STEPS Tanzania Job Vacancies, 6 Positions – September 2025

Organization: STEPS Tanzania (NGO)

Positions: 3 Drivers, 2 Zonal KVP Officers, 1 Zonal TB Officer

Locations: Dar es Salaam & Mbeya

Deadline: 10th October 2025

Key Requirement: 3+ years of relevant experience

About STEPS Tanzania

STEPS Tanzania is a Non-Governmental Organisation established in 2017 and officially registered in November 2019 by the registrar of NGOs with registration number 00/NGO/R/0810 under the Non-government Act No. 24 of 2002. STEPS Tanzania is a Social Justice and Health Organization striving to make health care, education and community development a human right for all people, starting with those who need it most.

Available Positions

Drivers (3 Posts)

Reports to: STEPS Administration Officer

Duty Station: Dar es Salaam and Mbeya

Work Environment: Office-based, 60% field travel required, 10% on-call duty.

Job Summary

The Driver will perform duties of driving the project vehicle to assure safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or equipment/supplies from various destinations. S/he has to ensure the vehicle is kept safe and secured.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

  • Provide periodic usage reports of the vehicle, including total mileage, fuel consumption, and any other related expenditure.
  • Follow and abide by traffic rules, regulations, the driver safety manual, and any other instructions given by the supervisor or management.
  • Ensure the filling of the logbook for each travel allocated.
  • Handle the transport of all staff, visitors, and equipment/materials as required.
  • Maintain vehicles, including fuel, lubrication, oil, interior, and exterior.
  • Prepare mileage and fuel consumption reports.
  • Report and supervise all maintenance and repair needs of the assigned vehicle.
  • Maintain vehicle first aid kit, communication equipment, and fire extinguisher.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors.
  • Ensure all major incidents are reported immediately, e.g., renewal of insurance cover, car accidents.
  • Ensure the vehicle is always in good running condition through daily checks.
  • Ensure timely servicing and maintenance of the vehicle as per schedule and report mechanical issues promptly.
  • Support logistics and administrative functions when needed.
  • Adhere strictly to government, organizational, and donor road security and safety procedures/policies.

Qualifications and Experiences

  • Certificate of Secondary Education or Driving Certificate from a reputable driving college.
  • Certificate of Advanced Driving Course from NIT or VETA.
  • Driving License class B, C, D, and E.
  • At least three years of work experience as a driver, with international organizations or local NGOs.
  • Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and the ability to perform routine checks (e.g., oil changes, tire rotations) can be valuable.
  • Ability to adapt to different weather conditions, traffic situations, and road environments is important.
  • Awareness of and adherence to all road safety regulations and protocols.

Core Competencies and Skills

  • Strong problem-solving, planning, and communication skills.
  • Ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Good oral communication ability in both Swahili and English.
  • Flexibility and ability to work with different people.

Zonal KVP Officer (2 Posts)

Reports to: Zonal Coordinator/STEPS KVP Coordinator

Duty Station: Dar es Salaam and Mbeya

Work Environment: Office-based, 60% field travel required, 10% on-call duty.

Job Summary

The Project Officer for Key and Vulnerable Populations will be responsible for ensuring quality implementation of comprehensive packages of behavioral, structural, and biomedical interventions targeting key and vulnerable populations within the STEPS implementation regions. S/he will work closely with Local Government Authorities, health facilities, and other implementing partners for linkages and tracking of services provided to KVP.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

  • Report to the technical advisor of STEPS and support the Zonal Coordinator in the implementation of KVP-related interventions in the respective zones.
  • Collaborate closely with regional and district HIV coordinators/focal persons and CBOs/CSOs to ensure smooth implementation of planned KVP interventions in respective regions/districts.
  • Coordinate the implementation of all planned activities in respective regions/districts.
  • Coordinate training activities and ensure adherence to national guidelines.
  • Ensure that all implementers of the project have the required guidelines, job aids, and tools.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual progress reports.
  • Provide supportive supervision to all project implementers in respective regions/districts.
  • Supervise KVP peer educators on their routine service delivery.
  • Coordinate the overall program work plan and implementation according to program goals and objectives at the zone level.
  • Ensure proper collection, verification, and timely submission of KVP-related data, working closely with M&E officers to strengthen data quality and utilization for decision-making.
  • Support the integration of KVP interventions with TB/HIV, STI, and SRH services to improve linkage, retention, and continuity of care.
  • Facilitate regular stakeholder engagement meetings at zonal, regional, and district levels to strengthen coordination, information sharing, and alignment with national priorities.
  • Identify programmatic gaps and propose practical solutions to improve efficiency, coverage, and quality of KVP interventions.
  • Build the capacity of local CBOs/CSOs and health facility teams through mentorship, coaching, and technical support to ensure the sustainability of interventions.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to organization protocols.

Qualifications and Experiences

  • Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field, sociology, social work, community development, or any other related discipline.
  • At least three years of experience in public health, preferably in HIV-related services.
  • Experience with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or international NGOs is an added advantage.
  • Familiarity with relevant international and national guidelines and regulations related to HIV and AIDS programs.
  • Experience working with key and vulnerable populations, such as sex