Employer: Plan International Tanzania
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 4th September, 2025

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation advancing children’s rights and equality for girls. For more than 85 years, we have worked across 80+ countries, tackling the root causes of poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. Working together with children, young people, supporters, and partners, we strive for a just world that leaves no one behind.

Role Purpose

The Head of Programs Strategy Development & Quality (HoPSQ) is a senior leadership role at Plan International Tanzania (PIT), responsible for driving:

Strategic direction of programs
Programme quality and learning
Policy influence and advocacy at national, regional, and global levels

As a member of the Country Leadership Team (CLT), the HoPSQ will lead a team of thematic advisors, MERL experts, policy and communications staff to ensure PIT delivers impactful, evidence-based, and gender-transformative programs aligned with both national priorities and Plan International’s global strategy.

The role strengthens external influence by building strong partnerships with government, donors, civil society, academia, and private sector stakeholders to advocate for children’s rights and gender equality.

Dimensions of the Role

Reports to the Country Director and sits on the Country Leadership Team (CLT).
Lead the Country Strategy Plan (CSP), policy influencing, technical support, and program effectiveness.
Oversee Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL) functions.
Design sustainable and evidence-based projects aligned with CSP and Areas of Global Distinctiveness (AoGD).
Collaborate with Business Development and National Organisations (NOs) to ensure new projects meet quality and gender equality standards.
Supervise and mentor a dynamic team, tailoring staff development plans and overseeing performance assessments.
Monitor risks in program delivery and ensure accountability through robust learning and knowledge management systems.
Track key performance indicators to improve quality programming and partnership standards.

Key Details

Position Level: 18
Reports to: Country Director
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Closing Date: 4th September, 2025

Equality, Diversity & Safeguarding

At Plan International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our values. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to build a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

We are committed to safeguarding children and young people. All employment is subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including participation in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

Important: Plan International never requests any form of payment during recruitment.