Description
\nHeifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
\nThe Organization
\nHeifer Tanzania\u2019s strategy is positioning to embrace strong partnerships to transform Agriculture through clear Signature Program strategically aligned to selected value chains using Market Systems Development approach to reducing the Living Income gap while focusing on smallholder farmers, women, and youth, improving access to innovations and technologies, access to innovative finance, and Business Development support (BDS). Through the envisioned country\u2019s Signature Program; Transform Agriculture in Tanzania (TRANSFORM.ag), by 2030, Heifer Tanzania Programs is targeting to reduce living income gap of 400,000 smallholder farmers including women and youth through interventions in the (i) dairy, (ii) poultry, (ii) sunflower (Edible Oil Seeds), (iv) Horticulture (v) Red Meat value chains [Note: i \u2013 iii and iv \u2013 v are primary and secondary value chains).
\nThe Role
\nReporting to the Country Director, the Country Signature Program Technical Lead will autonomously provide strategic technical Signature Progams leadership and implementation. S\/he will be responsible for Signature Program design for the needed Permanency, Scale and Impact taking a strong Co-Design and Partnership with both internal and external stakeholder collaborative inclusion. S\/he will be a Market Systems & Value Chain expert. The post holder must have strong understanding and practical hands on experience on Access to Finance, Access\/Route to Market, Cooperative Movement Capability building as well as Co-designing. Business Acumen and management will be an orientation critical for the much needed systemic management and effective leadership.
\nS\/he will also be responsible for signature program implementation, donor reporting and field level management, while ensuring highest standards in compliance with obligations and results according to signed agreements. S\/he therefore enforces quality assurance with programs and is responsible for the quality and performance of work of all relevant Signature Program staff, sub-recipients and sub-contract service providers. In addition, s\/he will build capacity\/capability for signature programming in the country office collaboratively with the Regional Signature Program Team.
\nThe Person
\nThe post holder will carefully lead the Signature Program in country in alignment with country strategy and programmatic vision for enhanced achievement of program objectives. S\/he will focus on management, communication, team building, strategy and drive towards sustainability that achieves scale, permanence and impact through long-term partnerships.<\/p>\n
The Country Signature Program Technical Lead will report to the Country Director with a dotted reporting line to the Signature Program Technical Director \u2013 Africa for technical leadership.
\nEssential Character Traits
\nDrives results, detailed-oriented, self driven, accountable, manages complex environments, excellent and effective communication, resourcefulness, manages conflict, team player.
\nResponsibilities & Deliverables
\nA. Technical Signature Programming in Country 40%<\/p>\n
Lead Signature Program design for the Country Program.
\nSignature Program Co-Design after agreement with the Country Director who remains in charge of Relationship Building and Program Funding Partnerships.
\nEnsure the use of a market system approach in the design of the country\u2019s Signature Programme design.
\nIdentify opportunities to integrate pathways for access to finance with the Signature Program design.
\nLead on Value Chain analysis to inform Country Programmatic Strategic position and Signature Program design.
\nBuild co-designing relationships for in-country signature programming effectiveness (set up right from the onset).
\nCollect and analyze program data, capture and share lessons learnt and best practice for specific projects, to facilitate improvement in decisions.
\nContribute to the development and implementation of strategies, standards, tools and best practice in Program Quality, that effectively engage partners, donors, and governments agencies.<\/p>\n
B. Ensuring Programatic Excellence \u2013 Quality and effective Management (30%)<\/p>\n
Provide strategic leadership for Country Signature Programming design, goal setting, goal cascading and business beview processes against outcomes
\nExcellent management of agreed program outcomes\/impact against agreed schedules and budgets including delivery against agreed Service Level Agreements with various Stakeholders (internal and external)
\nMaintain excellent oversight of all program components and meet expectations for program successes and impact.
\nEnsure application of best standards, best practice, partnership principles, processes and tools, towards high-quality. implementation of signature programs.
\nDevelop and implement strategies, standards, tools and best practice in program quality, that effectively engage partners, donors, and governments.
\nIn consultation with Country Director and the Regional Signature Program Techncal team, creatively design initiatives that uphold and improve program quality, innovation and learning on signature programs.
\nProvide technical leadership for the preparation, design, submission and approval of project concepts and full-fledged proposals.
\nAct as in-country technical proposal developer, while integrating donor strategies, priorities and technical requirements into Heifer\u2019s approach.
\nRoll out capacity strengthening initiatives in Program Quality for staff and partners, develop learning and training strategies and agenda, conducting trainings and workshops.
