Fundraising and Communications Manager \u2013 1 Position
\nJob Details
\nJob Position:\u00a0Fundraising and Communications Manager \u2013 1 PositionOrganization:\u00a0Project ZawadiReporting To:\u00a0Country ManagerLocation:\u00a0Arusha, Tanzania, with travel to Mara RegionPosted:\u00a0May 21, 2026Application Deadline:\u00a0June 5, 2026
\nBackground
\nProject Zawadi is a non-profit organization working in Tanzania\u2019s Bunda District of the Mara Region. For 25 years, Project Zawadi has partnered with students, teachers, and communities to create lasting, locally driven change.
\nThrough its three core programs, Project Zawadi works to ensure that Tanzanian children and youth have access to quality education. These programs include:<\/p>\n
Student Sponsorship
\nSchool Support, also known as Model Schools
\nTeacher Training, also known as Tenda Teachers<\/p>\n
For more information, visit:\u00a0www.projectzawadi.org
\nJob Summary
\nThe 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.<\/p>\n
This position combines relationship-building, content development, donor engagement, communications, and coordination across teams.
\nDuties and Responsibilities
\nThe Fundraising and Communications Manager will be responsible for the following duties:<\/p>\n
Support fundraising efforts in Tanzania, including identifying and cultivating relationships with donors, companies, and partners.
\nAssist with donor outreach, follow-up, and engagement activities.
\nSupport the planning and successful execution of fundraising events, including the November event in Arusha and the Chamriho event in Bunda.
\nCoordinate with field staff to gather stories and translate impact into compelling content.
\nWork closely with Tanzania and U.S. teams to ensure strong and consistent donor communication.
\nDevelop high-quality communications and maintain records, including:<\/p>\n
Donor updates
\nNewsletters
\nSocial media content
\nGrants
\nSponsorships
\nFundraising outcomes<\/p>\n
Assist in developing annual fundraising targets, budgets, and communication plans.
\nCoordinate with the Programme Team to conduct assessments and feasibility studies that support effective programme design and implementation.
\nPrepare and submit monthly fundraising and communication updates, as well as quarterly reports, to the Country Office.
\nDevelop and implement institutional fundraising, communication, and partnership strategies aligned with the needs and priorities of Project Zawadi.
\nEnsure fundraising, communication, and partnership strategies are integrated into Project Zawadi\u2019s plans.
\nBuild fundraising and partnership capacity within the Programme Team by training staff on:<\/p>\n
Donor relations
\nFunding policies
\nReporting
\nContract management
\nCompliance requirements<\/p>\n
Required Qualifications and Competencies<\/p>\n
Applicants should meet the following qualifications and competency requirements:<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or any related field.
\nRelevant fields may include:<\/p>\n
Sociology
\nDevelopment Studies
\nAgriculture Economics
\nInternational Relations
\nCommunications
\nPublic Relations
\nJournalism<\/p>\n
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in:<\/p>\n
Grant writing and acquisition
\nDonor contract management
\nPartnership development
\nNetworking
\nStrategic communications<\/p>\n
The motivation letter should clearly highlight successful proposals developed and secured.
\nStrong understanding of programme design and development, especially in the following areas:<\/p>\n
Education
\nLivelihoods
\nGender and GBV
\nChild Protection
\nRelated sectors<\/p>\n
Proven experience in communications, including:<\/p>\n
Managing social media platforms
\nDeveloping newsletters
\nWriting success stories
\nPreparing communication materials
\nSupporting organizational visibility and branding initiatives<\/p>\n
Strong skills in:<\/p>\n
Content creation
\nStorytelling
\nPhotography coordination
\nDigital communication
\nStakeholder engagement<\/p>\n
Experience in developing communication plans, media engagement, event coordination, and maintaining consistent organizational messaging across different platforms.
\nDemonstrated leadership and innovation skills.
\nAbility to work independently, flexibly, and effectively under strict deadlines.
\nExcellent proposal writing, report writing, and communication writing skills.
\nExcellent interpersonal, networking, and communication skills.
\nAbility to represent Project Zawadi in donor forums and build partnerships with:<\/p>\n
NGOs
\nGovernment institutions
\nMedia
\nOther stakeholders<\/p>\n
Proven experience in building the capacity of non-funding staff on:<\/p>\n
Fundraising
\nDonor compliance
\nContract management processes
\nCommunication standards<\/p>\n
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
\nAbility to present facts and ideas clearly, professionally, and creatively.<\/p>\n
Compensation
\nProject Zawadi offers a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience, with opportunities for growth.
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