Global Communities Project Director Jobs in Tanzania



Global Communities Project Director Jobs in Tanzania; The Project Director is responsible for overall leadership and strategic direction of the program, ensuring collaboration with relevant ministries and Pamoja Project Implementation Unit, guiding program implementation across all four technical strands, upholding technical excellence, and driving the achievement of key program outcomes. The Project Director will manage a team of staff, consultants, and partners to ensure the quality, timeliness, and efficiency of all products and activities generated under the project. S/he will work closely with relevant ministries at national, regional, council and community level and with local partner organizations to ensure smooth, aligned, and well‑coordinated implementation. Finally, the Project Director will serve as the primary point of contact for coordination with MoCDGWSG and the World Bank, will be responsible for communications with the donor, for publicly representing the project, and for liaising with government and other institutions/stakeholders as necessary.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Provide program leadership, direction, and supervision across all four technical strands (Formative Research, Programs/Curriculum Adaptation, Training of Trainers, and MEL).

  • Serve as the technical director of the project, ensuring commitment to technical excellence and adherence to gender equality, social inclusion, and safeguarding standards.

  • Ensure high‑quality implementation of a project focused on community‑based violence prevention and social behavior change, maintaining fidelity to the adapted Bandebereho curriculum.

  • Lead planning and implementation reviews to facilitate cost‑effective and timely achievement of deliverables, including rollout to 15 councils.

  • Manage team members, including specialized technical staff and district‑level personnel, to deliver against the project workplan.

  • Ensure compliance with Global Communities, World Bank rules, Government of Tanzania laws, and donor agreement requirements.

  • Meet program targets and deliverables, ensuring fiscal integrity of program funds.

  • Coordinate with relevant government ministries and act as primary point of contact with donor and stakeholders.

  • Represent Global Communities and program interests publicly.

  • Build and maintain strong working relations with stakeholders, partners, and beneficiaries.

  • Foster collaboration with agencies working
    on similar projects, ensuring visibility and learning.

  • Disseminate lessons learned through quarterly progress reports and final program report.

    Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related discipline.

  • Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience managing GBV prevention and/or community‑based development programs.

  • Experience implementing programs and/or research in Tanzania and at least two other countries.

  • Proven experience serving as Team Leader/Project Director on similar projects involving qualitative and participatory research.

  • Experience leading Bandebereho adaptations or similar couples‑based models in Sub‑Saharan Africa.

  • Experience translating formative research into adapted program materials in GBV prevention contexts.

  • World Bank or other international donor experience within the last 10 years.

  • Track record of published work (list of publications required with CV).

  • Experience implementing research studies; RCT experience preferred.

  • Strong understanding of Government of Tanzania structures and LGAs.

  • Proven ability to coordinate effectively with government stakeholders.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead multiple concurrent technical workstreams.

  • Strong leadership, emotional intelligence, and adaptive management skills with experience overseeing at least 20 staff.

  • Proven ability to communicate a common vision among diverse partners.

    Languages
  • Full professional proficiency in spoken and written English.

  • Working knowledge of Swahili strongly preferred.


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