Thursday, 22 October 2015

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES at KILOMBERO SUGAR COMPANY LIMITED


KILOMBERO SUGAR COMPANY LIMITED
OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT
Kilombero Sugar Company Limited, the largest producer of sugar is inviting a dynamic and result oriented person to fill a vacancy of Electrical Engineer.
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Electrical and Instrumentation Manager and will be engaged on permanent and pensionable terms.


Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Key Responsibilities
• Overall responsible for the management of Electrical Section.
• Overall responsible for all maintenance and capital projects.
• Optimizing functionality of processes and electricity supply to reduce losses and improve overall efficiency.

Job Requirements
• B.Sc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• At least five years experience in similar post.
• Extensive knowledge in electrical generation, protection and distribution.
• Computer literacy.
• Effective communication in English language.
• Burning desire to succeed in a high performance environment.
• Ready to work long hours.
• Sound mental and physical health.
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Kilombero Sugar Company the largest producer of sugar in the country is also producing alcohol. The company is inviting a dynamic and result oriented person to fill a vacancy of Process Manager Assistant-Distillery existing in the company. The successful candidate will be required to assist in the management of the Distillery in all areas where support is required, but is directly responsible for assisting in the management of production and the management of the shift teams meanwhile driving cost down whilst improving performance.

Job Title: Process Manager Assistant
Qualifications and Competences Required
• A university Degree in Chemical Engineering, Technical qualification in Engineering – Applied sciences or Production Management, Supervisory experience in chemical manufacturing facility or distillery and ability to manage safety.
Tasks:
1. Management of the production process and associated services inclusive, production reports, stock controls, management of shift teams, cost controls and production safety.
2. Ensure all processes are executed in accordance with the company`s safety, health, environment and quality systems and local good practices.
3. Capable of managing a shift-based team of 26 members (8 direct and 18 indirect).
4. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Capable of managing multifunctional teams.
6. Good understanding and practice of application of industrial relations principles.
7. Provides coaching and development of personnel to achieve the team`s purpose and the individual`s own aspirations.
8. Capable of standing in for production manager as needed and operating at a senior management level.
9. Assists in the management of the distillery to ensure smooth operation of the site.
10. Controls raw material stock and usage, plant efficiencies and overheads to within budget for the distillery.
11. Ensures that the individual areas of the site operate in an efficient and cost effective manner.
12. Problem solving and trouble shoots daily plant problems.
13. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by line manager.

Terms of Service: the successful candidate will be engaged on a permanent contract.
Remuneration: attractive package will be offered to the right candidate commensurate with qualifications and experience.
All those who meet the above requirements and would like to apply for the position, should send their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae and three referees with their contacts to the under mentioned addressee not later than two weeks after this advertisement.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Human Resources Manager
Kilombero Sugar Company Limited
P.O.BOX 50
KIDATU

Source: Mwananchi 16th October, 2015

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES at LOCAL GOVERNMENT TRAINING INSTITUTE


LOCAL GOVERNMENT TRAINING INSTITUTE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT TRAINING INSTITUTE
The Local Government Training Institute (LGTI) is a higher learning Institution under the Prime Minister’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government (PMORALG). The Institute was established by Act of Parliament No 26 of 1994, as a body corporate, to provide training, research, advisory and
consultancy services in the fields of Local Government Finance, Administration and Management. As such, the Institute falls under the subject sector of Business and Management. The subjects falling under the said subject sector include Local Government Administration, Accountancy, Financial Management, Materials Management, Human Resource Management, Law, and other related subjects.
JOB TITLE: LECTURERS (Re-advertised)
1. Local Government Administration (1 Post)
2. Local Government Accounting and Finance (1 Post)
3. Community Development (1 Post)
4. Human Resource Management (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities
a) Teaches up to NTA level 8 for masters degree holders and up to NTA level 9 for PhD holders;
b) Guides and supervises students in building up their practical and research projects;
c) Prepares learning resources and design training exercises for students;
d) Conducts consultancy and community services;
e) Develop and review existing curricula;
f) Undertakes individual research and participates in scientific/academic congregations;
g) Prepares teaching manuals, simulations and case studies for training;
h) Designs and conducts short course programs
i) Prepares exams and invigilates and marks examination papers.
j) Coaches junior teaching staff; and
k) Performs any other duties as assigned by his/her supervisors.

