Swahili-speaking Climate Finance Expert Job at Norwegian Refugee Council in Tanzania

 Job Vacancy: Swahili-speaking Climate Finance Expert at Norwegian Refugee Council

Job Description

In partnership with Norges Vel, we are implementing a long term project to strengthen food security for millions of consumers in Tanzania by increasing small-scale food producers’ productivity, market access, and climate resilience.

You can be a part of this exciting and impactful project as we are currently recruiting a Climate Finance Expert for a 12-month assignment with possible extension. You will work at Norges Vel´s offices in Msasani, Dar es Salaam. As you will be working closely at community level, fluency in Swahili is a prerequisite for this role.

Context

Climate change poses a multifaceted threat to the most vulnerable populations, with potential negative impacts that are challenging to anticipate and therefore address beforehand. Access to financial products that helps improve the adaptive capabilities and build resilience of the most vulnerable groups, especially smallholder farmers in rural areas, will be of critical importance going forward. This might include – without being limited to – a range of tailored financial loans to vulnerable farmers, climate-related insurance limiting negative effects of extreme weather and adapted fin/tech solutions to receive both accurate weather information and technical and financial assistance to act upon.

Norges Vel and NORCAP have decided to embark on a collaboration focusing on developing financial services to meet the needs of small-scale food producers. To begin with, the aim is to get a complete overview of the challenges among the target group, the financial services available and potential gaps or challenges between the two.

Purpose:

Develop insights on enhancing the resilience and adaptive capabilities of small-scale food producers to climate shocks through financial inclusion.

Identify viable business models for financial service providers to support populations affected by climate change in a way that benefit both financial service producers and its clients – in particular target producers supported under the Norges Vel programme.

Evaluate the sustainability and impact of existing financial products on accelerating climate adaptation and community resilience, with specific emphasis on rice farmers targeted under the NV programme.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

*Conducting a scoping study mapping of financial services providers with a focus on agriculture and collating a complete overview of the type of financial services offered by whom and with what conditions to rural lenders in selected project districts including their strengths and weaknesses.

*Develop a clear understanding of the current risks and barriers that the target population is currently facing with extreme weather conditions and how this affects their livelihoods, as well as current financial service providers limitations in supporting them in terms of type of products/services available and their accessibility (information and awareness, contracting products and services, effective use –including fin tech literacy, etc.)

*Assess to what extent climate services and data from climate service providers (including the National Met Service) would be useful to financial institutions, and how, specifically when it comes to exposure and risk assessment for clients in vulnerable situations.

*Coordinate with ongoing efforts from Tanzania-based partners, e.g. assess and possibly develop joint efforts to pilot financial services offered in a concrete project setting with a focus on climate resilience and adaptation (insurance, lending, models for accessing digital banking, remittances etc.)

*Assist in improvement/development of farmer resource centers incl. training on climate-smart farming practices,

*Assist in identifying collaborators for digital mobile application that may be used for resource centre for agronomic training professional services, weather info, market linkages etc.

*Improve understanding of current climate risk-related products and development of new systems such as weather index-based crop and livestock insurance, and also link it with climate shocks response mechanisms, if feasible.

*Assist in product development e.g., weather-based insurance for farmers; and testing and scaling up of alternative distribution channels.

*Develop Risk assessment tool that takes climate changes into consideration in loan application process.

*Participate in field surveys and other customer facing interactions that provide inputs to development of new and innovative products and solutions.

*Developing a joint funding proposal for further work and scaling up efforts when it comes to financial inclusion and climate adaptation. Consider expanding.

Qualifications:

*Master’s degree or equivalent (including proven work experience and skills) in relevant fields, such as innovative climate finance, climate adaptation and resilience, renewable energy, rural lending/financial services, micro finance, and broadly financial services.

*Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience from the financial sector, preferably from a private institution in an emerging market

*Experience from humanitarian or development sector is an added advantage.

*Understanding of how to develop and implement business strategies and products.

*Experience from working with small-scale food producers, with a focus on gender equality and innovative financial services such as credit for climate-resilient technologies, energy services, or investment in sustainable agriculture practices. Demonstrated field experience is desirable.

