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  • Circular Economy Challenge Fund Application at CRS

    CALL FOR THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY CHALLENGE FUND (CECF) APPLICATION
    PROJECT BACKGROUND
    Catholic Relief Services (CRS), in partnership with its country-based partner, Caritas Kigoma, is implementing a 4-year project, Vitalizing Opportunities in Circular Economy and Sustainable Solutions in Lake Tanganyika (VOICES), funded by the European Union. The VOICES project aims to enhance knowledge and test circular economic practices to conserve resources, reduce waste, and lower energy consumption through recycling, reuse, and remanufacturing. The project is expected to directly benefit 119,160 people living along the shores of Lake Tanganyika by 2028, while over 2,000,000 people will benefit indirectly, with a special focus on youth and women. To achieve sustainable waste management and effectively promote the circular economy, the VOICES project is implementing a Circular Economy Challenge Fund (CECF).
     
    The Circular Economy Challenge Fund (CECF) aims to provide technical support, Business Development Services (BDS), and financial support to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) that innovate and operate in the circular economy, addressing environmental challenges while creating economic opportunities for various enterprises and suppliers based on community, savings, and specific women’s and youth groups.
    The fund also focuses on building sustainable ecosystems by fostering a culture of resource efficiency, innovation, reducing waste, and promoting inclusive growth by prioritizing women- and youth-led CE businesses.  The objectives of CECF are

    Enhance the adoption of circular economy practices, such as plastic recycling, composting, briquette production, renewable resource use, etc.
    Enhance the capacity and scalability of circular economy MSMEs at various stages of development through the provision of the technical, financial, and BDS support needed.
    Encourage community participation, innovation, and development of sustainable CE, inclusive businesses contributing to environmental protection.
    Contribute to the global sustainability agenda by aligning with SDGs, particularly SDG 12 (responsible production and consumption).

    PURPOSE OF THE CALL FOR APPLICATION
    Currently, CRS, under the VOICES CECF, targets Start-up and Ideation-Stage businesses as beneficiaries for this window. This Call for Applications targets beneficiaries who meet the following criteria:
    Start-ups – Eligibility Criteria 

    Recently established enterprises or individual entrepreneurs operating for at least 1 year.
    Demonstrated innovative circular economy practices or solutions.
    Viable business plan and evidence of market demand.

     

    Commitment to waste management and environmental conservation. ü Business is women- and youth-led or founded.

    Ideation Stage – Eligibility Criteria

    Informal groups or entrepreneurs with a feasible and innovative business idea aligned with CECF priorities.
    Potential for registration and early-stage implementation within 6–12 months.
    Demonstrated entrepreneurial capacity or willingness to undergo training.
    Commitment to sustainable and inclusive circular economy models.

    Only applications that meet the above eligibility requirements will be scored against the evaluation criteria described below
     
    What Successful Applicants Receive
    A successfully selected business will benefit from:

    Financial support (Performance-based grants) does not exceed Euros 30,000 for a startup business and Euros 10,000 for an ideation-stage business.
    Technical assistance, including business development support (BDS) services.

     
    KEY TIMELINE

    25th March 2026: Official Launch of the Call for Funding Applications
    15th April 2026 (23:59 EAT): Submission Deadline
    16th April 2026 – 30th May 2026: Review, selection, feedback, due diligence, approval processes.

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  • Human Resources Manager (HRM) at VIGOR Group of Companies

    Job Overview: Human Resources Manager (HRM)
    Company: V Clean
    Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania
    V Clean is seeking a competent and experienced Human Resources Manager to join our team in Unguja, Zanzibar.
    The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 7 years of proven experience in Human Resource Management, with strong expertise in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and HR policy implementation.
     
