Grants and Partnership Director – Volunteer

Job Title: Grants and Partnership Director – Volunteer

Location: Dar es Salaam
Reports To: Acting CEO
Employment Type: Volunteer
Application Deadline: 10^th of June 2025

About Women Now

Women Now (WoN) is a women-led organization based in Tanzania, dedicated to empowering women by promoting economic independence, improving access to healthcare, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), and advancing social justice. Through a range of programs and initiatives, the organization provides women with the skills, resources, and support necessary to achieve financial self-sufficiency, enhance their well-being, and overcome societal challenges.

Job Summary

Women Now (WoN) is seeking a Grants and Partnerships Director to lead and oversee our grants portfolio, ensuring effective management and strategic partnerships. The Director will be responsible for donor compliance, timely reporting, and coordination of the full grant lifecycle, including proposal development. A key aspect of the role is building staff capacity in grants management. Additionally, the Director will cultivate and manage partnerships with donors, international NGOs (INGOs), and local NGOs to enhance collaboration and advance WoN’s mission.

Key Roles and Responsibilities.

Grants Management (40%)

• Ensure transparent and compliant grants management in line with WoN’sand donor policies and procedures.
• Work with program teams to monitor grants, ensuring timely financial projections and reporting using WoN’stemplates and systems.
• Conduct monthly reviews of grant performance against targets (budget and programmatic goals).
• Maintain effective grant tracking systems, documentation, and compliance measures.
• Oversee the full grant lifecycle, including opening and close-out processes.

Proposal Development & Reporting (30%)

• Lead and support the development of concept notes and proposals in coordination with program teams.
• Ensure compliance with WoN’sand donor regulations in all proposals and reports.
• Conduct first reviews of draft proposals (narrative and budget) before submission.
• Coordinate and review donor reports (narrative and financial) for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain a grants and reporting tracker to ensure deadlines are met.
• Draft and review agreements (MOUs, contracts) in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Ensure timely submission of donor reports and modifications.

Budget & Financial Oversight (10%)

• Support finance and program teams in budget development and donor reporting.
• Facilitate review of financial and programmatic reports before final submission.

Data Management & Compliance (20%)

• Maintain and update due diligence records, grant registers, and partnership documents.
• Ensure proper archiving of grants, MOUs, and donor agreements.
• Keep an organized database of all active and closed awards for audit readiness.

Qualifications &Experience

• University degree in International Development, Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field relevant to humanitarian and development work.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in grants management, partnerships, or a similar role within an NGO/INGO, preferably with a focus on women’s rights, gender equality, or any of our core sectors.
• Proven experience working with institutional donors (e.g., UN, EU, USAID, foundations) and familiarity with funding mechanisms, compliance, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of partnership management, due diligence processes, and oversight.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with grants management software.
• Familiarity with donor reporting platforms and partnership-related due diligence tools.
• Fluent in English (excellent written and verbal skills).
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, building strong relationships with internal teams, donors, and local partners.

Core Competencies:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to coordinate effectively under pressure while maintaining a positive approach.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position.

Application Process

Submit your Resume/CV and your motivation for this role to info@womenowtz.org