Director of Programs at Pathfinder International Tanzania

Director of Programs

Director of Programs at Pathfinder International August 2024

Job Category: Operations
Requisition Number: DIREC002305
Posting Details
Full-Time
Locations Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Dar es Salaam, TZA

Job Details
Job Purpose:
The Director of Programs (DOP) is responsible
for overseeing and providing technical leadership of projects
implemented by Pathfinder in Tanzania. The DOP is responsible for
supervising and delegating authority and resources to Senior Portfolio
Technical Advisors and Project Managers reporting to him / her who are
responsible for project implementation. The DOP is responsible for
project budget oversight. The DOP will keep abreast of new developments
in the technical areas supported by Pathfinder and will guide the
project implementation team to ensure high quality of project execution,
adoption of best practices, alignment with global standards of care and
ensuring implementation fidelity. Being a
member of Pathfinder Tanzania’s Senior Management Team, the DOP will
contribute to overall organizational leadership, compliance,
ambassadorship, and program portfolio growth

Project Management

• Define
  Program/Project Cycle and support SPTAs to manage project(s) life cycle
  from proposal writing, project initiation, implementation and close
  out.
• Lead work planning, organizing, and support implementation
  of program/project activities to ensure they align with the
  organization’s goals and objectives.
• Support timely preparations
  and reviews program/ project reports on activities, achievements, and
  challenges for internal and external stakeholders. Ensure that the
  reports effectively communicate program goals, progress, and impact to
  promote transparency and accountability
• Identify potential risks
  and develop mitigation strategies to ensure program success. Anticipate
  challenges, address issues proactively, and make adjustments to program
  plans as necessary.

Financial Management

• Work
  with finance teams to allocate resources effectively, monitor program
  expenses, and ensure adherence to budgetary guidelines.
• Review and approve program/ project expenditures as per defined approved budget(s).
• Support timely preparations of program/project financial reports

Staff Supervision and Development

• Manage
  Performance of Senior portfolio technical advisors and Project Managers
  direct reporting to him / her (set performance goals, conducting
  performance evaluations)
• Provide leadership and guidance to program staff
• Providing mentoring and professional development opportunities
• Foster
  a culture of continuous improvement by seeking feedback, monitoring
  trends in the field, and incorporating best practices into program
  design and delivery.
• Encourage innovation and adapt programs to meet changing needs and emerging trends.

Strategic Planning

• Work closely with senior management team colleagues and other stakeholders to develop program strategies and long-term plans.
• contribute
  to the strategic direction of the organization by identifying
  programmatic opportunities, innovations and assessing their feasibility
  and impact.

New Business Development

• Support
  country new business development efforts by leading or effectively
  contributing to technical designs of new projects during proposal
  development.
• Solicit strategic partnerships with local and international organizations for new business development.
• Lead and / or contribute to technical writing

Policy and Compliance

• Stay up to date with relevant laws, regulations, and policies that affect program implementation.
• Ensure
  program compliance with internal and external policies including, legal
  and ethical standards, as well as funding requirements or contractual
  obligations

Stakeholder Engagement and Ambassadorship

• Interact
  with, and nurture good relationship with various stakeholders such as
  program partners, funders, government agencies, and community
  organizations.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships to
  facilitate collaboration, secure funding, and promote programmatic
  goals. Develop and maintain an extensive range of important contacts
  with top internal and very senior external officials for the purpose of
  obtaining or verifying information which is not otherwise available.

Competencies /Attributes Leadership:

• Mastery
  of leadership skills in health and strengthening health service
  delivery and proven ability as a senior manager, including experience in
  developing and implementing strategic plans.
• People Management
  and Supervision: Proven ability to lead and manage a team whose members
  work across the enterprise. Proven ability to thrive in a matrixed
  organization.
• Project Management Planning and Management: Proven
  ability to plan and manage cross-functional initiatives, ensuring
  implementation fidelity. Advanced organizational and planning skills,
  project planning and management skills. Proven ability to set
  priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision.
  Proven ability to coordinate activities.
• Self-Management and
  Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team,
  ability to be detailed-oriented and consistently accurate, ability to
  manage stress effectively in a fast- paced environment, and ability to
  quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures and adapt local
  practices to global standards.
• Advanced oral and written
  communication skills using different forms of media. Proven ability to
  write and speak Kiswahili and English language. Ability to translate
  complex concepts to individuals at all levels. Ability to speak across a
  range of technical issues within individual’s area of expertise.
• Country-specific Public Health System: In-depth knowledge of Tanzania’s public health system and health systems strengthening.
• Strategies
  on Policy Issues: Mastery of skills in strategic communications with
  the public sector, private organizations and policy makers about
  relevant legislation, policies and procedures relating to SRHR and PHE.
• Ability
  to filter, prioritize, analyze and validate potentially complex and
  dynamic alternatives. Exercises independent judgment and works with
  consultative direction towards predetermined goals and objectives.
  Solutions are innovative and resourceful.
• Relationship
  Management: Proven ability to manage donor relationships, including
  reporting and program work planning. Proven ability to influence using
  diplomacy skills with key stakeholders. In-depth demonstrated customer
  service skills.
• Advocacy: Mastery of advocacy skills with advocacy assignments and tasks in the development sector projects.
• Public Sector Budget Process: Knowledge of the budget formulation process of the public sector.
• Bids and Proposals: Ability to prepare bids and proposals in response to funding requests.
• Software Applications: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially MS Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Sexual
  and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Knowledge of family
  planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services of
  assigned program, including program strategies and indicators.
  Demonstrated commitment to family planning, reproductive health
  services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of
  harmful traditional practices
• Analysis and Sound Judgement:
  Advanced analytical and trouble shooting skills. Ability to make sound
  judgments. Ability to improve processes, promote excellence and
  demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Confidentiality: Proven ability to maintain confidentiality on work- related issues

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Minimum Education and Job Experience

• Master’s degree or higher in public health, health policy and related social science fields.
• At least 10 years’ experience in providing tech leadership, program development and management in NGO set up
• Expertise in SRHR, Climate Resilience, RMNCAH, AYSRH
• Knowledge of Health Systems Strengthening, Community – based programing and documentation of best practices,
• At least 5 years’ experience of working in senior leadership position especially in NGOs
• Experience of overseeing or working on programs funded by multiple donors

Deadline: August 18, 2024 Go to our Homepage To Get Relevant Information.
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