Program Manager (Team Leader) and Gender-Based Violence Technical Lead

Overview

Program: Tanzania Community-Based Social Norms Change and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Program

Location: Dodoma, Tanzania

Reports to: Senior Program Manager

Please Note: This position is contingent upon award and donor approval with an anticipated start date of March 2026.

Global Communities champions innovative solutions to complex challenges at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and financial inclusion. We ensure our approaches are as dynamic and diverse as the communities we serve. We bring together local ingenuity and global insights to save lives and secure strong futures.

Global Communities is seeking a Program Manager (Team Leader) and GBV Technical Lead for the anticipated World Bank and Government of Tanzania Community-Based Social Norms Change and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention Program in Tanzania mainland. This project is part of the larger Project for Advancing Gender Equality Project (PAMOJA) which has four main components: 1) Promoting Economic Opportunities for Women through Community Based Models; 2) Strengthening Gender-based Violence Prevention and Response Services; 3) Innovations and Partnerships; and 4) Project Management and Monitoring and Evaluation. The objective of the 18-month project is to design, pilot, validate and support the rollout a national protocol for a community-based social norms change and GBV prevention program in Tanzania Mainland in 15 rural councils of Tanzania based on the Bandebereho model, a couples-based intervention, successfully implemented in Rwanda.

The Program Manager, in collaboration with the Government of Tanzania through the Ministry of Community Development Gender Women and Special Groups (MOCDGWSG,) and the Prime’s Minister Office Regional Administration and Local Government (PMORALG) at both national and council levels, together with a local partner and with support from GC’s Global Support Team (GST), will lead the design of a culturally adapted community-based social norms change and GBV prevention program for Tanzania Mainland based on the Bandebereho/Program P model; pilot the program in selected councils/districts with high GBV prevalence rate; build the capacity of community structures to roll out the model nationally; and establish robust Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning systems for lessons learning, on-ground adaptation, evidence generation and scale-up. We are looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to help us build the world we envision: one of expanded opportunity, where crises give way to resilience and all people thrive.

Responsibilities

The Program Manager/GBV Technical Lead is responsible for overall leadership and strategic direction of the program, ensuring collaboration with relevant ministries, guiding program implementation, upholding technical excellence, and driving the achievement of key program outcomes. The Program Manager will manage a team of staff to ensure the quality, timeliness, and efficiency of all products and activities generated under the project. S/he will work closely with the relevant ministries both at national and council level and local partner organization to ensure smooth and aligned project implementation. Finally, the PM will be responsible for communications with the donor, for publicly representing the project, and for liaising with government and other institutions/stakeholders as necessary.

Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Provide program leadership, direction, and supervision, including oversight of staff, consultants, and partners, monitoring and evaluation, and program implementation.
• Serve as the technical director of the project, ensuring an ongoing commitment to technical excellence and adherence to gender equality, social inclusion, and safeguarding standards and best practices.
• Ensure high-quality implementation of a project focused on community-based violence prevention and social behavior change.
• Provide strategic direction by leading planning and implementation reviews to facilitate the cost-effective and timely achievement of contract deliverables.
• Manage team members, including highly specialized technical staff, to deliver against the project workplan.
• Ensure project activities maximize impact and are completed in compliance with Global Communities, World Bank rules and regulations, Government of Tanzania laws, policies and guidelines, and donor agreement requirements.
• Meet program targets and deliverables, as well as fiscal integrity of the use of program funds.
• Coordinate with relevant government ministries and act as primary point of contact with the donor, government counterparts, and other critical in-country stakeholders.
• Represent Global Communities and overall program interests as necessary and appropriate.
• Build and maintain strong working relations with key internal and external stakeholders, beneficiaries, prime and subcontractors, suppliers, and partners. Provide effective and timely responses to inquiries and concerns.
• Foster good working relationships with other agencies working on similar or complimentary projects, maximizing visibility and learning.
• Ensure that lessons learned are disseminated and applied.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Gender Studies, Sociology, or related discipline
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in social development and community intervention projects, ideally related to gender equality, violence prevention, and/or social behavior change.
• Five (5) years’ experience managing multi-sectoral projects with increasing responsibilities and duties, preferably as Chief of Party, senior management position, or equivalent, leading implementation of large international donor programs.
• Managed at least three (3) similar projects (GBV prevention, social norms change, managing largescale gender programs, community-based interventions)
• World Bank or other international donor experience within a period of the last 10 years.
• Proven experience leading Program P or Bandebereho adaptations or similar models in Tanzania or Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding implementing research studies, experience with RCT preferred.
• Experience in East Africa, with preference for recent work in Tanzania.
• Strong understanding of Government of Tanzania structures and processes, including relevant ministries at the national level and Local Government Authorities (LGAs).
• Proven ability to engage and coordinate effectively with government stakeholders, ensuring compliance with national policies and alignment with LGA procedures.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with government officials, civil society organizations, private sector actors, implementing partners, international donors, and other stakeholders.
• Management/supervisory experience is required.
• Proven ability to communicate a common vision among diverse partners and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams is desired.
• Languages: Full Professional Proficiency in spoken and written English and Swahili. Must be able to use both languages fluently and accurately and be able to read all styles and forms on all levels pertinent to professional needs.
• A passion for the mission and values of Global Communities.

Global Communities positively welcomes and seeks applications from all sections of society. We are committed to a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of everyone and offers equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Global Communities holds strict safeguarding principles and has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. In the process of recruitment, selection, and appointment, Global Communities will conduct robust reference and background screening checks, including international vetting as a signature of the Global Misconduct Disclosure Scheme to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. The incumbent is required to carry out their duties in accordance with Global Communities Safeguarding policy and the Standards of Conduct.

How to apply

Please apply online:

https://internationalcareers-globalcommunities.icims.com/jobs/2578/program-manager-%28team-leader%29-and-gender-based-violence-technical-lead/job