USAID Lishe Mtambuka Activity

Opportunity closing date: Friday, September 29, 2023

Location: Tanzania (see regions below)


Chemonics International Inc, a U.S. based international development consulting firm, seeks the following long-term positions for the USAID Tanzania Lishe Mtambuka Activity, also known as the Regional Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Activity. The five-year project aims to strengthen health and food market systems that promote the adoption of optimal nutrition-related behaviors across a range of stakeholders in targeted regions in Tanzania. We are seeking individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.


Application Instructions

To apply, please submit your CV and application through the below form. Applications must be submitted by Friday, September 29th, 2023, however, please submit your application as soon as possible, as candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.


Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.


We are currently seeking qualified professionals for the following positions:


Chemonics International Inc. seeks five Regional Extension Support Coordinators, for the USAID Lishe Mtambuka Activity in Tanzania. Chemonics is hiring five individuals for these long-term positions, one person will be based in each of the following five regions: Njombe, Rukwa, Songwe, Kigoma, and Katavi.


Responsibilities include:


  • Coordinate region‐level food safety activities and oversee Lishe Mtambuka extension support officers
  • Work with government actors to promote local ownership in activity implementation, such as in establishing integrated nutrition extension teams to direct engagement with smallholder farmers and farmers’ groups.
  • Work with regional secretariats and extension officers to coordinate activities across councils: community‐based extension support (and integrated nutrition extension teams), Social and Behavioral Change, and technology introduction and demonstrations
  • Conduct risk assessments and work with regional secretariats to address risk-based food safety concerns at household and enterprise levels


Qualifications include:


  • Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, public health, or a related field
  • Eight (8) years of experience in nutrition/public health, project/program management, and in working with Tanzanian government stakeholder in the areas of community‐based extension support (and integrated nutrition extension teams) and Social and Behavioral Change
  • Experience with a USAID-funded project preferred.
  • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English



Chemonics International Inc. seeks five Regional MEL Coordinators for the USAID Lishe Mtambuka Activity in Tanzania. Chemonics is hiring five individuals for these long-term positions, one person will be based in each of the following five regions: Njombe, Rukwa, Songwe, Kigoma, and Katavi. Note: This position will start in December 2023.


Responsibilities include:


  • Support data collection in the regions to capture activity performance results
  • Ensure MEL files are maintained and organized and that data is entered into the activity MEL system
  • Support partners and other key stakeholders to review, interpret and formulate practical implications of data and evidence


Qualifications include:


  • Bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, development studies, monitoring and evaluation, or relevant area
  • Eight (8) years of experience in monitoring and evaluation at the local level, especially in the areas of nutrition and health/food systems, WASH, and nutrition governance
  • Knowledge of M&E concepts and tools; knowledge of statistical software (SPSS, GIS Mapping, etc.) preferred
  • Demonstrated knowledge of USAID MEL requirements and reporting protocols
  • Experience in development and implementation of learning agendas, including knowledge management and documentation learning
  • Proficient in IT Skills
  • Experience with a USAID-funded project preferred.
  • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English



Chemonics International Inc. seeks five Regional Administrative Assistants/Bookkeepers for the USAID Lishe Mtambuka Activity in Tanzania. Chemonics is hiring five people for these long-term positions, one person will be based in each of the following five regions: Njombe, Rukwa, Songwe, Kigoma, and Katavi. Note: This position will start in December 2023.


Responsibilities include:


  • Assist the Dar es Salaam-based Finance and Operations Unit in all aspects of project administration, accounting and financial management for tasks undertaken in the regional office
  • Ensure traveling consultants/Lishe Mtambuka staff from other offices are greeted upon arrival in the office and are allocated space and furnished with necessary resources upon arrival.
  • Arrange the travel of regional staff
  • Manage the physical layout of the office, monitoring the office lease agreement, equipment service contracts, and other relationships with outside vendors, supervising the regional office drivers, and assisting regional recruitments
  • Collecting quotations for routine office purchases and upholding Chemonics and USAID policies and proceures on procurements
  • Responsible for completing data entry for accounting transactions, including reviewing payments for appropriate documentation and approvals, preparing monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring that all required documentation for VAT refunds is received by vendors prior to payment of invoices
  • Ensure the maintenance of proper accounting files


