Partnership Coordinator

About this role

Blue Ventures is seeking a Partnership Coordinator to support the strategic growth and management of its Partner Network from the Tanzania hub based in Zanzibar. The Partner Network team leads the identification, selection, development, and long-term stewardship of civil society and non-governmental organisations that partner with Blue Ventures globally. Partnerships are central to their strategy, enabling the organisation to support community-focused organisations through funding, technical assistance, and capacity strengthening to advance community-based fisheries management and locally managed marine areas. The team builds and manages strategic partnerships by identifying prospective organisations, assessing their capacity and funding needs, developing multi-year support agreements, and fostering collaboration across the global network.

By promoting peer learning, knowledge exchange, and organisational strengthening, the team helps build a community of practice committed to community-led coastal fisheries reform. The role focuses on building and maintaining strong relationships with partner organisations, supporting partnership development, and contributing to the successful delivery of partnership initiatives. The successful candidate will be a proactive, highly organised relationship builder with experience working with rural communities, small-scale fisheries, and community-based conservation or development initiatives in Tanzania. They will demonstrate strong ability to cultivate effective partnerships, embrace innovation, and contribute both independently and as part of a collaborative, high-performing team.

The role requires regular travel to remote coastal communities and collaboration across multiple time zones, so flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to travel are essential. This is a permanent, full-time national-level position based in Zanzibar, Tanzania, reporting to the Partnership Manager. Remuneration ranges from TZS 37,939,012 to TZS 56,149,738 gross annually. The closing date for applications is 22 July 2026.