EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN TANZANIA

P. O. Box 3033, Arusha, Tanzania

VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) is a faith-based organization
registered on 19th June 1963 with Headquarter offices at Arusha. The mission of the
ELCT is to provide holistic care to all people. The management and leadership
oversight is provided by the ELCT Secretary General assisted by four Deputy
Secretary Generals (DSG) - including the DSG for Mission and Evangelism, DSG for
Social Services and Women’s Works, DSG for Planning and Development and DSG
for Finance and Administration.
The Directorate of Health and Diakonia of the ELCT HQ is currently implementing a
5-year USAID funded OVC Project called Kizazi Hodari Northeastern Zone (KHNEZ)
Activity in seven regions of Northeastern Tanzania of Morogoro, Dodoma, Singida,
Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Manyara, and Tanga. Beginning October 2023, the activity
implementation is expanding to the Lake regions of Geita, Mwanza, and Mara
ELCT is, therefore, seeking for qualified and competent applicants to fill the various
positions in Arusha and Mwanza as described below. All applicants are strongly
advised to read to adhere to application instructions and guidance provided.

1. MONITORING EVALUATION RESEARCH LEARNING AND INFORMATICS

DIRECTOR– ARUSHA

Job Summary
Will be responsible for implementing and coordinating project monitoring, evaluation,
Research, learning (MERL), and reporting activities, and working to build MEL and
documentation capacity among technical and partner staff. The individual will
coordinate MERL, Informatics, and reporting activities in line with project objectives;
lead and oversee the design and implementation of MERL framework, tools and
database(s), and data collection and management practices. S/he will analyze data
for routine sharing and to inform real-time decision-making. This position will support
the development of MERL capacities among technical staff and partner organization
staff.
Specific roles:
 Responsible for implementing and coordinating project monitoring, evaluation,
Research, and Learning activities.
 Develop and implement a robust monitoring and evaluation system that will ensure
tracking of project/ program results at different levels (outputs, outcomes, and
impact)
 Work with program officers and managers to ensure the collection of relevant and
appropriate data needed for an effective MERL system.
 S/he will analyse data for routine sharing and to inform real-time decision-making

1
 support the development of MERL and Informatics capacities among technical staff
and partner organization staff.
 Provides technical oversight for the development of the OVC Programming,
Monitoring, and Evaluation Plan, including the Performance Monitoring Plan
(PMP), and Learning plan/Agenda, and oversees its implementation and periodic
revision.
 Leads the development, implementation, refinement, and harmonization of the
project’s MERL system; develops and operationalizes indicators, set targets, and
monitors progress in accordance with the activity contract.
 Contributes to project efforts to build the technical, systems, and operational
capacities of local partner organizations and other relevant stakeholders.
 Spearheads Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) approaches, including
providing leadership for the organization of Pause and Reflect and/or Results
Review meetings.
 Performs data analyses, generates reports of findings, and creates graphics and
other visualizations, as needed, to contribute to reporting requirements and project
communications products.
 Plans for and supervises the project performance evaluations, collects and
disseminates lessons learned, and shares successes during activity
implementation.
 Together with the COP and other members of the project Management Team,
supervises the implementation of the approved workplan activities to ensure that
performance schedules are observed, and outputs are completed according to
schedule.
 Works closely with the Communications and result management team to create an
inward- and outward-facing learning agenda for the project implementation.

Requirements:
 8+ years in project monitoring, Evaluation, research, and learning capacity with a
minimum of 3 years at a senior level in donor-funded programs
 Bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred; professional certification in evaluation, MIS,
or related field highly encouraged;
 Must have experience in health, HIV, and/or social protection sectors.
 Excellent communication skills in English and in Swahili
 Demonstrated skills in rigorous quantitative and qualitative research and analytical
methods in OVC Programs
 Experience and familiarity with USAID/PEPFAR monitoring, evaluation and
reporting requirements.
 Experience with data entry and analysis in PEPFAR’s DATIM system.
 Experience with quantitative and qualitative M&E data collection and analysis
methods.
 Strong analytical skills and ability to articulate technical information clearly and
effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
 Strong skills using MS Excel Word, PowerPoint and Access, and at least one data
management software program (SAS, SPSS) and experience training others in its
use is highly desirable.

2
 Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations in
multicultural organizations that may include working with with personnel from Prime
organization, Government Ministries, Sub partners (CSO/NGOs), stakeholders,
and international donor agencies.
 Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills, including oral
presentation skills.
 Extensive experience in knowledge management and dissemination of research
findings.
 Ability to work independently and manage a high-volume work flow from muti
partners arrangement.
 Strong working knowledge of USG donor regulations and requirements.
 Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and the ability to
communicate cross culturally and be sensitive to other cultures.
 Self-starting team-player

2. ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS -

ARUSHA

Job Summary

Handles all aspects of communication, branding, advocacy, and publicity for the
project. S/he makes sure the organization maintains a positive public image and that
all materials viewed by the public follow the brand's specific messaging and visual
guidelines.
Enhance communication and knowledge-sharing between KHNEZ Project, ELCT,
Implementing CSOs/Subgrantees, donors, and the public to advocate for key OVC
and project activities.
Specific Roles
 Develop comprehensive communications plans that share objectives, timelines,
customer information and data and key performance indicators.
 write and review, edit and design all project reports including monthly, quarterly,
and Annual reports, brochures, press releases and other media-related
documents.
 Develop and update regularly website and social media accounts to ensure they
align with the organization’s established brand and communication guidelines.
 Creating branding guidelines and ensuring all team members comply with all
branding and Marking guidelines before publishing.
 Planning, coordinating, and implementing public events, including panel
discussions, press conferences media interviews as needed
 Actively involved in the creation of digital, video, audio and print content
 I Identify, write, and edit a broad range of executive-level communications for
internal and external audiences.

