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Job Opportunity General Information
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Chief of Party- Tanzania Economic Strengthening
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Date Posted:
10 Mar 2010
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Organization:
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CHF International
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Country/Region:
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Tanzania
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Apply By:
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17 May 2010
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Current Status:
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Accepting Resumes
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Contact Information:
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Job Description:
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CHF International’s mission is to be a catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the world, helping them improve their social, economic, and environmental conditions.
CHF International seeks an experienced Chief of Party to supervise a proposed program to strengthen economic interventions and services for HIV-affected populations in Tanzania. The Chief of Party will lead efforts to identify and design appropriate interventions to increase the capacity of international and local partners to implement activities promoting economic opportunities for vulnerable populations.
Position Responsibilities:
•Oversee program management and implementation.
•Ensure the timely, successful, and cost effective completion of program deliverables.
•Ensure the program complements existing efforts by liaising with international NGOs, local NGOs, federal government ministries, and other donor and international organizations with related activities.
•Mentor local staff to increase their capacity to run and implement programs.
•Provide technical and strategic guidance to local partners.
•Serve as program liaison to CHF headquarters, local NGOs, other implementing partners, implementing units, and international donors.
•Provide financial management oversight, budget analysis, and budget recommendations to CHF headquarters.
•Assist in program development and proposal preparation.
•Hire and manage local staff, as program requires.
•Ensure a successful working relationship with local partners and local authorities.
•Prepare required progress reports to CHF headquarters, funding organizations and program partners, as required.
•Maintain the integrity of the overall mission, as well as CHF’s mission and goals.
•Uphold and enforce CHF policies and procedures.
The duties listed above are not inclusive of all position duties at CHF International. CHF reserves the right to change and update position description at any time.
QUALIFICATIONS:
•Minimum 10-15 years experience, with at least 7 years direct international experience, designing and implementing sustainable economic strengthening/livelihoods programming in developing countries. Experience with USAID-funded programs preferred.
•Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with pro-poor market-based approaches to economic development, which improve access to finance, services and markets.
•Private sector development or public/private partnership experience is advantageous.
•Previous experience in the following areas is highly preferred:
oExperience with PLWHA and OVCs or other vulnerable populations
oAgricultural production and marketing, particularly among smallholder farmers
oCooperative enterprise strengthening
oExperience in Tanzania and/or East Africa.
•Proven capacity to effectively manage a diverse team.
•Advanced interpersonal communication skills, relationship building and organizational skills.
•Ability to travel to and work in challenging environments.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
•Advanced degree in business, economics, international development or a related field required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•Fluency in English required. Abilities in Swahili preferred.
•Able to read and interpret documents, and communicate with others as necessary to perform job duties effectively.
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