Fundraising and Communications Manager at Project Zawadi

Fundraising and Communications Manager – 1 Position
Job Details
Job Position: Fundraising and Communications Manager – 1 PositionOrganization: Project ZawadiReporting To: Country ManagerLocation: Arusha, Tanzania, with travel to Mara RegionPosted: May 21, 2026Application Deadline: June 5, 2026
Background
Project Zawadi is a non-profit organization working in Tanzania’s Bunda District of the Mara Region. For 25 years, Project Zawadi has partnered with students, teachers, and communities to create lasting, locally driven change.
Through its three core programs, Project Zawadi works to ensure that Tanzanian children and youth have access to quality education. These programs include:

Student Sponsorship
School Support, also known as Model Schools
Teacher Training, also known as Tenda Teachers

For more information, visit: www.projectzawadi.org
Job Summary
The Fundraising and Communications Manager will focus on identifying and supporting fundraising opportunities, particularly within Tanzania, while ensuring strong and consistent communication with donors and partners.

This position combines relationship-building, content development, donor engagement, communications, and coordination across teams.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Fundraising and Communications Manager will be responsible for the following duties:

Support fundraising efforts in Tanzania, including identifying and cultivating relationships with donors, companies, and partners.
Assist with donor outreach, follow-up, and engagement activities.
Support the planning and successful execution of fundraising events, including the November event in Arusha and the Chamriho event in Bunda.
Coordinate with field staff to gather stories and translate impact into compelling content.
Work closely with Tanzania and U.S. teams to ensure strong and consistent donor communication.
Develop high-quality communications and maintain records, including:

Donor updates
Newsletters
Social media content
Grants
Sponsorships
Fundraising outcomes

Assist in developing annual fundraising targets, budgets, and communication plans.
Coordinate with the Programme Team to conduct assessments and feasibility studies that support effective programme design and implementation.
Prepare and submit monthly fundraising and communication updates, as well as quarterly reports, to the Country Office.
Develop and implement institutional fundraising, communication, and partnership strategies aligned with the needs and priorities of Project Zawadi.
Ensure fundraising, communication, and partnership strategies are integrated into Project Zawadi’s plans.
Build fundraising and partnership capacity within the Programme Team by training staff on:

Donor relations
Funding policies
Reporting
Contract management
Compliance requirements

Required Qualifications and Competencies

Applicants should meet the following qualifications and competency requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or any related field.
Relevant fields may include:

Sociology
Development Studies
Agriculture Economics
International Relations
Communications
Public Relations
Journalism

At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in:

Grant writing and acquisition
Donor contract management
Partnership development
Networking
Strategic communications

The motivation letter should clearly highlight successful proposals developed and secured.
Strong understanding of programme design and development, especially in the following areas:

Education
Livelihoods
Gender and GBV
Child Protection
Related sectors

Proven experience in communications, including:

Managing social media platforms
Developing newsletters
Writing success stories
Preparing communication materials
Supporting organizational visibility and branding initiatives

Strong skills in:

Content creation
Storytelling
Photography coordination
Digital communication
Stakeholder engagement

Experience in developing communication plans, media engagement, event coordination, and maintaining consistent organizational messaging across different platforms.
Demonstrated leadership and innovation skills.
Ability to work independently, flexibly, and effectively under strict deadlines.
Excellent proposal writing, report writing, and communication writing skills.
Excellent interpersonal, networking, and communication skills.
Ability to represent Project Zawadi in donor forums and build partnerships with:

NGOs
Government institutions
Media
Other stakeholders

Proven experience in building the capacity of non-funding staff on:

Fundraising
Donor compliance
Contract management processes
Communication standards

Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to present facts and ideas clearly, professionally, and creatively.

Compensation
Project Zawadi offers a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience, with opportunities for growth.
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