3
 Design and develop standards for communications success. Develop and monitor
metrics to measure the reach and impact of communications and to identify areas
of success and opportunity.
 Collaborate with Monitoring, research Learning and result management tea, to
produce various publication for advocacy and learning.
 Create and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and trade media that can
lead to increased visibility for the project, its key initiatives.
 Guide the project staff on issues and opportunities to strengthen internal and
employee Communication efforts and plans.

Requirements:

 Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or a related discipline

 5-plus years of communications, marketing or public relations or related experience
at senior level.
 Experience managing digital content and working in USAID funded project
 Excellent command of English.
 Report writing and editing skill are a must.
 Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
 Established media relations a plus.
 Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with communications technologies.
 Understanding of copywriting, graphic design, layout, and publishing.
 Working knowledge of content management systems, HTML coding, and digital
graphics production.
 Familiarity with social media platforms and social media marketing.
 Experience with search engine marketing, Google Analytics, and Google
AdWords.
 Impeccable copywriting and copy-editing abilities.
 Strong leadership track record.
 Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro)

3. GRANTS AND FINANCE MANAGER – ARUSHA

Job Summary

S/he will ensure proper financial management, accountability, compliance, planning,

and reporting in alignment with Project’s policies and procedures. Oversees the
finance and grant-related work and guide the provisions of the grant agreement.
Specific roles

 Analysing and ensuring compliance with all funding requirements both at ELCT
and to the Subgrantees
 Monitoring financial reports and expenditures of current grants and contracts
Develop and update policies/procedures/systems in accordance with the
Cooperative Agreement, donor and ELCT regulations, and organizational needs
and objectives

4
 Prepare and manage grant budgets, and initiate requests and provide information
for budget revisions or amendment requests.
 Prepare, complete, submit, and ensure accuracy and timeliness of all financial and
close-out reports in assigned grant portfolio.
 Review financial reports prepared by senior and staff accountants on various
grants. Assist Grants and Finance Director(GFO) on financial oversight and
management of grant award funding and communicate with the management on
questions/issues or specific request
 Review financial transactions allocated to grant awards to ensure reasonableness,
consistent treatment, and availability of funds. Analyses and monitor projects’ fund
and cash balances to keep the project team informed of status.
 Guide and collaboration with Senior grants and Compliance officer, monitor
compliance of subcontracted CSOs to ensure adherence to policies, procedures,
and reporting requirements. Review subcontracted CSOs’ financial reports and
oversee and track payments to subcontracted CSOs
 Work with GFD and compliance unit to ensure appropriate internal controls for all
contracts and grants management function
 Other duties as may reasonably be assigned by the GFD to support the financial
and grant management functions.
Requirements:

 Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or Related Field

 CPA required. A master’s degree in business management or financial
management, contractual law or related field is an added advantage.
 Ten or more years of experience managing grants and non-profit finances
requiredMinimum of 5 years of experience in a senior management role
 Working knowledge of relevant regulations and requirements to meet government
and grantee regulations and reporting requirements for grant financial activities,
including the Code of Federal Regulations / OMB Uniform Guidance, is required.
Sophisticated non-profit fund and federal grant accounting and management
knowledge strongly preferred.
 Experience in preparing donor related reports (Especially USG/USAID) for and/or
for management, preparing regular budget reports, and conducting variance and
other financial analyses.
 Ability to interpret and apply Donor, institutional, and departmental policies.
 Ability to understand, analyse and interpret financial information in varying formats
(including general ledgers) and complete required reports.
 Preparation and review of agreements and contracts, and their administration
 Budget development/planning, data consolidation, and budget monitoring
 Setting up administrative and financial systems for new projects and programs
 Understanding of audit requirements, ability to audit sub-grantees
 Computer skills (Spread sheets, Word processing, Power Point, and the Internet).
 Problem solving, training and leadership skills
 Strong team player, able to develop and maintain effective working relationships
within a distributed and dynamic team, and with partner organizations.

5
 Must be fluent in English with skills in written communication and report writing
 Sensitive to cultural differences and the ability to work effectively across different
cultural contexts

4. SENIOR TRAINING AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT OFFICER - ARUSHA

Job summary

S/he Will ensure high-quality service delivery across the KHNEZ project in line with
local best practices and technical guidance, government guidelines and policies,
PEPFAR’s site improvement monitoring system, and project standard operating
procedures. H/she will be responsible for establishing, managing, and coordinating
KHNEZ continuous quality improvement (CQI) system and the capture, reporting
and use of its data for service improvement. H/she will establish, oversee, and/or
strengthen the capacity of CSOs, and monitor progress against improvement
indicators. H/she will support the integration of CQI across project implementation
areas and collaborate closely with KHNEZ Strategic Information Team to ensure
systematic collection, reflection, and use of data for
learning and adaptive management, and documentation and dissemination of the
project’s emerging best practices.

