Project Manager for Marketing and Private Sector Partnerships

CRS

Job Title: Project Manager Marketing and Private Sector Partnership
Reports to: Head of Programming
Department: Programming
Salary Grade: 9
Location: Korogwe,Tanga
About CRS

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, regardless of race, religion, or nationality. CRS’s relief and development work is accomplished through programs in emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.

CRS in Tanzania works in close partnership with the Catholic Church and implements programs through local Caritas, and local secular partners, working closely with the Government and private sector. CRS has been helping poor, vulnerable families improve their lives through agriculture, nutrition, early childhood development, WASH, and health since 1962.

Job Summary:

CRS Tanzania is seeking qualified individuals to fill the position of Project Manager for Marketing and Private Sector Engagement for the SPICES (Protecting and Securing Investment and Capacity for Environmental Sustainability) project in Kilimanjaro and Tanga Regions. The project aims to provide farming families with the opportunity to rebuild their farming practices and adopt sustainable agricultural practices linked to growth and diverse markets to bring about positive changes in their livelihoods, livelihoods and landscapes. In partnership with selected smallholder farmers and private sector companies, the SPICES team will collaborate to design, invest and provide technical support to generate profitable business models in Tanzania to address local knowledge, local needs and ensure local leadership that builds on the experience in Madagascar. CRS will also work closely with the Catholic Church through dioceses and parishes to utilize some of its underutilized resources and assets to develop business opportunities that serve the mission of the Church and ensure income generation for youth.

Job Description As a Project Manager you will manage, coordinate, and monitor project activities and relationships with partners and other project stakeholders to support the achievement of the SPICES project objectives to advance the work of Catholic Relief Services serving the poor and vulnerable. You will oversee the development, implementation, and strengthening of private sector engagement processes including tenders and matching grants for joint investments with partner companies, business development services, small and medium enterprises, farmer organizations, and relationships with local and international buyers. Your project management skills and program area knowledge will ensure that CP delivers a high quality program and continues to work to improve the impact of this project.

Job Summary:

1. You will lead technical activities, budget management, monitoring and reporting through the full project cycle – initiation, implementation and closure – in accordance with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements and best practices.
2. Effectively manage and supervise talent. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide training, strategically plan individual development plans, contribute to the project staff recruitment process, and comprehensive performance management for direct reports.
3. Ensure effective learning is aligned with project activities throughout the project cycle. Support accountability by coordinating project evaluation activities following the MLO Policy.
4. Proactively identify issues, report them to inform adjustments to implementation plans and schedules.
5. Engage and strengthen partnerships related to agriculture and market systems, using appropriate use of partnership concepts, tools and methodologies.
6. Represent the organization with donors, INGO, UN working groups, relevant local partners and relevant local government and community actors for agriculture and agro-biodiversity.
7. Coordinate activities required to secure financial, material and human resources for effective project implementation. Conduct regular budget reviews and follow-up with partners on timely submission of financial reports to enable accurate monitoring of resource use.
8. Identify staff capacity needs and technical assistance needs of partner organizations and contribute to capacity building and interventions needed to support effective project implementation.
9. Assist in preparing trend analysis reports and disseminating findings. Review project documents to ensure that the project file is complete with all required documents and is presented in accordance with agency and donor requirements.

Basic Features

1. Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in International Relations or in the field of agriculture/agriculture would be a plus.
2. Minimum of 5 years of work experience in project management, preferably in the field of agriculture, market systems development, and/or private sector engagement for NGOs.
3. Additional experience may substitute for some education.
4. Languages ​​Required – English and Swahili

Travel – This position will be based in Korogwe, Tanga. Must be willing and able to travel up to 40%.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions.
2. Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders.
3. Delegation skills.
4. Ability to contribute to written reports that are practical, results-oriented, and service-oriented
5. Attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness in performing assigned duties
6. Recommended Qualifications
7. Relevant experience in grant management, preferably with USG or other public funders, as well as .
8. Experience in managing staff.
9. Experience working with stakeholders at various levels and fostering community engagement.
10. Ability to contribute to the development of technical proposals, as well.
11. Experience analyzing data and contributing to evaluation reports.
12. Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified applicants should submit their application letter along with their CV attached in PDF or Word format in a single attachment outlining their experience and suitability for the position to the email address TZ_HR@crs.org by 19 April 2025.
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 Employer

Female candidates, persons with disabilities and persons from other recognized marginalized backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. CRS Tanzania recognizes that many people do not have access to a university education, have limited ability to travel, women take time off work to care for families, and physical accessibility for persons with disabilities is limited in some workplaces including rural areas. In all recruitment, CRS Tanzania uses a merit-based selection process. This ensures that if a candidate does not have a university degree or many years of experience, their existing abilities and expertise are assessed and valued.