Save the Children has been working in Tanzania for more than 30 years. We are working with the government, local organizations and other international agencies to reduce child malnutrition, improve new-born and maternal health, support and strengthen early childhood development and primary education systems. We strengthen child protection systems for vulnerable children, promote children’s participation and contribution to policy and resource allocation for services which concern them, support, and respond to emergencies.

Our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. 

Role Purpose  

Save the Children remains the largest humanitarian emergency organization in Tanzania. According to the IPC Acute Food Insecurity Analysis November 2021-December 2022, about 437,000 people, representing 13% of an analysed population of 3.4 million that are estimated to be experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or above). Generally, an estimated 22,000 people (1% of the population analysed) are classified in IPC Phase 4 (Emergency) and around 415,000 people (12% of the population analysed) in IPC Phase 3 (Crisis). Around 785,000 people (23% of the population analysed) are classified in IPC Phase 2 (Stressed). Amongst the 14 councils of Tanzania analysed (12 district councils (DCs) and the rural parts of two town councils (TCs), four councils (Handeni DC, Longido, Mkinga, and Monduli) are classified in IPC Phase 3 (Crisis), with 20% to 30% of their population experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity (Phase 3 or above). The rest of the councils are classified in IPC Phase 2 (Stressed).

Out of the councils analysed, four are classified in Crisis (IPC Phase 3): Longido, Monduli, Mkinga and Handeni DC. In these areas, between 20% and 30% of the population is experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or above), with 5% of the population in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) for the DCs of Longido and Monduli. The mentioned need humanitarian assistance for the Food security. The key drivers of the situation are prolonged dry spells, crop pests, crop and livestock diseases, poor storage (traditional) of food crop produce, and low purchasing power of the population due to high reliance on subsistence agro-pastoralism as the main livelihood.

In May/June 2022, Save the Children and World Vision Tanzania (WVT) reached a common understanding on the need to better coordinate and implement food security, health and Nutrition interventions for Handeni and Mkinga in Tanga region to respond on the Acute Food insecurity to the affected wards.

Save the Children seeks a dynamic Project Coordinator to oversee the design and implementation in Tanga.  The Coordinator will work closely with the LGAs, Health and Nutrition Specialist and Humanitarian response Manager and humanitarian team, for the implementation of the activities, and documentation of project results and lessons.

Contract Duration:   3 Months

No of Vacancies: One (1) Position  

Reporting to: Humanitarian and Response Manager

Location: Tanga

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Technical Leadership

• Ccontributes to the development of the program and activities in close collaboration with Humanitarian and response Manager.
• Lead implementation of the School Health and Food Security interventions in collaboration with LGAs staff. Contribute to efforts to improve implementation based on challenges and learnings.
• In collaboration with district MOH, MoE and MoA counterparts, conduct follow-up and supportive supervision visits to ensure quality of implementation.
• Coordinate with Government of Tanzania stakeholders and WVT for implementation of program interventions.
• Represent Save the Children at regional and districts meetings.
• With the humanitarian MEAL Officer, supports documentation and sharing of project successes, lessons, and results. Support implementation of school health and nutrition and Food security activities

Project Management

• Contribute to the development of work plans and budgets, training plans, project reports and other reports as needed.
• Ensure the timely and quality completion of program technical deliverables and reports in accordance with donor guidelines.

• Maintain regular collaboration/communication with the Save the Children Tanzania Health & Nutrition team, Humanitarian leadership, and Kibondo Support Team.

Qualifications and Experience 

• Flexible, innovative, creative, adaptable, and open to new ideas, comfortable with change and uncertainty (a must!)
• Personal and professional commitment to health, Nutrition and Food security
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in humanitarian response and food insecurity response
• About 5 years humanitarian work experience with specific focus on design and implementation of Food Security, Nutrition and Livelihoods (FSNL) Programming and Food Aid Management
• Knowledge and experience of the humanitarian response in Tanzania
• Knowledge and expertise in food security modalities
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Nutrition, Food Science, Social Science, International Development, Agriculture, or any related humanitarian field
• Master’s degree in Food Security, Nutrition, Livelihoods, Public Health or any related fields will be added advantage
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with regional and district staff;
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a large team-oriented setting;
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office applications;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English required;
• Highly organized and able to work successfully in a team that is geographically dispersed;
• Ability to travel to Handeni and Mkinga Districts and to other project regions as needed for meetings and oversight of activities.

How to Apply 

Please read the full details of the position at https://tanzania.savethechildren.net/careers and apply as instructed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for Interview. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Application closing Date: 12^th July 2022

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy.  All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy. 

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best-qualified talent. 

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply