JOB DETAILS:
Job description
The Project Manager will be responsible for the successful implementation of the project’s activities, providing guidance to the project team in achieving the agreed goals within the respect of time, quality and budget standards; s/he will be accountable to the donor and s/he will be required to support the Country Representative of Tanzania in coordinating the ongoing Education projects currently implemented in the country. The Project Manager will be also required to support the Country Representatives of Kenya and Tanzania in expanding the education action of WeWorld in the two countries.

Main taks and Responsabilities
Project Management:

• Elaborate and implement the project’s activities and financial planning (including the establishment of milestones) to be approved by the Country Representative
• In collaboration with the Country Representative and the Programme managers, contribute to the development, upgrade and implementation of an appropriate and effective education strategy
• Develop the MEAL system and tools of the Project and supervise its application assuring a sound analysis of the results, and assessing the Project’s impact and effective use of resources
• Provide quality advise to the donors of education system and other relevant donors / stakeholders on issues that may impact the achievement of project outcomes
• Validate the work plans prepared by the local project coordinators
• Supervise quality and transparency of the data reporting
• Provide the Country Representative with regular action plans/project updates and inform him/her of any deviations from the plan
• Other tasks as requested by the line manager

Coordination and Representation:
• Establish and maintain a fruitful relationship with the partnering NGOs as well as with other local and international NGOs
• Ensure constant and cooperative relations with the donor EAA/EAC and other relevant donors (i.e. UN agencies, Italian cooperation, bilateral cooperation, etc.)
• Develop and maintain appropriate, regular, transparent and supportive communication with the relevant stakeholders (e.g. beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government officials), with the objective of ensuring good cooperation and partnerships
• Participate in education coordination network and meetings (called by the civil society and/or the donors), representing WeWorld and feeding back the Country Representative with relevant issues and updates
• Organize relevant meetings/presentations of the WeWorld education program to the relevant stakeholders and follow up the implementation
• Participate in internal coordination meetings held in WeWorld Offices

HR Management:
• Assure the recruitment and training process of the project staff in line with the implementation plan with the support of the programme managers
• Assure the direct management of the project staff and a proper information flow between the project team
• Provide technical training on education to other staff of the organization
• Provide coordination, guidance and monitoring of the project staff and lead and motivate them, ensuring clarity over project plans and priorities and encouraging effective team work
• Ensure proactive attitude and inputs towards the identification of training for staff
• Establish performance objectives per each staff and ensure that performance reviews are conducted

Monitoring of project activities:
• Definition of the monitoring plan and specific tools to assess the progress of the project
• Monitoring of activities implementation and of results/objectives achievement through field visits, meetings with partners and stakeholders, data collection and analysis
• Manage the project budget and ensure that all expenses are in line with the budget and meet WeWorld standards with regard to financial management, including accountability and good governance, in strict collaboration with WeWorld Administrators in Tanzania, Kenya and in the Regional Unit

Reporting and Accountability:
• Setting up and monitoring of periodic (monthly) internal reporting to be filled in by partners and project staff
• Drawing up of narrative and financial reports, interim and final (in collaboration with WeWorld local office and headquarters) to be sent to the donor in compliance with agreed procedures and time schedule
• Prepare activity/project reports and analysis of the data collected on a regular basis or upon request
• Support to technical, financial and any other report upon request
• Provide regular reports/updates to the Country Representative on all activities carried out
• Any other task not here listed and necessary to the projects and activities
• During, or at the end of the assignment, provide a proper handover

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications and Knowledge
• Bachelor’s degree in education, social sciences, international affairs or related fields
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English
• The knowledge of Swahili is a plus
• Full professional competency in search Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Professional experience
• At least three years of professional experience in international cooperation for development
• Proved experience in managing development projects funded by institutional donors
• Experience in education programming
• Experience in conflict resolution

Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrable program/technical and budget management skills, planning, reporting, monitoring and evaluation skills
• Ability to assess needs and write new project proposals
• Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively represent WeWorld in consortium, networks and with donors
• Strong negotiation skills
• Sound verbal and written communication skills, with ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively with senior internal and external stakeholders
• Proven ability to design and lead training engagements with staff and partners to enhance skills and adapt to changing program demands
• Positive attitude to work, self-reflective, motivated, inspired, collegial
• Proven ability to work well in and promote teamwork, thrive in a multi-cultural environment, be flexible and handle pressure with professional grace
• Proactive and dynamic attitude
• Good listening and communication skills
• Strong commitment to the mission of WeWorld, genuine interest for international cooperation development topics
• Demonstrates integrity with regards to NGO values and ethical standards
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism