Peoples` Development Forum (PDF) is an international non-profit organization which was found in 2008. It Ministry of Legally registered under the Non-governmental organization Act, 2002 of the Laws of Tanzania in the Ministry of Community Development, Gender and children in 2010 with registration number 00000/00004302 and later on registered in the Republic of South Sudan on 23rd day of June 2015 in the Ministry of Justice with Registration No. 2,549 followed by a certificate of operation No. 1,476 issued by Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (RRC) of the Republic of South Sudan. The organization is established for the purpose of addressing root causes of the problems facing marginalized communities. Its vision is to have a community with well guaranteed social welfare for all.
PDF in collaboration with Water Aid Tanzania (WAT) is inviting qualified candidates to apply for the position of project coordinator for a now project designed to build entrepreneurs/enterprises for water supply, liquid and solid waste management in unplanned settlement of Dar es Salaam using viable Sanitation Business Model(s).
Job Purpose
• You will work closely with the wiser IWASH team responsible for the Sanitation demand creation and support the integration of hygiene aspects in follow-up activities (after demand creation) and ensure that sanitation and hygiene is fully integrated into the municipal sanitation plans and monitoring as well as business training and development.
• You will take lead in identifying appropriate market based approaches and supply-side activities to support water supply and sanitation services.
• You will lead on efforts in local enterprise development, quality improvement, and innovative outreach mechanisms related to local markets, paying particular focus to vulnerable groups, with the objective of strengthening capacity for steering and implementation of sanitation demand creation.
• Your role is to influence both domestic and community sanitation and hygiene practices through behavioral change communication delivered by existing community health structures or schools.
Person Specification
Education and Aptitude
• Degree level in Engineering, public health or related field a Master degree will be an added advantage.
• Equivalent with 2-4 years experiences in the relevant field particularly urban sanitation marketing in development sector.
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Good skills in presentation, documentation and information management.
• Commitment to addressing issues of Equity and Inclusion and pro poor approaches.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, networking and negotiation skills, including in a cross-cultural context as a team player.
Job Related Experience and Knowledge
• At least 3 years of experience working for international or local organizations in a supply chain and behavior change communication capacity.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the WASH sector, particularly sanitation marketing approaches and messaging related to sanitation and hygiene.
• Capacity to conduct supply chain analyses related to sanitation technology in the developing world.
• Background in business development of micro-enterprises and /or urban microfinance.
• Knowledge and skills in project planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E).
• Experience working with local communities and government agencies at national, and local levels.
• Advanced communication, negotiation, and knowledge of packages like Excel, MS Word and Access, SPSS and MS Projects.
• Strong writing skills, including experience in producing proposals, reports, and other informational documents.
How to Apply
If you find that you qualify, send only your detailed Curriculum Vitae and an application letter to pdftz.co@gmail.com copying Mr. Ndaisaba George at gndaisaba@ymail.com before 20th October, 2015 at 14.00 hrs.
NOTE:
PDF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age or disability. We are also a corrupt free zone.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.