    Key Responsibilities:
                  •            Manage recruitment, on boarding, and staff retention strategies
                  •            Oversee employee relations and disciplinary processes

                  •            Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies
                  •            Develop and implement HR policies and procedures
                  •            Coordinate payroll and staff welfare programs
     
    Requirements:
                  •            Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
                  •            Minimum of 7 years’ HR experience
                  •            Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
                  •            Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

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  • Partnership Facilitator I at Compassion

    This entry-level professional serves as a liaison to the local church and assists in strengthening local ownership, capacity, and resources of local church partners to minister to children and youth in their own context. Under the guidance of his or her supervisor or more experienced facilitators, this facilitator is responsible for nurturing relationships with church partners that are characterized by mutual respect, trust, and service that builds up church ministry. He or she is learning to facilitate partner relationships through the Partner Management core process, for improving achievement of church outcomes, and for bringing a developmental mindset to all other aspects of the partnership. At this level, the incumbent may still be learning and assisting with facilitating church partnerships for his or her assigned location and generally works under the guidance of her or his supervisor or a more experienced facilitator.
     
    Responsibilities

    Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.
    Acts as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children. Understands Christ’s mandate to protect children. Commits to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry. Abides by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Reports any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through Compassion’s internal reporting process and appropriately supports responses to incidents if they occur.
    Demonstrates a personal commitment to serve, respect, and empower the church according to principles outlined in Compassion’s ministry philosophies.
    Church Maturation – Supports church ownership and capacity through a developmental mindset and the Partnership Management core process.
    Supports partnerships with church partners to deliver on plans for child and youth ministry and how to best grow in capacity and maturity.
    Assists with the implementation of church owned strategies that build on each church’s strengths to engage participation of parents and caregivers, children and youth in all aspects of the ministry, including program design, local resource mobilization, decision making, etc.  Works with other CFT members to help churches to engage the change makers who influence change in children and youth, such as parents, schools, peers, etc.
    Serves as Compassion’s liaison with church partners by engaging the support of other Church Facing Team (CFT) members and financial resources in ways that are consistent with a developmental mindset and the Partnership Principles.
    Supports church local resource mobilization and sharing of resources among nearby churches. Points church partners to local resources, services and relationships, as well as opportunities to help maximize their own resources to support the ministry to children and youth.
    Program Cycle – Based on the guidance of a more senior facilitator, assists the church partner throughout all phases of the Program Cycle
    Needs Assessment – Mobilizes other CFT members to provide information to the church partners about the needs of children and youth they serve. Assists the church partner in gathering local information about child and youth needs and synthesizing external data
    Planning – Supports church partner planning of their Child and Youth (CY) ministry.
    Assists the church partner, alongside other CFT members, to develop a plan by helping them to identify and prioritize CY needs as well as to select interventions that will address the prioritized needs and challenges.
    Helps local church partners to partner with other church ministry leaders, parents/caregivers, youth and other key stakeholders in identifying needs, planning and implementing CY interventions.
    Supports the church, with support from other CFT members, to develop an annual plan and budget for their chosen program interventions.
    Implementation – Coordinates and mobilizes other CFT members to support church partners as they carry out their chosen interventions and monitor progress toward successful implementation.
    Evaluation – Assists other CFT members in supporting the church partner through a learning and reflection process on effectiveness of the interventions to inform planning in the next cycle.
    Coordination of CFT – Coordinates Church Facing Team (CFT) support to each church partner.
    Utilizing the Facilitation Workplan, partners with other members of the CFT to support each church partner based on the church’s level of ownership, capacity and resources (maturity), the local context, needs identified by CFT members and National office priorities
    As directed, creates Facilitation Workplans address individual church needs.
    Understands Church’s needs and provides appropriate support for the church partner based on the expressed unique needs and challenges of the church.
    Documents, alongside all other CFT members, the support they provide to the church partners. Works alongside a more senior level facilitator to follow-up on issues identified.
    Cluster operations – Coordinates a low complexity and / or small cluster of churches while demonstrating responsiveness to the local context and needs of each individual church within the cluster.
    Supports cluster level activities as directed.
    Proactively seeks to foster relationships and connection within the cluster.
    As directed, provides support to cluster-based collaboration and initiatives between local churches for the purpose of improving ministry to children, peer-to-peer learning, and addressing other needs in the families and the community.
    Monitors the renewal of partnership agreements between Compassion and the Church partner for the region. Escalates to a more senior level facilitator for follow-up on agreements nearing expiration.
    Child Protection – Supports church partner implementation of child protection standards. May assist with the implementation of church owned and contextualized child protection practices. Compiles relevant evidence-based resources and internal and external supports to aid churches in developing approaches for preventing abuse and promoting safe, healthy relationships with children and youth by the adults in their spheres of influence.
    Supports timely reporting of all child protection allegations through Compassion’s internal reporting processes, including taking direct responsibility for reporting if necessary. In collaboration with child protection specialists and other office leadership, engages in necessary support work to ensure Compassion and the church partner comprehensively and efficiently complete internal investigations in a timely manner. Mobilizes Compassion and community support for follow up actions as needed.
    Is accountable to the Partnership Management strategic process objectives in coordination with other cross-functional members. As directed, supports the implementation of local process improvements based on metrics and feedback from the church.
    Fulfills Compassion commitments to the church, including programmatic and sponsor engagement deliverables, as directed.
    Draws upon a growing knowledge in mobilization and facilitation practices to identify felt needs at church partners and consults with more senior specialists and facilitators to select and apply creative solutions as directed.

