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VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE ANTICIPATED PROJECT
The
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) is a faith-based
organization registered in 19th June 1963 with Headquarter offices at
Arusha. Mission of the ELCT is to provide holistic care to all people.
ELCT is headed by the Presiding Bishop who is elected among the serving
Diocesan Bishops. The management and leadership oversight is provided by
the ELCT Secretary General assisted by four Deputy Secretary Generals
(DSG) – including the DSG for Mission and Evangelism, DSG for Social
services, Women and children services, DSG for Planning and Development
and DSG for Finance and Administration. ELCT has applied for a USAID
funding to implement an OVC support Project – an opportunity proposed
to take place in six regions of Tanzania – including Morogoro, Dodoma,
Singida, Arusha, Kilimanjaro and Tanga.
ELCT is therefore, seeking
for qualified and competent applicants for various positions for this
Anticipated Donor Funded Project to be implemented in NorthEastern
zone of Tanzania. Positions in this proposed Projecct covers Senior,
middle and lower management including technical personnel for the
proposed technical areas in the project. The project’s intervention will
be aiming at facilitating delivery of comprehensive services that aim
to keep all OVC sub-population and adolescent healthy, safe, schooled
and stable.
NB:
These positions advertised and eventual recruitment process is subject to approval of funding by prospective donor.
VACANCY: SENIOR GENDER AND ASRHR OFFICER (1 POSITION)
Reporting to: Technical Manager services delivery. Location: Arusha Head Office Overall functions:
Under
the direct supervision of the technical manager, the job holder will
implement the reproductive health related activities S/he will conduct
evidencebased advocacy for incorporating adolescents and youth SRH needs
in regions, policies, and programs. S/He will contribute to increased
utilization of quality integrated GBV/SRHR services in the target
project areas and improved provision of quality integrated GBV and SRHR
services. Ensures that the implementation of the guidelines for
Interventions for Gender-Based Violence and Sexual
- Provides
strategic support and guidance as part of a broader team in advancing
key SRHR interventions encompassing Sexual and Reproductive Health and
Rights including HIV; Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment, including
Ending Sexual and Gender-Based Violence; Adolescent and Youth
Empowerment
Detailed duties:
- Developing
and supervising the implementation of gendered program and lead in the
projects fight against gender-based violence and discrimination - Supporting
the development of professional competencies on gender issues and
delivering gender training sessions to project and CSOs - Act as a gender focal person on all gender matters in relation to policy priorities, program development and donor funding
- Conduct
regular monitoring visits to the various project sites, ensuring that
projects utilize standardized protocols, policies and guidelines, as
outlined by the Ministry of Health. - Identify technical quality
and/or other implementation issues and provide solutions and follow-up
to ensure projects are on track to meet goals and are consistent with
established standard methodologies - Develop and draft policy guidance, policy positions, issues papers and factsheets on gender, for a range of audiences
- Lead in conducting evidence-based analysis, and policy dialogue with relevant stakeholders on Gender issues
- Ensure capacity building to staff and teams to set and deliver against gender specific targets
- Support and ensure linkages of sexual and reproductive health across the project
- Provide
overall Reproductive Health technical oversight of all activities to
ensure interventions is evidence based culturally appropriate,
costeffective, and high impact. - Updates Reproductive Health technical guidelines using evidence-based and high impact practices
- Develop,
review, and disseminate guidelines, standards of practice, protocols
and other tools to improve quality RHR services delivery - Participate in development, preparation, and dissemination of IEC materials.
- Assist with development of behavior change messages around Reproductive Health
- Prepare
quality report for internal, external and donor purposes, management
and other internal and external reports and ensure their timely
submission. Required qualification: - Bachelor Degree in Public Health with strong background in reproductive health.
- Minimum
5 years of experience in the similar role in health projects, as well
as program quality assurance of programs in Reproductive Health. - Advanced degree is a plus
- Familiarity with USAID approaches, policies and regulations is highly desirable.
- Sound knowledge of community and health service-based FP programming in Tanzania.
- Experience providing technical assistance, coaching and mentoring health providers and others in team and beyond.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in a team.
- Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in resourceconstrained environment are highly preferred.
- Excellent English and Arabic Languages (Writing and speaking) are required.
- Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)
- Reporting Skills are required.
DESIRABLE QUALITIES FOR ALL APPLICANTS
ELCT
is seeking for experienced, self-motivated, highly competent
individuals with exemplary ethical conduct to join the Anticipated OVC
Next Generation program
- Dependable: Applicant must be
dependable and can be relied on to uphold his/her responsibilities
without having to be micromanaged - Good Communicator: Must have
superior communications skills. Need to understand the message and
deliver it clearly to the target audience - Productive: The project demands productivity from its participants,
Qualification: All applicants must meet the minimum requirements stipulated in each position
Mode of Application:
Email
your application letter and resume with names of current three
references and their contact information before the Application
Deadline.
Applications should be sent by email only to the addresses below and should note the position title in the Subject Line:
The
3 Referees: These must include your current employer (if employed),
your peer or immediate supervisor, and A same rank colleague or
subordinate who can make a honest recommendation or reference for you.
All application should be sent to:
Secretary General
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania
P.O. Box 3033
Arusha, Tanzania.
