Field officer vacancy at WeWorld
\nJob title:\u00a0Field Officer
\nWeWorld is looking for one (1) Field Officer for the EU co-funded project \u201cKIJANI PEMBA \u2013 Strengthening Urban Eco-Resilience in Chake Chake and Mkoani\u201d.
\nJob location
\nThe Field Officer will be based in Chake Chake (Pemba Island).
\nContract information<\/p>\n
Position\/Contract type:\u00a0Full time \u2013 National Employment Contract
\nContract duration:\u00a010 months (including 3 months as probation period), with possibility of extension
\nStarting date:\u00a0June, 2026<\/p>\n
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
\nDeadline for sending applications
\nMay 20th, 2026
\nWeWorld reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications is received.
\nOrganisation description
\nWeWorld 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:<\/p>\n
Gender equality
\nPrevention and contrast of violence against women and children
\nMigrations
\nHumanitarian aid (prevention, aid and reconstruction)
\nFood security
\nWater and sanitation
\nHealth
\nEducation and learning
\nSocio-economic development
\nEnvironmental protection
\nGlobal citizenship education
\nInternational volunteering<\/p>\n
Project summary
\nThe objective is to improve the individual and families\u2019 living conditions in the main urban areas of Pemba Island and in particular in the settlements through:<\/p>\n
Increased accessibility and connectivity in difficult areas;
\nIncreased access to clean water, hygiene and sanitation,
\nProvision or upgrading public and social facilities;
\nEnhancing solid waste management system;
\nStrengthening sustainable integrated urban planning and development with an emphasis to gender related issues through capacity building for CSOs and Local Authorities (LA) staff.<\/p>\n
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.
\nKey objectives of the position
\nThe Field Officer will be directly responsible for the Community and Gender component of the project in full compliance with the organization and the donor\u2019s procedures, including planning, implementation and monitoring of the activities.
\nShe\/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.
\nShe\/he will report to the Project Manager and maintain effective relations and coordination with all project stakeholders at regional level.
\nKey responsibilities
\nThe Field Officer will support field logistics, operational planning, documentation and administrative follow-up, in close collaboration with the project manager and support departments.<\/p>\n
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.
\nAreas of focus will include the following:
\nProject management, monitoring and reporting<\/p>\n
Plan and implement the community and Gender project activities in compliance with the project design and timetable.
\nEnsure that Community and gender aspects are respected in all project activities.
\nPlanning, implementing and supervision of the beneficiary selection process, baseline and endline surveys, training sessions, meetings, awareness events, material distribution and all other project activities.
\nEnsure 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.).
\nSupport 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.
\nConduct data collection and need assessment when requested by the Project Manager or Country representative.
\nEstablish and strengthening strong collaborative relationships with schools and communities.
\nIn collaboration with project assistant, implement project activities respecting the approved chronogram in a timely, efficient and effective manner.
\nContribute to the systematization of good practices and lessons learnt.
\nSupport Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and learning (MEAL) through routine, accurate collection and reporting of information on project progress and achievements.
\nCoordinate with local officers to obtain permit for construction projects, MoU, and ToRs.
\nSupport the coordination among gender and protection component at school, community and district level.
\nPrepare Activity ToRs and reports on the termly base to be approved by the Project Manager.
\nParticipate in project, consortium and technical coordination meetings, and prepare minutes, follow-up actions and field feedback for the project manager.<\/p>\n
Networking and coordination<\/p>\n
Build strategic networks with local communities, CSOs and Local Authorities at island level.
\nEnsure coordination of the project activities with all relevant stakeholders at districts and at the regional level.
\nEnsure project update and submission of reports to the Local Authorities, in line with the government procedures.
\nRepresent WeWorld in stakeholder\u2019s meetings whenever necessary.
\nEnsure WeWorld visibility in all the relevant meetings, conference, activities to be attended.<\/p>\n
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.
\nQualifications, skills and experience<\/p>\n
Diploma\/Bachelor in a relevant discipline e.g. related to community development studies,Business administration,Social work, WASH, environment studies, etc
\nExcellent communication (writing and oral) skills and reporting skills in English
\nGood computer skills with MS Office Excel and Word,
\nProven leadership skills and excellent social\/networking skills, ability to engage with government, private sector and civil society
\nProven organizational skills and ability to manage effectively multiple tasks
\nMonitoring and evaluation skills
\nDemonstrates integrity concerning WeWorld values and ethical standards (https:\/\/www.weworld.it\/en\/about-us\/transparency)
\nDisplays cultural, gender, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
\nAt least 3 years of relevant experience in field implementation of development projects, community mobilization, local governance, WASH, urban resilience, environment or related sectors.<\/p>\n
Assets\/Added advantage<\/p>\n
Strong knowledge of Pemba context and existing professional networks on the island will be considered an asset.
\nPrevious experience in community engagement approach.
\nValid motorbike driving licence and willingness to conduct frequent field missions across Pemba island.<\/p>\n
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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