5 Job Vacancies at Zanzibar Maisha Bora Foundation
Zanzibar Maisha Bora Foundation Employment Opportunities
The Zanzibar Maisha Bora Foundation (ZMBF) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) founded by H.E Mariam H. Mwinyi the First Lady of Zanzibar, and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of ZMBF. The Foundation was duly registered in July 2021 under the Societies Act No 6 of 1995. The ZMBF aims to complement the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (RGoZ) efforts towards attaining quality life for all Zanzibaris. With a major focus on socioeconomic development, public health improvement, and gender-based violence elimination for women, youth, and children.
The ZMBF’s Vision and Mission can only be achieved through an empowered workforce one that is motivated, committed to growth and integrity, and driven to pursue excellence in execution. To this end, ZMBF is seeking innovative, self-driven, dynamic, and competent qualified candidates to fill the following three (5) vacancies:
1. Position Title: Socio-Enterprise Manager
- Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
- Department: Socio-Enterprise Department
- Location: Head Office – Zanzibar
Overall Purpose of the Job: The Socio-Enterprise Manager is responsible for leading and managing ZMBF’s income generating initiatives, specifically the Seaweed Program and the Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Project on reusable sanitary pads. The role ensures both projects achieve financial sustainability, product quality, and measurable social impact, while aligning with ZMBF’s mission of empowering communities through inclusive economic development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program Alignment and Strategic Alignment
- Design, plan, and implement socio-enterprise models for the Seaweed Program and SRH Project in alignment with ZMBF’s strategic goals.
- Develop innovative approaches to scale income-generating activities while ensuring sustainability and community impact.
- Ensure integration of social, economic, and environmental objectives in program execution.
- Business Development and Market Linkages
- Identify, develop, and maintain market opportunities for seaweed products and reusable sanitary pads.
- Forge partnerships with buyers, distributors, and private sector actors.
- Support branding, packaging, quality standards, and certifications to enhance competitiveness.
- Conduct market research and feasibility studies to inform enterprise growth.
- Financial and Resource Management
- Develop, implement, and monitor program budgets.
- Ensure efficient use of resources and compliance with financial/accounting standards.
- Track revenue, expenses, and profitability of socio-enterprise activities.
- Mobilize resources through proposals, fundraising, and partnerships.
- Community Engagement and Capacity Building
- Work closely with women, youth, and community groups involved in farming and production.
- Provide training in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, cooperative management, and quality assurance.
- Strengthen community ownership and leadership to ensure long-term sustainability.
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Establish and enforce quality control systems for both seaweed and reusable sanitary pad production.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Develop and maintain product testing, inspection, and certification processes to meet market and regulatory requirements.
- Provide continuous training to staff and producers on quality improvement and risk mitigation.
- Innovation and Sustainability
- Promote environmentally friendly practices in seaweed farming and reusable pad production.
- Explore new product lines (e.g., seaweed-based cosmetics/food products, innovative menstrual health solutions).
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement
- Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with government institutions, private sector players, donors, and community-based organizations.
- Represent ZMBF in key forums, trade fairs, and networking events.
- Develop contracts and agreements with partners, vendors, and customers.
- Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
- Develop KPIs and track performance of both the seaweed and pad-making programs.
- Conduct regular monitoring of production, sales, and social outcomes.
- Prepare and submit timely reports to management, donors, and stakeholders.
- Document best practices, challenges, and lessons learned.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Education: Master’s degree in Business Administration, Social Enterprise, Development Studies, Gender & Development, Marine Science, or a related field
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in managing social enterprises, community-based programs, or SME development.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of value chain development, market systems, and business planning.
- Experience in quality assurance, production standards, and compliance.
- Proficiency in financial management, budgeting, and reporting.
- Leadership & Management: Proven ability to lead teams, manage stakeholders, and foster partnerships.
- Communication: Excellent report writing skills, written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili, as well as Microsoft Proficiency.
- Personal Attributes:
- Strong commitment to women’s empowerment and community development.
- Innovative, proactive, and results-oriented.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Added Advantage: Experience in the blue economy sector (e.g., aquaculture, marine enterprises) and sexual reproductive health programming.
