Location: United Republic of Tanzania (the)

Company Profile:
Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. In 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., becoming part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management.
For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project/Proposal Summary:
Over the course of the contract, MSI intends to assess the organizational capacity of large and small Tanzanian Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). MSIs activities will include strengthening CSOs through technical assistance to improve their operational capacity through management and financial systems to manage operational changes.

Position Summary:
The Deputy Chief of Party/Capacity Building Specialist will be responsible for carrying out tasks and deliverables associated with the program, as defined through the approved project work plans, and as required by the Chief of Party and MSI Technical Director. This will include, but not be limited to, areas such as capacity building assistance, including monitoring and evaluation, broad-based training, technical assistance, and institutional strengthening; and training and technical assistance in key areas of Organization Development. The Deputy Chief of Party will supervise MSI CCN staff and oversee MSI’s local project spending.

**Tanzanian citizens are encouraged to apply**

Responsibilities:
• Design and coordinate all capacity building assistance, including assessments, training and technical assistance.
• Oversee the project’s work with large and small CSO partners to ensure that the program builds their capacity in accordance with their legitimate expectations and agreed work plans set forth in the IDF.
• Lead capacity building efforts, including direct supervision of training-related positions, engagement of short-term technical assistance (STTA) providers, implementation of assessments, and oversight of MSI’s input as a significant partner on this program.
• Oversee the financial management and accountability of all activities implemented under the MSI sub-contract.
• Provide technical assistance in key areas of organization development and oversee all training efforts on behalf of the project.
• Contribute as appropriate to the development of project policy and processes and engage in joint activities as necessary.
• Promote the use among project partners of the Institutional Development Framework as a self-help tool for the development of their capacity
• Closely coordinate with the M&E Specialist and Grants Manager, so that M&E and training activities work hand-in-hand with the parameters and conditions established via grant awards.
• Provide any other assistance requested by the Project Director that relates to the project work plan.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required; Master’s degree with at least 10 years relevant regional experience preferred;
• Capacity Building with at least 15+ years experience building the capacity of small and large organizations;
• At least 10 years of M&E and Organization Development experience, required;
• At least 10 years experience working in Africa, requried;
• Experience working with USAID, PEPFAR, and TOMSHA;
• Ability to travel in country;
• English fluency required; Swahili language skills a plus. How to applyOnly candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com

Closing date: 14 Apr 2010