UN jobs in Tanzania 🇹🇿

National Consultant - Baseline Study for the Project: “Ending violence against women and girls and advancing women’s leadership in the public sector in Zanzibar & Tanzania Mainland”

UN Women · 🇹🇿 Zanzibar, Tanzania

UN Women seeks a National Consultant to conduct a baseline study for a seven-year project aimed at ending violence against women and girls (VAWG) and advancing women's leadership in the public sector in Zanzibar and Tanzania Mainland. The consultant will collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data to inform project strategies and assess key areas including legal and policy frameworks, multisectoral coordination, institutional systems, data collection mechanisms, service provision, and educational access for adolescent girls and young women. The study focuses on South Unguja in Unguja and Mkoani in Pemba districts, examining VAWG prevalence, prevention, response mechanisms, and gender-based barriers in education. The consultant will work with government authorities, civil society organizations, and community stakeholders to gather data and produce evidence-based recommendations for policymakers.

SGP Programme Assistant

United Nations Development Programme · 🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

The SGP Programme Assistant supports the implementation of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) in Tanzania, working under the guidance of the National Coordinator (NC). Key responsibilities include assisting with project proposal evaluation, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, administrative support, and knowledge management. The role involves supporting project development, managing grant disbursements, maintaining databases, organizing meetings, and ensuring compliance with SGP standards and UNDP procedures. The position requires strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills with experience in project management, financial reporting, and community-based programs. The ideal candidate will have a secondary education or bachelor's degree, with at least 5 years of relevant experience or 2 years with a bachelor's degree.

National Consultant – Support to Women’s Access to Justice and Leadership Programming (EVAW Programme, Tanzania)

UN Women · 🇹🇿 Zanzibar, Tanzania

UN Women seeks a National Consultant to support women's access to justice and leadership programming under the EVAW Programme in Tanzania. The role involves technical and programmatic support for designing, implementing, and monitoring interventions aimed at strengthening gender-responsive legal frameworks, improving survivor-centered services, and enhancing women's leadership and participation in decision-making. Key responsibilities include supporting the adoption and implementation of laws and policies, providing technical assistance to justice sector partners, strengthening coordination mechanisms like the Women Justice Forum, and supporting legal aid initiatives. The consultant will work closely with government agencies, UN entities, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders in both Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. The assignment is home-based with occasional office attendance and potential travel to Pemba for field support.

Executive Intern

United Nations Development Programme · 🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

The Executive Intern supports the Office of the Resident Representative and Deputy Resident Representatives' Offices in UNDP Tanzania by providing executive coordination and day-to-day office management. Key responsibilities include tracking action points from senior management meetings, maintaining portfolio snapshots and updates, managing correspondence and filing systems, supporting meeting logistics and travel arrangements, and ensuring adherence to confidentiality standards. The role offers practical exposure to executive-level processes, strategic management, and UNDP corporate systems in a multicultural development environment. The intern will gain experience in follow-up of senior management decisions, information and records management, meeting support, and professional discretion within a high-level leadership environment.

National Consultant to develop a Gender-Responsive Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Framework and strengthen Institutional Capacity in Kigoma Region

UN Women · 🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

The National Consultant will develop a gender-responsive Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) framework for Kigoma Region, Tanzania, integrating gender equality, climate resilience, and Women, Peace and Security (WPS) priorities. The role involves conducting a comprehensive gender analysis of climate, disaster, and peace and security risks, facilitating stakeholder consultations, and producing practical tools and institutional mechanisms to strengthen regional DRR systems. The consultant will also design and deliver capacity-building workshops focused on gender-responsive disaster preparedness and GBV prevention. The assignment supports the operationalization of national policies at the subnational level, aiming to enhance women's participation in decision-making and economic empowerment within climate-sensitive sectors. The consultant will work closely with UN Women and government counterparts over a three-month period, delivering reports, frameworks, and training documentation. The ideal candidate has expertise in gender-responsive DRR, climate change, resilience programming, and policy development, with strong facilitation and analytical skills, and knowledge of Tanzania’s institutional frameworks.

Wash Associate

UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇹🇿 Kasulu, Tanzania

The WASH Associate role at UNHCR involves managing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs within humanitarian contexts. The position requires knowledge of public health, water resources management, construction management, hygiene promotion programming, and technical team management. The candidate will coordinate diverse actors and activities to achieve common objectives related to WASH, ensuring alignment with UNHCR's mandate, priorities, and principles. Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills are essential. Additional qualifications in WASH and a thorough understanding of its linkages with public health are important for success in this role.

Assistant Environment Officer

UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇹🇿 Kasulu, Tanzania

The Assistant Environment Officer will support the UNHCR's environmental programming in displacement and stable contexts. Key responsibilities include conducting environmental assessments, planning and monitoring integrated environmental programs, and evaluating their impact. The role requires expertise in environmental sustainability, renewable energy, and community-based approaches. The officer will work in challenging environments, potentially including remote or hard-to-reach locations. The position is part of the UNOPS LICA8 framework and may involve home-based work.

Assistant Environment Officer

UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇹🇿 Kasulu, Tanzania

The Assistant Environment Officer will support the UNHCR's environmental programming in displacement and stable contexts. Key responsibilities include conducting environmental assessments, planning and monitoring integrated environmental programs, and evaluating their impact. The role requires expertise in environmental sustainability, renewable energy, and community-based approaches. The officer will work in challenging environments, potentially including remote or hard-to-reach locations. The position is part of the UNOPS LICA8 framework and may involve home-based work.

Procurement Assistant

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Wash Associate

UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇹🇿 Kasulu, Tanzania

The WASH Associate will support the UNHCR's Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) program in humanitarian contexts. Responsibilities include managing WASH projects, coordinating with diverse stakeholders, promoting hygiene practices, and ensuring alignment with public health standards. The role requires technical expertise in water resources management, construction management, and team leadership within humanitarian settings. The candidate should have knowledge of UNHCR's mandate and principles, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in complex environments. This position is part of the UNOPS LICA6 framework and may be home-based.

Programme Policy Officer (Markets and Logistics)

World Food Programme · 🇹🇿 Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania

The Programme Policy Officer (Markets and Logistics) supports the final implementation and close-out phase of the Farm to Market Alliance (FtMA) in Tanzania, focusing on Pillar 2: Markets and Access to Finance. Key responsibilities include driving market systems strengthening, supporting private sector partnerships, facilitating access to finance, enabling FSC graduation and sustainability, and coordinating evidence generation and reporting. The role requires strategic and technical leadership to ensure continuity of market access gains, strengthen trade linkages, and transition mature FSCs into sustainable agribusiness hubs. The incumbent will work closely with government, private sector, and financial institutions to institutionalize FtMA outcomes and support WFP and private-sector procurement pathways.