Location:\u00a0Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
\nReports to:\u00a0Regional Program Manager
\nPosition type: Fixed-term, Full time
\nProject:\u00a0Renewed Women\u2019s Voice and Leadership in Tanzania (RWVL)
\nFunding Partner:\u00a0Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
\nLanguage requirements: Fluent in English and Swahili
\nEligibility:\u00a0Must be legally able to work in Tanzania
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\nABOUT CUSO INTERNATIONAL
\nCuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. Together with our partners, we are focused on efforts to advance gender equality and social inclusion, improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures.
\nCuso International presently supports programs implemented in Africa, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Find out more at\u00a0www.cusointernational.org
\nCONTEXT
\nThe Women\u2019s Voice and Leadership (WVL) Program was initiated in 2017 as a key component of Canada\u2019s Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP). It aims to support local women\u2019s rights organizations (WROs), vulnerable population groups, and feminist networks working toward gender equality and the rights of women and girls. The Renewed WVL Program continues to address the global funding gap for women\u2019s organizations, particularly those operating in crisis-affected regions and facing intersecting forms of discrimination. In Tanzania, the project seeks to\u00a0support Women\u2019s Rights Organizations (WROs), Young Feminist Organizations (YFOs) and vulnerable group organizations to promote the enjoyment of human rights by women and girls in all their diversity and the advancement of gender equality in Tanzania.\u00a0The implementation model includes collaboration with local and regional partners, with financial and technical support from Global Affairs Canada (GAC). It emphasizes feminist grant-making, capacity-building, and policy advocacy to enhance gender equality and human rights in Tanzania.
\nABOUT THE ROLE
\nThe Project Manager will be responsible for the overall management, coordination, and execution of the Renewed Women\u2019s Voice and Leadership in Tanzania project, ensuring its successful implementation in compliance with Cuso International policies, Global Affairs Canada (GAC) requirements, and local laws. This role will work closely with strategic implementing partners (WFT-Tanzania, Msichana Initiative Organization, and Tanzania Health Forum Initiatives (THFI), local stakeholders, and government agencies to advance gender equality and women\u2019s rights in Tanzania.
\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES
\nProject Management & Implementation:<\/p>\n
Lead the annual planning and implementation of project activities in alignment with GAC guidelines and Cuso International policies\u200b.
\nDevelop and oversee the Project Implementation Plan (PIP), ensuring integration of gender equality, environmental sustainability, and human rights approaches\u200b.
\nEnsure the timely execution of project deliverables, tracking progress against milestones and reporting outcomes to Cuso International and GAC.
\nDevelop and implement a communication strategy to ensure timely and transparent information sharing among all stakeholders, including Cuso International, Strategic Implementing Partners (SIPs), and downstream organization.<\/p>\n
Financial & Budget Management:<\/p>\n
Manage the project budget, ensuring efficient allocation and utilization of resources per the SIP annual work plans (AWP) and donor financial guidelines\u200b.
\nWork closely with the Senior Finance Manager in Tanzania to monitor project expenditures, ensuring compliance with Cuso International\u2019s financial policies.
\nSupport financial tracking and budget forecasting, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with donor funding agreements\u200b.<\/p>\n
Stakeholder & Partnership Coordination:<\/p>\n
Lead engagement with Strategic Implementing Partners (SIPs), fostering collaboration and ensuring effective coordination among WFT-Tanzania, Msichana Initiative, and Tanzania Health Forum Initiatives (THFI)\u200b.
\nManage and support RWVL\u2019s project partners to ensure they can provide their full and positive contribution to the project and can meet their contractual obligations to Cuso International.
\nMaintain strong relationships with local women\u2019s rights organizations (WROs), Young Feminist Organizations (YFOs), and vulnerable populations groups to support gender-transformative initiatives\u200b.
\nCoordinate with government stakeholders to align project activities with national policies and frameworks on gender equality.
\nFacilitate the coordination of the project steering committee and\/or other related advisory committees<\/p>\n
Reporting, Compliance, and Monitoring:<\/p>\n
Ensure timely and high-quality donor reporting, including financial and narrative reports as per GAC requirements\u200b.
\nOversee Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) activities, ensuring data-driven decision-making and project improvement\u200b.
\nConduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to address challenges affecting project implementation\u200b.<\/p>\n
Gender Equality & Human Rights Integration:<\/p>\n
Ensure that all project activities integrate Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+), feminist principles, and human rights-based approaches\u200b.
\nProvide technical assistance and capacity-building support to partners on gender equality, feminist leadership, and intersectional approaches.
\nAnalyze and maintain strong understanding of feminist movement in Tanzania, with focus on advancing GE agendas, prevention of gender-based violence (GBV) and women\u2019s rights and leadership
\nSeek out and actively participate in national and regional networks, coalitions, alliances, meetings, forums, debates or any other events pertaining to the RWVL project and where it is possible to champion\/represent RWVL with international donors, other agencies, relevant government officials and partner<\/p>\n
Team Leadership & Capacity Building:<\/p>\n
Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship to the local project team, ensuring a culture of accountability and results-driven performance.
\nFacilitate training and capacity-strengthening sessions for project staff and partners, ensuring effective program delivery.<\/p>\n
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\nQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
\nEducation:<\/p>\n
Master\u2019s degree in international development, Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Project Management, or a related field.<\/p>\n
Knowledge:<\/p>\n
An excellent understanding and experience working in GE and social inclusion in Tanzania with specific focus on the women\u2019s movement in Tanzania, prevention of GBV, advocacy and campaigning and gender policies and programs
\nKnowledge of Tanzania\u2019s policy and legal framework on gender equality and women\u2019s rights.
\nFamiliarity with MEAL frameworks, feminist approaches, and intersectionality principles.<\/p>\n
Experience:<\/p>\n
Minimum of 7 years of experience in managing international development projects, preferably in gender equality, women\u2019s rights, and leadership.
\nDemonstrated experience managing donor-funded projects, particularly Global Affairs Canada (GAC) projects.
\nStrong knowledge of financial management, compliance, and donor reporting requirements.
\nExperience in stakeholder engagement and partnership management with civil society organizations, government, and multilateral agencies.
\nExcellent project planning, budgeting, and risk management skills.<\/p>\n
Abilities, skills, and competencies:<\/p>\n
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.
\nExcellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate, resolve conflicts, coach, mobilize and develop positive relationships with others internally and externally
\nProven commitment to promoting gender equality, women\u2019s rights and empowerment
\nFluency in English and Swahili (written and spoken).<\/p>\n
Compensation & Benefits:<\/p>\n
Competitive salary and benefits package in line with Cuso International policies.
\nOpportunities for professional development and training.
\nA dynamic work environment with meaningful impact on women\u2019s rights and leadership in Tanzania.<\/p>\n
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