The Christian Social Services Commission (CSSC) is the largest ecumenical body in Tanzania, established in 1992 by the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) and the Christian Council of Tanzania (CCT). It coordinates and facilitates social services, primarily in the health and education sectors, that are provided by member churches. The CSSC was created to improve the quality of social services after the Tanzanian government reduced its support for social sectors in the 1980s. It was registered in 1993 as a non-profit, faith-based organization.

The Zonal AGYW Officer ensures quality implementation of behavioural, structural, and biomedical interventions targeting Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) within project councils. The role works closely with R/CHMTs, local CSOs, health facilities, and other implementing partners to strengthen linkages and tracking of layered AGYW services, and provides close oversight of SRs/CSOs implementing AGYW interventions in the regions.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

• • Support the Zonal Coordinator to design and roll out biomedical, structural, and behavioural interventions for AGYW.
  • Facilitate community empowerment and capacity-building activities with grassroots partners to spearhead context-specific HIV prevention initiatives.
  • Support AGYW enrolment and retention in the project.
  • Link GBV survivors to health facilities and other service points for post-GBV/VAC services (e.g., PEP, FP, STI services, psychosocial support, forensic evidence collection, and referral to police/legal and community services).
  • Address gender roles and cultural norms; promote behaviour change and rights-based programming.
  • Build the capacity of peer educators and community service providers to deliver quality AGYW services.
  • Organise monthly peer educator meetings for updates, data review, and problem-solving.
  • Liaise with CHAC, TASAF/PSSN, DACC, community development officers, police gender desk, social welfare officers and other government officials for effective implementation and oversight.
  • Strengthen referrals and linkages between facilities and community service delivery points for comprehensive AGYW services.
  • Provide technical support and leadership to CSOs, community health workers, and peer educators implementing AGYW activities.
  • Organise and participate in peer-led sessions; assess effectiveness and provide support as required.
  • Support parenting interventions and AGYW economic strengthening activities led by peer educators.
  • Collaborate with the M&E officer to clarify indicators, ensure quality data tools and reporting, prepare reports, and document best practices/success stories.
  • Coordinate quarterly data entry into DHIS2 with CHMT (DACC/DHMIS).
  • Supervise AGYW peer educators on routine service delivery.

Qualifications & Experience

• • Education: Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field, Sociology, Social Work, Community Development, or a related discipline from a recognised university/college (required).
  • Experience: At least 3 years’ experience in public health, healthcare management, or HIV/TB project management; prior work in OVC, HIV, and AGYW-related programs preferred.
  • Values: High integrity and confidentiality.
  • Project Delivery: Experience planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating public health projects.
  • Community Work: Experience engaging communities and partnering with local organisations.
  • Program Design: Ability to design, implement, and evaluate OVC/HIV programs tailored to AGYW.
  • Data: Proficiency with data analysis and M&E frameworks; familiarity with data management, tracking, and reporting tools (e.g., DHIS2).
  • Support: Familiarity with counselling and emotional support for AGYW and families.
  • Policies: Knowledge of local/national HIV & AIDS policies and regulations affecting AGYW.
  • Digital: Comfortable with software/tools for data management, project tracking, and reporting.

Core Competencies & Skills

• Excellent data management and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; capacity to mentor and build partner capability.
• Problem-solving, planning, and organisational strengths; clear, timely reporting.