Country Representative Tanzania

We support people in overcoming emergencies and we strive to guarantee that everyone can have a decent and dignified life as well as opportunities and a better future. We work in more than 20 countries around the world, including in Italy, with more than 166 emergency, humanitarian aid and development projects. Our activities mainly involve women, girls and young people, actors of change in every community for a fairer and more inclusive world.

We operate in several natural and man-made crisis in various regions of the world. The emergency response is composed by multi-sectorial interventions comprising of WASH, EiE, CVA, Food Security, Protection, and others. We operate also in protracted crisis with provision of humanitarian aid through a prevention, emergency relief and rehabilitation approach. In the last 4 years we have strengthened the regions and the countries where we have been working, we have created new programs, developed new quality and compliance systems and now we need new people who want to join us to build the world we want in the coming years. We believe in a world where everyone has equal opportunities and rights and we work everyday to make it happens. Join us.

Position: Country Representative Tanzania

Report to: Head of Regional Unit

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Starting date: ASAP

Application deadline: 24/7/2026

Family Duty Station: YES

R&R: NO

Working context

Since 2010, WeWorld has been implementing different school-centered programs in Dar es Salaam (districts of Temeke and Kinondoni) and in Ludewa district (Njombe region), reaching almost 25,000 beneficiaries, mainly children, adolescents, parents and school personnel.  

The programs adopt a multisectoral approach (education, health, nutrition, protection, WASH) to respond to the different needs of children and simultaneously strengthening community care structures to create better conditions for ensuring children’s wellbeing and protection. Special attention is given to the most vulnerable school children, including those living with disability. WeWorld works in partnership with local NGOs and Local Authorities (through MOU) and it is an active member of TENMET, the Tanzania Education Network, supporting the achievement of the “Education For All” goals. In Dar es Salaam, WeWorld has been also supporting, since 2017 to 2022, the “Bunju Multipurpose Centre” to provide psychological recovery and social reintegration to vulnerable children and youth (Out OfSchool Children/Youth, survivors of violence including forced labour, sexual exploitation, trafficking) who remain marginalized and deprived of their basic rights to education and life opportunities. The Centre provides different services: legal, medical, psychosocial assistance; Basic Open Distance Education and Learning Program (ODL); Art Therapy; Life Skills training; Vocational Education and Training (VET) and family re-unification.  

Starting from March 2020 to May 2022, WeWorld implemented the project entitled “Sauti Mpya. CSOs-media partnership for amplifying youth and women’s voices” in the regions of Kigoma, Mbeya and Mtwara. This project, co-funded by the European Union, aimed at “promoting CSOs-media partnerships and dialogue with Local Authorities (LAs) to increase media coverage of human rights issues and quality of reporting, with particular focus on challenges to women and youth’s rights”. The organization is currently implementing other projects co-financed by European Commission such as “Kijani Pemba-“Green and Smart Cities SASA Programme” project” aim to strengthening Urban Eco-Resilience in Chake Chake and Mkoani in Southern Pemba Island Zanzibar. “Kujenga Amani Pamoja” “Building the Peace Together” -Swahili Coast project a multi country-Kenya, Mozambique & Tanzania working with grassroots youth organizations and opening space for peaceful interactions among local networks, local government authorities and communities across the borders. The other project “Pamoja Tudumishe Elimu” also a multi country program Kenya &Tanzania aiming at improving retention and engagement in a quality primary education for vulnerable students affected by multiple risk factors which is a continuation of KITE project.  

Purpose of the Role

The Country Representative directs organizational programmes at the country level ensuring quality of the activity in Tanzania, from development through execution, included budget management and Human Resources Management (international and National Staff). He/She identifies programming opportunities and areas where the organization can demonstrate its value and relevance. S/he develops relations with different stakeholders and represents the organization to donors, ministries and local government authorities, local partners, and s/he is responsible for the security management in the country.

The Country Representative will work under the supervision of the Head of Regional Unit and in cooperation with the Desk Officer.

Main functions and duties

Programme Management and Development

·Ensure that WeWorld in Tanzania complies with the local legislation and the requirements for the NGOs operating in the country.

·Supervise the child sponsorship programme (LDSP), ensuring that the sponsorship campaigns are carried out according to the timetable and the procedures of WeWorld (Child Sponsorships Manual), in collaboration with the LDSP Manager and the LDSP Officer and with the HQ.

