WeWorld – Area Manager (Zanzibar Archipelago)

Location: Pemba Island, Chake Chake, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Reporting to: Country Representative Tanzania
Starting Date: April 2026
Deadline for Applications: 17 March 2026
Family Duty Station: Yes
R&R: Not provided

About WeWorld

WeWorld is committed to supporting people in overcoming emergencies and ensuring a dignified life with equal opportunities for all. Operating in over 20 countries, including Italy, we implement 166+ emergency, humanitarian aid, and development projects focusing on women, girls, and youth as agents of change for a more inclusive and fair world.

Our work spans natural and man-made crises, providing multi-sectoral interventions including WASH, Education in Emergencies (EiE), Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA), Food Security, and Protection. In protracted crises, we provide aid through prevention, emergency relief, and rehabilitation.

Over the past four years, WeWorld has strengthened its regional operations, developed new programs, and enhanced quality and compliance systems. We are now seeking professionals eager to contribute to building a better world.

Working Context

Pemba Island is predominantly rural, culturally conservative, and has limited infrastructure and services. Mobility can be challenging due to road conditions and weather patterns. The Area Manager will operate through the Kijani Pemba project, which focuses on:

Environmental sustainability
Green business development
Waste management
Community engagement
Rehabilitation of public spaces

The role requires engagement with local authorities, community groups, women’s and youth associations, and field visits to remote areas. Living conditions are isolated and demand adaptability, cultural sensitivity, patience, and strong community-based engagement skills.

On Unguja, WeWorld implements the Furaha Teens Parenting Programme in partnership with UNICEF to strengthen parenting practices and adolescent well-being.

Purpose of the Role

The Area Manager oversees operational management of the Pemba office and leads the strategic development and expansion of WeWorld’s interventions, including potential scale-up to Unguja. Key responsibilities include:

Coordinating and supervising Project Managers and senior staff
Ensuring achievement of objectives, quality standards, budgets, and timelines
Representing WeWorld on Pemba Island
Supporting the Country Representative in expanding WeWorld’s activities in Tanzania

Main Functions and Duties

Area Coordination

Coordinate workflows and provide quality control across projects in the Zanzibar Archipelago
Supervise Project Managers and Coordinators ensuring alignment with work plans and donor requirements
Organize regular interdepartmental meetings (programme, logistics, administration)
Ensure proper physical and digital archiving of technical and administrative documentation
Support co-financing plans and new project pipelines

Project Support

Develop and implement project activity and financial plans with milestones and indicators
Coordinate procurement documentation, supplier selection, and contract management
Define and update project strategies in collaboration with project staff and Country Representative
Apply WeWorld MEAL tools for data collection and analysis
Supervise quality and transparency of data and reporting
Prepare monthly budget monitoring reports and maintain the Pemba office
Implement mentorship plans for project staff and conduct Project Monitoring Reviews (PMRs)

Coordination and Representation

Maintain relations with partners, consortiums, NGOs, donors, and local/international stakeholders
Coordinate with local authorities, ensuring monthly documented meetings
Represent WeWorld at institutional and community levels
Participate in sectorial coordination meetings, clusters, and INGO forums
Support donor engagement and the development of new project proposals

HR Management

Manage recruitment, training, and supervision of project staff
Provide technical advice, coordination, and motivation to project staff
Set performance objectives and conduct performance reviews
Promote effective internal communication and teamwork

Monitoring and Supervision

Set up and monitor monthly internal reporting from project staff
Prepare narrative and financial reports in line with consortium agreements
Provide regular updates to the Country Representative
Harmonize monitoring systems across all projects implemented in the Area

Security Responsibilities

Contribute to implementing the security plan in Zanzibar Archipelago
Ensure staff compliance with WeWorld security procedures and SOPs
Update the Country Representative on contextual risks and mitigation measures

Note: The above responsibilities are not exhaustive. The Area Manager may perform additional duties as requested and must provide a proper handover before the end of the assignment.

Essential Requirements

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Social Sciences, International Cooperation, Development Studies, Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Human Rights, or related field
Strong knowledge of project cycle management and donor-funded project implementation
Knowledge of major donors’ policies and procedures (EU, UN, etc.)
Proficiency in English (written and verbal)
Good computer skills (MS Office suite)

Professional Experience

Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing or coordinating development or humanitarian projects
Proven experience managing multi-component projects at community and local authority levels
Experience coordinating field teams and supervising project staff
Demonstrated liaison experience with local authorities, partners, NGOs, and donors
Experience in budget management, financial monitoring, and reporting
Experience in integrated infrastructure and resilience interventions
Experience in base management and supervision of senior project staff is an asset

Skills and Abilities

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to manage decentralized teams and remote operational bases
Capacity to perform under stress and work autonomously
Strategic and conceptual thinking with practical application
Ability to build professional relationships with partners, donors, and national authorities
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
Team-oriented while able to work independently
Adaptable, creative, and committed to WeWorld mission and values
Integrity, cultural sensitivity, and fairness in all interactions

Desirable Requirements

Experience in WASH sector (water, sanitation, hygiene promotion)
Familiarity with remote and rural contexts
Knowledge of MEAL tools
Knowledge of Kiswahili (asset)
Knowledge of Italian (asset)

What We Offer

Contract Type: Six (6) months with potential renewal based on performance and funding
Compensation: According to WeWorld Expatriates Compensation Policy: base salary + hardship allowance
Personal Effects Transportation: Provided for 12-month contracts
First Accommodation: Provided for 12-month contracts
Annual Leave: 2.5 days per month
Flight Ticket: One return flight every 12 months
Health Insurance: Covered

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