Key Functions and Responsibilities 

1. General programme cycle management

• Collects and organises data and information for context analysis, and project planning, management, monitoring, evaluation and learning purposes
• Contributes to programme design, planning and strategy development
• Assists in the preparation of funding gap analyses, funding proposals, budget utilisation reports and analyses and other relevant documentation ensuring accuracy
• Assists in developing and monitoring annual work plans and budgets, as well as associated deliverables and results/outputs
• Undertake follow-up action on programme implementation

2.  Oversight, management and support of IMS partners in Tanzania

• Prepare partner contract documents as requested.
• Identifies partner capacity needs and facilitates partner training and orientation
• Ensure close oversight over implementing partners’ activities, through periodic partner visits and reports.
• Evaluate and analyse partner reports to ensure appropriateness of documentation, and that expenditures are within allotments.
• Plan, organise and coordinate all partner meetings, workshops, conferences, learning forums and webinars as is necessary
• Communicate with partners on project feasibility and effectiveness including monitoring the implementation and collection of results
• Create forums for coalition building, coordination, information sharing and raising awareness

3.  Reporting and donor relations

• Support the programme manager to ensure that the programme is implemented in a manner that is consistent with donor requirements.
• Draft relevant sections of various reports, such as for donors, management, etc.
• Attend bilateral and multilateral meetings with donors, prepare notes and undertake follow-up action and coordination related to programme implementation and monitoring

4. Other 

• Initiate or participate in procurement of technical services and supplies for the IMS programme in Tanzania
• Participate in the development and implementation of a communication and visibility plan for the IMS programme in Tanzania
• Represent the programme at meetings and events related to the programme
• Create content for the programme website, social media and other communication platforms
• Participate in IMS institutional learning, knowledge sharing and other activities
• Work in close cooperation with IMS local and headquarters support functions
• Work in alignment and compliance with all IMS strategy, policies, procedures and processes
• Develop personal performance objectives, targets and performance criteria
• Develop, promote and adhere to good practice and to agreed systems and procedures across all areas of work

Qualifications 

Required Qualifications and Experience 

• At least a university degree in media studies, journalism, development studies or related fields. A Master’s degree is preferred
• At least three years of progressively responsible experience in programme management or related work in media development and development communication
• Fluency in spoken Swahili and English and good writing skills in both is required
• Prior work on donor-funded projects is highly desirable
• Computer skills, including proficiency in various MS-Office applications.
• Ability to perform a variety of specialised tasks related to programme cycle management, particularly monitoring and evaluation