Job Vacancies at STAWI July 2026, Societies Transformation and Welfare Improvements (STAWI) is a registered Tanzanian non-governmental organization dedicated to transforming communities through sustainable development interventions in agriculture, agribusiness, food systems, climate resilience, environmental conservation, natural resource management, youth and women’s economic empowerment, entrepreneurship development, and
livelihood improvement initiatives.
STAWI works closely with government institutions, development partners, private sector actors, research organizations, farmer groups, cooperatives, and local communities to implement impactful projects that
improve productivity, incomes, food security, environmental sustainability, and social welfare across Tanzania.
To strengthen its project implementation, program management, donor coordination, and organizational growth, STAWI seeks to recruit a highly experienced, competent, and results-oriented Program Manager to be based at its Nzega Office in Tabora Region.
1: POSITION: PROGRAM MANAGER
Duty Station: Nzega District, Tabora Region, Tanzania
POSITION SUMMARY
The Program Manager will provide strategic leadership, technical oversight, and overall coordination of
STAWI’s portfolio of development projects and programs.
The position is responsible for planning, implementing, supervising, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on multiple donor-funded and internally financed projects while ensuring quality delivery, timely implementation, compliance with donor requirements, and achievement of organizational objectives.
The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary project teams, manage stakeholder relationships, coordinate partnerships, oversee project budgets and work plans, support resource mobilization initiatives, and ensure that all projects contribute effectively to STAWI’s mission and strategic goals.
The Program Manager will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and will play a critical role in
strengthening institutional performance, program quality, donor confidence, and organizational sustainability.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Applicants must possess:
i. Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Development, Development Studies, Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management, Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, or a related field.
ii. A Master’s Degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Business Administration (MBA), Agriculture, Environmental Management, or a related discipline will be an added advantage.
iii. Professional certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, PMD Pro, or equivalent) will
be an added advantage.
Experience
Applicants must have:
i. A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in managing development programs and donor-funded projects.
ii. Proven experience managing multi-sector development programs within NGOs, international organizations, or development agencies.
iii. Demonstrated experience working in agriculture, agribusiness, climate-smart agriculture, food systems, environmental conservation, natural resource management, entrepreneurship development, youth and women empowerment, or livelihood improvement projects.
iv. Proven experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting, partnership management, and grants management.
v. Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
vi. Strong understanding of donor compliance requirements, including USAID, AGRA, EU, GIZ, UN agencies, World Bank, IFAD, FCDO, and similar development partners.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested and qualified candidates should submit:
i. Application Letter.
ii. Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
iii. Copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts.
iv. Professional Certificates (where applicable).
v. Contact details of at least three professional referees.
Application Channel: Applications should be sent to the email: recruitment@stawi.or.tz
Subject Line: Application for Program Manager Position – Nzega, Tabora
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
2: POSITION: MONITORING AND EVALUATION (M&E) OFFICER
POSITION SUMMARY
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be responsible for designing, coordinating,
implementing, and strengthening STAWI’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)
systems across all organizational programs and projects.
The position will ensure high-quality data collection, analysis, reporting, performance tracking, learning, and evidence-based decision-making while ensuring compliance with donor requirements and organizational standards.
The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and
collaborate closely with Program Managers, Project Coordinators, Finance staff, field teams, implementing
partners, and development partners to ensure that project performance is effectively monitored and
documented.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Applicants must possess:
i. Bachelor’s Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, Project Management, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Social Sciences, Public Health, Environmental Management, Information Management, or a related field.
ii. A Master’s Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Development Studies, Project Management, Economics, or a related discipline will be an added advantage.
iii. Professional certification in Monitoring and Evaluation, Data Analytics, Project Management, or
related fields will be an added advantage.
Experience
Applicants must have:
i. A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Monitoring and Evaluation within NGOs, development organizations, or donor-funded programs.
ii. Demonstrated experience managing Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) systems.
iii. Proven experience working on agriculture, agribusiness, climate-smart agriculture, environmental conservation, natural resource management, food systems, entrepreneurship development, youth empowerment, or livelihood improvement projects.
iv. Experience designing monitoring frameworks, logical frameworks, performance indicators, and reporting systems.
v. Demonstrated experience conducting surveys, evaluations, and impact assessments.
vi. Experience using digital data collection platforms such as KoboToolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO, CommCare, or similar applications.
vii. Strong understanding of donor reporting requirements for organizations such as AGRA, USAID, EU, GIZ, UN agencies, IFAD, World Bank, and other development partners.
Application Channel: Applications should be sent to recruitment@stawi.or.tz
Subject Line: Application for Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer Position – Nzega, Tabora
3: POSITION: ACCOUNTANT OFFICER
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Applicants must possess:
i. Degree in Microfinance, Finance and Accounting, Accountancy, Commerce, Business Administration (Accounting Option), or related field.
ii. Professional accounting qualifications such as CPA (T), ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent will be an added advantage.
Experience
Applicants must have:
i. Minimum of ten (10) years of proven experience in accounting and financial management.
ii. Demonstrated experience managing donor-funded projects.
iii. Experience working with NGOs, development organizations, agricultural projects, environmental
projects, natural resource management programs, and livelihood development initiatives.
iv. Proven experience in budgeting, grants management, financial reporting, and audit coordination.
v. Strong understanding of Tanzanian financial regulations and tax laws.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested and qualified candidates should submit:
i. Application Letter.
ii. Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
iii. Copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts.
iv. Professional Certificates (where applicable).
v. Contact details of at least three professional referees.
Application Channel: Applications should be sent to the email: recruitment@stawi.or.tz
Subject Line: Application for Accountant Officer Position – Nzega, Tabora
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
STAWI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Women, youth, and qualified persons from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
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