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 - Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation

Swisscontact is an independent non-profit development organisation established in 1959 by representatives of the Swiss private sector and civil society.

Our development work focuses on unleashing the potential of private initiatives in developing and emerging countries. We foster sustainable and inclusive economic development with the objective of improving the quality of life for all.

Our work is based on three foundational pillars: We strengthen the competencies of individuals so they can improve their income and their opportunities for employment; we enhance the competitiveness of businesses to help them grow and become more resilient; we promote socio-economic systems that favour comprehensive development for widespread prosperity.

The organisation is currently active in over 130 projects in 41 countries with around 1400 employees. It is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.