Landesa is seeking a highly qualified Team Leader with regional experience for an anticipated 18-months GIZ program that aims to improve the management of Human Wildlife Conflict by key actors in Tanzania. The project’s main geographical scope is the Ruvuma Landscape/ including 42 villages of the Districts of Liwale, Namtumbo, and Tunduru. The project also aims to strengthen the capacity for steering and coordination of the Wildlife Division of the Ministry for Natural Resources and Tourism, and the institutions involved in managing HWC, including the Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA), Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA), Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS), Districts councils and Hotspot Villages.

The contractor will be responsible for the implementation of one District land use plan, 15 village land use planning (LUP) and community action plans, developing the organizational structure, curricula and materials, as well as piloting 30 clubs, for the revival of the Malihai Club (environmental conservation clubs in schools and colleges) and strengthening the outreach programs of Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority and Tanzania National Parks Authority (concept development, materials and support to implementation of pilot in 30 villages) of the institutions involved in wildlife management.

The vacancy is limited to candidates living in Tanzania. The position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

Availability
The Team Leader with regional experience should start work on November 1st 2026.
Tasks of the Expert:
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Overall responsibility for the advisory services, project management, and implementation of work packages of the contractor.
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Ensuring the coherence and complementarity of the contractor’s services with other services delivered by the project at local and regional level.
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Responsibility for taking cross-cutting themes into consideration (for example, gender equality, safeguards).
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Staff management, identifying the need for short-term assignments within the available budget, planning and managing the assignments, and supporting local and international experts.
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Ensuring that monitoring procedures are carried out.
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Regular reporting to GIZ in accordance with deadlines.
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Regular delivery of communication products in accordance with deadlines.
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Responsible to implement all data protection requirements.
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Responsibility for checking the appropriate use of funds and financial planning in consultation with the officer responsible for the commission at GIZ.
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Supporting the officer responsible for the commission at GIZ in updating and/or adapting the project strategy, in evaluations and in preparing a follow-on phase
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Maintaining contact with other relevant stakeholders in the country of assignment.
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Design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of capacity development measures for local partners in the following areas: Land Use planning, Community Development, Outreach and awareness, human wildlife conflict management.
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Support and follow-up of financial contracts for outreach TAWA, TANAPA.
Qualifications of the Expert:
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Education/training: University degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in either Economics, Rural development, Agricultural Sciences (with specialization in land management), regional planning, or Natural Resource Management.
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Language: Knowledge of English, C1 level.
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General professional experience: 9 years of professional experience on international development projects in the field of Natural Resource Management.
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Specific professional experience: 3 years of professional experience in Organization Development in East Africa.
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Leadership/management experience: 7 years of management experience in projects, companies, or other organizations with disciplinary leadership responsibility for 6 persons or more.
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Professional experience in the country/ region of assignment: 3 years of professional experience in Tanzania.
Soft Skills
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A deep commitment to the mission of a better, safer future for the world’s poorest people through secure access to land.
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Strong problem-solving.
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Strong oral presentation skills and an ability to think on one's feet when defending policy recommendations.
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Familiarity with concepts that can be applied to rural development.
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Ability to develop concrete work plans and manage elements so that work is performed according to agreed-upon budgets and plans.
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Ability to manage documents and correspondence, track, and report on project labor, and carry out other administrative tasks efficiently, routinely, and in conformance with Landesa standards and procedures.
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Ability to work collaboratively with a range of people at all levels, including those from host country governmental and non-governmental organizations, and other counterparts, clients, and funders.
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Ability to demonstrate cross-cultural sensitivity, tact, and poise.
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Ability to lead and work collaboratively as a member of teams, regardless of role within the team, through consensus building, communication, and leadership.
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Ability to make and use distinctions as to types, frequency, tenor, and levels of communication, depending upon the circumstances and audience.
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Legal right to work in the country of assignment.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV. Please include Team Leader with regional experience in the email subject line.