Country Director Tanzania at Americares January 2024

Position Title: Country Director, Tanzania | Country Director Tanzania at Americares January 2024
Department: Global Programs
Location: Mwanza, Tanzania
Assignment Type: Full time
Application Requirements: Resume and cover letter

About Americares:

Americares is a health-focused relief and development organization committed to saving lives and improving health for those affected by poverty or disaster. Operating in approximately 85 countries, including the United States, we provide life-changing health programs, medicine, medical supplies, and emergency aid. As a leading nonprofit provider of donated medicine and medical supplies, Americares is dedicated to creating a global community that treats people with respect, responding effectively and responsibly to health crises.

Key Relationships:

• Reports to: Tanzania Board of Directors; with dotted line supervision to the DSVP, Country Team Liaison
• Directly supervises: Leaders in Programs, Finance and Operations, and HR

Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Implementation:

• Directly manage administrative and operational aspects to ensure proper program implementation compliant with Tanzanian law, Americares policies, and donor regulations.
• Analyze and address gaps in program implementation, ensuring effective training, design, evaluation, and compliance.
• Develop and maintain impactful partnerships and collaborate with HQ teams for global program integration.

Finance and Resource Management:

• Oversee fiscal soundness, internal controls, and financial reporting compliance.
• Provide leadership for efficient resource management, procurement, and ethical stewardship.

People Management:

• Manage the Tanzania team, modeling the organizational code of conduct and values.
• Implement equity and people operations procedures, ensuring staff handbook compliance.
• Lead diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, overseeing the entire employee life cycle vision.

Communications and New Business Development:

• Lead external communication and marketing strategy in coordination with HQ standards.
• Represent Americares Tanzania at conferences, events, and with the press.
• Collaborate on identifying, securing, and maintaining diverse funding sources.

Legal and Compliance:

• Serve as the legal representative, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Report to Americares Tanzania Board, addressing legal compliance and risk matters.
• Partner with HQ Legal Department to mitigate potential legal issues.

Security, Health and Safety:

• Implement safety and security policies, ensuring staff adherence.
• Collaborate with HQ Safety and Security for risk mitigation and healthy work environments.

Competencies/Qualifications Required:

• Postgraduate degree in relevant field.
• Executive-level experience in program and operational management.
• Deep knowledge of health equity and health system strengthening.
• Effective resource and donor stewardship.
• Excellent people management and leadership competencies.
• Commitment to leading diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Fluency in Swahili and English.
• Proficiency in Office 365.
• Willingness to travel (up to 25% of the time).

Desirable Competencies:

• Leadership of USAID projects in Tanzania.
• Experience in RMNCH, WASH, and related health focus areas.
• Fluency in additional Tanzanian languages.

Americares is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.

How to Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to apply for this role.

Note: Our global/local model employs Tanzanian nationals for this location.

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