SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania is a local non-government organization affiliated to SOS Children’s Villages International, a worldwide childcare and protection organization that provides orphaned and destitute children with a permanent home and educational opportunities.
Established 60 years ago, SOS Children’s Villages International, the umbrella organization, currently has Children’s Villages and other projects in 135 countries around the world. Globally, it runs the SOS Children’s Village Programme which has two main arms, i.e. Family Like Care based at SOS Children’s Villages and Family Strengthening Programmes supporting families in local communities. SOS Children’s Villages has been working in the United Republic of Tanzania since 1991. Our programs are in Zanzibar, Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Dodoma and Iringa.
13 Job Opportunities at SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania January 2026
We are seeking dynamic, committed, and experienced professionals to join our team in various locations. We are inviting applications from qualified candidates for the following positions:
1: Job Title: Head of Programs
• Duty Station: National Office, Dar es Salaam
• Reporting to: National Director
Academic Qualifications and Experience:
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Community Development, Sociology, Public Health, Development Studies, Public Policy, International Development, or a related field.
• Additional training in programme management, child protection, monitoring and evaluation, or RBM is an advantage.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive experience in programme management within NGOs/INGOs.
• Extensive experience in child protection, family strengthening, alternative care systems, and managing multi-donor, multi-location programmes.
• Skilled in advocacy, partnerships, systems strengthening, and working with donor regulations.
• Strong leadership and team management experience, with prior management or consulting in international development preferred.
• Proficient in programme monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and both quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and cross-cultural skills.
• Competent in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
2: Job Title: Head of MEAL
• Duty Station: National Office, Dar es Salaam
• Reporting to: National Director
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Abilities, and Behavioral Competences:
• Master’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation; background in Public Health, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Statistics, Research Methods, or a related field is an added advantage.
• Professional certification in MEAL or Results-Based Management is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive experience in MEAL, with at least 5 years at a senior/strategic level.
• Strong experience in child-focused, family strengthening, community-based care, or social development programmes.
• Proven experience working with donor-funded programmes.
• Strong analytical, research, and reporting skills.
• Excellent leadership, facilitation, and capacity-building abilities.
• High proficiency in MEAL systems, databases, and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of care reform, safeguarding, accountability, and rights-based programming.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across functions.
• Fluency in both English and Swahili.
3: Job Title: Gender and Youth Coordinator
• Duty Station: National Office, Dar es Salaam
• Reporting to: Head of Programs
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Abilities, and Behavioral Competences:
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Community Development, Youth Development, or related technical fields. A postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of experience in youth care or related technical roles, with expertise in developing and managing gender-sensitive programs for young people.
• Technical experience in education, social work, community development, or childhood/youth care with a solid understanding of both technical and gender aspects.
• Strong understanding of national and international childcare and child rights legislation, with a focus on gender equity.
• Proficiency in developing and implementing technical solutions for youth development, promoting gender equity.
• Demonstrates technical expertise in areas such as sexual health, HIV/AIDS, and relationships with a gender-sensitive approach.
• Strong communication skills and experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.
4: Job Title: Senior Family Strengthening Coordinator
• Duty Station: National Office, Dar es Salaam
• Reporting to: Head of Programs
5: Job Title: Family Strengthening and Community Coordinator (2 Posts)
• Duty Station: Mwanza
• Reporting to: Program Manager
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Abilities, and Behavioral Competences:
For Post 1 (Master’s Level):
• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Law, Human Rights, Public Administration, Public Policy, Development Studies, Sociology, Child Welfare, or related fields.
• 5+ years of working experience in advocacy, child rights, or programmes focusing on children, particularly in CSOs/NGOs.
• Good understanding of child rights policies, applications, development programmes, human rights-based approaches, and child protection systems.
• Good knowledge of global, regional, and national child rights policy instruments (UNCRC, African Charter, etc.).
• Good knowledge of advocacy from grassroots to UN Human Rights Systems.
• Desirable knowledge of development policies, theories, and practices including humanitarian aid and resource mobilization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Development Studies, Rural Development, or a related field.
• At least 4–6 years’ experience in implementing community development or OVC support programs.
• Sound understanding of child rights, child development, family and community development, rights-based programming, and management of COBs.
• Good communication and report writing skills.
• Computer literacy is a must.
6 Job Title: Fundraising Coordinator
• Duty Station: Zanzibar
• Reporting to: Deputy National Director
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Abilities, and Behavioral Competences:
• MBA preferred in Business, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
• At least five (5) years of professional development and fundraising experience.
7: Job Title: Logistics and Administration Officer
• Duty Station: Mwanza
• Reporting to: Program Manager
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Abilities, and Behavioral Competences:
• Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Public Administration, Logistics, Social Science, or any related field.
• At least 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in administration, operations, logistics, or program support, preferably within an NGO or development organization.
• Ability to work independently, self-organize, use initiative, keep commitments, and meet deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in both English and Swahili; ability to communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Computer literacy.
8: Job Title: Human Resources Officer (2 Posts)
• Duty Station: National Office, Dar es Salaam
• Reporting to: Head of HROD & Admin
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Abilities, and Behavioral Competences:
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or a related field.
• 3–5 years of working experience in Human Resource Management.
• Demonstrable high integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and remain calm under pressure.
• Must be computer literate.
9: Job Title: Education and Health Program Officer (2 Posts)
• Duty Station: Pemba (1 Post) and Dar es Salaam (1 Post)
• Reporting to: Family Strengthening and Community Coordinator
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Abilities, and Behavioral Competences:
• Degree in Community Nursing, Public Health, Education, Rural Development, or related social/natural sciences.
• At least two years’ experience in working with education and health programmes.
• Sound understanding of child rights and safeguarding, child development, family and community development, rights-based programming, and management of COBs.
• Good communication and reporting skills, computer literate, understanding and ability to apply community development participatory methodologies, self-starter, ability to work in a team, strong family values, ability to work with minimum supervision.
10: Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
• Duty Station: Arusha
• Reporting to: Program Manager
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Abilities, and Behavioral Competences:
• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are requested to submit their detailed CVs, cover letters, and copies of academic certificates. Applications should be sent via email to: recruitment@sos-childrensvillagestz.org
Please ensure the Job Title and Duty Station you are applying for are clearly stated in the subject line of your email.
Application Deadline: [Specify a deadline if available]
SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, ethnicity, or disability. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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