Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company 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 innovate sustainable and resilient health and related system solutions for equitable health outcomes. BMF’s Vision and Mission can be achieved through empowered workforce, which is self-motivated, committed to growth and integrity, and the one who seeks excellence in execution.

Responsibilities or duties

1. Strategy Development and Implementation

Develop and implement the foundation’s business development strategy, ensuring alignment with the foundation’s mission and objectives.

Identify growth opportunities by researching and identifying new opportunities for the foundation to expand its impact, whether through new funding sources, partnerships, or innovative programs.

2. Partnership Building and Relationship Management

Forge strong, sustainable partnerships with key stakeholders, including government bodies, local and international NGOs, private sector companies, and community organizations.

Establish collaborations with international donors, philanthropists, and development agencies to leverage resources and expertise.

Engage with a diverse group of stakeholders to create value-driven collaborations, ensuring mutual benefits.

3. Fundraising and Resource Mobilization

Lead efforts to secure funding through grants, donations, sponsorships, and other income-generating activities. This includes working with international donors, foundations, and private-sector partners.

Oversee the development of compelling grant proposals and funding applications.

Diversify funding streams by exploring and implementing new ways to raise funds, including partnerships with the private sector, social enterprises, or creating income-generating programs.

4. Networking and Advocacy

Serve as the face of the organization in public forums, conferences, and meetings, promoting the foundation’s mission and vision to potential partners and donors.

Advocate for the Foundation’s mission/work and its impact by building relationships with policymakers, influencers, and other organizations.

5. Program Development and Impact Assessment

Work with program teams to design initiatives that address critical community needs, ensuring these programs are aligned with the foundation’s mission and objectives.

Monitor and evaluate Partnerships, ensuring that collaborations are effectively implemented and delivering the desired outcomes.

6. Organizational Leadership and Team Management

Lead and manage a team focused on business development, partnerships, and fundraising.

Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the team’s success.

Cross-functional collaboration with other departments to ensure a coordinated approach.

7. Reporting and Compliance

Monitor and report on partnership activities and funding use, ensuring transparency and compliance.

Provide regular updates to the Management, Board, stakeholders, and donors on the progress of business development, partnership outcomes, and financial growth.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Skills and Qualifications

Experience needed

At least ten (10) years demonstrated professional experience in strategic partnerships and fundraising from major government donors, multilateral agencies, corporate donors, foundations/philanthropists and/or private sector.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

BMF seeks for innovative, self-driven, dynamic, and competent qualified candidates to fill the vacancy below: –

• Develop and implement the foundation’s business development strategy, ensuring alignment with the foundation’s mission and objectives.
• Identify growth opportunities by researching and identifying new opportunities for the foundation to expand its impact, whether through new funding sources, partnerships, or innovative programs.
• Forge strong, sustainable partnerships with key stakeholders, including government bodies, local and international NGOs, private sector companies, and community organizations.
• Establish collaborations with international donors, philanthropists, and development agencies to leverage resources and expertise.
• Engage with a diverse group of stakeholders to create value-driven collaborations, ensuring mutual benefits.
• Lead efforts to secure funding through grants, donations, sponsorships, and other income-generating activities. This includes working with international donors, foundations, and private-sector partners.
• Oversee the development of compelling grant proposals and funding applications.
• Diversify funding streams by exploring and implementing new ways to raise funds, including partnerships with the private sector, social enterprises, or creating income-generating programs.
• Serve as the face of the organization in public forums, conferences, and meetings, promoting the foundation’s mission and vision to potential partners and donors.
• Advocate for the Foundation’s mission/work and its impact by building relationships with policymakers, influencers, and other organizations.
• Work with program teams to design initiatives that address critical community needs, ensuring these programs are aligned with the foundation’s mission and objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate Partnerships, ensuring that collaborations are effectively implemented and delivering the desired outcomes.
• Lead and manage a team focused on business development, partnerships, and fundraising.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the team’s success.
• Cross-functional collaboration with other departments to ensure a coordinated approach.
• Monitor and report on partnership activities and funding use, ensuring transparency and compliance.
• Provide regular updates to the Management, Board, stakeholders, and donors on the progress of business development, partnership outcomes, and financial growth.

• Strong networking skills, particularly ability to build relationships across various sectors.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and develop innovative solutions.

• Master’s degree in international development, Business Administration, Marketing, Communication or related field is preferred.
• At least ten (10) years demonstrated professional experience in strategic partnerships and fundraising from major government donors, multilateral agencies, corporate donors, foundations/philanthropists and/or private sector.
• Experience or understanding of social enterprise will be an added advantage.