Programme Director for the Wajibika Programme

We are now hiring an experienced Project Director for the Wajibika Project: Lead a collaborative consortium, ensure quality technical assistance, address issues promptly, and foster high-level engagement with stakeholders. Manage the Governance Innovation Fund, aligning projects with government needs and donor expectations. Drive impactful outcomes and inspire teams for the advancement of Wajibika initiative 

About the Wajibika Programme:

The Wajibika programme, funded by the U.K. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) in Tanzania, is a multi-year initiative designed to span over 6 years. Its primary goal is to achieve three strategic outcomes: 1) to support effective civic space and inclusive political processes. 2) To advocate for media freedom and access to information, and 3) to enhance the Government of Tanzania (GoT) knowledge, determination, and capacity for public service reforms.  Through this programme, our aim is to empower Tanzanian citizens and foster increased accountability and responsiveness within the Tanzanian government. We are committed to fostering positive change and promoting sustainable development for the benefit of all Tanzanians. 

About you

The Programme Director should demonstrate expertise in:

• leading and managing complex governance programs with a focus on civil society, media, and public sector governance
• effectively managing diverse senior teams; strategically overseeing complex governance initiatives with the right resources and processes for efficient delivery
• making impactful management choices to optimize Official Development Assistance (ODA) impact, including handling staffing and discontinuing underperforming activities
• understanding and aligning with FCDO and UK Government's political and policy requirements, contributing to substantial ODA program impact
• adeptly navigating political dynamics, coaching teams to identify drivers and barriers to change, and forming strong partnerships with influential stakeholders
• Skilled in Social Science, Law, Engineering, Economics, or Development Studies.
• Led 2+ assignments as Team Leader, Chief of Party, or equivalent. 

We offer you

You will be part of an experienced team with a high degree of professionalism. We emphasize that you will be able to develop professionally through exciting and challenging projects; we have an informal and well-functioning professional and social work environment, where there are always competent colleagues you can ask for advice.

Our values - we listen, we learn, we deliver - are the starting point for how we think and work, and essential for creating high quality across all work disciplines. At NIRAS, we put human development and, not least, the environment and climate at the forefront. We incorporate UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals in our projects, and strive to provide consultancy and solutions which will also benefit the next generation. 

Call and let's talk about the possibilities…

If you think the job is interesting for you, please send a tailored CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role by 20^th August 2023 via the link in the top of this page. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Dorica Andrew via DAN@NIRAS.DK or +255 784 863131