Country Head of Programmes – Tanzania

Company: WeWorld-GVC

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (with frequent field visits)

Functional Area: Country Head of Programmes

Contract Type: Expatriate (International)

Starting Date: ASAP

Application Deadline: December 8, 2026

Reporting To: Country Representative

About the Role

Under the direct supervision of the Country Representative, the Country Head of Programmes provides strategic, technical, and operational leadership for WeWorld Tanzania’s programme portfolio. This position oversees programme quality, accountability, donor compliance, and implementation while leading resource mobilization, strategy execution, and staff capacity building across development and humanitarian initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Programme & Quality Management

• Lead and oversee high-quality execution across all sectoral programmes (Education, Protection, Livelihoods, WASH, Civil Society).
• Supervise Project Managers, Grants/Programme Advisors, and technical staff in project planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Ensure operations comply with internal policies, donor regulations (EU, UN, AICS, ECHO), local laws, and international standards.
• Manage portfolio finances alongside the Head of Support Services and Country Representative.
• Integrate cross-cutting themes, including gender equality, inclusion, climate resilience, and community accountability.
• Harmonize tools, methodologies, and quality metrics across all project activities.

2. Strategic Planning & Resource Mobilization

• Collaborate with the Country Representative to shape and execute the long-term country strategy.
• Identify funding streams and lead the end-to-end development of competitive, technically sound grant proposals.
• Build synergies between emergency response and long-term development initiatives.

3. Institutional Representation & Partnerships

• Represent WeWorld in strategic forums, cluster coordination mechanisms, donor meetings, and consortia.
• Maintain strong working relationships with institutional donors, UN agencies, INGOs, government authorities, and local civil society partners.
• Oversee communication and visibility efforts to capture lessons learned and programme capitalization.

4. Team Leadership & Capacity Building

• Line-manage technical and programme teams, setting performance targets and facilitating professional growth.
• Identify skill gaps and coordinate targeted training to empower national staff and leadership.
• Drive cross-departmental coordination (MEAL, Finance, Logistics, HR) while maintaining high ethical standards and workplace inclusion.

5. MEAL & Accountability

• Direct the design and rollout of robust Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) systems across projects.
• Use data insights and evaluation findings to adaptively guide operational decision-making.

Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications & Knowledge

• Education: Advanced university degree in Social/Political Sciences, Development Studies, Economics, International Relations, Project Management, Agronomy, or related fields.
• Donor Compliance: Strong working knowledge of major donor procedures and policies (EU, UN Agencies, Italian Cooperation/AICS, ECHO).
• Languages & Tech: English fluency (spoken and written) and proficiency in MS Office.

Professional Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience within humanitarian or development contexts.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in Project Cycle Management (PCM).
• Proven track record in successful proposal writing and business development.

Core Skills

• Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, resolve complex problems, and deliver under pressure.
• Strong adherence to humanitarian principles, cultural sensitivity, and ethical standards.

Preferred Attributes

• Previous field experience in Tanzania or the broader East Africa region.
• Prior experience handling both emergency relief and long-term development programs.
• Working knowledge of Swahili.

About WeWorld-GVC

WeWorld is an independent Italian organization working in over 20 countries to guarantee dignified living conditions, equal rights, and opportunities for vulnerable populations. Operating in Tanzania since 2010, WeWorld leads multi-sectoral, school-centered, and community-driven initiatives integrating education, child protection, WASH, climate resilience, and youth empowerment across Dar es Salaam, Ludewa, Zanzibar, and regional cross-border initiatives.

Selection may close prior to the deadline if a suitable candidate is identified. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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