VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: PROGRAM MANAGER
Duty Station: Nzega District, Tabora Region, Tanzania
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 21st July 2026
ABOUT STAWI
Societies Transformation and Welfare Improvements (STAWI) is a registered Tanzanian non-governmental organization dedicated to transforming communities through sustainable development interventions in agriculture, agribusiness, food systems, climate resilience, environmental conservation, natural resource management, youth and women's economic empowerment, entrepreneurship development, and livelihood improvement initiatives.
STAWI works closely with government institutions, development partners, private sector actors, research organizations, farmer groups, cooperatives, and local communities to implement impactful projects that improve productivity, incomes, food security, environmental sustainability, and social welfare across Tanzania.
To strengthen its project implementation, program management, donor coordination, and organizational growth, STAWI seeks to recruit a highly experienced, competent, and results-oriented Program Manager to be based at its Nzega Office in Tabora Region.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Program Manager will provide strategic leadership, technical oversight, and overall coordination of STAWI's portfolio of development projects and programs. The position is responsible for planning, implementing, supervising, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on multiple donor-funded and internally financed projects while ensuring quality delivery, timely implementation, compliance with donor requirements, and achievement of organizational objectives.
The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary project teams, manage stakeholder relationships, coordinate partnerships, oversee project budgets and work plans, support resource mobilization initiatives, and ensure that all projects contribute effectively to STAWI's mission and strategic goals.
The Program Manager will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and will play a critical role in strengthening institutional performance, program quality, donor confidence, and organizational sustainability.
Transforming Communities for Sustainable Development and Improved Livelihoods.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Program Planning and Management
The Program Manager will:
i. Lead planning, design, implementation, and management of STAWI programs and projects.
ii. Develop comprehensive annual work plans, implementation schedules, and project operational plans.
iii. Coordinate timely execution of project activities in accordance with approved work plans and budgets.
iv. Ensure projects achieve planned outputs, outcomes, and impact indicators.
v. Monitor project implementation progress and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
vi. Ensure effective utilization of project resources.
vii. Provide strategic guidance to project teams and technical staff.
B. Project Coordination and Technical Oversight
The Program Manager will:
i. Coordinate implementation of donor-funded projects across multiple sectors.
ii. Supervise Project Coordinators, Project Officers, Field Officers, Consultants, and support staff.
iii. Ensure high-quality technical delivery of project interventions.
iv. Facilitate coordination among project teams and organizational departments.
v. Ensure timely delivery of project milestones and contractual obligations.
vi. Promote innovation, learning, and adaptive management throughout project implementation.
C. Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Reporting
The Program Manager will:
i. Oversee project monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems.
ii. Monitor project performance against approved indicators and targets.
iii. Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual, and donor reports.
iv. Review project reports and ensure quality before submission.
v. Facilitate documentation of lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.
vi. Support organizational knowledge management and evidence-based decision-making.
D. Grants and Donor Management
The Program Manager will:
i. Manage implementation of donor-funded projects in accordance with grant agreements.
ii. Ensure compliance with donor guidelines, contractual obligations, and reporting requirements.
iii. Coordinate donor communications, field visits, and project review meetings.
iv. Support proposal development, project design, and concept note preparation.
v. Contribute to fundraising and resource mobilization initiatives.
vi. Maintain strong relationships with development partners and funding agencies.
E. Financial and Budget Oversight
The Program Manager will:
i. Coordinate preparation of project budgets and annual operational plans.
ii. Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets.
iii. Ensure value for money and efficient use of project resources.
iv. Work closely with the Finance Department to ensure financial compliance.
v. Review financial reports and budget performance.
vi. Support budget revisions where necessary.
F. Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Development
The Program Manager will:
i. Build and maintain strong relationships with government institutions, donors, research institutions, private sector partners, NGOs, and community organizations.
ii. Represent STAWI in technical meetings, workshops, conferences, and stakeholder forums.
iii. Strengthen collaboration with implementing partners and consortium members.
iv. Promote strategic partnerships that enhance organizational growth and sustainability.
v. Support community engagement and participatory project implementation.
G. Quality Assurance and Compliance
The Program Manager will:
i. Ensure compliance with donor requirements, organizational policies, and Tanzanian legal and regulatory frameworks.
ii. Strengthen project quality assurance systems.
iii. Identify implementation risks and coordinate mitigation measures.
iv. Ensure safeguarding, environmental, gender, and social inclusion standards are integrated into project implementation.
v. Support organizational audits, evaluations, and donor assessments.
H. Organizational Leadership
The Program Manager will:
i. Provide leadership, mentorship, coaching, and performance management for project staff.
ii. Promote teamwork, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
iii. Participate in organizational strategic planning and institutional development.
iv. Perform any other duties assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Applicants must possess:
i. Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Development, Development Studies, Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management, Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, or a related field.
ii. A Master's Degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Business Administration (MBA), Agriculture, Environmental Management, or a related discipline will be an added advantage.
iii. Professional certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, PMD Pro, or equivalent) will be an added advantage.
Experience
Applicants must have:
i. A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in managing development programs and donor-funded projects.
ii. Proven experience managing multi-sector development programs within NGOs, international organizations, or development agencies.
iii. Demonstrated experience working in agriculture, agribusiness, climate-smart agriculture, food systems, environmental conservation, natural resource management, entrepreneurship development, youth and women empowerment, or livelihood improvement projects.
iv. Proven experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting, partnership management, and grants management.
v. Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
vi. Strong understanding of donor compliance requirements, including USAID, AGRA, EU, GIZ, UN agencies, World Bank, IFAD, FCDO, and similar development partners.
Technical Competencies
The candidate must demonstrate:
i. Strong project planning and program management skills.
ii. Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
iii. Strong monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting skills.
iv. Excellent proposal development and fundraising experience.
v. Strong financial and budget management skills.
vi. Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership-building abilities.
vii. Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills.
viii. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project management tools.
ix. Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
x. High standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
The successful candidate should possess:
i. Visionary leadership and strategic thinking abilities.
ii. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
iii. High ethical standards and accountability.
iv. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
v. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
vi. Commitment to STAWI's mission, values, and development objectives.
vii. Ability to work effectively with multicultural teams and diverse stakeholders.
viii. Results-oriented, innovative, and self-motivated personality.
REMUNERATION
STAWI offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications, experience, and organizational policies.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested and qualified candidates should submit:
i. Application Letter.
ii. Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
iii. Copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts.
iv. Professional Certificates (where applicable).
v. Contact details of at least three professional referees.
Application Channel: Applications should be sent to the email: [email protected]
Subject Line: Application for Program Manager Position - Nzega, Tabora
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
STAWI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Women, youth, and qualified persons from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.