1. Project Coordination

• Coordinate the delivery of the sensory screening and Early Intervention project in line with the project workplan; Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (PMEAL plan), budget and risk register.
• To ensure that project outputs and outcomes are delivered to the expected level of quality, through managing relationships with stakeholders, including government offices, and through taking corrective action where necessary to ensure the project outcomes and impact are achieved.
• Support Occupational Therapists, Nurses and Community Health Workers to coordinate their activities and monitor their work to ensure the objectives of the project are met.
• Contribute to the implementation of advocacy work for the project, including participating in advocacy meetings and networks as required, influencing government officials and other key stakeholders in line with the organisation’s advocacy objectives.
• Coordinate the relationships with key stakeholders, such as government offices, education and health professionals, development agencies, and Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) in order to ensure successful achievement of project outcomes.
• Attending meetings on behalf of Sense International Tanzania as well as any other relevant working groups, online and in person.

2. Monitoring and evaluation 

• Develop and regularly update the PMEAL plan and tools for the project as required under the guidance of the Programme Manager.
• Monitor the progress of the project by ensuring that the monitoring systems and tools are developed and adhered to, as well as Sense International’s quality standards across the projects are upheld.
• Organise Annual Stakeholder Review meetings, periodic project reviews, and evaluation of the project implementation, effectiveness, impact, and sustainability.
• Collect and develop case studies from the project on a quarterly basis.

3.  Reporting

• Collect data and populate reports according to the schedule agreed with the Programme Manager, this will be at least quarterly as well as annually.
• Report regularly on the progress of the project to the Programme Manager and in accor-dance with the monitoring and reporting schedule, highlighting key successes, challenges, and learnings.
• Contribute to project progress reports for the respective donors, through both financial and narrative reports, as well as updated PMEAL plan, risk register and case studies.

4. Financial Monitoring

• Support the Programme Manager with efficient management of the project budget and workplan.
• Working closely with the Programme Manager on reviewing monthly expenditure reports, forecasts, variance explanations, and budget revisions when necessary.

5. Advocacy and Awareness Raising 

• Contribute to advocacy work, participating in advocacy meetings and networks and influencing government officials and other key stakeholders in line with the project’s advocacy objectives.

6. Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Ensure familiarity, and compliance with, Sense International Tanzania’s child and vulnerable adult protection policy, and Code of Conduct for staff.
• Participate in any training offered on Safeguarding by Sense International Tanzania.
• Report any concerns or suspicions regarding safeguarding violations using the Sense International Tanzania procedures and appropriate Government reporting channels.
• Ensure all stakeholders understand and adhere to the Sense International Tanzania safeguarding procedures prior to the engagement with the project or beneficiaries.
• Provide guidance to members of staff, contractors, partners, people in our projects (i.e. direct beneficiaries and caregivers as appropriate), or the general public (as appropriate) onissues of safeguarding with support and guidance from the Sense International Safeguard ing Lead.

7. Other

• Contribute to the organisation’s team meetings and the general running of the team’s work when needed.
• Contribute to the concept development process for new Sensory Screening and Early Intervention project concepts, as and when required.
• To perform any other duties that may be assigned to him/her.
  
  
  
  
  

Knowledge and Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or related field. 
• At least 3 years’ experience delivering health care projects/programmes for people with disabilities.
• Sound knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices, including the design of log frames and monitoring, evaluation and managing data collection and analysis, accountability frameworks, and application of the Theory of Change approach.
• Understanding of and sensitivity to the rights of people with disability, including knowledge of: the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), Tanzanian Disability Act, etc.
• Knowledge of the challenges facing people with disabilities, and preferably some understanding of deafblindness and multi-sensory impairments.

Achievements and Experience 

• At least 3 years’ experience in project coordination and monitoring.
• At least 3 years’ experience delivering health projects / projects for people with disabilities in Tanzania.
• Experience / knowledge of the disability field, particularly understanding the challenges facing people with disabilities, and it would be beneficial to have some understanding of deafblindness and multi-sensory impairments.
• An understanding and commitment to upholding strong safeguarding principles and systems.

 Instructions:

• Send your CV and cover letter [titled the position you are applying for] to: recruitment4@epvate-fortune.com.
• Deadline: 10th May, 2024.