Job Region: Tanzania

JOB DESCRIPTION – SENIOR PROTECTION AND INCLUSION OFFICER (SPIO)
Grade:                    F9
Duty Station:             Kigoma Region, Tanzania
Department:               Programmes
Responsible to:         Head of Programmes
Responsible for:       Humanitarian Programme Staff
 
INTRODUCTION
HelpAge Tanzania (HAT) is a national non-governmental organisation registered in Tanzania Mainland under the Non-Governmental Organisations Act of 2022 and compliant in Zanzibar under the Business Entities Registration Act No. 12 of 2012.
HAT envisions a society of equal opportunities where older people and persons with disabilities are empowered, healthy, informed, and protected. HAT works in partnership with Older People’s Forums, Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), government institutions, UN agencies, humanitarian and development partners, academic and faith-based institutions across Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar.
In the humanitarian context, Tanzania hosts over 209,000 refugees from Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo, mainly in Nduta and Nyarugusu refugee camps in Kigoma Region. A significant proportion are older people and Persons with Specific Needs (PSNs). Since 2015, HAT has implemented inclusive humanitarian programmes in refugee camps and host communities, focusing on protection, assistance, and dignity for older people and people with disabilities.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Senior Protection and Inclusion Officer (SPIO) is responsible for the design, planning, implementation, management, and administration of HelpAge Tanzania’s inclusive humanitarian and protection programmes in refugee camps and host communities in Kigoma Region.
The post holder will provide strategic leadership on protection and inclusion of People with Specific Needs (PSNs), particularly older people and persons with disabilities, and will actively engage national and international humanitarian actors to strengthen inclusive humanitarian responses. The SPIO will also build the capacity of national staff and local implementing partners to ensure sustainability of inclusive humanitarian programming.
The SPIO is a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and will participate actively in management, strategic planning, and organisational decision-making processes.
SCOPE OF THE ROLE
The position is based in Kigoma Region and has overall responsibility for managing the HAT field office and overseeing the Inclusive Humanitarian Programme implemented in refugee camps and host communities.
The post holder will:

Lead the design, planning, implementation, and monitoring of humanitarian and protection projects
Provide timely and high-quality donor and internal reports in line with HAT standards
Provide strategic analysis and information to the Head of Programmes and Executive Director to inform advocacy, lobbying, and resource mobilisation
Represent HAT in humanitarian coordination, protection, and inclusion platforms at regional and national levels

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY TASKS
Strategic Leadership and Coordination

Provide strategic leadership for inclusive humanitarian and protection programming in line with international humanitarian principles and standards
Ensure all programmes are aligned with national refugee response frameworks and coordinated with government authorities, UN agencies (e.g. UNHCR, WFP), and humanitarian actors
Represent HAT in humanitarian coordination forums, protection working groups, and inter-agency meetings
Lead advocacy efforts to promote inclusion of older people and people with disabilities in humanitarian policies and programmes

 
Programme Design, Implementation and Quality Assurance

Lead the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of inclusive humanitarian and protection programmes in refugee camps and host communities
Ensure integration of protection, inclusion, gender, accountability, resilience, DRR, and community-based approaches across all programmes
Develop and oversee programme work plans, budgets, implementation schedules, and monitoring systems
Ensure compliance with HAT policies, donor requirements, and humanitarian standards
Lead programme reviews and ensure learning and corrective actions are applied

Emergency Preparedness and Response

Actively contributes to emergency preparedness, contingency planning, and rapid response initiatives
Support inter-agency emergency assessments and response planning with a strong focus on the needs of older people and PSNs
Ensure humanitarian programming is integrated across the emergency response cycle and linked to resilience and recovery

Proposal Development and Resource Mobilisation

Identify humanitarian funding opportunities and support development of high-quality concept notes, proposals, and budgets
Lead identification of funding gaps and contribute to fundraising strategies for humanitarian and protection programming
Ensure learning from evaluations and monitoring informs future programme design

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

Ensure effective MEAL systems are in place for humanitarian and protection programmes
Promote accountability to affected populations through feedback and complaints mechanisms
Ensure programme learning is documented, shared, and used to improve quality and advocacy

Staff Management and Capacity Development

Manage and supervise humanitarian programme staff in Kigoma, ensuring clear roles, performance management, and staff development
Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to strengthen staff and partner capacity on protection and inclusion
Ensure compliance with HAT HR policies, staff safety, and duty of care standards