*Ability to provide access to information, weather-based insurance, credit for climate-resilient technologies, or investment in sustainable agriculture practices.

*Ability to identify and establish potential partnerships and collaborations to help improve the provision of financial services to rural populations, particularly small-scale farmers.

*Good interpersonal and communication skills.

*Proven data collection, research, and analysis skills.

*Experience of working in complex and volatile contexts is desirable.

*Fluency and proficient in English, and Swahili are essential.

*Experience in climate resilience agriculture supporting climate risk interpretation, and communication with solid skills in farm-level risk management through conducting qualitative and quantitative studies.

*Training and experience in gender equality, and Communicating with Communities (CwC), Accountability for Affected Populations (AAP), and Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA).

*Training & experience in communication for development (C4D) and implementation in C4D, social mobilization and behavioral change.

*Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences.

*Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and engage effectively with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.

Experience and regional exposure with the following are an advantage

*Training grassroots media in weather and climate reporting at the Regional Climate Centre level in Africa is essential.

*Experience with a round table of stakeholder’s approach (multi-sectoral approach including policymakers) at the RCC level is an added advantage

*Experience in community engagement and innovation in developing tools.

*Familiarity with climate change concepts, adaptation strategies, and mitigation measures is advantageous.

*Use of local languages, SMS, and grassroots meetings for weather and climate information.

*Generate articles on users of weather and climate at the national and regional level.

For more information about the project and expected outcomes, please see Terms of Reference.

The main competencies of a NORCAP expert are:

*Building working relationships

*Planning and organizing

*Adaptability

*Resilience

What we offer

*Rewarding work for a renowned global organization

*Access to a network of humanitarian, peace, and development professionals

*Join NORCAP’s team of experts and be considered for future assignments elsewhere

*A dedicated Staff Care Unit

Method of Application:

Submit your CV and Application on Company Website via this link: 

https://ekum.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2019/requisitions

Closing Date : 25th February, 2024.

Disaster Response Officer Job at Tanzania Red Cross Society

 JOB TITLE : DISASTER RESPONSE OFFICER (1 POST)

Reports to : Disaster Response Manager

Job Description

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Tanzania Red Cross Society is a voluntary humanitarian organization established as an independent National Society (NS) by an Act of Parliament No. 71 of December 1962 amended by Parliament of Tanzania in 2019. It is mandated to play specific voluntary humanitarian roles during disasters/emergencies, and peacetime as an auxiliary organ to the Public Authorities. Tanzania Red Cross Society was recognised and admitted to the membership of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in 1963. The TRCS Headquarters office are located in Mikocheni, Dar es Salaam.

TRCS is the largest and most dependable local partner in delivering humanitarian services in Tanzania. The TRCS has an active network of members and volunteers in all regions in Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar (Around 40% are women of more than 35,000 active volunteers.) Most importantly, because of its credibility, Tanzania Red Cross Society receives supports from a broad range of partners including the IFRC, the ICRC, the American Red Cross, the Spanish Red Cross, the Belgian Red Cross-Flanders, the French Red Cross, the Italian Red Cross, the China Red Cross and the Korean Red Cross. Other partners are UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP and UNFPA, the EU, USAID, CDC, BPRM, PACT and Pathfinder International. Tanzania Red Cross Society is looking for dynamic persons to fill the below vacancies.

Duty Station : Dar Es Salaam Age Limit : Not above 45 years.

JOB SUMMARY

Disaster Response Officer will support emergency responses by assisting with the management and deployment of emergency response personnel, facilitating inter-departmental coordination, supporting program implementation, and compiling reports. Additionally, the Disaster Response Officer will monitor early warning and global emergencies.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

*Screen the daily operations of emergency response programs to ensure appropriate response to context changes, mission, program, and beneficiary needs, donor positioning, lessons learned, and best practices;

*Facilitate compliance with internal and external regulations, all applicable laws, and contractual obligations.

