Youth Challenge International (YCI) is a global non-profit organization that accelerates youth-driven innovation to create positive change. Since its founding over 40 years ago, YCI has operated in more than 30 countries, partnering with young people to tackle complex challenges and create sustainable solutions. YCI’s mission focuses on supporting and empowering young leaders and entrepreneurs who are working to build a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable future.

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.

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: 

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.

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.

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 zero tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and abuse.

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.

To apply:  

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.

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.

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.