Specific roles
 Implement and monitor QI strategies for differentiated OVC and DREAM services
delivery grounded in international best practice and building on practical CQI
approaches.
 Adapt CQI for differentiated service delivery efforts at community and facility
levels using existing QI SOPs/guidelines.
 Design and operationalize a quality improvement, quality assurance framework for
OVC-related HTC HIV prevention, testing, linkage to treatment and retention in
care services.
 Design and implement QI tools and guidelines to institutionalize functional quality
improvement systems at various levels.
 Develop a system, including key quality indicators and tools to measure quality of
services, to monitor the quality of OVC services core DREAM and Enabling
DREAMs within the project's scope.
 Analyze service quality data and develop working strategies to improve quality of
service provision; and follow up on persistent issues that activity achieving desired
results.
 Re-design supportive supervision guidelines and tools based on identified needs
and conduct intensive on-site supportive supervision visits and provide mentoring
and coaching to staff across key project interventions and technical areas.
 Provide targeted CQI training to project staff, CSOs staff, and other relevant
stakeholders, as needed.

6
 Establish and develop the capacity of QI teams in the design, implementation, and
monitoring of QI efforts, including QI system analysis and adaptive management
tools.
 Establish a CQI community of practice to strengthen and sustain a culture of joint
problem-solving, learning, and accountability.
 Facilitate regular CQI data reviews and learning sessions to collaboratively
review QI data and identify needs for improvement and strategies to address
them together with relevant program teams.
 Using available guidelines, integrate client feedback into CQI interventions.
 Compile regular status, progress, and final reports about KHNEZ QI initiatives in a
high-quality and timely manner.
 Document best practices through CQI knowledge management
briefs and success stories.
 Work with project staff to strengthen the integration of intervention components
across the OVC project.
 Work with KHNEZ team to identify and document project lessons learned and
success stories.

Requirements:

 Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, social work, sociology or other

related discipline with six (5) years of work experience or bachelor's degree with
at least eight (6+) years work experience
 At least 5 years of experience managing QI programs, including leading QI teams
and provision of QI capacity development and technical assistance.
 Experience working with clinical partners to implement QI activities and collect
data.
 Familiarity with OVC, public health and healthcare systems, particularly with HIV
prevention and treatment areas.
 Experience with USAID and other donor-funded projects
 Prior experience with roles and responsibilities related to quality improvement and
or quality assurance of HIV or other public health and/or healthcare services.
 Excellent command of MS Excel for data analysis.

5. HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER - ARUSHA

Job Summary

S/he Is responsible for providing support for human resource operations within the
KHNEZ project under ELCT to deliver all the end to end HR transactional services for
project. providing a wide range of complex and confidential administrative and project
support. The HR Officer must demonstrate initiative, take ownership of responsibilities,
and complete projects with positive results. The HR Officer will coordinate the delivery
of HR services for recruitment, onboarding, orientation, benefits administration,
employment contract management, staff performance management, staff

7
development, and staff relations in line with the set organization’s HR policy,
procedures, and practices.

Specific roles

Management Human Resources Processes and Systems:

 Provide support in managing staff HR operations, processes, and systems to help
ensure effective HR service delivery for KHNEZ at ELCT.
 Provide the required input, which will support updating the KHNEZ Human
Resources Information System (HRIS) and ensure 100% data accuracy for all staff
data of the KHNE Tanzania project. This includes data for interns, volunteers, and
temporary staff
 Conduct periodic internal audits of HR files to ensure compliance with ELCT and
donor regulations; assist with the compilation of statistics and materials in support
of various compliance requirements.
 Maintain KHNEZ HR records as per the required standards and policies for the
 Monitor and update staff employment contracts, position changes, and staff
transfers to KHNEZ project areas as per approved guidelines; ensure effective
information flow to the field offices or project sites.
 Perform any other relevant HR Operations duties as assigned.

Staffing Support (Recruitment, Orientation, and Onboarding):

 Provide technical support, coordination, and facilitation of recruitment, orientation,
and onboarding services and implement the annual workforce plans. This includes
facilitating the orientation process of new staff and ensuring that ELCT-KHNEZ HR
key documents are signed and filed as required.
 Participate in staff interview sessions when required and guide the interview panel
members on the required compliance of recruitment standards of integrity and
transparency.
 In collaboration with ELCT HR Officer, regularly review, audit, and improve
interview reports/minutes and interview assessment tests, tools, and
documentation used for recruitment.

