Capacity Strengthening Advisor at IntraHealth International, Inc Tanzania October, 2023

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Capacity Strengthening Advisor - Tanzania
Capacity Strengthening Advisor at IntraHealth International, Inc Tanzania October, 2023
Job Category: Programs
Requisition Number: CAPAC003106
Posting Details Posted: October 20, 2023
Full-Time
Locations
Dar es Salaam, DAR P.O.BOX12007, TZA

Job Details
Description
IntraHealth International seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Capacity Strengthening Advisor for the upcoming USAID Strengthening Capacity of Local Organizations Award in Tanzania. The purpose of the award is to strengthen the capacity of USAID/Tanzania’s local partners to better strategize, plan, implement, communicate, and monitor their activities and to improve their entities and overall operations to be sustainable organizations.

This position will provide technical leadership and oversight to the project’s capacity strengthening strategy and will ensure that quality, technical capacity development is tailored to the needs of each local entity. S/He will develop and drive a systems-based approach for organizational development and work closely with the Chief of Party and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) advisor to ensure that data drives project performance. This position reports to the Chief of Party and is contingent upon award and approval by USAID.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist the Chief of Party during the buy-in stage to develop concept notes and budgets that reflect USAID/Tanzania’s capacity strengthening requests and needs.
• Establish an efficient system to identify, subaward/contract and evaluate technical assistance providers.
• Establish a consultative and mentoring approach to co-developing detailed, costed capacity strengthening plans that meet the unique needs of each local entity as identified in the participatory assessment phase.
• Ensure that local entities receive targeted, customized, timely high quality technical capacity strengthening assistance that draws from local or regional sources and experts.
• Monitor implementation of the day-to-day capacity development activities by mentoring technical teams in the field, ensuring adherence to targets, timelines, budget management and achievement of objectives.
• Lead the technical and contextual adaptation of capacity development tools and approaches, as needed, and oversee the application thereof.
• In coordination with MEL Advisor, monitor and track the outcomes and results of the capacity strengthening interventions and use this data/information to continually improve the project’s performance.
• Regularly consult and network with local partners, government stakeholders and private sector to share information and innovation on effective, sustainable capacity development interventions.
• Coordinate closely with the Chief of Party and Finance Director to ensure that capacity development interventions are in line with program goals and budget.

Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree (or an international equivalent), in Public Health, Education, Environment, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences, International Development, Human Development, or related field.
• At least 7 years experience in designing and providing capacity-strengthening technical assistance to local partners in global health.
• Senior management experience including working with NGOs funded by USAID.
• Deep understanding of USAID-funded rules and regulations, policies and programs.
• Experience working with a range of partners including local CSOs, governments, faith-based organization, private sector institutions, small businesses, and others.
• Proven experience managing and providing technical assistance to USAID funded grants programs.
• Considerable experience in designing and implementing capacity development interventions.
• Demonstrated experience with US government assistance regulations and experience working in an international NGO environment.
• Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to work collaboratively on a wide range of issues.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a complex workload and deadlines.
• Strong communication, reporting, and writing skills.
• Strong verbal and written English language skills.
• Tanzanian citizenship required.

Why join IntraHealth?
IntraHealth International is a global health nonprofit that has worked in more than 100 countries since 1979. We improve the performance of health workers and strengthen the systems in which they work so that everyone everywhere has the health care they need to thrive.

Our programs generate long-term social and economic impact to keep communities around the world healthy, strong, and prosperous. And our dynamic staff are passionate about global health and equity. We are committed to excellence.
Join us. The future of global health starts here.

Our benefits
IntraHealth is a great place to work. We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and flexible teleworking and remote work policies that reflect our focus on staff safety, well-being, and retention.

Our workplace culture
IntraHealth stands for equality, justice, and respect. We strive to be an antiracist organization that works to minimize power imbalances and increase local sustainability in global health. We aim to create and foster a workforce that reflects and contributes to the diverse global community in which we work. Join us and be part of it.
Learn more about our workplace culture: https://www.intrahealth.org/our-workplace-culture

Our COVID-19 safety measures
IntraHealth is a global health organization that knows the power of vaccines. All US-based IntraHealth staff are required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 before beginning work. Those who cannot get vaccinated for medical or religious reasons can request an accommodation. This helps us keep our staff and partners safe and ensures that IntraHealth—as a US government contractor—complies with all US federal government regulations.

Equal opportunity employer
IntraHealth International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and requires affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is also to include inquiry about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.

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