*Assist in managing timely and proper reports (internal, financial, donor, special and other) and their flow including review, analysis, and compliance with deadlines;

*Coordinate communications between all TRCS departments/units including headquarters offices and the field; maintain open lines of communication with field staff ensuring that programs are properly briefed on TRCS mission, goals, and capacity;

*Collaborate with other departments to develop guidelines and materials for emergency response interventions. Develop DRT capacity statements and compile past Disaster

Response Team (DRT) experiences under a systemic program theme;

*Assist in the proposal process, which may include proposal writing, editing and proofreading, coordination, technical input, preparation for submission, submission, following through the approval process, and assisting in start-up activities;

*Assist in preparation of emergency situation status reports that describe response and recovery efforts, needs, and preliminary damage assessments.

*Assist to coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities such as evacuations, opening of public shelters, and implementing special needs plans and programs

*Support the Disaster Response Manager in developing and presenting material and presentations related to TRCS’s Disaster response work;

*Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organizations Code of Conduct, ethics with regard to internal and external actors;

*Ensure that there is enough inventory for immediate response in case of emergency;

*Collect, synthesize, and analyze information pertaining to humanitarian emergencies and the response efforts of TRCS, and draw upon that information to draft, edit, appropriately format, and disseminate a wide range of internal and external information products

*Coordinate closely with field personnel to harmonize information collection and respond to information requests.

*Facilitate requests between TRCS headquarters offices and field Disaster Response Teams;

*Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and levels of work assigned and are not necessarily all- inclusive

Qualifications, Experience & Skills required:

*At least a Bachelor’s degree preferably in disaster management, disaster response and recovery, urban planning Disaster/Crisis Management, Social Work, Community Development or an equivalent qualification in related fields from reputable academic institution/University.

*A minimum of 3 years proven experience in disaster response/relief interventions.

*Previous experience/exposure in working with Non-Governmental Organization (NGO’s), Community Based Organization (CBO) is an added advantage.

*Team player with demonstrated good communication, networking and negotiation skills.

*Demonstrated proficiency in Computer applications.

*Demonstrated skills and knowledge in report/proposal writing.

Method of Application:

Submit your CV and Application on Company Website via this link : 

https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/04OwmxbN

Closing Date : 25th February, 2024.

Field Civil Engineer Job at Tanzania Red Cross Society

 Job Title: Field Civil Engineer Officer at Tanzania Red Cross Society

Job Description:

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Tanzania Red Cross Society is a voluntary humanitarian organization established as an independent National Society (NS) by an Act of Parliament No. 71 of December 1962 amended by the Parliament of Tanzania in 2019. It is mandated to play specific voluntary humanitarian roles during disasters/emergencies, and peacetime as an auxiliary organ to the Public Authorities. Tanzania Red Cross Society was recognized and admitted to the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) membership in 1963. The TRCS Headquarters office is located in Mikocheni, Dar es Salaam.

TRCS is the largest and most dependable local partner in delivering humanitarian services in Tanzania. The TRCS has an active network of members and volunteers in all regions in Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar (Around 40% are women of more than 35,000 active volunteers.) Most importantly, because of its credibility, Tanzania Red Cross Society receives support from a broad range of partners including the IFRC, the ICRC, the American Red Cross, the Spanish Red Cross, the Belgian Red Cross-Flanders, the French Red Cross, the Italian Red Cross, the China Red Cross and the Korean Red Cross. Other partners are UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP and UNFPA, the EU, USAID, CDC, BPRM, PACT, and Pathfinder International. Tanzania Red Cross Society is looking for dynamic persons to fill the below vacancies.

Reports to : Program Coordinator

Duty Station : Kigoma Town, Kigoma Region

Age Limit: Not above 45 years.

Key Duties/Responsibities

*To ensure the timely and effective implementation of the construction works under various projects implemented by the TRCS/SRC partnership in Tanzania.

*The Engineer is expected to work in close cooperation with Contractors and their engineering staff in the field, as well as with Government staff (District Engineers, RUWASA) and report and advise the TRCS Program Manager in Kigoma Town Office Specifically, the Field Engineer will have the following responsibilities:

*Provide professional services required to oversee the design and construction of sites, working in close collaboration with the Government Engineers/RUWASA who are responsible for the projects, including but not limited to:

*Revise and produce detailed drawings, sketches and designs

*Review partners’ plans and specifications for projects for compliance with the standard (quality, national and international standards involved)

*Revise and produce (when needed) bill of quantities (BoQ) to ensure that they correlate with all the other technical documents

*Produce and check mathematical calculations related to surveying, drafting and prepare engineering calculations as appropriate, as well as topographic assessment if needed

*Provide detailed information and prepare calls for further technical support needed to the correct implementation of the projects

*Provide guidance on the technical requirements needed for bids

*Provide correct and accurate certification of works

*Manage the planning, organizing and development of all aspects of the construction followup works, including the monitoring, documenting, reporting and coordination, as well as supervision of contractors’ work.

