COSITA has signed funding contracts from two donors for the implementation of two different projects in Babati Town Council as follows:

1. Funds for the sensitization of policy makers and community in general for building of Girls student dormintory at Ward level Secondary School. Tis is a three year project 2019-2021 by support form Women's Economy and Gender Support - WEGS (preveiously known as Women Economic Groups Councelling and Coordination - WEGCC).

2. Funds for empowering women on the rights to access, use and full control of land and other resources. This is a two year project 2019-2020, of which the the funding contract is signed on yearly basis by support from the Foundation for Civil Society - FCS.

COSITA board and management is greatful to the donors for their funding support and we promise to successfully implement the projects   to achieve the desired objectives thereof.

COSITA Resource Mobilization Plan 2017 – 2021

Executive Summary

Our organization, COSITA,developed a Resources Mobilization Plan. Our Resource Mobilization Strategy is motivated by our need to identify methods to mobilize resources in order to reduce dependency on Foreign Aid and Government support.We applied a variety of comprehensive resource mobilization strategic guidelineswhich enableusto establishresource mobilization vision, mission andobjectives are outlined within this document.

Resource Mobilization Vision:We envision “A resourceful organization for the poor, marginalized and vulnerable organizations”

Resource Mobilization Mission:We want “to fundraise and engage best talent through tapping resources from proposal development, membership fees, IGAs, corporate bodies, individuals and PPP (Private and public partnerships), for sustainable service delivery.” To achieve our vision

Key Focus Areas:

• Grants from Donors/ Partners
• Income Generating Asset via production and selling
• Corporate CSR (Corporate Social Responsibilities) Initiatives
• Income from Individuals via Membership fees and contributions
• Talent Management (non-financial) such as Volunteers

Key Strategic Initiatives:Engaging in strategic discussion with donors; proposal development and solicitation of funding from the corporate social responsibility (CSR); development of website and revamping social media to enhance marketing of organizational programs; within our organization; establishment of 4 Income Generation Activities (IGA); organize fundraising events; and strengthening the collection of membership fees.

We conducted a comprehensive analysis of the Income Generating Activities (IGAs) so as to effectively support our organization’s sustainability.The level of risk presented by each IGA has IGAs that would be the most viable projects for us to implement in order to generate 50 million through four IGAs by 2019.

NB: THE COMPLETE DOCUMENT CAN BE ACCESSED AT THE OFFICE

Matokeo chanya ya mradi wa haki ardhi kwa wafugaji Asili (Pastoralist Project) uliokuwa ukitekelezwa katika wilaya ya Babati na shirika la COSITA Mwaka 2013-2014 na 2015-2016.

kwa ufadhili wa Irish Aid kupitia  CARE International,mradi ulitekelezwa katika kata 9 na vijiji 24 vya wilaya ya Babati, Mradi ulikuwa unalenga kuwajengea wafugaji asili uwezo wakufahamu haki za ardhi, madiliko ya tabia ya nchi na usawa wakijinsia.

wafugaji asili waliweza kuwa na uongozi kwa ngazi ya wilaya hadi vijiji vikundi hivyo vilikuwa vinaitwa vikundi vya umoja wa wafugaji na kupata usajili halmashauri ya wilaya. 

mradi huu uliweza kuleta mabadiliko makubwa kwa wafugaji asili kwa vipindi vyote vya utekelezaji wafugaji waliweza kufanya utetezi na ushawishi wa raslimali zinazowahusu wafugaji asili kama maeneo ya malisho, njia za mifugo kupita(mapario), majosho pamoja na kufahamu haki za ardhi.

Kutokana na vikundi vilivyoundwa wafugaji asili katika wilaya ya Babati waliweza kulinda maeneo yao ya malisho na kuweza kushinda baadhi ya kesi zilizokuwa zinahusu kubadilishwa matumizi ya maeneo ya malisho na kuwa ya kilimo.  

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PROGRAM CUM M&EL OFFICER VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT Application released 18/08/2016, application deadline 20/09/206

1. Organization background:

Community Support Initiatives – Tanzania (COSITA) is a local non – profit organization located in Babati Township. The organization was registered under NGO Act, 2002 in December 2010, the main objective being to improve the livelihood of poor, marginalized and vulnerable communities in Tanzania Mainland.

