Project Coordinator Jobs in Dar es salaam-Job opportunity at Care
JOB SUMMARY
The Project Coordinator (Collective Investment Agent for VSLAs) will provide technical and operational leadership and support to VSLAs groups and similar saving and groups in such a way that the farmers in the project area increase financial resilience that invest into profitable and environmentally sustainable enterprises. With an intention to support their tea value chain development by improving in processing, tools, including their post- harvest handling approaches, access to capital and saving ability. The Project Coordinatorsare expected to maintain effective working relationships with other project staff including close working relationship and capacity building to KAZI YETU officers on VSLA’s approach and collective investment innovation to help saving groups to take forward these initiatives beyond the lifetime of the project after CARE exit and all her implementing partner.
These positions will report directly to the Senior Project Manager for “Her Money Her Life” project.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Take lead role in the formation and maintenance of strong, empowered VSLA groups by providing a joined-up approach in determining viable areas for VSLAs and continually update the context analysis that governs programming.
Ensure formed Savings groups apply VSLA approaches-financial inclusion and collective actions and oversee, guide and provide technical support to the cluster team and partners throughout the tenure of project.
Play an active role in strengthening partnerships, overseeing planning, gathering and dissemination of information vital for strategic execution of the project.
Monitoring and Evaluation data gathering and evidence generation.
Promote Gender Equality and diversity in VSLAs interventions.
Project Coordinator at CARE Tanzania
QUALIFICATIONS (KNOW-HOW)
Bachelor’s degree in Rural development or Project Planning and Management or Community development or Agriculture or any other relevant social science qualification
Minimum 5 years working experience in formation of saving groups whereas experience in forming VSLA and working with women and tea sector development will be an added advantage.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in conducting training and sensitization sessions on socioeconomic activities engagement with specific emphasis on women and girls development and community wellbeing.
Minimum 3 years’ practical experience interacting with rural community and sharing critical agendas towards leveraging sustainable development.
Knowledge on community development, project planning and management, administration.
Good understanding of saving groups and women dynamics in the respective region particularly around; economic development, gender, land rights, sustainable livelihoods and development.
Ability to build a good rapport with community leaders/ heads, women and women integrated groups, to gain their trust and confidence and understand the world from their perspective (sympathize).
Strong partnership management skills and experience. Capable of building productive relationships with key partners in the project.
Ability to work and communicate with a range of stakeholders including policymakers and government officials, NGOs and community representatives.
Ability to thrive in team environments with a strong understanding of team diversities. Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality and participatory approach to sustainable development.
HOW TO APPLY
Only a letter of application and updated CV including names of at least 3 reputable referees from previous jobs (preferable line Managers) with reliable contacts should be sent by email to Human Resources Department TZAHumanResourcesDepartment@care.org by CoB, 19th September 2022 at 1700hrs. To apply, please indicate the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your e-mail. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
More Information
- Address Dar es salaam, Dar es salaam, Dar es salaam, ,Tanzania
- Salary Offers Negotiable TZS Negotiable Month
