Abt Associates, a global leader in implementing technical assistance proÂgrams and research in the fields of economic growth, agriculture, social and environmental policy, and climate change, seeks highly qualified canÂdidates for the anticipated USAID Comprehensive Client Centered Health Program for Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health in Tanzania, or the Tanzania C3HP RMNCAH Activity, which seeks to increase the demand for and use of quality integrated RMNCAH serÂvices in target regions, particularly women of reproductive age, youth and children, by improving access to quality RMNCAH services in both faciliÂties and the surrounding communities, promoting positive health-seeking behaviors among Tanzaniaâs population, and enhancing the overall policy environment for RMNCAH service delivery.
The following below are ABT Associates Job Vacancies November, 2020...
All positions will be based in Dar es Salaam and are contingent upon projÂect award to Abt Associates.
Chief of Party (COP)
The COPâs primary responsibilities are aimed at providing overall leadership and technical direction of the entire project activity, ensuring an integrated vision among different components and actors, and a focus on achieving the results defined in the projectâs scope of work. Candidates must have a Masterâs degree with at least 15 years of senior-level international project management experience in designing, implementing and managing large, complex health systems strengthenÂing and service delivery programs in developing countries. Experience working in Tanzania required.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Director
Under the suÂpervision of the Chief of Party (COP), the MEL Director is responsible for designing the projectâs monitoring, evaluation, and learning agenda and creating systems to measure and document program process, output and impact data results by routinely and systematically collecting, analyzing and presenting program data for project staff, partners and donors. CanÂdidates must have a Masterâs degree and at least 12 yearsâ experience in statistics, M&E, or a related field, or a Bachelorâs degree and 16 years of relevant experience. At least five years of professional experience supportÂing MEL activities on international donor-funded programs. USAID MEL experience required. Experience conducting research and evaluation in HIV/AIDS, malaria, FP/RH, MNCH, WASH or nutrition is desired.
Finance and Administration (F&A) Director
The Finance and AdminisÂtration (F&A) Director, under the supervision of the Chief of Party, will have primary responsibility for financial, accounting, contract and compliance management for the project. S/he will provide supervision and oversight of the programâs finance, administrative and human resources support staff, and establish the Activityâs financial systems and procedures required to ensure compliance with USAID regulations and local labor laws. CanÂdidates must have a Masterâs degree in finance, business, accounting, or other relevant field, and at least 12 years of experience managing project finance and administration for international development programs, or Bachelorâs degree and 16 years of relevant experience. Expertise in USÂAID contract and compliance regulations required.
Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)
The DCOP, under the supervision of the Chief of Party, assists in developing and implementing innovative apÂproaches to strengthening the capacity of Tanzanian institutions and comÂmunities to deliver quality, integrated health services. Candidates must have a Masterâs degree with at least 12 years of relevant experience or a Bachelorâs degree and 16 years of relevant experience, including serving in a senior technical position for public health and/or international develÂopment project. Must possess technical expertise in FP/RH and MNCH and have demonstrated leadership experience supporting technical stratÂegy for an international donor-funded health service delivery program.
Senior Technical and Administrative Specialists (10 Posts)
In addition to the inÂdividual positions above, Abt is looking to fill several senior technical and administrative positions. These positions will be providing technical guidÂance and administrative management for a range of activities within the project. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 10 years working on these issues for USAID or other international organizations in Tanzania.
Finance and Administration (F&A) Director
The Finance and AdminisÂtration (F&A) Director, under the supervision of the Chief of Party, will have primary responsibility for financial, accounting, contract and compliance management for the project. S/he will provide supervision and oversight of the programâs finance, administrative and human resources support staff, and establish the Activityâs financial systems and procedures required to ensure compliance with USAID regulations and local labor laws. CanÂdidates must have a Masterâs degree in finance, business, accounting, or other relevant field, and at least 12 years of experience managing project finance and administration for international development programs, or Bachelorâs degree and 16 years of relevant experience. Expertise in USÂAID contract and compliance regulations required.
Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)
The DCOP, under the supervision of the Chief of Party, assists in developing and implementing innovative apÂproaches to strengthening the capacity of Tanzanian institutions and comÂmunities to deliver quality, integrated health services. Candidates must have a Masterâs degree with at least 12 years of relevant experience or a Bachelorâs degree and 16 years of relevant experience, including serving in a senior technical position for public health and/or international develÂopment project. Must possess technical expertise in FP/RH and MNCH and have demonstrated leadership experience supporting technical stratÂegy for an international donor-funded health service delivery program.
The Finance and AdminisÂtration (F&A) Director, under the supervision of the Chief of Party, will have primary responsibility for financial, accounting, contract and compliance management for the project. S/he will provide supervision and oversight of the programâs finance, administrative and human resources support staff, and establish the Activityâs financial systems and procedures required to ensure compliance with USAID regulations and local labor laws. CanÂdidates must have a Masterâs degree in finance, business, accounting, or other relevant field, and at least 12 years of experience managing project finance and administration for international development programs, or Bachelorâs degree and 16 years of relevant experience. Expertise in USÂAID contract and compliance regulations required.
Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)
The DCOP, under the supervision of the Chief of Party, assists in developing and implementing innovative apÂproaches to strengthening the capacity of Tanzanian institutions and comÂmunities to deliver quality, integrated health services. Candidates must have a Masterâs degree with at least 12 years of relevant experience or a Bachelorâs degree and 16 years of relevant experience, including serving in a senior technical position for public health and/or international develÂopment project. Must possess technical expertise in FP/RH and MNCH and have demonstrated leadership experience supporting technical stratÂegy for an international donor-funded health service delivery program.
Interested candidates may send a CV and cover letter to TanzaniaJobs@abtassoc.com Please include the position title and âTanzania RMNCHAâ in the subject line of the email. One email per position application. Deadline for applications is December 31st,2020. Tanzanian nationals are encouraged to apply. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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