Operations and Finance Manager,  Zanzibar, Tanzania 

 

Location: Unguja, Zanzibar, Tanzania 

 

 

Contract Length: 1 year (renewable) 

 

Commitment: Full time, 40 hours/week 

 

Compensation: 3,600,000 TZS gross/month + Health Benefits

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Start Date: November 2025

 

 

 

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About Youth Challenge International (YCI)

 

Youth Challenge International is accelerating youth innovation for good. Together with young leaders and innovators, we are creating a better future where people, planet and profit can thrive. We are going all in on the bold ideas, skills and ventures that will get us there. In over 30 countries, YCI has teamed up with young people and partner organizations to transform complex challenges into sustainable solutions; collectively, we learn fast, fail smart and turn insights into action. We believe that a better world can – and will – be built by the next generation.

 

  

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HerStart: Innovate the Future

 

HerStart is a YCI initiative advancing gender equality, innovation and economic empowerment on a global scale. Through the HerStart: Innovate the Future program, YCI delivers dynamic entrepreneurship and leadership training, mentorship and seed funding for young women to build businesses with positive community impact in Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda. We co-design and coimplement HerStart with local partners in each country, who contribute their unique expertise and advance their own organizational learning. We leverage the energy and skills of Canadian volunteers to further our impact, while enhancing their own personal and professional development. Supportive ecosystems are activated locally to fuel collaboration, reduce silos and dismantle gender barriers beyond HerStart.

 

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Position Summary:

 

Reporting to the Country Manager, the Operations and Finance Manager will oversee key organizational systems and processes for HerStart in Zanzibar, including financial performance processes and reporting, cash flow management, procurement and human resources processes and policies. The role will drive program quality improvement efforts across all key program function areas. 

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We are seeking an experienced 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:

 

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Operations Management: Coordinate and support all organizational systems and processes for YCI Tanzania, including the oversight of policies, procedures and procurement; Ensure YCI remains complaint with local NGO and company registration and all required reporting in Tanzania; Support the Country Manager with all YCI Tanzania Human Resource functions, including management of country office contracts, performance reviews, onboarding and recruitment of local staff; Co-lead the country health, safety and security risk management portfolio to ensure the safety and security of staff, volunteers, partners, consultants and participants; Support planning for Canadian volunteer arrivals and volunteer placements, including arrival and orientation logistics, training, accommodation, visas, local transportation etc.; perform other duties as requested by the Country Manager.

 

Financial Management: Coordinate with YCI Canada to ensure appropriate financial and administrative management of the program and compliance with donor regulations; Prepare and submit high quality financial reports, manage and monitor cash flows related to project expenses; Lead annual budgeting exercise in country; Collaborate with the Country Manager and other technical team leaders to ensure program activities are implemented in accordance with the project budget and work plan; Identify areas of risk and take steps to reduce vulnerabilities; and act in accordance with accounting policies, procedures and internal controls, ensuring compliance with national regulatory requirements including annual audits and tax filing.

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Technical Support and Training: Provide technical onboarding, training and coaching to project staff, volunteers, partners and participants as needed on processes, guidelines and requirements for finance, operations and human resources; Support Country Manager with daily project management, contributing to project decision-making; and facilitate accountability and quality assurance through formal and informal interactions with staff and partners.

 

Volunteer Management: Supervise international volunteers in their professional deliverables that advance the goals of HerStart, and/or partner organizations; Provide coaching and mentorship to ensure their meaningful engagement and integration into the HerStart program.  

 

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  Skills and Experience

  • You are a self-starter with 5+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in finance, operations, procurement and/or human resources with a robust understanding of organizational accounting and financial functions;
  • You have a strong understanding of sustainable community development,
  • An appreciation of the contribution of volunteers to international development and ideally, are experienced in supporting or working with volunteers;
  • You have demonstrated experience providing management and oversight of office operations, and the ability to explain accounting or financial concepts to necessary project stakeholders;
  • You have a strong command of Microsoft Excel and other accounting software, with an analytical attention to detail;
  • You are an effective communicator with excellent written and verbal English proficiency and you are a permanent resident or a Citizen of Tanzania (preference will be given to Zanzibar residents.)

 

Protection against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Policy

 

YCI recognizes the unequal power dynamics inherent in international development work and our responsibility to protect the human rights of the communities we serve and provide an environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse. Youth Challenge International (YCI) commits to a zerotolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and abuse.

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Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility, and all employees are required to sign and adhere to the PSEA Policy and Code of Conduct, at all times.  All employees must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.

 

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Please submit your CV and cover letter as a single PDF document, maximum 4 pages, saved in the following format: “First Name Last Name Operations and Finance Manager, Zanzibar”. Link to application form here. To ensure any incoming emails do not end up in your spam folder, please add rnzali@yci.org to your email contact list. 

 

Application deadline: October 31, 2025

 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received, so we encourage early submissions. No phone calls or emails about the position can be accepted. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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YCI encourages applications from all backgrounds. To achieve our goals, we rely on the unique experiences and viewpoints of our staff, volunteers, and partners. We understand that diverse perspectives require an inclusive culture to thrive – a culture that is respectful and welcoming to all.  We are committed to creating a place of inclusion for employees, candidates, volunteers, partners and visitors of all backgrounds, ages, religions, races, gender identities, physical abilities or sexual orientations; a place where one can be their whole self, and where that whole self feels celebrated.   

 

Please note that YCI uses a people-focused approach to evaluating applicants. We do not utilize artificial intelligence during the recruitment process. 

 

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Salary

50 - 100 Monthly

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Location

Dodoma, Dodoma, Tanzania
Job Overview
Job Posted:
14 hours ago
Job Expire:
1 month from now
Job Type
Full Time
Job Role
Administrator
Education
High School (ACSEE)
Experience
Fresher
Total Vacancies
1
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