The Vice President’s Office, in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the Kigoma Regional Secretariat, the National Environmental Management Council (NEMC), and the Tanzania Forest Services (TFS), is launching the “Building Climate Resilience in Kigoma Region” project. This project is funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) through UNEP and aims to address the impacts of climate change in Kigoma.

The project, set to run from 2024 to 2028, will be implemented in the districts of Kasulu, Kibondo, and Kakonko in the Kigoma Region. The objective is to enhance community resilience to the effects of climate change through sustainable land management, conservation of natural resources, and climate-smart agricultural practices.

In line with this initiative, the Office of the Vice President invites qualified Tanzanians to apply for various positions within the project. These positions are available on a fixed-term basis for the project’s five-year duration.

Available Position

1. District Project Coordinator: Three Posts (Kasulu, Kibondo, and Kakonko)
   • Project: Building resilience in the landscapes of Kigoma, Tanzania (GCF FP218)
   • Post Title: District Project Coordinators (Kasulu, Kibondo, and Kakonko)
   • Duration: 1-year contract with possibility of renewal up to 5 years.
   • Duty Station: Kigoma
   • a) Objective of the Position:
     To serve as a District Project Coordinator (DPC) for the GCF project FP218 “Building climate resilience in the landscapes of Kigoma region,” providing coordination roles as a coordinator in the district as well as being a bridge between the Project Management Unit (PMU) and implementing partners which are PO-RALG; MoHA; Tanzania Forestry Services Agency (TFS); National Environment Management Council (NEMC); NGOs; Host Community (HC) as well as the Refugees Community (RC).
   • b) Duties and Responsibilities:
     The District Project Coordinator (DPC) will report directly to the Project Manager on a daily basis. Specifically, the DPC will undertake the following activities: 
     • Coordinate the implementation of the project components relevant to their administrative area as per the cooperation agreement between the District and VPO.
     • The DPC shall receive funds, tools, equipment, and properties from the Project Management Unit (PMU) as per the cooperation agreement between the District and VPO STRICTLY to be used to facilitate the project implementation process and not otherwise.
     • Oversee implementation of the project at district administrative level and the compliance with the provisions of the cooperation agreement between the District and VPO related to personnel, procurement, financial management, monitoring, reporting, social and environmental safeguards, gender, and grievance redress mechanisms.
     • Support partner NGOs, CBOs, and Farmers to organize training, workshop, and advocacy for project implementation, in close collaboration with Project Management Unit (PMU).
     • Monitor the implementation of the project and maintain records as per the project monitoring plan, gender action plan, and environmental and social management plan.
     • Prepare budgets for implementing activities under the project and submit to the PMU for approval.
     • Undertake retirement of all utilized funds and submit to the PMU.
     • Prepare and submit to the PMU quarterly project progress and financial reports.
     • In collaboration with other Implementing Entities and the respective sector District Officers, facilitate community participation and the implementation of agroforestry, afforestation, community-based forest management, climate-smart agriculture, water resources, and alternative resilient livelihood activities at Project Administrative level (establishing tree nurseries, small saving and credit schemes, and support for activities with potential to add value to existing agricultural production, e.g., improved storage, processing, and marketing).
     • To sensitize community to participate in a process of preparation of land use plans; and to participate during preparation, thereafter implement the land use plan at district administrative level to support ecosystem restoration and management, climate resilience practices, and improved livelihoods.
     • To facilitate execution of the project as per the agreed work plan and budget.
     • To sensitize and encourage community to follow up radio, mobile, and TV awareness programs broadcasted for implementation of the project.
     • To organize and facilitate monitoring visits of the PMU and representatives from the project partners, executing entities, government agencies, UNEP, and Green Climate Fund to the District.
     • To facilitate result verification and evaluation missions and other consultancy missions to the District.
   • c) Deliverables:
     The main deliverables which a DPC will be required to deliver are quarterly Financial and Progress reports, as well as contributions to the annual progress report and other reports and documents as requested by the Project Manager and other directly related to the project.
   • d) Qualification Requirements:
     • An applicant to this position must possess a Bachelor Degree in Forestry, Agriculture, Wildlife Management, Environmental Management, Beekeeping, Community Development, Natural Resources Management, or other related fields from a reputable University. Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
     • An applicant should demonstrate experience in working with the community; teamwork; organizational skills; capacity building as well as report writing.
     • An applicant should be fluent in both writing and speaking English and Kiswahili. Local area language will be an added advantage.
     • An applicant should have experience in using computers in the following applications: MS Word, Excel, Internet.
     • An applicant should be experienced in program/project management systems.
     • An applicant should have a minimum experience of five years (5 yrs) in project management funded by UN Agencies.
     • Proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating large-scale environmental or forestry projects.
     • Experience in gender mainstreaming and environmental and social safeguards is desirable.
     • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills to coordinate with government institutions, NGOs, and local communities as well as international institutions.
   • e) Remuneration:
     Salary will be paid according to the project procedure, regulations, and salary structure.

Qualified Tanzanian citizens who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply for the listed positions. All application letters must be type-written. Please submit your application, including a cover letter, detailed CV, and copies of relevant original certificates (no provisional results), to the following email: barua@vpo.go.tz. Make sure to indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line. For government employees, approval from their employer is mandatory.

Applications must be submitted by 26th May, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Join us in building a more resilient and sustainable Kigoma Region. Together, we can address the challenges of climate change and ensure a brighter future for our communities.

All applications should be addressed to:
Permanent Secretary,
Vice President’s Office,
Government City,
Mtumba Area,
Vice President Street,
P. O. Box 2502,
40406 Dodoma
Telephone: +255 026 2329006
Fax: +255 026 2329007
Email: barua@vpo.go.tz