     
    Faith

    Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

     
    Culture

    Accountable for supporting, upholding, and engaging in Compassion’s core “Cultural Behaviors” in all internal and external communication and relationships.

    Education

    Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development, Project Management, Sociology and Social work and other related field.

    Experience

    Minimum 2 years of working experience is required beyond the minimum education requirement.

    Licenses and Certifications

    Driving license will be an added advantage

     
    *Equivalent education, training and/or certification may be substituted for experience and education shown above
     

    Working Environment
     
    Office – Standard Office Environment
     
     
    Physical Demands
    Sitting, standing, and/or walking for up to 8 hours per day

    Travel Requirements
     
    May be required to travel up to 50% of normal schedule
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  • Integrated Business Planning Lead Tanzania at Diageo

    About us
    From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of great character, and in 250 years, nothing’s changed. We’re the world’s leading premium alcohol company. Our brands are industry icons. And our success is thanks to the strength of our people, in every role. It’s why we trust them with our legacy. And it’s why we reward them with the career-defining opportunities that they deserve. Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected Consumer Products Company in the world. To achieve these, we need the world’s very best people. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
    SBL was incorporated in 1988 as Associated Breweries Limited and changed its name to Serengeti Breweries Limited in 2002 and commenced commercial operations in 1996 with one brewery in Dar es Salaam. The company was acquired by EABL in October 2010 and has three breweries located in Dar es Salaam, Mwanza and Moshi.
    SBL flagship brand is Serengeti Premium Lager. Other brand portfolios include Guinness and Plisner.  Headquartered in Dar es Salaam, SBL is also the distributor of several global Diageo international renowned spirit brands such as Johnnie Walker®, Smirnoff Vodka®, Bailey’s Irish Cream ®, Richot®, Bond 7 Whiskey® and Gilbeys Gin®.
     
    About the Role:
    The Integrated Business Planning Manager role is a key market role and the face of Planning and Logistics within the respective market.  The position holder maintains a management and leadership role to ensure the Integrated Business Planning is managed and delivered in line with the Diageo requirements The role interacts with senior leaders within the market and supports the leadership team by ensuring timely decision making in response to changing business plans.
     
    Within the market the role holder is responsible to ensure sufficiency in the top and bottom line where gaps between the latest estimate are clear. This will come through in a holistic understanding of the E2E business process and early identification of risk and opportunities that will enable Diageo to come up with the right gap closing options, decision making and action plans, in addition to driving value through effective partnership with commercial, marketing and the GM to ensure robust execution of the business plan and joint value creation through the IBP process.
    In addition, they are also accountable to coordinate and facilitate the monthly IBP process with Marketing, Commercial, Finance, Supply Planning and Logistics, to deliver the service, inventory, forecast accuracy/bias volume plan, NSV, innovation and cost savings.

