Employer: Plan International Tanzania
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 8th September, 2025
The Organisation
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation advancing children’s rights and equality for girls. For over 85 years, we have worked in more than 80 countries, tackling poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. Together with children, young people, supporters, and partners, we strive for a just world by driving change at local, national, and global levels.
Role Purpose
The Grants & Partnership Management Specialist (PGS) will strengthen Plan International Tanzania’s partnerships, grants management, and donor compliance capacity. The role focuses on:
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Identifying, assessing, and onboarding partners (local and international).
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Supporting donor negotiations, Funding Approval Documents (FADs), contracts, and amendments.
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Providing technical guidance to staff and partners on donor compliance and grants management.
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Ensuring alignment with Plan International’s Partnerships Strategic Framework and Project Management standards.
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Contributing to stronger design, acquisition, and implementation of grants for all projects secured by the Country Office.
Dimensions of the Role
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Ensure transparent and compliant identification, selection, and onboarding of partners, including government entities.
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Administer protocol matters and oversee adherence to Plan International’s partnership standards.
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Lead the identification of partnerships for resource mobilization and review teaming/pre-agreement documents.
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Monitor and assess partner performance, ensuring quality implementation.
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Ensure at least 25% of project implementation through partnerships annually (with ~10 NGOs/CSOs).
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Provide technical monitoring of grants and sponsorship income worth €10m – €13m annually.
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Oversee grants administration, donor compliance, and knowledge management under the supervision of the Head of Business Development.
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Collaborate extensively across departments, though the role carries no direct budget or staff management responsibility.
Key Details
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Reports to: Head of Business Development
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Grade/Level: 14
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Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Closing Date: 8th September, 2025
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Plan International is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
We uphold strict safeguarding standards to protect children and young people, including pre-employment checks and participation in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
Important: Plan International does not request any form of payment during recruitment.
Application Process
Interested candidates should apply online through Plan International’s career portal:
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