Safeguarding and Protection Standards
The post holder is responsible for:

Ensuring safeguarding and protection principles are fully embedded across humanitarian programmes
Preventing harm, abuse, and exploitation by staff, partners, and programmes
Reporting safeguarding concerns through HAT’s internal mechanisms
Promoting community participation in programme design and complaints response mechanisms

HAT KEY POLICIES
The post holder will comply with and sign all HAT policies, including but not limited to:

Financial Policy and Procedures
Code of Conduct
Safety and Security Policy
Serious Incident Reporting Policy
Human Resources Policy

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education / Qualifications

Master’s degree in social sciences, Humanitarian Studies, Disaster/Conflict Management, or related field

Experience (Essential)

Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing humanitarian or protection programmes
Strong experience in refugee or displacement contexts
Proven leadership in staff management and partner capacity development
Experience working with UN agencies, government, and humanitarian coordination mechanisms
Demonstrated experience in proposal development, donor reporting, and budget management

Skills and Knowledge

Strong understanding of humanitarian principles, protection, inclusion, and accountability
Excellent communication, representation, and advocacy skills
Ability to work in complex and challenging environments
Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills
Willingness to travel frequently and at short notice

Desirable

Experience working with older people and persons with disabilities
Knowledge of refugee protection frameworks
Ability to speak Kirundi and/or French

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Medical Science and Technology (UMST)
UMST is an international university established in 1996 in Sudan and now operating in Rwanda (full independent) and Saudi Arabia (a campus). Now UMST is in Dar es Salaam at Plot Number 196 B Block ‘A’ Boko – Ununio.
UMST is intending to start Doctor of Medicine programme from academic year 2026/2027, upon obtaining a permit to enrol students from the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).
We hereby invite suitably qualified and interested candidates to apply for the teaching and administrative positions listed below, provided they meet the following minimum requirements:
Teaching positions
Applications are invited for the following posts:

Anatomy & Histology (3 masters, 1PhD)
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (1 masters, 1PhD)
Physiology (1 masters, 1PhD)
ICT and Communication Skills (1 masters)
Microbiology and Immunology (1 masters, 1PhD)
Pathology (1 masters, 1PhD)
Parasitology and Medical Entomology (1 masters, 1PhD)
Basic and Clinical Pharmacology (1 masters, 1PhD)
Community Medicine (1PhD)
Epidemiology and Biostatistics (1 masters, 1PhD)
Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine (2 MMed/PhD)
Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) (2 MMed/PhD)
Internal Medicine (2 MMed/PhD)
Obstetrics and Gynaecology (2 MMed/PhD)
Ophthalmology (2 MMed/PhD)
Paediatrics and Child Health (2 MMed/PhD)
Psychiatry and Mental Health (2 MMed/PhD)
General Surgery (2 MMed/PhD)
Orthopaedics and Traumatology (2 MMed/PhD)
Radiology and Medical Imaging (2 MMed/PhD)
and Emergency Medicine (2 MMed/PhD)

Administrative positions
Applications are invited for the following posts:

Dean of Student Affairs (Master’s degree required)
Academic Officer
Laboratory Scientists (3 positions)
Librarians (2 positions)
and IT Expert (1 position)

