SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER

About Results for Development

Results for Development (R4D) is a leading global non-profit development organization that partners with governments, civil society leaders, and social innovators to strengthen systems that improve health, education, and nutrition outcomes.

R4D combines global expertise with analytical rigor, practical implementation support, and collaborative problem-solving to help countries build sustainable systems that deliver lasting results.

The organization fosters a diverse, inclusive, collaborative, and entrepreneurial work environment where innovation and partnership drive impact.

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Position Details

Job Title

Senior Program Officer

Practice Area

Sustainable and Equitable Health Financing

Reporting To

Tanzania Country Director

Contract Type

• Two-year contract
• Renewable based on performance and organizational needs

Location

📍 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid working model (remote and office-based work)
• Domestic and international travel may be required

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Position Summary

The Senior Program Officer will support R4D’s expanding health systems and health financing portfolio in Tanzania by providing technical expertise, project management support, and stakeholder engagement across multiple initiatives.

Initially, the role will focus on projects related to:

• Public Financial Management (PFM)
• Health Financing
• Subnational Capacity Building
• Health Systems Strengthening

The successful candidate will work closely with government institutions, development partners, donors, and local stakeholders to deliver high-quality and impactful results.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Partner Engagement & Stakeholder Management

• Participate actively in organizational initiatives and project activities.
• Support the Country Director in building and maintaining strategic relationships with:
  • Development partners
  • Donors
  • Government institutions
  • Civil society organizations
  • Local and international stakeholders
• Collaborate with key government institutions, including:
  • Ministry of Health
  • Ministry of Finance
  • Prime Minister’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government
• Foster collaboration between institutions to address Public Financial Management (PFM) challenges and identify practical solutions.
• Represent R4D in engagements with senior government officials and technical stakeholders.
• Present project findings, recommendations, and progress updates to funders and partners.
• Contribute to thought leadership materials, including:
  • Articles
  • Blogs
  • Conference presentations
  • Technical publications

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2. Technical Leadership

• Lead the development of high-quality technical reports and policy documents.
• Conduct assessments and stakeholder consultations to identify challenges in:
  • Planning
  • Budgeting
  • Resource allocation
• Develop tools, frameworks, and models to improve:
  • Evidence-based planning
  • Budget formulation
  • Revenue forecasting
  • Resource allocation
• Provide technical guidance on:
  • Health financing mechanisms
  • Public financial management systems
  • Service delivery planning
• Develop costed implementation roadmaps, accountability frameworks, and monitoring and evaluation systems.

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3. Project Management

• Develop and manage project work plans.
• Ensure timely implementation of project activities.
• Monitor project outputs, outcomes, and performance indicators.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Ensure timely production of:
  • Technical reports
  • Policy briefs
  • Tools and frameworks
  • Project documentation
• Plan and oversee:
  • Technical workshops
  • Working group meetings
  • Capacity-building programs
• Support institutionalization of project outputs and government adoption of developed systems.
• Promote a positive and collaborative team culture.

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4. Thought Leadership & Business Development

• Support the Country Director in identifying emerging opportunities and partnerships.
• Maintain relationships with potential funders and stakeholders.
• Help translate government priorities into future project opportunities.
• Contribute innovative ideas that expand R4D’s impact in Tanzania and beyond.
• Support proposal development and strategic growth initiatives.

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Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is:

• Passionate about health systems strengthening and health financing reforms.
• A strong communicator capable of translating complex concepts into practical recommendations.
• Comfortable managing complex projects in low- and middle-income country settings.
• Analytical and solution-oriented.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and results-driven.
• Skilled at building partnerships and stakeholder trust.
• Collaborative and committed to team development.
• Willing to travel when required.

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Required Qualifications

Education

• Advanced Degree (Master’s level or higher) in:
  • Public Health
  • Health Economics
  • Public Financial Management
  • Public Administration
  • Or a related field

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Experience

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in:
  • Public Financial Management (PFM)
  • Health Systems Strengthening
  • Health Financing
  • Related development sectors in low- and middle-income countries

Preferred

• Significant experience working in Tanzania.

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Technical Expertise

Candidates should demonstrate expertise in:

Public Financial Management

• Government planning and budgeting processes
• Budget formulation
• Ceiling setting
• Budget execution monitoring

Health Financing

• Health financing systems and reforms
• National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) mechanisms
• User fee systems
• Resource allocation and purchasing arrangements

Health Systems Strengthening

• Health system governance
• Service delivery planning
• Health system integration
• Capacity building

Data & Information Systems

• Data analysis and evidence-based planning
• Health information systems, including:
  • DHIS2
  • PlanRep
  • FFARS

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Essential Skills

Communication & Presentation

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver compelling presentations.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Strong relationship-building and advocacy skills.
• Experience engaging with government officials, donors, and development partners.

Facilitation

• Experience facilitating:
  • Technical Working Groups
  • Validation Meetings
  • Government Workshops
  • Capacity-Building Programs

Project Management

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in:
  • English
  • Kiswahili

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Why Join R4D?

Joining Results for Development offers an opportunity to contribute to transformative health financing and health systems reforms that improve healthcare access and outcomes across Tanzania and beyond.

You will work alongside government leaders, donors, and technical experts to strengthen public systems and deliver sustainable impact for communities.

 

How to Apply:

To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.

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