2. Position Title: Technical Programs Manager
- Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
- Department: Program Department
- Location: Head Office – Zanzibar
Overall Purpose of the Job: The Technical Programs Manager (TPM) provides strategic and technical leadership to ZMBF’s program portfolio, with a core focus on Nutrition, Reproductive Health, and Socioeconomic Development—particularly for women and youth engaged in seaweed farming and blue economy livelihoods. The role ensures that Cultural Heritage, Digitalization, and Climate Resilience are integrated as cross-cutting priorities that strengthen innovation, community ownership, and sustainability across all interventions. The TPM leads and supports program teams to deliver high-impact, evidence-based results aligned with ZMBF’s Strategic Plan. This includes program coordination, quality assurance, resource mobilization, and cultivating strategic partnerships that advance human capital development and long-term community transformation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Planning and Budgeting:
- Provide leadership in developing monthly, quarterly, and bi-annual strategic plans and budgets for all ZMBF programs with strong alignment to ZMBF’s focus on nutrition, reproductive health, women’s and youth livelihoods, and cross-cutting priorities (cultural heritage, digitalization, climate resilience).
- Ensure program strategies incorporate climate-adaptive practices, digital tools, and cultural context to enhance effectiveness and sustainability.
- Program Development, Implementation, and Quality Assurance:
- Lead program teams to achieve ZMBF Strategic Plan objectives across nutrition, reproductive health, and socioeconomic development including seaweed socio-enterprise development.
- Design and implement programs using community-based, gender-sensitive, culturally grounded, and climate-resilient approaches.
- Translate program concepts into high-quality grant proposals with clear integration of digital tools, local heritage preservation, gender responsive approaches and environmental sustainability.
- Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:
- Oversee field-level monitoring of program activities to ensure alignment with targets and cross-cutting outcomes such as climate resilience, digital adoption, and participatory cultural practices.
- Ensure timely submission of quarterly, annual, and donor-specific reports with emphasis on measurable outcomes for nutrition, reproductive health, seaweed livelihoods, and community resilience.
- Strengthen data systems and digital monitoring tools to track progress and enhance real time decision-making.
- Annual Operational Plan & Budget
- Work with Program officers to prepare departmental and project-specific annual plans and budgets that reflect ZMBF’s strategic priorities and cross-cutting themes.
- Support integration of approved work plans into institutional systems and guide Program Officers on compliance with timelines, targets, and resource allocations.
- Team Management, Development, and Capacity Building:
- Lead, mentor, and supervise the Programs Team to foster collaboration, innovation, and high performance.
- Strengthen capacity of local partners including women seaweed farmers, youth enterprises, and community groups on technical, digital, and climate-resilient practices.
- Promote continuous learning on gender equality, human capital development, cultural sensitivity, and environmental sustainability.
- Advocacy, Representation, and Collaboration:
- Represent ZMBF in national and regional forums on nutrition, reproductive health, blue economy, cultural preservation, climate action, and digital transformation.
- Advocate for community-driven and culturally grounded solutions that support long-term well-being.
- Collaborate with ministries, private sector actors, research institutions, and development partners to scale innovative models.
- Partnerships, Networking, and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Strengthen partnerships and alliances that advance seaweed socio-enterprise development, youth employment, community nutrition, and reproductive health initiatives.
- Lead networking efforts that promote knowledge exchange on digital innovations, climate resilience, and cultural heritage within development programming.
- Represent ZMBF in learning forums to amplify best practices and build institutional visibility.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Reproductive Health, Development Studies, Gender & Development, Marine Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in program management or socio-economic development, preferably in the blue economy sector.
- Strong understanding of women and youth empowerment, particularly in seaweed farming and community livelihood programs.
- Demonstrated experience integrating digital technologies, cultural heritage, gender responsiveness and climate resilience into program design and implementation.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills in both Kiswahili and English.
- Strong project management, financial management, reporting, and presentation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiar with digital data collection tools.
3. Position Title: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer
- Reports to: Strategic Information Manager
- Department: Strategic Information Department
- Duty Station: Head Office – Zanzibar
Overall Purpose of the Job: The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer will support the effective implementation of the Projects through strong monitoring systems, data management, and learning processes. The MEL Officer will work closely with the Strategic Information Manager, Program Coordinator, and field teams to ensure accurate data collection, performance tracking, documentation of project outcomes, and continuous learning. This position ensures that interventions are evidence-driven and that project decisions are informed by reliable data and community feedback.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Monitoring and Data Collection
- Develop, update, and implement project monitoring tools and data collection systems.
- Collect, verify, and analyze field data on seaweed production, processing, income, and beneficiary participation.
