Nafasi ya kazi :- Fundraising Coordinator (Re-advertised) at SOS Children’s Villages March 2026

VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT

SOS Children’s Villages in Zanzibar is Local Non- Government Organization (NGO) affiliated to SOS Children’s Villages International, a worldwide child care organization that work to protect and care for children who have lost parental care, or who stand at risk of losing it. Established 64 years ago, SOS Children’s Villages International currently has Children’s Villages and other projects in 135 countries around the world.  Globally, it runs two major programmes i.e., Family Like Care based at SOS Children’s Villages and Family Strengthening & Community Programmes supporting families in local communities. SOS has been working in the United Republic of Tanzania since 1991.Our programs are in Zanzibar, Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Dodoma and Iringa.

Job Title: Fundraising Coordinator (Re-advertised)

Duty station: Zanzibar

Reporting to: Deputy National Director

Job summary

The Fundraising Coordinator supports the implementation of SOS Children’s Village Zanzibar’s fundraising, donor engagement, sponsorship, and communication activities. Working under the technical guidance of the Head of Fund Development, the role focuses on coordinating day-to-day fundraising operations, supporting proposal development, managing donor and sponsor relations, assisting public relations activities, and ensuring accurate documentation and reporting. The position plays a key role in sustaining and growing local and external funding while promoting the organization’s brand and mission.

Major Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the National fundraising strategy in line with the direction set by the Head of Fund Development.
• Lead the development and refinement of the annual and multi‑year fundraising plan for Zanzibar, aligned with organizational priorities, programme needs, and donor expectations.
• Identify and coordinate corporate fundraising campaigns, workplace giving, and employee engagement activities (volunteering, events, challenges).
• Monitor fundraising performance against agreed targets and indicators.

• Coordinate daily fundraising activities and support the development and tracking of fundraising budgets, plans, and financial forecasts.
• Coordinate donor research, maintain relationships with local and corporate partners, and ensure sustainable funding.
• Preparing proposals, updates, and event reports, including contributions to the One Friend Objective (OFO) initiative.
• Maintain fundraising records and databases, support learning, and ensure compliance with SOS policies, child safeguarding, and gender standards.

• Monitor donor calls, funding announcements, and trends at national and regional levels to identify relevant grant opportunities.
• Review donor requirements and ensure proposals comply with application guidelines, SOS Children’s Village policies, and Zanzibar context.
• Support the preparation of concept notes, full proposals, and supporting documents in collaboration with programme and finance teams in Zanzibar and at National Office.
• Coordinate proposal submissions, maintain accurate records of applications, and track outcomes for learning and reporting purposes.

• Support implementation of public relations and communication activities in line with SOS Children’s Villages brand, vision, mission, and values.
• Assist in organizing and supporting public events, donor visits, and presentation for corporate and community stakeholders
• Contribute to the development of communication materials such as newsletters, reports, articles, brochures, and success stories, and coordinate updates from programmes
• Support networking and collaboration with NGOs and local CSOs to share best practices in fundraising and grant management.

• Support coordination and smooth flow of correspondence with local and international sponsors and assist in maintaining positive relationships with sponsors through timely communication and updates.
• Support location head and finance staff to ensure funds and donations-in-kind are properly recorded and acknowledged and support implementation of donations-in-kind guidelines and reporting on donations received.
• Assist in tracking fundraising costs and ensuring compliance with cost-efficiency guidelines.
• Uphold transparency, accountability, and ethical standards in all fundraising and communication activities.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Abilities, and Behavioral Competences:

• MBA preferred in business, marketing, public relations or related field.
• At least five (5) years professional development and fund-raising experience.
• Advanced PC skills and expert proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Donor database experience desirable).
• An understanding of budgets and financial reporting.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision – self-motivated & confident
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work well with people from all backgrounds with varying degrees of experience.
• Ability to inspire, train, motivate, challenge, and supervise volunteers.
• Confident in public speaking and able to express ideas verbally and in writing.
• Fundraising code of ethics, Competency in MS Office/Excel/Word/PPT

Job Title: ICT Officer

Duty station: Zanzibar

Reporting to: Deputy National Director

Job summary

The ICT Officer exists to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient ICT systems that enhance the impact of SOS Children’s Villages programmes, empower young people, and strengthen community engagement. The role manages day-to-day network and system operations, maintains hardware and software, and provides timely technical support to staff and programme teams. By leveraging ICT tools and solutions, the officer enables effective programme delivery, supports digital learning and youth development initiatives, and strengthens data management and communication systems, ensuring technology contributes directly to organizational and community outcomes.

Detailed Task and Responsibilities

·         Supports the Head of ICT in planning and implementing ICT strategies that enhance programme impact, youth empowerment, and community engagement.

·         Evaluates emerging technologies and makes recommendations to improve ICT systems, tools, and processes to strengthen programme and organizational outcomes.

·         Manages, maintains, and troubleshoots computer systems, hardware, software, and network equipment to ensure reliable and secure ICT operations.

·         Assists in LAN and internet management, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity and operational efficiency across offices and programmes.

·         Implements data backup, recovery, and security procedures to safeguard information integrity and availability.

• Provides timely technical assistance and guidance to staff and programme teams, resolving ICT-related issues to enable efficient operations.

·         Conducts training sessions to build staff capacity in the effective, safe, and secure use of ICT tools and systems.

·         Maintains user support documentation, procedures, and guidance to promote consistent ICT practices.

• Integrates ICT solutions into programme implementation to improve data management, monitoring, and reporting, and enhancing programme impact.

·         Supports digital learning, youth empowerment, and community engagement initiatives through ICT tools and innovations.

·         Assists programme teams in leveraging technology to strengthen child, youth, and community outcomes.

• Maintains accurate records of ICT hardware, software, and peripherals, including procurement, distribution, and disposal.

·         Coordinates with external vendors and service providers to ensure timely resolution of ICT issues and fulfillment of services.

·         Assists in implementing and enforcing ICT security measures, data protection policies, and IT best practices to minimize risk and ensure organizational compliance.

·         Monitors adherence to ICT policies and contributes to safeguarding sensitive programme and organizational data.

• Works closely with the Head of ICT, programme teams, and other staff to achieve ICT objectives and support the organizational mission.

·         Continuously evaluates ICT processes and contributes to improvements that enhance operational efficiency, programme effectiveness, and user satisfaction.

 

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Abilities, and Behavioral Competences:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or any related field with two (2) years’ experience
• Proven ICT technical experience of supporting users and systems in a large and complex organization
• Sound experience in hardware and software maintenance, network management, software development, website development and systems administration.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and handle multiple responsibilities.
• Familiarity with IT Cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Passion for the mission and values of SOS Children’s Villages.
• Excellent organization skill in providing help online or onsite

 

How to apply

Interested candidates for any of the above positions should submit an application letter via email, along with a detailed and updated CV that includes telephone contacts, email address, and details of at least 3 referees. The candidate MUST clearly indicate the title of position applied for. Only contacted candidates for the interview will submit copies of academic and professional certificates. Closing date is 24^th March 2026 To apply please send to;

The National Director, SOS Children’s Villages.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

 [email protected] 

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Please Note: SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer and committed to keeping children safe from abuse and harm, prevent all forms of exploitations, harassment and abuse among staff, program participant, donors and community members. Therefore, candidates applying for this post will be subject to child safeguarding recruitment procedures and checks.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted