Director Of Programs and
Enterprise Development
INTRODUCTION
Tanzania Private
Sector Foundation (TPSF) is an apex and focal private sector members based
organization, which seeks to promote effective engagement with government and
other stakeholders in developing policy and conducive environment for doing
business and developing the country. TPSF therefore commands significant
influence and credibility both locally and internationally. It boasts a unique
position as the government’s partner, which makes her a key player in policy
formulation, public private partnership (PPP implementation), coordination of
high-level public-private dialogue (PPD’s) platforms and National Budget. TPSF
has thus stood tall and bold on many advocacy issues of national and sectoral
importance.
POSITION: DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
STAFF JOB DESCRIPTION
UNIT: PROGRAMS AND
ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
REPORTING TO EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
JOB AIM:
The purpose of the
position is to provide overall leadership to the directorate in terms of long
term strategic visioning that will attract relevant enterprise development
programs and projects as part of TPSF’s institutional/financial sustainability
and private sector development strategy.
COMPETENCE REQUIRED
- A graduate degree in Business Management, Economics,
Finance or other relevant discipline. (Post-graduate credentials will be
added advantage)
- A post graduate degree in Project Management,
Entrepreneurial Studies, Marketing or Business Development.
- The candidate must have a minimum often years of
relevant experience including in the NGO’s.
- Experience in the design, implementation and evaluation
of enterprise development programs.
- A sound conceptual understanding of private sector
organizations and private sector development in Tanzania is essential.
- Ability to follow through a project timeline and a
character of being a complete start – finisher
- Excellent team player with great interpersonal skills
- Good communication, presentation and writing skills and
Excellent facilitation skills
- Able to interact with officials at the highest levels
of government, civil society, international organizations and the private
sector
- Computer literate especially in Project Management Software.
- Excellent analytical, communication and influencing
skills
- Fluent in English and in Kiswahili
- Good knowledge of how to use computer is essential
especially Project Planning Software like Ms Project, Ms Excel etc.
RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS
Program Management
- Provide leadership to all existing and upcoming
programs and projects in terms of resources including human resource,
financial, and other resources.
- Identify new projects/programs for TPSF, and take the
lead in proposal writing and any other programs related to programs fund
raising activities
- Oversee the implementation of all projects/programs
within TPSF and monitor closely budgets and work-plans including maintaining
and tracking the Monitoring Framework and Result Chain. At all times
ensure the projects/programs are on course and consistent with the agreed
terms.
- Ensure and maintain quality assurance and facilitate
effective project monitoring and evaluation for all projects.
- Prepare appropriate reporting format for Program
Management progress to internal and external stakeholders.
Enterprise Development
- Design and develop a Capacity Building Program to
deliver governance, strategic planning, financial management, and human
resource management training to boards, management and staff for groups,
associations and cooperatives in different sectors, as income generating
activity.
- Maintain effective coordination with Ministry
Department Agencies (MDAs) and other government organs responsible for the
implementation of the relevant empowerment project and at all times
articulate the position of TPSF in a clear and concise manner.
- Lead the selection, assessment, training and business
planning for the MSMEs in coordination with the Executive Director to be
included in any Development Partners (DPs) funded project/program
- Other assigned tasks by Executive director.
- Generate Incomes for TPSF through programs as per
annual business plan.
Public image and branding
- Physically and regular visits to stakeholders and
ensure stakeholders’ continued interest and satisfaction with TPSF’s role,
goals and functions and create intrinsic value in your visits.
- Continuously suggest creative/innovative methods for
effectively branding TPSF
- Accounting and budget management and administration
- Preparation of annual financial plan and budget for the
directorate, plus progress tracker.
- Make recommendations on the measures for improving
operations of TPSF.
KEY PERFORMANCE
INDICATORS (KPI)
This position is key
to TPSF with a key role of ensuring Institutional and financial sustainability
through development of new projects and programs. The incumbent drives the
business development process for the Directorate and collaborates closely with other
departments (Finance, Advocacy, Policy and Human Resources) to ensure effective
bid development. In particular, the following specific KPI’s are expected to be
achieved: –
- A market-informed enterprise business development plan
that guides opportunity targeting, positioning, capture and proposal
preparation for different economic sectors in Tanzania as approved by the
Management and Board.
- Well-managed and closely supervised new projects and
programs as to the satisfaction of the Management, Board and Development
Partners.
- Competitive and, ultimately successful, three (3)
proposals per annum are implemented.
- Achievement of the set targets for the Key Performance
indicators as they may be set by management.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications
should be addressed and submitted to the following email address
Executive Director
Tanzania Private Sector Foundation
1288 Mwaya Road, Msasani
Peninsula
P. O. Box 11313
DAR ES SALAAM
Email: recruitment@tpsf.or.tz
The deadline for
submitting the application is 15 March 2021
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