Overview

Job Title: Business Development and Finance Manager

Job location: Zanzibar

The employment type: Full-time – On site

Answers to (Reports to): CEO

The Salary range: 42,000,000 TZS to 72,000,000 TZS annually

WAJAMAMA Community Health

 

 

Improving the wellbeing of communities in Zanzibar by making holistic health care services available to women and girls.

 

 

Regarding WAJAMAMA Community Health:

The WAJAMAMA Community Health is a vibrant, women-led grassroots organization dedicated to improving women’s, maternity, and child health outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa. Our mission is based on the idea that major social change begins with enhancing early life stages. We improve healthcare systems by delivering capacity building and simulation-based training for nurses, midwives, and frontline workers, as well as our novel Group Care Model, which we pioneered in Zanzibar. This concept makes vital health information and services available to women and newborns in economically deprived regions.

 

 

The Position Overview:

We’re looking for an experienced and dedicated Business Development and Finance Professional to join our team. This vital function will lead WAJAMAMA Community Health’s financial and revenue-generating strategy. You will be in charge of identifying funding opportunities, managing financial operations, and forming partnerships that are consistent with our vision. Your efforts will help to continue and expand our meaningful health projects.

 

 

The key responsibilities:

Business Development:

  • To identify and acquire financing opportunities from donors, governments, and private sector stakeholders.
  • Establish and manage relationships with future and existing partners while ensuring alignment with our goal and values.
  • Direct the development and submission of high-quality proposals and reports to funders and stakeholders.
  • Investigate novel partnerships and collaborations to broaden WAJAMAMA’s reach and influence in new and existing areas.

 

Financial Management:

  • To oversee the organization’s financial planning and budgeting processes to ensure they are in line with strategic objectives.
  • To manage financial reporting, accounting, and control activities to ensure compliance with organizational rules and regulatory requirements.
  • To implement strong financial measures to increase the sustainability and efficiency of our programs.
  • To conduct frequent financial analyses to help guide strategic decisions and discover cost-cutting opportunities.

 

Strategy and Leadership:

  • To collaborate with organizational leadership to create long-term strategic plans that reflect WAJAMAMA’s mission and vision.
  • To provide financial insights and assistance to help with program creation and operations planning.
  • To facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless integration of business development and finance operations.
  • Promote (champion) a culture of financial responsibility and strategic growth among employees and stakeholders.

 

 

The Qualifications & Experience:

  • A bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, international development, or a similar discipline is required, with an advanced degree preferable.
  • A minimum of 5 years of expertise in business development and financial management in the non-profit and social enterprise sectors, ideally with health-related initiatives.
  • Successfully secured big grants and formed connections with a variety of financing sources.
  • The strong financial acumen, including the ability to understand financial data and generate strategic insights.

 

***If you do not meet ALL of the above credentials but are an absolute powerhouse, self-driven, and able to thrive in a start-up atmosphere, you are welcome to apply***

 

 

The Skills and competencies:

  • The exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities, with the ability to effectively engage a wide range of stakeholders.
  • The strong project management skills, including the ability to balance multiple goals and meet deadlines.
  • Understanding of financial management software and tools.
  • The passionate about WAJAMAMA’s purpose, and dedicated to improving women’s and children’s health in Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • The ability to operate independently and collaboratively in a multicultural setting.

 

 

Why should you join WAJAMAMA Community Health?

  • Join a revolutionary organization dedicated to delivering long-term health solutions for women and communities in Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • To collaborate with a vibrant, enthusiastic team dedicated to social change and health equity.
  • The opportunity to lead new activities with a real impact in economically vulnerable communities.

 

 

The Application instructions:

The interested individuals should send a CV and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and reasons for joining WAJAMAMA Community Health. This is a continuous application. Applications should be forwarded to: nafisa.jiddawi@wajamama.org.

The WAJAMAMA Community Health is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.