Head of Program Development and Quality – Save the Children Tanzania (Full-Time)
📍 Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
📅 Job Posting Date: April 14, 2025
📅 Application Deadline: April 25, 2025
💼 Job Type: Full-Time
📂 Category: Program Development, Monitoring & Evaluation, NGO Jobs in Tanzania
🏢 About Save the Children Tanzania
Save the Children Tanzania is part of the world’s leading independent children’s rights organization, dedicated to ensuring every child has a chance to learn, survive, and be protected. Established in 1919 in the United Kingdom, Save the Children has a global footprint in over 100 countries. In Tanzania, the organization works in collaboration with government bodies, communities, and international partners to deliver impactful and sustainable programs for children.
📌 Job Overview: Head of Program Development and Quality (PDQ)
Save the Children Tanzania is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and visionary leader to join its Senior Management Team (SMT) as the Head of Program Development and Quality. This leadership role is critical in shaping and steering the implementation of the Country Strategic Plan (CSP) and ensuring the highest standards of program delivery, quality assurance, and evidence-based innovation across all thematic areas.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and delivery of high-impact, child-focused programs aligned with Save the Children’s global breakthroughs.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration in strategic planning, proposal development, and donor reporting.
- Oversee a strong Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system to ensure data-driven decision-making and accountability.
- Promote evidence-based programming by capturing learnings and best practices to inform both national and global strategies.
- Support fundraising by producing compelling concept notes and proposals in collaboration with technical and program teams.
- Represent Save the Children in national and international forums, advocating for child rights and protection policies.
- Manage and mentor a team of technical advisors and MEAL professionals to deliver excellence across programs.
✅ Qualifications and Skills Required
- Master’s degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Public Health, Education, or related fields.
- At least 7-10 years of senior-level experience in program development, quality assurance, and MEAL in an international NGO setting.
- Strong leadership and project management skills, with experience in managing large donor-funded programs.
- Proven ability to develop partnerships, engage stakeholders, and build the capacity of teams and partners.
- Deep understanding of child rights programming, humanitarian principles, and gender-sensitive approaches.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Swahili is a plus.
🌱 Why Join Save the Children Tanzania?
- Make a lasting impact in the lives of children and communities across Tanzania.
- Work in a collaborative and mission-driven environment with global best practices.
- Access to professional development and growth opportunities.
- Be part of a team that values innovation, accountability, and integrity.
📥 How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply by April 25, 2025 (9:00 PM EAT). Please submit your updated CV and a motivational cover letter through the official application link below:
🔔 Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, gender, or disability.
