W. E Grow manager

W.E. GROW MANAGER POSITION

TATU PROJECT

TATU Project a non-profit organization that facilitates an equal and sustainable development for the rural community of Msitu Wa Tembo and Londoto in Northern Tanzania. We address community needs and build effective solutions through active collaboration with members of Msitu wa Tembo, Londoto and relevant stakeholders.

One major principle of our organization is to work directly with the members of the community and create the projects with a long-term vision and sustainable structure. In shaping the project, one must value local knowledge, listen to the community's vision and develop the idea together with the population. The job and environment imply polyvalence and flexibility.

W.E. GROW PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

W.E. Grow is a personal empowerment project that aims to empower the women of the Kazi na Sala women’s group in the social and interpersonal areas affecting their lives. The long-term goal of W.E. Grow is that the women in Msitu wa Tembo will feel empowered personally, within their families, and as members of a larger society. W.E. Grow provides a personal empowerment program for each woman to increase their agency on individual, relational, societal, and institutional levels. Then, through group support, they may start paving the way towards their personal objectives.

UTAWEZA PROJECT DESCRIPTION

W.E. Grow has initiated Utaweza Project (translated as “We Can”) that aims to address gender-based violence in the communities of Msitu wa Tembo and Londoto through spreading awareness about women’s rights and working with different target groups, including men’s and women’s groups, schoolchildren.

JOB DESCRIPTION

W.E. Grow works closely with the Kazi na Sala Women's Group and the TATU Women Empowerment Team to strengthen women's agency, promote independence, and support the sustainability of women's empowerment initiatives. Through individual empowerment and collective group support, women are encouraged to identify their personal goals, build confidence, strengthen their decision-making abilities, and take practical steps towards achieving their aspirations. Through the Utaweza Project, W.E. Grow also addresses Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in rural communities of Simanjiro. The project promotes awareness of women's rights and works with different target groups, including women's groups, men's groups, and schoolchildren, to challenge harmful social norms and promote safer, more equal communities

As W.E. Grow moves into its next phase, the organisation seeks to strengthen its focus on women’s groups and leadership, extending our network of women and promoting women group structures and initiatives, and GBV prevention through a larger intervention, including structured curricula, research, community education, capacity building, safeguarding, and sustainable empowerment initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the planning, coordination, implementation, and management of W.E. Grow programmes to ensure achievement of organisational objectives.
• Coordinate and support the effective phase-out and closure of existing projects, ensuring proper documentation, stakeholder engagement, handover of activities, and sustainability of project outcomes.
• Develop, adapt, and implement GBV prevention curricula targeting women, youth, and schoolchildren.
• Conduct and coordinate research, baseline studies, gender analyses, and community needs assessments to inform programme interventions - for we grow program and potentially for other programs as well.
• Develop and implement monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks, tools, and indicators to measure programme performance and impact.
• Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators to track programme performance, measure results, and ensure achievement of organisational objectives.
• Coordinate community awareness campaigns, workshops, dialogues, and engagement activities with women's groups, youth, schools, and community leaders.
• Design and facilitate training sessions and build the capacity of TOT, facilitators, and community committees on GBV prevention and gender equality.
• Work with women’s groups and local authorities to promote women's empowerment, leadership, rights, agency, and participation in household and community decision-making.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with local government authorities, schools, health facilities, NGOs, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit timely programme reports, research findings, success stories, case studies, and lessons learned.
• Develop and monitor programme budgets, oversee resource utilisation, and ensure financial accountability and transparency.
• Review and improve programme approaches, curricula, and interventions based on research findings, monitoring data, and community feedback.
• Contribute to organisational strategic planning, proposal development, resource mobilisation, and identification of funding opportunities.
• Provide leadership, supervision, mentoring, and performance management to stakeholders and community committees.

SELECTION CRITERIA

We recognise that candidates may not meet every criterion listed. We are looking for someone who meets at least some of the requirements and brings the right skills, experience and willingness to learn.

• Bachelor degree in International Development, International Relations, Community Development, Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Project Management, or a related field.
• Proven project management, organisational, and time-management skills.
• Strong research, data collection, analysis, and report-writing skills.
• Knowledge and practical experience in Gender-Based Violence (GBV), gender equality, women's rights, and community development.
• Experience in developing training curricula, facilitating community training, and capacity-building activities.
• Knowledge and experience in Monitoring and Evaluation including developing and tracking Key Performance Indicators.
• Strong cultural sensitivity and the ability to work respectfully with diverse communities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
• Commitment to confidentiality, gender equality, and human rights.
• Passion for women's empowerment, grassroot initiatives and community-based work, GBV prevention, and community transformation, with values that align with W.E. Grow's mission and vision.
• Flexibility and willingness to work on the field in rural and remote areas .
• Willingness to learn and expand skills and knowledge

CONDITIONS

• Starting base Salary of 900,000 Tanzanian Shillings.
• Monthly stipend for communication and work-related transport costs will be provided by the NGO.
• 60% of the Health Insurance will be covered by the NGO.
• You will be entitled to 20 working days of annual leave, excluding the NGO’s annual break of 2 calendar weeks at the end of the year.
• Working hours are 9AM to 5PM, Monday to Friday
• Flexibility is required for any special event or activities
• Availability: In January 2027.

1. How to apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to recruitments@tatuproject.org with the subject line “WE Grow Manager Application” before 5pm, November 30th.

Thank you and good luck!

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