WomenCraft National Director , Tanzania

WomenCraft Social Enterprise is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Director who will provide guidance to its staff and artisans and will continue to strengthen the operations of the enterprise. This position is open to Tanzanian/East Africans only.

WomenCraft’s Mission WomenCraft is a community driven social enterprise that connects talented rural East African artisans with regional and international fair-trade markets. WomenCraft’s members create high-quality handcrafted products that preserve local traditions and incorporate environmentally-sustainable local materials. WomenCraft pays its members fair wages and uses its profits to provide services to its members, their families and their communities. Members also build business acumen and gain practical life skills so that they can eventually take ownership of the enterprise.

Primary Responsibilities: 1) Plan and Execute WomenCraft Initiatives • Establish specific action plans for projects outlined in the Work Plan; • Ensure that standard operating procedures are being followed by all staff; • Develop, track and monitor project objectives and deliverables as outlined in the Work Plan; • Work in partnership with Artisan Advisory Council to set-up a realistic timeline and action plan for artisan ownership and profit sharing; • Coordinate with Advisory Board and consultants to acquire feedback and advice and to carry out product development, strategic planning, marketing, training and program evaluation efforts, as needed.

2) Manage Staff and Members • Manage and support artisan leaders and carefully regulate the addition of new artisan members; • Reinforce human resources systems according to Staff Policy and Procedure Manual; • Manage WomenCraft’s daily operations by supervising all national staff and overseeing international staff and interns/volunteers;

3) Manage Enterprise Operations • Oversee the development of new products, adhering to product design Standard Operating Procedures to ensure high standards are met in the introduction of new product designs; • Oversee order fulfillment process and ensure high standards are being met in: initial order intake, order processing, packaging, shipping and customer receipt; • Oversee the implementation, management, and tracking of budgets, working closely with the accountant to produce timely quarterly reports, monitor cash flows and ensure proper financial management;

4) Build and Extend Socio-Economic Partnerships and Business Relations • Build relationships with local service providers who can deliver social services to WomenCraft’s members and their families, including education, life skills and health care; • Represent WomenCraft to external audiences and donor(s).

Qualifications: • Tanzanian/East African Nationals only eligible to apply; • Able to commit to living in Ngara – a rural area of Tanzania – for at least 3 years; • A creative self-starter with strong management, leadership and training skills; • Fluent in English and Kiswahili; some Kihangaza, Kirundi and Kinyarwanda preferred; • Proficiency in Windows Operating Systems and Microsoft Office suite; • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills; • Ability to lead and train a multi-cultural and diverse team; • Excellent written and oral communication skills; • Experience with project planning, administration and management; • Experience in community outreach and women’s socio-economic development; • Experience with managing budgets; • Ability to conceive big ideas while still focusing on the details necessary for their successful implementation.

Job Length and Location: This is a full-time position based in Ngara district, Kagera region, Tanzania, East Africa. The contract length is one-year, renewable. This position reports to WomenCraft’s Advisory Board.

Compensation: Take home pay of 450,000 Tsh per month, plus benefits

How to apply:

Please send a cover letter and CV to info@womencraft.org and specific "Director position application" in the subject line. Only applications with a specific cover letter for the position will be considered.