Senior Projects Officer
2025-10-05T18:26:53+00:00
The World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
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FULL_TIME
Kilwa
Kilwa
00000
Tanzania
Nonprofit, and NGO
Admin & Office
2025-10-20T17:00:00+00:00
Tanzania
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MAIN FUNCTION
The Senior Project Officer will support the implementation of the project “Reinforcing Management and Governance of Ocean and Coastal Resources (REMAGO) in Tanzania Coastal Communities – Rufiji-Mafia-Kilwa Seascape Area”. This project aims to strengthen community capacity in management and conservation of marine and coastal resources for improved economic well-being of coastal communities in Rufiji, Kibiti and Kilwa through sustainable, participatory and equitable utilisation and protection of marine and coastal resources in the project area to maintain and improve its ecological value and livelihoods of the people and nature. Duties include project management (assigning tasks, reporting, supervision of operations, support to field teams, setting up meetings, tracking workplan), project communications and visibility (preparation of communications materials and stories), and coordination and engagement with partners, donors, government authorities and relevant stakeholders.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assume overall oversight and management responsibility for the effective implementation of the project, ensuring alignment with the project objectives, timelines, and budget.
- Oversee day-to-day implementation of the project in line with the work plans ensuring resources are employed efficiently and effectively, assure quality of project activities and project outputs; monitor and supervise the work of the consultants as far as possible, ensure timely and responsive delivery of contracted outputs; supervise and lead the project team in discharging their duties at optimum level.
- Prepare, organize, and participate in monthly catch-up meetings or other scheduled coordination meetings as needed with GIZ, project partners, and other relevant stakeholders; report on implementation progress, and share updates on future plans.
- Establish working relations with appropriate local and national government authorities, partners, as well as communities to ensure effective implementation of project activities.
- Develop Terms of Reference (ToRs) for consultancy services and construction tenders, including technical specifications and scope of work, and monitor implementation of the contracts.
- Oversee the construction of the fish market and the installation of associated infrastructure and accessories, ensuring compliance with design specifications, timelines and quality standards.
- Supports implementation of the marine programme and WWF TCO Conservation Strategic Plan.
- Assist in developing overall plans for training/ capacity building programmes under each component of the project, reviewing and finalization of project’s total Results-based Work plan.
- Provide technical input and support the implementation of integrated conservation planning approaches and sustainable livelihood activities within the project areas.
- Interacts with Government officials especially the Fisheries Division, District Authorities, TAFIRI, FETA, Tanzania Forest Reserve (TFS), project partner NGOs and communities.
- Produces semi-annual and annual technical progress reports and any other reports as may be required.
- Co-ordinates relevant training and capacity-building related to marine resource management for communities, District staff and partner organizations such as fisheries surveillance and enforcement.
- May involve working in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.
- May involve frequent travel domestically and/or internationally, evening and weekends.
- Carry other duties as may be required by RUMAKI Seascape Programme Coordinator and/or the WWF TCO Conservation Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Minimum master's degree (MSc) in Marine Science or equivalent in a relevant discipline (Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries, and Natural Resource Management, Blue Economy or closely related discipline).
- At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in coastal and marine resource management and stakeholder engagement.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, reporting and coordinating multi-partner projects, strong teamwork abilities, and attention to detail.
- Proven record of writing winning proposals and fundraising
- Experience and knowledge on project budget management, monitoring and evaluation
- Understanding of, and sensitivity towards, the culture and livelihoods context of rural coastal communities in Tanzania
- A proven ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and perform effectively under pressure.
- Proven knowledge and experience of working with global policies guiding management of marine and coastal resources
- Very strong knowledge of marine research skills, analytical and communication skills are necessary.
- Very good oral and verbal communication skills in both Kiswahili and English.
- High level of computer literacy (especially MS Word and Excel) and the ability to prepare high-quality technical reports in English.
- Knowledge of WWF’s values, which are: Courage, Respect, Integrity, and Collaboration.
Assume overall oversight and management responsibility for the effective implementation of the project, ensuring alignment with the project objectives, timelines, and budget. Oversee day-to-day implementation of the project in line with the work plans ensuring resources are employed efficiently and effectively, assure quality of project activities and project outputs; monitor and supervise the work of the consultants as far as possible, ensure timely and responsive delivery of contracted outputs; supervise and lead the project team in discharging their duties at optimum level. Prepare, organize, and participate in monthly catch-up meetings or other scheduled coordination meetings as needed with GIZ, project partners, and other relevant stakeholders; report on implementation progress, and share updates on future plans. Establish working relations with appropriate local and national government authorities, partners, as well as communities to ensure effective implementation of project activities. Develop Terms of Reference (ToRs) for consultancy services and construction tenders, including technical specifications and scope of work, and monitor implementation of the contracts. Oversee the construction of the fish market and the installation of associated infrastructure and accessories, ensuring compliance with design specifications, timelines and quality standards. Supports implementation of the marine programme and WWF TCO Conservation Strategic Plan. Assist in developing overall plans for training/ capacity building programmes under each component of the project, reviewing and finalization of project’s total Results-based Work plan. Provide technical input and support the implementation of integrated conservation planning approaches and sustainable livelihood activities within the project areas. Interacts with Government officials especially the Fisheries Division, District Authorities, TAFIRI, FETA, Tanzania Forest Reserve (TFS), project partner NGOs and communities. Produces semi-annual and annual technical progress reports and any other reports as may be required. Co-ordinates relevant training and capacity-building related to marine resource management for communities, District staff and partner organizations such as fisheries surveillance and enforcement. May involve working in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. May involve frequent travel domestically and/or internationally, evening and weekends. Carry other duties as may be required by RUMAKI Seascape Programme Coordinator and/or the WWF TCO Conservation Manager.
