Job Advertisement: Rafiki Social Development Organization (Rafiki-SDO)
Introduction
Rafiki Social Development Organization is a development and advocacy non-governmental and nonprofit making organization working with children, youth, marginalized and vulnerable groups, families and their communities to reach their full potential by advocating for their rights and tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. The organization was established in January 2005 and registered under the NGO Act of 2002, issued with a registration number No.00NGO/R1/00226 to operate in Tanzania Mainland.
Rafiki-SDO is planning to implement a Mwalimu kwanza, Elimu Bora project, which aims to improve teacher motivation, professional development, attendance, and performance through capacity building, community engagement, and strengthened school systems.
To support effective implementation, Rafiki-SDO invites qualified and motivated candidates to apply for the following positions:
Available Positions
1. Program Manager – Mwalimu kwanza, Elimu Bora project (1 Post)
Duty station: Geita / Shinyanga Region
Reporting to: Executive Director
Job purpose:
The program manager will provide overall leadership, coordination, and strategic oversight for the teachers motivation project. The role ensures effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of project activities while maintaining strong partnerships with stakeholders.
Key responsibilities:
Lead planning, implementation, and monitoring of all project activities in line with approved workplans and budgets
Provide technical guidance to project staff and ensure quality delivery of interventions
Coordinate with local government authorities, schools, and partners to strengthen project implementation
Oversee integration of gender equality, inclusion, and safeguarding across all activities
Ensure timely preparation and submission of high-quality narrative and financial reports
Monitor project performance against indicators and ensure adaptive management
Support capacity building of teachers, school leaders, and community structures
Represent Rafiki-SDO in relevant meetings, forums, and stakeholder engagements
Ensure compliance with donor and organizational policies and procedures
Qualifications and experience:
Bachelor’s degree in education, social sciences, public administration, or related field
At least 3 years of experience in project management, preferably in education or community development programs
Strong leadership, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience in managing donor-funded projects
Knowledge of gender equality, safeguarding, and inclusive programming
Excellent report writing, communication, and organizational skills
2. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer – Mwalimu kwanza, Elimu Bora project (1 Post)
Duty station: Geita / Shinyanga Region
Reporting to: Program Manager
Job purpose:
The M&E officer will be responsible for designing and implementing the monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) system for the teachers motivation project, ensuring quality data collection, analysis, reporting, and use for decision-making.
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Key responsibilities:
Develop and implement project M&E plans, tools, and frameworks
Support data collection, verification, and validation at field level
Maintain project databases and ensure data quality and integrity
Analyze data and generate reports, dashboards, and insights for program improvement
Ensure data is disaggregated by gender, age, and vulnerability status
Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and donor reports
Conduct supportive supervision and capacity building for staff on M&E tools and processes
Document best practices, lessons learned, and success stories
Ensure compliance with data protection, safeguarding, and ethical standards
Qualifications and experience:
Bachelor’s degree in statistics, monitoring & evaluation, social sciences, or related field
At least 3 years of experience in M&E, preferably in education or NGO sector
Strong skills in data analysis (Excel, SPSS, or similar tools)
Experience with digital data collection systems is an added advantage
Knowledge of gender-sensitive and inclusive data systems
Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills
General requirements for both positions
Strong commitment to Rafiki-SDO values and child safeguarding principles
Ability to work in a team and under minimal supervision
Willingness to travel frequently to project sites
High level of integrity and professionalism
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