VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT
\nSOS Children\u2019s Villages in Zanzibar is Local Non- Government Organization (NGO) affiliated to SOS Children\u2019s Villages International, a worldwide child care organization that work to protect and care for children who have lost parental care, or who stand at risk of losing it. Established 64 years ago, SOS Children\u2019s Villages International currently has Children\u2019s Villages and other projects in 135 countries around the world.\u00a0 Globally, it runs two major programmes i.e., Family Like Care based at SOS Children\u2019s Villages and Family Strengthening & Community Programmes supporting families in local communities. SOS has been working in the United Republic of Tanzania since 1991.Our programs are in Zanzibar, Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Dodoma and Iringa.
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\nJob Title: Fundraising Coordinator (Re-advertised)<\/p>\n
Duty station: Zanzibar
\nReporting to: Deputy National Director
\nJob summary
\nThe Fundraising Coordinator supports the implementation of SOS Children\u2019s Village Zanzibar\u2019s fundraising, donor engagement, sponsorship, and communication activities. Working under the technical guidance of the Head of Fund Development, the role focuses on coordinating day-to-day fundraising operations, supporting proposal development, managing donor and sponsor relations, assisting public relations activities, and ensuring accurate documentation and reporting. The position plays a key role in sustaining and growing local and external funding while promoting the organization\u2019s brand and mission.
\nMajor\u00a0Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Support the implementation of the National fundraising strategy in line with the direction set by the Head of Fund Development.
\nLead the development and refinement of the annual and multi\u2011year fundraising plan for Zanzibar, aligned with organizational priorities, programme needs, and donor expectations.
\nIdentify and coordinate corporate fundraising campaigns, workplace giving, and employee engagement activities (volunteering, events, challenges).
\nMonitor fundraising performance against agreed targets and indicators.<\/p>\n
Coordinate daily fundraising activities and support the development and tracking of fundraising budgets, plans, and financial forecasts.
\nCoordinate donor research, maintain relationships with local and corporate partners, and ensure sustainable funding.
\nPreparing proposals, updates, and event reports, including contributions to the One Friend Objective (OFO) initiative.
\nMaintain fundraising records and databases, support learning, and ensure compliance with SOS policies, child safeguarding, and gender standards.<\/p>\n
Monitor donor calls, funding announcements, and trends at national and regional levels to identify relevant grant opportunities.
\nReview donor requirements and ensure proposals comply with application guidelines, SOS Children\u2019s Village policies, and Zanzibar context.
\nSupport the preparation of concept notes, full proposals, and supporting documents in collaboration with programme and finance teams in Zanzibar and at National Office.
\nCoordinate proposal submissions, maintain accurate records of applications, and track outcomes for learning and reporting purposes.<\/p>\n
Support implementation of public relations and communication activities in line with SOS Children\u2019s Villages brand, vision, mission, and values.
\nAssist in organizing and supporting public events, donor visits, and presentation for corporate and community stakeholders
\nContribute to the development of communication materials such as newsletters, reports, articles, brochures, and success stories, and coordinate updates from programmes
\nSupport networking and collaboration with NGOs and local CSOs to share best practices in fundraising and grant management.<\/p>\n
Support coordination and smooth flow of correspondence with local and international sponsors and assist in maintaining positive relationships with sponsors through timely communication and updates.
\nSupport location head and finance staff to ensure funds and donations-in-kind are properly recorded and acknowledged and support implementation of donations-in-kind guidelines and reporting on donations received.<\/p>\n
Assist in tracking fundraising costs and ensuring compliance with cost-efficiency guidelines.
\nUphold transparency, accountability, and ethical standards in all fundraising and communication activities.<\/p>\n
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\nKnowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Abilities, and Behavioral Competences:<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MBA preferred in business, marketing, public relations or related field.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 At least five (5) years professional development and fund-raising experience.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Advanced PC skills and expert proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Donor database experience desirable).
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 An understanding of budgets and financial reporting.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to work with minimal supervision \u2013 self-motivated & confident
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to work well with people from all backgrounds with varying degrees of experience.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to inspire, train, motivate, challenge, and supervise volunteers.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Confident in public speaking and able to express ideas verbally and in writing.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fundraising code of ethics, Competency in MS Office\/Excel\/Word\/PPT
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\nJob Title: ICT Officer
\nDuty station: Zanzibar
\nReporting to: Deputy National Director
\nJob summary
\nThe ICT Officer exists to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient ICT systems that enhance the impact of SOS Children\u2019s Villages programmes, empower young people, and strengthen community engagement. The role manages day-to-day network and system operations, maintains hardware and software, and provides timely technical support to staff and programme teams. By leveraging ICT tools and solutions, the officer enables effective programme delivery, supports digital learning and youth development initiatives, and strengthens data management and communication systems, ensuring technology contributes directly to organizational and community outcomes.
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\nDetailed Task and Responsibilities
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Supports the Head of ICT in planning and implementing ICT strategies that enhance programme impact, youth empowerment, and community engagement.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Evaluates emerging technologies and makes recommendations to improve ICT systems, tools, and processes to strengthen programme and organizational outcomes.
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\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Manages, maintains, and troubleshoots computer systems, hardware, software, and network equipment to ensure reliable and secure ICT operations.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assists in LAN and internet management, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity and operational efficiency across offices and programmes.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Implements data backup, recovery, and security procedures to safeguard information integrity and availability.<\/p>\n
Provides timely technical assistance and guidance to staff and programme teams, resolving ICT-related issues to enable efficient operations.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Conducts training sessions to build staff capacity in the effective, safe, and secure use of ICT tools and systems.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Maintains user support documentation, procedures, and guidance to promote consistent ICT practices.<\/p>\n
Integrates ICT solutions into programme implementation to improve data management, monitoring, and reporting, and enhancing programme impact.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Supports digital learning, youth empowerment, and community engagement initiatives through ICT tools and innovations.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assists programme teams in leveraging technology to strengthen child, youth, and community outcomes.<\/p>\n
Maintains accurate records of ICT hardware, software, and peripherals, including procurement, distribution, and disposal.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Coordinates with external vendors and service providers to ensure timely resolution of ICT issues and fulfillment of services.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assists in implementing and enforcing ICT security measures, data protection policies, and IT best practices to minimize risk and ensure organizational compliance.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Monitors adherence to ICT policies and contributes to safeguarding sensitive programme and organizational data.<\/p>\n
Works closely with the Head of ICT, programme teams, and other staff to achieve ICT objectives and support the organizational mission.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Continuously evaluates ICT processes and contributes to improvements that enhance operational efficiency, programme effectiveness, and user satisfaction.
\nKnowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Abilities, and Behavioral Competences:
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bachelor\u2019s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or any related field with two (2) years\u2019 experience
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Proven ICT technical experience of supporting users and systems in a large and complex organization
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sound experience in hardware and software maintenance, network management, software development, website development and systems administration.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and handle multiple responsibilities.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Familiarity with IT Cybersecurity principles and best practices
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Passion for the mission and values of SOS Children\u2019s Villages.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Excellent organization skill in providing help online or onsite
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