Chief of Party, Tanzania - World Vision International

This is your opportunity to use your managerial and operational expertise 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 Chief of Party (COP), Tanzania will have overall responsibility for the management of all project activities and staff.  S/he will have principal responsibility for representation for the projects to the United States Government (USG).  The COP will serve as representative of the project and will be responsible for the activities and all long-term and short-term personnel under this grant.  The COP shall have a keen understanding of the unique political dynamics and will work carefully and collaboratively to support the various political entities in (country of the grant).

As a Christian 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 WV United States (WVUS) International Programs Group headquarters staff

Desired Skills and Experience

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in development working with local governments, civil society and communities.
• Demonstrated  understanding  and knowledge  of  decentralization  in the  Tanzanian context, Tanzania's sociopolitical economy, advocacy, health and education sectors.
• Excellent managerial and operational experience, preferably in managing large donor projects involving coordination with multiple program partners or institutions in Tanzania or the region.
• Past experience of working with USG supported projects and knowledge of financial rules and regulations at a senior level.
• Experience in developing program work-plans, budgets, managing implementation, staff and short-term technical assistance.
• Excellent representational and communication skills, written and oral proficiency in English, and verbal communication skills in one or more local Tanzanian languages (i.e. Swahili and other local languages).
• Experience in integrating teams of professionals around common goals and motivating through visionary leadership.
• Mastery of USAID regulations governing such 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.

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