Call for CVS/Expression of Interest – Potential GBV Programme Positions

Duty Station: Mainland Tanzania

Project Status: Proposed Project, Subject to Approval and Funding Confirmation

1: ABOUT TAWLA

Tanzania Women Lawyers Association (TAWLA) is a non-governmental organisation established to promote and advance the legal and constitutional rights of women. TAWLA advocates gender equality, human dignity and gender justice through legal, policy and institutional reforms, community action and media engagement.

TAWLA envisions a society that respects and upholds women’s rights. Its mission is to promote and protect women’s rights and good governance through legal empowerment.

TAWLA invites qualified and experienced professionals to submit their CVs for consideration for potential positions under a proposed programme focusing on gender-based violence (GBV) prevention in Mainland Tanzania. The anticipated programme will promote community-based interventions, positive social norms change, gender equality and strengthened local implementation systems. This call seeks to establish a pool of suitably qualified candidates for potential recruitment following project approval, confirmation of funding and finalization of staffing requirements.

2: AVAILABLE POSITIONS

Position 1: GBV Programme Officers – National – Level Implementation Support

Number of Positions: 2

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Sociology or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in at least two similar projects implemented within the past ten years, covering GBV prevention, social norms change, large-scale gender programmes or community-based interventions.
• Experience in donor-funded programmes, including World Bank-funded projects, will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide technical support for planning and implementing GBV prevention interventions using gender-responsive and survivor-centred approaches.
2. Support the design and implementation of community-based strategies addressing harmful social norms, gender inequality and GBV.
3. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to field-level Programme Officers and implementation partners.
4. Coordinate with government institutions, local authorities, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders.
5. Support the development of programme tools, guidelines, training materials and implementation frameworks.
6. Monitor implementation progress, analyse programme data and contribute to quality reporting.
7. Identify implementation challenges and recommend measures to improve programme effectiveness and sustainability.
8. Promote compliance with safeguarding, confidentiality and applicable protection standards.

Position 2: GBV Programme Officers – Field Implementation Support

Number of Positions: 15

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Gender Studies, Sociology or a related field.
• Relevant experience in GBV prevention, gender equality programming, community mobilization, social norms change or community-based development.
• Experience working with local government authorities, community structures, civil society organisations or donor-funded projects will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate and implement community-based GBV prevention activities in assigned locations.
2. Facilitate community dialogues, awareness sessions and engagement with community leaders, women, men and young people to promote positive social norms.
3. Mobilize local government authorities, community structures, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to support GBV prevention.
4. Support community capacity-building and strengthen local prevention mechanisms.
5. Facilitate appropriate referrals to available services for GBV survivors in accordance with established safeguarding and referral protocols.
6. Collect, document and submit accurate programme data, activity reports and implementation challenges.
7. Monitor activities against approved workplans, targets and quality standards.
8. Promote inclusive participation, confidentiality, safeguarding and accountability throughout implementation.

3: REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

 Applicants for both positions should demonstrate:

• Strong understanding of gender equality, GBV prevention and women’s and girls’ rights.
• Knowledge of community-based programming and social norms change approaches.
• Strong communication, facilitation, coordination and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with government authorities, community stakeholders and implementing partners.
• Good report-writing, documentation and analytical skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, accountability and survivor-centred practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively and deliver results within agreed timelines.

4: APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents:

• An updated CV only, clearly demonstrating relevant qualifications and professional experience.
• A copy of the relevant academic qualification: a Master’s Degree for the national-level positions or a bachelor’s degree for the field-level positions, in Gender Studies, Sociology or a related field.
• Contact details for at least three professional referees.

Applicants for national-level positions should clearly identify at least two relevant projects undertaken within the past ten years, including the project name, implementing organisation, duration, role and key responsibilities.

5: SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

Applications should be submitted electronically to: [email protected] using the appropriate subject line:

• Expression of Interest – GBV Programme Officer, National Level
• Expression of Interest – GBV Programme Officer, Field Level

Submission Deadline: 18^th October 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

• This call is intended to identify suitably qualified candidates for potential engagement in a proposed project. It does not constitute an offer of employment or confirmation of project funding.
• Recruitment and appointments will proceed only after project approval, funding confirmation and finalization of staffing requirements.
• TAWLA is committed to equal opportunity, professional integrity, safeguarding, and the protection of the rights and dignity of women, children and vulnerable communities.