NOTE: All applicants for teaching positions shall be required to possess a minimum G.P.A. of 4.0 at the master’s degree level and a minimum G.P.A. of 3.5 at the bachelor’s degree level as a mandatory qualification criterion.
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Qualifications
Diploma or Bachelor degree in Education, Community Development, Psychology, Sociology, HR and any other related field.
Previous experience in roles where rural outreach, recruitment and training was done.
Ability to tap into local networks, leveraging community connections, and local job boards to find candidates.
Ability to position the company as an attractive local employer.
Ability to develop tailored recruitment strategies and training guide to attract and train candidates.
Experience in conducting in-person interviews and trainings.
Ability to assess candidates for both technical skills and cultural fit within the community-oriented nature of rural work environments.
Ability to manage the full recruitment cycle in a rural environment where resources may be more limited.
Effective planning and prioritization to ensure timely and efficient hiring processes, even with fewer candidates.
Strong problem-solving skills to handle challenges like long hiring timelines, training and/or limited local candidate pools.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to establish trust within a close-knit community.
Familiarity with local languages or dialects can be a huge asset, especially in remote/rural areas.
Ability to work independently, interact with people of different backgrounds, cultures, languages and to travel frequently to remote locations.
Job role
Company Overview:
Jaza is working to power Sub-Saharan Africa. We build solar-powered shops which charge batteries customers use to power their homes. Since 2022, we’ve achieved over 4 million battery swaps, providing approximately 225,000 people access to clean, affordable energy.
We employ women from each community (known as Jaza Stars) to run the service, empowering our team to become leaders, entrepreneurs and drivers of economic growth within their communities. For more information on what we are building, check out www.jazaenergy.com and watch the video the BBC made about Jaza here.
Position Overview:
The Junior Training Coordinator play a vital role in finding, Training and onboarding the Jaza stars (Jaza shop attendants). Jaza Stars are local women who manage and run our energy hubs in rural communities. As the face and force of Jaza, they are at the frontline of delivering clean, affordable energy to underserved areas while building meaningful relationships with our customers.
Responsibilities:
Ensure that open Jaza Star positions for new sites in Expansion are advertised extensively.
Monitor the number of interested candidates during Jaza Stars recruitment and ensuring that it meets the set criteria for interviews and training to be conducted
Ensure that all necessary arrangements for interviewing and training process are made for each site in the expansion pipeline
Conduct interviews, classroom training and on-site training for possible Jaza Star recruits
Identify possible areas of concentration for training for the Jaza Star recruits and recommend inputs to the training materials
Ensure that all onboarding action items for new recruits are followed and all necessary documentation is filled appropriately. This includes:
Ensuring that they are registered on the Dashboard and set their accounts on the Star App
Requesting for employment agreement from the HR department, sign and share back for filling
Uploading the Jaza Star registry with the new recruit details
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Quality of market intelligence information to support credit analysis.
Quality of credit reports for credit committee reviews
Adequacy of personal competence to effectively perform Credit analysis tasks.
Quality of credit portfolio information and credit portfolio maintenance
Minimization of exposures to and impact of risks associated with KYC and AML.
Consistency in adherence to and application of established policies, processes, procedures and tools to achieve optimal efficiency, compliance and cost containment.
Conduct periodic economic analysis, industry studies, self-assessment and stress tests and recommend strategy and plans of action vis a vis the bank’s credit portfolio.
Proactive monitoring of the credit portfolio to ensure early detection of problem credits.
Undertake annual review of security documentation for all corporate accounts.
Responsible for delivering a service to customers that matches the Bank’s mission statement

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Review of credit requests including review of financial and credit information provided in respect to the corporate clients.
With the support of the Relationship Manager, prepare credit applications commensurate with credit policy for both facility renewals and on-boarding of new facilities
Be conversant with the KYC requirements. Undertake actions to ensure compliance. Exercise due care and diligence in ensuring all AML and KYC requirements are complied with
Maintain financial information on loan accounts including financial covenants, spreads and interim reports.
Monitor and ensure that there is no excesses that are not approved for both assets and liability customers

 
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Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
The Key Purpose of this role is to lead the shift-based team/s in the execution of the production plan to the required performance criteria (QCDSM)
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
MAINTAIN A SAFE AND HEALTH WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Comply with safety, health and environmental procedures and legislation
Maintain safety and housekeeping standards

OPTIMISE PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE & PROCESSES:

Ensure Packaging Efficiencies attained {GLY, OSE, LEF and Others).
Manages shift in accordance with VPO tools and principles
Manages shift to achieve production plan within the allowed costs
Co-ordinate scheduled maintenance and autonomous operations
Monitor and co-ordinate production processes to within budget.
Interpret and implement the production plan for shift.
Ensure and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

PERFORM ADMINISTRATION:

Ensure application of admin systems and procedures.
Administer conditions of employment for team members.
Contribute to self and team development.
Prepare and control budgets.

INITIATE AND FACILITATE TEAM PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING:

Apply problem solving and decision-making techniques and principles.
Facilitate team problem solving.

MANAGE HUMAN RESOURCES:

Develop employees.
Ensure a healthy industrial relations climate.
Manage and apply people policies and practices.

