Field officer vacancy at WeWorld
Job title: Field Officer
WeWorld is looking for one (1) Field Officer for the EU co-funded project “KIJANI PEMBA – Strengthening Urban Eco-Resilience in Chake Chake and Mkoani”.
Job location
The Field Officer will be based in Chake Chake (Pemba Island).
Contract information
Position/Contract type: Full time – National Employment Contract
Contract duration: 10 months (including 3 months as probation period), with possibility of extension
Starting date: June, 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline for sending applications
May 20th, 2026
WeWorld reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications is received.
Organisation description
WeWorld is an Italian independent non-governmental organisation working in Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid projects in 29 countries worldwide, including Italy. The NGO carries out 128 projects reaching over 2.4 million direct beneficiaries and 12.3 million indirect beneficiaries. Children, women and youth, actors of change in every community, are the protagonists of WeWorld projects and campaigns in the following fields of intervention:
Gender equality
Prevention and contrast of violence against women and children
Migrations
Humanitarian aid (prevention, aid and reconstruction)
Food security
Water and sanitation
Health
Education and learning
Socio-economic development
Environmental protection
Global citizenship education
International volunteering
Project summary
The objective is to improve the individual and families’ living conditions in the main urban areas of Pemba Island and in particular in the settlements through:
Increased accessibility and connectivity in difficult areas;
Increased access to clean water, hygiene and sanitation,
Provision or upgrading public and social facilities;
Enhancing solid waste management system;
Strengthening sustainable integrated urban planning and development with an emphasis to gender related issues through capacity building for CSOs and Local Authorities (LA) staff.
The result of project is a more coherent and sustainable urban planning through an enhanced dialogue between LAs, CSOs and communities. Furthermore, by adopting environmentally sensitive waste management services and green small local businesses, the Action is also consistent with the selection of green and nature-based solutions. The initiative will be implemented in Pemba South Island.
Key objectives of the position
The Field Officer will be directly responsible for the Community and Gender component of the project in full compliance with the organization and the donor’s procedures, including planning, implementation and monitoring of the activities.
She/he will be directly assigned to the supervision of all logistics, financial, human and operational resources dedicated to the project in close collaboration with and under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and the Finance team.
She/he will report to the Project Manager and maintain effective relations and coordination with all project stakeholders at regional level.
Key responsibilities
The Field Officer will support field logistics, operational planning, documentation and administrative follow-up, in close collaboration with the project manager and support departments.
S/he will also act as daily field liaison between weworld, consortium partners, local authorities and communities in Pemba, facilitating communication, field visits, joint planning and follow-up of agreed actions.
Areas of focus will include the following:
Project management, monitoring and reporting
Plan and implement the community and Gender project activities in compliance with the project design and timetable.
Ensure that Community and gender aspects are respected in all project activities.
Planning, implementing and supervision of the beneficiary selection process, baseline and endline surveys, training sessions, meetings, awareness events, material distribution and all other project activities.
Ensure that all project documents are available in both soft and hard copies (attendance and payment sheets, MoU, minutes of meetings, contracts and agreements, activity and field reports, etc.).
Support the development of workplans and ensure effective coordination, timely and quality implementation and monitoring of project activities to meet deliverables in accordance with standards, timelines, and budget.
Conduct data collection and need assessment when requested by the Project Manager or Country representative.
Establish and strengthening strong collaborative relationships with schools and communities.
In collaboration with project assistant, implement project activities respecting the approved chronogram in a timely, efficient and effective manner.
Contribute to the systematization of good practices and lessons learnt.
Support Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and learning (MEAL) through routine, accurate collection and reporting of information on project progress and achievements.
Coordinate with local officers to obtain permit for construction projects, MoU, and ToRs.
Support the coordination among gender and protection component at school, community and district level.
Prepare Activity ToRs and reports on the termly base to be approved by the Project Manager.
Participate in project, consortium and technical coordination meetings, and prepare minutes, follow-up actions and field feedback for the project manager.
Networking and coordination
Build strategic networks with local communities, CSOs and Local Authorities at island level.
Ensure coordination of the project activities with all relevant stakeholders at districts and at the regional level.
Ensure project update and submission of reports to the Local Authorities, in line with the government procedures.
Represent WeWorld in stakeholder’s meetings whenever necessary.
Ensure WeWorld visibility in all the relevant meetings, conference, activities to be attended.
As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the Field Officer may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.
Qualifications, skills and experience
Diploma/Bachelor in a relevant discipline e.g. related to community development studies,Business administration,Social work, WASH, environment studies, etc
Excellent communication (writing and oral) skills and reporting skills in English
Good computer skills with MS Office Excel and Word,
Proven leadership skills and excellent social/networking skills, ability to engage with government, private sector and civil society
Proven organizational skills and ability to manage effectively multiple tasks
Monitoring and evaluation skills
Demonstrates integrity concerning WeWorld values and ethical standards (https://www.weworld.it/en/about-us/transparency)
Displays cultural, gender, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
At least 3 years of relevant experience in field implementation of development projects, community mobilization, local governance, WASH, urban resilience, environment or related sectors.
Assets/Added advantage
Strong knowledge of Pemba context and existing professional networks on the island will be considered an asset.
Previous experience in community engagement approach.
Valid motorbike driving licence and willingness to conduct frequent field missions across Pemba island.
WeWorld TANZANIA is sensitive to equal employment rights for vulnerable groups, so we particularly encourage applications from women and people with disabilities.
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