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Position: Operations and Grants Manager, Newala Tanzania
Jiamini
is a small non-profit that provides educational resources and
comprehensive support to vulnerable children and young people in
Southern Tanzania. With two staff currently in Newala, we are deeply
integrated in the local community, working through the government school
system to bolster the quality of education available to all students in
the area. We are looking for a new Operations and Grants Manager to
help fulfill the big aspirations we have for our small organization.
About This Job
Reporting
to our Chairwoman of the Board, you will work with the Jiamini Board
and staff to coordinate many of the day-to-day activities of the
organization in Newala. You will oversee Operations including financial
management and filings, human resources, and bookkeeping. You will also
write and manage grants, develop new capacity, and help us to set the
long-term strategy for the organization. You will be a primary contact
for local Jiamini partners, school administrators and teachers, and
government officials. You will also interface with our donors, sponsors,
and grantors. Your work will be essential in achieving Jiamini’s
mission to provide brilliant kids with education, health, and safety–
empowering them to change their community and society.
This job is based in Newala in southern Tanzania and will require you to live full-time in Newala.
Position Title: Operations and Grants Manager
Duty Station: Newala Town
Reports to: Chairwoman of the Board
Direct reports: Senior Program Officer
Duration: 1 year, with possible extension
What You’ll Do
- Manage local budgets, expenditure reports, government filings, and basic bookkeeping
- Seek
out, write, and manage grants together with other staff, including
spearheading narratives, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and
budgets/expenditure reports - Lead all human resource activities
in the office, including supervising two staff and identifying training
and capacity building opportunities - Compose drafts of quarterly newsletters and our annual report to donors
- Improve our social media presence and manage social posts
- Liaise
with the Board of Directors to implement Jiamini’s strategic plan,
evaluate new opportunities to support children in Newala, and bring your
own creative ideas to life - Support Jiamini students in their
academic progress and personal lives – acting as an advocate for them
with school officials, guardians, and health workers, as needed - Communicate
with donors and sponsors about the progress of our students and
programs; finding new ways of communicating the kids’ success, e.g.,
video, live chat etc. - Use Salesforce or other systems including
Excel to track our sponsors and students, monitor and evaluate our
activities, and generally improve our digital record keeping
About You
- You will be a great fit for this job if you are:
- Passionate about the power of education to transform society, and love working with kids
- Interested
in innovating at a small, established organization – strengthening our
programs, professionalizing our model, and broadening the scope of our
work to meet your imagination - Organized, resourceful, self-managing, solution-oriented, and have a positive attitude
- A collaborative worker who loves problem solving to get outstanding results
- Comfortable living in Newala, a rural town with inconsistent electricity and internet
- Understand and respect the culture of our students and families
- Qualifications And Experience
- Minimum
of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (finance, social work,
education, monitoring and evaluation, etc.) A Master’s Degree is highly
preferable but not required - At least 2 years’ experience in operations, finance, or project management at an NGO/CSO
- Budgeting and financial record-keeping experience, including government filings
- Experience writing, executing, and reporting on institutional grants
- Demonstrated work and living experience of at least 1 year in a district capital town or smaller
- Experience working with Local Government Authorities (LGA)
- Excellent writing skills in English, and speaking skills in both Kiswahili and English
- Strong skills in Microsoft Word and Excel and in use of email
- Creativity and drive to start new fundraising initiatives, including via social media
- Should be a strategic thinker, who possesses strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Must be willing to live and work full-time in Newala
Salary And Benefits
- A competitive salary based on experience
- Phone and internet allowance
- Four weeks paid leave annually
- Relocation allowance after trial period
- Per diem/posho are rarely earned, as almost all activities take place in Newala town
About Jiamini
Jiamini
started as a non-profit scholarship fund for vulnerable students and
was registered in Tanzania in 2011. Four friends founded the
organization with a commitment to providing support to children in need.
We operate within the Tanzanian educational system to change the lives
of our students, improve school facilities, and support the government
in its education goals. We rely on local teachers, education officials,
and our students’ families as full partners to ensure local ownership of
all activities.
Our organization was founded on a core
scholarship program that has since grown into working with primary and
secondary schools across the Mtwara region and supporting more than 100
students each year at all stages of their education. We work closely
with each of the students in our scholarship and other outreach
programs. Knowing their individual academic and familial circumstances
ensures we can offer support in whatever area they need.
About The Team
The
Jiamini team is small and agile. Composed of the four founders, a
Senior Program Officer and an Academic Officer in Newala, and a group of
student teachers and tutors – we work efficiently to maximize the
impact our programming has on the community in Newala and the government
schools in the Mtwara region. Each team member provides unique talents
and assets that are critical to the success of our organization. We have
fun and support one another. Our work is guided by integrity, trust,
and heart.
How To Apply
Click the link below to Send
your CV, Applicants must clearly describe their relevant project or
operations management experience in their cover letter. Applicants must
also indicate their required gross salary per month in their cover
letter. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
