Description
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Professional experience: >10 years’ experience in social investment programs for investor financed projects and/or major development agency financed socio-economic development programs in Tanzania at a senior level.
Experience in technical design and delivery of socio-economic development programs, oversight of contractors/partners, M&E systems design and set-up, and reporting to senior management. Experience of senior leadership positions in large scale development agency funded socio-economic development programs in
Uganda/Tanzania is a distinct advantage.
Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in socio-economic development, environment, agriculture/livelihoods, or other
relevant equivalent qualification and additional relevant subject.
Technical competencies: Technical knowledge and experience of implementing priority SEI intervention areas, including agri-enterprise development, market linkages, non-agricultural skills for youth, access to energy, access towater, community health and safety, and community infrastructure; excellent competency in the use of MS Word and
Excel, data management, and preparation of quantitative and qualitative documents and reports relating to socio-economic development programs.
Behavioural competencies: Driven by a belief that EACOP is a positive socio-economic development opportunityfor its host communities. Excellent communication skills: strong team worker, proven ability to mentor, coach andmanage teams. Detail oriented person: highly organised, systematic, close attention to detail, ability to meetdeadlines. High computer skills, including quantitative and qualitative data management, data analysis, and reporting skills.
Fluency in English and Swahili (speaking, writing)
ACTIVITIES
Scope: The role will lead, manage, and be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of SEI and CSR activities in Tanzania. The role will be the focal point for the integration of SEI/CSR activities with other EACOP activities which generate shared value for host communities, as well as the coordination of SEI/CSR activities with other EACOP internal teams.
Tasks: The primary responsibility of the SEI Manager is to lead the implementation of the EACOP Sustainability
Policy and SEI/CSR Strategy. The SEI Manager should be someone who is driven by a belief that EACOP is a positive socio-economic development opportunity for its host communities. SEI Manager responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Development of EACOP SEI/CSR scopes of work:Pro-actively leading development of scopes of work for SEI interventions as per the approved SEI/CSR strategy; interfacing with other EACOP internal teams to ensure timely and quality development of scopes of work; presenting both draft and developed scopes of work to the SEI/CSR Steering Committee (SC).
Receipt and review of SEI/CSR proposals and presentation to SC
Oversight of construction contractor SEI/CSRInterfacing with the Project Director, relevant Package Manager, and Project Social Manager in order to maintain awareness of proposed construction contractor SEI/CSR interventions, and to be able to provide technical inputs as needed, supporting planning and implementation of interventions that require implementation support by construction contractors.Collating and reporting construction contractor SEI/CSR performance to management.
SEI/CSR Steering Committee (SC)Permanent member and secretary of the SC, as well as a permanent member of the relevant approvals Sub- Group; presenting proposals, plans, and scopes of work for interventions to the SC for review and approval; preparing and presenting fast-track justifications to the Approvals Sub-Group, as needed.
Contracts and Procurement (C&P) processesPreparing technical inputs for all aspects of the procurement process
Management of SEI/CSR implementationSupporting contractors/implementing partners induction; receiving and reviewing contractors/implementing partners plans; providing technical advice, monitoring contractor/implementing partner activity implementation progress, timeliness, and quality including resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective action, whenneeded. Receiving and reviewing contractors/implementing partners reports, leading coordination meetingsActing as the primary point of contact with government authorities on SEI/CSR matters, including attendance at, or delegated representation at, quarterly government consultation meetingsResponding to issues arising from Community Relations team stakeholder engagements/monitoring as required.
Monitoring and evaluation (M&E)Supporting the setting up of data collection and database systems; maintaining an up-to-date database of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) results; inducting contractors/implementing partners to use prescribed M&E tools; monitoring contractors/implementing partners correct usage of the M&E system; reviewingcontractors/implementing partner reports, and providing feedback;Submitting quarterly reports to the General Manager; conducting field verification visits as appropriate; ensuring robust and timely reporting of all SEI/CSR activities
Health, Safety, Security, Society, and Environment (H3SE)Work with H3SE department to ensure all H3SE risks associated with the SEI/CSR activities are identified
Internal coordinationWork with other department managers to ensure overall alignment of SEI/CSR activities with wider EACOP core activities, impact mitigation activities, and shared value-creating opportunities.
Communicating a positive impactProviding timely inputs to the Communications Team to promote EACOP SEI/CSR activities in the public sphere.