The Program Coordinator for Seaweed Socio-enterprise Project (SESEP) will lead the

implementation, coordination, and growth of this strategic initiative. The Coordinator will

oversee daily program operations, strengthen community participation, ensure quality

standards, and drive enterprise sustainability in line with the organization’s strategic objectives.

1. Program Planning and Implementation

• Develop annual and quarterly work plans for the Seaweed Socio-Enterprise Program.
• Coordinate program activities in alignment with the organization’s strategic goals and donor requirements.
• Ensure timely execution of program deliverables across all components.

2. Value Chain and Enterprise Development

• Strengthen seaweed production, processing, and marketing.
• Support value addition and product development to meet market standards.
• Facilitate linkages between farmers, cooperatives, and private sector buyers.

3. Community Engagement and Capacity Building

• Mobilize and train women and youth in seaweed farming techniques, entrepreneurship, and cooperative management.
• Build community ownership and leadership within the program.
• Promote financial literacy, VSLA/VICOBA groups, and business skills development.

4. Quality Assurance and Control

• Establish and monitor quality standards for seaweed production and processing.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental guidelines.
• Facilitate product certification processes where applicable.

5. Financial and Resource Management

• Prepare budgets, track expenditures, and ensure accountability.
• Monitor efficient use of resources in line with donor and ZMBF requirements.
• Support fundraising initiatives and resource mobilization strategies.

6. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning

• Collect and analyze program data to measure progress against targets.
• Document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.
• Prepare high-quality program reports for management, donors, and stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marine Science, Development Studies, Economics, or related field (Master’s degree is an added advantage).
• Minimum 3–5 years’ proven experience in program coordination, enterprise development, or value chain projects.
• Strong understanding of Zanzibar’s blue economy sector and women/youth empowerment

initiatives.

• Interpersonal Skills.

• Presentation skills

• Financial Risk Management

• Project management

• Microsoft Excel, office, PowerPoint

• Research and report writing

• Communication Skills