Project Coordinator

About this role

SNV is hiring a Project Coordinator to manage and implement its clean cooking Results-Based Financing programme in Tanzania. The programme seeks to accelerate uptake of higher-tier clean cooking solutions by strengthening private sector delivery and using performance-based incentives. The post-holder will lead implementation in line with the programme design, objectives, results framework and workplan. They will develop the RBF implementation framework, manuals, selection criteria and competitive award processes, and coordinate the selection and contracting of eligible higher-tier clean cooking companies.

Day-to-day duties include managing grants and financing instruments, conducting due diligence, overseeing contracting and financial controls, and ensuring compliance with established procedures. The coordinator will also provide technical and managerial oversight to participating companies, monitor progress, verify results and release incentive payments only after independent verification. Further responsibilities cover budget oversight, expenditure monitoring, forecasting, financial reporting, risk management, staff supervision and stakeholder engagement with companies, government institutions, financial institutions and verification agencies. The post-holder will represent SNV in sector forums.

Candidates should hold a master's degree, MBA or another advanced degree in a relevant field, with at least seven years of relevant senior experience on complex development programmes. SNV requires demonstrated experience managing funds, preferably for improved cooking technologies, plus knowledge of Tanzania's improved cooking market. A track record of structuring and managing RBF facilities for market stimulation and understanding for-profit business success factors are essential. An energy post-graduate qualification and experience managing donor, government and business relationships are advantageous.

Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili is required. SNV is a global development partner in agri-food, energy and water. The contract post is based in Dar es Salaam with a desired start in January 2027. Compensation is not stated.

Applicants should submit a three-page CV, one-page motivation letter with expected salary, answer a short RBF question, and apply via the I AM INTERESTED button by 23 November 2026.