WeWorld Project Manager Jobs in Tanzania
Working context
WeWorld has been working in Tanzania since 2010 in the areas of promotion of access to basic education, protection, health/nutrition, water and sanitation services and rural energy facility. WeWorld has been implementing different school-centered programs in Dar es Salaam and in Ludewa district (Njombe region), reaching almost 25,000 beneficiaries, mainly children, adolescents, parents and school personnel.
The programs adopt a multisectoral approach to respond to the different needs of children and simultaneously strengthening community care structures to create better conditions for ensuring children’s wellbeing and protection. WeWorld works in partnership with Local Authorities and it is an active member of TENMET, the Tanzania Education Network, supporting the achievement of the “Education For All” goals.
In Dar es Salaam, WeWorld has also supported (2017-2022) a Center which provides Open Distance Learning program and social reintegration support to children, adolescents and youth, survivors of violence who remain marginalized and deprived of their basic rights to education and life opportunities.
In October/November 2023, the project KIJANI PEMBA – Strengthening Urban Eco-Resilience in Chake Chake and Mkoani will start in Pemba Island, Zanzibar (Tanzania). WeWorld is partner of a consortium led by LVIA (Italian NGO).
The overall objective of the project is to contribute to improving the living conditions of urban and peri-urban poor communities in Pemba through a community-based sustainable integrated territorial development, whilst the specific objective is to promote inclusive and sustainable growth in Chake Chake and Mkoani areas, South Pemba, by increasing climate urban resilience and access to basic services, socio-economic opportunities and decision making, especially for women and youth in the urban poor communities
Job description
The Project Manager will be responsible (70% of the assignment) for the successful implementation of the project’s activities concerning the infrastructures (markets, green areas, roads, bus stops, schools), the economic empowerment and the gender mainstreaming, providing guidance to the project team in achieving the agreed goals within the respect of time, quality and budget standards; s/he will be accountable to the consortium’s lead and the Country Representative. For 30% of the assignment, h/she will support the Country representative to strengthen and expanding the action of WeWorld in Tanzania.
Main taks and Responsabilities
Project Management
Elaborate and implement the project’s activities and financial planning (including the establishment of milestones) to be approved by the Country Representative and the consortium’s lead
Logistics and supply: preparation of procurement documents (BoQ, General and Specific Technical Specifications documents), active participation to the supplier selection (quotation process, opening and evaluation process) and contracts redaction/review
In collaboration with the Country Representative, the project staff and the consortium’s lead, contribute to the development, upgrade and implementation of an appropriate and effective project strategy
Develop the MEAL system and tools of the Project component in charge to WeWorld assuring the coherence with the overall project MEAL system, supervise its application and contribute to a sound analysis of the results, to the Project’s impact, and to the effective use of resources
Provide quality advise to the consortium’s lead, to donors’ system and other relevant stakeholders on issues that may impact the achievement of project outcomes
Validate the work plans prepared by the project staff
Supervise quality and transparency of the data reporting
Provide the Country Representative and the consortium’s lead with regular action plans/project updates and inform him/her of any deviations from the plan
Other tasks as requested by the consortium’s lead
Coordination and Representation
Establish and maintain a fruitful relationship with the consortium’s lead and the other partnering NGO as well as with other local and international NGOs, formal and informal groups of local civil society, etc.
Support the consortium’s lead in ensuring a constant and cooperative relations with the EU and other relevant donor for the project
Develop and maintain appropriate, regular, transparent and supportive communication with all the relevant stakeholders (e.g. beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government officials), with the objective of ensuring good cooperation and partnerships
Participate in thematic coordination networks and meetings (called by the civil society and/or the donors), representing WeWorld and/or the project according with the indications of either the consortium’s lead or the Country representative and feeding them back accordingly with relevant issues and updates
Organize relevant meetings/presentations of the project and/or of WeWorld program to the relevant stakeholders and follow up the implementation
Participate in the internal coordination meetings held by the project and to the WeWorld internal coordination meetings held in Dar es Salaam Office
HR Management
Assure the recruitment and training process of the project staff under his/her responsibility in line with the implementation plan and with the support of WeWorld senior staff
Assure the direct management of the Activities Coordinator, the Social Promoters, the Works Technical supervisor and the other project staff under his/her responsibility and a proper information flow between the project team
Provide technical advice (especially on infrastructures, economic empowerment and gender mainstreaming), coordination and supervision to the project staff under his/her responsibility and lead and motivate them, ensuring clarity over project plans and priorities and encouraging effective teamwork
Establish performance objectives per each staff under his/her responsibility and ensure that performance reviews are conducted
Qualifications and Knowledge
Bachelor’s degree in infrastructural engineering, economics, political sciences, international affairs or related fields
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English
The knowledge of Swahili is a plus
Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Professional experience
At least 4 years of professional experience in international cooperation for development
Proved experience in managing development projects funded by institutional donors in the field of infrastructure rehabilitation /construction
Experience in economic empowerment programming
Experience in gender mainstreaming
Proved experience in successful project proposals writing
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrable program/technical and budget management skills, planning, reporting, monitoring and evaluation skills
Ability to assess needs and write new project proposals
Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively represent WeWorld in consortium, networks and with donors
Strong negotiation skills
Sound verbal and written communication skills, with ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively with senior internal and external stakeholders
Proven ability to design and lead training engagement with staff and partners to enhance skills and adapt to changing program demands
Positive attitude to work, self-reflective, motivated, inspired, collegial
Proven ability to work well in and promote teamwork, thrive in a multi-cultural environment, be flexible and handle pressure with professional grace
Proactive and dynamic attitude
Good listening and communication skills
Strong commitment to the mission of WeWorld, genuine interest for international cooperation development topics
Demonstrates integrity with regards to NGO values and ethical standards
Displays cultural, gender, religion, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Treats all people fairly without favoritism
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; WeWorld Project Manager Jobs in Tanzania
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