Fundraising & Partnerships Manager

About Wezesha

Wezesha, meaning “Empower” in Swahili, is a digital health non-profit with offices in the US and Tanzania. Our vision is to create a world where citizens and governments build high quality public services together. We’re on a mission to empower and connect citizens and governments to transform public services through digital engagement platforms.. We have begun this mission in the health sector in Tanzania. We are supporting the Government to develop a digital feedback service for citizens using healthcare facilities. This service provides healthcare decision-makers with actionable insights into care quality to influence management decision-making and drive improvements in service delivery.

We are inspired by rigorous academic research which shows that citizen feedback can deliver significant improvements in health outcomes. Over the next 3-years our goal is to support the government to scale the platform nationally, embed it within the government healthcare system and expand into two new markets and sectors. Our vision is to become a valued digital health partner elevating the voices of citizens across multiple countries and impacting the lives of hundreds of millions of people.

Our team brings together diverse experiences across tech, government, public health, social enterprises and business. We are supported by international partners, world-leading academics and organisations focused on government innovation. We value innovative thinking and inclusive decision-making. We believe professional development is achieved through a mindset of adaptability, ownership and getting things done.

Position Overview

As a Fundraising & Partnerships Manager you will work closely with the CEO of the organisation and lead the prospecting, proposal generation, due diligence, grants management, and reporting to our funding partners. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, organised, adaptable, and have excellent writing skills.

Key Responsibilities

Prospecting and proposal generation

Sourcing: Build and manage a pipeline of partners and fundraising opportunities by researching, identifying and prioritising opportunities
Tracking: Manage the organisation’s funder and relationship management tool, ensuring consistent updates and follow-ups
Relationship building: Support the CEO’s partner engagement activities while also building and maintaining relationships with previous and potential funding partners
Strategy: Develop concepts for funding proposals and budgets that align with both our strategy and that of the funder.
Writing: Lead writing, and preparation of proposals, budgets from start to finish, ensure timeline submission
Due diligence: Oversee due diligence requests from potential partners, developing all necessary materials

Grants management and reporting

Monitoring: Monitor progress against grant deliverables (outputs, outcomes, budget) with Finance and Program teams
Relationship management: Support the CEO to provide clear and engaging updates to partners through the grant life cycle
Reporting: Maintain a reporting calendar and ensure that all reports are submitted on time

Qualifications

Vision and values: Passionate about our vision and our organizational values.
Leadership and ownership: Demonstrated ability to deliver in positions of organizational responsibility and leadership. Able to independently plan, drive forward and manage day-to-day responsibilities.
“Growth mindset”: Consistently demonstrates the desire to grow professionally. Being willing to provide, request, and receive feedback and coaching.
Communication: Clear and proactive both verbal and written communication.
Written communication: Excellent written communication skills with a focus on fundraising proposal development and report writing
Organisation skills: Exceptional organisation, attention to accuracy and detail
Fundraising experience (preferred): Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising and experience with grant writing

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, and cover letter (both in one document) detailing their relevant experience, to careers@wezesha.or.tz by 29th November 2024 with the subject line: Fundraising & Partnerships Manager. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Wezesha is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.