OPTIMISE TEAM PERFORMANCE:

Facilitate effective team dynamics.
Implement performance management and OPR processes
Communicate effectively in the workplace.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

 Be able to work shifts
Ability to make decisions
Be a team-player as well as an effective leader
Attention to detail, Computer literate
Bias for action/comfortable with initiating action
Able to lead meetings and make presentations
Analytical and systematic thinking ability, to enable effective problem solving
Sound communication skills
Ability to manage people as well as ability to drive performance through the VPO tools
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to facilitate problem solving in a team forum
High level of resilience and ability to operate in a high pressure environment
Ability to manage raw materials and FGS as per standard procedures

Minimum Requirements:
Education:

Min – Post Matric Tertiary Qualification e.g. National Diploma or equivalent in engineering

Training: 

Min – 3 months on the job training
Completion of a ABInbev packaging Traineeship (Desirable but not essential)

Experience:

Min – SAP (Where applicable) and Voyager Plant Optimisation (VPO); Experience in a packaging process environment; Supervisory level experience
Minimum 2 years in FMCG environment
Experience of managing and running a high-speed packaging line would be highly advantageous

Additional Information:

BAND: VIII

ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with SAB/ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements.
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Job Description :
Job Title: Technical Operator – Serengeti Breweries Limited
Reports To: Brewing Manager
About the Company;
Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) is a fully integrated beverage business in Diageo Africa (supply and demand for beer and spirits) It is a subsidiary of East Africa Breweries Limited (EABL), the largest business unit in Diageo Africa and the second largest listed company on the NSE in Kenya. SBL operates exclusively in Tanzania and is the second largest beer company.
SBL was incorporated in 1988 as Associated Breweries Limited and changed its name to Serengeti Breweries Limited in 2002 and commenced commercial operations in 1996 with one brewery in Dar es Salaam. 51% of the company was acquired by EABL in October 2010 and has three breweries located in Dar es Salaam, Mwanza and Moshi.
SBL flagship brand is Serengeti Premium Lager. Other brands in the portfolio include Guinness and Pilsner. SBL is also the distributor of several global Diageo international renowned spirits brands such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Gordon’s, Bailey’s and Captain Morgan.
About the Role;
Responsible for operating and supervising brewing equipment to ensure consistent beer quality and production efficiency. Supports daily brewing targets, routine maintenance, and continuous improvement while adhering to safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
Purpose of Role
Responsible for brewing operations on machine operations, maintenance and process management to ensure quality at source safely.
Dimensions:
To support SBL in achieving its strategic business objectives
Complexity
SBL operates in a competitive environment and in a vast geography. The main player in the beer industry is Tanzania Breweries Ltd. (TBL), a subsidiary of AB InBev, who until recently were a third-party manufacturer of EABL brands Tusker, Pilsner and Guinness. As a result of the cessation of the agreement between TBL and EABL, there is heightened competitive activity in that market.
Inflation rates remain high in Tanzania (7.5% expected in F11) and average income per capita is less than 1 USD per day. The GDP growth is estimated at 6.4% and is expected to grow to 7.1% as investment, trade and tourism pick up. There is growing consumer affluence and consumerism, giving rise to greater opportunities in our product categories.
Leadership Responsibilities and Decision-Making Rights

Operates brewing equipment safely and efficiently.
Ensures product quality.
Reports issues beyond own scope to supervisor.

Top 3-5 Accountabilities

Equipment Operation & Monitoring – Operate, monitor, and shut down equipment as per SOP, ensuring it runs at rated speed and within design parameters.
Quality & Hygiene Compliance – Deliver products that meet all quality standards, maintain hygiene of equipment and surrounding areas, and adhere to Quality Triggers.
Health, Safety & Environment (EHS) – Follow EHS procedures, perform tasks like CILT and LOTOTO safely, and contribute to a safe working environment.
Autonomous Maintenance & Troubleshooting – Conduct basic maintenance, inspections, and equipment changeovers; identify and escalate deviations using the escalation matrix and MMS tools.
Data Management & Digital Systems – Accurately capture operational data and utilize business platforms such as Orbis, Harford, and STRATA in daily operations.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Diploma in food Science and Technology, Chemical engineering and Biological Science
Experience in handling machines and autonomous maintenance for at least 1 year in manufacturing industry.

Diversity Statement
Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.
We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.
Worker Type :
Regular
Primary Location:
Mwanza
Additional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2026-01-07
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Job Vacancies at Wintech Elevators Tanzania Limited
Wintech Elevators Tanzania Limited, P.O. Box 38419, Dar es Salaam, is looking for skilled and experienced professionals to join the team. If you’re passionate about growing with us in, send your CV and application letter, via the contact details provided below.
Job Posting Service
Position (2 persons each)

Marketing.
Cashier.
Electric technician.
Mechanic technician.
Site supervisor.
Local Procurement.
Receptionist.
Cleaning staff.

