Summary: Project Coordinator Job Vacancy at Iles de Paix (IDP)

Job Details

  • Deadline: 11 October 2026
  • Location: Arusha, with frequent travel to programme intervention

Job Description

Project Coordinator Job Vacancy at Iles de Paix (IDP)

Position: Project Coordinator

Contract duration

Two years

Duty station

Arusha, with frequent travel to programme intervention

areas in Arusha District Council and Karatu District

Reporting to[

Programmes Manager

Expected start

date

As soon as possible

About

Islands of Peace (Iles de Paix)

Iles de Paix (IDP) is a Belgian non

  • governmental and non
  • profit organisation that

promotes sustainable food systems and the right to food. IDP works with small

  • scale

family farmers and other food

  • system actors to advance agroecology, strengthen

production

storage, processing and marketing, and foster an enabling environment

through awareness raising and advocacy. Particular attention is given to the

meaningful participation of women and youth.

IDP has been registered as an international NGO in Tanzania since 2015 and

implements programmes in the Arusha Region. Its current portfolio includes Kilimo

Endelevu Arusha, Kilimo Endelevu Arusha Plus, AgroKilimo, EcoFood II and SAFI.

Implementation is un

dertaken in close collaboration with local and national

government authorities, farmer organisations, civil

  • society organisations, research

institutions and development partners.

IDP is recruiting a Project Coordinator to coordinate the implementation of one or

two programmes within this portfolio, as assigned by the organisation.

Main Responsibilities

The main Responsibilities of the

P roject C oordinator will be as follows

Develop and coordinate annual and periodic work plans with implementing

partners and relevant stakeholders, in line with approved programme objectives

budgets and timelines.

Coordinate programme activities and maintain effective working relationships

with implementing partners, local government authorities, farmer organisations

and other stakeholders.

Monitor implementation progress, results, indicators and risks through field visits

partner reviews and the organisation’s monitoring system, and recommend timely

corrective actions where necessary.

Coordinate the collection, verification and documentation of programme data

evidence, lessons learned and good practices to support learning

communication and programme improvement.

Develop reporting schedules with partners and consolidate high

  • quality narrative

and results reports in accordance with IDP and donor requirements.

Monitor programme expenditure and work closely with the Programmes Manager

and Finance and Administration team to ensure sound budget management

procurement planning and the efficient and accountable use of resources.

Support compliance with grant agreements, donor requirements, applicable laws

and IDP policies and procedures, including safeguarding, gender equality

integrity and prevention of fraud and corruption.

Required Qualification

Education and Core Competencies

Bachelor of Science in

Agr iculture

Agronomy

Sustainable

Ag riculture

Sustainable Food Systems, Biodiversity

Natural Resources

Management

Project

Manage

ment, Nutrition

or all related fields

(Agro e cology

and Food systems

will be

our center of focus)

Demonstrated technical ability, sound judgment and ability to work effectively with

others at all levels

Excellent communication and presentation skills in

Swahili and

English

Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality and sustainable development

Computer skill

s particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point

At least three years of relevant experience

in

coordinating agroecology

sustainable agriculture, natural resources management or sustainable food

–

systems projects.

Demonstrated experience in project planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting

and budget follow

  • up.

Experience working with farmers and farmer organisations, market actors, civil

society organisations and local government authorities.

Experience facilitating participatory processes and building the capacities of

farmers, farmer organisations or community

  • based organisations.

Experience working in rural settings and willingness to travel frequently to

programme intervention areas.

Knowledge of agroecology, gender

  • responsive programming, food systems and

climate resilience is highly desirable.

Mode of application

Interested candidates are invited to send their application electronically

to the

following address

[email protected]

Put the following subje

ct in your message

Islands of Peace /

Application / Project

Coordinator

.

The application should include

A cover letter indicating how minimum qualifications are met and why you are

the best candidate for the position

A detailed Curriculum Vitae

(CV) with 3 referees from employers or direct

supervisors

Please do not send additional attachments or copies (i.e. academic transcripts or

professional certificates) at this time. Electronic applications should not exceed 2MB.

Application deadline

11 October 2026

Applications received after the

deadline will not be considered. No telephone or in

  • person applications will

be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Equal opportunity and safeguarding

Iles de Paix is committed to equal

opportunity, gender equality and safeguarding. Qualified women and persons

with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must be legally

eligible to work in Tanzania. The successful candidate will comply

with IDP’s

safeguarding and integrity policies. Application information will be used only

for recruitment and handled confidentially.

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