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 seeking a Country Head of Programmes. Reporting to the Country Representative and collaborating with department heads and project managers, the role provides strategic, technical and operational leadership for the programme portfolio, ensuring quality, accountability and donor compliance. It is an expatriate position based in Dar es Salaam with frequent field visits, starting ASAP.

Key responsibilities

• Lead programme quality, supervise project managers and technical staff, and ensure compliance with donor regulations and national legislation
• Manage or support project implementation when no dedicated Project Manager is available, and lead integration across sectors and cross-cutting themes
• Define the country strategy, identify funding opportunities, lead proposal development and promote synergy between humanitarian response and development programmes
• Represent WeWorld in donor meetings, clusters and consortia, and give strategic input to communication and visibility activities
• Line manage programme and technical staff, coordinate training, and foster inclusive recruitment and staff well-being
• Oversee MEAL systems, monitoring tools and evaluations, and coordinate with the MEAL Officer/Manager

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 relevant experience in humanitarian or development settings, including 4 years in Project Cycle Management
• Proven experience in project proposal writing
• Desirable: previous experience in Tanzania and East Africa, development and emergency programmes, and knowledge of Swahili

Required skills

• Knowledge of EU, UN Agency, Italian Cooperation and ECHO donor policies and procedures
• Fluent written and spoken English and good computer skills, especially MS Office
• Leadership, communication, autonomy and integrity in line with Humanitarian Principles

What we offer

• First 6-month expatriate contract subject to verification, followed by a renewable 6-month contract depending on funding
• Base salary of 3,190 to 3,790 EUR per month plus contributions and housing contribution
• Annual leave of 2.5 days per working month, one round-trip flight every 12 months, and health insurance coverage
• One day of paid menstrual leave per month