
Governance Structure of Vijiji Tanzania
Board of Directors
Until otherwise varied by a special resolution passed at a General Meeting, the Board shall consist of a Steering Committee comprising of the Executive Director (Chair), Vice President (Vice Chair) who is the director of Finance, and 3-5 Honorary Advisory Members from Governments or Universities, international agencies authorized officers. The board must meet in every 6 months to discuss the Finance and progress of the NGO.
Honorary Advisory members from the Government Offices and Universities will be invited and voted by the steering committee made up by The Chair / Executive Director, Director of Finance, Program Lead for children, Program Lead for Health accountant lead and Office Administrator. The Board shall be the policy-making organ of Vijiji Tanzania and any policy passed by the Board shall be presented to the AGM for ratification.
The Executive Director
The Executive Director has the key role representation role with the highest position within an organization. He or she will be appointed by the board of directors and responsible for managing the organization's daily activities and directing Vijiji Tanzania to achieve its mission and vision. He or she will give leadership and management and holds many responsibilities that are essential in maintaining the sustainability of the organization.
The ED will work with an assistance of the Director of Finance and administration Economic Stimulation Programs Lead for Agricultural support and small business support and enterprises. The Health Program Lead will work and supervise the Child Protection and Parenting coordinator, Program Lead as well as the RMNCAH coordinator.
Program Lead for Health will report to ED ensures an appropriate programme or project management framework is in place, incorporating the Vijiji Tanzania Gateway Review Process if required from Child protection and Parenting Coordinator and RMNCAH Coordinator.
Program Lead for Child Protection and Parenting Coordinator will report to Health Lead and responsible for making sure that safeguarding records are kept securely according to the organization’s safeguarding policies and procedures. The child protection and Parenting Coordinator will deigns the Parent education programs, Advocate for quality children education and Advocate for the quality children nutrition and support
RMNCAH coordinator will provide technical assistance through supportive supervision and mentoring to providers to improve fistula prevention, screening, repair, and rehabilitation, in collaboration with Regional Health Management Team (RHMT) and Hospital Management Team.
Economic Stimulation Programs Lead will report to ED plans the economic development of target communities under the Vijiji models of Implementation. The lead will provide the market trends to identify potential threats and opportunities to the local economy of the beneficiaries of Vijiji Tanzania. Economic Stimulation Programs Lead will be supported by Agricultural Support Coordinator and Small Business and Enterprises.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Manager (MERL Manager) is expected to provide technical expertise to ensure efficient, effective and timely planning and execution of the various project data management and data use. Develop the research environment that uses the MERL principles processes and activities. MERL Manager will be assisted by MERL Coordinator. MERL Officer will support the MERL Coordinator to collect data that is linked to key indicators for the purpose of informing program activities and reporting to the donor, and supporting continuous evidence-based learning and adaptive management in the process.
Director of Finance and Administration (DFAD)
Directing and supervising the development, implementation and updating of policies and procedures, appropriate of processes and internal controls that meet operational and management needs, and ensuring compliance. DFAD will report to the ED (Chair) to will oversee the financial progress and get assisted by Administrator /HR (technical, human, and conceptual). Under the direction and supervision of the Administrator and HR, the Office Attendant is an responsible for maintaining a hygienic and hospitable working environment by keeping the offices clean and tidy and serving refreshments
Accountant
An Accountant of Vijiji Tanzania is responsible to guide the steering committee in making critical financial decisions by collecting, tracking, and correcting the organizational finances. He or she is responsible for financial audits, reconciling bank statements, and ensuring financial records are accurate throughout the year. He or she will be assisted by Assistant Accountant in sending invoices and ensure all transactions have been accounted for accurately and on time.
Field Officers
Field Officer works at or oversees external locations where Vijiji Tanzania program activities occur. Field Officer responsibilities include making field visits and ensuring Vijiji Tanzania endeavors and work plans in the communities are successful. Field Officers may work under the instruction of coordinators’ work plans and Program Leads.
