Job Vacancy at Plan International – Community Engagement and Gender Officer, Tanga (October 2026)

About Plan International

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. The organisation works with children, young people, supporters, and partners to address the root causes of poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination.

For over 85 years, Plan International has worked to transform the lives of children in more than 80 countries. It supports children’s rights from birth to adulthood and promotes gender equality, inclusion, and positive changes in policies and practices.

Background

This is an anticipated project to be implemented by GIZ in cooperation with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Prime Minister’s Office for Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG), with implementation focusing on Tanga Region.

Subject to the project award, the contractor will implement activities under two main outputs:

• Empowering young people to address sexual and reproductive health issues.
• Improving the environment in which young people can make informed and empowered choices.

The project aims to help young people, particularly young women, make informed and confident decisions about their health and future. It seeks to address barriers to reliable health information, access to appropriate services, and social norms that may discourage open discussion of health and relationships.

The project will be implemented through four interconnected work packages:

• Work Package 1: Youth Empowerment – Strengthening young people’s knowledge, skills, and links to services through school-based and out-of-school youth clubs.
• Work Package 2: Community Engagement – Addressing the broader social and institutional environment through engagement with community opinion leaders.
• Work Package 3: Communication Campaigns – Implementing coordinated social and mass media campaigns.
• Work Package 4: Civil Society Support – Supporting local civil society organisations through a small-grants mechanism for gender-transformative approaches.

Key Responsibilities

The Community Engagement and Gender Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Capacity Strengthening of Civil Society Organisations: Lead capacity-development activities for local civil society organisations (CSOs) under Work Package 4, including training in grant writing, proposal development, and the implementation of gender-transformative interventions.
• Grant Management and Monitoring: Manage and provide technical support throughout the competitive grant process, including assisting selected organisations and monitoring grant implementation, results, and use of funds.
• Technical Guidance and Safeguarding: Provide technical guidance to CSOs on gender-transformative approaches, inclusion, and safeguarding.
• Stakeholder Linkages: Facilitate collaboration between CSOs, schools, health facilities, youth clubs, and community structures to strengthen coordinated project implementation.
• Gender Integration in Youth Activities: Support the integration of gender-transformative and inclusive approaches into school and youth club activities under Work Package 1, including providing advice on training content and facilitation methods.
• Coordination and Reporting: Contribute to project coordination, reporting, and documentation of lessons learned concerning community engagement and gender equality.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Team Leader and other project experts to ensure effective implementation and alignment of activities with project objectives.

Qualifications and Requirements

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, or a related field.

Professional Experience

• At least five years of professional experience in community engagement or gender equality.
• At least three years of experience implementing gender-transformative interventions.
• At least three years of professional experience working in an international organisation.

Language Requirements

• Knowledge of English.

Duty Station and Reporting

Location: Tanga, Tanzania

Reports To: Project Manager

Eligibility Requirement: This position is open only to applicants who already have the right to live and work in Tanzania.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official Plan International careers portal.

CLICK/TAP HERE TO APPLY: https://jobs.plan-international.org/job/Tanga-Community-Engagement-and-Gender-Officer/1451001433/

Application Deadline: 31 October 2026

Applicants are encouraged to apply before the closing date and ensure that their applications meet the stated qualifications and experience requirements.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Plan International is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. The organisation promotes equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

It fosters an inclusive working environment that values diverse people, perspectives, and ideas, while promoting racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights, and inclusion.

Child Safeguarding and Recruitment Notice

Plan International is committed to safeguarding children and young people. The organisation has a responsibility to ensure that its employees do not contribute to harm or place children at risk.

Pre-employment checks will be conducted in accordance with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. The organisation also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and may request information from previous employers concerning findings or investigations relating to sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment.

Important Notice: Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.