- Conduct routine monitoring visits to project sites to assess progress and data quality.
- Ensure field teams adhere to data collection protocols and ethical standards.
- Data Management and Reporting
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date databases for all project indicators.
- Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual MEL reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Identify gaps or inconsistencies in field data and support corrective actions.
- Prepare visualizations (charts, dashboards) to communicate project performance clearly.
- Learning, Documentation, and Knowledge Sharing
- Document success stories, lessons learned, challenges, and best practices.
- Facilitate reflection sessions with field teams to inform adaptive project management.
- Support learning events, reviews, and community feedback forums.
- Promote knowledge-sharing across departments and with partners.
- Quality Assurance and Compliance
- Track program implementation against planned targets and quality benchmarks.
- Ensure activities follow established MEL frameworks, donor requirements, and organizational standards.
- Conduct data quality assessments and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Monitor compliance with quality standards in seaweed farming, processing, and value addition.
- Capacity Building
- Train field officers, community leaders, and cooperatives on data collection and MEL tools.
- Strengthen the capacity of community groups in basic recordkeeping and monitoring of production and sales.
- Mentor stakeholders on using data for decision-making and business improvement.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Support coordination with local leaders, government departments, cooperatives, and market actors on MEL-related activities.
- Represent the organization in meetings related to monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning.
- Share MEL insights with stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and project impact.
- Administrative and Logistical Support
- Assist in developing activity plans, MEL budgets, and field requisitions.
- Maintain organized documentation, including attendance sheets, training records, and verification forms.
- Support logistics for MEL-related trainings, surveys, and field assessments.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Social Sciences, Community Development, Marine Science, Agriculture, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in MEL or field-level project implementation, ideally in livelihoods, enterprise development, or community-based programs.
- Demonstrated ability to collect and analyze data using tools such as MS Excel, KoboCollect, ODK, or similar platforms.
- Strong facilitation, mobilization, and communication skills.
- Ability to prepare clear reports and manage project databases.
- Willingness to travel frequently to rural and coastal communities.
4. Position Title: Communication Officer
- Reports to: Strategic Information Manager
- Department: Strategic Information Department
- Duty Station: Head Office – Zanzibar
Overall Purpose of the Job: The Communication Officer will support the design, implementation, and management of internal and external communication activities for the organization and its programs. The role focuses on enhancing visibility, documenting project progress, showcasing impact, and strengthening stakeholder engagement. The Communication Officer will work closely with program teams, field officers, and strategic partners to ensure timely and high-quality communication products that reflect the organization’s mission and brand.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Communication Strategy and Planning
- Support the development and execution of the organization’s communication strategy.
- Plan and manage communication activities to increase project visibility at local, regional, and national levels.
- Ensure consistency of messaging across all platforms and materials.
- Content Development, Storytelling, and Reporting
- Lead the development of human being stories that capture community experiences, beneficiary voices, and project impact using strong storytelling techniques.
- Write clear, engaging, and evidence-based articles, feature stories, case studies, and success stories for internal reports, donor communication, website, and media platforms.
- Produce concise abstracts, summaries, and highlights of project reports, assessments, and studies for different audiences, including donors, policymakers, and the public.
- Support program teams in translating technical project information into accessible, reader-friendly content while maintaining accuracy and integrity.
- Contribute to donor reports by drafting communication sections, impact narratives, and visual storytelling components aligned with reporting requirements.
- Edit and proofread communication and reporting materials to ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to organizational branding and tone.
- Ensure all stories and reports are ethically collected, gender-responsive, community centered, and aligned with safeguarding principles.
- Multimedia Production
- Capture and edit photographs and videos during field visits, events, and trainings.
- Develop short videos, infographics, and visual materials for social media and stakeholder reports.
- Maintain an organized multimedia library for program use.
- Social Media and Online Presence
- Manage the organization’s social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, etc.).
- Create regular posts and updates that promote project achievements and community stories.
- Monitor engagement metrics and recommend strategies for improved online outreach.
- Stakeholder and Media Relations
- Liaise with media houses, journalists, and communication partners to facilitate coverage of project activities.
- Draft media briefs, talking points, and communication materials for public events.
- Represent the organization in communication-related forums and community-level events when required.
- Internal Communication and Support
- Support program teams with communication tools, templates, and branding guidelines.
- Assist in designing training materials, presentations, and visibility items (banners, T shirts, brochures).