\nAnalyze program data, capture and share lessons learnt and best practice for specific projects, to facilitate improvement in decisions.
\nFor effective co-design outcomes, enable strong relationships with donors, peer organizations, research and other institutions, towards enhancing program quality and impact.
\nMonitor and provide feedback on program quality through regular team meetings, field visits and regular communication.
\nEnsure that rogram Managers and Coordinators execute approved workplan activities and operations in response to technical direction and recommend adjustments as appropriate, to achieve program objectives.
\nCarry out Country Signature Progam Internal Audits and effectively manage program risks in each phase of program implementation in a timely manner, to ensure fulfillment of objectives.
\nEnsure accountability and compliance for donor requirements.
\nEnsure the provision of program related reports and make presentations, as may be required.<\/p>\n
C. Partnerships and Capacity Improvement (10%)<\/p>\n
Ensure adherence to set compliance standards within Heifer and donor program and project guidelines and standards, including transparency, policy compliance, accountability, communication with HQ, donors and external constituencies.
\nEnable new partnerships and nurture existing ones.
\nEffectively maintain strong communication with all the relevant stakeholders throughout program implementation and successfully manage a matrix program management structure when necessary
\nDevelop and adopt standardized approaches, practices, tools and measurements in partnership and capacity strengthening.
\nGuide in-country program team, in the development of comprehensive plans and materials, development and implementation of capacity strengthening strategies in the Signature Program area.
\nIdentify and ensure the creation of strong inter-organizational networks and efforts to strengthen the capacities of local partners.
\nRepresent Heifer Africa in external professional fora and with donor agencies in support of resource acquisition for capacity building.<\/p>\n
D. Budget Management and Monitoring (10%)<\/p>\n
Ensure all program teams to develop annual budgets and workplans, consistent with program documents and donor contracts.
\nProvide support to program teams in undertaking the necessary review and updating of the workplans and budgets to respond to any emerging field implementation challenges and program review processes.
\nIn liaison with the Finance department,undertake quarterly budget monitoring and variance analysis with all Program Managers, while reviewing and tracking spending to adhere to annual budgets
\nEnsure Program Managers and entire Country office plan and undertake corrective management actions arising out of budget monitoring reports.
\nApprove program related requests for imprest and reconciliation, in line with work plans and financial management procedures.<\/p>\n
E. Strengthen Core Global Operating System (5%)<\/p>\n
Ensure compliance with Heifer International policies and procedures and other accountability standards through.
\ntrainings, event participation and field visits.
\nLiaise with the Regional Signature Program Technical teams on behalf of country program with regard to Signature Programs.
\nEnsure Signature Program proposals and concept notes are entered into HQ tracking systems, to avoid delay in activation.
\nEnsure adequate development, implementation, evaluation and systematization of signature programs by country office.
\nObtain and review signature program monitoring and evaluation reports from the field offices and make recommendations.
\nMaintain Signature Program files and documents.<\/p>\n
F. Any Other Assigned Function (5%)<\/p>\n
May perform other job-related duties as assigned.<\/p>\n
Minimum Requirements<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s Degree and a minimum of ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of signature program management experience.
\nMinimum of five (5) years experience in managing the design and co-designing of large and complex programs using a Market systems, value chain development.
\nExperience working with governments, private sector, local and international institutions.<\/p>\n
Preferred Requirements<\/p>\n
Master\u2019s degree preferred.
\nAt least seven (7) years in technical program leadership.
\nAt least five (5) years in management.<\/p>\n
Most Critical Proficiencies<\/p>\n
Knowledge of strategic planning, program and project development and implementation processes (including planning, monitoring and evaluation).
\nKnowledge and work experience in agriculture and community development in a developing country context (market systems, value chains, access to market, access to finance, etc).
\nExcellent knowledge on monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects.
\nExcellent organizational and administrative skills including strong attention to detail.
\nKnowledge of grant acquisition and management.
\nBasic knowledge of finance controls and systems.
\nProficiency in basic statistics sufficient to analyze data.
\nKnowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, database and electronic mail software (Microsoft preferred).
\nStrong English language skills \u2013 oral and written.<\/p>\n
Essential Job Functions And Physical Demands<\/p>\n
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work cooperatively, tactfully and diplomatically with a culturally diverse group of people.
\nAbility to produce accurate documents in a well-designed and effective format with clear attention to detail.
\nConstant face-to-face, telephone and electronic communication with colleagues and the general public.
\nAbility and willingness to extensively travel 30% of the time both domestically and internationally.
\nAbility to develop and present training materials.
\nAbility to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.<\/p>\n
Deadline for Application: 24th May 2025
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