Job
Opportunity at Foundation for Tomorrow, Country Director – Tanzania
Location
Other Arusha District Arusha
Description
Position: Country Director –
Tanzania
Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Job Specification: Start Date, 4
February 2018
The Foundation For Tomorrow
(TFFT)– Arusha Office
TFFT
is a high-energy and fast-growing international nonprofit that focuses on
addressing vulnerability through education. We offer individual orphan and
vulnerable children the opportunity to succeed through access to quality
schooling, health and psychosocial support and life skills programs.
Additionally, we work to improve the quality of instruction and school
management to ensure widespread, sustainable impact through training excellent
educators. TFFT believes systemic change happens from the community level, and
are excited to play a role in transforming the education landscape in Tanzania.
TFFT’s
Philosophy
TFFT
believes in the power of education and that geography should not dictate an
individual’s potential. TFFT’s strategy for change is multi-lateral,
longitudinal, and individualized. Through its Scholarship Program, TFFT equips
marginalized children in Tanzania with the education and skills required to
reach their potential and have a positive impact on society. We help our
scholars become their personal best. While TFFT prioritizes the daily needs of
its scholars, TFFT simultaneously works with educators to transform Tanzania’s
education landscape. TFFT’s Teacher Training Program improves the quality of
instruction in primary and secondary schools, while also improving their
resources. We ensure that schools are child-friendly, nonstigmatizing, gender
sensitive, and supportive of the needs of marginalized children.
TFFT
team members constantly examine TFFT’s efforts and generate fresh, innovative
ideas with the bold vision to improve Tanzania’s education system and to
increase access to quality primary and secondary education. This is an
organization that truly places children at its core, holds them in their
hearts, and thoughtfully makes every decision with only the child’s’ best
interest in mind. The TFFT team is proud to see the exponential growth of the
TFFT scholars as a result of eleven years of TFFT’s programs, guidance, and
support.
Position
Overview
With
the vision to continually strengthen TFFT’s operations, the tenacity to
increase TFFT’s impact and the drive to establish and sustain strategic
partnerships, TFFT’s Country Director is responsible to proactively and
strategically lead TFFT’s team, programs and initiatives in Tanzania. This
person will report directly to the Executive Director (ED) in the United States
as well as the Board of Directors in Tanzania. The Country Director will ensure
that TFFT Program Managers, Coordinators and interns in Tanzania, work in
concert with all TFFT boundary partners Scholars; Students; Carer-givers;
Teachers and Teacher-Resource Centers; Regulators & Overseers towards
contributing to our Mission and Vision.
CORE
RESPONSIBILITIES
Vision
and Strategy
Ensure
strategic and operational execution of TFFT’s mission and vision Oversee
implementation of the new strategic plan, 2016-2021 Review and evaluate the
country strategy, in conjunction with the relevant Program Managers and other
stakeholders Engage strategic partners and funders in TFFT’s Mission and
Vision. Continuously review the program priorities and provide guidance on
strategic coherence.
Trategic
and operational execution of TFFT’s mission and vision
Oversee
implementation of the new strategic plan, 2016-2021
Review
and evaluate the country strategy, in conjunction with the relevant Program
Managers and other stakeholders
Engage
strategic partners and funders in TFFT’s Mission and Vision.
Continuously
review the program priorities and provide guidance on strategic coherence.
Program
Operations Management and Reporting
Proactively
manage and mentor the TFFT team and interns
Develop
and implement rigorous monitoring and evaluation tools for TFFT’s programs and
utilize data to make decisions and demonstrate impact
Prepare
monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on the key performance indicators of the
organization and share them with the ED.
Oversee
all HR-related issues within the organization including performance management,
professional development and training, job descriptions, recruitment, health
and safety, team structures, disciplinary action, etc. in line with existing
organizational policies.
Coordinate
and maintain relations with TFFT TZ Board and TFFT US Board as and whenever
required.
Finance
and Budget Oversight and Management
Develop
and oversee TFFT annual budgeting with support of Finance and Administrative
Coordinator
Manage
and integrate TFFT’s budget and ensure transparency and efficiency in the use
of organizational funds
Review
monthly expense reports for Finance and Administrative Coordinator
Encourage
and integrate value for money in financial and program decisions of the
organization.
Partnership
Building
Seek
out and maintain value-adding strategic relationships with local and
international partners
Develop
and maintain contact with the Tanzanian representatives of relevant funding
partners at a strategic level (e.g. institutional donors or private donor
organizations) in order to secure funding for the country programs.
Lead
and participate in advocacy efforts relevant to TFFT mission nationally and
internationally.
Promote
the initiatives of TFFT and its impact through media
Impact
Demonstration and Learning
Strategic
Guidance to programs towards learning for improvement
Oversight
and reviews of systems of monitoring, evaluation and learning
Commission
and oversee strategic and programmatic evaluations whether internal or
external.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s
Degree (required); Masters Degree (valued)
At
least eight years’ experience in a professional environment
Willingness
to commit to at least two years
Knowledge
of East African culture
Experienced
and proficient user of all Microsoft Office products
Experience
in developing, working with and managing organizational budgets
KEY
COMPETENCIES
●
Passion for TFFT’s Mission and Vision
●
In-depth knowledge and understanding of Tanzania, Tanzanian government, CSO
sector and Most Vulnerable Children programming
●
Dynamic and Engaging Leadership o Excellent Program Management and Leadership
Translates
strategy into impact-oriented programs and results
Meticulous
attention to detail and follow-through; performing tasks accurately and
efficiently
Ability
to simultaneously monitor multiple work-streams, partners, and stakeholders
Balances
competing priorities while keeping constant sight of overall objectives
Superior
problem solving and conflict resolution skills o Thoughtful leadership
Critical,
analytical, and creative thinker
Demonstrates
excellent interpersonal skills, performing effectively under pressure and
handling difficult situations with poise, judgment, and tact while maintaining
a positive, problem-solving attitude
High
degree of flexibility in a demanding, fast-paced, and frequently changing
environment
Tenacious
in times of growth
●
Relationship builder
Naturally
develops strong rapport with multiple public & private sector stakeholders,
both local and international
A
persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and
multidisciplinary skills
Works
as a team player; seeks and acts on feedback as appropriate
●
Unwavering Strength of Character o Works from a place of integrity, compassion,
and professionalism o Empathizes with mission and values of TFFT o Sensitivity
to working with confidential information o Protector and model on core values
of TFFT
How
to apply: Email resume and cover letter to: jobs@thefoundationfortomorrow.org
with the subject line: CD Application