or equivalent work experience
PROJECT COORDINATOR 1 POSITION KIBONDO
Job purpose & summary: Plan International will implement a new programming in Nduta and Mtendeli camps – Kibondo District – Kigoma Region to engage youth and empowerment them through life-skills training, provision of necessary livelihood inputs/trainings and skills. To coordinate and ensure the effective implementation of the GFFO project, the project coordinator will oversee the activities in Nduta and Mtendeli camps and ensure that the project is implemented according to the agreed work-plan, project logframe and within budget limits.
In addition the position holder will ensure compliance with donor and organization requirements, including the child protection policy and the code of conduct for Plan International staff and all its associated partners (local NGOs, consultants, incentive workers, etc.) Further assist the MEAL officer and Manager to establish and maintain monitoring and evaluation system in accordance with donor requirements. Also identify needs and strengthen the capacities of staff, partners and local authorities in key areas of the program.
Skills required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Working knowledge of Kirundi (desirable)
• Ability to build and foster collaborative working relationships with diverse stakeholders including project staff, partner staff, local government representatives
• Ability to monitor project results and expenditures against work plans
• Editing and report writing skills
• Strong facilitation and training skills to supervise the work of the staff involved in this programming
• Strong People Leadership skills: teambuilding, coaching & mentoring of staff
Qualifications and Experience required
• At least 4 years of experience coordinating emergency projects within an International NGO
• Professional experience interacting with partners and achieving project outcomes accordingly
• A bachelor degree in relevant areas such as social science/ development studies or equivalent work experience
CHILD PROTECTION
Plan International Tanzania is a child centered organization. Protecting the rights of the children is of paramount interest to us. Subsequently, all short listed candidates will undergo a police vetting check for criminal offences particularly relating to any type of child abuse. The successful candidate will be required to sign and adhere to the Plan Tanzania child protection policy.
REMUNERATION
The above positions carry attractive remuneration as per Plan International Tanzania salary structure and incentive package.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Plan International Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer. Interested and qualified Tanzanians are invited to send their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, certificate copies of relevant education and professional qualifications together with names of three referees, and their contact. Therefore all applications should be sent torecruitment.tanzania@plan-international.org not later than 26th March, 2015. Applicants will be shortlisted and contacted as they come in basis.
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