    They will lead all the meetings within the IBP Cycle and Weekly S&OE meeting.
    They will be ensuring the IBP process continues to deliver to the Progressive standard. Influences the executive agenda through effective reconciliation.
    They will ensure the continuous change management and elimination of parallel processes that hinder the efficiency of the IBP Meetings and Decisions.

     
    Interfaces:
    This role operates within a very complex and evolving network with the following dimensions:

    Monthly cross functional collaboration with interdisciplinary departments and country Exec including Marketing Director, Finance Director, Commercial Director, Supply Chain Director and Managing Director.
    All SC&P interfaces (function, category)
    Global IBP Process Owners
    Digital tools such as APO/OMP, Anaplan

    Top Accountabilities:

    Accountable for ensuring the IBP process continues to deliver to the Progressive standard through the PMR, DMR, SR and MBR.
     Influences the executive agenda through effective reconciliation.

    Facilitates IR Review with Finance, including driving the agenda, focus and level of escalation.
     Manages the monthly reconciliation cycle and is tasking the development and alignment of key decisions and gap closing scenarios.
    Coordinates the delivery of the overall business plan to deliver its objectives by combining the IBP plan with business activity and key drivers. Influences decision focus and executive alignment.
    Supports business performance management through exception-based root cause and escalation.
    Delivers key IBP performance metrics to the standard required.
    Full integration with finance to deliver a single business plan, with clearly identified gaps and actions.
    Works with Demand and Finance to facilitate decision and actions in response to changes in business assumptions and plans.
    Ensures the effective coordination if the monthly S&OE cycle and related meetings, including process implementation and management coordination.
     Is seen by the business as an extension of the executive team with clear influence and access.
    Supports the category process with pro-active integration as needed.
    Drives process and tool enhancement, and advanced design foundations. Uses business tools and process, with resistance to informal workarounds.
    Drives continuous improvement using established process methodologies, including formal assessments, the Diageo Playbook, and formal meeting review, as well as their role as a business leader and influencer.
    Prepare value adding visual information and recommendations to support business planning and decision making. This includes conforming to Diageo standards for reporting and presentation, and the ability to clearly show an audience what is important when presenting information. Includes the ability to add clear and relevant narration to visual presentations and the use of appropriate visual techniques (such as graphs and images) to maintain interest and focus.
    Develop or support the development of information management processes (such as Business Intelligence reporting or dashboards) to ensure they deliver business value and focus.
     Influence business executives to make changes to their plans by providing insight and support as needed based on information developed through the IBP process.
    Articulates insights and outcomes in a way that can lead to an agreed executive decision / outcome.
    Support business executives in delivering their business objectives through the preparation of plans and scenarios as needed, the reporting of key information and exceptions, and the completion of analysis and review of past performance and future.
    Takes ownership and accountability for the business planning / budgeting cycle on behalf of the Market executive team and coordinates the activity to deliver a formal business plan / budget.
    manage the delivery of strategic plans to support business objectives in response to changing market and business requirements where accountable. This includes delivering to agreed plans and managing change and risk.
    Understand the key components of financial reports, including related metrics in a way that allows the appropriate review of financial numbers to identify areas of concern that might require review and explanation, and to bridge key gaps between planned and current performance.
    Prepares and presents decision recommendations into appropriate IBP reviews, clearly articulating options, and impact in terms of volume, value, and resource requirements, and have developed a trusted position within the team to ensure appropriate support.

