Project Manager at Enabel Tanzania

Enabel is a 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 offer solutions addressing pressing global challenges – Social and Economic Empowerment; Climate action - Environment, Demographic Transition and Peace - Stability - Democracy. 

We have over 20 years' experience driving impact in areas ranging from education and health care to agriculture, environmental protection, digitalisation, employment, and governance. Enabel’s expertise is eagerly sought after by international cooperation partners around the globe, ranging from the Belgian government, European Union institutions, governments of other countries and the private sector. 

With over 2,100 staff, Enabel manages about 170 projects in more than twenty countries, in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Background.

The second phase of the Africa Europe Digital Innovation Bridge (AEDIB 2.0) is a regional initiative based in Tanzania with sub-activities planned in Senegal, Uganda and Tanzania. The Overall Objective of the Action is to strengthen digital transformation and the green transition in Africa through enhanced partnerships for digital entrepreneurship and innovation.  

The specific objectives (SO) of the project include:

• SO 1: Enhance digital entrepreneurship and innovation policies
• SO 2: Strengthen Digital Innovation Ecosystems for Digital Transformation and Green Transition
• SO 3: Improve access to finance for innovative (including women-led) ventures supporting Digital Transformation and Green Transition

As part of the broader Team Europe implementing the AEDIB 2.0 action, Enabel is contributing to SO1 and SO2, with a specific focus on promoting women's digital entrepreneurship and supporting an inclusive and circular digital economy.

In this context, Enabel in Tanzania is seeking a competent and motivated individual to lead the implementation of this ambitious and impactful component, whilst ensuring cross-country coordination and establishing positive relationships with other consortium partners. The ideal candidate will bring strong coordination and diplomatic skills, experience in multi-stakeholder and multi-country partnerships and a solid expertise in digital innovation and ecosystem development in Africa.

The Function:

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the implementation of activities and the delivery of the project results under the responsibility of Enabel in this Multi-Partnership Contribution Agreement (MPCA) under SO1 and SO2.  He/she will also maintain a comprehensive understanding of the broader activities implemented under the Multi-Partnership Contribution Agreement (MPCA) to foster synergies among the various consortium members and project components. A key focus of the role will be to ensure that Enabel’s contributions remain aligned with the overarching goal of inclusive digital entrepreneurship, leveraging relevant experience and coordination to drive impact in this area

The specific responsibilities entrusted to the Project Manager are:

Strategic and Operational Coordination

• Coordination and management of the team in Tanzania, Senegal, and Uganda, ensuring a regional project approach and delivery of the project activities aligned with Enabel’s Digital for Development (D4D) strategy. 
• Defining a regional, coherent strategy and a result-focused operational plan in close coordination with all thematic experts, the project, and MPCA partners.
• Providing strategic guidance, monitoring and leading day-to-day implementation and identifying corrective measures for the achievement and quality of the results, with a focus on inclusive digital entrepreneurship (i.e., targeting women and other vulnerable groups, and ensuring contextualised approaches for less mature ecosystems)
• Supporting reporting and communication with (government) partners, the donor - Director General for International Partnerships (INTPA), the MPCA members, Smart Africa and other stakeholders.
• Supporting the development of synergies with the bilateral portfolios where appropriate.
• Capitalising on the experience of AEDIB 2.0 activities to feed into Enabel’s D4D strategy and knowledge management.

Implementation of the country activities and technical assistance on inclusive digital entrepreneurship and EU-Africa partnerships

• Supporting the selection of beneficiary institutions and relevant partners based on a clear set of pre-identified criteria
• Coordinating and supporting the procurement of specialised expertise and services, whilst taking into account the environment and contextual risks
• Revising the development of potential grant agreements, as well as ensuring the development and signature of confirmed grant agreements
• Supporting institutional capacity building for inclusive digital entrepreneurship across the SO1 and SO2 activities
• Fostering strategic partnerships among European and African partners for inclusive digital entrepreneurship

Information exchange and contributing to learning

• Contribute to co-creating, sharing, and exchanging knowledge products (with a focus on inclusive and sustainable digital entrepreneurship)
• Report and provide regular updates to the Education & Training and the Digital for Development team.

Profile, Required Qualifications, and Experience:

• Tanzanian National
• Minimum Master’s degree in economics or business administration sciences, management, or development cooperation with a focus on economics. 
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Private Sector Development policy or support to the digital entrepreneurial ecosystem. This includes experience working in/with innovation or entrepreneurship support organisations, supporting Private Sector Development, banking/(micro) financing sector, or working with a government entity or a donor agency in a digital entrepreneurial ecosystem. 
• Minimum 2 years of experience working on inclusive business development support, preferably with a focus on women and girls and/or working with business support organisations in secondary cities
• Minimum 2 years’ experience managing complex multi-country and multi-partner projects, preferably in a Team Europe set up

Required skills and knowledge:

• Strategic Orientation, Visioning and results based management
• Proven Leadership and People Management Skills – Experience in leading diverse teams and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Ability to work with autonomy, manage and complete multiple streams of activities simultaneously, and to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal, diplomatic and multi-partner coordination skills. 
• Practical experience in strengthening innovation or business support facilities
• Experience with procedures of EU-funded projects and programmes is an asset.

Languages:

• Proficiency in English and French, both spoken and written, as working languages (at least CEFR level 1).

Applicants are also required to commit to the vision, mission, and values of Enabel. For more information, please visit: Our Identity.

We offer:

• A rewarding and impactful role in an international environment.
• A competitive salary package aligned with the job category (Cat 6), including health care insurance, a 13th-month salary, holiday allowance, and, if applicable, a school fees allowance.
• A seniority allowance to recognise the relevant expertise.

Following this recruitment procedure, a shortlist of successful applicants will be constituted, which may be sourced in the next three years for similar job openings.

Every person who fulfils 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.

Are you interested?

• Apply HERE with an application letter and your updated CV, at the latest by 09 July 2025.
• Only applications that are registered here via our online portal will be considered.