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Plan International Tanzania
Team Leader – Business Development Services at Plan International – July 2026
Company: Plan International Tanzania
Position: Team Leader – Business Development Services (2 Positions – Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar)
Location: Unguja & Pemba, Zanzibar / Mainland Tanzania (Location TBC)
Reports To: Program Implementation Area Manager
Technical Reporting: Economic Empowerment Advisor
Grade: 14
Employment Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 26th July 2026
About Plan International
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation committed to advancing children’s rights and promoting equality for girls.
The organisation believes in the potential of every child but recognises that poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination prevent many children, especially girls, from achieving their full potential.
Working with children, young people, communities, partners, and supporters, Plan International addresses the root causes of inequality and vulnerability. The organisation supports children’s rights from birth through adulthood, helps communities prepare for and respond to crises, and advocates for lasting changes in policies and practices.
For over 85 years, Plan International has worked in more than 80 countries, transforming the lives of children and promoting equality.
Project Background
The anticipated project is Advancing Gender Equality in Tanzania (PAMOJA), a World Bank–IDA financed initiative implemented by the Government of Tanzania through the Prime Minister’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG) in collaboration with the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups (MoCDGWSG).
The project will cover:
- 40 district councils across 10 regions in Mainland Tanzania
- 8 districts across 4 regions in Zanzibar
PAMOJA aims to promote:
- Women’s economic empowerment
- Gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response services
- Sustainable livelihoods for women entrepreneurs
The project will implement a Business Development Services (BDS) programme targeting approximately 7,500 Community Microfinance Groups (CMGs), mainly women-led groups.
The programme will strengthen participants’ capacity in:
- Governance
- Financial literacy
- Business development
- Access to sustainable financing
Through a Train-the-Trainer (ToT) model, PAMOJA will strengthen the capacity of local government authorities and community-based facilitators to provide high-quality business training and mentoring.
Job Purpose
The Team Leader – Business Development Services will provide overall technical and managerial leadership for the delivery of the BDS assignment across target districts in Mainland Tanzania, Unguja, and Pemba.
The role will oversee the design and implementation of a hybrid delivery model, manage multidisciplinary technical teams, and serve as the main point of contact between Plan International and project stakeholders.
The post-holder will ensure that market-driven, gender-transformative, and climate-resilient enterprise development interventions are delivered according to donor and organisational standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Management
The Team Leader will:
- Provide overall technical and managerial leadership for the PAMOJA project.
- Ensure timely and quality delivery of project activities in line with:
- Annual work plans
- Donor requirements
- Plan International project management standards
- Lead the multidisciplinary expert team, including:
- Women Economic Empowerment & Gender Specialists
- Value Chain & Climate-Smart Agriculture Specialists
- Financial Literacy & Cooperative Specialists
- Training Specialists
- Design and oversee the implementation of the hybrid delivery model, including:
- Training of Trainers (ToT) for government and district focal points
- Direct training for women groups and individual enterprises
- Oversee market and value chain assessments to ensure business models are:
- Commercially viable
- Climate-resilient
- Supportive of women’s ownership and decision-making
- Develop mobilisation plans to ensure effective project coverage across Unguja and Pemba.
- Lead pilot phase testing in selected districts.
- Ensure project deliverables meet donor standards and are submitted on time.
- Ensure compliance with:
- Safeguarding policies
- PSHEA standards
- Gender equality, diversity, and inclusion policies
- Monitor project risks and ensure appropriate mitigation measures are implemented.
- Ensure project systems, including SAP and PMERL, are updated and properly maintained.
2. Stakeholder Management, Engagement and Influence
Responsibilities include:
- Represent Plan International Tanzania in regional stakeholder forums.
- Promote project objectives and strategic messages among government and development partners.
- Develop strategies that encourage programme participants to actively participate in decision-making processes.
3. Financial and Operational Management
The Team Leader will:
- Oversee PAMOJA project budgets and ensure:
- Proper planning
- Expenditure tracking
- Compliance with financial procedures
- Value for money
- Ensure accurate and timely financial and project reporting.
- Monitor efficient allocation and flow of project funds.
- Ensure compliance with internal control systems.
4. Partnership Management
The role will involve:
- Strengthening relationships with PAMOJA partners based on Plan International partnership principles.
- Supporting partner capacity building.
- Monitoring partner implementation to ensure achievement of project objectives.
- Communicating project achievements, results, and objectives to stakeholders.
5. Leadership and Staff Management
The Team Leader will:
- Lead and support a multidisciplinary project team.
- Promote:
- High performance
- Accountability
- Collaboration
- Positive workplace culture
- Support staff development through:
- Performance reviews
- Individual development plans
- Coaching and mentoring
- Ensure compliance with Plan International policies, safeguarding requirements, and Code of Conduct.
- Create an inclusive environment where staff are motivated and supported.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship, or related field.
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience leading Business Development Services (BDS) projects.
- Demonstrated experience managing:
- World Bank-funded projects
- International donor-funded programmes
- Successful completion of at least two similar business development assignments within the last three years.
- Strong expertise in:
- Market systems development
- Strategic planning
- Enterprise development
- Economic empowerment programmes
Knowledge and Additional Skills
Candidates should have:
- Experience implementing projects in:
- Mainland Tanzania
- Zanzibar
- Coastal regions
- Previous experience working in Zanzibar is an advantage.
- Working proficiency in Kiswahili.
- Strong English writing and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of:
- Blue Economy initiatives
- Community-based economic empowerment models
- Climate Smart Agriculture practices
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunity
Plan International promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, or background.
The organisation is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks in accordance with Plan International safeguarding policies.
Plan International does not request any payment from candidates during recruitment.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official Plan International application link.
Position: Team Leader – Business Development Services
Application Deadline: 26th July 2026
Applicants should follow the employer’s application instructions provided in the official job advertisement.
To apply for this job please visit jobs.plan-international.org.