    Experience required/Skills/Capabilities
    Previous Successful Experience:

    Having directly worked with senior business leadership.
    Has practical experience of Demand Analytics, to analyse demand performance and trends, marketing, and sales activity impact (including pricing), and reach conclusions on what that might meant about current and future demand plans.
    Has practical experience of IBP in a similar role and / or business, which can be used to support the current role and challenge.
    Can manage an appropriate change management process to ensure market adoption of IBP, using Diageo principles, processes, and resources, as well as their own skills, capabilities, and position.
    Minimum 5 years’ experience working in IBP/S&OP
     First hand planning experience in IBP, S&OP, S&OE, Demand Planning.
    Has developed and successfully implemented strategies and S&OP programs.

    Diversity statement:
     
    Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.
    We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

    Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.
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  • Officer – BSJ Alumni at School of St Jude

    We’re looking for qualified and passionate (Officer – BSJ Alumni)
    Want to work for one of the largest charities of its kind in Africa? Are you an experienced project person with a passion for organizing impactful events and ensuring smooth operations? Are you skilled in leading a diverse team, coordinating logistics, managing inventories, doing event budgets and delivering exceptional results? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your skills can make a real difference? If this sounds like you… Keep reading!
     
    About Us
    The School of St Jude is a pioneering leader in charitable education within Africa. Every year we give 1,800 students with free, quality education, 100’s of graduates with access to higher education, and provide more than 20,000 government school students with quality teachers. St Jude’s is funded by generous supporters from around the world who make our mission of giving bright, poor Tanzanian students a free, quality education possible.
     
    Who are you

    You are highly organized, proactive, and enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds
    You have a natural curiosity and interest in people’s journeys, stories, and impact
    You enjoy writing, capturing ideas, and turning conversations into meaningful content
    You are detail-oriented and reliable, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time
    You go to sleep at night thinking about the stories you heard today and how they could inspire others

    What you’ll do

    Support alumni engagement activities, including events, communications, and Alumni Association.
    Initiatives e.g. employability and entrepreneurship, Alumni Reunions, Alumni Spirit programs etc.
    Identify and engage alumni with strong stories, achievements, and impact across different sectors.
    Support the development of alumni stories by gathering insights, quotes, and drafting initial content.
    Assist in creating and managing alumni communications, including newsletters, social media, and portal content.

    What we’re looking for

    Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field
    Proven experience or strong interest in writing, storytelling, or content development
    Strong communication skills with the ability to capture ideas and translate them into clear written content
    Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook) and willingness to learn new systems

    Why us

    The opportunity to use your talents and expertise to fight poverty through education and make a positive impact in Tanzania.
    A flexible and supportive community of international and local employees.
    Ample opportunities for career progression and development.
    Mid-morning tea and lunch (during working days)

     
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  • Human Resource Manager (Hospitality Industry) at VIGOR Group of Companies

    Job Overview: Human Resource Manager (Hospitality Industry)
    Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
     
    We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Human Resources Manager to join our team in the hospitality sector based in Dar es Salaam.
    The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 7 years of proven experience in HR, preferably within the hospitality industry. The candidate should possess strong knowledge of HR practices, labor laws, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and payroll coordination.
     
    Key Responsibilities:
                  •            Oversee recruitment and on boarding processes
                  •            Manage employee relations and disciplinary procedures
                  •            Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies

                  •            Coordinate payroll and staff benefits
                  •            Develop and implement HR strategies and policies
     
    Requirements:
                  •            Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
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  • Production Manager at TMC– under Vigor International Company Ltd

    Position: Production Manager
    Department: Production
    Reporting to: General Manager
    Job Overview:
    To plan, supervise, and optimize all production activities in the non-woven manufacturing unit to ensure efficient utilization of machinery, manpower, and raw materials, while achieving production targets, maintaining product quality, and minimizing downtime and wastage.
    Required Qualifications;
    Degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Industrial, or Polymer Engineering.
    Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in manufacturing, preferably in:

    Non-woven fabric
    Plastics
    Packaging industries.

