Project Coordinator

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

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ROLE PURPOSE

The position holder will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of the Economic Empowerment project focusing on improving skills, economic opportunities and resilience of women and smallholders involved in the coffee value chain.

The role will build on the success of a previous 2-years Plan International Programme from 2024- 2026. The project is set up to improve skills, economic opportunities and resilience of women and youth in coffee farming in Tarime. The position holder will lead the implementation of all activities of the Improved Skills, Economic Opportunities and Resilience of Women and Youth in coffee farming project in Tarime, Mara region. S/he will work closely with Plan Programme Area staff and the local implementation partners namely Tanzania Coffee Research Institute, Tanzania Coffee Board in Tarime, Tarime District Council officials through department of agriculture to coordinate all activities in close coordination with Economic Empowerment Advisor and Program Implementation Area Manager (PIAM), the private sector and its representatives as well as any other stakeholder of relevance to the successful implementation of the project.

As a staff member of a Child centered International development and humanitarian organisation, the Project coordinator will commit to comply with Plan Internationals standards and policies related to safeguarding and PSHEA (Preventing Sexual Harassment, exploitation and Abuse), Gender equality, inclusion and diversity. All Plan International staff are expected to uphold the organisation`s values and behaviours in every aspect.

DIMENSION OF THE ROLE

• Responsible for project implementation including quality assurance, reporting, oversight of M&E activities and communications in line with the project proposal and donor agreement;
• Develop and maintain a positive relationship and clear communication with key collaborators, the local government authorities (LGA) and other development partners and relevant stakeholders;

• Effectively manages project resources including the timely utilization of the project funds;
• Support in the identification and engagement of the input suppliers and other private sector companies involved in Coffee value chain in Tarime, Mara in close cooperation and coordination with the Economic Empowerment Advisor;

• Ensure delivery, monitoring and evaluation of all activities and related outputs as per Results Framework and Implementation Plan;

• Represents Plan at district, regional, zonal and national stakeholder forums, consultative sessions, or conferences related to coffee production and marketing.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Required experience and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agribusiness, agriculture economics, agriculture, entrepreneurship, business administration, commerce, economics.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in agriculture programmes, youth employment programmes and projects; 3 years in a leading role
• Solid work experience with development partners and local government required
• Experience working in or closely with the private sector
• Experience working in or closely with coffee farmers, AMCOS, WAMACU and researchers and regulatory boards of coffee husbandry and businesses
• Experience of working with children and communities and managing child-related programs and projects would be an advantage
• Knowledge of the Tanzanian context for local and international civil society.

Essential:

• Demonstrated knowledge of responsibly coordinating and delivering results in youth employment projects in Tanzania
• Strong command of Kiswahili and English and technical knowledge of youth employment terminology
• Deep knowledge of youth employment challenges in Tanzania and beyond
• Proven experience in overseeing, monitoring and managing at least three subcontractors / partners in Tanzania at programme / project basis
• Proven experience in re-presenting a project intervention to other stakeholders
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of saving group operations an asset, especially youth saving groups
• Robust expertise and experience working with the private sector at micro-level as well as corporate-level
• Solid understanding of private sector operations (challenges, needs, risks)
• Excellent coordination, planning and design skills
• Advanced negotiating skills
• Proven strategic relationship management skills
• Conceptual and analytical skills
• Excellent people skills (good team member)
• High level of computer proficiency

Link to the full Job Description Project Coordinator - Melitta Coffee.docx

Location: Tarime

Reports to: Program Implementation Area Manager

Grade: 13

Closing Date: 5th July, 2026

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We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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