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About the job
Programs Overview: Pathfinder’s 60-year history as a leader in the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) movement has been the result of constant adaptation to the evolving state of sexual and reproductive health and rights. We are recognized as a strong SRHR partner to governments in 17 countries and in regional and global forums. Pathfinder Tanzania has collaborated with the government of Tanzania on the development, refinement and establishment of health and community-based programs under its diverse project portfolio covering areas of FP/ SRHR, RMNACH, HIV/AIDS, and integrated PHE for more than 6 decades.
Position Summary: As a Senior Portfolio Technical Advisor – PHE you are responsible for all projects under your portfolio; you will manage staff, specifically project managers; provide them with technical guidance on PHE interventions. You will support the senior Management Team in managing the full life cycle of all projects under your portfolio; from initiation through analysis and development to organization-wide rollout and training. You will ensure the success of the projects by putting in place sound project and program management practices. You will work with your teams to create and execute project work plans, ensure timely reporting, manage project budgets, monitor and evaluate projects on achievement of objectives and intended outcomes. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team and at times expected to serve as the Pathfinder spokesperson on behalf of the projects under your portfolio to promote the project goals, achievements, and strengths to key stakeholders.
You will be expected to work closely with local and global stakeholders to achieve the program’s objectives. You are expected to be a highly motivated individual and creative problem solver; have strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills; and have a commitment to excellence and producing results.
As part of the Extended management Team member, you will be expected to support and advice the Senior Management Team in the formulation and implementation of organizational policies, strategic plan, resource management and other relevant management functions.
You will work on a full-time basis, reporting to the Director of Programs, and be based in Dar es Salaam with travel throughout the country.
Program Planning:
- Work closely with the Director of Programs, specific project managers and other project staff to understand respective program/project portfolio goals and develop work plans that meet expectations.
Program Implementation and Capacity Development:
- Provide technical guidance and assistance both within project team and externally to guide the development and implementation of interventions designed to improved quality of services offered.
- Execute activities in timely manner, including proactively and creatively managing problems that arise and anticipating ways to avoid them.
- Lead/ manage implementation of trainings, meetings, supportive supervision visits, etc., as necessary, and continually reflect on experiences and suggest and implement improvements.
- Contribute to the continued evolution of a positive and collaborative team culture that affirms diversity, equity and inclusion.
Engage fully as a member of the Tanzania Pathfinder team, including participating in staff meetings and other.
- Pathfinder events and providing administrative support to other team members as needed.
- Undertake all activities in full compliance with standard operating procedures, donor policies and regulations, and Tanzanian laws and Pathfinder policies and procedures.
- Prepares PHE policy analyses, recommendations, policy briefs, and assessments for Pathfinder programs.
- Other duties as assigned. New Business Development:
- Contributes to the go / no go decisions and participates in the development of intake forms.
- Actively participates in proposal development and provides technical contribution and leadership in their technical area, in response to government, foundation and donor solicitation.
Coordination:
- Work with Government of Tanzania, other NGOs and stakeholders to improve quality of services to the benefit of Tanzanians.
Human Resources Management:
Assist in the selection, training and support of qualified program staff
Financial Management:
- Develop work plans in line with financial pipelines, Director of Programs, Finance team and Admin/ HR and procurement to plan and procure supplies within program budgets and Ensure compliance with donor regulations.
- Optimally use financial, and physical resources to successfully meet project milestones, objectives, deliverables, and targets
- Security: Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies, consider security implications of all program activities, reviewing all new initiatives with program staff.
Ajira za Walimu 2023
