Job Opportunity at Baylor Foundation Tanzania, Ajira Chief of Party

Baylor Foundation Tanzania, Ajira Chief of Party
Baylor Foundation Tanzania, Ajira Chief of Party


Job Opportunity at Baylor Foundation Tanzania, Ajira Chief of Party

Ajira Chief of Party 

Location: Mwanza

Baylor Tanzania is seeking applications on various key personnel positions for an anticipated United States Government (USG) Cooperative Agreement (720621-OVCNextGen-FY2021) to implement Orphan and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Next Generation activity in the 4 regions (Mara, Mwanza, Kagera, and Geita) of the Lake zone in Tanzania. This potential five years OVC activity is designed to increase access to and use of health/HIV, social, and protection services among OVC and youth. More information can be found here on www.beta.sam.gov.These positions are contingent upon award.


Position Title: Chief of Party (1)


Reports to: Executive Director


Position Location: Mwanza, Tanzania


Job Summary and qualifications


Chief of Party (COP) The Chief of Party (COP) is responsible for the overall management and operations of the project and is the key liaison with USAID. S/he provides overall management, strategic direction, and technical leadership to the project to achieve expected project results within budget and timeframe. Responsible for the overall planning, implementation, and management of the project as well as the achievement of the goals and objectives of the project in a timely and cost-effective manner. The COP will serve as principal liaison to USG and the Tanzanian Government and ensure high level of coordination and nurture relationships with all key stakeholders including partner organizations/at national and county level, on administrative, financial and programmatic matters related to the project. The COP position requires political savvy, as s/he interacts with numerous Government of Tanzania institutions and senior-level national and county-level government officials. At a minimum, the COP will have:


A Master’s degree in social sciences, public health, medicine, management, business administration, or a related field

A minimum of seven  years of experience with progressively increasing responsibility designing, implementing, managing and leading large development programs involving multiple partners, stakeholders and geographic target areas in a developing country.

A minimum of five years prior experience as a Chief of Party or similar leadership role of similar size and complexity.

A minimum of three years of experience providing specific technical direction and oversight of the development and management of OVC programs with key populations.

Management experience with a USG funding mechanism and familiarity with USG agreement regulations preferred.

Demonstrated ability through previous experience to liaise with senior government officials, dignitaries, executives of NGOs, FBOs, CBOs, and the for-profit business community, and senior members of the donor community.

Excellent interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills in English.

Relevant computer software skills, including at a minimum MS Office.

How to apply:


If you are qualified and wish to join Baylor – Tanzania, kindly apply by submitting a cover letter, a detailed CV, relevant copies of your certificates, and the names and contact information of three referees.


Application should reach the Executive Directors Office at Baylor – Tanzania not later than 25th February 2021


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:


Addressed to:


The Executive Director,


Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Tanzania


P.O. Box 5208, Mwanza


Or send to email: hr@baylortanzania.or.tz


The deadline for submitting the application is 25th February, 2021

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