Project Coordinator

About ADRA Tanzania

ADRA Tanzania is committed to transforming lives and fostering sustainable development and disaster relief. As an integral part of the global ADRA network, we emphasize health, education, livelihoods as a triangle of wellbeing for humanity. We consider targeted interventions to the most vulnerable as God’s demonstration of love and compassion. Linked to the Seventh-day Adventist Church, ADRA Tanzania collaborates with local communities to promote self-reliance, social justice, and human dignity. The organization’s projects focus on critical areas such as livelihood, clean water, food security, healthcare, and education, aiming to create long-lasting positive impact for the most vulnerable communities. Through these initiatives, ADRA Tanzania strives to empower individuals and communities to achieve a better quality of life.

Project Overview

ADRA Tanzania in partnership with the network office in Maryland USA, Latter Day Saints and the SDA Church in Tanzania is planning to implement a 6-Months Tanzania Initiative for Flood Affected Communities (TAIFA Communities) Project in Pwani region. The TAIFA Communities project focuses on addressing this humanitarian challenge by providing food assistance to 600 extremely vulnerable households in Rufiji in addition to renovating 4 most affected schools as well as providing scholastic supplies to 2800 school-going children aged 6-17 from the most vulnerable households.

Job Overview

The Project Coordinator will lead the initiative in collaboration with relevant stakeholders including local government, school managers, contractors, local leaders and other civil society organizations. Specifically, the Project Coordinator is to spearhead delivery of planned relief services to the flood-affected communities, ensuring effective planning, implementation and reporting of the project to achieve its objectives in a timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans and budgets.
• Coordinate with local authorities, NGOs, and community leaders to ensure effective implementation.
• Oversee participatory identification of the most vulnerable households to benefit from the project, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Monitor and evaluate project progress, providing regular feedback to government leaders and disaster management committee.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies.
• Manage project staff, providing guidance and support to achieve project goals.
• Address and resolve any issues or challenges that arise during project implementation.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate community engagement and beneficiary feedback mechanisms.
• Compile and submit monthly progress reports and a final report at the end of the project.

Qualifications

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree in project management, Disaster Management, Development Studies, Humanitarian Assistance, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in managing humanitarian projects, preferably in emergency response contexts.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in challenging environments.
• Fluency in English and Swahili is required.
• Ability to conduct field pre and post project assessment and write report writing skills.
• Sufficient Knowledge on Cash and Voucher Assistance programming

How to Apply

Click apply and submit your CV, copies of academic transcripts/certificates, awards and licenses plus a cover letter (in PDF Format) outlining your motivation to perform the stated role. Please provide at least 3 relevant references preferably of your most recent employers. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ADRA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation gender, nationality or disability status.