Background:

Youth Challenge International is accelerating youth innovation for good. Together with young leaders and innovators, we are creating a better future where people, planet and profit can thrive. We are going all in on the bold ideas, skills and ventures that will get us there. In over 30 countries, YCI has teamed up with young people and partner organizations to transform complex challenges into sustainable solutions; collectively, we learn fast, fail smart and turn insights into action. We believe that a better world can – and will – be built by the next generation.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of leadership experience in finance, operations, procurement, or human resources
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel and other accounting software
• Excellent written and verbal English proficiency
• Permanent resident or Citizen of Tanzania

Experience:

60 months

• 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.

• Strong command of Microsoft Excel and other accounting software
• Excellent written and verbal English proficiency

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of leadership experience in finance, operations, procurement, or human resources
• Permanent resident or Citizen of Tanzania