·  Lead the development and implementation of high-quality country strategic plan relevant to the local context and the organizational priorities.

·  Lead and oversee the grants acquisition of new projects in the country, ensuring a long-term portfolio and achievement of annual targets.

·Lead, guide and supervise the project managers and partners’ coordinators on performance and quality control, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the projects to ensure the effective and efficient execution of project deliverables, in compliance with WeWorld standards.

·Lead and oversee the preparation and implementation of programme documents (including SOPs, policy briefs, Programme plans and Risk Assessments).

·Oversee the financial and logistic sustainability of programs and operations through effective and efficient resources development effort, outstanding financial ratios, effective budget administration and procurement management (i.e. management and maintenance of project assets and regular inventories).

·Assist the HQ to maintain public/media/donor relations to actively engage their interest/support in promoting and communicating WeWorld achievements, competencies and interest at global level.

Representation and advocacy

·Represent WeWorld in the Country in various fora on programmatic and technical issues, strategic meetings, conferences, forums and other public events and contribute towards consolidating and raising the profile of the organization.

·Engage and liaise with relevant national-level stakeholders (government representatives, donors, CSOs, networks, communities).

·Identify, engage and strengthen strategic in-country partnerships in line with WeWorld Country Strategic Plan and Regional Strategies.

·Identify additional areas of synergy and cooperation with donors, other NGOs, UN agencies and relevant institutions.

·Promote WeWorld's organizational identity and capacity towards all stakeholders and partners in Tanzania and ensure WeWorld remains relevant to the changing needs of disadvantaged people in the country.

·Establish priorities, in consultation with the Head of Regional office, for targeted investments in growth and innovation, contribute to the identification and implementation of innovation and continuous improvement, in support of organizational excellence and world-class performance.

·Coordinate with HQ, maintaining frequent contact with the Desk Officers, partners as well as relevant donors, in order to keep a regular update on the implementation of the project and to develop strategic planning.

Human Resources

·Identify and plan human resources needs (International and National).

·Direct and manage staff in the country, ensuring development of appropriate capabilities and competencies according to the strategic and operational needs of projects/programs.

·Ensure transparent, equal and inclusive management and training of human resources in accordance with the policy and procedures, and all regulatory requirements (WeWorld, host country legislation and donor’s policy).

·Foster an inclusive and diverse work environment and ensure that the highest standards of conduct are observed.

Security Management

·Coordinate in the design, testing and communications of appropriate security and safety plans and programmes.

·Identify risks and threats in the areas of intervention in coordination with security officers of other NGOS/UN agencies.

·Develop and document emergency preparedness and disaster evacuation plans and programmes.

The duties and responsibilities set forth above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to perform additional duties requested by the Line Manager.

Provide a proper handover before the end of the assignment.

Job Specifications

Essential Requirements

Qualifications and Knowledge

·An advanced university degree or equivalent in the field of Social or Political Science, Development Studies, International relations, Project Management, Human Rights.

·Ability to assess needs, develop and write new project proposal.

·Good knowledge of MS Office.

·Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Professional experience

·Minimum 5 years’ relevant working experience in related fields.

·Working experience with international NGOs in management of international cooperation projects funded by institutions, private donors and sponsorship programs.

·Extensive project development and proposal writing experience.

·Experience in Budget management and financial reporting.

·Experience in Security Management.

Skills and Abilities

·Strong managerial competencies and good knowledge of Sponsorship Programs and main international donors’ policies and procedures.

·Strong flexibility and capacity to adapt behavior to the needs of the situation.

·Capacity to work autonomously and in problems prevention/resolution.

·Proven organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks while fostering quality, team spirit and positive working relationships with colleagues.

·Ability to identify, initiate and maintain good relationships with partner organizations, donors and national authorities including building professional relationships with senior decision-makers and influencers/leaders.

·Good communication, negotiation skills and sensitivity in dealing with local institutions on critical issues.

·Cultural, gender, religion, and age sensitivity and adaptability.

·Strong commitment to the Mission of WeWorld, genuine interest for international cooperation development topics.

Desirable requirements

·Knowledge and experience in the protection and/or education sector.

·Previous experience in similar positions.

·Previous work experience in Tanzania/Africa

·Fluent in Italian, both written and verbal.

The selection process may be closed earlier than planned should a candidate matching the required profile be identified.

Due to the high number of applications, we apologize in advance that only candidates deemed suitable for the role will be contacted.