JOB VACANCY:EDUCATION SPECIALIST
Save the Children
Date Posted: Apr 17, 2016
Application Deadline: Apr 28, 2016
Position Description:
EDUCATION SPECIALIST
Child Safeguarding:
Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder
to have regular contact with or access to children or young people
ROLE PURPOSE:
Save the Children is expanding its activities in the education sector,
particularly in early childhood development and basic (primary)
education. The Education Specialist will provide strategic and technical
leadership in this process. She/he will assume the overall
responsibility for the growth and development of the education
portfolio, including training for staff implementing in the field and
operations research to test new approaches or the application of
approaches in Tanzania. S/He must bring an innovative leadership profile
with a proven track record in education and a sound technical
background in programme design and delivery. The postholder should also
have a solid understanding of the public education sector in Tanzania
and some of the current challenges to delivery of quality basic
education. The position is a core actor in mobilising new resources for
our education portfolio.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Director of Programme Development and Quality
Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Tanzania (starting
in Zanzibar) since 1986. It is currently starting a new strategic plan
period (2016-2018), with approximately $8 million projected spend in
2016. The advocacy work at Save the Children in Tanzania is a strong
component of the Programme Development and Quality Team, but is
implemented through Programme Operations in the field offices and
through projects. The ”Every Last Child” campaign in Tanzania focuses on
ending child marriage which has not yet attracted sufficient political
action. The necessary policies, systems and operational structures
required to address child marriage are largely lacking and accorded
low-priority on the national development agenda. The project funded by
Breakthrough Strategic Investment will support the campaign by piloting a
diagnostic toolkit to identify which children are excluded and what are
the drivers behind their exclusion. The project will be designed in
consultation with national statistics authorities, local academics and
other organisations working on exclusion and data to engage their
expertise as well as build longer-term relationships with these actors
in support of other activities connected to the campaign.
Staff directly reporting to this post: to be determined
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Strategic Planning and Programme Development
· Be fully aware of and actively participate in the development and
review of country strategy and thematic programme plans. Specifically
lead the development and implementation of the Education strategy in
collaboration with other technical sectors.
· Build on technical knowledge, personal understanding of education
policy and services in Tanzania, and current/previous programming to
develop projects for funding in close coordination with the programme
quality team (including monitoring, evaluation, accountability and
learning). Ensure all new programming supports the achievement of Save
the Children strategic and thematic objectives in both development and
humanitarian contexts. Maintain a gender sensitive lens and work towards
gender equity in programmes. All programming must reflect the
Government of Tanzania’s priorities (or influencing updates in policy)
and be aligned to building their capacity to effectively provide
education services to all Tanzanians, particularly adolescent girls and
the disabled.
· Analyse donor priorities and positions on issues related to education;
identifying institutional funding opportunities and
developing/maintaining contacts with potential donors, partners and key
technical agencies. Ensure that new partnerships in this technical area
reflect the programme quality we expect of ourselves.
· Ensure that programme strategy supports and demonstrates good practice in child safeguarding and gender mainstreaming.
· Using a child rights programming lens, ensure that our Education
programming is built around the Theory of Change and aligns with Global
Initiative strategic directions for Education, including Education in
Emergencies (where appropriate).
Advocacy and Policy Development
· Be fully aware of national policies, strategies and other initiatives
and developments by the Government of Tanzania and other stakeholders
relating to Education (especially early childhood development and
primary education), and critical intersections with child protection,
health and nutrition, and child poverty. Regularly assess and
communicate the implications for Save the Children’s programme and
priorities of any changes in the operating environment relevant to this
theme in close collaboration with the relevant Specialist(s).
· Help to clearly articulate the Education advocacy messages for the
Tanzania country office. Develop an advocacy plan (with timeline and key
outcomes) and ensure its implementation at national, county and
community level, particularly aligned to ending corporal punishment and
elimination of child marriage.
· Develop policy briefs and position papers when required related to the
Education programme in coordination with the Child Protection, Health
and Nutrition, Child Rights Governance and Senior Campaign and Advocacy
Manager. This may require technical collaboration with other Technical
Specialists within the country office or within the SC Members.
