Team Leader
Dar es Salaam Urban Jobs Programme
Reports to: Programme Director
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 Team Leader will provide overall strategic and technical direction
across all programme components during business case development and the
inception and implementation phases. The team leader is responsible
for ensuring that the programme successfully meets – and wherever
possible exceeds – targets and expectations in all three phases.
To achieve these objectives, the Team Leader will lead development of an
effective programme team and build effective working relationships,
based on trust, transparency and the ability to delivery, with the
client and key stakeholders from the government, private sector,
academia and civil society.
The Team Leader will also play the leading role in representing the
programme within Tanzania and internationally, building awareness and
contributing to the discussion on best practice in urban market systems
development.
Key tasks
Lead on overall strategic planning and technical delivery of all
programme components in each of the three programme phases (business
case development, inception and implementation);
Work closely with the project team to develop the intervention portfolio;
Oversee effective implementation of programme interventions,
ensuring high quality delivery and adjustment of tactics where required;
Work closely with the Monitoring and Results Management (MRM)
Manager and team to ensure the MRM System is developed and implemented
in compliance with the DCED Standard;
Implement a team performance management system, including staff
appraisals and the implementation of career development plans;
Guide, oversee and when necessary prepare project and activity reports, presentations and other deliverables;
Ensure the project is properly structured, adequately resourced, and completed on time and within budget;
Effectively manage client and stakeholder relationships; and
Lead representation of the programme at key conferences, workshops
and other events designed to raise awareness of the programme
objectives.
Qualifications and experience
Minimum 15 years’ relevant professional experience;
Postgraduate qualification in business, economics, or other relevant field;
Proven track record in developing and managing large, complex
private sector development programmes, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa
and particularly in East Africa;
Experience successfully applying a market systems development
approach in relevant contexts and sectors. Experience on an
urban-focussed programme is particularly relevant;
Proven ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of project partners and stakeholders;
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
“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
