The Tanzania Maji na Usafi wa Mazingira (MUM) Activity funded by USAID/Tanzania and implemented by Tetra Tech International Development (http://www.tetratech.com/intdev) is currently accepting expressions of interest for qualified candidates to fill various positions. The purpose of Maji na Usafi wa Mazingira (MUM) Activity is to expand and sustain the provision and governance of WASH services by increasing access to sustainable water services; Increasing access to finance for water, sanitation, and hygiene; Strengthening the market for sanitation products and services; and Strengthening basin water boards and water user associations for stewardship of water resources,
Tetra Tech seeks experienced candidates for the following positions:
Gender Integration and Youth Engagement Specialist (1 Post) Based in Iringa
Under the supervision of the Deputy Chief of Party-Technical, the GIYES will be responsible for gender integration and youth engagement across all project components. This position involves the development, implementation and monitoring of a project level gender and youth strategy to guide these efforts and establishment of and engagement with the project Youth Advisory Council.
The GIYES will work in close partnership and coordination with Iris Group (a Tetra Tech subcontractor), seek input, review and approval from Iris Group for key technical deliverables (including workshop agendas and materials, gender and youth-related research and MEL, inputs to communications and SBCC messages and materials, etc.).
Qualifications:
Master’s degree or equivalent and 7years in relevant field or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 10 years in relevant field.
Education: Educational background in water resources management, public health, environmental management, gender studies, or rural development desired.
Professional experience: Experience managing/ implementing similar gender and youth engagement programs preferably on donor funded WASH/IWRM programs in East/Southern Africa. Familiarity with the political, social, and cultural context of working in East/Southern Africa.
Desired Skills (in addition to general qualifications for all positions)
- Proven training and facilitation skills.
- Outstanding management and reporting skills
HOW TO APPLY
To apply through ARD.recruitment.TZMUM@tetratech.com with a cover letter and current curriculum vitae (CV) in reverse chronological order format. Please list the title of the position in the email subject line
General Qualifications:
- Must be computer literate (in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues.
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
- Experience delivering services in Tanzania, working successfully within a team environment.
- Professional fluency in English and Swahili is required for verbal and written communication.
- Please note: Only Tanzanian citizens are eligible for this position.
- Previous employees of Tetra Tech with a retrenchment date within two years of the application deadline will be prioritized, per section 25(1)(a) of the code of Good practice (Employment and Labour Relations).
Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
No phone calls will be accepted about these positions.
Deadline for submission of applications is July 15,2022
