Career Opportunities at STAWI – 3 Job Openings (Nzega, Tabora) – July 2026

Career Opportunities at STAWI – 3 Job Openings (Nzega, Tabora)Societies Transformation and Welfare Improvements (STAWI)is a registered Tanzanian non-governmental organization dedicated to transforming communities through sustainable development interventions. STAWI is seeking tohighly experienced, competent, and results-oriented professionals for the following three (3) full-time positions at its Nzega Office in Tabora Region: Program Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer Accountant Officer Application Deadline: 21st July 20261. Vacancy Announcement: Program Manager 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 STAWISocieties 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, 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. Key Responsibilities A. Program Planning and Management Lead planning, design, implementation, and management of STAWI programs and projects. Develop comprehensive annual work plans, implementation schedules, and project operational plans. Coordinate timely execution of project activities in accordance with approved work plans and budgets. Ensure projects achieve planned outputs, outcomes, and impact indicators. Monitor project implementation progress and recommend corrective actions where necessary. Ensure effective utilization of project resources. Provide strategic guidance to project teams and technical staff. B. Project Coordination and Technical Oversight Coordinate implementation of donor-funded projects across multiple sectors. Supervise Project Coordinators, Project Officers, Field Officers, Consultants, and support staff. Ensure high-quality technical delivery of project interventions. Facilitate coordination among project teams and organizational departments. Ensure timely delivery of project milestones and contractual obligations. Promote innovation, learning, and adaptive management throughout project implementation. C. Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Reporting Oversee project monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems. Monitor project performance against approved indicators and targets. Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual, and donor reports. Review project reports and ensure quality before submission. Facilitate documentation of lessons learned, best practices, and success stories. Support organizational knowledge management and evidence-based decision-making. D. Grants and Donor Management Manage implementation of donor-funded projects in accordance with grant agreements. Ensure compliance with donor guidelines, contractual obligations, and reporting requirements. Coordinate donor communications, field visits, and project review meetings. Support proposal development, project design, and concept note preparation. Contribute to fundraising and resource mobilization initiatives. Maintain strong relationships with development partners and funding agencies. E. Financial and Budget Oversight Coordinate preparation of project budgets and annual operational plans. Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets. Ensure value for money and efficient use of project resources. Work closely with the Finance Department to ensure financial compliance. Review financial reports and budget performance. Support budget revisions where necessary. F. Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Development Build and maintain strong relationships with government institutions, donors, research institutions, private sector partners, NGOs, and community organizations. Represent STAWI in technical meetings, workshops, conferences, and stakeholder forums. Strengthen collaboration with implementing partners and consortium members. Promote strategic partnerships that enhance organizational growth and sustainability. Support community engagement and participatory project implementation. G. Quality Assurance and Compliance Ensure compliance with donor requirements, organizational policies, and Tanzanian legal and regulatory frameworks. Strengthen project quality assurance systems. Identify implementation risks and coordinate mitigation measures. Ensure safeguarding, environmental, gender, and social inclusion standards are integrated into project implementatio (Continued — see the full advert via the application link above.)