Business Development Manager - Mozambique

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

The Opportunity

As Business Development Manager, you will hold responsibility for managing the Business Development Unit, identifying and funding opportunities in line with Plan Mozambique’s Country Strategic Plan and program priorities.

You will assist the Mozambique Country Office to develop a strong professional image among Plan donors so that additional grant funding is acquired to grow and support Plan’s programmes here.

You will also write quality grant proposals in close coordination with the program team, as well as strengthening systems and processes for effective grant management and compliance.

The Person

In order to succeed in this varied and challenging role, you must have significant knowledge of donor interests, priorities and requirements.

You must have strong experience of standard proposal packaging and grants acquisition and understand the systems needed to ensure donor compliance at proposal and implementation stages.

Possessing strong analytical, strategic thinking, influencing skills, you should also hold a proven track record in mobilizing resources across a range of institutional donors.

Fluency in English both written and verbal is essential

Knowledge about Mozambique and Mozambican culture as well as the funding environment is advantageous.

Type of Role: 5 year fixed term contract Location: Mozambique country office - You must be able to commit to frequent local and international travel. Salary: Circa $50,000 USD per annum plus benefits Reports to: Head of Programmes

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this role, please click on the below link:

https://career012.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=16961&co...

Emergency Roving Manager

Are you passionate about wanting to see people released from material and spiritual poverty? Do you want to be involved in an exciting, pioneering, overseas opportunity working on Tearfund’s “front line” making a direct impact in the lives of those we seek to serve?

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Roving Manager to provide in-country short-term senior management support to existing operational programmes and to undertake the field team leader role in Tearfund’s assessment of and response to new emergencies.

As a dynamic Emergency Roving Manager, the majority of your time will be undertaking the role of Area Coordinator or Deputy Country Director as necessary in operational programmes.

You will also be rapidly deployed to new disasters when required, leading the assessment of the humanitarian needs, assisting in developing Tearfund’s response either for Partners and/or operational response, and documenting associated learning.

You will also assist in developing Tearfund’s Emergency Response Register (ERR), including developing briefing and training materials. To be a champion for and holder of good practice on people and project management, including being a trainer at Tearfund’s disaster management training course and providing ad hoc training for operational or Partner staff during secondments.

You will have proven people, programme management and project cycle management skills and experience, including proposal & report writing and needs assessment experience as well as having good interpersonal skills and a strong awareness of development issues in the countries that Tearfund works in. Relevant overseas experience and good cross-cultural awareness are essential, combined with a genuine heart for the poor.

This post may involve potential contact with children and the recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues.

HOW TO APPLY:

http://jobs.tearfund.org/tearfund/jobs/vacancy/emergency-roving-manager-...

Nurse (OPD) 4 Posts - Mogadishu

Background:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

The International Rescue Committee has been working in Somalia since 2006, providing essential services to conflict and disaster-affected communities. The IRC has been operational in South Central (Mudug, Galgadud, Banadir and Nugaal) regions of Somalia, implementing interventions in the areas of Livelihood, WASH and Health, GBV, Governance and Rights reaching out to more than 200,000 conflict and drought-affected population in these regions.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment and procedures are properly carried out and documented on patient’s charts or records.
• Assess and plan nursing care requirements by monitoring and administering medication and intravenous infusions and taking patient samples and vital signs.
• Prepare for and assist the doctors in clinical activities whenever needed.
• Refer to the doctor in charge or to the doctor on call relevant information such as patient’s status and laboratory results, which would assist in proper clinical management.
• Identify patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and other persons in a position to understand patient care requirements.
• Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients and patients’ relatives.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Maintain and submit nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies and placing orders for drugs and supplies.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and participating in Continuous Medical Education Sessions and other trainings.
• Give health education to patients and clients.
• Compile and submit monthly reports.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma in Nursing.
• Ready to work in difficult environmental conditions.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in a health program set up.
• Experience working with a non-profit humanitarian organization preferred.
• Flexibility at work.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

1. A mature person of high professional discipline and moral integrity.
2. Knowledge of local Somali language.
3. Previous experience within a humanitarian aid organization, in particular working in primary health care programs and conducting nursing.
4. Strong counselling skills.
5. Good organizational skills.
6. Competent to work under stress as the situation may dictate.
7. Ability to work with displaced communities with diverse cultural and ethnic background.

