Job Description
URC seeks qualified COP candidates to support the anticipated USAID-funded Tanzania Multi-sectoral Nutrition (MSN) activity. The purpose of the Tanzania Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Activity is to intensify and integrate nutrition support to targeted regions to improve the nutritional status of women of reproductive age, especially pregnant and lactating women, adolescents, and children under five. The project will achieve this through a) Strengthened multi-sectoral coordination for improved nutrition at the local government level; b) Improved health, nutrition, caregiving, and WASH behaviors; and c) Increased access and availability of diverse, safe, and nutritious foods.
Roles and Responsibilities
The COP will be the principal point of contact in Tanzania for procedural and substantive matters. The COP will coordinate and ultimately be responsible for results under this activity. The COP will be the primary liaison with USAID/Tanzania and the Government of Tanzania on technical matters. The COP will be responsible for responding to the AOR and USAID/Tanzania’s Agreement Officer. The COP will also be responsible for ensuring quality control and the overall responsiveness of TA provided under the Cooperative Agreement. In addition, the COP will:
The COP will be the principal point of contact in Tanzania for procedural and substantive matters. The COP will coordinate and ultimately be responsible for results under this activity. The COP will be the primary liaison with USAID/Tanzania and the Government of Tanzania on technical matters. The COP will be responsible for responding to the AOR and USAID/Tanzania’s Agreement Officer. The COP will also be responsible for ensuring quality control and the overall responsiveness of TA provided under the Cooperative Agreement. In addition, the COP will:
- Provide overall strategic direction for the project, ensuring a strong local governance strengthening approach that supports multi-sectoral nutrition service delivery at district levels
- Effectively leverage market-driven solutions for promoting dietary diversity (including access to animal source foods) and addressing micronutrient deficiencies
- Lead project engagement with key national stakeholder bodies and other implementation mechanisms to ensure cross-learning, and to foster joint planning
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in health, economics, public administration, social sciences or related field
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience with progressively more responsible leadership roles on large donor-funded projects; experience with USAID required; prior DCOP or COP experience preferred
- Demonstrated experience in leading, managing and implementing large international development projects; experience with local governance strengthening or with scaling up nutrition preferred
- Demonstrated experience working in partnership with host governments, international donors, and implementing partners
- Excellent communication skills and strong inter-personal and supervisory skills, including the demonstrated ability to lead teams of technical specialists
- Ability to work independently and with team members and partners at all levels
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to think and plan strategically
- Strong work experience with local and international partners in Tanzania, including both private and public partners
- Fluency in written and spoken English; proficiency in Swahili a plus
About the Organization
Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical assistance to strengthen health and social systems and service quality by empowering communities and health workers to identify and scale up locally appropriate solutions to critical problems. URC focuses on finding ways to deliver proven approaches to health care problems, applying quality improvement (QI) methods and conducting operations research to tailor those approaches to various settings. Recognizing implementation barriers unique to each setting, we train local managers and service providers to strengthen health systems, integrate system elements, and bring improvements to scale.
To Apply:
For immediate consideration, please visit URC’s Career Opportunities page at www.urc-chs.com/careers.
You must upload your CV/Résumé and your Cover Letter where indicated. Also, please complete your application form and attach a completed USAID Form 1420 Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet as well.
Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted. No phone calls please. However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise. Thank you very much for your interest.
Position is Contingent upon Award
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