· Represent and advocate for Save the Children with UN agencies, donors,
Government of Tanzania, NGOs and others at the highest levels in both
verbal and written communications to ensure Save the Children is seen as
the lead international agency in terms of innovation and quality of
implementation that focus on education and child protection issues.
Specifically ensure the following:
Participation in regular working groups and technical meetings.
Ensure presence at relevant Education partner coordination meetings, especially with the Government of Tanzania and key donors
Advise field teams to ensure adequate field visibility through attendance at technical meetings at regional and district level.
Ensure active dissemination of programme findings and lessons learned
through the production of high technical quality lessons learned
documents and their effective dissemination to key stakeholders
Participate in and contribute to SC Global Initiative activities for Education, as relevant.
Programme Quality
· Monitor and provide timely, relevant, accurate input on overall
technical aspects of Save the Children Education programme work in
Tanzania. The position will be required to travel 30-40% of the time to
Save the Children field locations.
· Liaise with the Programme Operations department to ensure all
Education and other programme staff receive the necessary and
appropriate technical support. In consultation with staff and project
managers agree on the range of advice, support, training and/or other
assistance required from you to facilitate high quality programming and
ensure it is delivered in a timely fashion. This will involve regular
visits to Save the Children operational areas.
· Assist in the development of tools for project staff and partners to
improve the quality of Education work. Where necessary provide technical
training for project staff and partners as required (e.g. newborn child
survival focus, community health workers, care and support, monitoring
tools, programme quality tools, etc.).
· Where external consultants (local or international) are required to
technically support or monitor and evaluate projects, lead the
recruitment and subsequent management of contracted consultants as per
the recruitment guidelines.
· Review relevant monitoring reports to donors to ensure that technical
debates are well articulated and reports are of acceptable quality
before submission. Provide support where necessary to improve report
writing skills.
· Provide input on partner selection and coach partners in Education programming principles.
· Analyse and provide feedback on programme implementation to ensure gender equity and adequate child participation
Monitoring and Evaluation
· Ensure the development of an M&E framework and key indicators for
nutrition that helps each project improve quality of reporting, clearly
articulate progress and impact of projects, identify issues for advocacy
and new programmes/projects in the future.
· Participate in the design of baseline, mid-term and end of project
evaluations for Health and Nutrition programmes, or Education components
of multi-sectoral programmes. Monitor the evaluation process and
provide input and clarification as needed. Review evaluation findings
and ensure that lessons and recommendations are captured in the Lessons
Learned database.
· Regularly review and monitor education programmes for child
safeguarding issues. Take corrective action in modifying programme
activities and/or report incidents.
Other
· Participate actively in PDQ programme meetings, planning and review
activities, providing enhanced insight into Education programming.
· Actively participate in key relevant internal meetings such as
Quarterly Programme Review Meetings, BVA review meetings and Field
office meetings as required. Participate in any Donor visit to
project(s) within the country office portfolio, as required.
· Ensure the recruitment and training of health and nutrition programme
staff in technical areas of expertise as appropriate and ensure
availability of appropriate professional development opportunities.
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
· · Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources
efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
· · Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their
responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way
they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance
and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
Ambition:
· · Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their
team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and
encourages others to do the same
· · Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
· · Future orientated, thinks strategically
Collaboration:
· · Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
· · Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
· · Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity:
· · Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
· · Willing to take disciplined risks
Integrity:
· · Honest, encourages openness and transparency
· · Models child safeguarding standards and ensures others in the agency do as well
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
· Bachelors’ degree or equivalent in education or related field. At
least 5 years of professional experience (not limited to teaching
experience alone).
· Demonstrated experience in designing technical strategies around
education, specifically early childhood development and primary
education.
· Experience with early grade reading/literacy and numeracy.
· Prior experience at a senior level, advising projects of at least Tshs. 50 million.
· Technical expertise in education, specifically pre-primary and/or primary education.
· Demonstrated experience of developing and managing relationships and
funding from donors such as DFID, USAID, World Bank or other development
partners.
· Demonstrated experience working with national and/or regional level
government structures to strengthen the capacity of the government to
deliver services.
