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 M&E Specialist, a full-time and integral member of the technical planning team, will manage the monitoring and evaluation system for the overall project. S/He will advise CSO partners in all aspects of monitoring and evaluation. S/He will coordinate the development and implementation of M&E plans and training of large and small CSO partners, identify technical assistance needs, and assist with identifying training resources as appropriate, and manage the management information system for the project.

**This is a local position. Only Tanzanian citizens are eligible to apply**

Responsibilities:
• Carrying out the tasks and deliverables associated with the project, as defined through the approved project work plans, and as required by the Deputy Chief of Party and MSI Technical Director.
• Management of all project Management Information Systems (MIS).
• Fulfillment of all internal project M&E requirements, including but not limited to the preparation of data for project reporting requirements.
• Identification of technical assistance needs and training resources.
• Provide advice, training and technical assistance in M&E to project staff and CSO partners.
• Provide M&E training and advisement to CSO partners.
• Coordinate the preparation of all program reports, including providing guidance to staff and partners in delivering their contributions.
• In Collaboration with the Grants Manager, coordinate the development and implementation of grantee monitoring and evaluation.
• Coordinate CSO Partner Organization input to program M&E, including site visits for grants data verification.
• Provide tools, training, and support for PEPFAR and TOMSHA reporting. Ensure that the project meets the PEPFAR and TOMSHA reporting requirements including indicators.
• Represent the Project, as appropriate, at meetings and events in relation to program monitoring and reporting, including for USAID, PEPFAR, and TOMSHA.
• Assure all M&E activities are conducted within the scope of the project budget.
• Perform other functions as directed by the Deputy Chief of Party/MSI Technical Director.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required; Master’s degree and 10 years of relevant M&E reporting experience, preferred;
• Experience with USAID, PEPFAR, and TOMSHA reporting required;
• Must be familiar with small and large Tanzanian organizations;
• The ability to travel regionally required;
• Fluency in English 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
 


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