Vacancy title:
Equality & Empowerment Program Lead
Employment type: Full time, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Management,Social Services & Nonprofit,Human Rights,Women's Issues,Non-profits, Foundations & Philanthropists
Jobs at:
Africa Initiative Development Foundation
Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, October 17 2026
Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 13 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
The Equality & Empowerment Program Lead manages programs advancing gender equality, social inclusion, and the empowerment of marginalized groups.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and manage programs on gender equality, GBV prevention, disability inclusion, and youth empowerment.
- Develop work plans, budgets, and safeguarding protocols.
- Supervise program staff and community partners.
- Ensure compliance with gender, safeguarding, and human rights standards.
- Coordinate with women's groups, CSOs, and government agencies.
- Monitor empowerment and inclusion indicators with MEL.
- Represent the organization in gender and human rights forums.
- Write donor reports and proposals.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Gender Studies, Social Work, Human Rights, or related field.
- 5–8 years of experience in equality, gender, or empowerment programs.
- Knowledge of gender mainstreaming, safeguarding, and human rights frameworks.
- Experience with donors (UN Women, SIDA, Ford Foundation, etc.).
- Strong facilitation and community engagement skills.
Competencies
Gender expertise · Social inclusion · Safeguarding · Program management · Advocacy
Professional experience is an advantage. However, demonstrated capability, commitment, and leadership potential will also be considered.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now (hr@aidf.or.tz) .
Interested applicants should submit their applications with the following information and documents:
- Subject Format: POSITION TITLE : FULL NAME
- Example: Regional Volunteer Coordinator : Khushi Bajaria
- Full Name, Phone Number, mail Address, Current Region, and District or Municipality.
- Position Applied For.
- Current Occupation or Education Status.
- CV/Resume highlighting relevant experience.
- Social Media Usernames.
- A Brief Statement of Motivation explaining why you want to join AIDF and what you intend to contribute.
Professional experience is an advantage. However, demonstrated capability, commitment, and leadership potential will also be considered.
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