WomenCraft National Director Job Vacancy in Ngara, Tanzania

WomenCraft Social Enterprise is seeking a dynamic
and highly motivated Director who will provide guidance to its staff and
artisans and will continue to strengthen the operations of the enterprise. This
position is open to Tanzanian/East Africans only.

• Establish specific action plans for projects
  outlined in the Work Plan;
• Ensure that standard operating procedures are
  being followed by all staff;
• Develop, track and monitor project objectives
  and deliverables as outlined in the Work Plan;
• Work in partnership with Artisan Advisory
  Council to set-up a realistic timeline and action plan for artisan
  ownership and profit sharing;
• Coordinate with Advisory Board and consultants
  to acquire feedback and advice and to carry out product development,
  strategic planning, marketing, training and program evaluation efforts, as
  needed.

• Manage and support artisan leaders and
  carefully regulate the addition of new artisan members;
• Reinforce human resources systems according to
  Staff Policy and Procedure Manual;
• Manage WomenCraft’s daily operations by
  supervising all national staff and overseeing international staff and
  interns/volunteers;

• Oversee the development of new products,
  adhering to product design Standard Operating Procedures to ensure high
  standards are met in the introduction of new product designs;
• Oversee order fulfillment process and ensure
  high standards are being met in: initial order intake, order processing,
  packaging, shipping and customer receipt;
• Oversee the implementation, management, and
  tracking of budgets, working closely with the accountant to produce timely
  quarterly reports, monitor cash flows and ensure proper financial
  management;

• Build relationships with local service
  providers who can deliver social services to WomenCraft’s members and
  their families, including education, life skills and health care;
• Represent WomenCraft to external audiences and
  donor(s).

• Tanzanian/East African Nationals only eligible
  to apply;
• Able to commit to living in Ngara – a rural
  area of Tanzania – for at least 3 years;
• A creative self-starter with strong
  management, leadership and training skills;
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili; some
  Kihangaza, Kirundi and Kinyarwanda preferred;
• Proficiency in Windows Operating Systems and
  Microsoft Office suite;
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving
  skills;
• Ability to lead and train a multi-cultural and
  diverse team;
• Excellent written and oral communication
  skills;
• Experience with project planning,
  administration and management;
• Experience in community outreach and women’s
  socio-economic development;
• Experience with managing budgets;
• Ability to conceive big ideas while still
  focusing on the details necessary for their successful implementation.