1. Position Summary:

Monitoring & evaluation learning (M&EL) Officer for COSITA will work in collaboration with the Projects’ team. Under the guidance and supervision of the COSITA Executive Director, s/he identifies, plans, guides, coordinates, supervises and reports upon all areas that mark the achievement of organization objectives. COSITA is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and motivated woman / man to fill the vacant position, who will work with the head office in Babati with frequent travel to project areas.

1. Purpose of the position:

Provide technical guidance and support to programs to comply with COSITA M&E Data Management guidelines, standards and donor requirements.

1. Duration:

Two (2) years contract

1. Essential tasks and duties:
   1. Develops and updates monitoring tools as per programs/projects M&E plan and ensure use of appropriate tools in collection, compilation, analysis and utilization within the program/organization.
   2. Developing and carrying out small studies in collaboration with program staff, developing quantitative and qualitative research instruments and carry out action-oriented research, assist in the preparation of Terms of References for external and internal projects consultants for projects evaluations and during formative and operations research/baseline surveys.
   3. Data Analysis and Strategic Information by managing the program database, compiling and analyzing project implementation reports and evaluating them against work plans, project objectives, indicators and the budget for strategic planning, disseminating information about standards of performance in the project, developing project M&E plans and lead staff in developing monitoring tools including questionnaires, lead the implementation of M&E plans and ensure M&E systems are well maintained.
   4. Facilitates projects’ Baseline Surveys, Assessment, evaluation and (re) design functions.
   5. Using ICT devices Ensures COSITA projects’ key documents and significant achievements are uploaded and regularly updated and retrieve information for sharing and feedbacks
   6. Facilitate operational review within the projects and establish status of implementation and also recommendations for management action.
   7. Facilitates programs reflection/learning, documentation of best practices and most significant success stories are included in the reports and shared with stakeholders.
   8. Assist staff in understanding M&E guidelines and procedures and develop initiatives for staff capacity building and coordinate guidelines on M&E standards and criteria;
   9. In liaison with the Executive Director will be organizing and conducting periodic meetings, trainings, seminars and workshops on M&E processes with staff, local collaborating agencies, partners and stakeholders to discuss program/projects achievements, challenges, lessons learnt and ways forwards/plans of action.
   10. Supports and advises the Executive Director in providing leadership and management of COSITA programs

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:

Candidates with the above mentioned attributes and feel interested can send a one page application letter, detailed CV and copies of academic certificates to the Executive Director COSITA, P.O Box 558, Babati – Manyara – Tanzania;   or through email cositainfo@gmail.com not later than September 20,2016.

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by tel/mob phone or emails indicated in their cvs

NUTRITIONIST VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT

Application released 18/08/2016, application deadline 20/09/206

1. Organization background:

Community Support Initiatives – Tanzania (COSITA) is a local non – profit organization located in Babati Township. The organization was registered under NGO Act, 2002 in December 2010, the main objective being to improve the livelihood of poor, marginalized and vulnerable communities in Tanzania Mainland.

1. Mbulu Mwanzo Bora Nutrition Program (MMBNP)

Mwanzo Bora Nutrition (MBNP) is a USAID bilaterally funded program supporting the Government of Tanzania through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MoHSW) and the Prime Minister’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Governments (PMORALG) to lead, manage and coordinate the national efforts to improve nutritional status of children and pregnant and lactating women in Tanzania. Initially it was a five-year (2011/12 – 2015/16) program but has now granted an extension for further two years to 2018.

The project is led by Africare through USAID funding support and implemented by COSITA in collaboration with Mbulu District Council.

The overall goal of the program is to improve the nutritional status of children, pregnant and lactating women in Tanzania in order to decrease maternal anemia and child stunting by 20% in targeted regions. The program emphasizes strengthening the capacity of Tanzanian systems at all levels and across sectors to improve nutritional outcomes with a focus on community participation and integration.

