Job Opening: Program Officer – FHI Tanzania

• Organization: FHI Tanzania
• Position: Program Officer
• Location: Arusha
• Application Deadline: 16/April/2026 18:00 (EAT)

About FHI Tanzania & Position Summary

FHI (Food for the Hungry International) Tanzania is a newly established international NGO dedicated to holistic community transformation. As the Tanzania affiliate of KFHI (Korea Food for the Hungry International), we work alongside local communities to promote sustainable development and child-focused community transformation. Our identity and organizational culture are guided by Christian values. We serve all people with dignity and respect regardless of faith or background.

The Program Officer is responsible for supporting the effective planning, implementation, coordination, and reporting of programme activities in the Arusha Region. The officer will work closely with local government authorities, community leaders, and partners to ensure activities are delivered on time, meet quality standards, and align with programme objectives. This position also contributes to monitoring and evaluation efforts, documentation of lessons learned, and preparation of activity reports and success stories. Reporting to the Program Manager/Designated Supervisor, the Program Officer plays a key role in strengthening community ownership, safeguarding practice, and accountability to children and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Support planning, implementation, and follow-up of program activities in assigned project areas, ensuring alignment with approved workplans, budgets, and timelines
• Lead and manage the Child Sponsorship / Child Support Program (CFCT model) in the assigned area, including beneficiary registration, profiling, updates, and ongoing case follow-up in line with program guidelines
• Coordinate with local government authorities, schools, community leaders, caregivers, and relevant service providers to ensure effective delivery of child-focused interventions and appropriate referrals when needed
• Ensure quality sponsorship operations and documentation, including child and household records, consent/assent documentation (as applicable), verification visits, and timely submission of required updates and reports
• Facilitate community engagement and participation, including meetings, caregiver sessions, and community mobilisation related to child wellbeing and sponsorship activities
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) activities, including data collection (e.g., KoboToolbox), data quality checks, and basic analysis for programme improvement
• Prepare timely and accurate reports (activity reports, sponsorship updates, case notes, success stories, and donor/partner-required documentation) while maintaining confidentiality and data protection standards
• Promote safeguarding, child protection, and accountability mechanisms, ensuring all sponsorship and programme activities follow FHI Tanzania safeguarding/PSEAH standards and relevant policies

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Education, Public Health, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in program implementation (INGO/development experience preferred)
• Strong skills in coordination, reporting, and community engagement
• Experience with KoboToolbox (or similar digital data collection tools) is an advantage
• Strong communication skills in English and Swahili
• Ability to travel frequently within the Arusha Region

Safeguarding

FHI Tanzania is committed to safeguarding and protection from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH). All staff are expected to uphold safeguarding standards and organisational codes of conduct.

• CV (maximum 2 pages)
• Cover letter (maximum 1 page)
• Highest educational certificate
• Recommendation letters (Professional and faith leader reference)