About Don Bosco Network Tanzania (DBNET)

Don Bosco Networks Tanzania (DBNET) serves as the technical coordination unit of Don Bosco Operations in Tanzania, dedicated to ensuring quality, efficiency, effectiveness, sustainability, and relevance in fulfilling the organization’s mission. With expertise in managing small, medium, and large-scale initiatives, DBNET focuses on Education (Primary, Secondary, and TVET), Youth Development Programs, support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC), Agriculture, and Employment Facilitation through its Job Services Office (JSO).

Additionally, DBNET incorporates vital cross-cutting themes in all its programs/projects/initiatives, including Environment, Gender Equity, Social Inclusion (PwDs), Human Rights & Good Governance, and Digitalization & Technology. All projects/initiatives are designed and implemented in direct response to the specific needs of local communities, with the overarching aim of enhancing the social, educational, and economic well-being of vulnerable groups, particularly young people.

DBNET seeks applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position.

Position (01): Program Officer (PO)

Job Location: Dodoma

Type of Contract: 1-year contract (with potential for renewal)

Position Summary

DBNET is seeking for an experienced and dynamic Program Officer to join the team. The Officer will play a critical role in formulating projects, leading, coordinating, and monitoring the implementation of multiple projects in Dodoma region. This position requires a strong leader with experience in project management, donor relations, budgeting, proposal development, and community engagement. The PO will be responsible for ensuring that DBNET’s projects are effectively designed, implemented, and aligned with Don Bosco’s vision and mission. The Program Officer will oversee the project’s implementation, work closely with partners, stakeholders, and local communities to ensure quality results, accountability, and impact are achieved, and compliance with the donor’s guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

Project Management & Oversight

Lead the management in the need identification process, development of concept notes, and project proposals responding to the strategic needs identified
Advise the management on aligning projects with national and regional development plans
Lead in the preparation of project operation plans, Logical Framework Matrices, Risk management plans, and MEAL plans, in consistency with project objectives
Monitor project activities to ensure timely and quality delivery
Supervise project staff and consultants
Prepare regular project progress reports and statistical updates for management and donors
Ensure adherence to internal Don Bosco Operational frameworks and donor guidelines

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships

Build and maintain synergies with NGOs, government agencies, enterprises, and other stakeholders
Represent Don Bosco in stakeholder meetings, conferences, and workshops.
Collaborate closely with implementing partners to ensure harmonized project implementation.

Budgeting & Resource Management

Jointly work with the accountant in preparing budgets, forecasts, and managing resources.
Monitor expenditures and ensure compliance with financial procedures.

Knowledge Management & Learning

Promote best practices, knowledge-sharing, and lesson learning across DB communities.

Monitoring & Evaluation

Support project assessments, surveys, and evaluations in line with agreed-upon deliverables.
Manage results chains and adapt program strategies based on insights and data

Fundraising & Communication

Assist the fundraising coordinator in developing and implementing the fundraising strategy.
Identify grant opportunities and contribute to proposal development and donor engagement.
Document success stories, project success, and communicate with stakeholders

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Project Management, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or related field. A master’s degree in Project Management, Sociology, Development Studies, or Business Administration will be an added advantage
Professional certificate in Project Management (PMP)
Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in project and program management within the development or NGO sector.
Demonstrated experience in budgeting, grant writing, stakeholder engagement, and team supervision.
Strong understanding of the development context in Tanzania
Experience working with international donors and managing multi-sectoral projects.

Key Competencies and Skills

Strong leadership and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication (English and Swahili)
Budget and financial management skills
Proficiency in M&E skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and in a team, under pressure, and with tight deadlines

How to Apply

DBNET is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Applicants are invited to submit their detailed application letter, resume, and certificates to: diana_hr@dbtz.org carbon copying executivedirector@dbtz.org, and cassian_projects@dbtz.org before 04th September 2025, 17:00 hrs.