Empower JD - Business Administration Manager

Sep 13, 2026

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Role description for a Business Administration Manager position supporting the Swiss Development Corporation (SDC)-backed SET programme in Tanzania. The role is based in Morogoro and focuses on leading an administration team covering finance, administration, procurement/logistics, and HR. Responsibilities include budgeting, monthly expense monitoring, accounts and reconciliation approvals, compliance with Swisscontact and donor and Tanzanian legal requirements, performance assessment support, HR and office operations, procurement process adherence, logistics support, IT setup improvements, and expatriate work permit arrangements. Educational and experience requirements are specified along with application submission instructions.

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Management

Finance

Administration and Human Resource (HR)

Procurement and Logistics

Other tasks

Education & Qualifications

Submission

Job Description 9th Floor Tanzanite Park, Victoria, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | +255 758 [778 886 | info@empower.co.tz](778 886 | info@empower.co.tz) | Job Title
Business Administration Manager
Job Type
Full Time
Open to Expatriates
Only Open to Tanzanian Nationals
Minimum Requirements | Job Location
Morogoro
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Non-profits (NGO): 3 Years
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- | | Skills for Employment (SET) is a Swiss Development Corporation (SDC) supported programme implemented in Tanzania. It aims to enhance youth (self-employment for the Vocational Skills Development system. It supports the government and private sector stakeholders to expand access to quality training that matches the demand from both the economy and youth. The project improves relevance of labour market data for curriculum development, enhances the quality of vocational teachers through continuing professional development and provides access to tailor made practical vocational training for youth in particular for women including young mothers.
Swisscontact is currently looking for a Business Administration Manager , to be based in our offices in Morogoro.
Responsibilities | | | Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Team Leader , the Business Administration Manager will: Lead and guide the Business Administration team , which includes Finance , Administration , Procurement/Logistics and HR. Provide support and information on issues related to business administration to the implementation team to facilitate eﬃcient implementation. Ensure compliance of SET with Swisscontact and donor requirements as well as with the laws of Tanzania , especially regarding finance , HR , NGO/Govt requirements and procurement. Coach and support her direct subordinates to ensure capacity building and better performance in their functions. Follow Swisscontact’s rules and procedures such as the Code of Conduct (CoC) and Country Manual. Tasks Management; Manage SET’s business administration in accordance with its objectives and in line with agreed milestones and SC corporate principles. Provide professional advice to team members and partners and others in line with requirements. Manage the SET budget, in line with SC’s rules on financial management. Finance; Prepare the ﬁnancial yearly plan of operations and provides management with monthly expense monitoring reports to the plan based on inputs provided from team members. Review and approve the monthly accounts , approve the bank and cash reconciliations. Ensure that the ﬁnancial practices are in line with the Country Manual and immediately inform the Team Leader in case of exceptions to the processes. Support the accountant to ensure compliance and consistency. Administration and Human Resource (HR) Support the HR and Administration officer to ensure the smooth operation of the country office. Ensure that HR is following the prescribed procedures and immediately inform the Team Leader in case of exceptions to the processes. Jointly with the HR and Administration officer initiate and supervise the Performance Assessments. Ensure capacity development/training plan development following Performance Assessments. Work with the Team Leader to discuss and suggest revisions to job description and other internal HR policies. Procurement and Logistics Ensure that the procurement processes as set in the Country Manual are followed. Review and approves the inventory counts. Ensure the implementation team receive the adequate logistics support to implement their activities. Other tasks Ensure set-up and running of a suitable IT hard and software to better support the implementation of a

FAQs

Where is the Business Administration Manager position based, and for which program?

The position is based in the Swisscontact offices in Morogoro and supports the SET programme implemented in Tanzania.

What are the core responsibilities of the Business Administration Manager?

They lead the business administration team across finance, administration, procurement/logistics, and HR; manage the SET budget and monthly reporting; ensure compliance with Swisscontact, donor, and Tanzanian laws; and support HR performance assessments and capacity development.

How should candidates apply and by when?

Candidates must submit a CV and a motivation letter/cover letter in English with three referees to recruitment.set@swisscontact.org by 17:00 (EAT) on 31st August 2022, including the expected monthly gross salary in TSH.

Sep 13, 2026

Uploaded by Fez