New Job Opportunity Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) at MECP-Z Tanzania, Project Officer

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The Madrasa Early Childhood Programme – Zanzibar (MECP-Z)

Overview
The Madrasa Early Childhood Programme – Zanzibar (MECP-Z) is an Early Childhood Development (ECD) organization supported by the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF). MECP-Z has been implementing ECD programs in Zanzibar for over 25 years. MECP-Z received full registration as a pre-primary Teacher Training Institute and is working in partnership with the government and other local and international ECD stakeholders to support early childhood development and care for child development in Tanzania.

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MECP-Z has secured grants from Global Affairs Canada and Armstrong Foundation, through Aga Khan Foundation to support Early Childhood Education in Zanzibar and Lindi in the next four years. The project is aimed at strengthening delivery of quality, gender-responsive, and inclusive education, early childhood development, and other sustainable development services in Zanzibar and Lindi.

To help achieve the goals of the project, MECP-Z is looking for the well qualified personnel to fill in the following job positions below....

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Project Officer
Position: Project Officer
Aga Khan – Madrasa Early Childhood Programme
Aga Khan Foundation
The position
MECP-Z is looking for one committed and qualified professional to fill the position of Project Officer – Inclusive Education and Integrated Early Childhood Development for a duration of two and half years

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work as a Liaison officer between SHIJUWAZA and MECP-Z in the project.
• Liaise closely with NAD Regional IE Adviser (Kampala), and with NAD Oslo when required, while keeping MECP-Z and other actors informed.
• Liaise with key CBID actors on the CBID capacity development of key government structures, which includes IE and ECD elements, when requested.
• Verify/Monitor the work undertaken by the partners and service providers and reporting.
• Promote gender mainstreaming and inclusiveness within the project.
• Identify local challenges and risks that may affect the project and propose mitigation options.
• Ensure a harmonious relationship between the project, the communities, the government and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate smooth working conditions for external technical advisers on both IE components

Specific focus:
Component 1: DPO Capacity Building on IE:

• Coordinate and lead facilitator of the capacity building of Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) on IE, responsible for ensuring implementation of both national and district level activities.
• Coordinate the development of work plan and budget, request funds for activities and timely retirement of implemented activities
• Ensure the selection, capacity building and maintenance of a strong team of DPOs trainers at national and district levels.
• Ensure the development of a sound IE documentation and monitoring system within SHIJUWAZA
• Inform the project coordinator with reports which cover activities accomplished, targets reached, and ongoing monitoring information.
• Identify potential success stories and learnings from the field.

Component 2: Teacher Training on IE:

• In collaboration with Inclusive Education and Life Skills Unit, SUZA and other actors involved in this component, coordinate the development of work plan and budget, request funds for activities and timely retirement of implemented activities.
• Ensure sound monitoring of IE teacher training activities, outputs and outcomes, and report to project management. Identify potential success stories and learnings from the field.

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Qualifications and Experience required:

• At least Degree in Education, Masters is an added advantage.
• Knowledge and/or experience working rights based with civil society organizations.
• Experience working as a facilitator of participatory learning and active grassroots engagement.
• Experience coordinating collaboration between several actors.
• Possesses social organization skills and experience in Educational chains.
• At least 2 years of successful work with results-based project management.
• Good Command of English and Kiswahili.
• Strong in computer skills (Ms. Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Good communication skills in speaking and writing both English and Kiswahili.

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Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV (not exceeding 3 pages), the names and contact information of three referees
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Women and People with Disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
MECP-Z is an equal opportunity employer

Sector
Social Development

About the Agency
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), alongside its sister AKDN agencies, has implemented innovative, community-driven solutions to development challenges for over 50 years. It brings together human, financial and technical resources to address some of the challenges faced by the poorest and most marginalised communities in the world. Special emphasis is placed on investing in human potential, expanding opportunity and improving the overall quality of life, especially for women and girls. It works primarily in six areas: Agriculture and Food Security; Economic Inclusion; Education; Early Childhood Development; Health and Nutrition; and Civil Society.
The deadline for submitting the application is 30th April, 2022.

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