AKF Tanzania is searchıng for a dynamıc Program Manager for its multi-sector programme in Arusha. Under the Pamoja: Arush Community Development Programme, Aga Khan Foundation Tanzania(AKF) will manage the outreach center on the AKU campus in Arusha and implement integrated community development activities in and near the AKU sites. With the Centre as a hub, the programme will work with community/youth groups and local government authorities in improving savings, agriculture livelihood, nutrition and health, education, early childhood development, and youth development opportunities including sports.

Background: Aga Khan Development Network(AKDN) has embarked on a long-term investment plan in Arusha Region of Tanzania, centered around the development of an East African Regional campus of the Aga Khan University(AKU), building on campuses in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam. As the campus develops, AKDN sees an opportunity to strengthen partnership with key stakeholders including communities, local government, the private sector and civil society organizations, through the implementation of a contextually relevant and demand-driven multi-sector programme and operations in Arush. AKDN has laid a foundation and partnership with the neighboring communities for gradual expansion towards a long-term multi-sector programme in Arusha with the ultimate goal being improving the quality of life of the communities in the Arusha district and beyond.

Over the past four years, AKF in collaboration with AKU has been implementing a multi-sector community development initiative in areas around the AKU campus site. This program now called the Pamoja: Arusha Community Development Programme iwll continue to grow in terms of reach and activities and includes: building on the ongoing savings group programme to reach additional groups; increased income opportunities for smallholder farmers in the horticulture value chain through improved productivity and access to market; capacity building of pre-primary and primary teachers to community members, civil society and government to create child friendly early education environments through an early childhood  development prgramme; and management of the youth and community outreach center.

Reporting to the Director of Programme, AKF Tanzania, the Programme Manager will be responsible for managing a small and growing multi-disciplinary team and for quality implementation of the multi-sector program in target areas of Arusha. The Programme Managr will work closely with the AKU Project Site Manager and AKF Tanzania’s sector lead to coordinate all of AKF’s initiatives in the Arusha region working in partnership with AKU

Specific Responsibilities include:

• Lead, Manage and mentor a multi-disciplinary team
• Plan and steer arusha  multi-sector programme implementation, budget control, human resource supervision, and reporting;
• Develop an annual work plan and budget development and quarterly report on progress
• Lead and supervise the planning, implementation and monitoring of pamoja multi-sector community development programme that includes intervention in savings Group, agriculture and horticulture development, pre-primary and primary education, community health and nutrition, and early childhood education activities.
• Lead and supervise AKU’s Community Outreach Centre Activities to ensure that the centre is a vibrant place for youth development, Early childhood development, women's development, and overall community development activities. facilitate program team to increase community access to the outreach centres services in early childhood education, financial inclusion and agriculture livelihood opportunities, youth development and sporting activities;
• Manage relationship with regional and district government authorities as well as communities for participatory planning and implementation;
• Ensure quality delivery, impact and cost effectiveness of the project
• Ensure compliance with donor and AKF regulations and policies
• Foster a culture of  team building and support, integrity, high performance and accountability.
• Support resource mobilization and fundraising for the community development including writing proposals together with the AKF team in dar es salaam.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Minimum of BSc in Development studies or related field. Preferably a Masters in Development but candidates with experience will be looked at closely.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience In project management Focused on community development, savings group or similar sector.
• Core understanding of community development and coordination among multiple development sectors
• Demonstrated an ability to manage team and foster teamwork
• Must have a good sense for efficiency and effectiveness, And an eye for innovation
• A strong work ethic, energetic, creative, and willing to learn
• Strong written and verbal communiation skills
• Ability to multi-task and work on tight timelines
• Strong understanding of commuinty development and coordination
• Must be passionate about community development and improving the quality of life of communities
• Must be willing to live in Arusha Tanzania and spend long periods in rural areea.

Candidates interested in this unique career opportunity should submit a cover letter explaining why they're best suited for this particular position, CV(not exceeding 4 pages) and the names and contact information of three professional referees by 2nd April, 2018, to the Country Director - Aga Khan Foundation, Tanzania, by e-mail to recruit.akftz@akfea.org. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.