Assistant Civil Works-Finishing Package Manager at Aga Khan Education Service

Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania (AKES,T) is a mission-driven education organization committed to academic excellence, pluralism, teacher development, and enabling every student to achieve their highest potential. We serve a diverse population of students and staff across multiple campuses.

The Aga Khan Education Services in Tanzania operates three schools, offering education from nursery to secondary levels. Our schools are committed to providing quality education that develops a broad set of personal, social, and intellectual skills, with a strong emphasis on independent inquiry and critical thinking.

The roots of Aga Khan schools in Tanzania trace back to the 19th century, beginning with a girls’ school established in Zanzibar in 1905 by Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah Aga Khan III. Today, AKES,T continues this legacy by implementing educational programs that equip students with essential life skills and a strong intellectual foundation, preparing them to thrive in an increasingly globalized and technologically advanced world.

AKES,T is seeking an experienced Assistant Civil Works/Finishing Package Manager for our School Construction and Refurbishment Projects

Job Summary

The Assistant Civil Works / Finishing Package Manager will support the Civil Works Package Manager in planning, coordinating, monitoring, and reporting on civil and finishing works across assigned projects. The role ensures works are delivered on time, within scope, budget, and in compliance with quality, Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS), and sustainability standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support design review to ensure technical suitability, cost effectiveness, and alignment with specifications.
• Monitor construction quality, finishing standards, EHS compliance, and coordination among contractors.
• Assist with materials scheduling, resource planning, progress meetings, reporting, and document control.
• Support tendering, contractor prequalification, costing analysis, value engineering, and payment certification.
• Assist with QA/QC processes, risk identification, snagging, defect liability management, and project close‑out.
• Support environmental protection initiatives and tracking of GHG emissions during construction.
  

The Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in civil works or finishing package management (educational projects preferred).
• Strong knowledge of contract documents, construction standards, EHS requirements, and local/BS codes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project, and related construction software.
• Excellent planning, communication, documentation, and coordination skills.
  

How To Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application, a detailed cover letter, and CV.

Deadline: 6th May 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Sector

Social Development

About The Agency

The Aga Khan Education Services ( AKES ) is one of the largest private, not-for-profit, non-denominational educational networks in the Global South. AKES currently operates over 190 pre-primary, primary, secondary and higher secondary schools and more than 100 non-formal education programmes in diverse geographic locations in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the United Arab Emirates. Most schools offer their respective country's national curricula, with some schools in East Africa and Bangladesh also offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). AKES employs over 6,500 teachers and staff and educates over 104,700 students. More information...

Region

Eastern Africa

Location

Tanzania

Salary

Salary and package to attract the best candidate

06-May-2026