District GBV Program Officer

About this role

Kivulini Women's Rights Organization, in partnership with Global Communities, is recruiting thirty District GBV Program Officers for the anticipated Community-Based Social Norms Change and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Program. The programme is funded by the World Bank and the Government of Tanzania under the Project for Advancing Gender Equality (PAMOJA). Officers will be embedded in one of thirteen councils on Tanzania Mainland, reporting to the National GBV Program Officer. Day-to-day work centres on community-level delivery of the Bandebereho couples-based prevention model.

Officers will coordinate with Community Development Officers, Ward and Village Executive Officers and Women and Children Protection Committees on community entry, facilitator and participant recruitment, and session logistics. They will mentor community facilitators through session observations using fidelity checklists and give real-time quality feedback. They will support cascade training, conduct joint supportive supervision with council authorities, and facilitate reflection sessions documenting adaptation needs and lessons learned. Other duties include supporting monitoring and evaluation data collection, upholding safeguarding standards, referring violence disclosures through established pathways, and preparing district progress reports.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in gender studies, sociology, social work, community development or a related field, and have experience implementing community-based GBV or social norms change programming in Tanzania. A strong grasp of GBV prevention and response, safeguarding, survivor-centred approaches and referral mechanisms is essential, along with demonstrated experience working with Local Government Authorities and community structures. Experience facilitating gender-transformative group or couples curricula such as SASA!, Bandebereho, Program P or Familia Imara is a strong advantage, as is knowledge of local district languages. Fluency in Kiswahili and good written English are required.

These are full-time posts of up to 24 months, phased with district rollout from February 2027 to February 2029, contingent upon award and donor approval. Shortlisted candidates undergo reference and background checks. Applicants should indicate on their CV which districts they are available to work in.