Program Manager (Team Leader) at Global Communities, Dodoma- December 2025

Program Manager (Team Leader) & GBV Technical Lead

Organization: Global Communities

Program: Tanzania Community-Based Social Norms Change and GBV Prevention Program

Location: Dodoma, Tanzania

Reporting To: Senior Program Manager

Status: Full-time (Contingent upon donor approval)

Anticipated Start Date: March 2026

Program Context: The PAMOJA Project

This 18-month project is a key component of the larger Project for Advancing Gender Equality (PAMOJA). The goal is to design, pilot, and rollout a national protocol for community-based social norms change and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention across 15 rural councils in Tanzania.

The intervention is based on the Bandebereho model, a successful couples-based program originally implemented in Rwanda.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Direction

• Provide overall leadership and strategic vision for the program.

• Serve as the Technical Director, ensuring excellence in gender equality, social inclusion, and safeguarding standards.

• Lead planning and implementation reviews to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of project goals.

2. Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the primary point of contact for the donor (World Bank) and the Government of Tanzania.

• Collaborate closely with the Ministry of Community Development (MOCDGWSG) and the Prime Minister’s Office (PMORALG) at both national and local levels.

• Represent the project and Global Communities in public and stakeholder forums.

3. Program & Team Management

• Supervise a multi-disciplinary team of specialized technical staff, consultants, and local partners.

• Oversee the design and cultural adaptation of the Bandebereho/Program P model for the Tanzanian mainland.

• Ensure fiscal integrity and compliance with Global Communities, World Bank, and Government of Tanzania regulations.

• Establish robust Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) systems for data-driven scaling.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, or a related social science discipline.

• General Experience: Minimum of 10 years in social development and community intervention (focused on GBV or social behavior change).

• Management Experience: At least 5 years managing large-scale, multi-sectoral projects (e.g., Chief of Party or Senior Manager roles).

• Technical Expertise: * Proven experience with Bandebereho or Program P model adaptations.

  • Experience implementing research studies (RCT experience is highly preferred).

  • Familiarity with World Bank or international donor protocols.

• Contextual Knowledge: Strong understanding of Tanzanian government structures (LGAs) and recent experience working in East Africa/Tanzania.

• Languages: Full professional proficiency in English and Swahili.

How to Apply

To apply for this full-time position, please submit your application through the Global Communities recruitment portal via the link below:

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