Impact Officer – Job Description

Organization: VisionFund International
Location: Head Office VF Office, Tanzania
Job Type: Full-time
Job Requisition ID: JR49793
Application Deadline: 8 May 2026

🔹 Organization Overview

With over 75 years of experience, World Vision and its microfinance arm VisionFund focus on helping vulnerable children overcome poverty and improve their quality of life across nearly 100 countries.

🔹 Job Purpose

The Impact Officer supports senior management in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating social impact strategies and programs. The role ensures that all initiatives align with VisionFund’s mission and deliver measurable impact on clients and communities.

🔹 Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy & Planning

Identify, onboard, and manage strategic partners (local and international)
Support development of impact strategy and annual business plans
Develop operational plans to achieve impact goals
Assist in setting impact targets and staff performance indicators
Contribute to incentive programs linked to impact outcomes

2. Monitoring & Evaluation

Oversee Client Impact Surveys (twice per year)
Analyze survey data to identify client needs and trends
Monitor outreach and social performance data (e.g., women, children, rural clients)
Ensure proper data storage and reporting systems
Produce impact reports for:
- Donors and lenders
- Board meetings
- Internal decision-making
Coordinate external evaluations and social performance audits
Track poverty levels using tools like PPI (where applicable)
Maintain knowledge of impact measurement standards and practices

3. Training & Coaching

Train new staff and managers on impact measurement and strategy
Support staff in using data for decision-making
Advise on product/service design for social impact
Promote a culture of:
- High-quality client service
- Child well-being focus
Conduct field visits to support loan officers and monitor data collection

4. Client Engagement & Focus

Work with operations teams on client protection training
Engage clients and community leaders to gather feedback
Develop client impact stories and success cases
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., program managers, M&E teams)

🔹 Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in:
- International Relations
- Communication
- Marketing
- Public Relations or related field

Experience

Minimum 5 years in NGOs or social programs
Experience in:
- Fundraising
- Social impact reporting
- Communication campaigns
Familiarity with USSEPM (social performance standards)

🔹 Technical Requirements

Intermediate Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables)
Strong reporting and data analysis skills
Advanced English proficiency

🔹 Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is best suited for someone who is:

Analytical and data-driven
Passionate about social impact and development work
Strong in communication and reporting
Experienced in NGO or microfinance environments
Comfortable working with both data and communities

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