HOW TO APPLY:

Full description of this position and application details can be viewed through our website:http://chj.tbe.taleo.net/chj04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1...

Deadline for Applications: 9th August 2015

Somali Nationals are encouraged to apply

International Allowances are not available for this position.

Clinical Mentorship and Quality of Care Coordinator, districts of Onandjokwe, Oshikuku, Engela, Andara and Nyangana, northern Namibia

Requisition Number: 15-0003

Post Date: 1/21/2015

Title: Clinical Mentorship and Quality of Care Coordinator

City: Northern Namibia

Position Type: Proposal (Contingent Upon Award)

Description: INTRAHEALTH INTERNATIONAL

IntraHealth International empowers health workers to realize positive health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities around the world. We ensure health workers are present where they are needed most; ready with skills and systems to deliver high-quality care; connected to information networks that support high performance; and safe to deliver services in environments that promote dignity and equality. A nonprofit organization, we partner with governments, the private sector, and civil society to foster sustainable local solutions to health workforce and health care challenges. Over the past 34 years, we have assisted 100 countries to strengthen their health workforces and the systems that support them—at all levels and across the continuum of care.

SUMMARY OF ROLE

The clinical mentorship and quality of care (QOC) coordinator will provide leadership and technical assistance for HIV clinical mentorship and quality management of HIV services in the five districts of Onandjokwe, Oshikuku, Engela, Andara and Nyangana. S/He will also oversee demonstration sites for HIV service integration and support the capacity building of five district clinical mentors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Clinical Mentorship and Training:

• Provide clinical and managerial leadership to the district clinical mentorship program
• Develop technical capacity and transfer of technical expertise in HIV/AIDS clinical services to district clinical mentors
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with the Ministry of Health and Social Services regional and district management teams
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Ministry of Health and Social Services-approved HIV/AIDS policies and guidelines and ensure project follows best practices
• Provide pre-service and in-service training to health workers on the national guidelines and policies
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with the national/ regional health training centers and other training partners
• Collaborate with the district management team and district clinical mentors to strengthen on-site training services
• Provide TA to conduct operational research aimed at improving service quality and patient outcomes
• Monitor and evaluate the clinical mentorship and training program
• Contribute to research studies and related articles in partnership with the University of Namibia

Quality of Care

• Provide TA for development and implementation of HIV service quality management and performance improvement plans at all sites
• Coach health workers and managers in optimizing performance and quality (OPQ) approaches
• Provide TA for health care facilities in the management and procurement of supplies and equipment
• Identify barriers to program implementation and work with staff and stakeholders to address barriers and ensure program objectives are met using performance improvement approaches
• Provide TA for the establishment and maintenance of communities of practice which are aimed at:
• Providing facility based health workers with up-to-date information on HIV prevention, care and treatment,
• Exchanging successful quality improvement interventions implemented within Namibia
• Promoting dialogue and strengthening linkages between facility- and community-based HIV service providers
• Conduct regular supervisory support visits to all sites
• Prepare and submit routine quarterly and annual reports on all activities under the clinical mentorship and quality of care activities
• Participate and contribute to national/regional health care quality improvement forums

Integration of HIV services: Pediatrics, MNCH/SRH, Tuberculosis

• Collaborate with regional and district management teams to assess service integration and to develop an integration of services implementation plan
• Oversee the coordination of, and provision of technical assistance and capacity building in integrated clinical HIV/AIDS services at various levels of care (hospital, health center, clinic, community)
• Ensure consistent high-quality service provision appropriate to the specific health facility level of services as well as referrals and linkages between each level

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education, Training and Experience:

• Medical Doctor with at least five years' experience in HIV clinical care of adults and children
• Experience in public health programming, clinical mentorship & training and quality improvement are preferred.
• Experience providing HIV clinical training to health care providers
• Experience implementing quality improvement interventions with heath care providers
• Experience in program planning, coordination and implementation
• Experience in designing and executing operational research
• Team player who can motivate health care workers to execute continual improvement
• Ability to work and communicate with a diverse group of people and cultures.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time.

