Country Director Tanzania Job Opportunity at Swiss Contact
Job Title: Country Director Tanzania
Contract type: Limited
Working location: Morogoro
Contract duration: 2 years; with option of renewal
What we are looking for:
- An experienced and empathic leader who knows how to motivate people and think strategically
- A savvy project leader with experience managing budgets of at least $1.5 million . a year
- An adept and culturally sensitive communicator with excellent oral and written English skills (level C1 or above)
- A solution-oriented, adaptable personality with an entrepreneurial mindset
- A person committed to learning, development and improvement in pursuit of own objectives and those of the team and organisation
Relevant Experience and Qualification
- At least 12 years of experience working in various countries, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa
- A Master’s (postgraduate) Degree in International Relations, Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences or similar
- Demonstrable experience in leadership and people management of at least 3 years
- Experience in private sector engagement is a must; experience applying a market system development approach is an added advantage.
- Experience with youth employment and education (LMI, curriculum development, training centre management, etc.); sound knowledge of the TVET context in the region is an advantage
- Understanding and experience of SDC-funded project management is a plus
Swisscontact offers attractive working conditions in an international and multicultural context. We see our work as a joint effort in an agile organisational culture: mutual respect, trust, and teamwork. If you’re an experienced, highly motivated, and client-focused professional with a passion for inclusive economic development, we’d love to have you on board.
We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents in English: letter of motivation (please highlight two specific areas where you can offer greatest value addition), curriculum vitae, relevant diplomas, references, and salary expectation. Please apply exclusively via the online application portal.
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