Deputy Chief of Party, Operations - Tanzania Horticulture
Job Details
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
Job Identification 100788
Locations Abt Associates, Dar es Salaam, TZ
Posting Date 09/21/2021, 02:23 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Job Description
The Deputy Chief of Party – Finance and
Operations (DCOP-FO), under the supervision of the Chief of Party, will
have primary responsibility for financial and administrative management
for the Tanzania Horticulture Activity, supervision and oversight of all
financial and administrative support staff, and establishment of the
systems and procedures required to ensure compliance with USAID
regulations and local law. This position will also oversee contracts,
procurement and subcontracting, budgeting, reporting, human resources
(HR), and general administrative support. The position is contingent
upon contract award to Abt Associates.
Qualifications
• Master’s Degree in Public or Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of relevant work experience managing grants or
contracts for private sector, universities, international NGOs or other
organizations with similar scopes of work.
• Experience and
knowledge in fiscally and operationally managing all aspects of at least
one large multi-million US dollar contract funded by an international
donor required, USAID experience highly preferred.
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• Supervisory
and/or management work experience including: (1) direct supervision of
professional and support staff; (2) quality evaluation of staff
performance and deliverables; (3) contract management (required); and
(4) ability to lead large complex programs and motivate
multidisciplinary, multicultural teams.
• Experience with USAID and other donor-funded health projects, highly desirable.
• Excellent financial management skills and knowledge of latest project management tools and computer applications.
• Ability to set priorities and multi-task.
• Strong analytical and computer skills, with emphasis on budgeting and financial analysis.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English communications skills.
Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.
Apply Before 11/30/2021, 02:48 PM
Job Details
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
Job Identification 100788
Job Category Program Delivery
Locations Abt Associates, Dar es Salaam, TZ
Posting Date 09/21/2021, 02:23 PM
Job Schedule Full time
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Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, the MEL Director will provide leadership and management oversight of research, monitoring and evaluation activities for the project in alignment with the Tanzania Horticulture results framework. This includes leading the collaborative learning and adaptation activities. The MEL Director will also oversee two other MEL support staff. The position is contingent upon contract award to Abt Associates.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in statistics, social science, development economics or a related field
- 10 years of experience with Masters degree or 6-8 with PhD in data management and analysis for M&E, learning, and adaptive management
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing MEL systems in complex donor-funded development projects. Experience implementing MEL activities on health system strengthening projects and/or projects that integrate health care for vulnerable populations desirable
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and other MS Office software; data analysis software, e.g. SPSS or Stata
- Experience conducting monitoring, evaluation and research tasks related to Feed the Future activities and technical areas.
- Experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative research, with demonstrated experience managing data collection teams.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
- Strong oral and written English skills for writing MEL reports and deliverables for USAID and project stakeholders.
- Strong management skills to manage MEL support staff and activities.
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Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.
Apply Before 11/30/2021, 02:48 PM
Job Details
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
Job Identification 100866
Job Category Program Delivery
Locations Abt Associates, Dar es Salaam, TZ
Posting Date 09/30/2021, 02:48 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Job Description
Abt Associates, a global leader in research and implementing technical programs in the fields of economic growth, international health, social and environmental policy, and climate change, seeks highly qualified candidates for an anticipated USAID-funded agriculture project in Tanzania.
Candidates should possess the following qualifications:
- A university degree in agriculture, business administration, economics, communications, health and behavioral or social sciences or a related field is required.
- A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in one or more of the relevant technical areas listed below. USAID experience is highly preferred.
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Deputy Chief of Party – Operations is responsible for the efficient and effective management of all aspects of project operations. He or she will provide operational and logistical leadership for functions including human resources, finance, procurement, and subcontracts.
Director, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning is responsible for designing and managing monitoring, evaluation, learning and knowledge management systems. He or she will undertake iterative learning and adaptation, including the use of real-time information and analysis to continuously assess progress and adjust interventions or approaches as necessary, including engagement with value chain actors and with development partners to learn about what is working across the system.
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Lead, Gender Inclusion will ensure that project interventions address barriers faced by and expand opportunities for women. He/she will ensure incorporation of gender considerations into all activities and ensure interventions with horticulture sector actors are inclusive.
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