Competencies

The clinical mentorship and QOC coordinator shall demonstrate the competencies identified by IntraHealth International that align with its Mission, Vision, and Strategy that will make her/him successful in her/his role: Innovation

Develops new, better or significantly different ideas, methods, solutions or initiatives within your role that result in improvement of IntraHealth's performance and meeting objectives, results and global commitments.

Accountability

Holds self and others accountable for all work activities, research and personal actions and decisions; follows through on commitments and focuses on those activities that have the greatest impact on meeting measurable high quality results for IntraHealth's success. Exercises ethical practices, respectful words and behaviors, and equitable treatment of others in all activities.

Service Excellence

Knowledge of and ability to put into action customer service concepts, processes and techniques to access internal and/or external client needs and expectations and meet or exceed those needs and expectations through providing excellent service directly or indirectly.

Strategic Thinking

Applies organizational knowledge to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for IntraHealth while recognizing, anticipating and resolving organizational challenges. Ability to develop organization and industry-specific expertise and apply sound decision making processes to reach productive resolutions that translates strategy into actionable business plans.

Client Relationship Management

Knowledge and ability to determine and satisfy client needs (internally and externally) and maintain partnering and productive relationships during engagements, including influencing, communicating, presenting, facilitating, and managing new relationships.

Effective Communication (Oral and Written)

Understands effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Multiple positions in South Sudan

Joint Aid Management have the following positions that will become available on condition funding is awarded.

• Chief of Party
• Economic Strengthening Adviser
• WASH Program Manager
• Program Quality Assurance Director
• Conflict Resolution Expert

The successful candidates should posses the following criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced
• Experience in South Sudan context
• Experience with conflict & emergency response
• Ability to train,and develop staff
• Ability to develop productive relationships with diverse local societies, as well as state government partners
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Excellent writing and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a team and form cohesive teams
• Excellent managerial skills. Managing oneself and teams
• Excellent health

The recruitment for these positions are dependent on funding. Due to the urgent nature of this recruitment, we will be reviewing applications as they are received and we may appoint successful candidates earlier than our closing date indicates

This position is contingent on the funding being awarded funding and is anticipated to begin in July 2015.

HOW TO APPLY:

Candidates are invited to apply to the HR department, Mrs. Hanlie Joubert at hanlie.joubert@jamint.com

Please be advised that only successfull candidates will be contacted.

Director, Knowledge and Research

The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) was established in 1991 to build sustainable human and institutional capacity in support of Africa’s development.  The Foundation’s goal is to improve the lives and prospects of people throughout the African continent. ACBF supports capacity development in Africa through grants making, knowledge sharing and technical assistance to countries and regional and sub-regional organizations. ACBF’s approach to capacity development focuses on addressing capacity needs and gaps as well as on stakeholder ownership of interventions, project and program sustainability and synergy of interventions with other development funding institutions.

The Foundation, seeks outstanding candidates who are known for their excellence in research, professionalism, integrity and who are committed to the challenge of capacity development in Africa to join us in the following position;

Director, Knowledge and Research - To Provide overall intellectual leadership, guidance and management of ACBF’s research, knowledge and learning activities, ensuring their continued relevance and mainstreaming in all the activities of the Foundation. Provide overall supervision and coordination of the work of the department and the Monitoring and Evaluation unit.

For detailed information on these positions and application process visit the website on
http://www.acbf-pact.org/opportunities/vacancies

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

‘ACBF is a smoke-free environment.’

