Country Director Tanzania

What you'll do:

• Implement the programme: Lead the planning and execution of an ambitious youth employability programme activities applying the learnings and insights from the ground, ensure programme outcomes are achieved within budget and in compliance with donor and Swisscontact corporate requirements.
• Manage stakeholders: Engage in strategic relationships with main stakeholders such as SDC, private sector and Government of Tanzania; manage the coordination of platforms and working groups linked to the successful delivery of programmes; ensure client satisfaction.
• Manage and develop talent: Develop the future leaders of Swisscontact Tanzania; coach and mentor staff in achieving their professional goals; nurture an entrepreneurial and learning environment at the workplace.
• Institutional development of Swisscontact: Build Swisscontact as a resilient institution in Tanzania, develop and execute a mid-term organisational development strategy and influence the CESAF regional strategy as part of the regional senior leadership team

What you'll like here:

• Real challenges, real impact: You will have a chance to positively impact real lives by addressing real systemic issues 
• Varied stakeholders, varied contexts: You'll work with a range of stakeholders, from internal Swisscontact teams to external donors and implementing agencies, across multiple locations and sectors.
• Lead and shape: You'll lead and shape the programme and Swisscontact as an institution. In this role, you will be working closely with the regional director and global colleagues and influence the journey of Swisscontact in Tanzania.
• Professional Growth and Learning: You'll work on multitude of issues ranging from immediate programme operations issues to mid-term strategic issues. The learning will cover from what works on the ground for youth employability to how to develop a future fit talent pool for the organisation.

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 Mio. 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 organizational 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. For further information please visit www.swisscontact.org. 

Swisscontact - Schweizerische Stiftung für technische Entwicklungszusammenarbeit

Swisscontact ist eine unabhängige, gemeinnützige Entwicklungsorganisation, die 1959 von Akteuren der Schweizer Privatwirtschaft und Zivilgesellschaft gegründet wurde.

In unserer Entwicklungsarbeit nutzen wir das Potenzial privater Initiative in Entwicklungs- und Schwellenländern. Wir fördern eine nachhaltige und integrative wirtschaftliche Entwicklung mit dem Ziel, die Lebensqualität für alle zu verbessern.

Unsere Arbeit basiert auf drei Säulen: Wir stärken die Kompetenzen von Menschen, damit sie ihr Einkommen verbessern und ihre Erwerbschancen verbessern können; wir erhöhen die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit von Unternehmen, damit sie wachsen und ihre Widerstandsfähigkeit stärken können; und wir fördern sozioökonomische Systeme, um eine ganzheitliche Entwicklung für breitenwirksamen Wohlstand zu begünstigen.

Die Organisation ist derzeit mit rund 1400 Mitarbeitenden in über 130 Projekten in 41 Ländern aktiv. Der Hauptsitz befindet sich in Zürich, Schweiz.