Program Officer (PO)

About Don Bosco Network Tanzania (DBNET)

Don Bosco Networks Tanzania (DBNET) serves as the technical coordination unit of Don Bosco Operations in Tanzania, dedicated to ensuring quality, efficiency, effectiveness, sustainability, and relevance in fulfilling the organization’s mission. With expertise in managing small, medium, and large-scale initiatives, DBNET focuses on Education (Primary, Secondary, and TVET), Youth Development Programs, support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC), Agriculture, and Employment Facilitation through its Job Services Office (JSO).

Additionally, DBNET incorporates vital cross-cutting themes in all its programs/projects/initiatives, including Environment, Gender Equity, Social Inclusion (PwDs), Human Rights & Good Governance, and Digitalization & Technology. All projects/initiatives are designed and implemented in direct response to the specific needs of local communities, with the overarching aim of enhancing the social, educational, and economic well-being of vulnerable groups, particularly young people.

DBNET seeks applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position.

Position: Program Officer (PO)

Job Location: Dodoma & Arusha

Type of Contract: 1-year contract (with potential for renewal)

Position Summary

DBNET is seeking for an experienced and dynamic Program Officer to join the team. The Officer will play a critical role in formulating projects, leading, coordinating, and monitoring the implementation of multiple projects in Dodoma region. This position requires a strong leader with experience in project management, donor relations, budgeting, proposal development, and community engagement. The PO will be responsible for ensuring that DBNET’s projects are effectively designed, implemented, and aligned with Don Bosco’s vision and mission. The Program Officer will oversee the project’s implementation, work closely with partners, stakeholders, and local communities to ensure quality results, accountability, and impact are achieved, and compliance with the donor’s guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Management & Oversight

• Lead the management in the need identification process, development of concept notes, and project proposals responding to the strategic needs identified
• Advise the management on aligning projects with national and regional development plans
• Lead in the preparation of project operation plans, Logical Framework Matrices, Risk management plans, and MEAL plans, in consistency with project objectives
• Monitor project activities to ensure timely and quality delivery
• Supervise project staff and consultants
• Prepare regular project progress reports and statistical updates for management and donors
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• Ensure adherence to internal Don Bosco Operational frameworks and donor guidelines

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships:

• Build and maintain synergies with NGOs, government agencies, enterprises, and other stakeholders
• Represent Don Bosco in stakeholder meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Collaborate closely with implementing partners to ensure harmonized project implementation.

Budgeting & Resource Management:

• Jointly work with the accountant in preparing budgets, forecasts, and managing resources.
• Monitor expenditures and ensure compliance with financial procedures.

Knowledge Management & Learning:

• Promote best practices, knowledge-sharing, and lesson learning across DB communities.

Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Support project assessments, surveys, and evaluations in line with agreed-upon deliverables.
• Manage results chains and adapt program strategies based on insights and data

Fundraising & Communication:

• Assist the fundraising coordinator in developing and implementing the fundraising strategy.
• Identify grant opportunities and contribute to proposal development and donor engagement.
• Document success stories, project success, and communicate with stakeholders

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Project Management, Public Administration,Social Sciences, or related field. A master’s degree in Project Management, Sociology,Development Studies, or Business Administration will be an added advantage
• Professional certificate in Project Management (PMP)
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in project and program management within the development or NGO sector.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, grant writing, stakeholder engagement, and team supervision.
• Strong understanding of the development context in Tanzania
• Experience working with international donors and managing multi-sectoral projects.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication (English and Swahili)
• Budget and financial management skills
• Proficiency in M&E skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team, under pressure, and with tight deadlines

How to Apply

DBNET is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Applicants are invited to submit their detailed application letter, resume, and certificates to dbinfo@dbtz.org before 28th November 2025, 17:00 hrs.