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Tanza Education
District Lead at Tanza Education
Job Overview
Tanza Education is hiring a District Lead to support the implementation of the MsingiTek Program in Tanzania. The role will be based in either Tunduru DC or Morogoro DC.
The District Lead will serve as a critical link between field-level execution and program-level strategy. The successful candidate will oversee a portfolio of schools across an assigned district, directly manage a team of 5+ Digital Education Supervisors (DES), and ensure that every school consistently delivers at least 150 minutes of quality digital learning per week.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Position Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Job Title | District Lead |
| Organization | Tanza Education |
| Reports To | MsingiTek Program Manager |
| Location | Tunduru DC or Morogoro DC |
| Application Deadline | 31 May 2026 |
About MsingiTek
MsingiTek is a tablet-based learning program designed for students in Standards 1, 2, and 3.
Through the use of Imagine Worldwide tablets and onebillion learning software, the program provides individualized learning experiences that help children strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
The initiative supports Tanzanian learners in developing the essential skills needed to reach their full potential.
About Tanza Education
Tanza Education aims to ensure that every Tanzanian student is equipped to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
The organization believes that strong people, systems, and structures are essential to achieving sustainable educational impact. As an implementing partner for the MsingiTek Program in Ruvuma and Morogoro, Tanza Education works to empower young learners through innovative digital education solutions.
About the Candidate
The ideal candidate is a strong field leader who can bridge strategy and execution while remaining closely connected to realities on the ground.
The successful candidate should:
- Build and strengthen scalable systems and structures.
- Thrive in complex and resource-constrained environments.
- Motivate teams toward shared goals.
- Maintain high standards while leading with humility and urgency.
- Promote sustainable implementation and local ownership.
Role Purpose
The District Lead will be responsible for the overall performance of the assigned district by using:
- Data-driven decision making
- Coaching and mentorship
- Government engagement
- Continuous improvement systems
The role also focuses on long-term sustainability by embedding MsingiTek practices into government schools and strengthening local education structures.
The District Lead will play a key role in institutionalizing the program at district level by:
- Supporting government ownership
- Strengthening accountability systems
- Building replicable implementation models
- Promoting community-rooted sustainability
Key Responsibilities
1. District-Level Program Oversight
Responsibilities include:
- Monitoring key program KPIs such as:
- Tablet time-on-task
- Session completion
- Attendance
- Data reporting rates
- Holding teams accountable to targets
- Identifying underperforming schools early
- Developing and implementing recovery plans
2. Team Leadership and Coaching
The District Lead will directly supervise 5+ Digital Education Supervisors (DES).
Key duties include:
- Conducting regular field visits
- Assessing school-level implementation quality
- Providing real-time coaching
- Leading:
- Weekly check-ins
- Performance reviews
- Team learning sessions
- Building a culture of accountability and growth
3. Data-Driven Decision Making
Responsibilities include:
- Using dashboards and field data to identify trends
- Prioritizing support across schools
- Synthesizing district insights
- Communicating findings to the Program Manager
- Ensuring timely and accurate data collection
- Supporting DES staff in data utilization
4. Government and Stakeholder Engagement
The District Lead will work closely with:
- District Education Officers
- Ward Education Officers
- School leaders
- Other government stakeholders
Responsibilities include:
- Representing the program at district meetings
- Building strong stakeholder relationships
- Supporting the Government Engagement calendar
- Ensuring alignment with government priorities
5. Quality Assurance and Implementation Fidelity
Responsibilities include:
- Conducting school observations
- Performing implementation audits
- Monitoring adherence to program standards
- Identifying systemic gaps
- Developing corrective interventions
- Escalating critical issues with clear documentation
6. Capacity Building and School Ownership
The District Lead will help schools transition toward independent program ownership by:
- Strengthening headteacher and teacher capacity
- Promoting sustainable implementation practices
- Monitoring school readiness
- Encouraging long-term ownership of program delivery
7. Operational Coordination
Responsibilities include supporting logistics and coordination for:
- Cohort launches
- Equipment installations
- Teacher trainings
- Community trainings
- Equipment maintenance
- Resource allocation
The role also involves identifying operational blockers and ensuring field teams have the tools needed for effective implementation.
8. Reporting and Communication
The District Lead will provide structured updates to the Program Manager on:
- District performance
- Team progress
- Emerging risks
- Key challenges
- Lessons learned
- Best practices from the field
Qualifications
Applicants should possess:
- Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Community Development
- Education
- Social Sciences
- Project Management
- Public Administration
- Or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience in:
- Program implementation
- Education programs
- Community development
- Field operations
- At least 1–2 years supervising or coordinating field-based teams
- Experience working in rural or low-resource settings
- Experience engaging government stakeholders
- Experience using:
- Reports
- Dashboards
- Monitoring tools
- Strong communication skills in:
- English
- Kiswahili
Added Advantage
Experience in:
- EdTech
- Tablet-based learning
- MEAL systems
- Basic technology troubleshooting
Required Skills
Stakeholder Engagement
Ability to build trust, ownership, and collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
Technical Problem-Solving
Ability to troubleshoot basic hardware and software issues.
Data Aptitude
Ability to analyze data and convert insights into practical action.
Capacity Building
Ability to mentor and strengthen performance among adults and school teams.
Collaboration and Facilitation
Ability to coordinate teamwork and support collective decision-making.
Communication
Strong verbal and written communication skills across different cultures and contexts.
Desired Traits
The ideal candidate should be:
- Results-oriented
- A critical thinker
- Collaborative
- Passionate about impact
- Committed to high standards
- Ethical and trustworthy
- Humble and adaptable
- Growth-minded
- Team-oriented
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their:
- CV
- Cover Letter
to the following email address:
Application Deadline
31 May 2026
To apply for this job email your details to careers@tanzaeducation.com