About Restless Development

Restless Development is a global non profit agency. We support the collective power of young leaders to create a better world. We are independently registered and governed in nine countries (India, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, UK, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe) bound together by our vision for youth power.

We run youth-led programmes to tackle the issues that young people care about the most. We also run the Youth Collective – a growing network of over 5,000 local youth-led organisations in 185 countries. We are committed to creating an agency that walks the talk on power shifting, using the power shifting checklist, both internally and externally.

More information about Restless Development:

• Restless Development Strategy
• Youth Collective 
• Power Shifting Checklist
• We Are Restless Blog

Our Approach to Safeguarding

Restless Development considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults to be an organisational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all of our staff, volunteers and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abide by our Safeguarding Policy.

About the Role

Restless Development is the leading youth-led development agency. We have been working in Tanzania since 1993 and have established an impressive track record in delivering grassroots impact through youth led development programmes aligned to the Government of Tanzania’s Consecutive National Development Plans.

In collaboration with UNFPA, we will implement the Vijana Tunaweza project to empower first-time mothers and youth in Dodoma, Songwe, and Dar es Salaam regions from January 2025 to December 2025. This project will address vulnerabilities such as HIV/AIDS, unplanned pregnancies, and gender-based violence by enhancing economic opportunities, building life skills, and fostering supportive community ecosystems. The project will focus on establishing youth and girls’ groups for income generation, engaging boys and men to combat harmful gender norms, and strengthening local support structures for sustainable empowerment. Additionally, in collaboration with other partners, the project will promote systemic change through policy reviews, advocacy campaigns, and youth engagement in the upcoming general elections, with a particular emphasis on supporting young women to actively participate in the electoral process.

The Assistant Program Coordinator will oversee the implementation of the Vijana Tunaweza program, focusing on out-of-school adolescent girls, youth, and first-time young mothers in Dodoma, Songwe, and Dar es Salaam regions. This role includes coordinating program activities to ensure alignment with objectives and fostering sustainable empowerment through economic opportunities, social development, and leadership building. Additionally, the role will involve partial support in coordinating activities among consortium partners to ensure cohesive and effective program delivery.

Experience

• A degree in a relevant field, such as education, public health, social sciences, or gender studies, with expertise in areas like community development, project management, adolescent health, or gender equality.
• Proven experience in managing livelihood-focused projects, particularly in project coordination and implementation.
• Extensive experience working with young people in Tanzania, with a deep understanding of their needs and challenges.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate and network with multiple stakeholders, including local authorities and community leaders.
• Strong cultural awareness and respect, with sensitivity to diverse cultural contexts and practices.
• Solid knowledge and expertise in participatory methods, community development approaches, and fostering partnerships.
• A committed belief in Restless Development’s mission and values, promoting youth empowerment and sustainable development.

Desirable

• Fluent in both English and Kiswahili.
• Strong ICT skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, email/internet, and PowerPoint.
• A strong personal commitment to the values of Restless Development and the empowerment of young people in development.
• Proven experience in leading project teams and demonstrating a passion for community engagement and development.

Equal Opportunity

Restless Development is an equal opportunities employer and invites applications from all segments of the community. Restless Development will guarantee that no applicant faces less favourable treatment based on gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be demonstrated to be relevant to performance.

How to Apply

Please submit your application by filling out the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM by 11th January  2025, 23:59.Hours

Please note that we do not accept CVs, resumes, or cover letters. e that we do not accept CVs, resumes or covering letters.

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