Vacancy title:
Equality & Empowerment Program Lead

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Management,Social Services & Nonprofit,Human Rights,Women's Issues,Non-profits, Foundations & Philanthropists]

Jobs at:
Africa Initiative Development Foundation

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, October 17 2026

Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 13 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The Equality & Empowerment Program Lead manages programs advancing gender equality, social inclusion, and the empowerment of marginalized groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and manage programs on gender equality, GBV prevention, disability inclusion, and youth empowerment.
• Develop work plans, budgets, and safeguarding protocols.
• Supervise program staff and community partners.
• Ensure compliance with gender, safeguarding, and human rights standards.
• Coordinate with women's groups, CSOs, and government agencies.
• Monitor empowerment and inclusion indicators with MEL.
• Represent the organization in gender and human rights forums.
• Write donor reports and proposals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Gender Studies, Social Work, Human Rights, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in equality, gender, or empowerment programs.
• Knowledge of gender mainstreaming, safeguarding, and human rights frameworks.
• Experience with donors (UN Women, SIDA, Ford Foundation, etc.).
• Strong facilitation and community engagement skills.

Competencies

Gender expertise · Social inclusion · Safeguarding · Program management · Advocacy

Professional experience is an advantage. However, demonstrated capability, commitment, and leadership potential will also be considered.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
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Interested applicants should submit their applications with the following information and documents:

• Subject Format: POSITION TITLE : FULL NAME
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• Full Name, Phone Number, mail Address, Current Region, and District or Municipality.
• Position Applied For.
• Current Occupation or Education Status.
• CV/Resume highlighting relevant experience.
• Social Media Usernames.
• A Brief Statement of Motivation explaining why you want to join AIDF and what you intend to contribute.

Professional experience is an advantage. However, demonstrated capability, commitment, and leadership potential will also be considered.

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