Requirements

Five years’ experience
Academic CV
Application letter

Deadline [date]
30-1-2026
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Duty Station:             Kigoma Region, Tanzania
Department:               Programmes
Responsible to:         Head of Programmes
Responsible for:       Humanitarian Programme Staff
 
INTRODUCTION
HelpAge Tanzania (HAT) is a national non-governmental organisation registered in Tanzania Mainland under the Non-Governmental Organisations Act of 2022 and compliant in Zanzibar under the Business Entities Registration Act No. 12 of 2012.
HAT envisions a society of equal opportunities where older people and persons with disabilities are empowered, healthy, informed, and protected. HAT works in partnership with Older People’s Forums, Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), government institutions, UN agencies, humanitarian and development partners, academic and faith-based institutions across Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar.
In the humanitarian context, Tanzania hosts over 209,000 refugees from Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo, mainly in Nduta and Nyarugusu refugee camps in Kigoma Region. A significant proportion are older people and Persons with Specific Needs (PSNs). Since 2015, HAT has implemented inclusive humanitarian programmes in refugee camps and host communities, focusing on protection, assistance, and dignity for older people and people with disabilities.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Senior Protection and Inclusion Officer (SPIO) is responsible for the design, planning, implementation, management, and administration of HelpAge Tanzania’s inclusive humanitarian and protection programmes in refugee camps and host communities in Kigoma Region.
The post holder will provide strategic leadership on protection and inclusion of People with Specific Needs (PSNs), particularly older people and persons with disabilities, and will actively engage national and international humanitarian actors to strengthen inclusive humanitarian responses. The SPIO will also build the capacity of national staff and local implementing partners to ensure sustainability of inclusive humanitarian programming.
The SPIO is a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and will participate actively in management, strategic planning, and organisational decision-making processes.
SCOPE OF THE ROLE
The position is based in Kigoma Region and has overall responsibility for managing the HAT field office and overseeing the Inclusive Humanitarian Programme implemented in refugee camps and host communities.
The post holder will:

Lead the design, planning, implementation, and monitoring of humanitarian and protection projects
Provide timely and high-quality donor and internal reports in line with HAT standards
Provide strategic analysis and information to the Head of Programmes and Executive Director to inform advocacy, lobbying, and resource mobilisation
Represent HAT in humanitarian coordination, protection, and inclusion platforms at regional and national levels

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY TASKS
Strategic Leadership and Coordination

Provide strategic leadership for inclusive humanitarian and protection programming in line with international humanitarian principles and standards
Ensure all programmes are aligned with national refugee response frameworks and coordinated with government authorities, UN agencies (e.g. UNHCR, WFP), and humanitarian actors
Represent HAT in humanitarian coordination forums, protection working groups, and inter-agency meetings
Lead advocacy efforts to promote inclusion of older people and people with disabilities in humanitarian policies and programmes

 
Programme Design, Implementation and Quality Assurance

Lead the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of inclusive humanitarian and protection programmes in refugee camps and host communities
Ensure integration of protection, inclusion, gender, accountability, resilience, DRR, and community-based approaches across all programmes
Develop and oversee programme work plans, budgets, implementation schedules, and monitoring systems
Ensure compliance with HAT policies, donor requirements, and humanitarian standards
Lead programme reviews and ensure learning and corrective actions are applied

Emergency Preparedness and Response

Actively contributes to emergency preparedness, contingency planning, and rapid response initiatives
Support inter-agency emergency assessments and response planning with a strong focus on the needs of older people and PSNs
Ensure humanitarian programming is integrated across the emergency response cycle and linked to resilience and recovery

Proposal Development and Resource Mobilisation

Identify humanitarian funding opportunities and support development of high-quality concept notes, proposals, and budgets
Lead identification of funding gaps and contribute to fundraising strategies for humanitarian and protection programming
Ensure learning from evaluations and monitoring informs future programme design

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

Ensure effective MEAL systems are in place for humanitarian and protection programmes
Promote accountability to affected populations through feedback and complaints mechanisms
Ensure programme learning is documented, shared, and used to improve quality and advocacy

