Project Manager

Good Neighbors is an international humanitarian development NGO founded in Korea in 1991. It was granted General Consultative Status from the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC). The aim is to make the world a place without hunger, where people live together in harmony. In Tanzania it was officially established on 2005 and our efforts work towards creating environment where children’s rights are protected and sustainable development of communities through empowerment, leadership and ownership.

Good Neighbors Tanzania is looking for individuals to join our highly motivated team in the following role;

Position: Project Manager

Reports to: Country Director

Location: Songwe Project Office, Mbozi District in Songwe Region

Contract Duration: Sept-Dec, 2025, renewable by annual basis subject to performance, mutual agreement or/and funding availability.

The Project Manager will be responsible for direction, management, and oversight of all aspects of the KOICA Project “Securing Economic Safety Nets for Maize Farmers through a Grain Network of Cooperatives in the Southern Border Region of Tanzania (Songwe)”, ensuring that policies and procedures are followed according to organization needs and communities in general. He/she will be involved in operations, communications, planning programs, Design, and Monitoring and Evaluation (DME) as well as staff management, mentorship, and development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervision of the KOICA Project which includes;Day to day directions and monitoring of progress of work.
• Ensure office annual plans, job description and team individual plans are set annually and followed for implementation
• Assist on staff planning and recruitment based on office needs.
• Conduct staff performance evaluations according to organization schedules, requirements and procedures and support management in making decisions following performance results.
• Conduct weekly office meetings and assess status and progress of work.
• Prepare, check, review and approve reports, staff applications, work plans, BRQs, FSS and other documents within the department, ensuring accuracy, quality, donor compliance and timely submission.
• Ensure operation of the KOICA team, procedures and systems are efficient and implemented based on organization needs and requirements.
• Ensure that all KOICA teams act as an efficient and client-oriented for program and project implementation activities.
• Oversee endline study for the project.
• Coordinate and establish partnership with stakeholders including government and other relevant organizations in the community.
• Review and consolidate, and submit thematic/periodic reports, annual action plans (including Log frame, working budget plan, and yearly action plan) and activity plan of the Project.
• Planning, Implementing, and finalizing procedures and projects construction works including two storages/warehouses.
• Organizing meetings with the community, AMCOS, and other stakeholders relating to the project activities.
• Plan, execute and manage project development from beginning to end.
• Liaison with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Develop network and partnership with national/regional/international institutions, keeping abreast of environmental, economic, social, political and religious conditions in the country.
• Any other duties as may be required.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies, Community Development, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in community development projects, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Strong skills in project management, budgeting, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet).

Other Competencies/Attributes:

• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Strong organizational and motivational skills.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity.
• Commitment to community development and beneficiary-focused approaches.

Application Instructions:

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, please Click here to apply for the position on or before 27th August, 2025. When applying please attach detailed curriculum vitae containing complete names and addresses (postal, email, phone), together with names and contact details of three referees. All applications should be addressed to Country Director, Good Neighbors Tanzania, P.O. Box 33104, Dar es Salaam. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted through their active mobile numbers and email addresses. Good Neighbors Tanzania will not be responsible for transport or/and accommodation during the interview; there will be no refund for the expenses incurred. Good Neighbors Tanzania has a zero tolerance to any harm or sexual exploitation and abuse against any beneficiaries (or program participants). Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s shared responsibility and all GN employees and partners are required to adhere to GN’s Code of Conduct both during and outside working hours. Familiarization with and adherence to the GN Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all employees and partners, in addition to related mandatory training. All applicants interested to work with GNTZ must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause. Please Click here to access and review GN Safeguarding Policy.