SWISSAID Job Vacancy — Programme Coordiantor

SWISSAID Job Vacancy — Programme Coordiantor

Position Title: Programme Coordiantor – AgrEcoNUS+ 

Duty Station: Dar es Salaam – Tanzania
Reporting to: Head of Programmes
Project Duration: 2025–2029
Contract Type: 2 years renewable upon satisfactory performance 

Background

SWISSAID, in collaboration with the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL), and Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) is implementing the multi-stakeholder, multi-donor CROPS4HD project which is also implementing the AgrEcoNUS+ project funded by the EC/IFAD.  AgrEcoNUS+ as part of CROPS4HD-II Project is aimed at advancing agroecology production, de-risking and strengthening sustainable food systems production, improving livelihoods of smallholder farmers agroecology (AE) farmers, dealers, and innovators through unlocking access to finance and creating market linkages. 

A central feature of the AgrEcoNUS+ project is a Financial Vehicle Component, designed to de-risk agroecological investments, facilitate access to finance for smallholder agroecological farmers, innovators, MSMEs, and cooperatives/groups, catalyze blended finance solutions and private sector engagement, and support transition toward resilient and climate-smart agroecological value chains. Given the complexity and strategic importance of this component, SWISSAID Tanzania seeks to recruit a highly experienced and technically competent programme coordinator for this component.

Job Purpose

The programme coordinator will lead the design, operationalization, and management of the AgrEcoNUS+ project financial vehicle, ensuring it effectively mobilizes, allocates, and monitors financial resources that s upport agroecological value chains and inclusive financing. The role will combine development finance expertise, partnership building, risk management, and field-level implementation support

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Vehicle Design and Strategic Alignment
  Lead the design, structuring, and operationalization of the AgrEcoNUS+ financial vehicle (e.g., blended finance, guarantees, revolving funds)
• Ensuring alignment with programme objectives, scalability, and responsiveness to local market dynamics.
• Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance
  Establish and implement robust governance frameworks, operational manuals, and investment criteria to guide decision-making, risk management, and accountability. 
• Ensure full compliance with SWISSAID internal policies and external donor requirements (e.g., EC, IFAD), maintaining strict fiduciary and regulatory standards.
• Pipeline Development and Investment Readiness
  Identify, assess, and develop a strong pipeline of bankable opportunities across NUS and agroecological value chains. Support enterprises, producers, and innovators to strengthen business models, governance, and financial management, ensuring readiness for investment.
• Technical Assistance and Capacity Strengthening
  Deliver coordinated technical assistance and capacity-building support to financial vehicle beneficiaries, linking advisory services to financing milestones and measurable performance outcomes.
• Partnerships and Resource Mobilization
  Build and maintain strategic partnerships with financial institutions, impact investors, and public sector actors to expand access to capital and leverage co-investment opportunities. Structure innovative blended finance and risk-sharing mechanisms to crowd in private and public funding.
• Portfolio Management, Monitoring, and Learning
  Oversee portfolio performance, including fund utilization, repayment rates, and impact metrics. Establish and track key financial and social performance indicators, using data-driven insights to inform adaptive management and enhance sustainability.
• Reporting, Knowledge Management, and Advocacy
  Prepare high-quality technical and financial reports in line with donor requirements. Capture and disseminate lessons learned, best practices, and innovations, while actively contributing to national, regional, and global platforms to position SWISSAID as a leader in inclusive agroecological finance.
• Fund raising 

Contribute to the resource mobilization and fundraising efforts for the financial vehicle, including identifying funding opportunities, developing high-quality proposals and investment cases, and engaging donors and investors to secure sustainable and diversified financing.

Key Results / Expected Outputs

• Financial vehicle operationalized within agreed timelines
• Strong pipeline of viable agroecology investments developed
• Increased access to finance for SMEs and producer organisations
• Private sector financing leveraged
• High-quality portfolio performance and risk management
• Measurable contribution to agroecology adoption and livelihoods

Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Development Finance, or related field

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in similar role
• Proven experience managing financial mechanisms i.e challenge funds, revolving funds, or any result-based financing model. 
• Experience in development programmes (NGOs, donors, or financial institutions)
• Experience with EU/IFAD or similar donor-funded projects is an asset

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of: 
  • Agricultural finance and rural financial systems
  • Blended finance and de-risking instruments
  • Investment analysis and portfolio management
• Experience in financial modelling, business viability assessment and due diligence
• Understanding of ESG and safeguards
• Good knowledge of social media and useful of office pack. 

Core Competencies 

• Accountability and Integrity
• Collaboration and Partnership Building
• Results Oriented
• Strategic Thinking
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Communication and Influence

Working Conditions

• Frequent regional travel and to project locations (Dodoma, Lindi, Mtwara, and Zanzibar) required
• Interaction with a wide range of stakeholders (partners, private sector actors, financial institutions, government)
• Field-based support and accompaniment expected

Languages

• Excellent command of English (written and spoken)
• Kiswahili is highly desirable

Deadline for Application: Interested candidates should submit their applications letter, and CV to [email protected] on or before 27th May 2026, at 17:00 PM (EAT). 

Equal Opportunity 

SWISSAID Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment is based solely on merit and qualifications, does not charge any fees at any stage of the process. SWISSAID Tanzania encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, or other protected characteristics. SWISSAID Tanzania appreciates the effort put into the application process, but given the huge number of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.