Zonal KVP Officer Job Opportunity at STEPS Tanzania

About STEPS Tanzania

STEPS Tanzania is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization established in 2017 and officially registered in November 2019 under the Non-Governmental Organizations Act No. 24 of 2002, with registration number 00/NGO/R/0810. STEPS Tanzania is committed to community-driven solutions, addressing interconnected development challenges. The organization works closely with national and international partners, with strong collaborations with the Government. Its multidisciplinary team comprises experts in public health, adult education, socio-economic development, administration and management, civil society engagement, gender and youth issues, research, learning, and technology.

Through Global Fund Cycle 7 (GFC7) Grant support, STEPS Tanzania implements the essential TB/HIV Community-based Program (Oct 2025–Dec 2026) in support of the national effort to sustain and expand community HIV and TB services. The GFC7 community-based program is implemented in collaboration with Lead CSO-Christian, covering community-based TB/HIV services across 185 councils. It prioritizes peer-led service delivery and integration with Local Government Authorities.

The main goals of the program are:

• Reduce new HIV infections by 85% (from 2010 baseline) by 2025.
• Reduce mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) to <4% at the end of breastfeeding by 2025.
• Reduce AIDS-related deaths by 80% from the 2010 baseline.
• Reduce HIV-related stigma to <5% by 2025.
• Reduce TB incidence and mortality through enhanced detection, treatment, and prevention.

Job Opportunity: Zonal KVP Officer (2 Posts)

STEPS Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer that provides a competitive compensation package to selected candidates, considering their salary history, academic qualifications, and relevant experience. We are currently inviting motivated and dedicated individuals to apply for the Zonal KVP Officer position in our zonal implementation regions.

Reports to: Zonal Coordinator/STEPS KVP Coordinator

Duty Station: Dar es Salaam and Mbeya

Work Environment: Office-based, 60% field travel required, 10% on-call duty.

Job Summary: The Project Officer for Key and Vulnerable Populations will be responsible for ensuring quality implementation of comprehensive packages of behavioral, structural, and biomedical interventions targeting key and vulnerable populations within the STEPS implementation regions. S/he will work closely with Local Government Authorities, health facilities, and other implementing partners for linkages and tracking of services provided to KVP.

Main Roles and Responsibilities:

• • Report to the technical advisor of STEPS and support the Zonal Coordinator in the implementation of KVP-related interventions in the respective zones.
  • Collaborate closely with regional and district HIV coordinators/focal persons and CBOs/CSOs to ensure smooth implementation of planned KVP interventions in respective regions/districts.
  • Coordinate the implementation of all planned activities in respective regions/districts.
  • Coordinate training activities and ensure adherence to national guidelines.
  • Ensure that all implementers of the project have the required guidelines, job aids, and tools.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual progress reports.
  • Provide supportive supervision to all project implementers in respective regions/districts.
  • Supervise KVP peer educators on their routine service delivery.
  • Coordinate the overall program work plan and implementation according to program goals and objectives at the zone level.
  • Ensure proper collection, verification, and timely submission of KVP-related data, working closely with M&E officers to strengthen data quality and utilization for decision-making.
  • Support the integration of KVP interventions with TB/HIV, STI, and SRH services to improve linkage, retention, and continuity of care.
  • Facilitate regular stakeholder engagement meetings at zonal, regional, and district levels to strengthen coordination, information sharing, and alignment with national priorities.
  • Identify programmatic gaps and propose practical solutions to improve efficiency, coverage, and quality of KVP interventions.
  • Build the capacity of local CBOs/CSOs and health facility teams through mentorship, coaching, and technical support to ensure the sustainability of interventions.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to organization protocols.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field, sociology, social work, community development, or any other related discipline.
• At least three years of experience in public health, preferably in HIV-related services.
• Experience with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or international NGOs is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with relevant international and national guidelines and regulations related to HIV and AIDS programs.
• Experience working with key and vulnerable populations, such as sex workers, injection drug users, transgender individuals, and people living with HIV/AIDS.
• Experience in program planning, implementation, reporting, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to ensure project milestones are met.

Core Competencies and Skills:

• Comprehensive understanding of HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care strategies.
• Familiarity with the latest research and developments in the field of HIV/AIDS.
• Community outreach and engagement skills to build trust and rapport with key and vulnerable populations.
• Experience in conducting needs assessments and stakeholder analysis.
• Excellent data management and analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and communication skills.
• Ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability in supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with tact and diplomacy in addressing staff-related needs.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships across all staff levels.

Applicants are requested to submit their cover letter, CV, and copies of relevant academic transcripts and professional awards. All documents should be combined into a single PDF not exceeding 10 pages and sent to [email protected].

Applications should be addressed to: Executive Director STEPS Tanzania Head Office P.O. Box 33307 Kijitonyama, Kinondoni Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Closing Date: All applications should be sent before 10th October 2025, at 1600hrs. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.