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  • Assistant – BSJSP Higher Education (HE) at School of St Jude

    We’re looking for qualified and passionate (Assistant – BSJSP Higher Education (HE)
    Want to work for one of the largest charities of its kind in Africa? Are you an experienced project person with a passion for organizing impactful events and ensuring smooth operations? Are you skilled in leading a diverse team, coordinating logistics, managing inventories, doing event budgets and delivering exceptional results? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your skills can make a real difference? If this sounds like you… Keep reading!
     
    About Us
    The School of St Jude is a pioneering leader in charitable education within Africa. Every year we give 1,800 students with free, quality education, 100’s of graduates with access to higher education, and provide more than 20,000 government school students with quality teachers. St Jude’s is funded by generous supporters from around the world who make our mission of giving bright, poor Tanzanian students a free, quality education possible.

     
    Who are you

    You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and take pride in maintaining accurate records and systems.
    You are a strong communicator who enjoys supporting college and university scholars and collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
    You are proactive, responsive, and thrive in a role where timelines, follow-ups, and accountability matter.
    You go to sleep at night dreaming about creating efficient systems and ensuring every scholar is supported effectively.

    What you’ll do

    Manage the BSJSP Higher Education inbox, ensuring all emails are reviewed, assigned, and responded to within 48 hours.
    Support communication and coordination with universities and scholars to ensure smooth program operations.
    Maintain accurate scholar records on TechOne and internal databases with consistent updates and checks.
    Provide administrative, logistical, and communication support for scholar reviews, visits, and program activities.
    Assist in monitoring scholar compliance, financial processes, and reporting, ensuring all procedures are followed.

    What we’re looking for

    A degree in Business Administration, Psychology, Education or a related field.
    Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Excel and Word.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks independently.

    Why us

    The opportunity to use your talents and expertise to fight poverty through education and make a positive impact in Tanzania
    A flexible and supportive community of international and local employees
    Ample opportunities for career progression and development
    Mid-morning tea and lunch (during working days)

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  • Personal Assistant at VIGOR Group of Companies

    Job Advertisement: Personal Assistant
    Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania
    We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Personal Assistant to provide executive support to senior management.
    The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of proven experience in a similar role, with excellent administrative, communication, and time management skills.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Manage schedules, meetings, and appointments
    Handle correspondence, emails, and phone calls
    Prepare reports, presentations, and documents
    Coordinate travel arrangements and logistics
    Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

    Requirements:

    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field
    Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant
    Strong organizational and multitasking skills
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    High level of professionalism and discretion

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  • Director of Technology at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)

    About IPA
    Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) generates and applies research to help people living in poverty thrive. Our global IT function supports approximately 450 staff across 20 country offices, hundreds of field-based data collectors, and a distributed workforce operating in varied connectivity environments. The IT team of six, supplemented by external consultants, manages a data-intensive, integration-heavy technology environment built primarily on SaaS platforms and Microsoft Azure.
    Job Summary
    The IT Director leads IPA’s global IT function, setting strategy, developing and owning governance, and building a team capable of delivering reliable, secure, and user-centered technology services across a complex international organization.
    This is a leadership and management role. The IT Director is responsible for what gets built and how, not for building it directly. Success looks like a well-structured team with clear ownership, a governance framework that actually gets followed, and technology decisions that hold up over time. The right person is energized by developing people, translating organizational needs into technology priorities, and creating systems of accountability, not by hands-on implementation.
    The IT Director will also ensure that IPA’s IT policies, governance frameworks, and control mechanisms are compliant with applicable regulatory and donor requirements and remain practical, proportionate, and aligned with the organization’s evolving operational needs.
    Responsibilities
    The following outlines the key duties and responsibilities of this role, to be carried out in close coordination with the Global Operations Senior Director and IPA’s Senior Management Team.
    Define and steward IT strategy and governance

    Develop and maintain IPA’s IT strategy, ensuring it adjusts to organizational priorities, resource constraints, compliance obligations and operational realities across a distributed, multi-country environment.

