D-tree International Recruitment 2021

D-tree International Recruitment 2021…See Details on how to apply for the vacancies available at D-tree International.

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• Zanzibar Director

Responsibilities:

Team Leadership;

• Directly supervise 4-6 staff, including team leads who are supervising staff in various roles) and oversee the entire Zanzibar team (currently 18 employees).
• Mentor and coach mid-level staff to increasingly take on leadership roles, effectively supervise their teams, and be accountable for program outcomes and work in a coordinated way across units.
• Foster a positive, collaborative and effective environment in which all staff feels empowered, energized, supported and aligned with program and organizational goals.
• Develop team-building and professional development opportunities for staff and engage in frequent feedback sessions to gauge staff satisfaction and identify areas for further improvement Strategize and plan for long-term staffing needs for the Zanzibar program including supporting the recruitment and onboarding processes and seamlessly integrate new staff into the team.
• Communicate the importance and global relevance of our work to keep the team motivated and focused on the big picture of what we are accomplishing.

Government Integration & Sustainability;

• Be accountable for the institutionalization of D-tree’s work into government health systems.
• Cultivate strong working relationships with senior government officials and keep them apprised of D-tree’s work and plans.
• Working with the Government Advisor, support the development and execution of a transition plan outlining increasing government financial, technical and operational ownership of Jamii ni Afya.
• Articulate and actualize a vision for the potential of digital health and garner government commitment and excitement over expanding digital health systems in Zanzibar.
• Stay abreast of government plans, policies and strategies to align D-tree work within government systems.

Program Oversight & Development;

• Be accountable for the success of D-tree’s Zanzibar portfolio, including high-quality work and measurable impact
• Serve as a member of D-tree’s executive team to ensure Zanzibar programs are aligned with the direction of the organization and contribute to organization-wide decision-making.
• Work with the Zanzibar Government Advisor, Zanzibar team leads, and D-tree’s global support team to identify key health system challenges in Zanzibar, prioritize health areas of focus to address in current or future programs, and develop strategies that apply or expand upon D-tree’s areas of expertise to tackle the problems
• Together with Zanzibar team leads, set and refine program strategies, with a focus on health systems strengthening and building local capacity.
• Stay abreast of progress on holistic program objectives; ensure staff and partners are kept on track and informed of progress and challenges maximizing ability to achieve results
• Ensure teams are on track to meet performance goals (including setting team and individual objectives and goals that help achieve program success).
• Be accountable for the financial stewardship of donor funds and have a working knowledge of budgets.
• Work with the global support team to design new projects, iterate and expand existing programs and contribute to funding proposals that move the organization towards the achievement of D-tree’s 5-year strategic plan.

Qualifications;

• Minimum 10 years work experience with 7 years in leadership positions specifically with a digital, primary health and /or health system strengthening focus
• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. public health, global development)
• Experience strategically engaging with governments and supporting the transition of donor programs to government systems (ideally with health programs)
• Experience managing, motivating and mentoring a large, multi-cultural team and demonstrated success in cultivating a positive, empowering environment for all team members
• Minimum 2 years experience living in a low- or middle-income country (Tanzania or East Africa preferred)

How to Apply

Interested applicants should CLICK HERE to apply.

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• Deputy Director

Responsibilities:

Staff Management

• Directly supervise 4-6 staff who are themselves supervising staff in various roles, including approving staff timesheets, approving advances and expenses, conduct staff performance reviews and quarterly conversations.
• Supporting staff to develop Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and establish performance action plans where necessary.
• Ensure teams are on track to meet performance goals (including setting team and individual objectives and goals that help achieve program success).
• Provide technical mentoring, coaching and support to program leads and teams through regular meetings, in-person support, and identification of relevant professional development and learning opportunities.
• Support team leads to take on leadership roles, effectively supervise their teams, and be accountable for program outcomes and work in a coordinated way across units.
• Support capacity building of team leads to further develop technical program management and leadership skills
• Participate in the recruitment of key staff for country programs.
• Support strong cohesion among team leads, and develop strong structures for collaboration and communication across functional areas.
• Together with Zanzibar Director, foster a positive, collaborative and effective environment in which all staff feels empowered, energized, supported, and aligned with program and organizational goals.

Portfolio Management & Program Quality

• Provide strategic, technical, and programmatic leadership and support to country program, technical, and operations staff.
• Facilitate coordination between program, M&E, technology (digital), and operations units, including joint financial and programmatic planning, with the objective of improving the quality of our programs and the impact on people’s lives
• Provide oversight to program work plans and support quality implementation.
• Oversee program budgeting, projections, and financial management together with finance and operations manager
• Together with Zanzibar team leads, set and refine program strategies, with a focus on health systems strengthening and building local capacity.
• Together with the finance and operations manager, ensure the integrity of petty cash, mobile money account/s, and bank accounts.
• Together with D-tree’s Communications Manager, generate content for external communications aligned with D-tree’s communications strategy.

Grants Management

• Guide development of programmatic reports and analyses for donors.
• Understand and contribute to a culture of compliance and ensure adherence to donor requirements and D-tree policies across a diverse portfolio.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for donors
• Manage cross-portfolio budget across all funders and projects, including ensuring projections align with activities and staffing needs to meet program objectives, and spending is on track.
• Stay abreast of progress on holistic program objectives; ensure staff and partners are kept on track and informed of progress and challenges maximizing ability to achieve results
• Be accountable for the financial stewardship of donor funds and have a working knowledge of budgets.
• Contribute to the development of high-quality proposals, including providing support for project design as well as reviews at relevant design stages.

Qualifications;

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. public health, global development).
• Experience managing, motivating, and mentoring a large, multi-cultural team and demonstrated success in cultivating a positive, empowering environment for all team members.
• Minimum 2 years experience living in a low- or middle-income country (Tanzania or East Africa preferred).
• Strong project management skills.
• Superior analytical skills; ability to think logically and rationally about problems and solution-oriented.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should CLICK HERE to apply.

Application Deadline: 20th May 2021.