Executive Director Job Vacancy at CVPeople Tanzania

Executive Director Job Vacancy at CVPeople Tanzania

Position: Executive Director

CVPeople Tanzania | Full time

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | Posted on 04/04/2025

Responsibilities

OPERATIONS & FINANCES

Ensure that the organization adheres to all legal and financial responsibilities as it relates legal registration, tax payments, audits and other regulatory filings.
Maintain up-to-date member databases; internal and prospective member contact list, and marketing lists for member events
Develop monthly, quarterly and annual financial plans and reports, with Board of Directors (“Board”) input, to ensure that the Board and Membership are up-to-date on its financial status.
Present monthly and yearly financial reports with agreed KPls at Board meetings
Assist the Board with projects and management oversight e.g., relationship management, events, public policy, member recruitment, finances, and advocacy
Assist with and facilitate annual audits with the Chamber auditor
Handle relevant business correspondence and communication

MARKETING & MEMBER OUTREACH

Serve as the main point of contact – in person, phone, website,and email, for current and prospective members and prospective members’ issues and queries
Manage all communications with the membership and ensure that members’ queries and requests are addressed in a timely manner
Develop and execute plans to maintain or increase membership in organization
Maintain website, manage outreach to members and prospective members, send periodic newsletters/updates, and manage social media (Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Linkedln, etc.)

RELATIONSHIPS

Manage and maintain positive and credible relationship with key stakeholders such as:

EVENTS

Facilitate and organize all Client events, from large conferences and informal networking events to high-level roundtables, workshops, seminars and other social events
Secure sponsorships for events, as necessary

GROWTH STRATEGY

Identify, recruit, and capture new memberships to grow organization’s membership numbers and revenues
Identify important developments with respect to changes in the business environment and investment climate for inclusion in organization’s advocacy efforts and member services
Oversee the expansion of member services as the needs and administrative capacity of organization grow
Develop a Strategic Plan for each upcoming calendar year by December 15 of the prior year with input from the Board

ADVOCACY

Engage with U.S. and Tanzanian public and private sector on behalf of organization
Maintain strategic relationships with other local and international business and professional organizations
Lead public policy and advocacy efforts on behalf of organization
Draft and circulate policy briefs and white papers, as required by the Board and members

Knowledge and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, International Relations, Public Policy, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive experience in operations, finance, business development, or organizational management, preferably within a membership-based organization, chamber of commerce, or international NGO.
Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, event planning, and membership recruitment and retention.
Experience managing websites, newsletters, and social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, etc.).
Familiarity with donor reporting, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent the organization to high-level stakeholders.
Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Knowledge of Tanzanian business environment, regulatory landscape, and public-private sector dynamics.
Understanding of US–Tanzania trade and investment relations is highly desirable.

Executive Director Job Vacancy at CVPeople Tanzania