Vacancy Announcement: Country Representative

Strategic management and in- country representation:

• ensure that DSW Tanzania operates within the national legal framework;
• represent DSWs interests at senior Government level, with major donors and stakeholders
• develop relations with national stakeholders who have a strategic fit with DSW

Program Design and  Program Cycle Management:

• ensure all program activities are in line with signed agreements and workplans
• work closely with partners to ensure effective implementation of plans and budgets
• develop a sustainable funding strategy for programs in conjunction with international DSW staff.
• raise funds directly with local and regional donors in –country
• develop project proposals in line with DSWs strategic directions and donor guidelines
• ensure high quality narrative and financial reporting to donors and DSW Head Office

Organisational Development and Effectiveness

• responsible for all staff and operations in Tanzania
• mobilise resources for organizational growth
• manage growth process of a learning organization
• ensure effective communication within the country office, with other DSW offices and stakeholders
• monitor compliance of expenditure made in the country office against agreed budgets
• support capacity building of local partner organizations

Qualifications

• Degree in Development, International Relations, Management or a relevant area
• Minimum three years of progressive work experience as organizational head
• Proven ability to lead, manage, inspire and motivate staff
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Excellent oral and written English, and Kiswahili language skills
• Problem solving with the ability to multi-task

This position is available immediately and based on a two year renewable contract.

Applications

Please send Application Letter and CV including copies of qualifications and reference letters as evidence of your experience and skills by 27th August to the following Email-address: ulrike@dswkenya.org

Only short-listed candidates will receive a response.

About DSW

The German Foundation for World Population (DSW) is an international development organization founded in 1991 as a private non-profit foundation by two entrepreneurs from Hannover. Besides the Head Office in Hannover, DSW also has Country Offices in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, as well as an EU Liaison Office in Brussels and close ongoing partnerships in the following focal countries: Burkina Faso, India, Mozambique, Nepal, Pakistan, and Rwanda.

DSW is politically and religiously independent. We rely on private donations and financial support from other organisations, foundations and agencies to carry out our project work.

DSW’s main goal is to help people free themselves from poverty. For this purpose we support family planning and sexual and reproductive health projects in Africa and Asia. Our premise is simple: only if people are able to protect themselves from unwanted pregnancies and HIV/AIDS do they have the chance to lead a healthier and better life.  In this respect reaching young people is key. Young people are the parents of tomorrow and crucial to the development of their country. Investing in their health means investing in a better future.