· Ability to work with local structures to plan and effectuate change in
behaviour around teacher training, pre-primary and basic education and
community mobilisation. Demonstrated ability to work at a community
level.
· Strong English communication and interpersonal skills, especially working with multicultural teams.
· Experience in building personal networks, resulting new opportunities for the organisation.
· Experience solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in of others.
· Commitment to the Save the Children values and willingness to abide by Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy.
· Ability to read, write and speak in Kiswahili.
· Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required.
DESIRABLE:
· Exposure to NGO project design and delivery: 3+ years with education development projects.
· Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an
international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and
cultures.
· Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind sets
· Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidate should apply through
https://tanzania.savethechildren.net/jobs/job-details/146
JOB VACANCYU: FINANCE OFFICER
Save the Children
Date Posted: Apr 17, 2016
Application Deadline: Apr 28, 2016
Position Description:
FINANCE OFFICER
CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 2: either the role holder will have access to
personal data about children and/or young people as part of their work;
or they will be working in a ‘regulated’ position; therefore a police
check will be required.
ROLE PURPOSE: The Finance Officer is responsible for the effective
application of SC technical accounting, policies, reporting systems and
internal financial control procedures across the Zanzibar Programme.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Programme Representative, Zanzibar
Dimensions:
Number of direct reports: TBC
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
1. Implementation of SC technical accounting policies and practices and
enforcement of SC financial reporting systems and internal financial
control procedures across the Zanzibar Programme.
Ensure SC Zanzibar Programme complies with all local and international taxation regulations.
Ensure that all bank/cash transactions are entered into GLACOS on a daily basis and monthly accounts are closed timely.
Review all supporting documentation to ensure it complies with the SC financial procedures and provides a complete audit trail.
Review balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis including all debt monitoring.
Ensure all donor funds are applied and accounted for as per the terms and conditions of grant agreements.
Ensure all staff are adhering to SC financial policies and procedures.
Facilitate external audits
2. Liquidity and cash flow management
Ensure all payments to suppliers are made in a timely and accurate manner.
Invoice staff members for use of SC facilities, e.g. Private use of telephones and vehicles.
Manage and control cash in hand for Zanzibar office including ensuring weekly and monthly cash reconciliation.
Manage and control Zanzibar bank accounts.
Ensure all cash and bank reconciliations are conducted monthly.
Request cash transfers from Dar es Salaam in consultation with the SC
Zanzibar Programme Representative to ensure adequate but not excessive
cash is held in order to carry out programme activities.
Prepare a list of outstanding floats for SC Zanzibar Programme
Representative on a weekly basis and ensure retirement of all floats
within TWO weeks.
Advise the SC Zanzibar Programme Representative of any operational
challenges or discrepancies relating to the financial management of the
programme.
3. Budget Monitoring
Work with Budget Holders to do quarterly re-forecast based on actual expenditure to date and programme priorities.
Ensure that financial reporting to the country head office is accurately
and efficiently carried out in accordance with the finance diary.
4. Capacity building in finance procedures
Identify knowledge gaps and hold workshops with staff to maintain a high
level of understanding and compliance to SC financial procedures
Induct all new staff to SC financial procedures.
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources
efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their
responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way
they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance
and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team,
takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages
their team to do the same
Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
Willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Degree/Diploma in relevant subject
At least 3 years accounting experience
Demonstrated good skills and experience in managing financial and office administration systems.
Knowledge and experience of financial computer applications, including spreadsheets, SUN Systems and Agresso
Good organisational skills including time management and ability to meet deadlines.
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work as part of the team and to fit in well with the organisation
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work under pressure.
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s values, principals and Child Safeguarding policy.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidate should apply through
https://tanzania.savethechildren.net/jobs/job-details/147
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JOB VACANCY:AWARDS OFFICER
Save the Children
Date Posted: Apr 17, 2016
Application Deadline: Apr 28, 2016
Position Description:
AWARDS OFFICER
Child Safeguarding:
Level 2: the role holder will have access to personal data about
children and/or young people as part of their work; therefore a police
check will be required (at ‘standard’ level in the UK or equivalent in
other countries).