Qualifications and Experience
Holders of Doctorate (PhD) Degree in relevant field who is eligible for registration as a technical teacher.
Or
Registered technical teacher, holder of Masters Degree with three (3) teaching experience/PhD in relevant field who is working in similar position in related or allied institution.
Or
Holder of Masters Degree in relevant field, who has a proven applicable working experience preferably in research/consultancy of at least ten years in the industry and have published at least five consultancy/research reports of the academic and professional appreciable depth in the relevant field.
Remuneration
Attractive remuneration package will be offered.
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JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT LECTURER (Re-advertised)

Local Government Administration (1 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
a) Teaches up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor Degree);
b) Prepares learning resources for tutorial exercises;
c) Conducts Research, Seminars and case studies;
d) Carries out Consultancy and community services under supervision;
e) Supervise Students Projects;
f) Prepares teaching manual; and
g) Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience
Masters Degree in relevant field and obtained an upper second with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in first degree from a recognized higher learning Institution.
Remuneration
Attractive remuneration package will be offered.
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JOB TITLE: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER II

Duties and Responsibilities
a) To oversee the general cleanliness and safety of offices and campus premises.
b) To oversee the day to day smooth running of the Registries.
c) To facilitate employee welfare including health, safety, sports social activities, and culture;
d) To ensure registry, record management, and courier services are properly provided;
e) To deal with general disciplinary matters for junior staff.
f) To facilitate provision of security services, transport and general utilities;
g) To facilitate general custodian services to include maintenance of office spaces and equipment;
h) To ensure adequate working environment for offices including working gears, tools, and equipment are made available.
i) To ensure all campus operations run smoothly;
j) To perform any other duty as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration or relevant field from a recognized Institution plus computer skills.
Remuneration
Attractive remuneration package will be offered.
Mode of Application:
Qualifying candidates should apply in writing to or lodge their application address below enclosing:
i. An Application letter showing how you meet the posts requirement and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
ii. All applicant should indicate on the top of envelop the post applied
iii. Copies of relevant certificates and awards.
iv. Current Contact address including telephone numbers and Email addresses.
v. One passport size photograph attached to application letter
vi. Age limits, should not exceed 45 years.
vii. Applicants currently employed in the Public Service should channel their application letters through their respective employers.
All applications should be channeled to:
Rector
Local Government Training Institute
P. O. BOX 1125
DODOMA

Deadline for submission should be on 31st October, 2015.
For the applicants who applied for the open vacancies advertised on 11/08/2015, they should look their names and dates for interview on the following website www.lgti.ac.tz and www.pmoralg.go.tz
Source: Daily News 19th October, 2015

NAFASI YA KAZI – MONITORING AND LEARNING COORDINATOR – THE TANZANIA NATURAL RESOURCE FORUM (TNRF), DEADLINE OCT 27, 2015


TANZANIA NATURAL RESOURCE FORUM


JUMUIKO LA MALIASILI TANZANIA

Position: Monitoring and Learning Coordinator
Deadline: 27th October, 2015
Duty Station: Arusha
Reporting To: Executive Director

