Enabel is seeking a Private Sector Engagement Expert in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Reference: 23872

Final date for application: 07 July 2026

About Enabel

Enabel is the Belgian Agency for International Cooperation. Our mission is to build a sustainable world where all live under the rule of law and are free to thrive. We partner to offer solutions addressing pressing global challenges such as Climate change, Social and Economic Inequalities, Urbanization, Peace and security, Human Mobility, and Promoting Global Citizenship.

With over 20 years of experience, Enabel drives impact in diverse sectors including education, healthcare, agriculture, environmental protection, digitalization, employment, and governance. Our expertise is sought after by international cooperation partners worldwide, including governments, the European Union, and the private sector.

With over 2,300 staff, Enabel manages approximately 200 projects in more than twenty countries across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

Learn more at enabel.be.

Background in Tanzania

Since 1982, Tanzania and Belgium have collaborated on innovative projects for sustainable development, with Enabel at the forefront. Our current portfolio in Tanzania focuses on key sectors:

• Gender and Education
• Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
• Employment and entrepreneurship
• Circular economy and green growth
• Urban development and infrastructure (including port development and mobility)

Enabel aims to strengthen partnerships, especially with the private sector and non-traditional donors, to drive innovation, scale impact, and enhance sustainability. In Tanzania, this means transitioning from ad-hoc collaborations to a structured, proactive partnerships approach.

The Function: Private Sector Engagement Expert

The Private Sector Engagement Expert will be instrumental in strengthening Enabel’s partnerships ecosystem by designing and operationalizing a strategic approach to private sector engagement. This pivotal role will focus on:

• Expanding and diversifying funding and collaboration opportunities.
• Embedding private sector engagement across the portfolio.
• Driving innovation through strategic partnerships.
• Strengthening internal capacity and ensuring the sustainability of partnership efforts.

The expert will collaborate closely with the Country Team (Country Director, Program Manager, Project Managers, and thematic experts) and international experts to co-create, anchor, and operationalize Enabel Tanzania’s partnerships strategy.

Responsibilities:

A. Partnerships Strategy and Pipeline Development

• Design and implement a structured partnerships strategy (2026–2028) targeting non-traditional donors, including private sector actors, shifting from an ad hoc to a proactive engagement approach.
• Identify, map, and prioritize strategic partners and opportunities, including cross-regional collaborations, to build a robust partnerships pipeline.
• Leverage innovative partnership models and cooperation modalities from Enabel’s global portfolio to enhance the Tanzania approach.
• Co-create, with internal and external stakeholders, a country-level partnerships strategy, action plan, and monitoring tools aligned with Enabel Tanzania’s sector priorities and business development objectives.

B. Partnership Development and Operationalisation

• Drive the Private Sector Dynamic across projects and support project teams in aligning with the objectives and added value of private sector engagement to strengthen sustainability and impact.
• Support project teams in identifying, designing, and setting up new partnerships with Belgian, European, and/or Tanzanian/African actors to support sustainable innovation and results in key thematic areas: Gender, Education, TVET, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Circular Economy, Urban Development, Port Development, Green Mobility, Agriculture, Digital, and Critical Raw Minerals.
• Advance current private sector partnerships flagship projects such as Wezesha Binti and IncluCities, particularly in work-based learning and decent work promotion.
• Prepare MoUs, concept notes, partnership proposals, coordinate due diligence processes, and support negotiation and relationship management.
• Monitor and report quarterly on achievements and progress.
• Lead and monitor the implementation of the Country Action Plan on partnerships.
• Build internal capacity by training staff on Enabel’s strategies and partnership tools.
• Identify and promote good practices and scalable partnership models across Enabel Tanzania and globally.

Profile, Required Qualifications & Experience

• Tanzanian National.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, International Relations, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in B2B/Partnerships Development, Private sector engagement, Business development or resource mobilization, or international development cooperation.
• Excellent knowledge of the Tanzanian business environment.
• Proven experience in building and managing partnerships with private sector actors, donors, development partners, or public institutions.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing partnership strategies, including pipeline development, stakeholder mapping, and partner due diligence.
• Demonstrated ability to manage partnership processes end-to-end, from opportunity identification to formalization and follow-up.
• Strong understanding of market systems development, inclusive business models, or private sector development (PSD) approaches.
• Experience working in or with multi-stakeholder environments, including government, private sector, and development organizations, is an asset.

Technical and Functional Competencies

• Experience in opportunity identification, partner due diligence, and partnership structuring.
• Solid understanding of private sector ecosystems in Tanzania and/or the East African region.
• Strong ability to be proactive, take initiative, and put forward ideas aligned with Enabel’s strategies while maintaining regular dialogue with internal stakeholders.
• Ability to translate strategy into operational action plans and deliver results.
• Strong networking, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Ability to act as a connector across teams, sectors, and partners, facilitating collaboration and breaking silos.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, with the ability to manage multiple partnership processes simultaneously.
• Previous experience with an international cooperation or development agency is an asset.
• International Experience is an asset.

Languages:

• Fluency in written and spoken English (and Swahili).

Applicants are also required to commit to the vision, mission, and values of Enabel. See for more information: Enabel.

What We Offer

• A rewarding and impactful role in an international environment.
• A competitive salary package aligned with your job category, including health care insurance, a 13th & 14th month salary, and, if applicable, a school fees allowance.
• A seniority allowance to recognize your relevant expertise.

Following this recruitment procedure, a shortlist of successful applicants may be constituted and may be sourced in the next three years for similar job openings. Every person who fulfills the conditions listed in our job advertisements may apply. Enabel is committed to equal opportunities and diversity in its workforce. We do not discriminate based on gender, origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other factor other than competence.

How to Apply

Are you interested? Apply HERE with an application letter and your updated CV, at the latest by 7th July 2026.