Tpp Program Officer at UDSM February 2026

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Position Overview

Job Title: TPP Program Officer
Job Type: Full-time
Contract Duration: Two years (renewable)

TPP will determine, negotiate, and offer a remuneration package to the successful candidate. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications, professional experience, and demonstrated competencies, in accordance with TPP policies and approved budget provisions.

Contract renewal will depend on satisfactory annual performance evaluations, continued program funding, and achievement of agreed performance objectives.

Job Description

The TPP Program Officer provides technical, operational, and administrative support to the In-Country Program Coordinator. The role focuses on planning, coordinating, implementing, and monitoring TPP activities in Tanzania.

The position ensures efficient day-to-day program operations, strong field coordination, effective stakeholder engagement, and compliance with institutional and donor requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Community and Rural Development, Public Health, Sociology, Social Work, Education, Development Studies, or a related field

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Planning and Implementation

Support preparation of annual and quarterly work plans aligned with TPP strategic objectives
Translate program strategies into site-level implementation plans
Coordinate activity timelines across pilot villages and partner institutions
Ensure activities are implemented according to approved plans and budgets

2. Field Coordination and Supervision

Coordinate TPP interventions in pilot communities
Supervise and provide technical support to Village-Based Consultants (VBCs)
Review weekly timesheets, activity reports, and supporting documentation
Conduct periodic field monitoring visits to ensure quality implementation

3. Reporting and Documentation

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual narrative reports for submission to the Coordinator
Compile and consolidate reports from VBCs and thematic leads
Maintain organized documentation of lessons learned, including training reports and meeting minutes
Support preparation of donor reports, presentations, and review materials
Collaborate with the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to track program indicators and targets
Contribute to outcome documentation and best practice reporting

4. Partnership Coordination

Maintain strong working relationships with local government authorities, community leaders, village councils, Tanzanian partner institutions, NGOs, and civil society organizations
Organize partner meetings, stakeholder consultations, and joint planning sessions
Support identification and development of strategic partnerships aligned with TPP objectives

5. Financial and Administrative Support

Support financial tracking of field activities in coordination with the Finance Officer
Ensure proper documentation of expenditures and timely submission of receipts
Assist in budget development, monitoring, and variance tracking
Ensure compliance with financial and administrative procedures
Adhere to TPP financial policies, including imprest management and documentation standards

6. Logistics and Operations

Coordinate travel and logistics for staff, partners, and visiting collaborators
Support organization of workshops, training sessions, and community events
Assist with procurement follow-up when required

7. Communication and Representation

Represent TPP in meetings and events as delegated by the Program Coordinator
Support preparation of communication materials, success stories, and program updates
Facilitate communication between field sites, IRA, and Michigan State University

8. Safeguarding, Ethics, and Compliance

Promote ethical, inclusive, and participatory approaches in all activities
Ensure safeguarding principles are upheld during community engagement
Support compliance with institutional, donor, and legal requirements

9. Other Duties

Perform additional programmatic or administrative tasks assigned by the Program Coordinator in support of TPP objectives

Work Experience

Minimum five years of professional experience in development programs in Tanzania
Experience working with local governments, NGOs, and international institutions
Proven experience supporting community-based field programs
Strong background in reporting, coordination, and stakeholder engagement

Terms of Service

This is a fixed-term position for two years. Renewal is subject to satisfactory annual performance appraisal, availability of funding, and successful achievement of performance targets.