1. Overview
The Tanzania Natural Resource Forum (TNRF) is a network organization registered in 2006 as a Non- Governmental Organization. It aims to achieve improved natural resource governance for sustainable rural livelihoods and better conservation outcomes. TNRF bridges the gap between people’s local natural resource management needs and practices, and national natural resource management priorities, policies, laws and programs. As a network organization, it brings together members to change policy and practice in the natural resource sector for the better by:
Building and sharing a knowledge base of practice; and
Strengthening citizen voice and skills for improved natural resource governance.
TNRF supports its members by improving communication, sharing information, promoting collaboration and strengthening collective action. It remains flexible so it can effectively respond to emerging natural resource issues in Tanzania, while at the same time TNRF has identified key strategic areas of engagement where it seeks to bring about positive change. TNRF facilitates platforms to strengthen dialogue and information sharing and to enable advocacy and strengthen citizens’ voices. In facilitating platforms, TNRF focuses its attention on three key strategic areas: Community Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM), Land Based Investment (LBI) and Communicating Climate Change (CCC).
Through the ArdhiYetu Programme(AYP) and Pastoralist Programme(PP), TNRF seeks to recruit a Monitoring and Learning Coordinator for the Organization. The Monitoring and Learning Coordinator will be responsible for developing, maintaining and implementing TNRF’s monitoring system at the institutional level and providing direct support to the ArdhiYetu and Pastoralist Programmes. This monitoring system will play an essential role at TNRF as it will serve as the tool to ensure accurate monitoring and analysis of all TNRF programs and projects, which will allow TNRF to continuously improve learning for advocacy work and improve TNRF services to members and partners.
The Pastoral Programme(PP) is one of the rangeland programs being jointly managed by TNRF and CARE, which runs for four years and is funded by Irish Aid. TNRF is essentially responsible for providing policy, communications and technical support to the program. The program was designed to be implemented through partnership with registered Tanzanian civil society organizations (CSOs) and national level advocacy NGOs that work to improve the capacity of communities to overcome poverty, reduce vulnerability and strengthen the rights of men and women for sustainable livelihoods as well as clear focus on advocacy and policy work.
Purpose of the position
To develop, maintain and implement TNRF’s monitoring system to ensure accurate monitoring and analysis of all programmes and projects of TNRF, including the core programme in order to continuously improve learning for advocacy work and TRNF services to members and partners.
The MLC should have a sound understanding of the natural resource sector in Tanzania, and have the skills to generate thematic syntheses of topical or controversial issues. Additionally, the MLC must be able to identify lessons learned through a systematic monitoring system and coordinate the use of those lessons for future advocacy and field work.

2. Core responsibilities
To develop and coordinate the implementation of participatory learning, advocacy and monitoring approaches and processes, institutionalising and making strategic use of outcome monitoring as a methodology
In collaboration with TNRF Pastoralist Programme Manager, the Monitoring and Learning Coordinator will collect, analyse monitoring data and produce reports on a quarterly basis for the programme.
To establish and maintain a learning and advocacy framework for TNRF interaction with partners and members in collaboration with the Communications and Advocacy Coordinator with the support of the Strategic Area Coordinators(LBI & CBNRM) and Executive Director
To develop and maintain outcome monitoring journals; update and maintain a monitoring database.
To oversee proper use of the M&E tools by the field staff and other stakeholders.
To organise internal training workshops and other interactive sessions to build capacity in relation to the learning and advocacy framework
To review existing monitoring management information systems of implementing partners and identify where support is needed.
To coordinate collection of data by the partners and TNRF officers from the field
To process and analyse the information and generate appropriate reports for management and other stakeholders.
To prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports (in collaboration with the Strategic Area Coordinators and project Officers), for submission to the Executive Director and presentation at regular quarterly staff meetings on outcome monitoring for validation and integration into learning mechanisms
To analyse information and document lessons learned from the monitoring reports and suggests areas for improvement
To assess institutional performance in achieving strategic objectives in all program areas
To identify the need, drawing up the ToR, and conducting/or supervising all evaluation and Impact studies.
The Monitoring and Learning Coordinator will report to the Executive Director and work closely with the LBI Coordinator, CBNRM Programmes Coordinator, the Communications Team, Pastoralist Programme Manager and other Special Projects officers and supported by bi-weekly meetings with the team to oversee the implementation of the projects.

3. Outputs
The Monitoring and Learning Coordinator will be responsible for the following outputs:
Promote the TNRF vision and objectives of the LBI programme and PP to stakeholders
Learning, advocacy and monitoring approaches and processes developed and a learning and advocacy framework for TNRF established and in use by the Working Groups, projects and programmes
Assessments of the natural resource sector functioning and strategies developed
Thematic synthesis of topical/controversial issues generated
Lesson learnt from previous advocacy and learning experiences in Tanzania and the regions generated
The lessons from the LBI programme/projects are shared with the relevant stakeholders (i.e. local government, central government, parliament, CSOs)
Effective programme monitoring and evaluation
Effective, timely and accurate donor reporting
Institutional programme for monitoring and learning carried out


