New Job Vacancy at DSIK Tanzania – Head of Vocational and Commercial Education Program
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| DSIK Tanzania |
Background:
Deutsche
Sparkassenstiftung fur internationale Kooperation (DSIK, German
Sparkassenstiftung for International Cooperation) is a non-governmental
organization based in Germany and focusing on financial inclusion and
financial sector development in Africa, Europe, Latin America and Asia.
DSIK started its operations in Tanzania in 2012 and maintains a head
office in Mwanza and a second office in Dar es Salaam. The Tanzanian
DSIK office is part of the DSIK Eastern Africa Regional Office located
in Rwanda. DSIK and its partners in Tanzania seek to strengthen the
microfinance sector and promote vocational and financial education amid
broader segments of the society. These actions enhance financial
inclusion and contribute to eradicating poverty.
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The
role of the Head of Vocational and Commercial Education Program is to
plan, implement and manage project activities in offering of
high-quality education for the microfinance sector in Tanzania. Project
objectives are achieved through collaboration with partner
organizations. The project work focusses on the areas of sustainable
establishment of educational institutions as well as the provision of
basic vocational training to employees of SACCOs and MFIs and the
delivery of financial education and commercial knowledge to broad
sections of the population.
The Head of Vocational and
Commercial Education Program will work in close collaboration with other
financial education and capacity development experts of DSIK in Eastern
Africa and beyond.
Roles and responsibilities
- Activity
and budget planning together with team members and in close
coordination with the Country Directorate and partner organizations
taking into account project objectives and budget restrictions; - Identification of skill gaps and analysis of training needs for employees of SACCOs and MFIs;
- Development
and implementation of concepts, strategic plans and curricula for the
establishment and management of educational institutions for the
microfinance sector in close alignment with partner organizations; - Planning and implementation of trainings together with partner organizations;
- Creation
of new training formats and further development of existing trainings
taking into consideration the possibilities of establishing digital
trainings and the required infrastructure; - Development,
planning and implementation of financial education measures targeting
children and the general population to increase account opening and
deposit mobilization in SACCOs and MFIs; - Development, planning
and implementation of financial education measures targeting
micro-entrepreneurs to increase their professionalism, performance and
financial sustainability; - Advisory and support to partner organizations in the project-related capacity development for management and employees;
- Conduct
research to identify promising opportunities in financial education and
capacity development related to microfinance and disseminate findings
internally as well as with partner organizations to find solutions to be
implemented; - Coordinate with other financial education and
capacity development experts within and across the region to share
experience, lessons, and innovative ideas; - Support the
collaboration with other relevant development cooperation institutions,
the acquisition of additional funds and public relations efforts for
project activities; - Supervisory tasks for all Vocational and
Commercial Education team members and conducting internal training
measures to promote capacity development among the team members.
NEW TANZANIAN JOBS, INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES 2021 (1,475 POSTS)
Qualifications
- Minimum
of 5 years of professional experience in the area of education or
capacity development- relevant experience related to development
cooperation and/or (micro-)finance is a plus; - 3 years of
project management experience including budget and HR responsibilities
and experience in leading and motivating diverse teams; - Experience
in the establishment and management of educational institutions,
conceptualization and implementation of trainings and development of
curricula- experience using technology in innovative ways that enhance
instructional opportunity and student engagement is a plus; - Consulting and advisory experience in an international context is a plus;
- Master’s
degree (or equivalent) in education sciences, business administration,
economics or other relevant social sciences is required- Master’s degree
in Banking and Finance is a plus; - Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
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Profile
- Excellent organizational skills and self-motivation as well as ability to work in a fast- paced environment;
- Strong interpersonal skills and competence in intercultural communication, relationship management and networking;
- Ability to work independently and develop and execute strategies with minimal supervision;
- Strategic and solution-focused mindset as well as strong orientation to details;
- Outstanding analytical and conceptual skills combined with creativity and a passion for imparting knowledge and skills.
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Deployment location:
Main
work location for the Head of Vocational and Commercial Education will
be Mwanza. Missions to other locations in Tanzania are common and may
also occur occasionally to other countries in Eastern Africa, especially
Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda.
How to apply
Please
submit your updated CV, relevant certificates and transcripts of
records, and a cover letter clearly demonstrating your knowledge,
experience and motivation as well as highlighting your suitability for
the assignment to application.eastafrica@dsik.org
Applications will be received not later than May 20th, 2021.
Please understand that we will only contact candidates who will have
passed the preselection successfully and will be invited to the
Assessment Center.
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