WEWORLD • INTERNATIONAL NGO CAREER OPPORTUNITY
About WeWorld
WeWorld is an international organisation working to help people overcome emergencies, secure dignified living conditions and access opportunities for a better future.
The organisation operates in more than 20 countries, implementing over 166 emergency response, humanitarian assistance and development projects. Its work particularly supports women, girls and young people as agents of change in their communities.
WeWorld's programmes span education, child protection, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), food security, cash and voucher assistance, livelihoods, civil society strengthening and other humanitarian and development priorities.
WeWorld in Tanzania
WeWorld has maintained an operational presence in Tanzania since 2010, implementing multisectoral, school-centred programmes in Dar es Salaam and Ludewa District, reaching nearly 25,000 beneficiaries, primarily children, adolescents, parents and school personnel.
Its programmes integrate education, health, nutrition, child protection and WASH, with particular attention to vulnerable and marginalised children, including children with disabilities.
WeWorld works with civil society organisations, government authorities and development stakeholders to strengthen sustainable, locally owned solutions. It is also an active member of the Tanzania Education Network (TENMET).
Its current portfolio includes initiatives in environmental sustainability, peacebuilding, youth engagement, inclusive education and civil society development, supported by the European Union and other institutional donors.
As its Tanzania operations expand, WeWorld is strengthening programme quality, strategic coherence, operational effectiveness, institutional partnerships, national staff leadership and sustainable resource mobilisation.
About the Role
WeWorld is recruiting an experienced Country Head of Programmes Tanzania to provide strategic, technical and operational leadership for its country programme portfolio.
Reporting directly to the Country Representative, the successful candidate will oversee programme quality, implementation, accountability, donor compliance, strategic planning and resource mobilisation.
The role also leads and supports programme teams, strengthens national staff capacity, coordinates with support departments, contributes to proposal development and represents WeWorld in strategic relationships with government authorities, donors, civil society and implementing partners.
Position Details
Organisation: WeWorld
Position: Country Head of Programmes Tanzania
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with frequent field visits
Reporting To: Country Representative
Key Collaborators: Heads of Departments and Project Managers
Contract Category: Expatriate (International)
Starting Date: As soon as possible (ASAP)
Family Duty Station: Yes
Rest & Recuperation (R&R): No
Application Deadline: 8 December 2026
Main Responsibilities
1. Programme & Quality Management
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight to ensure high-quality implementation of all country 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 activities and results.
- Ensure programme implementation complies with internal policies, donor regulations, national legislation and relevant international standards.
- Coordinate with the Head of Support Services and Country Representative to oversee financial management of the programme portfolio.
- Ensure timely preparation of high-quality internal and external reports, donor submissions and briefing notes.
- Strengthen coordination and integration across programme sectors, including education, protection, livelihoods, basic assistance and civil society.
- Integrate cross-cutting priorities such as gender, inclusion, climate resilience and accountability.
- Directly manage or support project implementation when a dedicated Project Manager is unavailable, as required by the Country Representative.
- Harmonise programme tools, methodologies, procedures and guidelines across projects.
- Ensure quality indicators are monitored and used to inform evidence-based decisions.
2. Strategic Planning & Fundraising
- Collaborate with the Country Representative to define and implement the long-term country strategy.
- Identify and assess programme development and funding opportunities aligned with country priorities and WeWorld's global strategy.
- Lead and coordinate proposal development with technical teams, support departments, headquarters technical coordinators and regional teams.
- Ensure proposals are competitive, technically sound and responsive to donor requirements and local conditions.
- Promote synergies between humanitarian response and longer-term development programmes.
3. Representation & Institutional Relations
- Represent WeWorld in strategic forums, donor meetings, technical working groups, cluster coordination mechanisms and consortia.
- Build and maintain relationships with institutional donors, United Nations agencies, international NGOs, national and local authorities, and civil society organisations.
- Provide strategic contributions to communication and visibility activities, including documentation, lessons learned and programme knowledge management.
4. Human Resources Management & Capacity Building
- Line-manage programme and technical staff, establishing and reviewing performance objectives.
- Promote accountability, continuous learning and professional development across teams.
- Identify capacity-building needs and coordinate relevant training activities.
- Support transparent, inclusive and equitable recruitment and staff management in accordance with WeWorld policies and national labour legislation.
- Strengthen communication and collaboration with MEAL, Administration, Logistics and Human Resources departments.
- Promote staff wellbeing, diversity, inclusion and WeWorld's standards of professional conduct.
5. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL)
- Oversee the design and implementation of MEAL systems across programmes.
- Ensure monitoring tools are available and programme data informs planning, decision-making and quality improvement.
- Coordinate with the MEAL Officer or Manager on evaluations, learning, accountability mechanisms and quality reporting.
The responsibilities are not exhaustive. Additional tasks may be assigned by the line manager, and appropriate handover is required before the end of the assignment.
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
- Education: Advanced university degree or equivalent in Social or Political Science, Development Studies, Economics, International Relations, Project Management, Agronomy or Business Development.
- Donor Knowledge: Knowledge of major donor policies and procedures, including those of the European Union, United Nations agencies, Italian Cooperation and ECHO.
- Language: Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Computer Skills: Good computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office applications.
Essential 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 writing and developing project proposals.
Required Skills & Abilities
- Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to perform effectively under stressful conditions.
- Capacity to work autonomously and proactively prevent or resolve problems.
- Proven organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining quality.
- Commitment to teamwork and positive professional relationships.
- Integrity consistent with humanitarian principles and ethical standards.
- Cultural, gender and religious sensitivity, with adaptability to diverse working environments.
Desirable Experience & Skills
- Previous professional experience in Tanzania or East Africa.
- Experience in both development and emergency programmes.
- Knowledge of the Swahili language.
Salary, Contract & Benefits
Base Monthly Salary:
EUR 3,190 – 3,790
Compensation follows the WeWorld Expatriates Compensation Policy. In addition to base salary, the package includes contributions reflecting role complexity and duty-station hardship, together with a housing contribution.
Contract Structure:
- First Contract: Six months, subject to verification of achievement against specific objectives.
- Second Contract: A further six-month collaboration contract, renewable following a positive evaluation of the first period and subject to available funding.
Annual Leave: 2.5 working days per month.
Flight Ticket: One round-trip air ticket every 12 months of service between the country of residence and the duty station.
Health Insurance: Covered.
Family Duty Station: Yes.
Rest & Recuperation (R&R): No.
Wellbeing & Inclusion: One day of paid menstrual leave per month. WeWorld promotes a positive and inclusive work environment based on psychological safety, respect and team empowerment.
Equal Opportunities & Inclusion
WeWorld is committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications and organisational needs, without discrimination on grounds including gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, age, family or parental status, disability or other status protected by applicable law. The organisation welcomes applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications directly through the official WeWorld recruitment portal.
Position: Country Head of Programmes Tanzania
Application Method: Online application through WeWorld's official recruitment system.
Application Deadline: 8 December 2026
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The employer may close the recruitment process before the advertised deadline if a suitable candidate is identified. Only candidates considered suitable for further selection will be contacted.
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