5 Job Vacancies at Zanzibar Maisha Bora Foundation – December 2025

About Zanzibar Maisha Bora Foundation (ZMBF)

ZMBF is a Non-Governmental Organization founded in 2021 by H.E. Mariam H. Mwinyi, the First Lady of Zanzibar. The foundation focuses on socioeconomic development, public health, and the elimination of gender-based violence, specifically targeting women, youth, and children in Zanzibar.

Current Vacancies (December 2025)

1. Socio-Enterprise Manager

• Location: Head Office – Zanzibar

• Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

• Purpose: Leads income-generating initiatives, specifically the Seaweed Program and the Reusable Sanitary Pads project.

• Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement socio-enterprise models.

  • Develop market linkages and identify private sector partners.

  • Manage budgets and track profitability for social impact.

  • Build community capacity in entrepreneurship and quality control.

• Requirements:

  • Master’s in MBA, Social Enterprise, Marine Science, or related field.

  • 5+ years of experience in managing social enterprises or SMEs.

  • Knowledge of value chain development and the blue economy.

2. Technical Programs Manager

• Location: Head Office – Zanzibar

• Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

• Purpose: Provides strategic leadership for program portfolios including Nutrition, Reproductive Health, and Socioeconomic Development.

• Key Responsibilities:

  • Integrate climate resilience, digitalization, and cultural heritage into programs.

  • Lead grant proposal writing and resource mobilization.

  • Oversee program monitoring, evaluation, and quality assurance.

  • Represent ZMBF in national and regional forums.

• Requirements:

  • Master’s in Public Health, Development Studies, Marine Science, or MBA.

  • 3–5 years of program management experience.

  • Experience in the blue economy and community livelihood programs.

3. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer

• Location: Head Office – Zanzibar

• Reports to: Strategic Information Manager

• Purpose: Supports project implementation through data management and performance tracking.

• Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop monitoring tools and collect field data (Seaweed/SRH production).

  • Maintain databases and produce monthly/quarterly reports.

  • Document success stories and facilitate learning sessions.

  • Train community leaders on data collection tools.

• Requirements:

  • Degree/Diploma in M&E, Statistics, or Social Sciences.

  • 2–3 years of experience in MEL.

  • Proficiency in KoboCollect, ODK, or MS Excel.

4. Communication Officer

• Location: Head Office – Zanzibar

• Reports to: Strategic Information Manager

• Purpose: Enhances visibility and documents project impact through storytelling and multimedia.

• Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop human-interest stories and case studies.

  • Manage social media platforms (FB, IG, LinkedIn, X).

  • Produce multimedia content (photos, videos, infographics).

  • Liaise with media houses and journalists.

• Requirements:

  • Degree/Diploma in Journalism, PR, or Marketing.

  • 2–3 years of experience in communications.

  • Skills in Adobe Creative Suite or Final Cut.

5. Procurement Officer

• Location: Head Office – Zanzibar

• Reports to: Finance and Grants Manager

• Purpose: Manages the acquisition of goods and services in compliance with donor and organizational policies.

• Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare RFQs, RFPs, and tender documents.

  • Maintain a vendor database and conduct market surveys.

  • Manage contracts and track deliverables.

  • Ensure audit-ready documentation and risk mitigation.

• Requirements:

  • Degree/Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Finance.

  • 2–3 years of experience in NGO procurement.

  • Professional certification (PSPTB/CIPS) is an advantage.

Application Process

Important: All supporting documents must be consolidated into a single PDF file.

1. Email to: recruitment@zmbf.or.tz

2. Subject Line: Must clearly state the Position Title you are applying for.

3. Include: * Formal Application Letter.

   • Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).

   • Photocopies of Academic Certificates.

   • Names and contact details of three (3) referees.

Deadline: 31st December 2025

ZMBF is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a strict safeguarding policy. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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