Programme Coordinator – Extractive Industry Project

SWISSAID Tanzania is hiring for Programme Coordinator in Geita, Tanzania.

Employer: SWISSAID Tanzania
Position: Programme Coordinator – Extractive Industry Project
Duty Station: Geita, Tanzania
Project Areas: Geita and Shinyanga
Reports To: Head of Programmes
Application Deadline: 08 October 2026 at 5:00 PM

About the Position

SWISSAID Tanzania is seeking a qualified and experienced Programme Coordinator to support the implementation of its Extractive Industry Project in Geita and Shinyanga.

The position involves coordinating project activities, working with implementing partners, monitoring progress, supporting community and stakeholder engagement, and contributing to reporting and programme development. The successful candidate will also be expected to travel regularly to Dar es Salaam and other locations when project activities require.

About the Extractive Industry Project

SWISSAID is implementing the third phase of its Extractive Industries Programme, building on previous initiatives aimed at improving governance, transparency and safety within Tanzania’s mining sector.

Earlier phases focused broadly on governance in mining, oil and gas, before placing greater emphasis on artisanal and small-scale mining. The current phase, covering 2026–2028, concentrates particularly on governance within the artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector.

The project seeks to strengthen community participation, transparency, traceability and accountability while supporting collaboration between civil society organisations, government authorities, mining stakeholders and local communities.

SWISSAID is working with Rafiki SDO and HakiRaslimali as implementation partners. The programme also includes initiatives supporting women’s mining cooperatives and strengthening local networks in Geita and Shinyanga.

Main Responsibilities of Programme Coordinator

Project Implementation and Monitoring

The Programme Coordinator will:

• Coordinate project activities in line with approved plans, budgets and schedules.
• Track project progress, outcomes and performance indicators.
• Visit project locations regularly to monitor implementation.
• Provide practical and technical support to implementing partners.
• Organise project planning, review and learning sessions.
• Record project achievements, lessons and successful approaches.
• Contribute to evaluations and other programme learning activities.

Partner Management

The successful candidate will maintain regular communication with project partners and support them throughout implementation.

Key tasks include reviewing partner plans and reports, monitoring agreed deliverables, identifying capacity-building needs and helping partners comply with SWISSAID procedures and donor requirements.

Research, Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations

The Coordinator will also support research, advocacy and policy-related activities connected to the project.

This includes providing field information and evidence, contributing to research publications and policy briefs, and maintaining productive relationships with local authorities, communities, civil society organisations and mining-sector stakeholders.

The Coordinator may represent SWISSAID at relevant meetings and forums when authorised.

Financial Oversight

Responsibilities will include monitoring project spending against approved budgets, reviewing partner financial submissions and working with the Finance and Administration team to maintain proper financial accountability.

The Coordinator will also help partners understand applicable financial procedures and donor requirements and promptly report significant financial or compliance issues.

Reporting and Programme Development

The role requires preparation of regular project updates and reports, including monthly, quarterly and annual reports where applicable.

The Coordinator will maintain accurate project records and contribute information, evidence and success stories to funding proposals, donor communications and future programme development.

Gender and Social Inclusion

The successful applicant will help ensure that gender equality, youth participation, social inclusion, environmental sustainability and climate-related considerations are incorporated into project activities.

Particular attention will be given to meaningful participation by women, young people and communities affected by extractive activities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies, Mining Engineering, GIS, Economics, mining-related disciplines or another relevant field.
• At least four years of relevant professional experience in development programme or project coordination.
• Experience in extractive industries, artisanal and small-scale mining, natural resource governance, accountability or community development will be an advantage.
• Experience working with partners, monitoring projects and preparing reports.
• Familiarity with budget monitoring and donor-funded programmes.
• Strong communication, organisational, analytical and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Good command of English and Kiswahili, both written and spoken.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the project areas.

Salary and Other Information

The position is a programme coordination role based in Geita, with project activities extending to Shinyanga and other locations as required. The stated gross annual salary is TZS 53,187,714.

The successful applicant will also be expected to perform other reasonable duties related to the position as assigned by the Head of Programmes.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit their CV and cover letter through the application here: info@swissaidtanzania.org.

See more details on the company website.

Application deadline: Thursday, 8 October 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline and ensure that their CV and cover letter clearly demonstrate relevant experience in programme coordination, extractive industries, community development or related fields.