Project Manager
General Information
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) on behalf of WorldFish is looking for a suitably qualified person to fill the position of Project Manager (IITA-TZ-2025-WorldFish-008-NRS-Zanzibar-Unguja). The duration of the contract for all four positions is two years, renewable subject to performance and availability of funds. These are nationally recruited positions, and IITA offers a competitive remuneration package.
Country Project Management and Implementation
- Lead the management of the AABS project in the country across all work packages/outcomes, knowledge management, and communications, actively leading work planning, budgeting, partner engagement, and implementation, ensuring it aligns with FCDO’s Blue Planet Fund and COAST priorities.
- Ensure strong linkages between the country project and the overall global program, providing necessary data, reports, and inputs to ensure alignment, knowledge sharing, and timely delivery.
- Oversee the delivery, monitoring, and reporting of the project in Tanzania and ensure that the country-level activities feed into the program outcome and MEL system and follow approved work plans.
- Support country-based scientists and sub-partners to ensure work is implemented in a coordinated way across technical areas.
- Efficiently manage resources, ensuring adequate human, financial, and material assets to ensure timely and quality project implementation.
- Take overall responsibility for the project management process, including implementation, budgeting, risk management, data management, and financial reporting.
Representation and Engagement
- Develop and manage relationships with the AABS donor (FCDO) and their representatives in the country, the national government, and other stakeholders, actively representing WorldFish’s interests.
- Stay informed about donor and government priorities, country plans, and policies and adjust accordingly to ensure alignment with AABS objectives.
- Coordinate WorldFish’s engagement with other BPF and FCDO programs.
- Represent AABS at national, and when required, regional and global forums on project management-related issues.
- Collaborate with AABS staff and partners to align research activities and projects with national priorities, BPF strategies, and FCDO’s goals.
- Guide the dissemination and uptake of research findings for the project to the donor (FCDO and BPF) through stakeholder engagement and coordination with communication teams.
- Engage with private sector actors in the country, representing the project and WorldFish at prioritized private sector fora.
General
- Undertake other tasks as appropriate, as discussed with the Supervisor and WorldFish leadership.
Education, Qualification, and Certification
- A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline such as fisheries, aquaculture, aquatic resources management, international development, environmental science, or related fields, with a minimum of 7 years’ experience in leading research projects.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent qualification.
- Proficiency in English and Swahili.
Skills, Experience, and Knowledge
Competencies
- Experience working in Zanzibar, including with government and NGOs in Zanzibar.
- Effective stakeholder engagement and conflict management.
- People and team management, promoting diversity and inclusion and fostering staff wellbeing.
- Excellent communication skills for different audiences.
- Understanding of marine and coastal resources and food system challenges in Tanzania.
Physical Requirements
- Regular travel within the country, broader region, and globally as required.
- Regular office attendance, encouraging strong attendance across the wider team.
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Skills in program management, personnel management, and interdisciplinary team leadership.
- Track record of building partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
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