Job Opening: Program Officer \u2013 FHI Tanzania<\/p>\n
Organization: FHI Tanzania
\nPosition: Program Officer
\nLocation: Arusha
\nApplication Deadline: 16\/April\/2026 18:00 (EAT)<\/p>\n
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\nAbout FHI Tanzania & Position Summary
\nFHI (Food for the Hungry International) Tanzania\u00a0is a newly established international NGO dedicated to holistic community transformation. As the Tanzania affiliate of\u00a0KFHI (Korea Food for the Hungry International), we work alongside local communities to promote sustainable development and\u00a0child-focused community transformation.\u00a0Our identity and organizational culture are guided by Christian values. We serve all people with dignity and respect regardless of faith or background.
\nThe\u00a0Program Officer\u00a0is responsible for supporting the effective planning, implementation, coordination, and reporting of programme activities in the Arusha Region. The officer will work closely with local government authorities, community leaders, and partners to ensure activities are delivered on time, meet quality standards, and align with programme objectives. This position also contributes to monitoring and evaluation efforts, documentation of lessons learned, and preparation of activity reports and success stories. Reporting to the\u00a0Program Manager\/Designated Supervisor, the Program Officer plays a key role in strengthening community ownership, safeguarding practice, and accountability to children and families.
\nKey Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Support planning, implementation, and follow-up of program activities in assigned project areas, ensuring alignment with approved workplans, budgets, and timelines
\nLead and manage the Child Sponsorship \/ Child Support Program (CFCT model) in the assigned area, including beneficiary registration, profiling, updates, and ongoing case follow-up in line with program guidelines
\nCoordinate with local government authorities, schools, community leaders, caregivers, and relevant service providers to ensure effective delivery of child-focused interventions and appropriate referrals when needed
\nEnsure quality sponsorship operations and documentation, including child and household records, consent\/assent documentation (as applicable), verification visits, and timely submission of required updates and reports
\nFacilitate community engagement and participation, including meetings, caregiver sessions, and community mobilisation related to child wellbeing and sponsorship activities
\nSupport monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) activities, including data collection (e.g., KoboToolbox), data quality checks, and basic analysis for programme improvement
\nPrepare timely and accurate reports (activity reports, sponsorship updates, case notes, success stories, and donor\/partner-required documentation) while maintaining confidentiality and data protection standards
\nPromote safeguarding, child protection, and accountability mechanisms, ensuring all sponsorship and programme activities follow FHI Tanzania safeguarding\/PSEAH standards and relevant policies<\/p>\n
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\nMinimum Qualifications<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Education, Public Health, or a related field
\nMinimum\u00a03 years\u00a0of relevant experience in program implementation (INGO\/development experience preferred)
\nStrong skills in coordination, reporting, and community engagement
\nExperience with\u00a0KoboToolbox\u00a0(or similar digital data collection tools) is an advantage
\nStrong communication skills in\u00a0English and Swahili
\nAbility to travel frequently within the Arusha Region<\/p>\n
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\nSafeguarding
\nFHI Tanzania is committed to safeguarding and protection from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH). All staff are expected to uphold safeguarding standards and organisational codes of conduct.
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