- Strengthen staff capacity in basic communication and storytelling techniques.
- Monitoring and Reporting
- Track communication activities and maintain a communication calendar.
- Monitor media coverage, social media metrics, and community feedback.
- Produce monthly and quarterly communication reports for management and partners.
- Administrative and Logistical Support
- Support organization of events, workshops, launches, and field visits.
- Maintain databases for beneficiaries, partners, photos, and communication outputs.
- Assist in preparing budgets and requisitions for communication activities.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Media, Marketing, or a relevant field.
- Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in communication, media, public relations, or documentation, preferably within NGO or community-based projects.
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills in English and Kiswahili.
- Ability to develop multimedia content (photography, videography, editing).
- Familiarity with communication software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut, or similar tools.
- Experience managing social media platforms and digital communication campaigns.
- Excellent interpersonal, mobilization, and networking skills.
- Willingness to travel frequently to rural and coastal communities.
5. Position Title: Procurement Officer
- Reports to: Finance and Grants Manager
- Department: Finance Department
- Duty Station: Head Office – Zanzibar
Overall Purpose of the Job: The Procurement Officer is responsible for managing all procurement processes to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of goods, works, and services for the organization and its projects. The role ensures that procurement activities align with organizational policies, donor regulations, and ethical standards. The Procurement Officer will work closely with program, finance, and logistics teams to maintain efficient supply chain operations.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Procurement Planning and Coordination
- Support the development and implementation of annual and project-specific procurement plans.
- Coordinate with program and operations teams to identify procurement needs in a timely manner.
- Maintain updated procurement schedules and monitor progress against approved plans.
- Procurement Process Management
- Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and tender documents.
- Conduct market surveys to identify reliable suppliers and assess price competitiveness.
- Evaluate supplier bids, quotations, and proposals in line with procurement guidelines.
- Facilitate procurement committee meetings and document decision-making processes.
- Prepare purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Supplier and Vendor Management
- Maintain an updated vendor database and ensure suppliers meet quality and compliance standards.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors, service providers, and contractors.
- Conduct due diligence checks and ensure suppliers adhere to ethical procurement practices.
- Monitor supplier performance and address issues related to quality, delivery, or contractual obligations.
- Contract Management
- Prepare, review, and monitor contracts for goods, services, and works.
- Track contract deliverables, timelines, and payments in collaboration with finance and program teams.
- Ensure contract terms comply with organizational and donor requirements.
- Compliance, Documentation, and Reporting
- Ensure all procurement documentation is complete, properly filed, and audit-ready.
- Maintain accurate procurement records including bid evaluations, approvals, purchase orders, and delivery notes.
- Ensure compliance with organizational procurement policies and donor regulations (e.g., USAID, EU, UN, or other donors as applicable).
- Prepare monthly procurement reports and provide updates on procurement status to management.
- Inventory and Asset Coordination:
- Support inventory management and ensure accurate tracking of procured goods.
- Work closely with logistics teams to ensure proper storage, distribution, and utilization of materials.
- Assist in updating the asset register and tagging newly procured assets.
- Risk Management and Quality Assurance
- Ensure procurement practices follow principles of transparency, fairness, and value for money.
- Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks, including conflicts of interest or supplier failures.
- Ensure procured goods and services meet required quality, safety, and specification standards.
- Administrative Support:
- Assist in preparing budgets and cost estimates for procurement needs.
- Manage procurement correspondence, inquiries, and supplier communication.
- Support organization of procurement committee meetings, supplier orientations, and contract briefings.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in an NGO or project-based environment.
- Knowledge of procurement regulations, tendering procedures, and contract management.
- Membership or certification from professional procurement bodies (e.g., PSPTB, CIPS) is an added advantage.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office and procurement-related software/tools.
- High integrity and commitment to ethical procurement practices.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Mode of Application
Applicants are requested to submit a formal application accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic and other relevant certificates, and the names and contact details of three referees to recruitment@zmbf.or.tz
Applicants are requested to clearly state the position for which they are applying in the subject line of their email. All supporting documentation should be consolidated into a single PDF file.
The deadline for the application is 31st December 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ZMBF is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. ZMBF is committed to principles of safeguarding in the workplace and will not tolerate any form of abuse, wherever it occurs or whoever is responsible.
Released by: Chief Executive Officer, Zanzibar Maisha Bora Foundation 16th December 2025