    Own IPA’s IT governance framework — policies, standards, and controls covering security, access management, data governance, acceptable use, vendor management, and emerging technologies.

    Ensure governance is practical, compliant with regulatory and donor requirements, and proportionate to organizational risk and operational realities. Policies should be enforceable and understood across country offices, not just documented.

    Advise senior leadership on technology risks, investment decisions, and compliance obligations in clear, non-technical terms.

    Evaluate emerging technologies — including AI and automation — and recommend responsible, mission-aligned adoption pathways.

    Lead the IT function and its people

    Manage, develop, and retain a team of six IT professionals, including systems administrators, data engineers, and support staff, providing clear direction, regular feedback, and opportunities for growth.

    Recruit for capability gaps and build toward a team structure where technical domains have clear ownership and accountability, while ensuring there are always enough redundancies on all tasks.

    Foster a culture of documentation, service orientation, and accountability — where good work is visible and standards are consistently upheld.

    Set team priorities in coordination with the Senior Director, Operations & Systems, and communicate clearly about trade-offs and capacity.

    Ensure that IT operates as a service-oriented function, prioritizing responsiveness, clarity, and alignment with operational and research needs.

    Ensure security, compliance, and risk management

    Lead IPA’s information security direction, ensuring controls are proportionate to organizational risk and resourced appropriately.

    Ensure compliance with donor, contractual, and regulatory requirements related to data protection and information security.

    Oversee audit readiness and coordinate responses to security or data incidents, including engagement with legal and senior leadership.

    Drive organizational alignment

    Lead change management for significant technology transitions, ensuring staff across country offices understand and adopt new systems and practices.

    Oversee IT budget planning and financial reporting, ensuring transparency of total cost of ownership and value for money.

    Qualifications
    Required

    7+ years in a senior IT leadership role with accountability for the reliability, security, and availability of enterprise systems in production environments.

    5+ years managing IT teams, including direct oversight of senior technical staff (engineers, architects, system admins) — with a demonstrated track record of developing people and building team capability.

    5+ years overseeing enterprise system integrations, SaaS platforms and cloud environments (ERP, CRM, data warehouse, or comparable).

    5+ years as a senior escalation authority for technical or security incidents.

    3+ years developing or managing IT governance frameworks, policies, and internal controls.

    3+ years in environments with regulatory, donor, or audit compliance requirements related to data protection or information security.

    3+ years overseeing IT budgeting, vendor management, and SLA accountability.

    3+ years leading change management for enterprise technology implementations.

    Experience communicating technology risks and decisions to non-technical senior stakeholders.

    Familiarity with enterprise business intelligence environments (e.g., Power BI).

    Preferred

    Experience leading IT in multi-country or distributed organizations, particularly in low-bandwidth or resource-constrained contexts.

    Background in international development, nonprofit, or donor-funded environments.

    Experience overseeing AI or automation initiatives in operational settings.

    Experience leading knowledge management or collaboration platform transformations.

    Professional working proficiency in Spanish or French.

    Location and Time Zone Requirements
    This is a remote position, only from a country where IPA has a registered office outside of the US (see here). Please note that IPA is not able to sponsor work authorization for foreign nationals in those locations. Also, please note that the candidate must be able to maintain some overlap with teams across time zones. The working schedule should allow for at least 2–3 hours of overlap with both the East Africa Time (EAT) and U.S. Eastern Time (ET) zones for collaboration and meetings.

    Reports to
    Senior Director, Operations & Systems
    Deadline to Apply
    31 Mar 2026
    Safeguarding at IPA
    At Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), we are committed to creating a safe and respectful environment for all individuals, particularly children and vulnerable adults. As IPA adheres to strict safeguarding principles, selected candidates will be expected to adhere to the standards. By joining IPA, you become part of a team dedicated to ethical conduct, social responsibility, and meaningful impact in the fight against global poverty. Together, we work to create a better world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive with dignity and respect.
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