Performance Management
 Support in the coordination and implementation of KHNEZ performance
management process for all staff. This will include the setting of Objectives and
Key Results (OKRs), monthly check-ins and the year-end annual performance
reviews, probation performance reviews, end-of-probation confirmations, and
implementation of performance improvement plans (for any poor performers).
 Take the lead in the orientation of the performance management process in
accordance with available guidelines and standards. This will also include
providing mentoring and support for new employees of the KHNEZ.
 Support the Human Resources officer to consolidate a proposal with analysis for
the annual merit salary increments based on performance and performance
management reports for project staff.

8
Staff Development:
 Support the Human Resources officer to ensure that the KHNEZ project's annual
staff development plans (from training needs identified) are in place , monitored,
and implemented as per the staff development policy.
 In collaboration with respective KHNEZ project leaders consolidate, track and
report on all planned organizational staff development programs in each financial
year.
 Support KHNEZ line managers and other employees with technical guidance on
career development, individual development plans, and other aspects related to
staff development.
 Facilitate staff capacity building on related policies and Tanzania labor laws for a
healthy and safe working environment.
 Keep records of all training given to project staff.

Staff Compensation & Staff Benefits:

 Facilitate and follow up and record keeping on staff benefits such as staff medical
insurance, staff leave, staff safety, and staff welfare programs for the KHNEZ
project staff.

Staff Relations:
 Provide HR officer guidance to KHNEZ project line managers and staff on
employee relations issues, grievances, and disciplinary procedures and promote
sound employee relations for Tanzania staff.
 Coordinate the management of staff disciplinary and grievance issues with support
from the ELCT HR officer.
 When required, work as a secretary to the disciplinary hearing meetings convened
at the KHNEZ head office or in the field offices assigned by the Human Resources
officer.
 Carry out regular HR field visits as assigned by the KHNEZ Management to support
addressing staff concerns that may need attention and improve staff engagement
in the KHNEZ project.

Requirements:
 Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field; or an equivalent
combination of education, training, and work experience.
 Minimum of four (4) years relevant working experience in human resources and a
similar role, preferably with an International NGO.
 Demonstrated ability to be professional, calm, flexible, resilient, solution-oriented,
and creative
 Good understanding of the United Republic of Tanzania's legal requirements
relating to HR, including labor laws and administrative law.
 Good understanding of employment-related statutory requirements, organizational
policies, systems and procedures formulation, and management.
 Good Interview, negotiation, listening, and counseling skills.
 Ability to maintain confidentiality with a high level of professionalism

9
  Excellent written and oral communication abilities in both Kiswahili and English.
 Strong computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel,
MS PowerPoint, etc.) and excellent documentation skills are essential.
 Experience with USAID and/or other NG’Os operating in a donor-funded
environment
 Demonstrated effective interpersonal and creative problem-solving skills

6. HEALTH AND HIV ADVISOR – ARUSHA

Job Summary
Will serve as the subject matter expert and technical leader within KHNEZ project
providing all necessary services, HIV case findings, linkage to treatment, and
continuity of treatment and viral suppression services.

Specific roles
 Will provide technical oversight to the design and implementation of key
components of the program, ensure adherence to global standards in HIV service
delivery programs
 Schedule quarterly outreaches to teen clubs and organize HTC outreach for
adolescents with high-risk behavior
 Monitor implementation, bottlenecks, and performance metrics of the zonal bi-
directional referral systems; proactively offer solutions, conduct quality
improvement activities and implement adjustments to improve referral outcomes.
 Will support the technical strategy and capacity building for the design,
implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the HIV programming focused on
activities that enhance collaboration and increases the support needed in pediatric
case identification, access to, and use of health, social, and protection services.
 Strengthen collaboration with health facilities (HFs), clinical and community
implementing partners (IPs), health management teams at regional and council
levels (R/CHMT), PLHIV networks, the Faith Community Initiative (FCI), and
palliative care providers (PC) to scale up HIV diagnosis, treatment, and viral
suppression (VS) services among OVC and youth through Community case
workers.
 Coordinate zonal levels quality improvement meetings with relevant bidirectional
referral system stakeholders; ensure actions from the meetings are implemented
and the bi- directional referral system is improved.
 S/he will provide technical assistance for HIV care, treatment and support for key
populations across the pediatric clinical cascade by ensuring innovative, evidence-
based programming and develop approaches to address the positive health dignity
and prevention of key populations PLHIV
 Collaborate with M&E officers to ensure all bi- directional referral data are accurate
and produced weekly; use data for decision-making.
 Ensure that appropriate technical interventions and strategies are incorporated into
work plans and reports including innovative approaches to fight HIV/AIDS.
 Lead the development of the service directory for health, nutrition, and HIV services
in the implementation area; update the directory at least once a year.

10
  Build technical and management capacity of Health and HIV Office staff to lead
different components of HIV/AIDS and other health programming through training,
mentorship, and ongoing performance management.
 Support zones to conduct nutrition activities, including nutrition assessments,
counseling, and linkage to other nutrition services providers.
 Provide continuous supportive supervision to CSOs to ensure the provision of
health and HIV-related services and referrals and linkages to beneficiaries.
 Facilitate submission of timely updates to the Technical Manager Service delivery
for inclusion in the quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports.
 Document lessons learned, success stories, and best practices for experience
sharing and replication across projects.