Head, Internal Audit

The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) was established in 1991 to build sustainable human and institutional capacity in support of Africa’s development.  The Foundation’s goal is to improve the lives and prospects of people throughout the African continent. ACBF supports capacity development in Africa through grants making, knowledge sharing and technical assistance to countries and regional and sub-regional organizations. ACBF’s approach to capacity development focuses on addressing capacity needs and gaps as well as on stakeholder ownership of interventions, project and program sustainability and synergy of interventions with other development funding institutions.

The Foundation, seeks outstanding candidates who are known for their excellence in research, professionalism, integrity and who are committed to the challenge of capacity development in Africa to join us in the following position;

Head, Internal Audit -  Responsible for coordinating and planning of audit work (audits, financial management reviews and special investigations), maintaining up- to-date information in the audit system, assuring standard quality of audits performed, evaluating internal control system and recommending improvements to the internal control system and grantees.

For detailed information on these positions and application process visit the website on
http://www.acbf-pact.org/opportunities/vacancies

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

‘ACBF is a smoke-free environment.’

Senior Risk Management and Control Officer

The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) was established in 1991 to build sustainable human and institutional capacity in support of Africa’s development.  The Foundation’s goal is to improve the lives and prospects of people throughout the African continent. ACBF supports capacity development in Africa through grants making, knowledge sharing and technical assistance to countries and regional and sub-regional organizations. ACBF’s approach to capacity development focuses on addressing capacity needs and gaps as well as on stakeholder ownership of interventions, project and program sustainability and synergy of interventions with other development funding institutions.

The Foundation, seeks outstanding candidates who are known for their excellence in research, professionalism, integrity and who are committed to the challenge of capacity development in Africa to join us in the following position;

Senior Risk Management and Control Officer – Responsible for Identifying appropriate risk management model and internal control framework and Assessing the overall Governance, Risk and Control (GRC) framework of grantees during appraisal to avoid or minimize the risks associated with project implementation.

For detailed information on these positions and application process visit the website on
http://www.acbf-pact.org/opportunities/vacancies

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

‘ACBF is a smoke-free environment.’

Program Officer (Tobacco Control)

The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) was established in 1991 to build sustainable human and institutional capacity in support of Africa’s development.  The Foundation’s goal is to improve the lives and prospects of people throughout the African continent. ACBF supports capacity development in Africa through grants making, knowledge sharing and technical assistance to countries and regional and sub-regional organizations. ACBF’s approach to capacity development focuses on addressing capacity needs and gaps as well as on stakeholder ownership of interventions, project and program sustainability and synergy of interventions with other development funding institutions.

The Foundation, seeks outstanding candidates who are known for their excellence in research, professionalism, integrity and who are committed to the challenge of capacity development in Africa to join us in the following position;

Program Officer (Tobacco Control) - To coordinate the day-to-day implementation of this initiative, providing appropriate guidance and required support for successful project implementation, in close coordination with the other partners of the tobacco control initiative.

For detailed information on these positions and application process visit the website on
http://www.acbf-pact.org/opportunities/vacancies

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

‘ACBF is a smoke-free environment.’

Education Programme Coordinator - Children in Crossfire Tanzania

Background:

In October 2013, Children in Crossfire initiated a 4-year programme called “Fursa kwa Watoto” (Opportunity for Children). The programme will combine direct interventions with 27,000 children in schools in Kilimanjaro and Mwanza Regions with local and national advocacy that will inform decision makers and lead to improved allocated resources for pre-primary education in Tanzania. Children in Crossfire is leading the implementation in collaboration with multiple partners at the international, national and regional levels.

Job Purpose:

The Education Programme Coordinator will support the Programme Manager with programme implementation, coordination, representation, work with partners, monitoring and evaluation as well as administrative, financial and information management for the programme. To fulfil these responsibilities, we are seeking a professional and committed individual with proven experience in programme management, coordination and/or monitoring & evaluation with a particular focus on the education sector. The successful candidate must be educated to degree level in a relevant subject area of Education, International Development or Social Science.