Staff Management and Capacity Development

Manage and supervise humanitarian programme staff in Kigoma, ensuring clear roles, performance management, and staff development
Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to strengthen staff and partner capacity on protection and inclusion
Ensure compliance with HAT HR policies, staff safety, and duty of care standards

Safeguarding and Protection Standards
The post holder is responsible for:

Ensuring safeguarding and protection principles are fully embedded across humanitarian programmes
Preventing harm, abuse, and exploitation by staff, partners, and programmes
Reporting safeguarding concerns through HAT’s internal mechanisms
Promoting community participation in programme design and complaints response mechanisms

HAT KEY POLICIES
The post holder will comply with and sign all HAT policies, including but not limited to:

Financial Policy and Procedures
Code of Conduct
Safety and Security Policy
Serious Incident Reporting Policy
Human Resources Policy

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education / Qualifications

Master’s degree in social sciences, Humanitarian Studies, Disaster/Conflict Management, or related field

Experience (Essential)

Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing humanitarian or protection programmes
Strong experience in refugee or displacement contexts
Proven leadership in staff management and partner capacity development
Experience working with UN agencies, government, and humanitarian coordination mechanisms
Demonstrated experience in proposal development, donor reporting, and budget management

Skills and Knowledge

Strong understanding of humanitarian principles, protection, inclusion, and accountability
Excellent communication, representation, and advocacy skills
Ability to work in complex and challenging environments
Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills
Willingness to travel frequently and at short notice

Desirable

Experience working with older people and persons with disabilities
Knowledge of refugee protection frameworks
Ability to speak Kirundi and/or French

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JOB DESCRIPTION – HEALTH AND CARE PROGRAMME MANAGER
Grade:                    F5
Location:                     Dar Es Salaam
Department:                Programmes
Responsible to:           Head of Programmes
Responsible for:          Health and care project Officers
 

Introduction

HelpAge Tanzania (HAT) is a national non-governmental organisation registered in Tanzania Mainland under the Non-Governmental Organizations Act, 2022, on 10 January 2023 (Registration No. 00NGO/R/4196), and compliant in Zanzibar since February 2023 (Registration No. Z00001828) under the Business Entities Registration Act No. 12 of 2012.
HAT envisions a society of equal opportunities in which older people are empowered, healthy, informed, and productive. We work in partnership with Older People’s Forums, Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), civil society organizations, UN agencies, academic and religious institutions, research bodies, and government authorities in both Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar to promote the rights and wellbeing of older people and persons with disabilities.
HAT’s headquarters is in Dar es Salaam, with an operational presence in Kigoma Region, serving over 209,000 refugees (50% female) from Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo living primarily in Nduta and Nyarugusu refugee camps.

Purpose of the Role

The Health and Care Programme Manager provides strategic leadership, technical oversight, and overall management of HAT’s Health and Care portfolio. The role ensures high-quality, inclusive, and person-centred health and care programming for older women and men and persons with disabilities, in line with HAT’s policies, values, and strategic frameworks.
The postholder is responsible for effective programme design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, learning, and compliance with donor requirements. The role is a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Tanzania and contributes to organisational strategy, advocacy, and resource mobilisation.
 

Scope of the Role

The position is based in Dar es Salaam, with frequent travel within Tanzania and occasional international travel.
The Health and Care Programme Manager will:

Provide strategic leadership to HAT’s Health and Care programmes across development, humanitarian, and nexus contexts
Strengthen programme quality, partnerships, accountability, and learning
Scale up technical support to partners and networks
Lead strategic fundraising and programme growth for the Health and Care portfolio
Ensure all projects are implemented in compliance with organisational standards and donor requirements

 

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership

Lead the development and implementation of HAT’s Health and Care programme strategy in both development and humanitarian contexts
Support the Head of Programmes and SMT in shaping the strategic direction and growth of the Health and Care portfolio
Lead organisational learning and policy influence initiatives to promote healthy ageing, integrated care, and inclusive health systems

Programme Design, Funding, and Management

Identify strategic funding opportunities and lead concept notes and proposals development for the Health and Care portfolio
Provide high-quality technical oversight and capacity strengthening support to implementing partners
Oversee partner project coordinators to ensure delivery in line with grant agreements, objectives, timelines, and budgets
Ensure effective financial oversight, including budget monitoring, expenditure tracking, and regular Budget vs Actual reviews with partners
Ensure participatory, rights-based, and inclusive approaches are integrated into programme design and implementation, including Universal Health Coverage, humanitarian action, and older people’s voice
Lead the preparation and submission of high-quality donors and internal reports