4. Required Qualifications and desirable attributes
The Monitoring and Learning Coordinator will have the following broad skill-set and attributes:
Advanced degree in relevant discipline (e.g. natural resource management, rights based development/advocacy, Community/rural Development).
First degree with relevant, excellent proven experience may also be considered
A thorough knowledge of Logical Framework Analysis, and knowledge of Organisational Development Issues
Knowledge of outcome monitoring
Good contextual knowledge of local issues, community priorities and social and cultural constraints and realities.
Knowledge of the latest developments in the M&E field, including proven experience in participatory methodologies such as PLA
Experience in inter-institutional collaboration, at both government and non-government levels, in a local and national setting
At least two years of experience in: participatory assessment and monitoring, community training, data collections, and monitoring and design experience.
Excellent facilitation and training skills and experience including participatory and interactive methodologies.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to network and to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels with local communities, government agencies, the business community, the not- for- profit sector and the TNRF network.
A strong communicator in English and Kiswahili, able to support the advancement of the TNRF Membership as a broad civil-society community in the pursuit of improved natural resource management, sustainable development and better conservation outcomes.
Keen interest in and commitment to advancing the rights of minority/indigenous communities, particularly in relation to their territories, areas and natural resources
Willingness to travel on a regular basis and work with local organizations and communities in remote areas
Adaptable, flexible, able to take initiative and prioritize amongst competing demands
Computer literate in word processing, Excel, Power Point, Research packages and data processing or analysis Experience in using web-based tools to enhance communication capacity is an added advantage

5. Behavior Competencies
Core Competencies
Communication
Communicating orally in a clear manner and adjusting one’s use of language to the receiver’s level. Showing one absorbs and understands important (non) verbal information and asking further questions when necessary.
Integrity
Maintaining high ethical standards both personally and professionally: being incorruptible.
Working with others
Taking responsibility to build and maintain positive relationships and valuing the opinion of others.
Flexibility
Adaptable; receptive to new idea. Willing and able to adapt/change one’s behaviour and/or views to changing circumstances in order to attain a set goal
Self- development
Having insight in one’s identity, values, strengths and weaknesses, interests and ambitions and taking action in order to enhance one’s competences where and when possible.
Job related Competencies Vision
Distancing oneself from daily routine, exploring ideas for the future, regarding facts from a distance and seeing them in a broader context or in the longer term.
Leading groups
Providing group/team with direction and guidance and encourages cooperation between group/team members in order to attain an objective.
Networking
Developing and maintaining relations, alliances and coalitions within and outside the organization and using them in order to obtain information, support and cooperation.
Planning and organizing
Setting goals and priorities, indicating the required actions, time and resources to achieve those goals.
Management control
Controlling the progress of employees’ processes, tasks, or activities and of one’s own work and responsibilities.
Written communication
Expressing ideas and opinions by way of appropriately structured documents in clear, grammatical correct writing, employing language and terminology tailored to the reader.
Developing others
Reviewing and analysing employees’/partners’ strengths and weaknesses, distinguishing their talents and development needs, and making sure they are enhanced appropriately through offering coaching and mentoring.

6. Terms of contract
A full and attractive package commensurate with the nature of the position will be offered, renewable on the basis of performance and availability of funds. Interested Candidates for this job are kindly requested to send their CV accompanied by a cover letter to recruitment@tnrf.org and clearly indicate the post you are applying for.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
How to Apply:
Interested Candidates for this job are kindly requested to send their CV accompanied by a cover letter to recruitment@tnrf.org and clearly indicate the post you are applying for.

NAFASI YA KAZI – MONITORING AND LEARNING COORDINATOR – THE TANZANIA NATURAL RESOURCE FORUM (TNRF), DEADLINE OCT 27, 2015


TANZANIA NATURAL RESOURCE FORUM


JUMUIKO LA MALIASILI TANZANIA

Position: Monitoring and Learning Coordinator
Deadline: 27th October, 2015
Duty Station: Arusha
Reporting To: Executive Director