Requirements:
 Medical Doctor (MD), with more than 8 years of experience working in HIV, and
AYFHS related programming, managing and or supporting implementation of HIV
programs with a focus on pediatrics and youth.
 Advanced medical or child health relevant degree and/or Master of Public Health
degree or other is and added advantage.
 Proven experience in program management and implementation of Pediatric
HIV/AIDS programming, including supervision and reporting. Prior experience of
working in PEPFAR funded project will be added value.
 Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, Prevention, STIs reproductive health, public health,
international development, and/or social science research with a strong focus on
care support and treatment.
 Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices with project
management, process development and execution.
 Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to plan, organize, and manage
resources for the successful completion of projects.
 Possess excellent interpersonal skills to deal successfully with existing
stakeholders, team members, potential partners, and government officials.
 Experience in clinical management of Pediatric and adolescent HIV/AIDS and
ASRH
 Experience in project management
 Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills.

7. ZONAL MANAGER – (MWANZA AND ARUSHA)

Job Summary
To provide overall leadership and management of the KHNEZ project implementation
at the zone level and ensure efficient and effective linkages, collaboration, and
networking with CSOs and LGA authorities.
Specific roles
 Provide overall technical, operational, and administrative support to project staff
and promotes an organizational culture where policies and values are observed.
 Approve travel request, staff liquidations, and review and approves all program
expenses.
 Provide technical inputs and mentorship to the OVC programming in relation to the
set KHNEZ targets and technical approaches
 Focal project person at zonal office implementing KHNEZ activity at his/her zone

11
 Project lead at zonal level responsible and accountable for timely, quality program
implementation across councils where ELCT implements OVC activities.
 Ensure preparation and timely completion and submission of both financial and
narrative reports (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual)
 Take lead of the technical teams of MERL& Informatics, Case management,
Health and HIV Grants&Finance, Economical strengthening to ensure smooth
implementation of KHNEZ at all regions supported by the project under the zone
and quality timely reports.
 In collaboration with organization management, mentors project staff as
appropriate in OVC program management, organization development and other
technical aspects of the project.
 Ensure staffs and CSOs are supported to deliver timely quality results in all
program implementation activities.
 Provideg mentoring and guidance to the team members and models best
practices, advises and train other team members on organization policies,
procedures, tools, and methodologies as needed.
 Provide good leadership between Project staff at zonal levels, project implementing
partners at regions under the zone and excellent linkage to the project senior
leadership team.
 Ensure and sustain strong collaboration with LGA including the regional RAS
teams on identifying and addressing region specific paediatric and youth issues in
the areas of HIV/AIDS, and violence against children.
 Performs other related tasks as required.

Requirements
 Master’s degree in Sociology, Public Health, Development Studies, Project
Management, Business Administration or Economic Development.
 At least 8 years of relevant experience in Managerial roles (experience of
leadership in USAID/USG funded projects will have bonus point
 Previous experience managing staff.
 Experience in at least one of the following technical areas: Economic
Strengthening, Youth and Adolescent work, project management or Child
Protection.
 Fluency in English and Kiswahili

8. LIVELIHOOD AND ECONOMIC STRENGTHENING OFFICER (MWANZA)

Job Summary
To provide overall leadership and management of the Livelihood and economic
strengthening components of KHNEZ project implementation at the zone level and
ensure efficient and effective linkages, collaboration, and networking with CSOs and
LGA authorities. Provide strategic leadership in the initiatives to build resilience in
families and beneficiaries targeted by KHNEZ project In the project lake zone
coverage area

Detailed duties :
 Facilitate smooth transition of the WORTH Yetu groups to Hazina Yetu groups in
Kizazi Hodari Northeastern Zone Project
12
 Conduct mapping of economic strengthening service providers (ESSP), update
council service directory in implementation areas at the Councils Team level.
 Directly facilitate mobilization and establishment of the at-risk AGYW, Older OVCs,
Teen mothers at CTC and caregivers into Village Saving and Lending Groups
branded as Hazina Yetu (HY)
 Recruit and conduct training on HAZINA Yetu methodologies, Approaches,
adopted SOPs, and guidelines to Livelihood Empowerment Volunteers (LEVs)
 Provided technical support to new and transitioned HAZINA Yetu groups at
Councils Team level.
 Ensure Hazina Yetu management committee are mentored, coached and
sustained on Hazina Yetu banking forms and ensure proper documentation
 Provide consistent monitoring, coaching and mentorship support to Livelihood
Volunteers (LEVs) in his or her council and ensure that they master the skills to
graduate into Independent Livelihood Empowerment Volunteers (ILEVs) at
Councils Team level.
 Ensure that LEVs provide facilitation support to HAZINA Yetu Groups and ensure
that 60% of project enrolled caregivers, destitute household members with lower
savings levels and interest join HAZINA Yetu Groups.
 Ensure that HAZINA Yetu Groups establish Community Resource Mobilization
Committees (CRMC) to map community resources for social protection.
 Work with district-level TASAF to ensure KHNEZ Project Tanzania is aware of new
expansion areas and that TASAF can refer TASAF beneficiaries to KHNEZ Project
Tanzania for screening and enrolment.
 Roll out a Household Financial Literacy and Money Management curriculum to
LEVs and ensure a quality roll out to HAZINA Yetu members at the Councils Team
level.
 Lead in conducting market assessments and creation of business networks and
learning and sharing cohorts within industry types at the Councils Team level.
 Train LEVs to roll out a self-assessment tool with mature groups; establish
relationships with pro-poor financial institutions.
 Provide continuous supportive supervision to LEVs to ensure quality economic
strengthening programming through the Instruction, Modelling, Rehearsing and
Feedback (IMRF) approach at the Councils Team level.
 Submit timely economic strengthening and youth updates to the Program Manager
for inclusion in the quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports at the Councils Team
level.
 Prepare and submit timely narrative quarter report to the program Manager for
review and submitted to ELCT Zonal TSC-ES
 Facilitate availability of apprenticeship and attachment of the graduated older OVC
from VETA, SIDO or any other trainings
 Document Economic Strengthening specific lessons learned and best practices
and at least 1 success stories every month for experience sharing and replication
at the Councils Team level.
 Facilitate formalization and registration of the HY groups at the council level and
advocated them for external credits.
 Perform any other relevant duties as assigned.

