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Jobs in Tanzania 2019: New Job Opportunities at FHI 360 - Tanzania | March 2019
Position: Director - Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
Tanzania Vector Control Activity
FHI 360AJIRA TANZANIA 2019
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Project summary
The
purpose of the Tanzania Vector Control Activity (TVCA) is to identify
and implement proven, evidence-based vector control approaches in
Tanzania. The TVCA focuses on insecticide treated bed-nets (ITNs) that
includes determining the quantity of ITNs needed annually to maintain
high population access and implementing delivery of ITNs. The TVC
Contractor provides the Government of Tanzania and malaria partners with
state-of-the-art reviews and advice concerning new developments in
vector control, and as appropriate, develops plans for implementation of
modified or new vector control approaches in Tanzania.
Position summary
The
Director -MEL will work as part of the TVCA senior technical leadership
team led by the Project Director. This specialist is responsible for
providing overall technical and program leadership in the design,
implementation and oversight of TVCA’s ME&L portfolio. This will be
focused on the design, implementation, and monitoring of the TVCA
program components which include determining the insecticide treated net
(ITN) access among targeted populations; delivering ITNs to targeted
populations; reviving the commercial market for ITNs; providing guidance
on effectiveness of vector control interventions used in Tanzania; and
providing guidance on new evidence-based vector control approaches.
The
Director-MEL will oversee implementation of an integrated M&E
system to track the inputs, processes, outputs and outcomes of each of
TVCA’s. In this regard, the Advisor will also oversee quality control
and timely production of required project data, tools, materials and
products relevant to M&E, including any operational research and
baseline/end line surveys.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and implementation of the TVCA’s monitoring, evaluation and learning activities, including the development of the project’s performance monitoring plan; development and monitoring of project indicators; implementation of project evaluation; quality assurance and auditing of data.
- Lead the design and implementation of the project learning activities working closely with other technical staff, including required operations research, performance evaluations, impact evaluations and rapid/special studies.
- Design and implement mechanisms for continuous learning, collaboration and adaptation for project staff, partners, donors, host country government counterparts and other stakeholders.
- Oversee the dissemination of information on successful and promising approaches, lessons learned and other program results to local, national and regional-level intergovernmental bodies, donors, partners and other stakeholders.
- Ensure that the project is aligned national malaria strategies and priorities.
- Lead and facilitate the evaluation of TVCA’s contribution towards Tanzania’s overall malaria response.
- Build capacity of staff, implementing partners, government counterparts, and other stakeholders in program monitoring and evaluation, data collection and management, and research and learning methods.
- Ensure research implementation adheres to FHI 360 and international policies and standards and remains technically and ethically sound.
- Oversee a team of monitoring, evaluation and research staff for the project and ensure clear roles and responsibilities and lines of communication are maintained amongst the team members.
- Contribute to work plans, quarterly and annual reports, financial reports, and other reports and papers summarizing project results and evidence.
- Deliver presentations at professional meetings and conferences.
Education/Experience:
- Master’s Degree in public health, demography, sociology, epidemiology, or biostatistics or equivalent. A PhD will be desired.
- Five years’ experience in monitoring, evaluation and research efforts, preferably with donor funded health initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience and familiarity with surveys, research methodologies, qualitative and quantitative research methods, data analysis, sampling methods, and establishment of MEL systems in developing country contexts.
- Strong skills using MS Excel Word, PowerPoint and Access, and at least one data analysis software program (SAS, SPSS) and experience training others in its use is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities, depth and breadth of technical and management expertise and experience, and strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills.
- Experience living or working in Tanzania is preferred.
- Experience with a USG-funded projects is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills in English and Kiswahili.
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This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
NEW TANZANIAN JOBS OPPORUNITIES 2019 (1,490+ POSTS)
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.
Please click here to continue searching FHI 360's Career Portal.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
Position: Technical and Operational Advisor/Specialist
Project summary
The
purpose of the Tanzania Vector Control Activity (TVCA) is to identify
and implement proven, evidence-based vector control approaches in
Tanzania. The TVCA focuses on insecticide treated bed-nets (ITNs) that
includes a) determining the quantity of ITNs needed annually to maintain high population access, and b) delivery and distribution of ITNs. The TVCA Contractor also provides the Government of Tanzania and malaria partners with c) state-of-the-art reviews and advice concerning new developments in vector control, and as appropriate, d) develops plans for implementation of modified or new vector control approaches in Tanzania.
PositionNAFASI ZA KAZI 2019
We are seeking experienced Technical and Operational Advisors and Specialists for the TVCA opportunity to cover:
- Supply chain management and commodity forecasting
- Distribution and related logistics
- Capacity Building/strengthening in the public and private sectors
- Community Mobilization – Regional and District levels
- Commercial market priming and private sector engagement
- Data Management and analysis
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of the TVCA’s monitoring, evaluation and learning activities, including the development of the project’s performance monitoring plan; development and monitoring of project indicators; implementation of project evaluation; quality assurance and auditing of data.
Minimum requirements
- Master’s Degree or equivalent in public health, business administration logistics or any of the arear of interest above
- Five years’ or more experience working in specific area, preferably with donor funded health initiatives. Experience with USAID funded programs highly desirable
- Demonstrated leadership qualities, depth and breadth of technical, operational and management expertise and experience, and strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills.
- Experience living or working in Tanzania or the East and Southern Africa region is highly preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills in English and Kiswahili.
This
job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither
prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry
out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to
represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to
review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.
FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.
Please click here to continue searching FHI 360's Career Portal.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
