COSITA has on 14th February 2020 launched five year new strategic plan 2020-2024. The key strategic objectives to be dealt in the five year strategic plan among others are Women rights to ownership of land and other properties; Women and Youth empowerment programs towards poverty alleviation; Childern rights and protection, WASH practices and Enviromental conservation programs.

COSITA Board, management and members would like to express gratitude to all those who have taken part in the development of this Strategic Plan.

We are particularly grateful to those who assisted and guided us in sharpening our approach to achieving our objectives in line with our vision and mission. The Tanzania Human Right Defenders Coalition (THRDC) for funding support to the consultant in the development of this SP, and Mr Tumaini Mbibo for facilitating the development process of this Strategic Plan.

It’s worth noting that, this Strategic Plan is a living document; it is upon the management team to come up with detailed implementation plans and monitoring and evaluation frameworks for practicability of respective areas of operations. And where necessary upon major corrections, the COSITA Board, management and members will make changes to the SP as deemed fit.

Any shortcomings are those of the management and we would like to welcome readers and stakeholders to send us their observations.

The board and management of the organization would wish to welcome the interested parties to join hands whether IDEALLY, MATERIALLY OR FINANCIALLY to support  towards the successfull implementation of the strategic plan for the betterment of the NEEDY community.

COSITA has a pleasure to inform the interested parties that it has signed a 16 months project funding contract with UNDP/UNOPs  for the amount of TZS 49mil from March 2020 to June 2021. The project titled "Participatory Conservation of Community based Duru Haitemba Forest in Babati district, Manyara region. 

COSITA board and management is greatful to the UNDP/UNOPS for their funding support and we promise to successfully implement the project  to achieve the desired objectives thereof.

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