EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

 Helvetas Tanzania is a Swiss NGO registered in Tanzania with head offices in Switzerland, Germany and the USA, Helvetas is working in 30 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe (www.helvetas.org). In Tanzania we implement development projects in the areas of Skills, Jobs & Income (SJI), Voice, Inclusion & Cohesion (VIC), and Water, Food & Climate (WFC).

HELVETAS is launching an exciting three-year initiative titled “Innovative Engineering for Safer Connectivity” (January 2026 – December 2028) in Tanzania. The project aims to improve rural connectivity and access to essential services – such as healthcare, education, and markets – for smallholder communities in Morogoro, Ulanga, Malinyi, and Mvomero Districts. By reducing risks from flooding, lowering transportation costs, and enhancing communication, the project seeks to save lives, strengthen resilience, and facilitate better service delivery. A core component involves constructing cost-effective and durable trail bridges in collaboration with local stakeholders. To achieve this, Helvetas will closely work with its Nepal-based technical partner, “Track for Change” – renowned for its trail bridge expertise in Nepal and several African countries. The project emphasizes capacity building and active engagement of local actors— including communities, Local Government Authorities (LGAs), and the private sector—in planning, implementing, and maintaining infrastructure.

Helvetas Tanzania looks for an enthusiastic colleague for the following post:

Position:                     Project Officer (PO)

Project:                       Innovative Engineering for safer Connectivity

Location:                    Morogoro

Contract Duration      2 years with possibility to extend

Overall Responsibilities

• Support PM in overall planning and implementing the program to deliver the output and outcome as stipulated in the project document and its log frame
• Acquiring/deepening technical know-how on trail bridge technology and becoming resource person for its dissemination in the future
• Preparation of detail project report (survey & design, cost estimate & BoQ) of at least six trail bridges
• Capacity development of relevant government institutions, private sector, NGOs, education institutions and local communities to ensure the program sustainability and its scaling
• Provide technical support & supervision during entire construction cycle ensuring completion of at least six demonstrative trail bridges in time and in quality
• Solely responsible for entire engineering management of the program

Basic Education: Bachelors’ degree in Civil Engineering (must be a registered Civil Engineer).

Professional Experience: 

• Proven experience in applying participatory methodologies towards planning, delivery, and monitoring of rural access programs
• At least 8 years’ experience in developing and implementing infrastructure projects in rural settings.
• Experience in working with both public and private sector actors, including experience in working with TARURA.
• Experience of working with and building capacities of multidisciplinary local teams drawn from government, civil society and the public sector

• A cover letter outlining motivation and relevant experience for the assignment.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (maximum 4 pages typed in Arial 10.5), including names and contact details of three referees.
• An indication of availability and expected remuneration (if applicable).
• Selected candidate will have to undergo check related to criminals including child protection