Zanzibar Maisha Bora Foundation Employment Opportunity
\nThe 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.
\nThe ZMBF\u2019s 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 vacancy:
\nPosition Title: Technical Programs Manager<\/p>\n
Reports to:\u00a0Chief Executive Officer
\nDepartment:\u00a0Program Department
\nLocation:\u00a0Head Office \u2013 Zanzibar<\/p>\n
Overall Purpose of the Job:\u00a0The Technical Programs Manager (TPM) provides strategic and technical leadership to ZMBF\u2019s program portfolio, with a core focus on Nutrition, Reproductive Health, and Socioeconomic Development\u2014particularly 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\u2019s Strategic Plan. This includes program coordination, quality assurance, resource mobilization, and cultivating strategic partnerships that advance human capital development and long-term community transformation.
\nKey Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
Strategic Planning and Budgeting:<\/p>\n
Provide leadership in developing monthly, quarterly, and bi-annual strategic plans and budgets for all ZMBF programs with strong alignment to ZMBF\u2019s focus on nutrition, reproductive health, women\u2019s and youth livelihoods, and cross-cutting priorities (cultural heritage, digitalization, climate resilience).
\nEnsure program strategies incorporate climate-adaptive practices, digital tools, and cultural context to enhance effectiveness and sustainability.<\/p>\n
Program Development, Implementation, and Quality Assurance:<\/p>\n
Lead program teams to achieve ZMBF Strategic Plan objectives across nutrition, reproductive health, and socioeconomic development including seaweed socio-enterprise development.
\nDesign and implement programs using community-based, gender-sensitive, culturally grounded, and climate-resilient approaches.
\nTranslate program concepts into high-quality grant proposals with clear integration of digital tools, local heritage preservation, gender responsive approaches and environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:<\/p>\n
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.
\nEnsure timely submission of quarterly, annual, and donor-specific reports with emphasis on measurable outcomes for nutrition, reproductive health, seaweed livelihoods, and community resilience.
\nStrengthen data systems and digital monitoring tools to track progress and enhance real time decision-making.<\/p>\n
Annual Operational Plan & Budget<\/p>\n
Work with Program officers to prepare departmental and project-specific annual plans and budgets that reflect ZMBF\u2019s strategic priorities and cross-cutting themes.
\nSupport integration of approved work plans into institutional systems and guide Program Officers on compliance with timelines, targets, and resource allocations.<\/p>\n
Team Management, Development, and Capacity Building:<\/p>\n
Lead, mentor, and supervise the Programs Team to foster collaboration, innovation, and high performance.
\nStrengthen capacity of local partners including women seaweed farmers, youth enterprises, and community groups on technical, digital, and climate-resilient practices.
\nPromote continuous learning on gender equality, human capital development, cultural sensitivity, and environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n
Advocacy, Representation, and Collaboration:<\/p>\n
Represent ZMBF in national and regional forums on nutrition, reproductive health, blue economy, cultural preservation, climate action, and digital transformation.
\nAdvocate for community-driven and culturally grounded solutions that support long-term well-being.
\nCollaborate with ministries, private sector actors, research institutions, and development partners to scale innovative models.<\/p>\n
Partnerships, Networking, and Stakeholder Engagement:<\/p>\n
Strengthen partnerships and alliances that advance seaweed socio-enterprise development, youth employment, community nutrition, and reproductive health initiatives.
\nLead networking efforts that promote knowledge exchange on digital innovations, climate resilience, and cultural heritage within development programming.
\nRepresent ZMBF in learning forums to amplify best practices and build institutional visibility.<\/p>\n
Qualifications and Experience:<\/p>\n
Master\u2019s degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Reproductive Health, Development Studies, Gender & Development, Marine Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
\nMinimum 3\u20135 years\u2019 experience in program management or socio-economic development, preferably in the blue economy sector.
\nStrong understanding of women and youth empowerment, particularly in seaweed farming and community livelihood programs.
\nDemonstrated experience integrating digital technologies, cultural heritage, gender responsiveness and climate resilience into program design and implementation.
\nExcellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills in both Kiswahili and English.
\nStrong project management, financial management, reporting, and presentation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiar with digital data collection tools.<\/p>\n
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