Knowledge Management and Grants Coordinator

BRAC Tanzania Finance Limited (BTFL) is the largest microfinance institution in Tanzania, providing financial services to low-income individuals, particularly women in rural areas, to promote self-employment and financial resilience.

Job Title: Knowledge Management and Grants Coordinator

Key Responsibilities:

Coordination with NGO:

• Work with the microfinance operations, digital, and product development teams for effective project implementation.
• Organize and attend coordination meetings with NGO counterparts, ensuring action-oriented agendas and follow-ups.
• Train and guide field staff on integrated program delivery.
• Resolve coordination issues between field staff and stakeholders.

Knowledge Management:

• Collaborate with the product, social performance, and digital teams to document insights and lessons learned.
• Share operational challenges and insights with management to support decision-making.
• Assist in creating high-quality knowledge products (e.g., case studies, blogs, reports).
• Act as the focal point for knowledge management, ensuring proper use of knowledge hubs.
• Manage and validate content in the country-specific knowledge hubs.
• Provide training to staff on knowledge hub usage and organize refresher sessions.
• Conduct annual learning surveys and drive culture shifts towards knowledge management.

Grant Management and Reporting:

• Represent microfinance in grant management meetings.
• Coordinate with teams (Finance, Operations, IT, Monitoring) for drafting financial and narrative reports.
• Ensure timely submission of high-quality grant reports.

Safeguarding:

• Ensure the safety of all team members from harm and exploitation.
• Promote safeguarding standards and reporting procedures across the organization.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or Development Studies.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in the development sector, preferably in microfinance.
• Technical Skills:
  • Knowledge of validating, storing, and managing digital knowledge content.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other knowledge management databases.
  • Ability to interpret financial data and prepare grant reports.
• Personal Attributes:
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and strategic thinking skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration abilities.
  • Experience working in cross-cultural environments.
  • Fluency in English (spoken and written).
  • Familiarity with microfinance is preferred.

How to Apply:

If you meet the above qualifications, submit your CV and cover letter via email to:
📧 recruitment.tanzania@brac.co.tz
Subject: Knowledge Management and Grants Coordinator

Application Deadline: 31st January 2025

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

BRAC Tanzania Finance Ltd is an equal opportunity employer committed to a discrimination-free workplace.