Program Officer Job Vacancy

Hand in Hand Eastern Africa-Tanzania

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Organization Overview

Hand in Hand Eastern Africa-Tanzania (HIHEA TZ) is a Non-Governmental Organization registered in Tanzania since 2018 and part of the Hand in Hand Global Network.

The organization focuses on empowering communities, especially women, through:

• Sustainable enterprise creation
• Job creation
• Economic empowerment
• Social empowerment

HIHEA TZ currently operates in:

• Kilimanjaro
• Arusha
• Manyara
• Singida
• Dodoma
• Simiyu
• Iringa

The organization works with marginalized communities through participatory development approaches aimed at improving:

• Income generation
• Food security
• Healthcare access
• Education
• Housing
• Overall livelihoods

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Position Details

Item	Description
Position Title	Program Officer
Reference Number	HIHEATZ PO. 01/2026
Number of Posts	1
Duty Station	Iringa

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Job Summary

The Program Officer will provide technical support to projects implemented at branch level.

The role involves:

• Planning project operations
• Coordinating implementation activities
• Monitoring project deliverables
• Ensuring projects meet donor agreements, budgets, and timelines

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Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Spearhead implementation of assigned project activities.
• Support review of operational plans, work plans, and project performance guidelines.
• Promote HIHEA TZ products and services.
• Manage members’ access to credit and financial partnerships.
• Monitor:
  • Business performance
  • Savings
  • Credit disbursements
  • Microfinance uptake
• Analyze credit risks and advise on mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical support in project implementation and planning.
• Coordinate partnerships with:
  • Government ministries
  • National institutions
  • Donor-funded programs
• Support business development initiatives for members.
• Introduce innovative methodologies to strengthen enterprise development programs.
• Support revision of training manuals and monitoring frameworks.
• Build staff capacity on revised training materials.
• Disseminate best practices among project beneficiaries.
• Coordinate meetings with local leaders and stakeholders.
• Support proposal development and new projects.
• Maintain relationships with project stakeholders and professional networks.
• Support donor and stakeholder field visits.
• Participate in forums and stakeholder engagements when nominated.
• Promote visibility and public relations for HIHEA TZ projects.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the supervisor.

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Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in:

• Community Development
• Project Planning and Management
• Business Administration
• Agricultural Economics
• Agri-business Management
• Cooperatives Management and Entrepreneurship
• Commerce
• Other related disciplines

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Required Skills & Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Good understanding of:
  • Local agroeconomic sectors
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Small-scale business development
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Partnership-building abilities
• Ability to work with diverse communities
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong report-writing skills
• Excellent communication skills in:
  • English
  • Kiswahili
• Proficiency in:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
• Strong initiative and commitment to results

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Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience
• Experience in a similar role involving adult engagement is an added advantage

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Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• All documents combined into one PDF file

Applicants must clearly indicate:

• Position Title
• Reference Number

in their application.

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Submission Email

careers@handinhandea.or.tz

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Application Deadline

26 May 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Organization Contact Details

Hand in Hand Eastern Africa-Tanzania

Website

Hand in Hand Eastern Africa-Tanzania Official Website

Postal Address

P.O. Box 7152
Arusha

Telephone

+255 27 254 7559

Social Media

@HandinHandTZ / Hand in Hand Eastern Africa – Tanzania

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Hand in Hand Eastern Africa-Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer.

The organization does not charge or request any payment or security deposit during the recruitment and interview process.