Minimum master's degree (MSc) in Marine Science or equivalent in a relevant discipline (Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries, and Natural Resource Management, Blue Economy or closely related discipline). At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in coastal and marine resource management and stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated experience in project management, reporting and coordinating multi-partner projects, strong teamwork abilities, and attention to detail. Proven record of writing winning proposals and fundraising Experience and knowledge on project budget management, monitoring and evaluation Understanding of, and sensitivity towards, the culture and livelihoods context of rural coastal communities in Tanzania A proven ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and perform effectively under pressure. Proven knowledge and experience of working with global policies guiding management of marine and coastal resources Very strong knowledge of marine research skills, analytical and communication skills are necessary. Very good oral and verbal communication skills in both Kiswahili and English. High level of computer literacy (especially MS Word and Excel) and the ability to prepare high-quality technical reports in English. Knowledge of WWF’s values, which are: Courage, Respect, Integrity, and Collaboration.
JOB-68e2b86d079ed
Vacancy title:
Senior Projects Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Admin & Office]
Jobs at:
The World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, October 20 2025
Duty Station:
Kilwa | Kilwa | Tanzania
Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, October 5 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
MAIN FUNCTION
The Senior Project Officer will support the implementation of the project “Reinforcing Management and Governance of Ocean and Coastal Resources (REMAGO) in Tanzania Coastal Communities – Rufiji-Mafia-Kilwa Seascape Area”. This project aims to strengthen community capacity in management and conservation of marine and coastal resources for improved economic well-being of coastal communities in Rufiji, Kibiti and Kilwa through sustainable, participatory and equitable utilisation and protection of marine and coastal resources in the project area to maintain and improve its ecological value and livelihoods of the people and nature. Duties include project management (assigning tasks, reporting, supervision of operations, support to field teams, setting up meetings, tracking workplan), project communications and visibility (preparation of communications materials and stories), and coordination and engagement with partners, donors, government authorities and relevant stakeholders.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assume overall oversight and management responsibility for the effective implementation of the project, ensuring alignment with the project objectives, timelines, and budget.
- Oversee day-to-day implementation of the project in line with the work plans ensuring resources are employed efficiently and effectively, assure quality of project activities and project outputs; monitor and supervise the work of the consultants as far as possible, ensure timely and responsive delivery of contracted outputs; supervise and lead the project team in discharging their duties at optimum level.
- Prepare, organize, and participate in monthly catch-up meetings or other scheduled coordination meetings as needed with GIZ, project partners, and other relevant stakeholders; report on implementation progress, and share updates on future plans.
- Establish working relations with appropriate local and national government authorities, partners, as well as communities to ensure effective implementation of project activities.
- Develop Terms of Reference (ToRs) for consultancy services and construction tenders, including technical specifications and scope of work, and monitor implementation of the contracts.
- Oversee the construction of the fish market and the installation of associated infrastructure and accessories, ensuring compliance with design specifications, timelines and quality standards.
- Supports implementation of the marine programme and WWF TCO Conservation Strategic Plan.
- Assist in developing overall plans for training/ capacity building programmes under each component of the project, reviewing and finalization of project’s total Results-based Work plan.
- Provide technical input and support the implementation of integrated conservation planning approaches and sustainable livelihood activities within the project areas.
- Interacts with Government officials especially the Fisheries Division, District Authorities, TAFIRI, FETA, Tanzania Forest Reserve (TFS), project partner NGOs and communities.
- Produces semi-annual and annual technical progress reports and any other reports as may be required.
- Co-ordinates relevant training and capacity-building related to marine resource management for communities, District staff and partner organizations such as fisheries surveillance and enforcement.
- May involve working in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.
- May involve frequent travel domestically and/or internationally, evening and weekends.
- Carry other duties as may be required by RUMAKI Seascape Programme Coordinator and/or the WWF TCO Conservation Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Minimum master's degree (MSc) in Marine Science or equivalent in a relevant discipline (Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries, and Natural Resource Management, Blue Economy or closely related discipline).
- At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in coastal and marine resource management and stakeholder engagement.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, reporting and coordinating multi-partner projects, strong teamwork abilities, and attention to detail.
- Proven record of writing winning proposals and fundraising
- Experience and knowledge on project budget management, monitoring and evaluation
- Understanding of, and sensitivity towards, the culture and livelihoods context of rural coastal communities in Tanzania
- A proven ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and perform effectively under pressure.
- Proven knowledge and experience of working with global policies guiding management of marine and coastal resources
- Very strong knowledge of marine research skills, analytical and communication skills are necessary.
- Very good oral and verbal communication skills in both Kiswahili and English.
- High level of computer literacy (especially MS Word and Excel) and the ability to prepare high-quality technical reports in English.
- Knowledge of WWF’s values, which are: Courage, Respect, Integrity, and Collaboration.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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