Qualifications include:


  • Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination required; bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred
  • Three (3) years of experience in an office administration role; additional bookkeeping/accounting experience required
  • Experience with USAID rules and regulations regarding procurement and travel preferred
  • Experience working with various types of vendors in negotiating SLAs for the provision of services required
  • Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, theories, practices, and terminology preferred
  • Excellent communication skills, including interpersonal skills, and should communicate satisfactorily in written and oral English
  • Proficiency in Microsoft programs (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn to use various commercially available accounting software programs
  • Strong organizational and work prioritization skills, attention to detail
  • Ability to work with integrity both independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to work in a professional and cordial manner with staff, implementing and cooperating partners, and relevant NGOs and government agencies often under demanding/busy circumstances
  • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity



Chemonics International Inc. seeks five Regional WASH Coordinators for the USAID Lishe Mtambuka Activity in Tanzania. Chemonics is hiring five people for these long-term positions, one person will be based in each of the following five regions: Njombe, Rukwa, Songwe, Kigoma, and Katavi.


Responsibilities include:


  • Coordinate region‐level water and sanitation activities
  • Report to water and sanitation senior technical advisor and supervise Lishe Mtambuka WASH officers
  • Work with national-level stakeholders to identify and implement water projects, support new methods of operations and maintenance (including cost recovery and communications), and build local capacity (including WASH and gender training)
  • Oversee WASH business and Social and Behavioral Change activities, coordinating with cooperating partners and stakeholders across the region


Qualifications include:


  • Bachelor’s degree in public health, water and sanitation, project/program management or related field
  • Eight (8) years of experience in managing, coordinating and/or implementing WASH activities, especially those involving government stakeholders, in Tanzania
  • Excellent communication skills, including interpersonal skills, and should communicate satisfactorily in written and oral English
  • Proficiency in Microsoft programs (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn to use various commercially available accounting software programs
  • Strong organizational and work prioritization skills, attention to detail
  • Ability to work with integrity both independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to work in a professional and cordial manner with staff, implementing and cooperating partners, and relevant NGOs and government agencies often under demanding/busy circumstances
  • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity



Chemonics International Inc. seeks five Nutrition Governance Officers for the USAID Lishe Mtambuka Activity in Tanzania. Chemonics is hiring five people for these long-term positions, one person will be based in each of the following five regions: Njombe, Rukwa, Songwe, Kigoma, and Katavi.


Responsibilities include:


  • Oversee council‐level activities pertaining to the use of data, planning, budgeting, and delivering high quality nutrition services
  • Support the regional governance coordinators to liaise with Local Government Authorities (LGA), Ward Development Committees, and village councils to implement planning and accountability training and supportive supervision, annual planning and budgeting, train staff on the Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Information System, and provide as‐needed advocacy


Qualifications:


  • Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, public health, or a related field
  • Five (5) years of experience in nutrition/public health, project/program management, or a related field
  • Experience with a USAID-funded project preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English


Chemonics International Inc. seeks five WASH Officers for the USAID Lishe Mtambuka Activity in Tanzania. Chemonics is hiring five people for this long-term position, one person will be based in each of the following five regions: Njombe, Rukwa, Songwe, Kigoma, and Katavi.


Responsibilities include:


  • Oversee council‐level WASH activities
  • Support the regional WASH coordinators to liaise with national-level stakeholders to implement WASH social marketing and Social and Behavioral Change activities
  • Coordinate support for WASH businesses and strengthen local water supply organizations’ capacity to implement and maintain water projects
  • Coordinate closely with cooperating partners to implement community‐led total sanitation and SBC activities


Qualifications include:


  • Bachelor’s degree in public health, water and sanitation, project/program management or related field
  • Five (5) years of experience in managing, coordinating and/or implementing WASH activities in Tanzania
  • Experience with a USAID-funded project preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English
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