GIZ Tanzania: Employment Opportunity - Advisor TVET Mining Sector & Communication

The GIZ programme "Employment Promotion for Women for the Green Transformation in Africa" (WE4D) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Advisor TVET Mining Sector & Communication. This programme aims to create jobs for women and support sustainable and inclusive economic growth in Tanzania through the promotion of renewable energies and circular economy initiatives. The political partner of the programme is the Prime Minister’s Office Labour, Youth, Employment and persons with Disability (PMO LYED). WE4D focuses on sectors with significant potential for employment impacts for women while contributing to a climate-friendly economy. These sectors include renewable energy, circular economy, waste management, sustainable agriculture, aquaculture, and eco-tourism.

Job Details

• Duty station: Dar es Salaam
• Contract type: Fixed term contract
• Job location: Band 4
• Job type: Contractual (Fixed term)

Responsibilities and Tasks

Financial services & Advice

• Lead and inspire Tanzanian private sector partners to embrace green transformation and circular economy practices.
• Champion capacity development initiatives in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to create green jobs, with a special focus on critical raw materials operations/mining.
• Drive the programme’s communications and public relations to amplify its impact and visibility.

Management

• Collaborate with the project team to ensure seamless technical, administrative, and financial implementation of key project components.
• Take ownership of achieving project goals by delivering measurable and impactful results.
• Act as the liaison for Tanzanian partners and contractors, fostering strong and effective relationships.
• Oversee project monitoring and reporting to ensure timely updates while contributing to knowledge sharing and data management.
• Guarantee that all project activities adhere to GIZ rules, standards, and compliance requirements.

Other/additional tasks

• Spearhead communications and PR efforts to amplify the programme’s story and achievements.
• Take on additional responsibilities and activities as needed, showcasing your versatility and commitment to the programme’s success.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

Education & Professional Experience

• Educational foundation: A higher-education degree in economics, engineering, or social sciences.
• Proven track record: At least 3 years of hands-on experience in project management, delivering results and driving success.
• Communications expertise: At least 3 years of experience in communications, including social media strategy and implementation.

Specialized Experience

• Business growth advocate: Demonstrated experience in business development and creating sustainable job opportunities.
• Public sector collaboration: A minimum of 3 years of cooperation experience with public institutions and TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) organizations in Tanzania.
• Innovation-driven mindset: Practical experience in managing and fostering innovation to drive impactful outcomes.
• Complex stakeholder management: Skilled at navigating and managing relationships with diverse and complex stakeholders.

Interpersonal & Cultural Skills

• Team player with diversity awareness: Proven ability to work effectively in diverse teams, with members from different cultural and professional backgrounds.
• Language proficiency: Fluent in Swahili and English, with excellent communication skills in both languages.

Digital & Technical Expertise

• Tech-savvy: Strong working knowledge of digital tools and applications to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.

Applications

Interested candidates should send applications through the following link:

https://www.fuzu.com/jobs/advisor-tvet-mining-sector-communication-giz-tz

Closing date for submission: 07.02.2026.

GIZ reserves all rights. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

GIZ Tanzania is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their gender, origin, religion/belief, disability, or any other minority group.