Program Officer – Climate Smart Livelihood At Habitat for Humanity Tanzania (HFHT) January 2026

Job Overview: Program Officer – Climate Smart Livelihood

Key Responsibilities

The role is divided into five strategic pillars, focusing on the “Housing-as-a-Platform” approach:

1. Program Design & Strategic Integration (25%)

• Create “Livelihood-to-Housing” roadmaps where profits from farming are reinvested into home improvements.

• Integrate green building priorities and renewable energy (solar lighting/clean cooking) into household plans.

2. Technical Implementation (30%)

• Smart Agriculture: Establish solar-powered irrigation, Farmer Field Schools, and kitchen gardens.

• Infrastructure: Oversee the construction of hygienic market sheds and water harvesting systems.

• Nutrition: Ensure households have diversified food sources and income.

3. Capacity Building & Empowerment (20%)

• Train project participants on Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA), financial literacy, and business management.

• Liaise with Local Government Authorities (LGAs) and private sector partners.

• Support Village Saving and Loan Associations (VSLAs) to prioritize housing repairs.

4. Monitoring & Learning (20%)

• Track KPIs: % increase in income, reduction in crop loss, and % of income spent on housing.

• Collect “Impact Stories” and ensure interventions meet national government standards.

5. Advocacy & Compliance (5%)

• Represent HFHT in regional climate change working groups.

• Ensure all activities align with Tanzania Vision 2050 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Candidate Requirements

Education & Experience

• Degree: Bachelor’s in Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Horticulture, Environmental Science, or related (Master’s preferred).

• Experience: Minimum 5 years managing climate-smart livelihoods or value-chain programs with INGOs in Tanzania.

• Donor Knowledge: Familiarity with USAID, BMZ, or EU funded projects is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in solar drip irrigation and climate adaptation strategies.

• Proficiency in mobile data tools (KoboCollect, ODK).

• Strong command of English and Swahili (written and spoken).

• Knowledge of Tanzania’s land, agriculture, and climate policies.

Core Competencies

• Nexus Thinking: Ability to link economic gains to health and housing outcomes.

• Integrity: High level of transparency and accountability.

• Collaboration: Proven ability to work with LGAs and smallholder farmers.

Application Instructions

To apply, you must follow these specific formatting rules:

1. Documents Required: * Letter of Motivation (include your salary expectations).

   • Curriculum Vitae (CV).

2. Format: Combine both documents into one single PDF file (Max 5 pages).

3. Submission Email: Send to both humanresource@hfhtanzania.or.tz and info@hfhtanzania.or.tz.

4. Subject Line: Clearly state: “Application for Program Officer – Climate Smart Livelihood”.

5. Address To: National Director, Habitat for Humanity Tanzania, P.O. Box 105506, Dar es Salaam.