3 New Various Jobs at CRS Tanzania November 2024

New Jobs at CRS Tanzania November 2024 – Various Posts
Background
Catholic
Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of
the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect,
and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard
to race, religion, or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is
accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health,
agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.

Country Background
CRS
in Tanzania works in very close collaboration with the Catholic Church
and implements programs through both Churches and secular local
partners. CRS has been helping poor, vulnerable families improve their
lives through orphans and vulnerable children, agriculture, health,
microfinance, and WASH programming in Tanzania since 1962.

CRS
Tanzania will be implementing the Leveraging Community Systems to
Optimize Maternal-Child Nutrition project in Mbeya and Njombe. This
project aims to contribute to accelerating reduction of childhood
stunting and improved adolescent nutrition outcomes in selected councils
of Njombe and Mbeya through strengthened community structures and
systems that protect and support adequate and varied diets, quality
services, and adoption of key optimal nutrition behaviors. This
internship seeks a current undergraduate or graduate student seeking to
obtain work experience that aligns with his/her studies in
Maternal-Child Nutrition.

3 New Jobs at CRS Tanzania November 2024 – Various Posts

Project Intern – Agriculture

• Job Vacancy: Project Intern – Agriculture
• Reports To: Project Manager
• Location: Mbeya
• Job Type: Full-time
• Duration: 1st January – 30th September 2025 (Fixed Term)

Job Summary
The
Project Intern – Agriculture will support all project activities in
line with the project’s Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) i.e. support
trainings, data collection, supportive supervision, working with
frontline workers and local government authorities. The intern will also
be responsible for ensuring that the project’s documentation for
reporting is accurate and submitted on time.

Job Responsibilities

• In
  collaboration with the project team, work with Local Government
  Authorities at regional and council levels to implement agriculture
  interventions.
• Support workshops, training sessions, and
  demonstrations to educate farmers on modern farming techniques, crop
  rotation, pest management, and irrigation methods.
• Support the
  monitoring and evaluation of the project’s activities, ensuring accurate
  and timely reporting of agriculture activities.
• Assist farmers in accessing agricultural inputs like seeds, fertilizers, and equipment.
• Support
  project officers to work with farmers and communities to encourage and
  implement and promote sustainable agricultural techniques that optimize
  maternal and child nutrition.
• Support supportive supervision and
  follow-ups with frontline community workers to ensure effective
  implementation of project activities.
• Prepare field reports and assist in compilation for submission.
• Maintain
  strong communication with community leaders, extension officers, and
  other local stakeholders for the seamless implementation of project
  activities.

Qualifications

• 2022
  – 2024 bachelor’s degree in agriculture, rural development, economics,
  or a related field from a recognized higher learning institution.
• Experience in community-based health or nutrition programs will be a plus.
• Proficiency in Swahili and good working knowledge of English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in a cross-cultural setting.
• Proficiency in relevant software applications and data analysis tools.
• Willingness to travel frequently to project sites and work in remote rural areas.

Key Working Relationships

• Supervisory: N/A
• Internal:
  Project Manager, Project Team, Head of Office- Mbeya, other Program and
  Operations staff, especially in Mbeya and Head of Programs as
  necessary.
• External: COUNSENUT, LGAs, and other like organizations working in the project zone.

Project Intern – Nutrition (2 Positions)

• Job Vacancy: Project Intern – Nutrition (2 Positions)
• Reports To: Project Manager
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Mbeya
• Duration: 1st January – 30th September 2025 (Fixed Term)

Job Summary
The
Project Intern – Nutrition will support all project activities in line
with the project’s Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP), i.e., support
trainings, data collection, supportive supervision, working with
frontline workers and local government authorities. The Intern will also
be responsible for ensuring that the project’s documentation for
reporting is accurate and submitted on time.

Job Responsibilities

• In
  collaboration with the project team, work with Local Government
  Authorities at regional and council levels to implement agriculture
  interventions.
• Support workshops, orientation and training
  sessions, of front-line workers, community-based support systems, and
  beneficiaries at community level.
• Support the monitoring and
  evaluation of the project’s activities, ensuring accurate and timely
  reporting of agriculture activities.
• Support supportive
  supervision and follow-ups with frontline community workers to ensure
  effective implementation of project activities.
• Prepare field reports and assist in compilation for submission.
• Maintain
  strong communication with community leaders and other local
  stakeholders for the seamless implementation of project activities.

Qualifications

• 2022
  – 2024 bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Public Health,
  Nutrition, or related field graduates from a recognized higher learning
  institution.
• Some experience in community-based health or nutrition programs will be a plus.
• Proficiency in Swahili and good working knowledge of English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in a cross-cultural setting.
• Proficiency in relevant software applications and data analysis tools.
• Willingness to travel frequently to project sites and work in remote rural areas.

Key Working Relationships

• Supervisory: N/A
• Internal:
  Project Manager, Project Team, Head of Office- Mbeya, other Program and
  Operations staff, especially in Mbeya and Head of Programs as
  necessary.
• External: COUNSENUT, LGAs, and other like organizations working in the project zone.

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• Acts with Integrity – Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust – Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

How to Apply
Interested
qualified candidates should submit their letter of application together
with their CV in PDF or Word format in a single attachment outlining
their experience and sustainability of the position applied for to email
address TZ_HR@crs.org not later than 23rd November 2024.
The applicants should clearly state the Job Title applied for in the subject line of the email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employee.