Project Manager at Tanzania Red Cross Society (TRCS)

Application Deadline: 01 Jun 2015

Project Manager POSITION DESCRIPTION:

From The Guardian
Tanzania Red Cross Society (TRCS) is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in Tanzania. The TRCS vision is a strong, credible and dependable national institution that supplements government efforts in achieving social and economic justice and growth through the provision of effective humanitarian services in the country. TRCS is looking for a qualified person to fill the above position, in support of the Zuia Mafuriko Dar -es- Salaam project, implemented in close collaboration with American Red Cross (ARC) and the World Bank. This project is focused on strengthening urban resilience towards flooding throughout Dar es Salaam. This project will focus on extensive participatory community mapping, flood early warning and the creation of community disaster preparedness and response teams. The project will also pilot an innovative approach to flood early warning called Forecast Based Financing. The position is full time based in TRCS National Headquarters in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and will report to the Director of Disaster Management.

Specific duties and accountabilities:
1.Ensure the project stays on time, scope and budget.
2.In close consultation with TRCS and ARC technical teams, provide technical guidance in
intervention design, implementation and performance management
3.Support TRCS field teams, including staff and volunteers in the preparation of community level
disaster preparedness and response plans and training of community responders.
4.Work closely with the ARC Country and Regional teams to support the project's collaborative
partnerships with the World Bank, Ardhi University, Tanzania Meteorological Agency, Dar es
Salaam Municipal Authorities, Humanitarian Open Streetmap, the Danish Red Cross and the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, as well as other relevant entities.

Qualifications and Expectations: Minimum of bachelor's degree in social sciences, community development, disaster management, climate change adaptation, project management or related fields is required. Masters degree is preferred. Five years or more of working experience in the NGO/CBO sector, leading or managing projects. Previous experience with climate risk management projects, community mapping or community managed disaster risk reduction programs is strongly preferred. Previous experience implementing and managing programs in an urban setting is an added advantage. S/he must be fluent in both English and Kiswahili, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applications (clearly written APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF PROJECT MANAGER on subject line AND also on the application envelope) should be addressed to the address below and received on or before 5:00pm - Monday June 1, 2015 OR through APPLY NOW.

The application should include cover letter, detailed CV, contact information for 3 referees and photocopies of certificates and transcripts. The Secretary General, Tanzania Red Cross Society, P.O. Box 1133, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania