Entrepreneurship Incubator Program Director

About the role

The Foundation For Tomorrow (TFFT) is launching an Entrepreneurship Incubator at its Community Learning Centre in Usa River, Arusha. The Programme Director will design, build and lead the incubator, supporting founders of nonprofits, social enterprises and job‑creating businesses through a 18‑month cohort.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and continuously improve the incubator curriculum, mentorship model and selection process.
• Manage day‑to‑day operations, including workspace allocation, coaching sessions and partnership coordination.
• Oversee budgeting, cash‑flow monitoring and financial reporting for the programme.
• Track impact metrics such as ventures launched, jobs created and funding secured.
• Lead outreach to ensure gender parity and inclusion of women entrepreneurs.

Required profile

• Minimum five years experience in entrepreneurship, startups, social enterprise or nonprofit leadership, with at least two years hands‑on operational responsibility.
• Proven track record of founding or leading an organization or venture.
• Experience facilitating adult training, workshops or similar programmes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Swahili and English.
• Willingness to relocate to or already based in the Arusha region.

Required skills

• Financial management including budgeting, cash‑flow planning and preparing audit‑ready accounts.
• Knowledge of Tanzanian legal requirements for registering and running companies or nonprofits.

What we offer

• Basic salary of 4,000,000 – 4,500,000 TZS per month.
• Health insurance, staff professional development fund and communication allowance.
• Two‑year renewable contract with a six‑month probationary period.