| DVV International Tanzania |
Capacity Development Advisor
Job Title: Capacity Development Advisor
Job Type: Full-Time from 1st January 2022
Location: Dar es Salaam
DVV
International is the Institute for International Cooperation of the
Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V. (DVV), the German Adult Education
Association. DVV represents the interests of the approximately 900 adult
education centres (Volkshochschulen) and their state associations, the
largest further education providers in Germany. DVV International
provides worldwide support for the establishment and development of
sustainable structures for Youth and Adult Education. As
the leading professional organization in the field of adult learning
and education (ALE) and development cooperation, DVV International has
committed itself to supporting lifelong learning for more than 50 years.
Its vision is to fight poverty through education, lifelong learning and
support to development. For finance and admin operations DVV
international is looking for a suitable candidate for the position
Country Project Account.
Job Summary:
The
Capacity Development Advisor, under the supervision of the Regional
Director East/ Horn of Africa DVV International, will be responsible for
the implementation of Adult Learning and Education (ALE) activities in
the field of adult literacy, technical and vocational education,
non-formal and community education, etc. and the establishment of
Community Learning Centres (CLC) in selected pilot regions of DVV
International Tanzania. This position is including capacity development
of trainers and technical personnel, developing of training materials
and guidelines as well as establishing partnerships and coordinating
structures for ALE at government levels.
Responsibilities
•
Advising in ALE activities and establishment of CLCs at community and
decentralised government level in compliance with the annual
implementation plan.
• Developing of activity plans and partnerships for the implementation of ALE interventions and CLCs.
•
Providing technical support to partners in the designing, planning,
budgeting and coordination of ALE activities/ CLCs including the
development of guidelines, management of procurement processes etc.
•
Conceptualising and conducting Trainings and Capacity development
measures for trainers and technical personnel of governmental and
non-governmental partners in the design and management of ALE activities
at the CLCs. This includes also the development of training materials
and technical guidelines.
• Technical support in the establishment of
intersectoral management and coordination structures of ALE activities/
CLCs at decentralised government levels.
• Conducting supervision
and monitoring visits together with partners to the CLCs and support
therewith the monitoring of project activities.
Support of other activities of DVV International
•
Contributing to the development of Terms of References and other
supporting documents for research studies as well as other activities of
DVV International and partners.
• Liaising with partners,
consultants and other individuals/organisations for the development and
implementation of DVV International projects/activities.
• Supporting the planning and implementation of workshops, trainings and conferences.
• Compiling reports of meetings, workshops, trainings, etc.
Education and Qualifications
• University degree, preferably master degree, in adult education or a related field from a reputable university.
• Qualification as Trainer of Trainers will be an additional advantage.
Requirements
• At least 7 years’ experience working in a similar position with INGOs in a development-related field.
•
Understanding of teaching and learning methodologies in the field of
ALE in particular adult literacy, technical and vocational education,
non-formal and community education.
• Excellent knowledge of community development, decentralised governance structures and networks in (adult) education.
•
In-depth experience in designing training concepts and providing ToTs
including training material development, preferably in the field of
adult literacy, technical and vocational education, non-formal and
community education.
• Knowledge in project management (planning, budgeting, implementation, and monitoring).
•
Experience of working with Civil Society and governmental partners at
decentralised structures and supervising project implementation
processes.
• Proven stakeholder network management skills.
Characteristics
• Tanzanian national
• Problem-solving skills
• Excellent inter-personal, communication, presentation and training skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
MODE OF APPLICATION
Applicants should send their CVs with contact information for three traceable referees, with a cover letter to fheinze@dvv-international.co.tz
indicating position and reference number in the subject field. Only
applications sent to this email address will be accepted. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date for receiving applications is 3rd December 2022.
