Deputy Team Leader
Dar es Salaam Urban Jobs Programme
Reports to: Team Leader
Location: Dar es Salaam
Benefits: Competitive Salary
About the Programme
A proposed DFID-funded urban jobs programme aimed at reducing poverty
and vulnerability in Dar es Salaam, with a specific focus on women and
youth. The programme has the potential to operate in market systems
including, but not limited to, construction, water and sanitation,
pre-primary education, ICT, tourism and waste management.
Role Description
The Deputy Team Leader will provide leadership in market systems
thinking and facilitation for the proposed DFID-funded Dar es Salaam
Market Systems Development Programme.
As part of the programme management team, the Deputy Team Leader will
oversee and guide the design of a portfolio of interventions. Once the
intervention portfolio is active, the Deputy Team Leader will support
and mentor members of the programme team to develop facilitation
capacity and deliver exceptional results. This will include carrying
out research, identifying and following up on new opportunities within
target market systems, developing partnerships with key market players
(private companies, government bodies, representative associations,
etc.), and training team members and other relevant stakeholder in
facilitation skills.
Key tasks
Supporting setting of a clear, relevant and achievable strategy for
the programme, ensuring cohesion with overall approach and goals.
Overseeing development and periodic updating of system analyses and
intervention plans for selected sectors, and new sectors /
interventions as required.
Providing strategic and technical input to the programme team to
support delivery of high-quality interventions. This is expected to
include extensive coaching on market systems development and
facilitation skills in particular.
Quality assurance of technical delivery on component activities and outputs.
Ensuring that the principles of the programme are maintained in all activities.
Supporting the programme team to identify partners for the project
and develop suitable offers of support. Overseeing effective partner
engagement.
Supporting use of process-planning tools (e.g. work planning).
Delivering technical assistance to project partners as required,
including business plan development, advising on sales and marketing,
developing innovative business models, and basic financial modelling.
Qualifications and experience
Relevant postgraduate qualification in economics, business, or
other relevant field, and at least 10 years’ experience working in
market system development programmes;
Proven experience in managing high-performing teams;
Demonstrated experience in market system analysis and research,
design of sector strategies, and the ability to develop deals and form
partnerships with the private sector, government and other key market
players;
Experience working in the private sector is desirable;
Good understanding of political economy issues in Tanzania and particularly in Dar es Salaam;
Experience working in Tanzania, and particularly Dar es Salaam, is desirable;
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Kiswahili is desirable; and
Teamwork, enthusiasm and flexibility
Ready to apply?
Qualified candidates are welcome to submit a cover letter, CV and
references to Christopher.Morgan@adamsmithinternational.com indicating
‘Deputy Team Leader - Dar” in the subject line. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for an interview. The successful candidate
will be offered a competitive package and must be available to start
work by March 2016.