Vacancy: GBV Program Officer

Position details

Position: GBV Program Officer
Job Location: Dar Es Salaam
Reporting to: GBV Program Lead
Contract: One year (Renewable)

Background

Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) is a diaconal organization mandated by churches and Christian organizations in Norway to work with people around the world to eradicate poverty and injustice.

In Tanzania, NCA partners with Faith-Based Organizations to uphold human dignity, promote human rights, and support marginalized communities in their pursuit of economic and social justice. NCA’s programmes align with its global strategy, national priorities, and Government of Tanzania development frameworks.

NCA’s focus areas include, strengthening interfaith civil society and building social cohesion, economic Development and Food Security (EDFS), Climate and Environmental Stewardship (CES) and Combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV). NCA is Core Humanitarian Standard certified.

Role Summary

The GBV Program Officer will support the effective implementation, coordination, and monitoring of GBV interventions in Tanzania, working closely with partners to ensure quality delivery, documentation, and reporting of programme activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support implementation and tracking of GBV programme activities and work plans
• Collect, compile and analyse programme data and reports.
• Coordinate with partners and support meetings and action tracking.
• Provide logistical support for trainings, workshops and field missions.
• Contribute to proposal development and programme documentation.

Qualifications and Working Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Work, Development Studies, Sociology, Human Rights, or a related field.
• At least 2-4 years of relevant professional experience in GBV programs
• Experience working with NGOs or INGOs is an advantage.
• Experience in programme implementation, coordination, and reporting.
• Familiarity with donor-funded projects is desirable.

Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of GBV concepts, protection principles, and survivor-centered approaches.
• Knowledge of national GBV frameworks and referral pathways in Tanzania.
• Basic skills in monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL).
• Strong report writing and data analysis skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality principles

Personal Attributes

• Energetic and proactive
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.

Submit your application to [email protected] with:

• Motivation letter and CV (maximum 4 pages, combined into one document)
• Subject line clearly indicating the position applied for

Applications failing to meet these requirements or sent to other email addresses will not be considered. If you do not hear from us, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Deadline

Deadline: 24th June 2026