Plan International Job Vacancy — Project Officer
As a staff member of a Child centered International development and humanitarian organisation, the Project officer will commit to comply with Plan Internationals standards and policies related to safeguarding and PSHEA (Preventing Sexual Harassment, exploitation and Abuse), Gender equality, inclusion and diversity. All Plan International staff are expected to uphold the organisation`s values and behaviours in every aspect.
DIMENSION OF THE ROLE
- Project Planning: Maintain a detailed overview of all planned and live project work, timelines and milestones.
- Support project implementation including quality assurance, reporting, oversight of M&E activities and communications in line with the project proposal and donor agreement;
- Support in the identification and engagement of the input suppliers and other private sector companies involved in Coffee value chain in Tarime, Mara in close cooperation and coordination with the Project Coordinator;
- Support delivery, monitoring and evaluation of all activities and related outputs as per Results Framework and Implementation Plan;
- Risk Management: Actively support risk management, including identification and logging of risks according to company standard operating procedures. Maintain a relevant contextual understanding of projects.
- Financial Management: Support the financial administration of projects, including managing invoicing processes, expenses reconciliation and budget management and reporting.
- Procurement Planning: Support the project-level procurement planning, maintaining visibility of ongoing and upcoming procurements and updating procurement plan as needed.
- Ensure all procurements follow internal policies and comply with relevant client regulations.
- Written Deliverables: Contribute to report drafting, editing and formatting. Research support on specific projects.
- Meetings and Events: Support scheduling and logistical arrangements for engagement and major events with project stakeholders, across the five projects’ operational districts councils.
- Knowledge Management: Maintain project-specific digital knowledge management platforms.
- Maintaining streamlined and well-organized electronic project folders on SharePoint.
- Compliance: Remain up to date on key donor’s compliance, and ensure any necessary approvals and/or waivers have been received.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Required experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in agribusiness, agriculture economics, agriculture, entrepreneurship, business administration, commerce, economics.
- Minimum of at least three (3) years of relevant experience in the INGO environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated experience in the coordination of integrated multi-sectoral projects;
- Solid work experience with development partners and local government required
- Experience working in or closely with the private sector
- Experience working in or closely with coffee farmers, AMCOS, WAMACU and researchers and regulatory boards of coffee husbandry and businesses
- Experience of working with children and communities and managing child-related programs and projects would be an advantage
- Knowledge of the Tanzanian context for local and international civil society.
Skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work under multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong public speaking skills.
- Demonstrated versatility, and integrity
- Fluent spoken and written English and Kiswahili
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent negotiation and networking skills with relevant stakeholders
Location: Tarime
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Grade: 12
Closing Date: 5th July, 2026
How to Apply
