Country Director

Duties & Responsibilities: Assume overall management, development and implementation activities of all programs and country administrative responsibilities Direct the Country Management Team and supervise appropriate staff, providing the necessary support and assistance to ensure that program activities are carried out in compliance with headquarter requirements and in a timely manner with attention to quality Take lead in identifying and prioritizing opportunities for program development that are relevant to the country context and aligns with the needs and priorities for Literacy and Girls Education. Lead and direct stakeholder engagements, ensuring integration as well as linkages with key government programs and initiatives that advance the goals for Literacy and Girls education. Initiate/develop viable partnership and stakeholder mobilization strategy and plans, based on clear messaging of Room To read’s value proposition in the Literacy and Girls education sub sectors Facilitate partnership and strategic engagement with key stakeholders, working closely with relevant government departments, institutions and NGOs to promote cross sectoral collaborations. Forge new relationships, enhancing partnership potentials and building support for our Literacy and Girls Education programs in the country. Conduct regular staff meetings, asses organizational progress, communicate updates and developments as needed, Regularly monitor for accountability, keep track of organizational and management performance and take appropriate action/steps to improve program standards and expand the impact of the organization Communicate all program-related activities, issues, and updates to the Associate Director Africa and/or headquarters as appropriate and seek approval for budget activities and any related program developments Requirements and Qualification: Master’s Degree in Development, Business or Public Administration/Management/Education A minimum of ten years of professional experience in the related field, , with a minimum of 5 years in a senior management capacity (preferably in INGO sector in Africa) Good knowledge and understanding of education issues, including teaching methodologies and community involvement in schools Ability to interact with government ministries, with deep technical skills, strong professional background as well as knowledge and experience in the Tanzania education context Ability to communicate internally and externally, build trust, and align RtR’s value proposition with funding priorities Ability to mobilize support (donors, government, inter-governmental agencies and NGOs), strengthen the visibility of the Country Office and facilitate cross sectoral partnerships and collaboration Strong knowledge and technical skills on proposals development, networking and resource mobilization Strong planning, budgetary, supervising, and program development skills Ability to travel frequently to regions/ districts throughout Tanzania and internationally Strong verbal and written communication skills in English Proven track record of achieving results Strong leadership skills Strong organization and people management skills Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people A management style that is outcome-oriented, flexible, which respects the capabilities and independence of staff, while providing them with a clear sense of direction and enabling their success Excellent interpersonal skills – a capacity to listen well and inspire trust Ability to communicate, negotiate and maintain relations with all stakeholders Strong planning, supervising and program development skills Strong verbal and written communication skill Application Instructions: Associate Director Africa, Room to Read Tanzania, Post Box 105459, Ileje Street, Mikocheni B, Plot No 36, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. If you do not hear from Room to Read within one month of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Please note that late applications will not be considered and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.

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