WomenCraft Tanzania International Grants Manager

WomenCraft’s Mission

WomenCraft is a community-driven social enterprise operating from Ngara, Tanzania. Our mission is to increase economic opportunity in the post-conflict, tri-border area of Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania by bringing rural women together through a social enterprise, facilitating their growth and connecting them to the global marketplace.

Through WomenCraft, 300+ artisans advance themselves, raise stronger, more educated families, stimulate their communities and, in turn, inspire the world around them.

WomenCraft Social Enterprise is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Grants Manager who will provide management and reporting in the implementation of WomenCraft’s new three-year European Union Funding under the Cultural Industries Program. In addition, the Grants Manager will also manage financial functions, including budgeting, accounting, and financial oversight.

Primary Responsibilities:

1) Assume Accountability for program implementation and donor compliance within the EU Weaving a Platform for Development (WPD) program:

• Understand WPD EU contract and corresponding reporting requirements;
• Monitor and ensure WPD activities are implemented in an efficient and effective manner, according to a workplan;
• Ensure donor requirements, including narrative and financial reports, are provided in a timely and accurate manner;
• Manage submission of reports, contract preparation and contract compliance;
• Ensure artisan and community feedback, including consultation and feedback mechanisms, are a consistent feature of WPD;
• Ensure the outcomes and impact of WPD are tracked and reported, in collaboration with staff members;
• Ensure that lessons learnt from WPD activities are appropriately shared;
• Ensure appropriate use of WomenCraft procedures and systems;
• Minimize risk of non-compliance to donor contracts.

2) Manage Financial Systems

• Review and adjust all current administrative and financial procedures to adhere to specific EU contract regulations;
• Maintain balance sheets for all bank accounts;
• Review bookkeeping and recordkeeping systems and reporting capabilities;
• Issue monthly financial reports;
• Train and supervise staff in QuickBooks functions;
• Streamline banking and financial operations.

3) Provide Leadership to management and staff working within the WPD

• Provide timely and constructive management to staff in implementation of the workplan and in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of WPD activities;
• Coach, guide and support staff and volunteers with the development and implementation of appropriate work plans and monthly activity reports;
• Contribute towards a strong team environment where members respect each other's differences while working together towards the project goals;
• Proactively identify and track other funding opportunities, responding to opportunities in a timely manner;
• Train national staff on grants management, so that they can gradually begin to take over reporting, monitoring and financial responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Ability to commit to at least two years of living in a rural environment;
• Demonstrated excellence with grants management and financial management and budgets, preferably with EU funding.
• Demonstrated ability in program development and design, preferably with international women’s empowerment/socio-economic programming experience;
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and respond effectively to challenges, work effectively in a small, culturally diverse and busy team environment with minimal supervision;
• Demonstrated high level organizational and time management skills including the ability to manage workflows and balance competing priorities to ensure timely processing to meet deadlines;
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building of staff, and proven ability to lead, coach and motivate staff;
• Ability to conceive big ideas while still focusing on the details necessary for their successful implementation;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Proficiency in Quickbooks;
• Proficiency in all Mac Operating Systems and iWork suite;
• Proficiency in all Windows Operating Systems and Microsoft Office suite;

Job Length and Location: This is a full-time position based in Ngara district, Kagera region, Tanzania, East Africa. The contract is one-year, renewable, however the position is expected be filled for a two year duration. This position reports to WomenCraft’s Director and close collaboration with the Advisory Board.

Compensation: WomenCraft international positions are funded on a competitive local salary level, so that they can be handed over to national staff and the positions can be sustainable. For international staff members, an additional stipend is provided for travel, medical insurance and housing.

How to apply:

Please send a cover letter and CV to info@womencraft.org and specify “Grants Manager” in the subject line. Only applications with cover letters specific for the position will be considered.