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Director of Finance and Grants at Benjamin Mkapa Foundation (BMF) August 2025
Organization Overview
The Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation (BMF) is a non-profit Trust, established in 2006 with the vision towards healthy lives and well-being for all in Tanzania and the rest of Africa. Its strategic mission is to contribute towards the attainment of better health outcomes through innovative health and related system solutions. BMF’s Vision and Mission can be achieved through an empowered workforce, which is self-motivated, committed to growth and integrity, the one who seeks excellence in execution and who are innovative and dynamic. BMF seeks innovative, self-driven, dynamic, and competent qualified candidates to fill the vacancy below.Direct Supervisees: Six (6) staff members
Department: Programs and Strategic Information
Duty Station: Head Office – Dar es Salaam
Overall Purpose of the Job
To provide strategic
leadership in program design, appraisal, implementation, monitoring,
evaluation, and learning. The role is instrumental in driving the
achievement of program goals and objectives in alignment with BMF’s
strategic plan. He/she will support the CEO in strategic management
through the development of innovative tools, systems, and techniques for
ensuring the Foundation executes its strategic goals, objectives,
programmatic focused business growth, and initiatives to deliver better
results while remaining focused and relevant.
The Department will lead
and create the learning atmosphere within the Foundation through the
development of systems that support the process of generating,
collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing, including emerging diseases,
climate change, and RMNCAH & Nutrition. Technology-driven and gender
integration will be crosscutting aspects in programming.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Key Output 1: Driving Strategic Processes Including Short- and Long-Term Strategic Plans
- Provide overall leadership for managing the Foundation’s programs and act as custodian for the development and translation of institutional long-term and short-term program targets, objectives, and vision into implementation.
- Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the BMF Strategic Business Plan (2024–2030) and formulate periodic plans and measures to achieve its defined goals based on environmental analysis and make recommendations to the Senior Management Team.
- Facilitate all BMF Departments/Units in aligning their goals, processes, and resource allocation within the Foundation’s strategic plan context.
- Enhance sustained improvement of organizational efficiency and effectiveness, business opportunities, and check viability.
Key Output 2: Ensure Effective and Efficient Program Planning and Implementation
- Enhance attainment of the BMF program targets as per the Strategic Business Plan and ensure the desired Program/Projects’ objectives are delivered.
- Work with program managers in preparing departmental and project-specific budgets and review the annual plans and budgets in consultation with the Director of Finance and Grants.
- Lead in dissemination and integration of the approved project workplans and budgets into institutional structures for efficiency gains and effective implementation.
- Appraise and manage mitigation risks to the Programs portfolio and inform the Senior Management team.
- Secure resources and expertise from within and externally to accomplish quality program targets.
- Establish and enhance the engagement of different partners, including subgrantees, for high-impact interventions.
- Preserve the Program’s key objectives through effective consultation and negotiation with financing partners to achieve the right perspective and the required outcomes.
Key Output 3: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research
- Lead in providing strategic and technical guidance for periodic monitoring of institutional performance and evaluate its efficiency, effectiveness, relevancy, and sustainability.
- Provide strategic and technical direction for all M&E-related systems, processes, analysis, and reporting across the Institution and Program portfolio.
- Oversee the institutional data management and information systems, including review of in-house tools and data management systems to collect, analyze, and track M&E indicators across the organization.
- Ensure effective capacity building for result-based M&E systems and effective evaluation of institutional strategies for performance improvement.
- Support the Business Development Unit in the development of the M&E strategies and frameworks as required in support of new businesses/projects/programs.
- Forge strategic partnerships with research institutions and/or universities to strengthen and enhance the culture of research development and publication.
Key Output 4: Enhance BMF’s Learning and Robust Knowledge Management System
- Oversee the organizational Information and Knowledge Management systems to enhance the culture of knowledge sharing, utilization, and learning.
- Provide guidance on the analysis, consolidation, and adoption of generated knowledge and evidence-based interventions to inform policy and practices.
- Lead BMF in ensuring active presence and value addition within different policy dialogue platforms in-country, regionally, and internationally.
- Lead BMF’s participation in internal and external community of practices, dissemination, and learning forums.
Key Output 5: Support Business Development Initiatives
- Collaborate with the Head of Business Development Unit to establish strategic partnerships and continuous engagement with current and potential financial and technical partners.
- Sustain strategic engagement with Government, Development Partners, and relevant stakeholders through collaborative technical sessions related to business development/resource mobilization.
- Support the Business Development Unit in providing technical support during proposal development aligned to BMF and country priorities.
Key Output 6: Enhancing ICT Solutions into Health Programming
- Oversee the BMF’s Digital Health plan and implementation and ensure alignment with the BMF Strategic direction and country priorities.
- Provide strategic and technical guidance to innovative and digital solutions that facilitate efficient execution of strategic health interventions or initiatives with Government and private sector.
- Offer technical direction to effective utilization of digital platforms for efficient data management, analysis, and reporting.
- Oversee ICT architectural initiatives and innovations for the growth of BMF programs in the health sector.
- Operationalize existing and new strategic partnerships on digital health initiatives.
Subordinate Effectiveness
- Provide leadership by transferring skills and strategic direction to the team, fostering a strong, accountable, and motivated workforce.
- Guide the team toward achieving planned and desired results, while actively managing performance to ensure continuous growth and alignment with organizational goals.
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Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
- More than 10 years’ working experience in a relevant field with 5–7 years’ experience in a leadership/senior-level position.
- Strong grasp of organizational operations and strategic processes.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Sharp analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient in program and project management.
Mode of Application
For all interested candidates, please fill out the application form using the link below: Application Form – Director of Programs and Strategic Information Kindly attach the required documents as stated in the application form. The deadline for application is Monday, 1st September 2025.
BMF is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. BMF is committed to the principles of safeguarding in the workplace and will not tolerate any form of abuse, wherever it occurs or whoever is responsible. In the event of any abuse, you may report by submitting your complaints via http://whistleblow.mkapafoundation.or.tz/.
Released by: Chief Executive Officer, Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation.
This is Full-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
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