Title: Country Manager, Tanzania
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
Location: Tanzania
The Country Manager, Tanzania, is a member of the Leadership Team and works closely with the COO and other members of the Leadership Team to advance Solar Sister’s vision, mission, and objectives.
Specifically, the Country Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and effective implementation of Solar Sister’s strategy and priorities in Tanzania. The role provides leadership to the country team, oversees program and operational performance, and builds relationships with key stakeholders to support Solar Sister’s growth and impact in Tanzania.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Strategic and operational leadership
- Implement Solar Sister’s Tanzania strategy and annual priorities in collaboration with the COO
- Lead day-to-day country operations and ensure delivery of impact.
- Identify and address operational challenges and opportunities
2. Team leadership
- Lead, support, and develop the Tanzania team to deliver strong performance
- Set clear expectations, promote accountability, and foster positive team culture
- Support staff performance, development and retention
3. Financial & Compliance Management
- Manage the country budget and ensure effective use of resources
- Ensure compliance with organisational policies, SOPs and other relevant guidelines
- Monitor financial and operational performance
4. Program Implementation
- Ensure effective implementation of programmes and activities across Tanzania
- Oversee sales, programme and operational performance, identify gaps and drive improvements
- Use data to monitor performance, identify gaps, and drive improvements
6. External Relationships
- Represent Solar Sister Tanzania and build strong relationships with government, donors, partners, and other stakeholders
- Identify and strengthen partnerships that support Solar Sister’s growth and impact
7. Culture & Communication
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement
- Ensure clear and effective communication across Tanzania and the Solar Sister leadership team
8. Other Responsibilities
Undertake other responsibilities as reasonably required to support the effective delivery of Solar Sister’s strategy and country objectives.
The ideal candidate will have the following personal and professional competencies and characteristics:
A Passion for the Mission
a. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for women’s economic empowerment and clean energy access and share the belief that everyone everywhere deserves access to clean energy to power their lives.
b. This individual will bring a deep appreciation for the complex challenges facing Solar Sister and an excitement to be part of a team that is focused on identifying creative and strategic solutions to ensure Solar Sister continues to thrive.
c. We are looking for a leader who believes coaching and team development is a core function of their role and loves to see their people succeed in new & challenging ways.
Operational Acumen
d. With an entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset, the ideal candidate will bring deep experience running and scaling complex operations, preferably in the energy sector
e. The ideal candidate will be required to transition seamlessly between the “big picture” and minutiae, applying strong quantitative and analytical skills, diving deep into the details, and presenting complex operational information to constituents with varying levels of expertise.
Lead with integrity
f. The ideal candidate lives our Solar Sister values of Sisterhood, Trust, and Grit. The Candidate will thrive in our culture, with a focus on solution-seeking, a natural love of learning, and curiosity.
g. As the leader of our in-country organizational culture, you will create a positive and productive workplace. One that values hard work, feedback, continuous learning, inclusion, and commitment to our work.
Understand our model
h. Solar Sister is a social enterprise operating a hybrid model. We’re a nonprofit organization with a business-minded approach; i.e we use a commercial strategy to achieve social impact.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Degree in Business, Operations Management, or a related field
- At least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
- Flexibility and willingness to do a wide range of tasks
- Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to prioritize tasks, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Travel required within Tanzania up to 30% of the time
Compensation
Annual Gross Salary of between TZS 48,000,000 and TZS 54,000,000. In addition, Solar Sister offers a generous benefits package, 20 days of PTO, a 2-week office closure in December, and a flexible work environment. Candidates will usually start at the lower end of the range.
How to apply
Interested candidates should send their résumé and cover letter, describing why they are the best fit for the role, to jobs@solarsister.org. Please include “Country Manager, Tanzania ” in the subject line. Applications close on Monday, 31st August 2026 at 11:59 pm EAT.
Solar Sister values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Solar Sister is an equal-opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without consideration of race, color, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.