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Position: Programs Officer – WASH & HEALTH
15434-17N17137
Tanzania Nyasa
Health
Fixed term, Full-time
Deadline: 03-Jan-20
Purpose of the position:
Ensure Itilima NTD elimination Program technical support, workplan activities implementation and operations to achieve the intended program results and impact in a cost effective manner, while maintaining a high level of excellence and accountability.
Execute program activities as assigned by the of the project coordinator, planning, coordinating and executing activities with timely reporting. Taking part in project activities’ data collection, cleaning analysis and reporting as required by DME and or project management team. Abide and part of monitoring and evaluation activities per approved policies, systems, procedures and donor requirements
Observe mission and core values of World Vision and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others
Major Responsibilities: (please define in output format – 1-9 things of what you expect to see as a result of this position)
• Strategic Engagement:
Provide support to ensure appropriate coordination of project operations in line with the donor standards
In coordination with Finance team, ensure all activities related to the health dockets are implemented in line with the DIP
• Program Compliances
• Track and facilitate solutions for operational issues hindering implementation of program/projects plans
• Conduct Post activities reflection meetings in coordination with project coordinator and team to inform implementation efficiency
• Support Itilima district team in the efficient implementation of all project activities including Mass drug administration, Advocacy, SBCC and all related project activities implementation
• Ensure timely implementation of school and community NTD elimination activities in Itilima in accordance to project deliverables
• Support Project coordinator and management in implementation of project annual workplan review recommendations, project team meetings
Support project documentation through writing high quality project activity reports for completed activities, with timely submission to project coordinator
• Prepare and submit activity plans , requests and quality reports timely
• Support project management team to ensure that project and organization resources while implementing project activities including field work ( vehicles, equipment, materials and finance) are used for intended purpose and as per approved policies and guidelines
• Collaboration and Networking
• Support the Project coordinator to strengthen relationships with government, district teams, within the education , health, sectors and community while implementing project activities
• Build positive work relationship with project collaborators maintaining unity and trust
• Participate in district, community level meetings and engagements in consultation with and feedback to the project coordinator
Other Competencies/Attributes:
• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
• Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
• Minimum Qualification required: Undergraduate degree in health related subjects, or Advanced diploma in clinical medicine
• Experience: At least 3 years in programming in an NGO
• Preferred: Working experience in community health project , WASH interventions
• Experience in NTD capacity building to field staff, data collection and management
Technical Skills & Abilities:
• Computer skills.
• Good communication skills
• Experience in working with donor funds in an INGO environment
• Lobbying and negotiation skills
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with project staff and project beneficiaries
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
• Minimum Qualification required: Undergraduate degree in health related subjects, or Advanced diploma in clinical medicine
• Experience: At least 3 years in programming in an NGO
• Preferred: Working experience in community health project , WASH interventions
• Experience in NTD capacity building to field staff, data collection and management
Technical Skills & Abilities:
• Computer skills.
• Good communication skills
• Experience in working with donor funds in an INGO environment
• Lobbying and negotiation skills
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with project staff and project beneficiaries
