Digital for Education Expert – Enabel (Belgian Development Agency)

About Enabel

Enabel is the Belgian development agency. Our mission is to build a sustainable world where all live under the rule of law and are free to thrive. With our partners, we offer solutions addressing pressing global challenges—including Climate Change, Social and Economic Inequalities, Urbanization, Peace and Security, and Human Mobility—while promoting Global Citizenship.

With over 2,300 staff members, Enabel manages approximately 200 projects across more than 20 countries in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

Background in Tanzania

Since 1982, Tanzania and Belgium have collaborated on innovative projects to drive sustainable development. Enabel focuses on key sectors in Tanzania, including:

• 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)

Role Overview

The Digital for Education (D4E) Expert will lead the implementation of Enabel’s Digital for Education initiatives in Tanzania. This includes managing the Direct Scaling Project (Digital Innovation for Education) under the Regional Teachers Initiative for Africa (RTIA), with a specific focus on strengthening teachers’ digital competencies and integrating digital technologies into education.

Context & Regional Scope

RTIA is a flagship initiative of the European Union (2024–2030) implemented in partnership with the African Union, UNESCO, and several European Member States (Belgium, France, Finland, and Estonia). Operating within a multi-country setting, the position requires:

• Close collaboration with national, regional, and international project teams.
• Continuous engagement with government bodies, teacher education institutions, and development partners.
• Identification of synergies with Enabel’s bilateral portfolio and other Tanzanian education initiatives.
• Regular interaction with regional counterparts to facilitate knowledge exchange and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Implementation

• Operations: Develop effective implementation plans, coordinate team members, and monitor sub-project delivery.
• Innovation Hubs & Toolkits: Lead the consolidation of the Innovation Hub and Mobile Digital Toolkit Model across four operational hubs, 12 pilot schools, and partner schools using a government-led adoption approach.
• Selection & Rollout: Coordinate the selection of beneficiary institutions; support partners in rolling out social-franchising models for mobile digital toolkits while providing continuous technical guidance.
• Governance & Ecosystems: Build innovative governance models for education hubs and foster a collaborative learning ecosystem across hubs in Tanzania and the wider RTIA network.
• Procurement & Grants: Oversee procurement of equipment and specialized expertise (considering environmental and contextual risks) and manage grant agreements.
• Monitoring & Training: Steer M&E processes, prepare technical reports, and contribute to the development of teacher guides, training modules, and learning resources.
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2. Knowledge Management & Strategic Partnerships

• Information Sharing: Facilitate alignment across Enabel components within the RTIA and Teach2Empower programs.
• Documentation: Capture lessons learned, best practices, and innovative approaches to support policy dialogue.
• Knowledge Products: Support the creation of content focused on digital, green, and gender-transformative education.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build active partnerships across Tanzanian, African, Belgian, and European stakeholders to embed digital and green principles into education frameworks.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Nationality: Must be a Tanzanian national.
• Education: Master’s degree in Educational Sciences, Social Sciences, Digital Transformation for Development, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in quality/digital education, focusing on teacher training and digital skills integration.
  • Demonstrated track record in results-oriented project management.
  • Proven experience in partner capacity building.
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within complex, multinational environments.

Preferred Assets

• Experience in team management and international project coordination.
• Experience working across complex cross-border or multi-country setups.

Language Requirements

• Required: Full fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili.
• Asset: Working knowledge of French.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive package following Enabel’s salary scale (Category 6), currently starting at TZS 9,600,000 gross per month (final offer depends on relevant experience).
• Additional Benefits:
  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
  • 13th and 14th-month salary bonuses.
  • School fees allowance (where applicable).
• Work Environment: Collaborative, inclusive environment committed to professional growth and equal opportunity.

Note: A shortlist of successful applicants from this recruitment process may be maintained for up to three years to fill similar upcoming roles.

How to Apply

Ready to make an impact? Please ensure you meet all the requirements above before submitting your application.

• Prepare your updated CV and a detailed Cover Letter.
• Commit to Enabel’s mission, vision, and core values.
• Submit your application online through the official Enabel careers portal before the closing deadline.

Application Deadline: November 25, 2026

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