Job Advertisement – Project Officer
Organization: DVV International (Tanzania
Office)
Job Title: Project Officer
Reference Number: DVV/PO/022026
Job Type: Full-Time (starting 1 May 2026)
Location: Dar es Salaam
Salary: TZS 3,300,000 – 3,500,000
Closing Date: 18 April 2026
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About the Organization
DVV International is the international cooperation institute
of the German Adult Education Association (DVV). The organization promotes
lifelong learning and supports the development of sustainable adult education
systems in more than 50 countries worldwide, including Tanzania.
Job Summary
The Project Officer will work under the supervision of the
Country Project Coordinator and Regional Director for East and Horn of Africa.
The role supports implementation of non-formal adult and youth
education programmes across macro, meso, and micro levels in Tanzania.
Key Responsibilities
1. Technical Support & Programme Implementation
- Provide
technical support to national, regional, and district stakeholders
- Support
implementation of adult literacy, TVET, and community education programmes
- Assist
government and NGO partners in the Integrated Community-Based Adult
Education (ICBAE) programme
- Support
development of multi-sectoral strategies for youth and adult education
2. Monitoring, Evaluation & Research
- Develop
M&E tools for data collection and analysis
- Conduct
monitoring and supervision visits to Community Learning Centres (CLCs)
- Ensure
quality tracking of project activities and results
- Identify
research areas in youth and adult education
3. Networking & Coordination
- Establish
and maintain multi-sectoral networks in adult education
- Support
implementation of pilot Community Learning Centres in Dar es Salaam and
Coast regions
- Coordinate
with stakeholders across government and non-government sectors
4. Training & Capacity Building
- Deliver
training on adult education, andragogy, and ICBAE programme implementation
- Support
workshops, conferences, and capacity-building activities
5. Project Management Support
- Ensure
activities align with organizational budget and guidelines
- Support
donor reporting and communication of project results
- Assist
in proposal development for new funding opportunities
- Support
tender processes and project planning activities
- Prepare
reports for workshops, trainings, and donor updates
6. Advocacy & Communications
- Collaborate
with Advocacy and Communications Advisor
- Support
implementation of internal advocacy and communication strategies
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s
or Master’s degree in Education or Social Sciences
- Minimum 4
years’ experience in NGO or development sector
- Strong
experience in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
- Knowledge
of youth and adult education systems in Tanzania and beyond
- Experience
working with government stakeholders at different levels
- Strong
training and facilitation skills
- Excellent
report writing and analytical skills
- Fluency
in English and Kiswahili
Key Competencies
- Strong
project management skills
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability
to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong
computer skills (Microsoft Office)
- High
level of organization and attention to detail
- Teamwork
and problem-solving abilities
Additional Requirements
- Must
be a Tanzanian national
- Strong
ability to build and maintain professional networks
- Experience
in multi-stakeholder coordination is an advantage
Application Process
Applicants must submit:
Tanzania job portal
- Updated
CV with three traceable referees
- Cover
letter indicating position and reference number
Submission Email:
fheinze@dvv-international.co.tz
Important Notes:
- Only
applications meeting requirements will be considered
- Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Clearly
indicate the position and reference number in the email
subject
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