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)

Support the Health and Care Project Field Officer to operationalise MEAL systems aligned with departmental goals
Use MEAL data to inform programme adaptation, decision-making, and strategic development
Support operational and analytical research, documentation, and dissemination in collaboration with the Communications function
Ensure accountability to older people, people with disabilities, and other stakeholders through effective feedback and complaints mechanisms
Promote internal learning and engagement with national and global networks to profile HAT’s work

Advocacy and Communications

Engage government ministries, CSOs, OPAs, and OPDs in advancing HAT’s advocacy objectives
Support SMT in ensuring advocacy is embedded in HAT’s Theory of Change and strategic planning
Position HAT as a leading organisation on older people’s health and care in Tanzania
Strengthening coherence between evidence, programmes, and advocacy at local, national, and global levels

Emergency Preparedness and Response

Support the Humanitarian Programme Manager to ensure health and care inclusion of older people in emergency preparedness and response
Represent HAT in relevant coordination mechanisms at national and inter-agency levels during emergencies

Safeguarding and Protection

The postholder is responsible for:

Ensuring safeguarding and protection principles are fully integrated into Health and Care programmes
Promoting staff, volunteer, and partner awareness and compliance with safeguarding policies
Reporting safeguarding concerns through established mechanisms
Reducing risks of harm and abuse through inclusive programme design and community engagement

 

Policies and Compliance

The postholder must comply with and sign the following HAT policies:

Financial Policy and Procedures
Code of Conduct
Safety and Security Policy
Serious Incident Reporting Policy
Human Resource Policies and Procedures

 

Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Education and Professional Qualifications

Medical Doctor or Public Health Specialist with at least three (3) years of clinical or public health practice
At least five (5) years’ experience in a senior management role within health and care programming

Essential Experience and Skills

Minimum three (3) years’ professional experience living and working in Tanzania
Strong experience in strategic programme planning, financial management, and donor compliance
Proven ability to design and manage multi-thematic programmes at national level
Demonstrated experience in proposal development and successful resource mobilisation
Strong leadership, people management, and partnership-building skills
Experience working with government ministries, donors, and development partners
Excellent report writing and communication skills
Strong understanding of MEAL systems and operational research
Commitment to rights-based, gender-responsive, age- and disability-inclusive programming
Willingness to travel extensively within Tanzania

Desirable

Demonstrated interest in ageing, disability, and long-term care
Experience working across disciplines and multi-sectoral teams

 
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JOB DESCRIPTION – ADMINISTRATION AND HUMANITARIAN PROGRAMME MANAGER-       GENDER AND INCLUSION (AHGIPM)
Grade:                    ……..
Duty Station:             Dar Es Salaam
Department:               Finance and Administration
Responsible to:         Head of Programmes
Responsible for:       Administration, Gender and Safeguarding Officer
 
INTRODUCTION
HelpAge Tanzania (HAT) is a national non-governmental organisation registered in Tanzania Mainland under the Non-Governmental Organisations Act of 2022 and compliant in Zanzibar under the Business Entities Registration Act No. 12 of 2012.
HAT envisions a society of equal opportunities where older people and persons with disabilities are empowered, protected, healthy, and able to live with dignity. HAT works in partnership with Older People’s Forums, Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), government institutions, UN agencies, humanitarian and development partners, academic and faith-based institutions across Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar.
HAT implements integrated humanitarian and development programmes, including inclusive humanitarian response in refugee camps and host communities, and long-term development initiatives addressing health, care, protection, gender equality, disaster preparedness, and social inclusion.
 
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Administration and Humanitarian, Gender and Inclusion Programme Manager (AHGIPM) provide strategic leadership for organisational administration and for the design, implementation, and quality assurance of humanitarian and development programmes, ensuring systematic integration of gender equality, disability inclusion, safeguarding, and disaster preparedness.
The post holder serves as HAT’s Gender and Disaster Preparedness Focal Person at senior level, responsible for strengthening gender-responsive, inclusive, and risk-informed preparedness, emergency response, recovery, and resilience programming across the organisation.
The AHGIPM is a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and contributes actively to organisational leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making.
 
