Job Overview
Deputy Chief of Party – Nutrition Program
CVPeople Tanzania | Full time
Deputy Chief of Party – Nutrition Program
Industry: NGO/Social Services
Work Experience: 5+ years
City: Dar es salaam
State/Province: Dar es Salaam
Country” Tanzania
Zip/Postal Code: +255
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership for all nutrition activities ensuring timely and effective implementation of activities by sub-contractors, project staff and other technical assistance providers.
Maximize the collaboration and participation of local partners including Tanzania NGOs, government health, agriculture sector staff, and those involved in nutrition programming in Tanzania.
Support effective implementation across all regions to achieve program deliverables through the effective use of program resources in compliance with USAID regulations and Save the Children policies.
Represent the project for Save the Children in formal and informal meetings with USAID, the Government of Tanzania, and other donors and partners.
Facilitate linkages and foster coordination with key stakeholders, including relevant national and regional level government authorities.
Directly manage project technical advisors and other program staff based in the Dar es Salaam, Tanzania office.
Ensure strong implementation, financial management, reporting, and compliance to all USAID requirements.
Track progress of programs against original proposals and with detailed work plans.
Assist the COP in developing and finalizing all required reporting and play a lead role in managing the development of external communications for the project.
Ensure appropriate training and capacity building of all programs staff.
Along with the COP, ensure appropriate organizational structures are in place to ensure the most efficient and effective implementation of program activities.
Conduct annual performance evaluation of direct reports.
Contribute to ensuring systems are in place for the most effective program implementation in regards to M&E and financial systems
Knowledge and Experience
Minimum of seven years of professional experience working in Africa or similar contexts on nutrition/health programming.
Experience in the development and management of health/nutrition programs in developing countries. An understanding of the Tanzania nutrition sector is preferred.
Solid experience interacting with USG agencies, host country governments and other relevant stakeholders.
Knowledge of USAID health and/or nutrition projects.
Demonstrated skills working in partnership with international donors and other agencies.
Experience in strategic and program planning and a proven ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in a complicated fast-paced environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are essential.
Desired
Prior experience as Deputy Chief of Party.
Familiarity with the political, social, and cultural context as well as prior work experience in Tanzania.
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