TANGAZO LA NAFASI YA KAZI BARAZA LA MAASKOFU KATOLIKI TANZANIA

TANZANIA EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

NATIONAL COORDINATOR FOR GENDER, YOUTH AND CHILDREN

The Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) as a permanent institution is the assembly of the Bishops of Tanzania whereby according to the norm of law, certain pastoral functions are jointly exercised on behalf of Christ’s faithful in view of promoting the greater good which the Church offers to all people especially through forms and programs of her apostolate which are fittingly adapted to circumstances of our time and country.

The position is accountable for the overall development and implementation of quality gender, youth and children programs, in compliance with the TEC requirements and the Caritas strategy. The coordinator will lead program design including proposal development and ensure the objectives of the programs are met in a timely manner, and are being monitored and evaluated effectively.

Qualifications

Bachelor‘s Degree in Social Sciences. A Master’s degree in Gender Equality or related field from a recognised University would be an added advantage.

Experience and related attributes

·         5 years experience working in an international agency or across countries

• Excellent strategic and analytical skills
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and resourcefulness
• Energetic, enthusiastic and interested in learning within a political, changing and diverse work environment
• Strong record on donor reporting and accounting
• Strong media and communication skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Advises the dioceses / Head of Caritas on appropriate strategies and steps for addressing gender inequalities in their development and disaster management;
• Develops a gender mainstreaming programme to support dioceses in mainstreaming gender in their activities and ensures the programme is delivered according to plan;
• Monitors the promotion of gender equity and equality in the society and advises accordingly;
• Develops programmes to address youth and children issues according to the needs of the dioceses;
• Develops capacity building programmes for the dioceses according to the needs of the dioceses;
• Advices the Head of Caritas Department on matters related to gender, youth and children;
• Prepares plans, budgets and reports related to the section;
• Supports dioceses in developing and reviewing development projects/programs;
• Facilitates sharing of experiences among dioceses through organizing fora and exposure programmes;
• Supports dioceses in capacity building in promoting gender equity and equality;
• Promotes and advocates for gender equity and equality as well as children rights at National, Regional and International level;
• Links the dioceses with potential donors and other stakeholders;
• Oversees the work carried out by Caritas Msimbazi and reports to the Head of Department and other executives of Caritas Tanzania;
• Represents  Caritas Tanzania in forum on gender and children issues whenever required;
• Supports dioceses in mobilizing resources for Gender and children related programmes.

Eligible candidates who are strong and committed Catholics may apply for the above mentioned vacancy so as to reach us on or before closure of business day of 4^th November 2016. Candidates are required to submit cover letter, copies of certificates and recent Curriculum Vitae. They should provide short answers to the following questions in their cover letters;

(i)                 Why are you interested in this job?

(ii)               Why would you consider yourself suitable for this job?

(iii)             What do you know about TEC?

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Eligible candidates may apply to:

Secretary General

Tanzania Episcopal Conference

P.O.Box 2133

DAR ES SALAAM

(PLEASE SEND YOUR APPLICATION THROUGH EMAILto: hr@tec.or.tz)