NATIONAL COORDINATOR – TANZANIA EDUCATION NETWORK

TEN/MET currently has an opening for a position of National Coordinator based in Dar es Salaam. Tanzania Education Network/Mtandao wa Elimu Tanzania (TEN/MET) is an umbrella national education NETWORK. With an aim of lin,king ICivil Society Organisations (CSOs) such as Community Based Or~anisations (CBOs), Faith Based Organisations (FBO) ~nd Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to support local community initiatives to advocate for quality basic education for all in Tanzania. Its missiol') is lO influence education policies and practices that promote acco~ntabilityl and ensure meaningfu. learning is enhanced to all people witho\:lt discrimination)

TEN/MET is a membership network with more than 200 national NGOs and CBOs, international NGOs, and district networks that are concerned with the promotion of quality and equitable education in
Tanzania.

Job Position: NATIONAL COORDINATOR
Nature of work: FULL TIME
Reporting to: THE BOARD
CORE PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The successful candidate will be the Chief Executive Officer responsible to the Board for overall design, planning, coordination, organization and management of TENMET's day-to-day operations ; accordance with the policies established by the Board.

THE ROLE
As National Coordinator, the candidate will lead, coordination and manage TEN MET's Secretariat and education network members. Therefore, the candidate 'rust have a proven track record in leading and managing development organisations and development programs and have experience of either being part of social movements or being an active member of the civil society. The candidate must have a proven record of accomplishment in leading and managing development organisations and development programs and have expJrience of either being part of social movements or being an active member of the civil society. S/He will adopt emp01ehng management practices, coordination and alliance building skills to expand and deepen partnerships, programmes and accountability in Tanzania. Actively committed to gender equity, the Network Coordinator will be value driven and a team player as well as strong financial managementl skills. S/He will have the perspectives, competencies, and policy advocacy work; fund raising and donor relations; regional and international linkages and a sound basis of organizational development. This is a senior position based in Dar-es- Salaam with frequent travel to the field and internationally. The candidate will be delegated to represent TENMET to the private, Government and NGO sectors on educa~on and related, issues and must have excellent communication skills in the English and Kiswahili languages.

EDUCATION:
A postgraduate degree in social sciences or equivalent experience, preferably with a specific training in education and some teaching experience.
A minimum lof ten years progressitely responsible e perience in the field of program management , with local or international NGO is required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required
Good knowledge and command Jf written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
Note: This is a challenging and professionally rewarding opportunity for a competent and committed' candidate in education policy coalition/network building related issues. A competitive remuneration parkage will be offered to a successful candidate.

APPLICATION MODE:
Mode of Application Applications together with:
• A current resume indicating present position/stat~s and where applicable, responsibilities ;past and current
• Day-time telephone number
• Letters from two referees (at least one from your last employer) should be delivered to:
The Chairperson, Tanzania Education Network (TEN/MET), 383 Mtitu Street, Upanga, POBox 13547,
Dar es Salaam. Or email: admin@tenmet.org
Closing date for all positions: Friday 30th April 2010 at 16J30.