JOB VACANCY ZANZIBAR

Vacant Posts at The Madrasa Early Childhood Programme-Zanzibar(MECP-Z)

Description

The Madrasa Early Childhood Programme - Zanzibar (MECP-Z) is an Early Childhood Development (ECD) organisation supported by the Aga Khan. Foundation (AKF). MECP-Z has been implementing ECD programmes in Zanzibar for over 25 years and started to deliver in the mainland in 2014. MECP-Z is expanding to deliver a four-year project in Zanzibar and Kilwa to improve access to quality pre-primary education in remote, rural communities. The project will be delivered in partnership with AKF, the Government of Tanzania, and the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar. MECP-Z is looking for two dynamic, motivated, and committed persons to lead, coordinate, and deliver all project activities in Kilwa in partnership with Kilwa District Council.

Project Officer

Reporting to the Project Coordinator, key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
Deliver high quality pre-primary teacher professional development courses including face-to-face and on-going mentor support at the school level
Work with the project coordinator to support government officials and head teachers to develop their understanding and capacity to manage pre-primary education provision across Kilwa
In partnership with LGA, implement wider project activities across all target communities and schools
Monitor and evaluate project activities in the field
Submit reports high quality quarterly report

Qualifications and experiences:

Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Development or Education.
A minimum of three years of experience delivering teacher professional development
Experience working in ECD or education project delivery
Demonstrated experience working in partnership with government and LGA in Tanzania to deliver high quality projects
Ability to effectively collect and use data
Strong interpersonal and team building skills
Excellent verbal and written communication in English and Kiswahili.
Must be computer literate in Ms Word, Excel and Power Point.
==========

Project Coordinator

Reporting to-the MECP-Z Programme Director, key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
Work in partnership with Kilwa Local Government Authority (LGA) to effectively plan and deliver all project activities
Manage all finance and operations in coordination with AKF's Coastal Rural Support Programme Tanzania.
Ensure all financial and narrative reports are accurate and delivered in a timely manner
Develop annual and quarterly project work plans and supervise its implementation
In coordination with LGA and AKF, monitor and evaluate project performance, propose project changes based on learning, and support the
LGA to use the data to inform planning and delivery

Qualifications and experiences:

Preferred Masters Degree from in Early Childhood Development, Education, or other related field
A minimum of five years of experience in ECD or education and three years in a supervisory post in a non-government organisation
Demonstrated experience working in partnership with government and LGA in Tanzania to deliver high quality projects
Strong financial and organisational skills
Ability to use and analyse data to improve project delivery
Strong interpersonal and team building skills
Excellent verbal and written communication in English and Kiswahili.

Must be computer literate in Ms Word, Excel and Power Point

Application Instructions

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and CV through APPLY below or by mail to Programme Director, MECP-Z, Kiponda Street, P.O. Box 3716, Zanzibar by Midnight (EAT), Sunday 12th February 2017. Please indicate in the title of the email if which role you are applying for. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Source: Guardian 31 January 2017