The Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation (BMF) is a non-profit Trust, established in 2006 with the vision towards healthy lives and well-being for all, in Tanzania and the rest of Africa. Its strategic mission is to innovate sustainable and resilient health and related system solutions for equitable health outcomes. BMF’s Vision and Mission can be achieved through empowered workforce, which is self-motivated, committed to growth and integrity, and the one who seeks excellence in execution. BMF seeks for innovative, self-driven, dynamic, and competent qualified candidates to fill the vacancies below:
Head of Business Development and Partnership Unit
Chief Executive Officer
CEO’s Office
BMF Headquarters - Dar es Salaam
The Head of Business Development and Partnerships will play a critical role in driving the Mkapa Foundation’s mission forward by cultivating relationships, securing resources, and ensuring the foundation's sustainability.
Develop business strategies by working closely with senior leadership to craft and implement the foundation's business development strategy, ensuring alignment with the foundation’s mission and objectives.
Identify growth opportunities by researching and identifying new opportunities for the foundation to expand its impact, whether through new funding sources, partnerships, or innovative programs.
Build and manage strategic partnerships by forging strong, sustainable partnerships with key stakeholders, including government bodies, local and international NGOs, private sector companies, and community organizations.
Collaborate with Development partners by establishing collaborations with institutions, international donors, philanthropists and development agencies to leverage resources and expertise for the foundation's initiatives.
Stakeholder Engagement by engaging with a diverse group of stakeholders to create value-driven collaborations, ensuring mutual benefits for all parties involved.
Lead Fundraising Initiatives/efforts to secure funding through grants, donations, sponsorships, and other income-generating activities. This includes working with international donors, foundations, and private-sector partners.
Oversee the development of compelling grant proposals and funding applications to secure resources for ongoing and new projects.
Diversify funding streams by exploring and implementing new ways to raise funds, including partnerships with the private sector, social enterprises, or creating income-generating programs.
Represent the Foundation by serving as the face of the organization in public forums, conferences, and meetings, promoting the foundation's mission and vision to potential partners and donors.
Advocate for the Foundation’s mission/work and its impact in addressing key social issues (e.g., health, education, community development) by building relationships with policymakers, influencers, and other organizations.
Collaborate on Program design by working with the program teams to design initiatives that address critical community needs, ensuring these programs are aligned with the foundation’s mission and objectives.
Monitor and evaluate Partnerships by ensuring that partnerships and collaborations are effectively implemented and delivering the desired outcomes, assessing the impact of joint projects and initiatives.
Lead and manage a team focused on business development, partnerships, and fundraising. Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the team’s success in meeting objectives.
Cross-functional collaboration with other departments (e.g., finance, operations, communications) to ensure a coordinated approach to resource mobilization and partnership management.
Monitor and report on partnership activities and funding use, ensuring transparency and compliance with both local and international regulations.
Provide regular updates to the Management and later to the Board, stakeholders, and donors on the progress of business development, partnership outcomes, and financial growth.
Master’s degree in international development, Business Administration, Marketing, Communication or related field is preferred.
At least ten (10) years demonstrated professional experience in strategic partnerships and fundraising from major government donors, multilateral agencies, corporate donors, foundations/philanthropists and/or private sector.
Strong networking skills, particularly ability to build relationships across various sectors, including government, business, and civil society as well as internally to form productive working relationships across different departments and Units.
Experience or understanding of social enterprise will be an added advantage.
Strong leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to think strategically and develop innovative solutions to achieve the foundation's mission.
For all interested candidates, kindly fill in the application form via the following links:
Kindly attach the required documents as stated in the application form.
The deadline for application is 23rd December 2025
BMF is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. Women are also encouraged to apply.
BMF is committed to the principles of safeguarding in workplace and will not tolerate any form of abuse, wherever it occurs or whoever is responsible. In the event of any abuse, you may report by submitting your complains via http://whistleblow.mkapafoundation.or.tz/
RELEASED BY:
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, BENJAMIN WILLIAM MKAPA FOUNDATION
12 December 2025