Country Head of Programmes Tanzania

About the role

WeWorld Tanzania, which since 2010 has run multisectoral, school-centred programmes in Dar es Salaam and Ludewa District covering education, health, nutrition, child protection and WASH, is looking for a Country Head of Programmes. Reporting to the Country Representative and working with Heads of Departments and Project Managers, the post is based in Dar es Salaam with frequent field visits, on an expatriate contract starting as soon as possible.

Key responsibilities

• Lead programme quality, compliance with donor regulations and national legislation, and supervise Project Managers, Grants and Programme Advisors and technical staff
• Prepare internal and external reports, donor submissions and briefing notes, and lead integration across programme sectors and cross-cutting themes such as gender, inclusion and climate resilience
• Define the long-term country strategy with the Country Representative, identify funding opportunities and lead proposal development
• Represent WeWorld in donor meetings, cluster coordination and consortia, and build relationships with donors, UN agencies, authorities and civil society
• Line manage programme and technical staff, coordinate training and foster inclusive recruitment and staff well-being
• Oversee MEAL systems and coordinate with the MEAL Officer/Manager on evaluations and accountability

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in Social or Political Science, Development Studies, Economics, International Relations, Project Management, Agronomy or Business Development
• At least 5 years of experience in humanitarian or development settings, including 4 years in Project Cycle Management
• Proven experience in project proposal writing and knowledge of EU, UN, Italian Cooperation and ECHO donor procedures
• Fluent written and spoken English; good computer skills, especially MS Office
• Desirable: previous experience in Tanzania and East Africa, development and emergency programmes, and Swahili

What we offer

• First 6-month contract subject to achievement of objectives, followed by a renewable 6-month contract
• Monthly base salary of 3,190 to 3,790 EUR plus contributions and housing contribution
• Annual leave of 2.5 days per working month, round-trip flight every 12 months and health insurance
• Family duty station, no R&R, and one day of paid menstrual leave per month