Deputy Chief of Party, World Vision Tanzania

 

This is your opportunity to use your managerial and operational experience to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world's most vulnerable children.

You can do this by joining World Vision (WV)–a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), Tanzaniawill provide overall technical leadership to the project, transform the quality and delivery of advocacy interventions. S/he shall have depth and breadth of technical expertise and experience, a solid professional reputation, interpersonal skills and professional relationships to fulfill the requirements of the program description. Experience interacting with host country government agencies including local governments, development partners, and civil society organizations including community based organisations is essential.

As a Humanitarian organisation, we believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Direct and oversee World Vision's work in an assigned programme of more than US$10 million, ensuring that all programme goals are met through proper design, staffing, and implementation
• Organise and direct the work of local staff and short-term advisors. Provide supervision, training and performance appraisals
• Liaise with host government officials; coordinate and collaborate with top-level officials of the Ministry of Public Service and Labour, Ministry of Education, and other agencies related to the programme
• Manage grant/project budget within approved spending levels and ensure accurate and timely financial reports to donors and WVUS International Programs Group headquarters staff

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Familiarity with the technical components of the project and the support services they required, and be able to represent the project in public presentations of project programs.
• The Deputy will ensure that project operations and sub-grantee management activities are fully compliance with USAID regulations and integrated with host-country.
• Strong experience in sub-grantee management, including building the capacity of local organisations and subgrantees in U.S. government (USG) - supported grants.
• Coaching, advising, and enforcement are essential functions of this position.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation of advocacy and accountability programs.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in Tanzania, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply:

Find the full description andapply online by the closing date 30 Jun 2014. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website:www.wvi.org.