Descriptions
SUMMARY
OVERVIEW
- Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is looking for a Senior Technical Advisor to be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
- The Senior Technical Advisor will serve as the in-country lead for the Empowerment through Skills Program (ESP), Tanzania, funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC).
- The role involves working closely with key stakeholders across government, educational institutions, industry, donors, Tanzanian partners, and Canadian partners to support effective program implementation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide overall leadership for ESP Tanzania and ensure that effective governance structures are in place.
- Align program implementation with the priorities of the Tanzania Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.
- Represent CICan in Tanzania and engage with government stakeholders, industry partners, donors, institutional partners, Tanzanian and Canadian program partners.
- Build and strengthen partnerships between Canadian and Tanzanian partners and stakeholders.
- Recruit, lead, and manage local staff and consultants.
- Oversee CICan’s office operations in Tanzania in compliance with local laws.
- Collaborate with colleagues in Ottawa to prepare annual work plans, budgets, reports, and financial documentation.
- Ensure sound financial management and accountability in line with CICan and Global Affairs Canada requirements.
- Lead program monitoring, evaluation, and risk management.
- Integrate cross-cutting themes such as gender, environment, and governance.
- Provide technical expertise and lead the implementation of ESP Tanzania to support the achievement of program results.
REQUIREMENTS
- A post-secondary diploma in International Relations, Education, Political Science, International Development, or another relevant field; or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary package.
DEADLINE
- Not specified.
JOB TYPE
- Full-time.
HOW TO APPLY
Use the application link below to open the official application form.
