3 Job Opportunities at Tabono Consult Tanzania

Sales & Marketing Manager - 1 Post, MEL Officer - 1 Posts, Finance & Admin Assistant - 1 Post Date Posted: 01/10/2025

Tabono Consult was set up in 2020 amid the Covid19 crisis with a core purpose of providing expert HR services to small and medium sized businesses as and when needed.

It is clear to us that businesses of all sizes can face significant HR challenges some as a result of lack of adequate and accurate information on Employment and labour laws. Others face time constraint in performing endless administrative responsibilities which moves part of the focus from effectively implementing their business strategies.

We cater to your unique business needs using existing and tailor made solutions.

Sales & Marketing Manager - 1 Post

Key Outputs

• Deliver consistent revenue growth by meeting and exceeding agreed sales targets.
• Acquire new clients while strengthening relationships to ensure long-term retention and account growth.
• Enhance the company’s Tanzania’s market visibility through impactful marketing campaigns, partnerships, and industry presence.
• Ensure operational excellence by delivering pitches, campaigns, and activations on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Provide accurate forecasts and performance reports with clear insights and recommendations for management.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales

• Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities across brands, agencies, and partners.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to drive retention and long-term growth.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of pitches, proposals, and negotiations.
• Consistently achieve and exceed revenue targets through structured pipeline management.

Marketing & Brand Growth

• Develop and execute marketing strategies to strengthen the company’s presence in the market of Tanzania.
• Stay plugged into cultural trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities to keep the company relevant.
• Represent the company at industry events, networking forums, and thought-leadership platforms.
• Collaborate with regional teams to align campaigns, share insights, and amplify the company’s brand.

Operational & Team Collaboration

• Work closely with creative, production, and client service teams to ensure excellent project delivery.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and reporting for sales and marketing activities.
• Ensure a seamless link between client expectations, internal execution, and delivery excellence.

Reporting & Accountability

• Maintain accurate sales forecasts, pipelines, and performance dashboards.
• Track ROI on marketing initiatives and recommend improvements where needed.
• Provide regular updates to senior management with insights and strategic recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s sales processes, standards, and ethical practices.

What We’re Looking For

• 3-5 years’ experience in sales, marketing, or business development (preferably in brand, media, or agency environments).
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and growing client accounts.
• Strong financial awareness; comfortable with budgets, margins, and forecasting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a natural ability to connect with clients.
• A self-starter with grit, drive, and ambition to grow our clients company in the Tanzanian market.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and resourceful in fast-paced environments. Plugged into cultural trends with a finger on the pulse of what’s next.

MEL Officer - 1 Posts

Key duties and Responsibilities

Monitoring;

• Oversee and execute M&E activities with a particular focus on results and impacts as well as in lesson learnt
• Coordinate the development of monitoring and evaluation framework, MEL plan included in accordance with the overall strategic plan
• Facilitate an efficient Management Information System to enable systematic and efficient reporting
• Develop and maintain monitoring and reporting systems for the Strategic plan and projects-based reporting (NORAD, SDC, EU projects)
• Conduct monitoring and support visits to facilitate smooth implementation of EU project activities.
• Prepare and review monitoring tools for data collection
• Provide technical support and training on MEL and MIS to Secretariat staff.
• Evaluation;
• Supervise the implementation of baseline assessments, surveys, mid-term and end line evaluations of the strategic plan and projects including the Education Out Loud and European Union projects as an integral part of the MEL system
• Develop ToRs for specific evaluation and supervise consultants to implement evaluations required for evaluating PF interventions and strategic plan.
• Conduct pre and post training evaluations during training and capacity building sessions to assess knowledge change and gaps to best inform programs.

Reporting and Documentation;

• Ensure reporting adheres to M&E Framework
• Review reports uploaded in the MIS system
• Ensure data quality of the reports in the MIS system
• Consolidate mid and Annual progress reports
• Coordinate the preparation of donor reports for specific projects
• Identify and document case stories on the advocacy work
• Consolidate quarterly reports to NGOs registrar

Planning;

• Prepare MEL work plan and budget for the supported projects.
• Assist program team to develop annual work plans to adhere to the strategic plan.
• Review semiannual plans to track the progress in implementation of the annual plans.

Learning;

• Coordinate review meetings to facilitate learning within the secretariat and the network. These includes the semiannual and annual program reviews
• Ensure documentation and dissemination of lessons learned throughout the year
• Identify gaps in existing MIS systems and propose solutions to improve the system.
• Share learning from MEL process with the secretariat staff and the network in their advocacy work.
• Organize learning sessions to promote learning culture and best practices
• Others Enhance capacity of PF members on results‐oriented programming and Outcome Mapping approach to monitoring and evaluation.
• Assist program managers in developing realistic monitoring plans that capture quantitative and qualitative data to report on performance, outcomes and results.
• Support the EOL and EU project activities implementation
• Participate in regular (weekly and monthly) project meetings to discuss progress implementation approaches
• Work in collaboration with external organizations where required.
• Support program team in proposal write up and project designing

Key Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in social science, Research /Monitoring and evaluation or a related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in designing and implementing monitoring, evaluation and learning systems
• Demonstrated ability in leading the monitoring, evaluation and Learning activities.
• Experience in designing survey tools, data collection, statistical analysis, qualitative methodology.
• Experience using statistical software packages or databases. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel in particular.
• Previous experience working in a similar organizational context.
• Experience and understanding of effective dissemination and communication of research/evaluation findings within both internal and external organizational settings.

Finance & Admin Assistant - 1 Post

Key Responsibilities

Finance Support

• Process and record day-to-day financial transactions in line with PF’s financial guidelines and IPSAS standards.
• Prepare payment vouchers, journals, reconciliations, and ensure supporting documents are complete, authorized, and filed properly.
• Support cash flow management including petty cash handling, bank deposits, withdrawals, and reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management, donors, and statutory bodies.
• Ensure statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF, WCF, SDL, VAT, etc.) are accurately calculated, deducted, and remitted on time.
• Assist in budget formulation, and tracking for projects and organization funds; highlight variances to the Finance & Administration Manager.
• Support in the preparation of audit schedules and provide documentation for internal and external audits.
• Administration Support
• Provide logistical support for workshops, board meetings, and events, including venue booking, travel arrangements, and documentation.
• Maintain updated staff leave records, contracts, and HR files in compliance with PF’s HR policies.
• Manage office supplies, equipment, and service contracts (utilities, security, cleaning, repairs, insurance)
• Support procurement processes, ensuring adherence to PF’s procurement policy and donor requirements.
• Assist in maintaining asset registers and ensuring regular updates, tagging, and condition monitoring.
• Compliance & Systems
• Support the implementation of PF’s internal control systems and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Ensure all financial and administrative processes comply with Tanzanian laws (Labour, Tax, NGO Act) and donor contracts.
• Contribute to the maintenance and updating of PF’s MIS (Management Information System) with accurate finance and HR data.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in finance and administration, preferably in an NGO or donor-funded project like, EU and USAID
• Familiarity with IPSAS, Final Accounts, Tanzanian tax/statutory compliance, and NGO regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and use of Management Information system (e.g., QuickBooks, Tally, or similar) and Microsoft Office (Advance Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and commitment to transparency.
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili, both spoken and written.