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Tanzania Program Specialist
Washington, DC
Job Description
US Forest Service (USFS) may require the services of a program support specialist to provide support to ongoing partnerships with U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Mpingo Conservation & Development Initiative (MCDI), Tanzania People & Wildlife (TPW), Marine & Coastal Community Conservation (MCCC), Chumbe Island, and Jane Goodall institute (JGI). The specialist would serve as the liaison between USFS and partner institutions and help manage the technical portfolios across these partnerships.
Background
USFS has worked in Tanzania on a range of technical fronts for over two decades. Much of this work has been pursued in collaboration with USAID/Tanzania. In recent years, USFS has cultivated partnerships with local conservation organizations, including MCDI, TPW, MCCC, and Chumbe Island.
The extent of cooperation with these partners is expected to grow and diversify. In anticipation of this growth, USFS may benefit from dedicated, on-the-ground support to coordinate its contributions and manage relationships with its partners. Further, USFS may value insight on opportunities to establish new partnerships in Tanzania.
The USFS Tanzania Program Specialist would work with colleagues from USFS, USAID, and other partner institutions daily to oversee technical cooperation and serve as a member of (or an extension of) the USFS team. This specialist may be based within a geographic focus area or may work from the capital with occasional travel to field sites to support communities and partners with technical activities. This position would be expected to work closely under the guidance of USFS technical teams based remotely and with occasional visits to Tanzania once international travel resumes following the global pandemic.
Qualifications
Duties
In collaboration with the USFS International Programs (IP) office in Washington, DC, the USFS Tanzania Program Specialist would help manage the field design, implementation, and coordination of activities with USAID/Tanzania and local partners.
Based in Tanzania, the specialist would report to the US Forest Service East Africa Regional Coordinator and would plan, direct, and coordinate program activities and, as appropriate, travel to field sites. The specialist would work with colleagues from USFS, USAID/TZ, and partner institutions (e.g., governmental and non-governmental institutions, local communities, academia, development partners, and relevant development partner-supported projects) on a continuous basis.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Specialist include, but are not limited to:
Deliverables
Level of Effort: Full time, up to one year with a possibility of extension
Location of Work: Dar es Salaam or Arusha, Tanzania
Compensation: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Timeline: Apply by May 14, 2021.
If the US Forest Service were to secure the services of an individual with these technical skills, the successful applicant would be hired through a contractor.
Interested candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to asaracina@meticorp.com with USFS Tanzania Program Specialist in the subject line.
LAJ Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Background
USFS has worked in Tanzania on a range of technical fronts for over two decades. Much of this work has been pursued in collaboration with USAID/Tanzania. In recent years, USFS has cultivated partnerships with local conservation organizations, including MCDI, TPW, MCCC, and Chumbe Island.
The extent of cooperation with these partners is expected to grow and diversify. In anticipation of this growth, USFS may benefit from dedicated, on-the-ground support to coordinate its contributions and manage relationships with its partners. Further, USFS may value insight on opportunities to establish new partnerships in Tanzania.
The USFS Tanzania Program Specialist would work with colleagues from USFS, USAID, and other partner institutions daily to oversee technical cooperation and serve as a member of (or an extension of) the USFS team. This specialist may be based within a geographic focus area or may work from the capital with occasional travel to field sites to support communities and partners with technical activities. This position would be expected to work closely under the guidance of USFS technical teams based remotely and with occasional visits to Tanzania once international travel resumes following the global pandemic.
Qualifications
- Degree in forestry, conservation biology, ecology, geography, or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience in natural resource management;
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills; capable of executing complex tasks with minimal supervision over an extended timeline;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Project administration and financial management skills, and associated attention to detail;
- Experience working in developing countries, preferably within sub-Saharan Africa;
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment with in-country and U.S. government agencies, international donors, NGOs, community groups, and other stakeholders;
- Experience working with key government partners in the target countries strongly preferred;
- Excellent writing and presentation skills;
- Willingness to work out-of-doors in potentially arduous conditions for prolonged periods of time and in areas with intermittent power supply and internet connectivity;
- English and Swahili fluency required.
Duties
In collaboration with the USFS International Programs (IP) office in Washington, DC, the USFS Tanzania Program Specialist would help manage the field design, implementation, and coordination of activities with USAID/Tanzania and local partners.
Based in Tanzania, the specialist would report to the US Forest Service East Africa Regional Coordinator and would plan, direct, and coordinate program activities and, as appropriate, travel to field sites. The specialist would work with colleagues from USFS, USAID/TZ, and partner institutions (e.g., governmental and non-governmental institutions, local communities, academia, development partners, and relevant development partner-supported projects) on a continuous basis.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Specialist include, but are not limited to:
- Collaborate with colleagues from USFS, USAID/TZ, Government of Tanzania, local authorities, non-governmental organizations, private sector, civil society organizations, academia, and community partner organizations on design and implementation of core project activities;
- Provide reporting and program implementation information on a regular basis to USFS;
- Lead technical activities such as assessments, trainings, oversight, field trials, as required;
- Liaise closely with USFS technical teams and advisors – remotely via email, mobile communications applications, and other web-based platforms – on key technical activities and trainings;
- Support coordination, implementation, monitoring and troubleshooting on technical activities such as village land use planning, forest inventory, biodiversity monitoring, rangeland management, and other topics; and,
- Provide other assistance related to USFS field missions as required and discussed with supervisor.
Deliverables
- Develop field level work plans in close collaboration with the USFS/IP and partners;
- Deliver high quality, technically sound activities supported by USFS technical team contributions and in close collaboration with communities and partners;
- Ensure thorough, high quality, and timely reporting for program activities; and,
- Collect necessary communications and monitoring data throughout the implementation of technical activities.
Level of Effort: Full time, up to one year with a possibility of extension
Location of Work: Dar es Salaam or Arusha, Tanzania
Compensation: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Timeline: Apply by May 14, 2021.
If the US Forest Service were to secure the services of an individual with these technical skills, the successful applicant would be hired through a contractor.
Interested candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to asaracina@meticorp.com with USFS Tanzania Program Specialist in the subject line.
LAJ Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Job Summary
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
0 to 5 years
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