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Head Of Monitoring And Evaluation

NATURE AND SCOPE .
The Universal Communications Service Access Fund has been established under section 4 (1) of the Universal Communications Service Access Act No.11 of 2006, Cap 422, with the following objectives;-
i.To ensure the availability of communication services in rural and urban under- served areas;
ii. To promote the participation of the public and private sector in the provision of universal service in the rural and urban under-served areas; .
iii. To promote the socio-economic development of the rural and urban underserved areas;
iv. To create a framework for an open and efficient access to and use of communication and service in production and availability of competitive market;
v. To promote widespread provision of quality services at affordable rates and ensure that, rural and urban under- served areas have access to communication and information services at a reasonable and affordable prices; and
vi. To ensure availability of universal services by enhancing communications services access through private sector participation
The Fund is now seeking applications from interested competent, qualified and motivated candidates to apply for the following vacant positions:


2. Head Of Monitoring And Evaluation (1 POSITION)
Appointed by : Board
Reports to : Chief Executive Officer
Entry Qualifications
Holder of Master Degree in Business Administration, Engineering
Management, Project Management, Finance, Economics, or its equivalent. Must possess first degree in ICT or Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Must possess at least eight (8) years of work experience, five of which must be in senior managerial position in a reputable institution of the calibre similar to the Fund. Must have a strong knowledge in the fields of monitoring, evaluation and quality assurance.

Duties and Responsibilities
(a) To head Monitoring and Evaluation Unit within the Fund;
(b) To ensure quarterly reporting of performance information in accordance to the Fund's Strategic Plan and annual performance plan
(c) To ensure that all projects are monitored with relevant technical expertise to ensure the achievement of organizational objectives and targets;
(d) To ensure that the Fund's Monitoring and Evaluation Policy Framework is formulated , implemented and reviewed at relevant intervals;
(e) To establish measurable outcomes from the organizational annual plans, strategic objectives and specific projects or programmes and carry-out periodic reviews at the agreed time intervals preferable quarterly, annually and or after project termination or commissioning;
(f) To establish an organizational data-capture and quality standard framework as the basis for data collection and ensure progressive monitoring against the agreed outcomes for the Fund's operations;
(g) To undertake qualitative and quantitative 'surveying that provides information in addition to that captured at operational units and departments as required;
(h) To take responsibility for commissioning research and evaluation work from third parties when required, and to manage this relationship with such organizations, consultants or academic institutions to ensure that contracted assignments meets a set of pre-agreed objectives;
(i) To perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein; and
0)To attend any other functions as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer;
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested competent candidates for the above positions are invited to send their applications providing detailed curriculum vitae indicating three work-related referees and attaching all relevant copies of academic qualifications. The envelope containing the application should be marked on top indicating the position one is applying for. Hand delivered, e-mailed or mail-posted applications must be sent to the address indicated below on or before 8th May, 2015.
UCSAF is an equal opportunity employer.

IV. DEADLINE FOR THE APPLICATIONS
All applications should be received on 8th May, 2015 at or before 4:00 PM.
Chief Executive Officer,
Universal Communications Services Access Fund,
2nd Floor, TICl Building Kijitonyama,
P.O. Box 33114,
14113 Dar es Salaam.

First Issue Date: 10th April, 2015