Description:
Provide strategic leadership in Program Management within Plan Tanzania through the development and execution of the Country Strategic Plan.
Details:
The Organisation
Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice.
We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives.
We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future.
We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
Join our operation in Tanzania during a time of change and growth Plan International has been operating in Tanzania since 1991.
Plan has a direct presence in five out of 26 geographical regions in the country, working with children, youth and communities supporting Child Centered Community Development.
Through grants and strategic partnership Plan’s program reaches another 3 regions.
The Role:
As Deputy Country Director - Programs, you will provide strategic leadership in Program Management within Plan Tanzania through the development and execution of the Country Strategic Plan
Reporting to the Country Director you will be accountable for overall performance of the Program Department at Country Office and Program Units/field operations to ensure that Plan Tanzania delivers quality programs in accordance with child rights principles and strategies.
Do you have what it takes?
In order to succeed in this challenging and varied role you will require proven progressive experience as a development professional in similar management and senior management roles.
Previous Knowledge of key program areas such as health, education, livelihoods, WASH, disaster risk management and protection, with a sound understanding of integrated development issues and critical analysis of child poverty.
Proven experiences in resource mobilization with a variety of donors would be preferred. Knowledge of effective participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Research systems and processes would also be advantageous.
Type of Role: 5 year fixed term contract
Location: Based in the Country Office, Dar es Salaam, with extensive local and some international travel
Reports to: Country Director, Tanzania
Salary: Circa $50,000-$55,000 USD per annum plus benefits
Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd March 2016
Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy.
As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan is fully committed to promoting the realization of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse.
That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.
Plan believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe.
We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.
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