Project Officer – Early Childhood Development at EGPAF
Job Overview
Project Officer – Early Childhood Development at EGPAF
Project Officer – Early Childhood Development
EGPAF
Arusha, Tanzania
Location of Position: Tanzania
Company Description
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is on a mission to create a world where no mother, child or family is devastated by HIV and AIDS. Join us on our fight for an AIDS-free generation.
Job Description
Title: Project officer – Early Childhood Development
Department: Program
Location: Arusha
Reports To: Senior Manager – Early Childhood Development
Classification: Full-time
How will you fight for an AIDS-free generation?
The Project officer – Early Childhood Development (PO-ECD) will play a key role in supporting Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) Tanzania’s projects. These include a comprehensive range of Nurturing Care for Early Childhood Development (NC for ECD) activities. The PO -ECD will collaborate closely with the Senior Manager – Early Childhood development and the ECD team to develop and implement EGPAF Tanzania’s NC for ECD projects.
Job Summary
The Project Officer – Early Childhood Development (ECD) will support the implementation of ECD initiatives under the guidance of the Senior Manager, ECD, and as part of the EGPAF Technical Team. The officer will work closely with district teams and contracted Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to ensure effective integration and execution of ECD program activities. Key responsibilities include assisting in planning, coordinating, and monitoring project interventions, as well as providing ongoing technical support and capacity building to district-level stakeholders to strengthen the delivery and sustainability of ECD services.
1. Technical Support and Quality Assurance
Provide technical support to Regional and Council Health Management Teams (R/CHMTs) on the implementation of Nurturing Care and ECD interventions.
Ensure quality assurance for all facility- and community-level ECD interventions through routine site visits and supportive supervision.
Support the roll-out and effective use of new tools and job aids introduced to enhance Nurturing Care practices.
2. Mentorship and Supportive Supervision
Conduct regular mentoring and supportive supervision visits to project sites to build local capacity in ECD and psychosocial support implementation.
Organize and oversee training activities for health providers and community health workers on Nurturing Care and ECD.
Identify gaps in knowledge or practice and provide tailored coaching and refresher sessions to district teams and health workers.
3. Communication and Coordination
Serve as a key liaison between EGPAF, R/CHMTs, and local implementing partners for effective collaboration and information sharing.
Foster linkages with other child-focused organizations and service providers to promote referrals and holistic support for ECD beneficiaries.
Participate in regional and district stakeholder meetings and NM -ECDP reginal review meetings to represent project activities and share updates.
4. Documentation and Knowledge Sharing
Document lessons learned, challenges, and success stories from project implementation for internal learning and external dissemination.
Identify best practices and contribute to the development of technical briefs and knowledge products to support scale-up efforts.
Capture and share innovations and locally relevant adaptations of ECD approaches.
5. Monitoring and Reporting
Work closely with Monitoring Evaluation and Learning – MEL team to ensure timely and accurate data collection, validation, and reporting.
Track implementation progress and contribute to the preparation of monthly and quarterly activity reports.
Analyze routine data to inform planning and identify areas requiring technical support or strategic adjustments.
Ensure reporting deadlines are met and reports are shared with the Senior Manager for compilation and submission.
Qualifications
To be successful, you will have:
University degree (Bachelor’s degree or MPH) in Early Childhood, Nutrition, Community Development, Education, Sociology or related field. Experience in Early Child Development is an added advantage.
Experience & Skills- Required:
At least 3 years professional experience in Early childhood development projects for international NGOs/CSO organizations.
Demonstrated experience in supporting, mentoring and training other staff in early childhood development, community mobilization, health and nutrition, , and/or social and behavior change interventions.
Experience coordinating or managing projects at health facilities and district level
Experience in collaboration with partners, government officials, community leaders, and community-based organizations;
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, including knowledge of common statistical software packages, relational database systems, and web technologies.
Strong Kiswahili and English writing skills to prepare reports, promotional materials and oral presentations.
Innovation & creativity: demonstrated experience with contributing new ideas for solving various program/organization related issues.
Bonus points if you have:
Technical experience with implementing early childhood development projects at district and community levels.
Health, nutrition and/or early childhood development technical skills
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Thinks and acts strategically
Strong problem-solving skills
Creativity and resiliency in face of challenges
Ready to travel to remote areas up to 70% of the time
Additional Information
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) began supporting HIV and AIDS programming in Tanzania in 2003 and established a country office in 2004. Since then, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health and other key partners, EGPAF has expanded its scope to include integrated HIV, GBV, TB, and Family Planning services. EGPAF Tanzania’s efforts focus on client-centered approaches that address gaps in health service delivery and improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations, including children and adolescents. EGPAF’s work in Tanzania is supported by multiple global and regional initiatives aimed at building sustainable and locally-led health systems.
As a global, multinational, and multicultural organization, EGPAF believes that diversity in the workplace enriches our work and enhances our impact and effectiveness. We believe that employees have the right to work in a climate of mutual respect and integrity that promotes dignity and respect for all, and that enables them to reach their full potential. EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to country law requirements, EGPAF complies with US laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Foundation has facilities.
The Foundation does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to pay a fee at any stage of recruitment, please contact our hotline by phone (US: dial toll free 888-225-1429; all other countries: call collect 770-776-5674), or online (English: www.reportlineweb.com/pedaids; all other languages: https://iwf.tnwgrc.com/pedaids).
As a global, multinational, and multicultural organization, EGPAF believes that diversity in the workplace enriches our work and enhances our impact and effectiveness. We believe that employees have the right to work in a climate of mutual respect and integrity that promotes dignity and respect for all, and that enables them to reach their full potential. EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to country law requirements, EGPAF complies with US laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Foundation has facilities.
The Foundation does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to pay a fee, please contact our hotline by phone (US: dial toll free 888-225-1429; all other countries: collect 770-776-5674), or online (www.reportlineweb.com/pedaids).
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