Position Summary

Reporting to the Regional Project Manager, the Country Manager will bring leadership, initiative and innovation to the management and growth of HerStart in Tanzania. This role is accountable for achieving project results and expanding YCI’s impact at the country level. The ideal candidate demonstrates people-centred leadership for staff, partners and volunteers, ensuring they are well equipped to apply YCI’s principles across all activities and deliver on organizational and program objectives.

We are seeking an experienced, creative and passionate leader to deliver exceptional results. We are looking for people to join our team who have the skills, energy and drive to accelerate youth innovation for good on a global scale.

Responsibilities Include:
Program Management: Establish a thriving team culture by leading, managing and strengthening team capacity to deliver a high quality project; Oversee the delivery of all program components through coordinated processes to meet goals and targets, including volunteer management and project grants for participants and partners; Manage country-level reporting and annual work planning activities; Drive the oversight and implementation of country level Human Resource Management, including recruitment, onboarding and performance management; Collaborate on the design and lead the implementation of Communication, Gender Equality and Climate Action Strategies in country.

Finance, Operations & Risk Management: Monitor and manage annual and multi-year program budgets aligned with donor requirements and work plans; Ensure organizational compliance with country laws and regulations; Ensure preparation and submission of high quality financial documents and reports; Monitor and manage the program risk profile in country; Act as the focal point for all risk, safety and security incidents and ensure YCI’s Risk, Safety and Security protocols are monitored and implemented across the project.
Partnership Development & Management: Manage local partnerships to ensure the effective delivery of collaborative project activities; Engage diverse ecosystem actors (including government, non-profit and private sectors) to build a multi-stakeholder network to support youth, women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship objectives; Ensure strong communication and relationships are established and maintained with all partners and YCI headquarters in Toronto, Canada; Remain well-informed about national and regional priorities and issues affecting women and youth, and where possible, position the project and partnerships to respond appropriately.
Strategic Initiatives: Manage country team to develop and implement Annual Country Strategic Action Plans aligned with YCI’s Strategic Plan; Pursue and manage additional funding and public engagement opportunities aligned with Country Strategic Action Plan; Remain up-to-date on research, best practices and sector strategies to ensure relevancy and impact of strategic decisions; Expand YCI’s brand and presence through strategic engagements and relationship building; Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Project Manager or CEO.

Skills & Experience

Minimum 8+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience at management/director level
Successful track record in co-designing, managing and implementing donor-funded projects
Demonstrated commitment to team management, mentoring and supervising teams
Strategic mindset with skills in designing and implementing effective workplans
Sound financial planning and budget management skills
Strong experience leading effective community development
Passionate about investing in women and youth livelihoods, inspired by innovation and entrepreneurship
Knowledge of volunteerism impact, ideally with experience working with volunteers
Ideally demonstrates integrated understanding of economic inclusion, gender equality and climate action
Effective communicator with excellent written and verbal English and Swahili proficiency
Permanent resident or Citizen of Tanzania, with availability to live and work in Zanzibar

Please send your resume/CV