Country Head of Programmes

About this role

WeWorld-GVC is recruiting a Country Head of Programmes to lead its Tanzania programme portfolio with strategic, technical and operational oversight. Reporting to the Country Representative, the post-holder works with department heads and project managers to ensure quality, accountability, donor compliance and effective implementation. The position supervises project managers and technical staff in planning, monitoring and reporting. It ensures donor compliance and timely reports, coordinates financial oversight with the Head of Support Services, and leads integration across education, protection, livelihoods, basic assistance and civil society while embedding gender, inclusion, climate resilience and accountability.

The post-holder leads strategic planning and fundraising, coordinates proposals with HQ, represents WeWorld-GVC in donor and consortium forums, line manages programme staff, promotes capacity building and oversees MEAL systems. Candidates need an advanced degree in social or political science, development studies, economics, international relations, project management, agronomy or business development. Essential experience includes five years in humanitarian or development settings, four years in project cycle management, proposal writing, knowledge of EU, UN, Italian Cooperation and ECHO procedures, fluent English and MS Office skills. Desirable are work in Tanzania and East Africa, development and emergency programmes, and Swahili.

WeWorld-GVC works in more than 20 countries on emergency and development projects focused on women, girls and young people. In Tanzania since 2010, it runs school-centred programmes in Dar es Salaam and Ludewa across education, health, nutrition, child protection and WASH, and manages EU-supported initiatives including Kijani Pemba and Pamoja Tudumishe Elimu. This is a full-time expatriate contract in Dar es Salaam with frequent field visits, starting as soon as possible. It begins with six months subject to verification, then a renewable six-month contract depending on evaluation and funding.

The base salary is EUR 3,190 to 3,790 monthly plus contributions and housing, with health insurance and one annual return flight. Applications close on 8 December 2026.