JOB DETAILS:
INTRODUCTION
FCS is an independent Tanzanian Not-For-Profit development organization that is anchored in Tanzanian civil society serving as a catalytic support mechanism for the Civil Society sector in Tanzania.
FCS is hiring qualified and competent professionals to the positions of: Chief of Party;
Deputy Chief of Party - Programs; Deputy Chief of Party - Operations; and Monitoring and Evaluation Director for an anticipated 4-year USAID project that seeks to increase the empowerment, productivity, and community engagement of youth, and in particular for out- of-school youth aged 15-25. The project will enable youth to access resources and opportunities for basic educational, life, and entrepreneurial skills; and participate in activities that foster their physical and mental well-being. It will also build or strengthen existing networks that support youth development and community engagement. The expected results of the project is that youth will be more productive, engaged, and active members in their communities. These positions are contingent to successful bidding and securing of resource from USAID.

Deputy Chief of Party - Programs
Position Summary:
The DCOP will be responsible for supporting the Chief of Party (COP) with technical leadership of the project. The DCOP will report directly to the COP and will take a leadership role in ensuring quality technical implementation and that the activity meets stated goals and reporting requirements. S/he will support the COP in coordination among USAID, FCS and key stakeholders to ensure high quality results are produced. This is a full-time position and is contingent upon contract award to FCS.

Specific/ Essential Responsibilities
• Work closely with the Chief of Party (COP) to provide overall technical leadership on the project.
• Responsible for technical oversight of key project components and ensuring smooth design, coordination, and implementation of interventions
• Assist the COP in developing annual work plans, budgets, and performance reports.
• Supervise technical staff implementing the project
• Function as primary technical liaison for subcontractors and consultants.
• Establish and maintain close working relations with relevant partners including the government, civil society organizations, youth organizations and others
• Work with the M&E Director to capture and communicate program results, as well as ensure high-quality, timely, valid, and verifiable data collection, reporting, analysis and learning
• Attend coordination meetings as appropriate. Ensure that activities are coordinated with relevant stakeholders, including communities.
• Take on other duties as may be assigned by the Chief of Party.

Required Experience and skills
• Master's degree in social sciences, international development, law, political science or similar subjects.
• A minimum of ten years of senior-level experience implementing large scale and complex development programs, with most of the years spent in youth programs.
• Demonstrated understanding of USAID's multi-sectoral and relevant systems- strengthening approaches.
• Strong knowledge of, and commitment to social equity and inclusion issues in youth projects/ programs.
• Demonstrated experience in gender and/or integrating and mainstreaming gender issues into youth development programs/ projects interventions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders, particularly at the sub- national level.
• Ability to represent the project in international and domestic forums, including the ability to communicate project results.
• Professional level of oral and written fluency in English language.

FCS offers an attractive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, career development opportunities and excellent working conditions.

If you feel you meet the criteria outlined above, please apply in writing to the address below, and enclose the following documents:
A fully typed curriculum vitae (CV) with the following:
Full contact details, including telephone numbers and e-mail address
The names and contact details of three (3) professional references.

Applications received after this date will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The Executive Director
Foundation for Civil Society, 7 Madai Crescent Ada Estate Plot 154,
P. O. Box 7192,
Dar es Salaam.

Email: jobs@thefoundation.or.tz