Program Manager – Women’s Empowerment at Nyayo Tanzania

Program Manager – Women’s Empowerment at Nyayo Tanzania Job Title: Program Manager – Women’s Empowerment Company: Nyayo Tanzania Location: Serengeti / Mara Industry: Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Experience Level: Mid-level Employment Type: Full-time About the Role We are seeking a committed and experienced Program Manager – Women’s Empowerment to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of programs aimed at improving the social, economic, and leadership outcomes of women and girls in the Serengeti/Mara region. The Program Manager will work closely with women’s groups, community leaders, local partners, and internal teams to ensure programs are impactful, culturally responsive, and sustainable. This is a field-based role suited for someone passionate about gender equality and community-led development. Key Responsibilities Plan, manage, and oversee women’s empowerment programs, ensuring timely and high-quality implementation Lead program activities focused on areas such as women’s livelihoods, leadership, education, health, and rights Engage closely with women’s groups, community members, local authorities, and partner organizations Develop and manage program work plans, budgets, and timelines Monitor program progress, collect data, and assess impact against defined indicators Prepare accurate narrative and financial reports for donors and internal stakeholders Identify program risks and challenges and implement adaptive solutions Ensure safeguarding, gender, and inclusion principles are fully integrated into program activities Build capacity of field staff, community facilitators, and local partners Represent the organization in relevant coordination meetings and forums Required Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Project Management, or a related field 2–4 years of experience managing development or empowerment programs, preferably within an NGO Demonstrated experience working on women’s empowerment or gender-focused initiatives Strong understanding of community-based programming and participatory approaches Excellent coordination, facilitation, and communication skills Ability to work independently in a field-based, rural setting Willingness to live and work in the Serengeti/Mara region Desirable Skills & Experience Experience in economic empowerment, entrepreneurship, savings groups, or skills training for women Knowledge of gender-transformative programming approaches Experience with donor-funded projects and reporting Monitoring and evaluation experience, including gender indicators What We Offer Opportunity to directly support and advance women’s empowerment at the community level Meaningful, hands-on work in a unique field setting Competitive NGO salary, commensurate with experience How to Apply Interested candidates should fill the form here: https://forms.gle/THDmL8oTSG5L6BTZA Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. OTHER JOBS, TANZANIA JOBS, NGO's JOBS, NAFASI ZA AJIRA

• Plan, manage, and oversee women’s empowerment programs, ensuring timely and high-quality implementation • Lead program activities focused on areas such as women’s livelihoods, leadership, education, health, and rights • Engage closely with women’s groups, community members, local authorities, and partner organizations • Develop and manage program work plans, budgets, and timelines • Monitor program progress, collect data, and assess impact against defined indicators • Prepare accurate narrative and financial reports for donors and internal stakeholders • Identify program risks and challenges and implement adaptive solutions • Ensure safeguarding, gender, and inclusion principles are fully integrated into program activities • Build capacity of field staff, community facilitators, and local partners • Represent the organization in relevant coordination meetings and forums • Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Project Management, or a related field • 2–4 years of experience managing development or empowerment programs, preferably within an NGO • Demonstrated experience working on women’s empowerment or gender-focused initiatives • Strong understanding of community-based programming and participatory approaches • Excellent coordination, facilitation, and communication skills