Deputy Chief of Party – Nutrition Program Job Opportunity at CVPeople Tanzania
Job Overview
Deputy Chief of Party – Nutrition Program
CVPeople Tanzania | Full time
Deputy Chief of Party – Nutrition Program
Industry: NGO/Social Services
Work Experience: 5+ years
City: Dar es salaam
State/Province: Dar es Salaam
Country” Tanzania
Zip/Postal Code: +255
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership for all nutrition activities ensuring timely and effective implementation of activities by sub-contractors, project staff and other technical assistance providers.
- Maximize the collaboration and participation of local partners including Tanzania NGOs, government health, agriculture sector staff, and those involved in nutrition programming in Tanzania.
- Support effective implementation across all regions to achieve program deliverables through the effective use of program resources in compliance with USAID regulations and Save the Children policies.
- Represent the project for Save the Children in formal and informal meetings with USAID, the Government of Tanzania, and other donors and partners.
- Facilitate linkages and foster coordination with key stakeholders, including relevant national and regional level government authorities.
- Directly manage project technical advisors and other program staff based in the Dar es Salaam, Tanzania office.
- Ensure strong implementation, financial management, reporting, and compliance to all USAID requirements.
- Track progress of programs against original proposals and with detailed work plans.
- Assist the COP in developing and finalizing all required reporting and play a lead role in managing the development of external communications for the project.
- Ensure appropriate training and capacity building of all programs staff.
- Along with the COP, ensure appropriate organizational structures are in place to ensure the most efficient and effective implementation of program activities.
- Conduct annual performance evaluation of direct reports.
- Contribute to ensuring systems are in place for the most effective program implementation in regards to M&E and financial systems
Knowledge and Experience
- Minimum of seven years of professional experience working in Africa or similar contexts on nutrition/health programming.
- Experience in the development and management of health/nutrition programs in developing countries. An understanding of the Tanzania nutrition sector is preferred.
- Solid experience interacting with USG agencies, host country governments and other relevant stakeholders.
- Knowledge of USAID health and/or nutrition projects.
- Demonstrated skills working in partnership with international donors and other agencies.
- Experience in strategic and program planning and a proven ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in a complicated fast-paced environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are essential.
Desired
- Prior experience as Deputy Chief of Party.
- Familiarity with the political, social, and cultural context as well as prior work experience in Tanzania.
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