13
Requirements

 A bachelor’s degree in a Social Science preferable in Project Management,

Statistics, Development Economics, Economics, Community Development, Public
Health or any other relevant qualification.
 A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Lively hood strengthening officer in health-
related Project.
 Proficient with MS excel, Word and Power Point.
 Work experience supporting technical or programmatic activities in orphans and
vulnerable children (OVC Programming)
 Experience and forming and managing social economic groups.
 Report writing and publication skills.
 Excellent written, oral and presentation skills in English and Kiswahili
 Ability to work effectively with multiple teams, partners, and community members.
 Experience/interest to work in Church environment and ability to serve people of
other faith.

9. CASE MANAGEMENT GENDER AND DREAMS OFFICER – MWANZA

Job Summary
Performs a range of technical, advising, and technical leadership to support case
management, gender, Adolescent friendly services, core dreams, and enabling
dreams interventions under the KHNEZ project at the lake zone. Responsible for
strengthening the quality of ELCT’s child safeguarding coordination and provision of
individual case management services delivered by CSOs to beneficiaries. Oversees
and guides the staff and CSO in his/her zone in the implementation of the Activity
based on the set targets, policies, and guidelines available. Responsible for the
promotion of quality and timely project management, coordination, and collaboration
with other actors including LGAs.
Detailed duties:
 Lead and monitor all case management activities as indicated in the work plan and
ensure neat implementation.
 Ensure that case management services delivered address the holistic needs of
OVC and caregivers including health, nutrition, education, protection, livelihoods,
and psycho-social well-being.
 Directly supervise Case Management Officers and provide overall leadership for
case management activities at the council level.
 Share direct supervision responsibilities of Community Health Workers (CHWs)
with Case Management Officers.
 Disseminate and ensure adherence to case management, child protection, referral
and linkages, parenting, and M&E guidance, standard operating procedures
(SOPs), and other job-aids that facilitate holistic case management at the
household/community levels.
 Identify capacity needs of CMOs/CMCs and conduct quality step-down trainings to
Case Management Officers/Coordinators and CHWs at the council’s level.
 Regularly monitor case management activities and use the information to improve
case management quality and implementation at councils level.

14
 Work with CMOs to ensure CHWs complete required case management forms and
ensure case filing system is developed and maintained.
 Work in partnership with local government authorities as appropriate, including but
not limited to District Executive Directors (DEDs), Council Health Management
Teams (CHMTs), District Social Welfare/Education Officers (DSWOs/DEOs), and
Ward-level officials.
 Create community linkages including Faith and community initiatives for broader
community engagement of youth and caregivers in case management, child
protection, parenting, etc.
 Ensure that all CHWs are oriented to the ELCT’s Child Safeguarding Policy and
Code of Conduct; take all cases of child abuse seriously and follow ELCT’s
protocols to ensure timely reporting.
 Establish and improve community-based services that address gender-based
violence and violence against children.
 Lead the development of a service directory for social services (in coordination with
the Health and HIV services Officer) in implementation areas;
 Liaise with the Senior Case Management and Child Protection Officer to facilitate
the identification and training of HURU teachers in the DREAMS selected council
including enrollment of beneficiaries
 Ensure smooth implementation of DREAMS intervention in the selected council
 Liaise with the Senior Case Management and Child Protection Officer to facilitate
the identification and training of coaches to implement CBIM intervention in the
selected council including enrollment of beneficiaries
 Share weekly, monthly updates of case management activity implementation with
ELCT SCM&CP
 Submit timely updates to the Program Manager for inclusion in the quarterly, semi-
annual, and annual reports.
 Document specific case management lessons learned and best practices for
experience sharing and replication.
 Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