SCOPE OF THE ROLE
The position is based in Dar es Salaam, with frequent travel to field locations including Kigoma Region.
The post holder will:

Oversee organisational administration systems and operational compliance
Support integrated humanitarian and development Projects
Act as organisational Gender and Disaster Preparedness Focal Person
Strengthen linkages between emergency response, preparedness, recovery, resilience, and development programming
Provide gender and humanitarian strategic advice to the Head of Programmes and Executive Director

 
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY TASKS
Strategic Leadership, Gender and Disaster Preparedness

Provide strategic leadership on gender equality, inclusion, safeguarding, and disaster preparedness across all HAT programmes and operations
Act as HAT Gender and Disaster Preparedness Focal Person, advising SMT and programme teams on gender-responsive and inclusive preparedness and response
Ensure alignment with national gender and disaster risk management frameworks, humanitarian standards, and donor requirements
Promote an organisational culture that integrates preparedness, risk reduction, and gender equality into planning and decision-making

Administration and Organisational Management

Oversee administrative systems including office management, logistics, procurement, assets, contracts, and compliance
Ensure administrative policies and procedures are gender-responsive and disaster-risk informed
Support HR administrative processes in collaboration with Administration, Gender and Safeguarding Officer, including recruitment administration, contracts, and staff records
Support organisational risk management, safety, and security systems, including preparedness and contingency planning

Humanitarian and Development Programme Management

Lead the design, planning, implementation, and monitoring of gender-responsive and disaster-preparedness-integrated humanitarian and development programmes
Ensure gender and disaster risk analyses inform programme design, targeting, and implementation
Integrate Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), preparedness, early warning, resilience, and recovery across relevant programmes
Ensure meaningful participation of women, older people, persons with disabilities, and other People with Specific Needs (PSNs) throughout the programme cycle

Programme Quality, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning

Ensure high-quality programme delivery aligned with humanitarian standards and development best practices
Ensure gender- and disaster-sensitive indicators, including sex-, age-, and disability-disaggregated data (SADD), are embedded in MEAL systems
Promote learning from preparedness actions, emergency responses, and recovery programming
Support preparedness assessments, simulations, evaluations, and after-action reviews

 Coordination, Representation and Advocacy

Represent HAT in gender, disaster preparedness, protection, inclusion, humanitarian, and development coordination platforms
Engage with disaster management authorities, UN agencies, CSOs, and donors to promote inclusive preparedness and response
Support advocacy initiatives promoting gender-responsive DRR, preparedness, and resilience, with a focus on older people and people with disabilities

Capacity Strengthening and Technical Support

Build capacity of staff and partners on gender-responsive disaster preparedness, DRR, safeguarding, and inclusion
Develop, adapt, and disseminate tools, guidelines, and SOPs on preparedness and inclusion
Support organisational and community-level contingency planning and preparedness actions

Proposal Development and Resource Mobilisation

Identify funding opportunities for humanitarian action, preparedness, resilience, and development programmes
Ensure gender equality, inclusion, and disaster preparedness are clearly articulated in concept notes, proposals, and budgets
Ensure timely, high-quality donor and internal reporting across all programmes

Safeguarding and Protection Standards
The post holder is responsible for:

Embedding safeguarding, protection, gender, and inclusion principles across programmes and operations
Preventing harm, abuse, sexual exploitation, and harassment (SEAH)
Reporting safeguarding concerns using HAT’s internal reporting mechanisms
Promoting community participation in programme design and complaints and feedback mechanisms

 
HAT KEY POLICIES
The post holder will comply with and sign all HAT policies, including:

Financial Policy and Procedures
Code of Conduct
Safety and Security Policy
Serious Incident Reporting Policy
Human Resources Policy

 
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education / Qualifications

Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Development Studies, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Humanitarian Studies, Disaster Risk Management, or related field

Experience (Essential)

Minimum 5 years’ experience in senior administration and programme management
Proven experience managing both humanitarian and development programmes
Demonstrated experience integrating gender equality and disaster preparedness/DRR
Experience coordinating with government institutions, UN agencies, and donors
Strong experience in staff supervision, administration, and donor compliance

Skills and Knowledge

Strong understanding of gender-responsive DRR, preparedness, resilience, and humanitarian–development nexus programming
Excellent leadership, coordination, facilitation, and advocacy skills
Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to work in complex and changing environments
Willingness to travel frequently

Desirable

Experience working with older people and people with disabilities
Experience in refugee or displacement contexts
Training in safeguarding, GBV risk mitigation, or disaster preparedness

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