1. Overview
The Tanzania Natural Resource Forum (TNRF) is a network organization registered in 2006 as a Non- Governmental Organization. It aims to achieve improved natural resource governance for sustainable rural livelihoods and better conservation outcomes. TNRF bridges the gap between people’s local natural resource management needs and practices, and national natural resource management priorities, policies, laws and programs. As a network organization, it brings together members to change policy and practice in the natural resource sector for the better by:
Building and sharing a knowledge base of practice; and
Strengthening citizen voice and skills for improved natural resource governance.
TNRF supports its members by improving communication, sharing information, promoting collaboration and strengthening collective action. It remains flexible so it can effectively respond to emerging natural resource issues in Tanzania, while at the same time TNRF has identified key strategic areas of engagement where it seeks to bring about positive change. TNRF facilitates platforms to strengthen dialogue and information sharing and to enable advocacy and strengthen citizens’ voices. In facilitating platforms, TNRF focuses its attention on three key strategic areas: Community Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM), Land Based Investment (LBI) and Communicating Climate Change (CCC).
Through the ArdhiYetu Programme(AYP) and Pastoralist Programme(PP), TNRF seeks to recruit a Monitoring and Learning Coordinator for the Organization. The Monitoring and Learning Coordinator will be responsible for developing, maintaining and implementing TNRF’s monitoring system at the institutional level and providing direct support to the ArdhiYetu and Pastoralist Programmes. This monitoring system will play an essential role at TNRF as it will serve as the tool to ensure accurate monitoring and analysis of all TNRF programs and projects, which will allow TNRF to continuously improve learning for advocacy work and improve TNRF services to members and partners.
The Pastoral Programme(PP) is one of the rangeland programs being jointly managed by TNRF and CARE, which runs for four years and is funded by Irish Aid. TNRF is essentially responsible for providing policy, communications and technical support to the program. The program was designed to be implemented through partnership with registered Tanzanian civil society organizations (CSOs) and national level advocacy NGOs that work to improve the capacity of communities to overcome poverty, reduce vulnerability and strengthen the rights of men and women for sustainable livelihoods as well as clear focus on advocacy and policy work.
Purpose of the position
To develop, maintain and implement TNRF’s monitoring system to ensure accurate monitoring and analysis of all programmes and projects of TNRF, including the core programme in order to continuously improve learning for advocacy work and TRNF services to members and partners.
The MLC should have a sound understanding of the natural resource sector in Tanzania, and have the skills to generate thematic syntheses of topical or controversial issues. Additionally, the MLC must be able to identify lessons learned through a systematic monitoring system and coordinate the use of those lessons for future advocacy and field work.

2. Core responsibilities
To develop and coordinate the implementation of participatory learning, advocacy and monitoring approaches and processes, institutionalising and making strategic use of outcome monitoring as a methodology
In collaboration with TNRF Pastoralist Programme Manager, the Monitoring and Learning Coordinator will collect, analyse monitoring data and produce reports on a quarterly basis for the programme.
To establish and maintain a learning and advocacy framework for TNRF interaction with partners and members in collaboration with the Communications and Advocacy Coordinator with the support of the Strategic Area Coordinators(LBI & CBNRM) and Executive Director
To develop and maintain outcome monitoring journals; update and maintain a monitoring database.
To oversee proper use of the M&E tools by the field staff and other stakeholders.
To organise internal training workshops and other interactive sessions to build capacity in relation to the learning and advocacy framework
To review existing monitoring management information systems of implementing partners and identify where support is needed.
To coordinate collection of data by the partners and TNRF officers from the field
To process and analyse the information and generate appropriate reports for management and other stakeholders.
To prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports (in collaboration with the Strategic Area Coordinators and project Officers), for submission to the Executive Director and presentation at regular quarterly staff meetings on outcome monitoring for validation and integration into learning mechanisms
To analyse information and document lessons learned from the monitoring reports and suggests areas for improvement
To assess institutional performance in achieving strategic objectives in all program areas
To identify the need, drawing up the ToR, and conducting/or supervising all evaluation and Impact studies.
The Monitoring and Learning Coordinator will report to the Executive Director and work closely with the LBI Coordinator, CBNRM Programmes Coordinator, the Communications Team, Pastoralist Programme Manager and other Special Projects officers and supported by bi-weekly meetings with the team to oversee the implementation of the projects.