This is an exciting role, which will provide significant field experience and a solid foundation in the programme cycle with an emphasis on programme management. It will also provide the opportunity to grow technically with a focus on pre-primary education. The position requires travel within the country up to 40% of the employee’s time.

For further details, please download the full job description attached to this advertisement.

HOW TO APPLY:

Application Process:

The closing date for all entries is 5pmon 23rd January 2015. Interviews will take place during the week commencing 2nd February 2015 in Dar es Salaam.

All applications require a completed Children in Crossfire application form, downloadable from this page or from our website at http://www.childrenincrossfire.org/news/2-new-positions-in-tanzania-open... and emailed to jobstz@childrenincrossfire.org. Please note that Children in Crossfire does not accept CVs.

Only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted

People and Culture Director- World Vision Mauritania

This is your opportunity to use your expertise in HR management 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 People and Culture Director- World Vision Mauritaniawill support the strategic direction of World Vision Mauritania (WVMRT) through formulation/development and implementation Human Resources (HR) strategic policies, procedures, systems, and programs ensuring that HR standards & organisational culture apply to WV partnership HR standards and Mauritania law.

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:

• Advise the Senior Leadership Team and the National Director on all strategic HR and legal issues and initiatives.
• Develop and implement an HR strategy for WVMRT which is in line with the organisation’s goals and objectives.
• Design, develop and review HR policies, procedures and systems.
• Coordinate manpower plans, forecasts, recruitment and orientation of both new/ old staff.
• Manage staff grievance and discipline handling, staff counselling and terminations.

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Minimum Qualification required: Master’s in human resources management, law, or related field.
• Experience: 5 years in HR managerial position.
• Working knowledge of programs/projects cycle management.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all staff and other key partners.
• Demonstrated ability in leadership and team building.
• Working knowledge of proposal writing and negotiation skills.

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 Mauritania, we'd love to hear from you.

HOW TO APPLY:

Find the full description and apply online by the closing date 06 Feb 2015. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website:www.wvi.org.

CHN/CVA Coordinateur - Poste reservé aux Mauritanieens

BUT DE LA POSITION

Contribuer à l’atteinte des objectifs de développement du millénaire, réduire la mortalité infantile, améliorer la santé de la mère et combattre le VIH SIDA, le paludisme et autres pandémies.

Depuis le lancement de la champagne au sein du partenariat Le bureau Régional de l’Afrique de l’Ouest a commencé à en coordonner les activités au niveau Régional et progressivement des pays de la Région ont intégré la campagne dans les activités de leurs programmes. La Mauritanie comme les autres pays de la Région recherche une personne hautement qualifiée pour pouvoir implémenter la Campagne.

Qualifications

Le (la) titulaire de ce poste devra :

Etre détenteur d’un diplôme de Maitrise (Bac +4) en santé publique, ou autres sciences y relatives, sciences sociales

Justifier d’au moins 2 à 3 ans d’expérience pratique en plaidoyer et /ou en reformes de règlementations publiques

Justifier d’une expérience professionnelle avec des Organisations non gouvernementales multiculturelles

Exigences du poste :

Exigence des voyages à travers le pays.

Le tenant du poste doit être prêt à répondre aux urgences et etre capable de travailler dans un environnement multiculturel et sous pression

HOW TO APPLY:

DOSSIER DE CANDIDATURE :

• Une lettre de candidature (motivation) adressée à la DRH
• Un curriculum vitae + liste de 3 Personnes de référence
• En annexe : copies des diplômes, certificats et attestations de service rendus.
• Les candidatures sont envoyées en ligne à l’adresserecrutement mrt@wvi.orgavec mention ‘CHN/CVA’ du 13 au 28 Janvier 2015.

ATTENTION: Tous les dossiers incomplets seront rejetés !!!

A compétences égales, les candidatures féminines sont fortement encouragées.