*Ensure that construction activities are running as per plan, and specifications by carrying out regular field inspections, verifications, and confirmations of work in process and completed by contractors according to original work plans and other documents (contract, etc.).

*Provide expert guidance on the construction works to diagnose and anticipate defects and specify remedial repairs, assist with cost management and analysis and have a good understanding of the workmanship.

*Ensure that all materials and equipment related to the constructions meet the required standards and specifications, as well as the standards agreed in the contract documents (specifications, drawings, BoQ, etc.).

*Conduct meetings with construction company at field level to discuss all aspects of the project, and report to the management.

*Conduct meetings and engage all the Government Engineers/RUWASA to ensure that all the stages and works are implemented following their standards.

*Regularly report (every two weeks) to Program Manager on the progress of the planned and on-going constructions, providing detailed information about the follow-up done and suggesting guidance for way forward.

*Ensure field activities compliance with national water quality testing policy and health and safety requirements.

*Ensure that time action is taken to address any deficiencies in quality/safety/budget standards and provide solutions for improving the quality of work.

*Ensure an accurate and compliant certification at all the stages of the construction projects (design, implementation and interim certificates, handovers included but not limited to) involving all the parts.

*Assist in the administration of contracts and give technical guidance on bid specifications for project improvements if needed, in collaboration with the Procurement and Logistics Unit from TRCS Headquarters.

*Assists and guides project teams in the preparation and implementation of WASH and hygiene promotion community activities such as sensitizations, development of IEC materials, and other community engagement activities.

*Ensure and certify that all tasks are completed to a satisfactory standard before final payment is authorized by the TRCS/SRC partnership.

*Actively participate in the identification and writing of proposals based on the needs observed.

*Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the TRCS Regional Branch and the TRCS HQ.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills required:

Education:

*Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in civil engineering/water engineering

*Registered as Professional Engineer

*Possession of a registration as Graduate Engineer with ERB is considered an added advantage

Knowledge:

*Computer skills and conversant with AutoCAD/ Arch CAD/ EPANET / Hydraulic calculations / Structure calculations.

*Strong management of Microsoft Office package (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook)

*Knowledge of design and implementation of building structures

*Knowledge of solar panel installation, wiring, battery storage systems

*Knowledge of water projects (piping and pump mechanics)

*Knowledge of relevant safety standards and regulations

*Good planning and organizational skills

*Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff partners, contractors, local actors and other stakeholders

*Experience in working in an international environment and in liaising with a variety of partners at all levels of the hierarchy.

*Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Experience:

*At least 3 years’ experience in construction and WASH projects

*Previous experience in supervision of construction projects

*Previous experience in projects funded by international donors will be valued

*Previous experience in Kigoma region or other rural areas in Tanzania will be valued

Languages:

Oral and written fluency in English is mandatory

Travel and work environment required: – Office-based in Kigoma Town

Frequent field visits to construction sites within Kigoma region (Kakonko, Uvinza, etc.). Field visits will last between one to 3 days.

Competencies:

Values:

*Inclusion and respect for diversity:

*Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

*Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-today challenges.

*Adherence to Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and antiHarassment policies

*Empathy: shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies

-Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

-Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

-Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

-Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

-Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivational way.

Desired additional properties:

*Previous work experience in health-related projects

*Previous work experience with the Tanzanian Red Cross Society or other Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement actors

*Data gathering and analysis skills

*Have an excellent knowledge of relevant national and regional rules, regulations and guidelines regarding construction and WASH

*Proactivity, responsibility, creativity and originality will be highly considered

Method of Application:

Submit your CV and Application on Company Website via this link :

https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/kFOenuh4

Closing Date : 28th February, 2024.