1. Post advertised: COSITA as an equal opportunity employer, is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and motivated woman / man to fill the vacant position in the organization titled Project Nutritionist Officer

 Place of work: COSITA Sub-office in Mbulu district under the project tilted “Mbulu Mwanzo Bora Nutrition”

 Accountability: The Nutritionist will be directly reporting to COSITA Executive Director.

 Duration: Two years contract.

 Candidate’s required attributes:

• Bachelor education in Food & Nutrition, Human Nutrition, or nutritional related field of study
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience working with families/cares
• Highly developed integrity and moral character
• At least 1 year experience in a project(s) implementation
• Good writing and communication skills
• Good knowledge of the management of donor funded projects
•  Competent in usage of computer programs
• Ability to prepare and present project’s technical reports

2. Specific Responsibilities

1. Making direct interventions with families/communities in order to improve the nutrition status for children, pregnant and lactating (reducing maternal anemia and childhood stunting);
2. Working in collaboration with District nutrition Technical Facilitators (DNTFs) to closely supervise Community Health workers (CHWs) to reach project targets;
3. Offering information and counseling support to target beneficiaries and their families to improve their nutrition behaviors;
4. Preparing and participating in training workshops, supervision and team meetings as may be required.
5. Prepare quality and timely monthly, quarterly and annual narrative reports.
6. While Coordinating activities related to MMBNP, will as well coordinate the activities under COSITA objective for Child rights & protection (education, health, nutrition …)
7. To provide expert advice to the director on proper project implementation and use of Organization resources

 Candidates with the above mentioned attributes and feel interested can send a one page application letter, detailed CV and copies of academic certificates to the Executive Director COSITA, P.O Box 558, Babati – Manyara – Tanzania;   or through email cositainfo@gmail.com not later than September 20,2016.

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by tel/mob phone or emails indicated in their cvs

VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT

Position: Crop officer Tanzania Smallholder Sesame Production and Marketing Project

Location: Babati, Manyara Tanzania. Duration: Fixed three (3) year contract

Community Support Initiatives – Tanzania (COSITA) is a registered non profit making organization based in Babati Township, Manyara Tanzania. The main objective being to improve the livelihoods of poor, marginalized and vulnerable communities, through ensuring their participation in development projects, gender balance, social accountability, and Sustainable resource management. Cosita currently operates in Babati, Mbulu and Hanang districts.

The ‘Improving smallholder livelihoods through the sesame value chain (phase 3)’ project will connect 10,000 smallholder farmers with the sesame value chain, using best practice approaches to address the barriers currently facing smallholder farmers developed by Farm Africa, a partner organisation. The Project will have a particular focus on greater equality between men and women, while engaging young people in Agricultural value chain. The project hopes to increase sesame production in target districts by 50% and increase household income from trading, improving the implementation of policies supporting smallholder enterprises. The project also aims at improving the effectiveness of Tanzanian NGOs supporting agricultural development. Cosita is among three implementing partners, with support of Farm Africa and funding from Comic Relief.

We are seeking a Crop Officer to support implementation of this project with oversight of project field activities. They will manage the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of all aspects of the project with other project staff and partners. The officer will lead the formation and capacity building of the sesame producer groups to develop profitable and sustainable markets for sesame and to manage their sesame husbandry and production sustainably.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Crop Officer manages agricultural field activities and supports the Executive Director in providing leadership and management of this project. The project areas of operations are Babati, Manyoni and Bahi Districts in Tanzania, though the project office will be located in Babati District headquarters. We are seeking someone with a proven track record in the management of agricultural value chain projects particularly within NGOs in Tanzania. A minimum of five (5) years working experience specializing in crop management, rural development and or a closely related sector.

The post holder should have excellent project planning and execution skills, and strong communications and facilitation skills. Prospective applicants should have a degree in agriculture or closely related subject with a sound knowledge of the agricultural production, agricultural value chains and policy environment in Tanzania.

Candidates with the above mentioned skills and attributes and feel interested can send a one page application letter, detailed CV (not more than 3 pages) and copies of academic certifies to the Executive Director COSITA, P.O Box 558, Babati – Manyara – Tanzania;   or through email cositango@gmail.com not later than April 12,2015.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by tel/mob phone or emails indicated in their cvs