JOB
DESCRIPTION: PROJECT IGA OFFICER
Organizational Profile: Agape
AIDS Control
Programme (AACP) was established on 24th of January, 2006 as a CBO working to
cover Shinyanga Region and later
registered as an NGO on 24th June, 2009 by the Ministry of Community
Development, Gender and Children and was issued with the Reg. 00NGO/00003233
under the NGOs Act of 2002, 12 (2) Tanzania Laws. AACP is a Non-partisan, Non-Religious and
Non-profit Organization geared at promoting human rights and Community
Development. AACP was established with the aim of preventing and controlling
HIV/AIDS and its effects in the community.
In 2009, AACP came to realize that
violation of Human Rights in the Community was a Problem. Since then, AGAPE
started working on four core programs which are; HIV/AIDS control and
prevention, child and youth protection, legal aid services provision, and
Prevention of Gender Based Violence (GBV), child marriages and early
pregnancies. In 2014, AACP add another component to its core works of Skilful
parenting to ensure teenage mothers are trained on the best ways to raise their
babies and reduce child abuse cases in the communities.
Organizational Mission: To empower the
Community to challenge Human Rights violation by strengthening their capacity
to improve their resources of Income and reduce poverty, HIV/AIDS transmission,
GBV prevalence, Child abuse and advance its mitigation measures “and the
Organizational Vision: To see the
Community is free from Human Rights Violation and discrimination where Orphans
and Vulnerable Children, Domestic Workers, Women, Youth, PLWHAs and the
Community at large live harmonious happy life and Dignity”.
Project Description:
In April 2016, Agape AIDS Control Programme secured funding for three years
(2016-2018) from terre des homes Netherlands to implement a “Stop Child Marriages Project in Kishapu and
Shinyanga Rural District”. This
project aims to reduce child marriages in 20 villages in Shinyanga Rural and
Kishapu Districts with 50% in the period 2016- 2018. Main strategies are SRHR
clubs for adolescents, massive awareness raising in the villages, a pilot on
’Goats for Education’, and training of government local leaders at ward and
village level, who are responsible for the implementation of the Law of the
Child Act 2009. Join the national level advocacy for changing the minimum age
of marriage in Tanzania (currently 15 years for girls and 18 years for boys),
as this is unconstitutional according to the clause on nondiscrimination.
Overall Objective of the Project:
To
reduce child marriage in 20 villages in Shinyanga Rural and Kishapu Districts
with 50% in the period 2016- 2018.
Specific
Objectives of the Project are;-
1: Children: To empower 400 child brides and other children to
renounce and report child marriages and to rightfully access legal,
educational, SRHR, life skills education and counseling services (in 20
villages).
2: Families and Community: To nurture engagement and
commitment among community elders, traditional healers, parents and youth to
stop child marriages in 20 villages in 2016-2018
3: Government: To strengthen child protection
systems from village level to district level to ensure implementation of
relevant child protection legislation, to reduce incidences of child marriages
and to promote Adolescent SRHR (Child Act 2009, Education Act 1978/2004, Health
policy).
4: Law Enforcers: Law enforcers and judiciary (20)
have the capacity to handle child abuse cases and provide timely judgment
5: Civil Society Organization (CSO): To jointly advocate at national
level for change of the Marriage Act No 5 of 1971 on the minimum age for
marriage, and upholding of the Education Act and SOSPA to promote access to
education for girls who have given birth.
Purpose
of the Post: The
Project Income Generating Activities (IGA) Officer will be in charge of all
income generating activities that are initiated to provide means to achieve a financial
sustainability and improve livelihood of the victims of child marriages and
those at risk in the project areas. This includes the implementation and
supervision of IGA-related ideas and activities, the establishment of new ideas
and the maintenance of existing ideas. Also, the Income Generating Activity
Officer (IGA Officer) will provide technical support to key stakeholders for
income generating activities in Kishapu and Shinyanga districts.
Roles
and Responsibilities:
·
The IGA Officer will ensure effective program
management
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In collaboration with
Agape programme staff, execute the Project Monitoring and Evaluation
system/strategy
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Assist victims of child marriages and their families
identify and develop market links for their products
·
Gather and collect relevant data for socio-economic
monitoring and studies for best IGA development in Shinyanga Region
·
Harmonize the implementation of IGA activities with
the district officers, extension staff and ensuring good collaboration and
networking with other partners operating in the districts
·
Provide a link to beneficiaries on inputs to their
business
·
Proactively participate in baseline and end line data
collection.
·
Work closely in liaison with government officers and
technical officers (District Livestock Officer; District Agriculture Officer;
District Planning Officer etc) to provide services to beneficiaries
·
Establish and maintain a good rapport with project
beneficiaries, as well as local government officials, community leaders and
relevant local organizations;
·
Develop and share
monthly, quarterly and half yearly progress/monitoring reports and reports to
the Programme Coordinator and Director
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Serve as technical
advisor to the Project team on IGA issues
·
Take active part in the
planning, implementation, review and reporting process
·
Comply with the
Organization Child protection Policy, Gender policy, Statement of Commitment to
child protection and adherence to Tanzanian laws and that of our partner (Terre
Des Hommes Netherlands and Dutch Government)
·
Maintain and promote
good image of the organization with its associates, including donors, clients,
partners and Local Government Authorities
·
Conduct Field Works,
community mobilization, facilitation and trainings on IGA services
·
And any other
roles/responsibilities as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor
Qualifications:
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The applicant should possess a Bachelor degree in
Agricultural economics, Agribusiness management, economics and
business development from a recognized and
reputable university
- A post graduate in enterprise and business development (with a focus on livestock, animal science and or small scale enterprises) is an added advantage.
- A minimum of 2 or more years work experience with a focus on business and enterprise development or related interventions;
- Good knowledge and understanding of business development and market linkages.
- Good understanding of Non government, government and foreign aid project operations.
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A candidate with
knowledge and experience on Project Management, monitoring and evaluation will
added advantage
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Strong computer skills
(Word Processing, Excel, Power Point, Internet, Data base, SPSS, and Strata)
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Strong oral and written
communication skills in both English and Kiswahili
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Excellent data
collection, data analysis and evaluation skills
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Excellent skills on
report writing (documentation of programme results, case stories/best practices
etc)
Behaviors (Values
in Practice)
Accountability:
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Holds self accountable
for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role
modeling of Agape AIDS Control Programme
(AACP) values
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Holds the team and
partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the
freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary
development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when
results are not achieved.
Collaboration:
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Builds and maintains
effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external
partners and supporters
·
Values diversity, sees
it as a source of competitive strength
·
Approachable, good
listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
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Develops and encourages
new and innovative solutions
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Willing to take
disciplined risks.
Integrity:
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Honest, encourages
openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
General
Application Instructions to all Applicants: Interested
applicants should submit their applications and credentials including CV, and
copy of academic certificates/recognitions in (word or PDF format)
electronically stating the post of interest in the subject heading of your
email address and address to the Executive Director, Agape AIDS Control
Programme (AACP), P.O.BOX 2189 Shinyanga,
email; agapeshy07@yahoo.com by
no later than 25th April, 2016. A successful
candidate will be paid 500,000 Tshs as a gross salary per month. Only
shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for interview. Qualified female candidates are
encouraged to apply.