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Job Description
Strategic Leadership

Support and generate impetus for change
Maintain in-depth and up-to-date awareness of the political economy of Tanzania, especially as it relates to the education sector and develop strategies
Develop and maintain a clear vision on where, when and how EPforR TAS2 should focus its effort
Act as strategic adviser to DFID and key governmental stakeholders in delivering the WorkPlan
Ensure technology and innovative approaches are embedded in EPforR strategy and delivery
Monitor trends and spot strategic issues and opportunities

 
Programme Management

Provide leadership and technical direction for the Programme 
Ensure alignment of DFID, other financing DPs and Government priorities with the vision and core values of the programme. 
Lead a team experts to achieve the overall EPforR2 aims
Deliver an agreed WorkPlan and track progress against milestones
Identify opportunities for further activities that will contribute to delivery of education through changes in policy
Oversee quality assurance of technical and programme work
Report on achievement of quarterly deliverables, quarterly and annual reports
Oversee the practical operation of the overall EPforR through maintaining and updating the Program Operations Manual and advising all stakeholders on the details of its implementation
Plan and manage EPforR TAS2 strategies, activities, financial expenditure and costed workplans in collaboration with project manager and project principal
Forecast potential risks associated with the programme and develop a detailed contingency plan to mitigate and manage risk
Ensure efficient line management, roles administration, day to day supervision and a strong team culture that ensures efficient delivery to all clients
Take responsibility for ensuring high quality staff are recruited, motivated and developed to support programme implementation
Promote work ethics, good governance and anti-corruption behaviour
Maximise Value for Money in all programme activities to attain aims.

 
Quality assurance:

Reviewing and quality assuring key documents
Taking responsibility for QA processes 

 
Relationship management:

Build and maintain a positive relationship with DFID 
Engage in regular political engagement with key Government officials at national level, to support and maintain the will for change and reforms
Build strategic alliances with key stakeholders 



Candidate Specification
Required Academic/Professional Qualifications, Training and Experience

Relevant postgraduate qualification in Education / International Development or another relevant field.
Ability to build relationships with a number of key stakeholders and influence change.
Proven experience in managing large, complex education programme in a resource-poor environment for DFID.
Proven experience in successfully managing multicultural/multinational teams.
Understanding of the key issues in basic education in sub-Saharan Africa and of best practice in seeking to address these issues.
Knowledge of DFID key documents relating to global and Tanzania policy and experience.
Excellent planning and reporting skills.