Project Officer at TAWLA Tanzania

Tanzania Women Lawyers Association (TAWLA) is a Non-Governmental Organization established in 1989 and registered under the Societies Act of 1990. The organization is compliant with the NGOs Act of 2002 though obtained an NGOs status in 2019. The aims and objectives of the organization are to advocate for gender equality and to promote human dignity and gender justice through policy, community action, media engagement, and legal and institutional reforms.

TAWLA is a technical partner in the implementation of the project titled ” Building Rights for Improved Girl’s Health in Tanzania (BRIGHT)”. The Project aims to integrate adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SHR), and nutrition care practices and interventions. It is designed to provide young and/or pregnant girls in the remote rural region of Tabora with an integrated package of SHR and nutrition services, including family planning/contraception; gender-based violence (SGBV) prevention and protective services; adolescent friendly antenatal, postnatal and post abortion care; nutrition support and counselling and the promotion of life skills.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Project Officer is responsible for supporting the effective implementation, coordination, and monitoring of the BRIGHT project activities in Tabora. This role will involve close collaboration with project partners, local stakeholders, and community members to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate interventions to ensure the successful delivery of ASRH and nutrition services and achievement of project goals

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day implementation of BRIGHT project activities in Tabora, ensuring activities align with the project work plan, budget, and timelines.
• Manage project resources, including personnel, materials, and equipment, in an efficient and effective manner.
• Plan, coordinate and provide support to Council Project coordinators under the project.
• Provide expert technical assistance to integrate ASRH and nutrition into project intervention areas including community-based services.
• Analyze and synthesize data to disseminate lessons learnt and best practices to stakeholders and invest in improving clinical services for ASRH and nutrition services.
• Collaborate with partner organizations, government agencies, and local stakeholders to ensure smooth project operations and service delivery.
• Train and sensitize the community leaders, law enforcers, local government leaders, religious leaders, community members, healthcare providers, community health workers, and other relevant personnel on human rights issues, ASRH, nutrition and GBV.
• Collect, analyze, and report on project data, including service statistics, beneficiary feedback, and program outcomes.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor project activities, observe service delivery, and identify challenges.
• Lead community mobilization activities to raise awareness of the project, promote utilization of services, and address any community concerns or barriers.
• Assist with developing and writing technical and/or research papers that document the achievements of the projects work.
• Prepare Weekly, quarterly, annual and other reports for the project.
• Maintain accurate records of all project activities, and documentation.
• Contribute to the annual work plan development.

QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in one or more of the following areas: medicine, nutrition, nursing, health sciences and public health. A master’s degree will be an added advantage
• 5 years of experience working on projects related to GBV, nutrition and Sexual Reproductive Health.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in team building and operations management.
• Experience advocating to government on policy change and/or guideline development for nutrition or public health programs.
• Experience working with R/CHMTs and health facilities to provide training, mentorship, technical assistance.
• A sound understanding of the government reporting system (DHIS2) and reporting tools/books (MTUHA).
• Proven ability to drive operational efficiency and quality improvement.
• Excellent command in English (Both verbal and written communication).
• Strong community mobilization, advocacy, negotiation, and representation skills.