Requirements
 Bachelor degree in social sciences preferably in social work, community
development, sociology, public health, or related field.
 Minimum 3 years experience in OVC programming especially implementation of
the National Integrated Case Management System (NICMS) at managerial levels
supervising teams
 Previous work experience with OVC and Dreams/USAID projects will be an added
advantage
 Experienced in child safeguarding, capacity building of community carders, and
networking with government officials at regional, council and ward levels

15
10. HEALTH AND HIV OFFICER – MWANZA, DODOMA & ARUSHA

Job Summary

Will serve as the subject matter expert and technical leader at the zonal level within
the KHNEZ project providing technical support to all necessary services, HIV case
findings, linkage to treatment, and continuity of treatment and viral suppression
services. Will provide Health, Nutrition and HIV-related technical support at the zonal
level and to the CSOs and implementing partners and wings under KHNEZ project
Detailed duties:
 Will provide technical oversight in the implementation of key components of the
KHNEZ project at zonal level and ensure adherence to global standards in HIV
service delivery programs
 Work with Health Facility Implementing Partners to roll out a supplemental HIV
curriculum to CCWs and ensure CCWs provide appropriate support to HIV positive
OVC and caregivers.
 Represent ELCT and coordinate with the Council Health Management Team
regarding HIV and health-related activities at Councils Team level.
 Hold monthly coordination meetings with High volume Care & Treatment Centers
(CTC) in the implementation area to support shared confidentiality, facilitate case
conferencing, improve the bi-directional referral system, and ensure HIV positive
beneficiaries receive needed services at Councils Team level.
 Support Early Childhood Development (ECD) corners at targeted health facilities,
including regular monitoring and supportive supervision at Councils Team level.
 Support the facilities to have an updated enrollment register at the facility that
demonstrate the cascade of enrollment of CLHIV at the CTC at Councils Team
level.
 Support Community Case Workers (CCWs) to work with high pediatric volume
CTCs to trace HIV positive OVC who miss appointments, enroll them into KHNEZ
Project, and link them back to CTCs.
 Support CCWs to conduct HIV risk assessments for OVC during case
management; refer and link at risk OVC to HIV Testing and Counseling (HTC).
 Schedule quarterly Sexual Reproductive Health Education outreaches to
Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW), DREAMS Girls in school and
organize HTC outreaches for adolescents with high-risk behaviours at Councils
Team level.
 Support CCWs to strengthen the capacity of caregivers to support HIV positive
OVC and ensure CCWs refer HIV positive OVC and caregivers to PLHIV support
groups.
 Support the roll out of evidence-based curriculums relating to HIV (e.g.,
Steppingstone, Furaha Lifelong Parenting (Sinovuyo), Sexual Reproductive Health
Education, Care for Child Development, etc.)
 Support the establishment of a bi-directional referral system to monitor
beneficiaries through the HIV continuum of care as well as service completion for
other health and social services.

16
 Monitor implementation, bottlenecks, and performance metrics of the bi-directional
referral system; pro-actively offer solutions, conduct quality improvement activities,
and implement adjustments to improve referral outcomes.
 Participate in quarterly council level quality improvement meetings with relevant bi-
directional referral system stakeholders; ensure actions from the meetings are
implemented and the bi-directional referral system is improved at Councils Team
level.
 Work with the M&E officer to ensure all bi-directional referral data are accurate and
produced weekly; use data for decision-making at Councils Team level.
 Lead the development of a service directory for health, nutrition, and HIV services
in the implementation area at zonal level; update the directory at least once a year
at the Councils Team level.
 Support CCWs to conduct nutrition activities, including nutrition assessments,
counseling, and linkage to other nutrition service providers at the Councils Team
level.
 Provide continuous supportive supervision to CCWs to ensure the provision of
health-related services and referrals and linkages to beneficiaries.
 Submit timely updates to the Program Manager for inclusion in the quarterly, semi-
annual, and annual reports at the Councils Team level.
 Document lessons learned and best practices for experience sharing and
replication at the Councils Team level.
 Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the Project Manager. Minimum
required.

Requirements
 Medical Doctors (MD), with minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in HIV,
and AYFHS related programming, managing and or supporting implementation of
HIV programs with a focus on pediatrics and youth.
 Health/medical or child health relevant degree. Master of Public Health degree or
other is an added advantage.
 Proven experience in program management and implementation of Pediatric
HIV/AIDS programming, including supervision and reporting.
 Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, Prevention, STIs reproductive health, public health,
international development, and/or social science research with a strong focus on
care support and treatment.
 Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to plan, organize, and manage
resources for the successful completion of projects.
 Possess excellent interpersonal skills to deal successfully with existing
stakeholders, team members, potential partners, and government officials.
 Experience in clinical management of Pediatric and adolescent HIV/AIDS and
ASRH
 Experience in project management
 Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills.

