FUNDRAISING & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR – Moshi (Full-time, On-site)

Written By Michael Mwakalundwa (Senior Communications Officer)

POSITION 2: FUNDRAISING & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR – Moshi (Full-time, On-site)

Reports to: Executive Director

Supervises: Volunteer Supervisor, Content Creator, Database Manager

Location: Moshi, Tanzania

Role Purpose

To lead and coordinate Amani’s communications, public visibility, community engagement, and fundraising campaigns, ensuring that Amani’s impact is effectively communicated, donors are engaged, and awareness of the issues facing street children is raised. This role will help bring our story to donors, the public, media, and the broader community in Tanzania and abroad.

Key Responsibilities

1. Communications & Storytelling

· Develop and maintain a communications strategy that captures, amplifies, and shares Amani’s impact stories, child success stories, and project outcomes.

· Manage all external communication channels: website content, social media platforms, newsletters, print materials.

·  Produce high quality, emotionally resonant content (written, photo, video) to engage stakeholders.

2. Fundraising Campaigns & Donor Support

·   Plan and implement fundraising campaigns (digital, direct mail, events) targeting new and existing donors.

·  Prepare donor reports (narrative & financial), updates, thank-you communications, to ensure good stewardship and retention of donors

3. Community & Media Relations

· Build and sustain relationships with local media, journalists, and community influencers to increase visibility of Amani’s mission.

· Coordinate community events, awareness days, fundraising events, open houses, etc.

·  Represent Amani in local forums, public speaking engagements, and partnerships.

4. Monitoring, Data & Accountability

·  Maintain an up-to-date donor database and communication tracker.

· Monitor performance of campaigns and adjust strategies based on metrics (e.g., reach, donation conversion, engagement).

· Ensure quality control of all communications content, consistent branding, accuracy, and alignment with Amani’s values.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in communications, fundraising, or outreach, ideally within NGOs or child welfare organizations.

  • Strong writing, editing, storytelling ability; ability to translate impact into compelling narratives.

  • Experience with digital media tools, social media campaigns, content creation (video/photo).

  • Experience in events planning and media relations.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field; post-graduate studies a bonus.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to engage with children, families, donors, media, staff.

  • Must be based in or willing to relocate to Moshi, with a commitment to staying for at least 2 years.

Why Join Amani?

·   Be part of a proven organization with 20+ years of impact, rescuing over 250 children annually. Amanikids

· Opportunities to grow professionally in a mission-driven, values-centered environment.

·  Work where every day you will see direct impact: in children rescued, lives changed, and communities uplifted.

·  Strong organizational support: dedicated teams, proven approaches, good systems in place

How to Apply

Please submit the following by email only to recruitment@amanikids.org:

      i.  Cover letter explaining how your experience, skills, values, and motivations make you well suited to the role (specify clearly whether you are applying for Position 1 or Position 2).

     ii. Detailed CV including contact details of three referees (one being a direct supervisor).

    iii. Optional: Samples/links to previous communications or fundraising work (e.g. reports, campaign materials, writing samples).

Deadline for applications: 20th October 2025 before 1800HRS

Michael Mwakalundwa (Senior Communications Officer)
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