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We stand for children, their childhoods and their futures.
Our passion and values underpin everything we do. They unite us and provide the energy and optimism that drives us to work harder and harder for the children and young people we are privileged to help. As we embark on our new strategy, we have ambitious plans to ensure no child is left behind, wherever we work.
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PROJECT MANAGER
We will never stop fighting for street children. It’s all we do. It’s all we’ll keep doing. So why not join us? We have the opportunity for you to join us in the role of Project Manager, reporting to the Field Implementation Manager and based in Dar es Salaam.
The Project Manager will oversee the planning, implementation, day-to-day management, quality assurance and reporting requirements of the Kesho Bora project. They will also ensure that the specified deliverables are met both within the budget and time frame allocated.
This role will directly supervise the Team Lead (Street and Family), Team Lead (Economic Strengthening) and Project Officer – Monitoring and Evaluation.
To apply for this position, complete the application form below and return it to jobs.mwanza@railwaychildren.or.tz – we will only accept applications using this form and not CVs, academic certificates or covering letters. Please include job title applied for in the email subject line.
Closing date: Thursday 24th October at 5pm East African Time.
Due to the number of applications often received, only those to be invited for interview will be informed of the outcome of their application. Applicants who have not heard within two weeks of the closing date should assume they have been unsuccessful.
Project Team Lead
The Economic Strengthening and Livelihood Lead is responsible for guiding the implementation of youth empowerment initiatives designed to enhance the economic well-being of street-connected youth, at-risk out-of-school youth, including Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW), to transition into self-sustainable and productive individuals.
This role aims to provide Programmatic leadership in youth intervention which will involve guiding and overseeing programs designed to support and positively impact young people in the programme. The ESL lead will also support in ensuring increase in young people’s savings, income, and assets, thereby improving their overall economic status and facilitating their integration into communities. By collaborating closely with government departments, Economic Strengthening and Livelihood Assistants/Officers, and community volunteer cadres, the lead will provide essential economic strengthening services.
Additionally, the position focuses on developing tailored plans that equip these young individuals with vital information and skills to promote positive behavior changes, foster leadership qualities, and cultivate entrepreneurial and vocational skills necessary for securing sustainable livelihoods. Through building and nurturing relationships with relevant stakeholders, the lead will help youth acquire a diverse range of skills, ultimately enhancing their well-being and enabling them to lead fulfilling lives.
A full person specification can be found in the job pack below.
To apply for this position, complete the application form below and return it to jobs.mwanza@railwaychildren.or.tz – we will only accept applications using this form and not CVs, academic certificates or covering letters. Please include job title applied for in the email subject line.
Closing date: Saturday 12th October at 5pm East African Time.
Due to the number of applications often received, only those to be invited for interview will be informed of the outcome of their application. Applicants who have not heard within two weeks of the closing date should assume they have been unsuccessful.
Project Assistant
The Project Assistant for Economic Strengthening and Livelihood plays a crucial role in enhancing the capabilities of street-connected youth, at-risk out-of-school youth, and young individuals transitioning into self-sustainable and productive individuals. This position focuses on providing young people with the necessary information and skills to foster positive behavior changes, develop leadership qualities, and gain entrepreneurial and vocational skills, enabling them to secure a decent livelihood.
The Project Assistant will also work on building and strengthening relationships with relevant stakeholders to equip youth with various skills, ultimately helping them improve their well-being and ability to lead fulfilling lives. The role requires flexibility to support street-connected youth, ensuring their immediate needs are met.
A full person specification can be found in the job pack below.
To apply for this position, complete the application form below and return it to jobs.mwanza@railwaychildren.or.tz – we will only accept applications using this form and not CVs, academic certificates or covering letters. Please include job title applied for in the email subject line.
Closing date: Saturday 12th October at 5pm East African Time.
Due to the number of applications often received, only those to be invited for interview will be informed of the outcome of their application. Applicants who have not heard within two weeks of the closing date should assume they have been unsuccessful.
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- PO Box 105763, Msasani, Plot 25, First Floor Alfa House, New Bagamoyo Road
- +255 736 113 114
- RCA@railwaychildren.or.tz
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- P.O. Box 138, Mwanza, Tanzania
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- +255 736 113 114
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About us
Railway Children Africa
We believe in a world where no child ever has to live on the streets.