Assessor

Role Description: Molly’s Network is looking for experienced individuals to conduct independent assessments of small, local, civil society organisations. The purpose of these assessments is to provide organisations operating at a very high standard external recognition through an accreditation stamp, which adds to their reputation and can connect them to donors and partners. For the organisations who do not meet the accreditation standards but who show potential, Molly’s Network will provide the support and training needed to help them step up to the next level. There are multiple stages to the assessment process, however, the Assessor will be required to review the organisational materials collected, conduct a site visit to interview beneficiaries and community members and finally conduct an office visit which will assess the organisation’s internal systems and processes. These Assessor findings are summarised in a report and shared with an Independent Assessment Panel who makes the decision on whether the organisation is at Accreditation standard or not. Each assessment will take on average two days, and can be done at weekends if the Assessor prefers. Molly’s Network conducts two assessment rounds per year. The Assessors will receive half a days training and will be notified of the assessment dates a few weeks in advance. Essential: - Committed to conducting rigorous assessments to identify excellent organisations, and to provide basis to support those with high potential to develop further. - Belief that local organisations have the best understanding of the need in their communities, and have the potential to provide sustainable solutions to meet that need. - Understanding of the civil society sector in Tanzania. - At least five years experience in one or more of the following: non-profit law; organisational governance; strategy and direction; fundraising; finance; monitoring and evaluation; human resources; programme implementation. - Experience in setting up an organisation or department, including establishing new systems. - Able to develop rapport with organisation leaders quickly and establish a trusting relationship. - Able to use intuition to discover the organisation beyond the documents and surface level presented. - Excellent written English. Desirable: - Senior management experience in the non-profit sector in Tanzania. - Previous experience conducting organisational assessments. - Able and willing to occasionally travel outside of Dar es Salaam. - Fluent Swahili. Terms of Reference for Assessors P.O Box 106090, Dar es Salaam Mob: +255 (0) 7546 73524 info@mollysnetwork.org www.mollysnetwork.org Commitment: - Half day training. - Assessors to commit for a one year period. - A maximum of five assessments per Assessor (2 days per assessment) per year, depending on availability and need. Payment: Molly’s Network will pay Assessors 700,000 TZS per assessment. This fee is intended to cover any transport costs for travel within Dar es Salaam (or your home town). For assessments conducted outside of Dar es Salaam, Molly’s Network will pay for transport, food and accommodation costs. 50% of this payment will be made in advance of the assessment, and 50% on receipt of assessment report. Process: If you are interested in applying to be a Molly’s Network Assessor, please submit a two-page CV and a one-page cover letter in pdf format to info@mollysnetwork.org by Friday 7th October 2016. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a short interview before the end of October.Applicants outside of Dar es Salaam are also encouraged to apply

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