Job Description
WeWorld is looking for one (1) Activities Coordinator for the EU co-funded project “KIJANI PEMBA – Strengthening Urban Eco-Resilience in Chake Chake and Mkoani”.
Job Location:
The activities Coordinator who will based in Chake Chake.
Contract Information:
Position/Contract type: Full time – National Employment Contract
Contract Duration: 12 months (including 3 months as probation period), with possibility of extension
Starting date: November, 2023
How to apply: Send your CV (indicating two references: name, telephone contact and email) and letter of motivation to [email protected]
Please indicate the reference number of the vacancy Ref: TZ/Coordinator/23/01 in the subject line of your email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline for sending applications: October 23rd, 2023
WeWorld reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications is received.
Organisation Description
We World is an Italian independent non-governmental organisation working in Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid projects in 29 countries worldwide, including Italy. The NGO carries out 128 projects reaching over 2.4 million direct beneficiaries and 12.3 million indirect beneficiaries. Children, women and youth, actors of change in every community, are the protagonists of We World projects and campaigns in the following fields of intervention: gender equality, prevention and contrast of violence against women and children, migrations, humanitarian aid (prevention, aid and reconstruction), food security, water and sanitation, health, education and learning, socio-economic development, environmental protection, global citizenship education and international volunteering.
Project Summary
The objective is to improve the individual and families’ living conditions in the main urban areas of Pemba Island and in particular in the settlements through i) Increased accessibility and connectivity in difficult areas; ii) increased access to clean water, hygiene and sanitation, iii) provision or upgrading public and social facilities; iv) enhancing solid waste management system; v) strengthening sustainable integrated urban planning and development with an emphasis to gender related issues through capacity building for CSOs and Local Authorities (LA) staff. The result of project is a more coherent and sustainable urban planning through an enhanced dialogue between LAs, CSOs and communities. Furthermore, by adopting environmentally sensitive waste management services and green small local businesses, the Action is also consistent with the selection of green and nature-based solutions. The initiative will be implemented in Pemba South Island.
Key Objectives of the Position
The Activities Coordinator will be directly responsible for the overall management of the project in full compliance with the organization and the donor’s procedures, including planning, implementation and monitoring of the activities. S/he will be directly assigned to the supervision of all logistics, financial, human and operational resources dedicated to the project in close collaboration with and under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and the Finance team. S/he will report to the Project Manager and maintain effective relations and coordination with all project stakeholders at regional level.
Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Activities Coordinator acts as project focal point for WeWorld’s activities and ensure excellence in implementation of the project activities in terms of impact, reporting, and timeliness. Areas of focus will include the following:
Project Management, Monitoring and Reporting
- Plan and implement the project activities in compliance with the project design and timetable.
- Provide direct supervision of the project activities implemented by We World’s staff and by the partner organizations, including baseline/endline survey and technical studies/research, CSOs/CBOs mapping, identification of beneficiaries, training sessions, debates, roundtables and awareness events.
- Ensure that all project documents are available (attendance and payment sheets, MoU, minutes of meetings, contracts and agreements, activity and field reports, etc.).
- Support the development of workplans and ensure effective coordination, timely and quality implementation and monitoring of project activities to meet deliverables in accordance with standards, timelines, and budget.
- Lead and/or participate to the project meetings and support their arrangement.
- Support Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and learning (MEAL) through routine, accurate collection and reporting of information on project progress and achievements.
- Support the preparation of reports to be submitted to the donor, the Headquarters and Local Authorities, among others.
- Support the implementation of visibility actions and ensure compliance with WeWorld and donor’s guidelines.
Networking and Coordination
- Build strategic networks with local communities, CSOs and Local Authorities at island level.
- Ensure coordination of the project activities with all relevant stakeholders at districts and at the regional level.
- Ensure project update and submission of reports to the Local Authorities, in line with the government procedures.
As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the Activities Coordinator may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor in a relevant discipline e.g. related to development studies, engineering, architecture, WASH, environment
- Excellent communication (writing and oral) skills and reporting skills in English
- Motorbike driving licence
- Computer skills, in particular MS Office, web and social media skills
- Proven leadership skills and excellent social/networking skills, ability to engage with government, private sector and civil society
- Proven organizational skills and ability to manage effectively multiple tasks
- Monitoring and evaluation skills
- Demonstrates integrity concerning NGO values and ethical standards
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Professional Experience: at least 3 years of experience working in a similar position with local/international organizations, government or relevant organizations in development projects
Assets/Added advantage.
- Residence in Pemba
- Previous experience in infrastructure/environmental projects and community engagement approach.
WeWorld TANZANIA is sensitive to equal employment rights for vulnerable groups, so we particularly encourage applications from women and people with disabilities.