3. Outputs
The Monitoring and Learning Coordinator will be responsible for the following outputs:
Promote the TNRF vision and objectives of the LBI programme and PP to stakeholders
Learning, advocacy and monitoring approaches and processes developed and a learning and advocacy framework for TNRF established and in use by the Working Groups, projects and programmes
Assessments of the natural resource sector functioning and strategies developed
Thematic synthesis of topical/controversial issues generated
Lesson learnt from previous advocacy and learning experiences in Tanzania and the regions generated
The lessons from the LBI programme/projects are shared with the relevant stakeholders (i.e. local government, central government, parliament, CSOs)
Effective programme monitoring and evaluation
Effective, timely and accurate donor reporting
Institutional programme for monitoring and learning carried out


4. Required Qualifications and desirable attributes
The Monitoring and Learning Coordinator will have the following broad skill-set and attributes:
Advanced degree in relevant discipline (e.g. natural resource management, rights based development/advocacy, Community/rural Development).
First degree with relevant, excellent proven experience may also be considered
A thorough knowledge of Logical Framework Analysis, and knowledge of Organisational Development Issues
Knowledge of outcome monitoring
Good contextual knowledge of local issues, community priorities and social and cultural constraints and realities.
Knowledge of the latest developments in the M&E field, including proven experience in participatory methodologies such as PLA
Experience in inter-institutional collaboration, at both government and non-government levels, in a local and national setting
At least two years of experience in: participatory assessment and monitoring, community training, data collections, and monitoring and design experience.
Excellent facilitation and training skills and experience including participatory and interactive methodologies.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to network and to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels with local communities, government agencies, the business community, the not- for- profit sector and the TNRF network.
A strong communicator in English and Kiswahili, able to support the advancement of the TNRF Membership as a broad civil-society community in the pursuit of improved natural resource management, sustainable development and better conservation outcomes.
Keen interest in and commitment to advancing the rights of minority/indigenous communities, particularly in relation to their territories, areas and natural resources
Willingness to travel on a regular basis and work with local organizations and communities in remote areas
Adaptable, flexible, able to take initiative and prioritize amongst competing demands
Computer literate in word processing, Excel, Power Point, Research packages and data processing or analysis Experience in using web-based tools to enhance communication capacity is an added advantage

5. Behavior Competencies
Core Competencies
Communication
Communicating orally in a clear manner and adjusting one’s use of language to the receiver’s level. Showing one absorbs and understands important (non) verbal information and asking further questions when necessary.
Integrity
Maintaining high ethical standards both personally and professionally: being incorruptible.
Working with others
Taking responsibility to build and maintain positive relationships and valuing the opinion of others.
Flexibility
Adaptable; receptive to new idea. Willing and able to adapt/change one’s behaviour and/or views to changing circumstances in order to attain a set goal
Self- development
Having insight in one’s identity, values, strengths and weaknesses, interests and ambitions and taking action in order to enhance one’s competences where and when possible.
Job related Competencies Vision
Distancing oneself from daily routine, exploring ideas for the future, regarding facts from a distance and seeing them in a broader context or in the longer term.
Leading groups
Providing group/team with direction and guidance and encourages cooperation between group/team members in order to attain an objective.
Networking
Developing and maintaining relations, alliances and coalitions within and outside the organization and using them in order to obtain information, support and cooperation.
Planning and organizing
Setting goals and priorities, indicating the required actions, time and resources to achieve those goals.
Management control
Controlling the progress of employees’ processes, tasks, or activities and of one’s own work and responsibilities.
Written communication
Expressing ideas and opinions by way of appropriately structured documents in clear, grammatical correct writing, employing language and terminology tailored to the reader.
Developing others
Reviewing and analysing employees’/partners’ strengths and weaknesses, distinguishing their talents and development needs, and making sure they are enhanced appropriately through offering coaching and mentoring.

6. Terms of contract
A full and attractive package commensurate with the nature of the position will be offered, renewable on the basis of performance and availability of funds. Interested Candidates for this job are kindly requested to send their CV accompanied by a cover letter to recruitment@tnrf.org and clearly indicate the post you are applying for.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
How to Apply:
Interested Candidates for this job are kindly requested to send their CV accompanied by a cover letter to recruitment@tnrf.org and clearly indicate the post you are applying for.

