Country Head of Programmes Tanzania

Coordinatore Programma-Diritti Umani

Descrizione

Position: Country Head of Programmes Tanzania 

Reporting to: Country Representative 

Collaborating with: Head of Departments and Project Managers 

Location: Dar es Salaam, with frequent field visits 

Starting date: ASAP 

Application deadline: 08/12/2026 

Family Duty Station: YES 

R&R: NO 

Contract Type: Expatriate (International) 

Working Context 

Since 2010, WeWorld has maintained a strong operational presence in Tanzania, implementing multisectoral, school-centredprogrammes in Dar es Salaam and Ludewa District, reaching nearly 25,000 beneficiaries, primarily children, adolescents, parents, and school personnel. These interventions integrate education, health, nutrition, child protection, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), with particular attention to vulnerable and marginalised children, including children with disabilities. Through an integrated, community-based approach, WeWorld seeks to improve children's access to quality education, enhance their wellbeing and protection, and strengthen the capacity of families, schools, and community care systems to respond to their needs. 

WeWorld works in close collaboration with local civil society organisations, government authorities, and other development stakeholders to promote sustainable, locally owned solutions. As an active member of the Tanzania Education Network (TENMET), the organisation contributes to national efforts to advance inclusive and equitable quality education in line with the Education for All agenda. Between 2017 and 2022, WeWorld also supported the Bunju Multipurpose Centre in Dar es Salaam, providing integrated psychosocial, legal, medical, educational, and vocational support to vulnerable children and young people, alongside family reintegration services. 

Building on its longstanding engagement in education and child protection, WeWorld has progressively expanded its programmatic portfolio to encompass civil society strengthening, human rights, peacebuilding, youth empowerment, and environmental sustainability. Between 2020 and 2022, the organisation implemented the European Union-funded SautiMpya project in Kigoma, Mbeya, and Mtwara regions, strengthening partnerships between civil society organisations and media actors to advance the rights and participation of women and young people. 

WeWorld is currently implementing a diversified portfolio of programmes supported by the European Union and other institutional donors. These include Kijani Pemba, which promotes urban eco-resilience and environmental sustainability in Zanzibar; Kujenga Amani Pamoja, a regional initiative advancing peacebuilding and meaningful youth engagement across Kenya, Mozambique, and Tanzania; and Pamoja Tudumishe Elimu, a cross-border Kenya–Tanzania programme supporting the retention, participation, and access of vulnerable learners to quality primary education. 

As WeWorld Tanzania continues to consolidate its operational presence and strengthen its programmatic portfolio, the organisation is prioritising enhanced programme quality, strategic coherence, operational effectiveness, and sustainable resource mobilisation. This requires stronger integration across projects and thematic areas, more effective programme oversight and accountability, and increased investment in national staff leadership, institutional partnerships, and country-level programme development. 

Purpose of 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, ensuring quality, accountability, donor compliance and effective programme implementation. 

He/She leads programme development and resource mobilisation, contributing to the country strategy, identifying funding opportunities, strengthening donor and partner engagement, and overseeing the development of proposals. 

The Country Head of Programmes leads and supports programme teams, strengthens national staff capacity, ensures effective coordination with support functions, and contributes to WeWorld’s institutional representation and strategic partnerships with government, donors, civil society and implementing partners.

Main Functions and Duties 

1. Programme and Quality Management 

• Provide leadership and oversight to ensure high-quality implementation of all programmes in line with WeWorld’s strategy and contextual needs 
• Supervise and support Project Managers, Grants and Programme Advisors, and technical staff in planning, monitoring, and reporting of activities and results 
• Ensure programme implementation complies with internal policies, donor regulations, national legislation, and international standards 
• Coordinate with the Head of Support Services and Country Representative to oversee the financial management of the country programme portfolio 
• Ensure timely and quality preparation of internal and external reports, donor submissions, briefing notes, and other reporting requirements 
• Lead coordination and integration across programme sectors (e.g., education, protection, livelihoods, basic assistance, civil society) 
• Lead the integration of cross-cutting themes such as gender, inclusion, climate resilience, and accountability 
• Directly manage or support project implementation in the absence of a dedicated Project Manager, based on needs and guidance from the Country Representative 
• Facilitate harmonization of tools, methodologies, procedures, and guidelines across projects 
• Ensure quality criteria and indicators are monitored and used for evidence-based decision-making 

2. Strategic Planning and Fundraising 

• Collaborate with the Country Representative to define and implement the long-term country strategy 
• Identify and assess programming and funding opportunities aligned with country priorities and WeWorld’s global strategy 
• Lead and coordinate proposal development, engaging technical and support teams, and liaising with HQ technical coordinators and the regional unit 
• Ensure proposals are competitive, technically sound, and responsive to donor requirements and contextual realities 
• Promote synergies between humanitarian response and development programmes 

3. Representation and Institutional Relations 

• Represent WeWorld in strategic fora, donor meetings, technical working groups, cluster coordination mechanisms, and consortia 
• Build and maintain relationships with institutional donors, UN agencies, INGOs, national and local authorities, and civil society actors 
• Provide strategic input into communication and visibility activities, including documentation, lessons learned, and programme capitalization 

4. HR Management and Capacity Building 

• Line manageprogramme and technical staff, ensuring performance objectives are set and regularly reviewed 
• Promote a supportive environment that encourages accountability, learning, and professional growth 
• Identify capacity-building needs and coordinate appropriate training for programme teams 
• Foster transparent, inclusive, and equitable recruitment and staff management in accordance with WeWorld policies and national labor laws 
• Ensure strong internal communication and collaboration across departments (e.g., MEAL, Admin, Logistics, HR) 
• Promote staff well-being and uphold WeWorld’s values and standards of conduct, emphasizing diversity and inclusion 

 5. MEAL and Accountability 

• Oversee the design and implementation of MEAL systems across all projects 
• Ensure monitoring tools are in place and data is used to inform programme planning and decision-making 
• Coordinate with the MEAL Officer/Manager to support evaluations, learning, accountability mechanisms, and quality reporting 

The duties and responsibilities set forth above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to perform additional duties requested by the Line Manager. Proper handover must be ensured before the end of the assignment.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Knowledge 

• Advanced university degree or equivalent in the field of Social or Political Science, Development Studies, Economics, International relations, Project Management, Agronomy, Business development
• Knowledge of main donors’ policies and procedures (EU, UN Agencies, Italian Cooperation, ECHO) 
• Fluent in written and spoken English 
• Good computer skills, in particular MS Office package 

 Professional experience 

• At least 5 years of relevant working experience in humanitarian or development settings 
• At least 4 years of experience in Project Cycle Management 
• Proven experience in project proposal writing 

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS 

• Previous experience in Tanzania and East Africa 
• Previous experience in Development and Emergency programmes 
• Knowledge of the Swahili language 

HOW TO APPLY 

The recruitment process may be closed early if a suitable candidate is found.  

Due to the large number of applications, we apologise in advance and will only respond to those profiles deemed suitable for the role.