Action Against Hunger USA Program Development & Quality Assurance Director Jobs in Tanzania

Action Against Hunger USA Program Development & Quality Assurance Director Jobs in Tanzania

Action Against Hunger-USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network, which provides humanitarian relief in over 50 countries worldwide in the sectors of nutrition, health, water/sanitation, food security & Livelihood and protection. Action Against Hunger-USA, an independent NGO, currently manages operations in 8 countries: Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia & Haiti. Action Against Hunger-USA has over $110 million in programs, and approximately 2500 staff based in the various country offices, headquarters in Washington DC and Operational Centre in Nairobi. Additional growth is anticipated.

About the Country Program in Tanzania

Action Against Hunger has been operational in Tanzania since 2015 responding to both chronic and acute needs through a multi-sectoral strategy where Nutrition, Health, Food Security and Livelihoods, WASH and Protection, Gender and psychosocial support are integrated to have a meaningful impact on people’s resilience.

Summary of Position

Action Against Hunger in Tanzania seeks a dynamic and results-oriented Program Development and Quality Director to lead the development of the Country Strategy, spearhead program design, secure funding, and champion Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) practices. Through collaborative leadership and capacity building, S/he will ensure efficient program design, strong partnerships, and adherence to global standards, ultimately contributing to a lasting reduction in child hunger in Tanzania. This role will be responsible for driving collaboration across various teams to ensure the strategy's success. S/he will develop annual plans, report on results, and oversee the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based programs that align with Action Against Hunger's 2021-2025 International Strategic Plan (ISP). As a senior leader, the Program Development and Quality Director will play a crucial role in capacity building, coaching and mentorship.

Required Qualifications and Professional Experience

Minimum of Mastsers degree in Food Security & Livelihoods

(FSL), Public health, Nutrition, development studies, WASH engineering or related field.

At least 10 years of related experience with an INGO including senior management program positions

Experience in at least one of Action Against Hunger’s core technical sectors: FSL, Nutrition and Health, WASH, Agriculture/climate in development and/or emergencies.

Experience in managing complex development and resilience building projects for donors such as USAID, BHA, GAC and the European Commission

Required Skills & Competencies

Familiarity with project design methods and tools (including assessments, logical frameworks and theory of change) and strong appreciation for innovation, digitalization and partnership as part of project development.

Good analytical skills with ability to positively influence cross-departmental and cross sector working.

Strong results orientation, with ability to meet deadlines and produce high-quality products.

Strong cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with the proposal development teams to meet deadlines.

Substantial experience and skills in establishing and maintaining external relations with government, community stakeholders and civil society.

Fluency in English (business level), both verbal and written

Proficiency in computer e.g. MS Word, MS Power Point and Excel.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Action Against Hunger USA Program Development & Quality Assurance Director Jobs in Tanzania

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