NAFASI YA KAZI – MONITORING AND LEARNING COORDINATOR – THE TANZANIA NATURAL RESOURCE FORUM (TNRF), DEADLINE OCT 27, 2015


TANZANIA NATURAL RESOURCE FORUM


JUMUIKO LA MALIASILI TANZANIA

Position: Monitoring and Learning Coordinator
Deadline: 27th October, 2015
Duty Station: Arusha
Reporting To: Executive Director

1. Overview
The Tanzania Natural Resource Forum (TNRF) is a network organization registered in 2006 as a Non- Governmental Organization. It aims to achieve improved natural resource governance for sustainable rural livelihoods and better conservation outcomes. TNRF bridges the gap between people’s local natural resource management needs and practices, and national natural resource management priorities, policies, laws and programs. As a network organization, it brings together members to change policy and practice in the natural resource sector for the better by:
Building and sharing a knowledge base of practice; and
Strengthening citizen voice and skills for improved natural resource governance.
TNRF supports its members by improving communication, sharing information, promoting collaboration and strengthening collective action. It remains flexible so it can effectively respond to emerging natural resource issues in Tanzania, while at the same time TNRF has identified key strategic areas of engagement where it seeks to bring about positive change. TNRF facilitates platforms to strengthen dialogue and information sharing and to enable advocacy and strengthen citizens’ voices. In facilitating platforms, TNRF focuses its attention on three key strategic areas: Community Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM), Land Based Investment (LBI) and Communicating Climate Change (CCC).
Through the ArdhiYetu Programme(AYP) and Pastoralist Programme(PP), TNRF seeks to recruit a Monitoring and Learning Coordinator for the Organization. The Monitoring and Learning Coordinator will be responsible for developing, maintaining and implementing TNRF’s monitoring system at the institutional level and providing direct support to the ArdhiYetu and Pastoralist Programmes. This monitoring system will play an essential role at TNRF as it will serve as the tool to ensure accurate monitoring and analysis of all TNRF programs and projects, which will allow TNRF to continuously improve learning for advocacy work and improve TNRF services to members and partners.
The Pastoral Programme(PP) is one of the rangeland programs being jointly managed by TNRF and CARE, which runs for four years and is funded by Irish Aid. TNRF is essentially responsible for providing policy, communications and technical support to the program. The program was designed to be implemented through partnership with registered Tanzanian civil society organizations (CSOs) and national level advocacy NGOs that work to improve the capacity of communities to overcome poverty, reduce vulnerability and strengthen the rights of men and women for sustainable livelihoods as well as clear focus on advocacy and policy work.
Purpose of the position
To develop, maintain and implement TNRF’s monitoring system to ensure accurate monitoring and analysis of all programmes and projects of TNRF, including the core programme in order to continuously improve learning for advocacy work and TRNF services to members and partners.
The MLC should have a sound understanding of the natural resource sector in Tanzania, and have the skills to generate thematic syntheses of topical or controversial issues. Additionally, the MLC must be able to identify lessons learned through a systematic monitoring system and coordinate the use of those lessons for future advocacy and field work.

2. Core responsibilities
To develop and coordinate the implementation of participatory learning, advocacy and monitoring approaches and processes, institutionalising and making strategic use of outcome monitoring as a methodology
In collaboration with TNRF Pastoralist Programme Manager, the Monitoring and Learning Coordinator will collect, analyse monitoring data and produce reports on a quarterly basis for the programme.
To establish and maintain a learning and advocacy framework for TNRF interaction with partners and members in collaboration with the Communications and Advocacy Coordinator with the support of the Strategic Area Coordinators(LBI & CBNRM) and Executive Director
To develop and maintain outcome monitoring journals; update and maintain a monitoring database.
To oversee proper use of the M&E tools by the field staff and other stakeholders.
To organise internal training workshops and other interactive sessions to build capacity in relation to the learning and advocacy framework
To review existing monitoring management information systems of implementing partners and identify where support is needed.
To coordinate collection of data by the partners and TNRF officers from the field
To process and analyse the information and generate appropriate reports for management and other stakeholders.
To prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports (in collaboration with the Strategic Area Coordinators and project Officers), for submission to the Executive Director and presentation at regular quarterly staff meetings on outcome monitoring for validation and integration into learning mechanisms
To analyse information and document lessons learned from the monitoring reports and suggests areas for improvement
To assess institutional performance in achieving strategic objectives in all program areas
To identify the need, drawing up the ToR, and conducting/or supervising all evaluation and Impact studies.
The Monitoring and Learning Coordinator will report to the Executive Director and work closely with the LBI Coordinator, CBNRM Programmes Coordinator, the Communications Team, Pastoralist Programme Manager and other Special Projects officers and supported by bi-weekly meetings with the team to oversee the implementation of the projects.

