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.
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 Finance & Admin Officer is responsible for providing the
quality financial and administrative management necessary to support an
effective humanitarian operation.
Skills required:
Qualifications and 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.
The
Psychologist will support the quality implementation of the Mental health and
Psychosocial Wellbeing program in the frame of Plan emergency response in
Key
Responsibilities of Position:
•Provide mental
health services and specialized psychosocial support (as needed) to affected
children and young people in all Plan’s activities.
•Undertake
assessments of mental health and psychological needs, risk assessment and
psychometric testing, if needed.
•Offer continuous
technical support to staff implementing psychosocial support activities in
Child Friendly Spaces and Youth Centres.
•Work in close
collaboration with the Case Management and other coordinators to ensure that
the psychosocial well-being of children and young people are addressed.
•Helping social
workers and the beneficiaries’ family to understand the individual’s
psychosocial status and the influence it has on his recovering process, and
follow up on the cases.
•Support team in
addressing the special needs of beneficiaries that face psychological impacts
and the consequences it has on their family life and community.
•Responsible for
insuring the provision of individual and group counselling/discussion for
beneficiaries and caregivers in order to facilitate also his/her community
integration.
•Facilitate
trainings for social workers and other relevant staff on psychosocial
support. Psychological first aid, and effectively communicating with children
and youth in stress.
•Develop and update
work plan for the implementation of MHPSS activities.
•Develop and put in
place the necessary tools to evaluate the outcomes of Psychosocial support
interventions.
•Writing reports
and record keeping of all information regarding activities (data, weekly
reports, monthly reports), respecting quality standards.
•Collaborate with
key agencies, local authorities and organizations for the provision of MHPSS
activites
Qualifications and experience
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 ECHO project, the
project coordinator will:
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Oversee the activities in Nduta and Mtendeli
camps
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Ensure that the project is implemented
according to the agreed work-plan, project logframe and within budget limits.
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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.)
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Assist the MEAL officer and manager to
establish and maintain monitoring and evaluation system in accordance with
donor requirements.
Identify
needs and strengthen the capacities of staff, partners and local authorities
in key areas of the program.
Dimensions of Role:
Typical Responsibilities - Key End Results of
Position:
Project coordination:
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Ensure and oversee the weekly, monthly and
quarterly activities’ planning by component
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Work with the CPiE Specialist/PSS to oversee
the management of the grant, including timely implementation of planned
activities and the appropriate expenditure of funds.
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Work with the finance and administration /
logistics / security teams to ensure that project activities and reports are
implemented in a timely manner and in accordance with the project logical
framework and Plan International and Donors procedures.
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Design and transfer a monthly forecast to the
CPiE Specialist/PSS and logistics team to
ensure the regular and timely implementation of the activities in the field
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Prepare weekly and monthly narrative reports
in time and without delay.
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Prepare regular reports on budgets and
expenditures together with finances, keeping track of spending and to propose
corrective measures if necessary.
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Oversee the database and ensure it is updated
regularly and appropriately.
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Coordinate and supervise the project team in
Kibondo and implementation of activities in the field
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Organize and host a weekly program staff
meeting
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Ensure proper coordination with other agencies
and NGOs
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Liaise between the organization and the local
authorities in the areas of Project Interventions
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Enlist the support of the government, NGOs,
and community stakeholders.
Capacity building and
training:
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Identify needs and design a capacity building
program in key areas such as child protection, child rights, monitoring and
evaluation in accordance with the requirements of donors
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Provide trainings to Plan and partners’ staff,
incentive workers and volunteers and main stakeholders.
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Ensure that the Plan International child
protection policy is respected by project staff and by the incentive workers.
Monitoring and
evaluation:
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Identify the weaknesses of project activities
and propose solutions to strengthen
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Write a monthly report according to the model
defined with the MEAL officer and manager, including additional charts and
diagrams
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Conduct a baseline study
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Assist the MEAL officer and manager to develop
a monitoring and evaluation plan in line with the Donor reporting
requirements.
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Assist the MEAL officer and manager to
facilitate internal and external evaluations of the project, the use of these
opportunities and to encourage the realization of documents, challenges and
learning opportunities.
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Preparation of weekly and monthly reports.
Compliance
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Ensure compliance with the Donor and Plan
International rules and regulations in all areas including financial
management, record keeping, procurement, etc.
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Comply with Plan International policies and
procedures
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Ensure that receipts and supporting documents
are provided to the Finance Officer in Kibondo, in accordance with the Donor
and Plan International requirements.
Community
participation
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Ensure the direct involvement of communities
in the implementation of project activities
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To ensure the representativeness of Plan
International in the project intervention areas
Program development
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Participate in field assessments.
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Promotes and abides by internal policies and
procedures including but not limited to:
Child Protection Policy,
Code of Conduct and mandatory reporting responsibility.
Dealing with Problems:
Resolves
problems within established frameworks and through the interpretation of
procedures; support is available from more experienced role holders and
solutions can be readily checked for accuracy. The post holder needs to be creative and
innovative to come up with workable recommendations in the face of a dynamic
environment. The holder regularly has to work with external teams and ensure
that internal procedures and policies are observed during the process.
Communications
and Working Relationships:
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All Program staff under ECHO
Project, other donor funded grants, partners and Government Staff
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Finance, Admin, ICT and HR staff
as appropriate
Knowledge,
Skills, Behaviors, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:
Skills
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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 staf
Qualifications and
Experience
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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;
Physical
Environment and Demands:
Typical office environment with
frequent visit to the refugee camps
Level of
Contact with Children:
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High level contact, the post hold
will require working with children in the refugees camps.
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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 projects, The Social worker
ensures children’s facing significant personal adversity improves their
well-being and social engagement by working closely with youth.
Skills
required:
Qualifications
and experience
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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 25th May, 2016. Applicants will be shortlisted and contacted as they come in basis.