Project Coordinator - Clean Cooking RBF Programme

About the role

SNV Tanzania is looking for a Project Coordinator to lead the implementation of a clean cooking Results-Based Financing (RBF) programme. The project accelerates the uptake of higher-tier clean cooking solutions by strengthening local HTC companies through performance-based incentives paid only after verified results. The coordinator manages the programme's day-to-day operations, including performance monitoring, results verification and incentive disbursements, and represents SNV in sector forums.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the RBF programme in line with its design, objectives, results framework and approved workplan.
• Operationalise the RBF mechanism, including implementation manuals, selection criteria, competitive award processes and the programme launch.
• Oversee grants and financing instruments, ensuring due diligence, contracting, financial controls and compliance.
• Provide technical and managerial oversight of participating HTC companies and support them to reach agreed milestones.
• Oversee results verification and performance-based disbursements.
• Manage programme finances, including budget oversight, expenditure monitoring, forecasting and reporting.
• Set up monitoring systems to track performance, identify risks and trigger corrective action.
• Supervise programme staff, including performance management, coaching and annual appraisals.
• Coordinate with HTC companies, government institutions, financial institutions and verification agencies.
• Represent SNV in sector meetings and forums and promote the programme.

Required profile

• Master's degree, MBA or other advanced degree; a post-graduate qualification in an energy-related field is an advantage.
• At least 7 years of senior experience with complex development programmes.
• Demonstrated experience managing funds, preferably in the promotion of improved cooking technologies.
• Understanding of the improved cooking market in Tanzania and of RBF facilities aimed at market stimulation.
• Understanding of success factors of for-profit businesses.
• Experience managing reporting relationships with donors, government stakeholders and businesses is highly desirable.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Kiswahili.

Applications require a 250-character answer about RBF experience, a CV (max 3 pages) and a one-page motivation letter stating expected salary. The deadline is 23 November 2026, with a desired start date of January 2027.