Job Opening: Relief and Partnership Coordinator – Qatar Charity (QC)

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Contract Duration: One Year (with possibility of extension)
Start Date: ASAP
Application Deadline: 29 March 2026, 17:00 HRS

About Qatar Charity (QC)

Qatar Charity (QC) is a leading non-governmental organization focused on humanitarian relief and sustainable development. With operations in over 70 countries and field offices in more than 40, QC works to transform adversity into opportunity for vulnerable populations.

QC is guided by the principles of partnership, transparency, accountability, neutrality, and impartiality, and has been a member of the United Nations Economic and Social Council since 1997.

Job Summary

The Relief and Partnership Coordinator is responsible for overseeing humanitarian response operations and leading the development of strategic partnerships and consortium engagements with INGOs, UN agencies, and other stakeholders.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality emergency programming, proposal development, donor engagement, and identifying opportunities to enhance Qatar Charity’s humanitarian impact in Tanzania.

Key Responsibilities

1. Emergency Response & Humanitarian Programming

Oversee humanitarian operations including project management, logistics, security, and contingency planning
Lead rapid needs assessments in collaboration with government and partners
Design and implement emergency response programs (food, NFIs, shelter, WASH, health)
Ensure proper targeting of vulnerable groups (women, children, elderly, persons with disabilities)
Establish strategic direction for relief programming
Ensure effective implementation and financial management of projects
Oversee transparent distribution of food and NFIs
Ensure safeguarding and PSEA standards are integrated
Maintain beneficiary feedback and complaint mechanisms

2. Project Planning, Finance & Reporting

Lead development of proposals, project documents, and budgets
Ensure financial compliance with donor and QC guidelines
Prepare monthly and ad-hoc reports, including impact and progress updates
Produce assessment reports, situation reports, and donor reports
Maintain updated databases on beneficiaries and resources
Document lessons learned and best practices

3. Partnership Development & Consortium Building

Identify and pursue partnership opportunities with INGOs and UN agencies
Lead and contribute to proposal writing and concept development
Identify donor funding opportunities for consortium programming
Facilitate partner engagement meetings
Support development of MOUs and partnership frameworks
Ensure QC priorities are reflected in joint initiatives

4. Coordination, Representation & Networking

Represent QC in coordination platforms, cluster meetings, and inter-agency forums
Liaise with government bodies, INGOs, and UN agencies
Participate in joint assessments and strategy discussions
Promote QC’s humanitarian work across relevant networks

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Humanitarian Studies, International Relations, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field
Master’s degree in Humanitarian Action, Disaster Management, or International Development (preferred)

Experience:

Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in humanitarian programming or emergency response
Experience in proposal writing, donor engagement, or partnership development
Proven experience managing emergency response projects

Technical Competencies

Strong skills in project design, proposal development, and budgeting
Knowledge of humanitarian standards (Sphere, CHS, Do No Harm)
Experience with coordination systems and cluster mechanisms
Ability to develop needs assessments and reports
Financial management and compliance skills
Data management, tracking, and reporting
Understanding of protection, safeguarding, and PSEA principles

Behavioural & Soft Competencies

Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work under pressure in emergency environments
Strong teamwork and coordination skills
High level of integrity and professionalism
Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse communities

Core Values & Safeguarding Commitment

Qatar Charity expects all staff to uphold its Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies, including:

Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
Child safeguarding
Anti-harassment and ethical conduct
Data protection in line with the Personal Data Protection Act, 2022

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

CV
Motivation letter

📧 Email: qctanzania@qcharity.org
📌 Subject Line: QCO/RC/2026/09 – Relief and Partnership Coordinator

Deadline: 29 March 2026 at 17:00 HRS

Important Notes

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Applications without the correct reference code will not be considered
No phone calls are accepted
QC is an equal opportunity employer

To apply for this job email your details to qctanzania@qcharity.org

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