ROLE PURPOSE:
The purpose of this post is to support the Save the Children Zanzibar
office in the planning, securing and managing of both development (and
if necessary, humanitarian) awards. The position involves supporting
award information management and compliance with systems and processes.
The Awards Officer will be responsible for supporting the Zanzibar
office team to adhere to all award management obligations internally
within Save the Children and externally with donors.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: SCI Zanzibar Representative
Dimensions: This role will work closely with Awards Management, PDQ and
Program Operations on proposals, financial and narrative reporting,
monitoring and analysis and compliance processes, focused on the
Zanzibar office. The position holder will have dotted line relationships
with the Head of Awards Management and the Deputy Finance Director
based in Dar es Salaam.
Staff directly reporting to this post: None
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Budget Preparation, Management and Monitoring
Support the Zanzibar team with and engage with all relevant stakeholders
in budgeting for proposals ensuring that country office non-thematic
rate is achieved.
Support Zanzibar-based budget holders with understanding and analysing BvA reports.
Organize and facilitate monthly regular award review meetings at the
Zanzibar office (for awards implemented in Zanzibar) and track follow-up
on action items.
Provide advice/training to budget holders on budget management and phasing.
Review the reclassifications proposed by program staff for eligibility
in line with donor regulations and in line with Save the Children
financial policies.Compliance
Support the Zanzibar team to increase their knowledge of SCI Award
Management procedures in general and donor compliance rules specific to
each award implemented in Zanzibar, including organizing &
participating in kick-offs and annual refreshers for active awards and
providing on-going training and support to enable successful award
management by the Zanzibar office.
Support the team to identify potential donor compliance issues, prepare
amendment documentation and liaise with the Country Office Award
Management unit to steward amendment or authorization requests to member
and/or donor as required.
Support relevant members of the Zanzibar team with use and access to AMS.
Provide follow-up on monthly award reporting calendar for relevant
reports, ensure Zanzibar team has access to correct donor formats and
provide support on donor and member expectations in relation to quality
donor reporting.
Sub-award management
Support project managers based in the Zanzibar office and local partners
with understanding the Country Office’s sub-granting procedures and
complying with contractual aspects of sub-grant agreements.
Participate in partner finance-related due diligence and vetting
processes and, as necessary, provides technical assistance to meet
capacity gaps identified in the process.
Support budget holders with review of potential sub-grantees’ proposals and budgets.
Support Award Management unit with process of awarding and monitoring
sub-grants to partners, including training partners on Save the Children
and donor rules and carrying out relevant capacity building.
Review sub-grantees financial reports and conduct field visits to
sub-grantees to check the financial report supporting documents.
Other Responsibilities
Carry out inductions and staff trainings on Awards and Finance procedures, donor requirements etc.
Maintain and ensure compliance with the Scheme of Delegation chart.
Assist with preparation of documents for audits and facilitate the work of the auditors in-country.
Regularly familiarize themselves with relevant local laws including
taxation and social security laws and serve as a resource for the office
on such laws.
Regularly familiarize themselves with donor requirements on grants and
contracts and serves as a resource for budget holders on these donor
requirements.
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources
efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their
responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way
they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance
and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team),
takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages
others to do the same
Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
Future orientated, thinks strategically.
Collaboration:
Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity:
Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
Willing to take disciplined risks
Integrity:
Honest, encourages openness and transparency
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s vision, mission and values including rights-based approaches
Professional qualifications in Accounting: CPA/ACCA or Degree in Accounting
At least 4 years INGOs experiences especially on finances/grants management in an international organisation
Experience of budgeting and budget management
Excellent analytical skills – the ability to analyse complex financial
data and design and produce effective management information.
Previous experience with various donors financial policies and
guidelines including USAID, Europe Aid, Sida, Global Affairs Canada
(previously CIDA), UNICEF
Understanding of financial systems and procedures.
Experience of computerised accounts packages, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Experience of general administration work
Ability to support, work with and interpret financial reports to staff with limited financial skills
Strong organisational skills, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
Written and verbal fluency in English
Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and
the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within
reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with
the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Health and Safety
The role aholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidate should apply through
https://tanzania.savethechildren.net/jobs/job-details/148