International Programme Specialist – Female Genital Mutilation, Tarime, Tanzania

Opening for Consultancy

Programme Specialist – Female Genital Mutilation

Job title: International Programme Specialist

Duty Station: Tarime, Tanzania

Duration : Six Months

Deadline for applications: 16 January 2015

Organization Unit UNFPA Tanzania Country Office

Background

UNFPA Tanzania has since 2013 supported activities towards the abandonment of FGM/C both at the community level and policy level.

Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is a common cultural and traditional practice in Tanzania and more prevalent in regions of Manyara, Mara, Arusha, Dodoma and Singida. The forms and severity of FGM/C practices varies from one area to another. FGM/C is a life threatening health issue, human right issue and a manifestation of gender inequality. It has a direct contribution to neonate and maternal mortality. FGM/C abandonment can be achieved by behavioural changes both at the individual level and in the community at large.

In Tanzania FGM/C is against the law and there have been several efforts by the government, civil society organisation and other stakeholder to encourage communities to abandon it, the practice still prevails due to among others strong culture beliefs.

UNFPA Tanzania is currently providing support in Mara region specifically in Tarime; and has plans to upscale the programme to the other areas in the region and to other regions.

Deliverables/ Expected Outputs:

The main assignment of the Consultant

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist Gender, the International Programme Specialist assists in the formulation of a comprehensive multi-sectoral FGM programme for Tarime and Mara region as part of the UNFPA broader Gender Programme. She/He will support implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the current support provided in Tarime to ensure that the outcomes are in line with government, UN Delivery as One and UNFPA policies and procedures. In this she/he will liaise with other UNFPA implementing partners in Tarime among other stakeholders. The International Programme Specialist is part of the gender team that provides support to the national response to sexual and gender based violence and also serves as a technical resource for FGM response for the UNFPA CO and its Implementing Partners. She/He is instrumental in facilitating programme/project implementation using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with established procedures.

The International Programme Specialist will:

• Provide technical support to the Tarime FGM Network to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to end FGM
• Review the UNFPA support in Tarime, map other partners’ support in Mara region and recommend for a comprehensive FGM programme in Mara
• Identify gaps in service provision and make recommendations for the development of services at the Masanga Centre, including the Masanga health facility to improve the effectiveness of services in providing protection and support to girls and women experiencing FGM and other SGBV
• Develop and improve ways of addressing the behaviour and attitude of parents and the community in general towards FGM and SGBV by means of enforcement, including prosecution, and support for behaviour change.
• Liaise with other stakeholders including the police, health, traditional leaders and ngaribas to identify mechanisms to protect girls and boys from FGM and SGBV
• Train the youth at Masanga centre to document human interest stories and other information/advocacy materials, such as newsletters, papers, leaflets, and factsheets for both web-based and traditional media as appropriate.
• Support organising and promoting agenda for the international day against FGM, International Day of the Girl Child, International Women’s Day and 16 Days of Activism in Masanga

Qualifications and Experience:

· Successful candidates must have an advance degree in gender, health, population and/or other related social science field. A basic degree in medicine is an added advantage

· We expect professional experience of 5 to 10 years in community work, preferably in health, FGM, SGBV and in gender

· Thorough knowledge of state of art, proficiency in current office software applications. Language requirements are: fluency in English.

· Knowledge of Kiswahili is an advantage.

· Familiarity and knowledge of the functioning of the UN and its policies will be an added advantage.

· Experience work in Tanzania and specifically in Mara region is an asset

§ Initiative and sound judgment.

§ Dedication to the United Nations principles and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with persons of different national backgrounds.

§ Ability to work under pressure and against tight deadlines.

§ Excellent communication, analytical, oral and report writing skills.

Conditions & Remuneration:Salary Scale: SSA

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants are kindly requested to send their CV and P11 form which can be accessed through (http://www.unfpa.org/employment/docs/p-11.doc) along with a cover letter to UNFPA Office in Dar es Salaam by e-mail to tanzania.office@unfpa.org by 16 January 2015.Please indicate in the cover letter the post reference clearly, otherwise your application may not be considered. Applicants will be short-listed on the basis of their qualifications and work experience. Only the short-listed candidates will be invited for interview.