5 New NGO Jobs in Zanzibar

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A major recruitment opportunity has been announced for professionals interested in working on Early Childhood Development (ECD) programmes in Zanzibar. Big Win Philanthropy, in partnership with the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, is supporting the implementation of the Zanzibar Multisectoral Early Childhood Development Programme (ZM-ECDP) and is recruiting five key positions based in Zanzibar. 

The programme aims to help approximately 276,000 children aged 0–5 years access quality health, education, nutrition and social protection services by 2030. 

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Open Positions

The following vacancies are currently available in Zanzibar: 

1. Programme Manager

• Location: Zanzibar
• Senior leadership role overseeing programme implementation, financial management, donor reporting and multi-sector coordination.
• Requires at least 7 years of progressive programme management experience.
• Master's degree preferred. 

2. Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

• Location: Zanzibar
• Lead development of programme dashboards, performance monitoring frameworks and reporting systems.
• Requires 5–7 years of M&E and project management experience.
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills required. 

3. Programme Assistant

• Location: Zanzibar
• Supports programme coordination, reporting, logistics and stakeholder engagement.
• Suitable for professionals with at least 2 years of relevant programme support experience.

4. Grants & Partnership Officer

• Location: Zanzibar
• Manages donor relationships, partner engagement, reporting and funding opportunities.
• Requires 5–7 years of partnership management or donor relations experience. 

5. Socio-Behavioral Change Officer

• Location: Zanzibar
• Designs and implements evidence-based behaviour change initiatives focused on Early Childhood Development.
• Requires at least 5 years of relevant experience in behavioural sciences, community engagement or development programmes. 

Why These Jobs Matter

These positions provide an opportunity to contribute directly to one of Zanzibar's most ambitious child development initiatives. The programme is bringing together government institutions, development partners, NGOs and community stakeholders to improve outcomes for young children through integrated services. 

Professionals with backgrounds in:

• Programme Management
• Public Health
• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Development Studies
• Public Policy
• Behavioural Science
• Social Development
• Donor Programme Management

are encouraged to review the vacancies and application requirements carefully.

Application Deadline

Application Deadline: 18 August 2026 at 5:00 PM (EAT). 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted by email quoting the specific position title in the subject line. Candidates are required to provide a CV and additional supporting documents as specified for each role. 

About the Programme

Big Win Philanthropy is supporting the Government of Zanzibar in strengthening Early Childhood Development systems covering health, nutrition, education, child protection and social development. The initiative is coordinated through the Zanzibar Presidential Delivery Bureau and seeks to create measurable improvements in child wellbeing across the islands.