3. Outputs
The Monitoring and Learning Coordinator will be responsible for the following outputs:
Promote the TNRF vision and objectives of the LBI programme and PP to stakeholders
Learning, advocacy and monitoring approaches and processes developed and a learning and advocacy framework for TNRF established and in use by the Working Groups, projects and programmes
Assessments of the natural resource sector functioning and strategies developed
Thematic synthesis of topical/controversial issues generated
Lesson learnt from previous advocacy and learning experiences in Tanzania and the regions generated
The lessons from the LBI programme/projects are shared with the relevant stakeholders (i.e. local government, central government, parliament, CSOs)
Effective programme monitoring and evaluation
Effective, timely and accurate donor reporting
Institutional programme for monitoring and learning carried out


4. Required Qualifications and desirable attributes
The Monitoring and Learning Coordinator will have the following broad skill-set and attributes:
Advanced degree in relevant discipline (e.g. natural resource management, rights based development/advocacy, Community/rural Development).
First degree with relevant, excellent proven experience may also be considered
A thorough knowledge of Logical Framework Analysis, and knowledge of Organisational Development Issues
Knowledge of outcome monitoring
Good contextual knowledge of local issues, community priorities and social and cultural constraints and realities.
Knowledge of the latest developments in the M&E field, including proven experience in participatory methodologies such as PLA
Experience in inter-institutional collaboration, at both government and non-government levels, in a local and national setting
At least two years of experience in: participatory assessment and monitoring, community training, data collections, and monitoring and design experience.
Excellent facilitation and training skills and experience including participatory and interactive methodologies.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to network and to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels with local communities, government agencies, the business community, the not- for- profit sector and the TNRF network.
A strong communicator in English and Kiswahili, able to support the advancement of the TNRF Membership as a broad civil-society community in the pursuit of improved natural resource management, sustainable development and better conservation outcomes.
Keen interest in and commitment to advancing the rights of minority/indigenous communities, particularly in relation to their territories, areas and natural resources
Willingness to travel on a regular basis and work with local organizations and communities in remote areas
Adaptable, flexible, able to take initiative and prioritize amongst competing demands
Computer literate in word processing, Excel, Power Point, Research packages and data processing or analysis Experience in using web-based tools to enhance communication capacity is an added advantage

5. Behavior Competencies
Core Competencies
Communication
Communicating orally in a clear manner and adjusting one’s use of language to the receiver’s level. Showing one absorbs and understands important (non) verbal information and asking further questions when necessary.
Integrity
Maintaining high ethical standards both personally and professionally: being incorruptible.
Working with others
Taking responsibility to build and maintain positive relationships and valuing the opinion of others.
Flexibility
Adaptable; receptive to new idea. Willing and able to adapt/change one’s behaviour and/or views to changing circumstances in order to attain a set goal
Self- development
Having insight in one’s identity, values, strengths and weaknesses, interests and ambitions and taking action in order to enhance one’s competences where and when possible.
Job related Competencies Vision
Distancing oneself from daily routine, exploring ideas for the future, regarding facts from a distance and seeing them in a broader context or in the longer term.
Leading groups
Providing group/team with direction and guidance and encourages cooperation between group/team members in order to attain an objective.
Networking
Developing and maintaining relations, alliances and coalitions within and outside the organization and using them in order to obtain information, support and cooperation.
Planning and organizing
Setting goals and priorities, indicating the required actions, time and resources to achieve those goals.
Management control
Controlling the progress of employees’ processes, tasks, or activities and of one’s own work and responsibilities.
Written communication
Expressing ideas and opinions by way of appropriately structured documents in clear, grammatical correct writing, employing language and terminology tailored to the reader.
Developing others
Reviewing and analysing employees’/partners’ strengths and weaknesses, distinguishing their talents and development needs, and making sure they are enhanced appropriately through offering coaching and mentoring.

6. Terms of contract
A full and attractive package commensurate with the nature of the position will be offered, renewable on the basis of performance and availability of funds. Interested Candidates for this job are kindly requested to send their CV accompanied by a cover letter to recruitment@tnrf.org and clearly indicate the post you are applying for.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
How to Apply:
Interested Candidates for this job are kindly requested to send their CV accompanied by a cover letter to recruitment@tnrf.org and clearly indicate the post you are applying for.