Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Specialist

Job Vacancy at Plan International – Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Specialist, Tanga (October 2026) Organisation:Plan InternationalPosition:Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) SpecialistLocation:Tanga, TanzaniaReports To:Project ManagerDate Posted:25 October 2026Application Deadline:31 October 2026Eligibility:Applicants must already have the right to live and work in Tanzania. About Plan International Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. The organisation works with children, young people, supporters, and partners to address poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination. For over 85 years, Plan International has worked to transform the lives of children in more than 80 countries. It supports children’s rights from birth to adulthood, helps communities respond to crises, and promotes positive changes in policies and practices to achieve gender equality and inclusion. Background This is an anticipated project to be implemented by GIZ in cooperation with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Prime Minister’s Office for Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG), with implementation focusing on Tanga Region. Subject to the project award, the contractor will implement activities under two main outputs: Empowering young people to address sexual and reproductive health issues. Improving the environment in which young people can make informed and empowered choices. The project aims to help young people, particularly young women, make informed and confident decisions about their health and future. It addresses barriers to reliable health information, access to appropriate services, and social norms that may discourage open discussions about health and relationships. The intervention will be delivered through four interconnected work packages: Work Package 1: Youth Empowerment– Strengthening young people’s knowledge, skills, and links to services through school-based and out-of-school youth clubs. Work Package 2: Community Engagement– Addressing the broader social and institutional environment through engagement with community opinion leaders. Work Package 3: Communication Campaigns– Implementing coordinated social and mass media campaigns. Work Package 4: Civil Society Support– Supporting local civil society organisations through a small-grants mechanism for gender-transformative approaches. Key Responsibilities The SRHR Specialist will be responsible for the following duties: Youth Empowerment and Life Skills:Lead the planning and implementation of school-based and out-of-school youth club interventions on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and life skills under Work Package 1. This includes training teachers and youth facilitators on SRHR education, life skills, gender, and inclusion. Health Education:Ensure high-quality, age-appropriate SRHR knowledge transfer to adolescents and young people in line with national health guidelines and youth-friendly service standards. Coordination with Health Facilities:Provide technical guidance on structured cooperation between schools, youth clubs, and health facilities. This includes organising mutual visits and health-worker outreach to improve access to SRHR services and referral pathways. Community Dialogue:Work with the Team Leader to design and facilitate structured, gender-transformative dialogue with local opinion leaders under Work Package 2. Use health-based evidence to address social norms affecting young people’s access to SRHR services and contribute to reducing teenage pregnancies. Dialogue Cycles and Assessments:Coordinate repeated dialogue cycles and support baseline, midline, and endline assessments in collaboration with the external service provider. Local Stakeholder Engagement:Support the orientation of Ward Education Coordinators and Village/Ward Executive Officers on key SRHR topics to strengthen local ownership, monitoring, and sustainability. Coordination of Interventions:Ensure consistency between youth-focused interventions and community-level social norm change activities. Reporting and Documentation:Contribute to project reporting and document lessons learned to support programme improvement and knowledge sharing. Safeguarding Compliance:Ensure that project activities comply with safeguarding requirements and relevant organisational standards. Qualifications and Requirements Academic Qualifications A Master’s degree in one of the following fields is required: Public Health Medicine Nursing Social Education Gender Studies Professional Experience Applicants should have the following experience: At least five years of professional experience in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) or adolescent and youth health programmes. At least five years of experience designing and implementing SRHR knowledge-transfer interventions for adolescents and young people. At least five years of experience engaging community leaders, opinion leaders, religious leaders, or other gatekeepers on sensitive SRHR topics. At least five years of experience applying gender-transformative approaches. At least five years of professional experience working in an international organisation. Language Requirements Knowledge of English. Knowledge of Kiswahili. Duty Station and Reporting Location:Tanga, TanzaniaReports To:Project Manager Eligibility Requirement:This position is open only to applicants who already have the legal right to live and work in Tanzania. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official Plan International careers portal. CLICK/TAP HERE TO APPLY: Application Deadline:31 October 2026 Applicants are encouraged to apply before the closing date and ensure that their applications meet the stated qualifications and experience requirements. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan International is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. The organisation promotes equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. It fosters an inclusive working environment that values diverse people, perspectives, and ideas, while promoting racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights, and inclusion. Child Safeguarding and Recruitment Notice Plan International is committed to safeguarding children and young people. The organisation has a responsibility to ensure that its employees do not contribute to harm or place children at risk. Pre-employment checks will be conducted in accordance with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. The organisation also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and may request information from previous employers about findings or investigations concerning sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment. Important Notice:Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.