SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR TO BE BASED IN TANZANIA

Colleges and Institutes Canada•Ottawa, ON

2d•CA$107,116 - CA$129,631•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Technical Advisor (STA) will be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, as the in-country lead for the Empowerment through Skills Program (ESP), Tanzania funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). The STA will engage with key stakeholders across government, educational institutions, industry, and donors, supporting both Tanzania and Canadian partners in implementing the program. They will ensure the overall cohesion, coordination, and quality of contributions from Canadian partners, fostering effective collaboration and coordination. Additionally, the STA will provide technical and policy advice to stakeholders as needed, manage the office in Tanzania, supervise local staff, and perform effectively at both policy and operational levels. ESP Tanzania is a 7-year (2021-2028) program which supports the development and delivery of skills training programs that benefit women and adolescent girls working in the informal and formal economies throughout the country. By providing community and institution-based training programs at Folk Development Colleges (FDCs) and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) across 12 communities, and by strengthening the financial, counselling, and family support systems women need to be successful in key growth sectors, ESP will lead to social and economic empowerment.

Requirements

Post-secondary diploma in International Relations, Education, Political Science, International Development or other relevant fields, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in leading or managing complex, donor-funded international programs in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), workforce development/ skills training or youth employment sector.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in engaging high-level government officials and maintaining effective relationships with government agencies.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in working with competency-based curriculum development, teacher training, TVET leadership delivery, student mentorship entrepreneurship.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in partnerships with industry and TVET at a systems level to build effective training solutions to meet industry needs.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, budget and financial monitoring and the production of financial reports.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in mobilizing and convening diverse stakeholders from government, educational institutions and the private sector.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in results-based management, ideally with internationally funded programs.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in MS Excel to create budgets, analyze and manage data, visualization and reports, using advanced tools and features.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in managing office operations, supervising staff, and ensuring effective administrative functions, ideally in an international context.
Knowledge of advanced and practical Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) frameworks for international donor-funded programs; quantitative and qualitative methods, data analysis, using data for program management.
Knowledge of gender equality concepts and practices; applying gender equality concepts in an international context.
Knowledge of entrepreneurship and innovation within TVET institutions to support transition to employment and self-employment, in particular business incubators and student innovation fund mechanisms, particularly in the Canadian college/ institute context.
Knowledge of advanced budgeting, financial monitoring, resource allocation and the production of financial reports.
Knowledge of advanced writing, reporting and presentation skills in English.
Knowledge of political systems, regulations and administrative practices that can operate in international environments.
Knowledge of human resources practices, including recruitment, training and performance management.
Knowledge of leadership and problem-solving methodologies in cross-cultural settings.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and remote collaboration tools.
Knowledge of advanced Excel to manage budgets (able to use formulas and create pivot tables).
English Essential

Nice To Haves

Certification in project management PMP
Working in and/or with the Canadian college/institute system and network is highly desirable.
Using Power BI for data visualization and reporting (an asset).
Working with the international programs and stakeholders in Tanzania is desirable.
Familiarity with Swahili (an asset).
Power BI (an asset).

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership for ESP, ensure effective governance structures, and align implementation with the Tanzania Ministry of Education, Science and Technology priorities.
Represent CICan in Tanzania with government, industry, donors, and institutional 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 Tanzanian compliance with local laws.
Collaborate with Ottawa colleagues to prepare annual work plans, budgets, and reports; 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 (gender, environment, governance) and intervene strategically to enhance project outcomes.
Provide technical expertise and lead the implementation of ESP and achievement of results.