Digital Project Manager Job Vacancy at World Vision International

Full-Time

Fixed-Term Contract

Organisation: World Vision International – VisionFund Microfinance Bank (VFT-MFB)

Position: Digital Project Manager

Department: Information Technology / Digital Transformation

Duty Station: Head Office, VisionFund Tanzania, Arusha

Employment Type: Local – Fixed-Term Employee

Job Category: ICT, Project Management and Digital Transformation

Posting Date: 4 November 2026

Application Deadline: 18 November 2026

Requisition ID: JR53788

Eligible Applicants: Local Applicants Only

About World Vision International

World Vision International is a global Christian humanitarian organisation with 75 years of experience helping vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. The organisation operates in nearly 100 countries, supported by more than 31,000 staff members. Its work is inspired by Christian faith and a commitment to transforming the lives of vulnerable children and their communities.

This position is within VisionFund Microfinance Bank (VFT-MFB), which requires effective digital transformation, technology project delivery, and innovation to strengthen its financial services and operational processes.

Website: www.wvi.org

Job Purpose

The Digital Project Manager will lead and coordinate technology projects and digital transformation initiatives within VisionFund Tanzania. The role focuses on digitising business operations, managing IT project implementation, driving innovation, coordinating stakeholders, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting staff adoption of new digital systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Project and Change Management – 50%

• Drive Digital Transformation: Propose and implement technology changes to digitise operations from front-end to back-end processes.
• Manage IT Project Delivery: Plan, execute, and monitor IT projects in accordance with the VisionFund project management framework.
• Ensure Stakeholder Alignment and Readiness: Coordinate stakeholders, obtain necessary approvals, document process changes, train staff, and ensure readiness for project rollouts.
• Monitor Performance, Risks and Outcomes: Track project progress, manage risks and issues, and conduct post-implementation reviews to ensure project objectives are achieved.

2. Digital Transformation and Innovation – 30%

• Lead Digital Change Initiatives: Drive digital projects by preparing business concepts, budgets, and implementation timelines.
• Promote Digital Innovation: Oversee initiatives that convert paper-based forms and processes into digital platforms.
• Supervise Project Implementation: Manage the daily execution of digital transformation projects, including Loan Management Systems (LMMS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, and interbank systems.
• Drive Digital Adoption: Ensure employees receive appropriate training, adopt new processes, and are ready to use digital systems effectively.
• Report and Coordinate Stakeholders: Monitor project progress, milestones, and outcomes, and communicate updates to stakeholders, management, and the Board.
• Ensure Compliance and Risk Management: Review proposed technology solutions against local laws and regulations, manage technological risks within approved risk appetite limits, and ensure accurate regulatory reporting.

3. Risk, Compliance and Ethics – 10%

• Promote ethical conduct and compliance by upholding the highest standards of integrity.
• Ensure full adherence to the Group’s Code of Conduct, applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines across VFT-MFB.
• Identify, escalate, and resolve risk, conduct, and compliance issues.
• Support fair client outcomes, effective operations, and a safe business environment.

4. People Management – 10%

• Oversee, motivate, and coordinate team members.
• Ensure clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability within the team.
• Facilitate effective communication and resolve workplace conflicts.
• Support staff development and strengthen team capabilities to achieve project objectives.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• A relevant graduate degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management, or an equivalent field.
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate.
• Basic to advanced knowledge of project management tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• At least three years of working experience in project management.

Additional Experience and Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Thorough understanding of VFT’s IT infrastructure, particularly banking ICT infrastructure, planning, and development.
• Self-drive, initiative, and strong communication and writing skills.
• Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to interact effectively with external stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
• Excellent analytical skills, particularly in systems analysis.
• Strong personal initiative, perseverance, and the ability to motivate and manage a team.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of financial procedures, banking operations, and related policies.
• Experience in project and change management within banking or financial services.
• Expertise in business process analysis and preparation of system requirement specifications.
• Understanding of payment systems, credit operations, and operational workflows.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Core Capabilities

1. Achieving Capabilities

• Ability to achieve quality results and deliver excellent services.
• Demonstrate accountability and integrity.
• Communicate information effectively.
• Proven ability to prepare and submit various project deliverables within agreed timelines.

2. Thinking Capabilities

• Ability to think clearly, deeply, and broadly.
• Understanding of the humanitarian industry.
• Understanding of World Vision’s mission and operations.
• Demonstrate innovation and the ability to manage change.
• Ability to lead and manage change processes.
• Proven problem-solving skills, leadership, and delegation abilities.

3. Self-Managing Capabilities

• Demonstrate Christian values in personal and professional life.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Maintain an effective work-life balance.
• Demonstrate maturity and provide strong spiritual leadership.
• Continuously improve and develop new skills.
• Act as a role model for other employees in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

4. Relational Capabilities

• Build collaborative relationships.
• Demonstrate respect for gender and cultural diversity.
• Ability to influence individuals and groups.
• Develop strong working relationships between VFT and World Vision Tanzania (WVT), including partnerships with other stakeholders.
• Build strong teams and work effectively with Boards.
• Manage multiple relationships involving the Board, World Vision, and VisionFund International (VFI).

Safeguarding and Child Protection

VisionFund maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards violence, abuse, and sexual exploitation of children and vulnerable adults by staff members or affiliates. The organisation strictly prohibits the recruitment of individuals with unsuitable backgrounds, regardless of whether their roles involve direct contact with children or vulnerable adults. All employees must understand safeguarding priorities and remain committed to ongoing safeguarding training.

Applicant Eligibility

• Applications are accepted from local applicants only.
• Candidates should be willing to uphold World Vision and VisionFund’s organisational values and safeguarding standards.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official World Vision International recruitment portal using the link below:

CLICK/TAP HERE TO APPLY: https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/WorldVisionInternational/job/Head-Office-VF-Office-Tanzania/Digital-Project-Manager_JR53788