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

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

For over 85 years, we have been working in more than 80 countries, tackling the root causes of poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination. We partner with children, young people, communities, and stakeholders to create lasting, systemic change.

We believe in the power and potential of every child – and we won’t stop until all are equal.

Role Purpose

The Programme Implementation Area Manager (PIAM) is responsible for leading, coordinating, and overseeing programme delivery in a designated Programme Implementation Area (PIA).

This role ensures the successful implementation of multi-sectoral interventions in child protection, education, SRHR, youth economic empowerment, and humanitarian response, aligned with Plan International Tanzania’s Country Strategy and global commitments.

The PIAM will manage staff, budgets, operations, and partnerships with local governments, civil society, and communities, ensuring high-quality, efficient, and impactful programmes.

As a member of the Extended Country Management Team (ECMT), the PIAM contributes to national programme leadership and strategy execution.

Dimensions of the Role

Lead and supervise programme and project teams in the assigned area.
Manage multi-million-dollar programme portfolios and ensure efficient budget utilization.
Strengthen and manage partnerships with local government, NGOs, and community stakeholders.
Oversee field-level programme delivery, ensuring alignment with quality and safeguarding standards.
Supervise direct reports including Project Managers, MEAL Officers, Finance, and Admin staff.
Coordinate closely with Programme Quality & Influencing teams to maximize impact.
Ensure area-level risk management, staff wellbeing, and safeguarding compliance.
Contribute to emergency preparedness and response in the assigned area.

Key Details

Reports to: Head of Program Implementation
Grade: 16
Location: Geita, Tanzania
Closing Date: 4th September, 2025

Equality, Diversity & Safeguarding

At Plan International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.

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

Note: Plan International does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process.