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.
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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
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Strong
verbal and written communication skills in English
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Working
knowledge of Kirundi (desirable)
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Be
a positive role model and demonstrate conflict-solving behaviors.
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Management and
leadership skills.
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Skills in
communicating with multicultural populations.
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Knowledge of
child development and family interactions.
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Knowledge of PSS
and interaction with problematic youths
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Effective
organizational skills.
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Supervisory
skills.
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Ability
to build and foster collaborative working relationships with diverse
stakeholders including project staff, partner staff, local government
representatives
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Ability
to monitor project results and expenditures against work plans
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Editing
and report writing skills
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Strong
facilitation and training skills to supervise the work of the staff involved
in this programming
Qualifications and Experience
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At
least 3 years of experience in a similar position within an International NGO
and/or other youth related entities
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Professional
experience interacting with partners and achieving project outcomes
accordingly
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A
bachelor degree in relevant areas such
as social science/ development studies or
equivalent work experience
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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
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Strong
verbal and written communication skills in English
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Working
knowledge of Kirundi (desirable)
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Ability
to build and foster collaborative working relationships with diverse
stakeholders including project staff, partner staff, local government
representatives
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Ability
to monitor project results and expenditures against work plans
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Editing
and report writing skills
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Strong
facilitation and training skills to supervise the work of the staff involved
in this programming
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Strong
People Leadership skills: teambuilding, coaching & mentoring of staff
Qualifications
and Experience required
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At
least 4 years of experience coordinating emergency projects within an
International NGO
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Professional
experience interacting with partners and achieving project outcomes
accordingly
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A
bachelor degree in relevant areas such
as social science/ development studies or
equivalent work experience
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Job purpose & summary: Plan International will implement a
new program in Nduta and Mtendeli camps to engage youth and empower them
through life-skills training, provision of necessary livelihood
inputs/trainings and skills. To ensure effective implementation of the GFFO
project, the data management officer
is responsible for refugees data collection, determines data needed to be
collected and the appropriate data resources for specific project; s/he also
provides a broad range of services related to the input, quality
(standardization and training), and report generation of data supporting the
Kibondo team.
Skills required
Key responsibilities – Key End
results of the Position
Qualifications and Experience
required
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At
least three years’ experience in related field. Experience with refugees will
be an added advantage
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Bachelor
degree in Social science, Monitoring and Evaluation, Data management or its
equivalent
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Professional
experience in Data management.
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Job purpose & summary: Plan International will implement a
new program in Nduta and Mtendeli camps to engage youth and empower them
through life-skills training, provision of necessary livelihood
inputs/trainings and skills. To ensure
the effective implementation of the GFFO project, the case management Field
Officer is the central role in emergency response with interface between Plan
International and the children,
caregivers as well as partner agencies .The Field Officer’s key
responsibility is ensuring that refugee children receive timely and
appropriate services The field officer
has overall supervision of case management assistants
Skills required
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PR
skills to facilitate smooth
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Ability
to resolve wide range of challenges which occur in managing
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Editing
and reporting writing skills
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Strong
management and leadership skills to supervise case management assistants.
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Strong
leadership skills: team building, coaching and mentoring of staff.
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Ability
to identify, screen and conduct assessment for unaccompanied and separated
children.
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Capacity
building skills for Children, parent and community
Key Responsibilities- Key End Results of Position
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Responsible
for identifying , screening and
conducting assessments for
unaccompanied and separated children (UASCs)
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Ensuring that all identified UASCs are registered into CPIMs and each child
given individualised code
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Prepare and submit case records/ documents for
case conferencing/ BID panels
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Assigning registered children to case management
assistants and social workers for case
opening and follow-up
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Work closely with data management coordinator to
produce weekly and monthly reporting
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Provide technical and management leadership to
Case Management Assistants and Social Workers
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Develop work plan and oversee the implementation
of case management activities
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Develop capacity building for children, parents
and community members
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Offer continuous support to staff to ensure that
are aware and follow case management
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Ensure all staff understand different needs of
children and youth and respond appropriately
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Dealing with Problems:
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The position involves resolving a wide range of
challenges which occur in managing different people with different background
and culture.
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The position holder will be required to
demonstrate attributes such as honest and trustworthy, respectful, possess
cultural awareness and sensitivity, be flexible and demonstrate sound work
ethics.
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S/he will demonstrate the ability to solve
problems, be creative while providing support.
Qualifications
and Experience
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Bachelor degree in social work, Social Sciences, psychology, or its
equivalent
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Three years’ experience in related field.
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Experience with refugees will be an added
advantage
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Good knowledge of computer applications
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Must be familiar with the context and sensitivity
of accountability programming
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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 to recruitment.tanzania@plan-international.org not later than 29th March, 2016. Applicants will be shortlisted and contacted as they come in basis.