PROJECT OFFICER

SOS Children’s Villages in Tanzania is a local non-government and non-denominational organization affiliated with SOS Children’s Villages International. Established 74 years ago, the organization works to protect and care for children who have lost parental care or are at risk of losing it. It operates globally, with 135 locations in countries such as Zanzibar, Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, and Iringa. SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania focuses on ensuring the best care for children, innovation, and effective collaboration with partners, guided by core values such as courage, commitment, trust, and accountability.

SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania seeks qualified candidates for the following positions:

Job type: Full-time

Job Title: Gender and SRHR Project Officer

Duty Station: Iringa
Reporting to: Project Officer

Job Summary: This role leads gender equality and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) interventions, ensuring vulnerable groups receive the necessary services while promoting gender equality and preventing violence.

Responsibilities:

• Lead SRHR interventions, focusing on gender equality.
• Oversee gender-sensitive training and capacity-building activities.
• Monitor and report on gender-focused project objectives and outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Gender, Nursing, Public Health, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in gender, SRHR, and community engagement.
• Knowledge of GBV prevention and gender equality practices.

This is Full-time Job, Interested candidates for any of the above positions should submit an application letter via email, along with a detailed and updated CV that includes telephone contacts, email address, and details of at least 3 referees. The candidate MUST clearly indicate the title of the position applied for. Only candidates contacted for the interview will be required to submit copies of academic and professional certificates. The closing date is 21st January 2025. To apply, please send your application to: The National Director, SOS Children’s Villages, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania recruit.sostanzania@sos-tanzania.org

Please Note: SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer and committed to keeping children safe from abuse and harm, preventing all forms of exploitation, harassment, and abuse among staff, program participants, donors, and community members. Therefore, candidates applying for this post will be subject to child safeguarding recruitment procedures and checks. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.