We Are Hiring: Assistant to the Executive Director

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Deadline: 11 August 2025

Twaweza East Africa is looking for a highly organised, proactive, and committed individual to join our team as Assistant to the Executive Director. In this key role, you will provide high-level support to the Executive Director, helping her manage a dynamic workload and ensuring smooth internal coordination. You will:

• Manage the Executive Director’s schedule and workload, including travel and meetings

• Coordinate and document senior team meetings

• Review key documents for quality and completeness

• Facilitate effective communication between the ED’s office and staff or partners

What We’re Looking For
You are someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is eager to learn, and values integrity. We’re especially interested in candidates with:

• A relevant first degree

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar or relevant role

• Excellent writing and communication skills in English and Kiswahili

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks independently

How to Apply
To apply, send the following documents in Word or PDF format to recruitment@twaweza.org:

• Your CV (max 4 pages)

• A cover letter explaining your interest in working with Twaweza

• Two samples of professional writing (e.g., minutes, reports, memos)

• Contact details for three referees

Use this subject line: [Your Name] – Assistant to the Executive Director

Read the full job profile here for more information. 

Twaweza is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender equality. We warmly encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

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