17
11. SENIOR INTERNAL CONTROL OFFICER – ARUSHA
Job Summary:
Will conduct internal review of operations, systems, and procedures for internal
controls and compliance in accordance with the terms, conditions and required
standards. Will work closely to review and ensure compliance with all standard
provisions as requirements of the donor and as assigned and guided by the
management.
Specific roles:

 Support and participates in planning and conducting internal control reviews

including confirmation programs and compliance testing.
 Ensure all internal control activities are following guidance provided by the projects
Finance Manager as per the standards set out
 Prepares written reports of review findings, including specific recommendations for
corrective action, where appropriate as assigned by the chief of Party and other
senior management.
 Supports the reviews of project operations for internal controls and compliance with
terms and conditions and requirements of the donor as well as in accordance with
the required accounting standards and institutional policies.
 Supports the reviews and tests of procedures and systems of internal controls at
the project level and at sub-recipient organizations to ensure they are functioning
as planned and in accordance with sound managerial principles.
 Support to conducts internal reviews of project operations, including, but not limited
to procurement, accounts payable, travel expense reimbursement, cash
management, and human resources processes
 Under the guidance of the project he/she will support to guide internal stakeholders
regarding best internal control practices that minimize risk to the organization;
works cooperatively with project staff head office and zonal office to explain and
improve processes and enhance internal controls and compliance.

Requirements
 Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and Professional
Accounting/Auditing Certification required. Higher Degree is a plus.
 Minimum of 5 years of Audit experience and supervisory experience required.
 Experience in the financial management of US Government contracts and/or
subcontracts a must, preferably USAID.
 CPA/CIA certification with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience.
 Must be registered with the National Board of Accountants and Auditors as an
Associate Certified Public Accountant (ACPA) / Associate Certified Public
Accountant in Public Practice (ACPA-PP) or higher level.
 Fluent English and Swahili.

18
12. PROJECT ASSISTANT – MWANZA

Job summary
Tracking project progress; assisting in budget preparation; monitoring work plan
execution, writing project related reports and other documentation, coordinating and
scheduling of project meetings.
Specific roles
 Provides administrative and operation support on implementation of project;
 Contributes towards the development and scoping of projects.
 Tracks the progress of projects using appropriate project management tools and
techniques.
 Assists in the collection, compilation and analysis of data relative to the
programme.
 Coordinates and schedules project teams’ meetings, as well as update and support
meetings with stakeholders.
 Assists in the coordination/ organisation of relevant training as per schedules
 Provides support in the execution of activities for and in monitoring the execution
of project work plans and ensures that project activities are properly and
realistically scheduled, monitored and reported.
 Assists in the procurement of goods and services.
 Assists in writing reports and other project-related documentation.

Requirements
 Bachelor’s degree in project management, social sciences or related field
 A minimum of 4 years of relevant, practical working experience in development
related projects, preferably with hands-on experience in projects implementation.
 Experience working with government counterparts.
 Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word,
Excel, Power Point, etc.).
 Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and
procedures.

13. OFFICE ATTENDANT CUM SECRETARY – MWANZA

Job Summary
Will perform various tasks in an office setting including always organizing and cleaning
office space- conference rooms and workstations. Will be responsible for minor
administrative tasks such as photocopying, filing, and answering telephone calls. Will
assist with scheduling appointments, help prepare presentations, and coordinate with
other sections and department. Must possess strong organizational skills, be detail-
oriented and reliable to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day office operations.
Specific roles
 Maintain cleanliness of the office and its surrounding environment
 Creates a welcoming environment and ensures that visitors and clients feel valued
by greeting and welcoming them to the office and directing them to the appropriate
person or department.
 Manage office supplies and inventory, sort and distribute mail and packages

19
 Assist with basic administrative tasks-filing and data entry, making photocopies or
print documents as needed
 Ensure that office equipment, such as printers and copiers, are in good working
condition
 Maintain a professional and pleasant demeanor when interacting with colleagues,
clients, and visitors
 Helps ensure that all team members are aware of upcoming appointments and
meetings, coordinating calendars and sending out invitations.
 Ensures important documents are easily accessible by filing paperwork, organizing
documents, creating files, and maintaining accurate records.
 Additional roles as assigned

Requirements
 Possess diploma or Degree in any of the hospitality industry, front office
 Must have experience working in an office setting and knowledge of basic
administrative duties.
 Must be be organized, detail-oriented, and possess communication skills
 Ability to prepare and print routine correspondence, labels, and/or other basic
written material.
 Flexible team player, willing to adapt to changes and unafraid of challenges.
 Ability to maintain confidentiality of information related to the company and its
employees
 3+ years of progressive working experience

MODE OF APPLICATION:
Send your application letter, academic certificates, and Curriculum Vitae (not
exceeding 4 pages) with names of three referees (one referee must be current
employer (if employed), and their contact information before the application deadline.
The application letter should contain the address below;

Secretary General
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania
P.O. Box 3033
Arusha, Tanzania
NB:
1. All applications MUST be sent by EMAIL through recruitment@elct.or.tz
2. Mention the applying position in email subject line. (Please state the vacancy
Number, Position and Location. Eg, APPLICATION FOR VACANCY # 7:
ZONAL MANAGER – (MWANZA)
3. The application should be in one single PDF attachment.
4. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for discussion and interview.
5. Deadline for submitting the application is on 14 th August 2023.
6. Applicants should focus: Do NOT Send multiple applications for different
vacancies posted
7. Kindly abide to ALL instructions above – Failure to comply may amount to your
application NOT being reviewed.

ELCT is an equal opportunity employer

20