Early Childhood Development Technical Advisor (Consultant)

About the role

Girl Effect Tanzania is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Development (ECD) Technical Advisor to provide strategic guidance on responsive caregiving and nutrition interventions. The role is consultancy‑based and will support the design, implementation, and evaluation of a Hilton Foundation‑supported ECD project in the Arusha Region.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on responsive caregiving and nutrition components of the ECD programme.
• Guide the integration of SBC messaging into community platforms such as Village Health and Nutrition Days and youth peer groups.
• Support capacity‑building activities for Community Health Workers, community leaders, and adolescent peer champions.
• Assist in generating actionable evidence on SBC delivery and adaptation strategies.
• Contribute to the institutionalisation of high‑impact ECD interventions within government planning.

Required profile

• Proven experience in early childhood development, specifically in responsive caregiving and nutrition.
• Familiarity with the Nurturing Care Framework and social‑behavior‑change approaches.
• Experience working in low‑resource settings, preferably in Tanzania or similar contexts.
• Strong analytical and advisory skills to influence programme design and policy.

Required skills