Social Workers Jobs at HelpAge Tanzania (HAT) February 2026

By Mchaina Published February 10, 2026 JOBS

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT

Social Worker

Vacancy: 1

Organisation: HelpAge Tanzania (HAT)

HelpAge Tanzania (HAT) is a national non-governmental organisation registered in Tanzania Mainland under the Non-Governmental Organisations Act of 2022 and compliant in Zanzibar under the Business Entities Registration Act No. 12 of 2012.

HAT envisions a society of equal opportunities where older people and persons with disabilities are empowered, protected, healthy, and able to live with dignity. The organisation works in partnership with Older People’s Forums, Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), government institutions, UN agencies, and humanitarian and development partners across Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar.

HelpAge Tanzania is seeking to recruit a qualified, competent, and motivated candidate to fill the position of Social Worker.

Position Details

Job Title: Social Worker
Number of Vacancies: 1
Duty Station: Kigoma Region – Kibondo Field Office
(Nduta and Nyarugusu Refugee Camps and Host Communities)

Job Purpose

The Social Worker will support the identification, protection, and case management of Persons with Specific Needs (PSNs), including older women and men, persons with disabilities, and their immediate family members within refugee camps and host communities.

The role aims to enhance protection outcomes, dignity, and wellbeing through:

Routine home visits
Psychosocial support
Referrals to appropriate services
Strengthening community-based protection (CBP) mechanisms that reinforce family, peer, and community support systems

The position requires strong experience in GBV case management. The Social Worker will implement all stages of the GBV case management process for assigned survivors and individuals at risk, in accordance with survivor-centred principles, inter-agency GBV standards, and national referral pathways. GBV prevention and response will be integrated into wider CBP structures and community accountability systems.

The role may be centre-based or implemented through mobile outreach.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Community Development, Sociology, Community Psychology, or a related field
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in social work, protection, GBV response, or health programming
Proven experience in GBV case management
Strong understanding of protection principles, human rights, humanitarian standards, and community-based protection approaches
Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and timely reports
Basic computer skills, including MS Word and Excel
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively within a team and with diverse communities
Proficiency in spoken and written English

Desirable Qualifications

Experience working with refugee or displacement-affected populations
Ability to speak Kirundi and/or French

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the full Job Description via the following link:
Job Description (Social Worker)

Applications should include:

A CV not exceeding two (2) pages
A cover letter explaining how the candidate meets the key competencies
Salary expectations, clearly stated in the cover letter

Applications should be sent to:
📧 helpage@helpagetan.org
(Copy: syone.simon@helpagetan.org)

Application Deadline

📅 13th February 2026

Important Notes

HelpAge Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
No certificates are required at the application stage