District Technical Advisor , Uvinza , Kigoma

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 The Belgian Development Agency, BTC, mobilizes its resources and its expertise to eliminate poverty in the world. BTC contributes to the efforts of the international community and works towards a society that provides present and future generations with sufficient resources to build a sustainable and fair world.

BTC has a vacancy in the project "Natural Resources Management for Local Economic Development in Kigoma Region (NRM-LED)" The project aims at improved enabling environment and strengthened capacities for sustainable management of Natural Resources linked to an equitable Local Economic Development resulting in increased benefits for the communities of selected landscapes in Kigoma Region". The direct beneficiaries of the project are the local users of NR organized in Community Based Organizations (CBOs) for NRM; Local, and Regional Government Authorities, Non-state service providers and the Private sector, who associate themselves with the project implementation through partnerships in order to improve their management of Natural Resources in interaction with community partners.

The 5-year project with a  9-months  inception phase started in  September 2014.  The project's central coordination team is based at the Kigoma Regional Secretariat,   led by a Project manager from RS office and a BTC employed International Technical Advisor as co-manager. The coordination team will further comprise of (4) BTC employed National Technical Advisors and supporting staff. In addition, there will be 3  District Technical  Advisors, each working  with  two districts. Now, BTC seeks to recruit for the  District Technical Advisor (DTA)  for  Uvinza  and Kigoma. 

Position: District Technical Advisor
Terms of Reference District Technical Advisor Uvinza

Duty Station: Uvinza
Expected starting date: 12th of January 2015
Max. Duration: 52 Months

 Basic functions and responsibilities:

The DTA is employed by the BTC Resident Representative (represented by the project co-manager). The DTA is an associate member of the PIU and is under the leadership of the Project Manager and Co-Manager, the DTA has a key role in assisting project implementation through the District Facilitation Teams of the District Councils and any relevant service providers/NGOs in the assigned districts. The DTA is, together with the District Executive Director (DED), of the allocated districts, responsible for the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of the project activities according the agreed work plan, budget and modalities.  Of particular relevance is practical expertise related to the successful implementation of community based natural resources management, including, but not necessarily restricted to Participatory Forest Management, Wildlife Management Areas and Beach Management Units. Expertise in micro credit schemes related to natural resources management would also be an advantage.

 Interested?

Please apply not later than 13th December  2014, by sending: Max. 1 page why you consider yourself to be the best fit, a CV indicating your relevant skills and experience and copies of relevant certificates, by a registered mail to "Resident Representative; BTC Tanzania; 1271 Haile Selassie Road, P.O. Box 23209; Dar es Salaam.