Operations and Finance Manager Job Opportunity at Youth Challenge International (YCI)

October 9, 2025 Zanzibar

Job Type: Full Time
Location: Unguja, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Posted On: October 9, 2025
Category: Finance and Operations Jobs

Job Overview

Youth Challenge International (YCI) is seeking an experienced and passionate Operations and Finance Manager to oversee financial performance, procurement, human resources, and operations for the HerStart: Innovate the Future program in Zanzibar. This role is ideal for a strategic, detail-oriented professional eager to make a global impact through youth innovation and gender equality initiatives.

Position Details

Position Title: Operations and Finance Manager
Contract Length: 1 Year (Renewable)
Commitment: Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Compensation: 3,600,000 TZS gross/month + Health Benefits
Start Date: November 2025

About Youth Challenge International (YCI)

Youth Challenge International (YCI) is accelerating youth innovation for good by working with young leaders and organizations to create sustainable solutions where people, planet, and profit thrive.
Through initiatives such as HerStart: Innovate the Future, YCI provides entrepreneurship and leadership training, mentorship, and seed funding for young women in Tanzania, Ghana, and Uganda.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

  • Oversee organizational systems, policies, and procurement processes.
  • Ensure compliance with local NGO and company regulations.
  • Support human resources functions including contracts, onboarding, and performance management.
  • Co-lead health, safety, and security risk management for all staff and volunteers.
  • Coordinate logistics for volunteer arrivals, accommodation, and visas.

Financial Management

  • Coordinate financial administration and ensure compliance with donor regulations.
  • Prepare and submit financial reports and manage project budgets.
  • Oversee annual budgeting and ensure adherence to work plans.
  • Identify financial risks and ensure compliance with national regulatory requirements.

Technical Support and Training

  • Provide technical training on finance, operations, and HR procedures.
  • Support daily project management and quality assurance.
  • Collaborate with partners and volunteers to strengthen financial and operational capacity.

Volunteer Management

  • Supervise and mentor international volunteers to ensure professional growth and program impact.

Skills and Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in finance, operations, procurement, or HR.
  • Strong understanding of organizational accounting and financial systems.
  • Experience in sustainable community development or international NGOs.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
  • Must be a Tanzanian citizen or permanent resident (preference for Zanzibar residents).

Commitment to Safeguarding

YCI upholds a zero-tolerance policy toward sexual exploitation and abuse. All employees must sign and adhere to YCI’s Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy and Code of Conduct.

How to Apply

Submit your CV and cover letter as a single PDF document (maximum 4 pages) titled:
“First Name Last Name – Operations and Finance Manager, Zanzibar”

📩 Apply via: rnzali@yci.org
🕓 Application Deadline: October 31, 2025

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.

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