Executive Director At Msichana Initiative

Msichana Initiative is seeking a young Tanzanian woman leader to serve as its next Executive Director (ED). This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic, passionate, and visionary young feminist leader who understands the realities facing young women and girls in Tanzania and is committed to driving systemic change to realize Msichana’s vision of safeguarding girls’ rights and ensure girls enjoy recognition, dignity, and excel to their full potential. The ED will provide strategic leadership, oversee programmatic impact, strengthen financial sustainability, and lead a high-performing team. She will embody empathetic leadership, relational values, and integrity, ensuring that Msichana Initiative remains a bold, feminist, and youth-centered organization. The role will report directly to the Board.

Job Profile: Executive Director
Job Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

About Msichana Initiative

Msichana Initiative (MI) is a young women and feminist-led organization, centering young women’s voices in all organizational decisions. Working to advance gender equality through advocating for girls’ right to education, as a result, contributing to creating a society where girls’ rights are safeguarded, and girls enjoy recognition, dignity, and excel to their fullest potential. We employ feminist approaches and principles in implementing core agenda of economic empowerment, inspiring activism, and Sexual Reproductive Health Rights to inspire adolescent girls and female youth to shape their stories, build their agency, and determine their own future.

Our niche is in working with girls and young women directly, advocacy for gender-sensitive legal frameworks, and engagement with broader national and local women movements in catalyzing and sustaining feminist movement in Tanzania and beyond. Our mission is to challenge systemic barriers, influence policies, and create spaces where young women can thrive as changemakers. Rooted in feminist principles, intersectionality, and collective leadership, our work is transformative, inclusive, and driven by the lived experiences of young women in Tanzania. Foster a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and ethical leadership.

For more information, please visit www.msichana.or.tz.

Who We Are Looking For

Key Competencies & Values:

Young Tanzanian Woman Leader: A passionate, bold, and values-driven feminist leader who deeply understands the experiences of young women in Tanzania.
Strategic Thinker: Ability to envision and drive systemic change while ensuring organizational growth.
Empathetic Leadership: Leads with care, emotional intelligence, and commitment to feminist principles.
Relational Leader: Strong ability to build partnerships, collaborate, and foster movement-building efforts.
Integrity & Accountability: Demonstrates high ethical standards, transparency, and commitment to justice.

Qualifications & Experience:

A young Tanzanian woman leader (under 35 years preferred) with a strong background in feminist leadership, advocacy, and movement-building.
A minimum of 5-7 years of leadership experience in gender justice, women’s rights, or social justice work.
Proven experience in strategic leadership, program management, and feminist advocacy in Tanzania.
Strong track record in resource mobilization, financial management, and partnership-building.
Exceptional communication, public speaking, and movement-building skills.
A deep understanding of gender equality policies, intersectionality, and the feminist movement in Tanzania.
A Bachelor’s degree in Law, Gender Studies, Public Policy, International Development, or a related field (a Master’s degree is an added advantage).
Ability to engage in Kiswahili and English.

Key Responsibilities

Overall Responsibilities:

Lead Msichana Initiative with a clear vision, ensuring its work remains transformative, relevant, and impactful.
Oversee the implementation of programs, advocacy efforts, and initiatives that challenge systemic inequalities faced by young women and girls in Tanzania.
Build and sustain relationships with key stakeholders, including feminist movements, government agencies, donors, and grassroots organizations.

Terms and Conditions

Msichana Initiative offers an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply

Msichana Initiative is committed to feminist values and principles. We strongly encourage young Tanzanian women to apply, particularly those with lived experiences of the challenges our work seeks to address. Interested candidates should submit their application—CV, cover letter which includes a one-pager on “Your vision for feminist leadership in Tanzania,” and three references to [email protected] with the subject line “Executive Director Application—Msichana Initiative” by 27th May, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to an interview by early June 2025.