Project Zawadi Incorporated is inviting applications from experienced, highly motivated, and results-oriented professionals for the position of Fundraising and Communications Manager. The role is ideal for a professional with strong experience in fundraising, donor engagement, proposal development, communications, partnerships, and nonprofit programme management.
The successful candidate will play a leading role in strengthening Project Zawadi’s resource mobilization efforts while also managing communications, organizational visibility, fundraising campaigns, and stakeholder engagement activities.
About Project Zawadi Incorporated
Project Zawadi Incorporated is a nonprofit organization working to support education and community development initiatives. The organization works with donors, communities, government institutions, private-sector partners, and other stakeholders to create sustainable opportunities and improve outcomes for the communities it serves.
The Fundraising and Communications Manager will contribute directly to the organization’s sustainability by developing funding opportunities, strengthening donor relationships, communicating programme impact, and supporting fundraising events and campaigns.
Job Details
- Position: Fundraising and Communications Manager
- Organization: Project Zawadi Incorporated
- Job Category: Administration
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Location: Tanzania
- Required Language: English
Position Overview
The Fundraising and Communications Manager will lead and support Project Zawadi’s fundraising and resource mobilization strategy while strengthening the organization’s communication and public visibility.
Approximately 75% of the role will focus on fundraising and resource mobilization, while 25% will focus on communications and events planning.
The position requires a professional who can identify funding opportunities, develop competitive proposals, cultivate donor relationships, coordinate fundraising campaigns, and effectively communicate the organization’s impact.
Key Responsibilities
A. Fundraising and Resource Mobilization
The successful candidate will:
- Lead and support Project Zawadi’s fundraising and resource mobilization strategy.
- Identify, cultivate, and secure funding opportunities from donors, foundations, corporations, individuals, and other partners.
- Develop and implement annual fundraising plans, targets, budgets, and action plans.
- Conduct donor mapping and prospect research.
- Maintain and strengthen the organization’s fundraising pipeline.
- Build strong relationships with existing and prospective donors through meetings, presentations, updates, and partnership engagement.
- Lead and support the preparation of concept notes, proposals, budgets, expressions of interest, and other fundraising documents.
- Ensure fundraising documents accurately reflect Project Zawadi’s mission, vision, programmes, and impact.
- Review donor guidelines, contracts, and compliance requirements.
- Coordinate with programme teams to collect and document programme data, outcomes, success stories, and evidence for proposals and donor reports.
- Monitor fundraising performance against agreed targets.
- Maintain accurate fundraising records.
- Provide regular updates on funding opportunities, progress, challenges, and recommendations.
- Strengthen internal fundraising capacity through staff training and systems development.
- Support staff development in donor engagement, proposal development, reporting, partnership management, and compliance.
- Track donor agreements, reporting deadlines, deliverables, and contractual obligations.
- Develop strategic partnerships with government institutions, private-sector organizations, local organizations, and other stakeholders.
B. Communications and Events Planning
The successful candidate will also:
- Develop and implement Project Zawadi’s communication plan.
- Strengthen organizational visibility and public awareness of the organization’s work.
- Prepare donor updates, newsletters, social media content, website updates, success stories, programme profiles, case studies, and other communication materials.
- Work with programme teams to capture human-interest stories, photographs, impact evidence, and other content.
- Support communication of Project Zawadi’s contribution to education and community development.
- Plan and coordinate fundraising events and campaigns.
- Support the November fundraising event in Arusha.
- Support the Chamriho 5K Run event in Bunda.
- Develop event fundraising strategies.
- Coordinate sponsor engagement.
- Manage event communication and promotional activities.
- Support post-event reporting and donor follow-up.
- Ensure consistent branding, messaging, and communication standards.
- Support donor visits, organizational presentations, partner meetings, and public engagement activities.
Qualifications
Applicants should possess:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Development Studies
- International Development
- Social Sciences
- International Relations
- Communications
- Public Relations
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Education
- Or another related field.
- A Master’s degree or professional qualification in Development Management, Fundraising, Strategic Management, Communications, or a related field is an added advantage.
- At least 5–7 years of relevant professional experience, preferably within nonprofit organizations, international NGOs, development organizations, or similar institutions.
Required Experience
Candidates should demonstrate proven experience in:
- Fundraising and resource mobilization.
- Grant proposal development.
- Donor relationship management.
- Partnership development.
- Successful funding acquisition.
- Developing concept notes and donor proposals.
- Preparing donor reports.
- Developing fundraising strategies.
- Donor compliance and accountability.
- Contract management.
- Fundraising campaigns and events.
- Stakeholder engagement.
- Communications and organizational visibility.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate their previous fundraising achievements, including proposals developed, funding secured, donors engaged, and partnerships established.
Key Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should have:
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent storytelling abilities.
- Digital communication and content development skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Project management capabilities.
- Leadership and coordination skills.
- Strong relationship-building skills.
- Negotiation and influencing skills.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Excellent report-writing abilities.
- Strategic thinking.
- Strong organizational and deadline-management skills.
- Ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong ethical standards and professionalism.
- Results-oriented approach.
- Adaptability and resilience.
- Strong team-building and coordination abilities.
Professional Skills
Relevant professional competencies include:
- Fundraising and proposal development.
- Budget management.
- Donor compliance.
- Contract review.
- Digital marketing.
- Content marketing.
- Event planning and marketing.
- Financial reporting.
- Partnership building.
- Stakeholder management.
- Project management.
- Strategic planning.
- Storytelling.
- Relationship management.
- Team leadership.
- Report writing.
- Presentation and communication.
Benefits and Perks
The position provides benefits that include:
- 28 days of annual leave.
- Sick leave.
- Maternity leave.
- Paternity leave.
- Paid public holidays.
- NSSF/PPF social security benefits.
- Severance pay in accordance with applicable law.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare the following documents:
- Cover letter.
- Degree certificate.
- Academic transcript.
- Certificate of Secondary Education.
Candidates should ensure that their application demonstrates their professional fundraising achievements and relevant experience.
Who Can Apply?
This position is suitable for experienced professionals who have developed a strong career in fundraising, donor engagement, nonprofit communications, resource mobilization, partnership development, and programme support.
Candidates with substantial experience working with NGOs, international development organizations, donors, foundations, corporations, government institutions, and community-based partners are particularly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official Project Zawadi application page provided in the original vacancy announcement.
Applicants should ensure that all required documents are included and that their application clearly demonstrates their fundraising achievements, donor experience, communication skills, and suitability for the position.
Final Thought
The Fundraising and Communications Manager position at Project Zawadi Incorporated offers an opportunity for an experienced nonprofit professional to play a strategic role in strengthening organizational sustainability, donor relationships, fundraising performance, communications, and community impact.
Professionals with a proven record of securing funding, developing successful proposals, managing donor relationships, building partnerships, and communicating organizational impact are encouraged to apply.
