Private Sector Engagement Expert

Organization: Enabel – Belgian Agency for International Cooperation
Location: Tanzania
Application Deadline: 7 July 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time

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About Enabel

Enabel is the Belgian Agency for International Cooperation, working to build a sustainable world where all people live under the rule of law and are free to thrive. The organization addresses global challenges including:

• Climate Change
• Social and Economic Inequalities
• Urbanization
• Peace and Security
• Human Mobility
• Global Citizenship

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

In Tanzania, Enabel’s portfolio focuses on:

• Gender and Education
• Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
• Employment and Entrepreneurship
• Circular Economy and Green Growth
• Urban Development and Infrastructure
• Port Development and Mobility

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Position Overview

The Private Sector Engagement Expert will lead the development and implementation of Enabel Tanzania’s partnerships and private sector engagement strategy.

The role aims to strengthen collaboration with private sector actors, development partners, public institutions, and non-traditional donors to enhance innovation, sustainability, and impact across Enabel’s programs.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Country Director, Programme Managers, Project Managers, thematic experts in Tanzania, and international experts based in Brussels.

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Key Responsibilities

A. Partnerships Strategy and Pipeline Development

• Design and implement Enabel Tanzania’s Partnerships Strategy (2026–2028).
• Transition partnership development from an ad-hoc approach to a structured and proactive model.
• Identify, map, and prioritize strategic partners and funding opportunities.
• Develop a strong partnerships pipeline.
• Explore cross-regional collaboration opportunities.
• Adapt successful partnership models from Enabel’s global portfolio.
• Co-create partnership strategies, action plans, and monitoring frameworks with stakeholders.
• Align partnership initiatives with country priorities and business development objectives.

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B. Partnership Development and Operationalisation

Private Sector Engagement

• Drive private sector engagement across Enabel projects.
• Support project teams in understanding the value of private sector collaboration.
• Promote sustainability and innovation through strategic partnerships.

Partnership Development

Support the design and establishment of partnerships with:

• Belgian organizations
• European institutions
• Tanzanian businesses and institutions
• African regional partners

Priority Sectors

Partnership initiatives will focus on:

• Gender
• Education
• TVET
• Employment
• Entrepreneurship
• Circular Economy
• Urban Development
• Port Development
• Green Mobility
• Agriculture
• Digital Innovation
• Critical Raw Minerals

Flagship Projects Support

Provide strategic support to existing initiatives including:

• Wezesha Binti
• IncluCities

Particularly in:

• Work-based learning
• Decent work promotion
• Skills development

Partnership Management

• Prepare Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs).
• Develop concept notes and partnership proposals.
• Coordinate due diligence processes.
• Support negotiations and partnership agreements.
• Manage stakeholder relationships.
• Monitor partnership implementation and outcomes.
• Produce quarterly progress reports.
• Lead implementation of the Country Action Plan on Partnerships.

Internal Capacity Building

• Train staff on partnership development approaches and tools.
• Promote best practices across projects.
• Document and scale successful partnership models.

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Required Qualifications

Education

Master’s Degree in any of the following or related fields:

• Business Administration
• Economics
• Development Studies
• International Relations
• Finance

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Experience

• Tanzanian National.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in:
  • Partnership Development
  • Business Development
  • Resource Mobilization
  • Private Sector Engagement
  • International Development Cooperation
• Excellent understanding of Tanzania’s business environment.
• Proven experience building partnerships with:
  • Private sector organizations
  • Development partners
  • Donors
  • Government institutions
• Experience developing partnership strategies and pipelines.
• Experience conducting stakeholder mapping and partner due diligence.
• Experience managing partnership processes from identification to implementation.
• Understanding of:
  • Market Systems Development (MSD)
  • Private Sector Development (PSD)
  • Inclusive Business Models
• Experience working within multi-stakeholder environments is highly desirable.

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Technical Competencies

• Opportunity Identification
• Partnership Structuring
• Partner Due Diligence
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Relationship Management
• Strategic Planning
• Business Development
• Resource Mobilization
• Negotiation and Influencing Skills
• Cross-sector Collaboration
• Project Coordination
• Monitoring and Reporting

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Personal Competencies

• Proactive and self-driven
• Strong initiative and innovation mindset
• Excellent networking ability
• Strong communication skills
• High-level negotiation skills
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Ability to manage multiple partnership processes simultaneously
• Team player with the ability to connect diverse stakeholders

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Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with international development agencies.
• Experience working with donor-funded programs.
• International professional experience.

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Language Requirements

• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Fluency in Kiswahili (written and spoken)

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Benefits

Enabel offers:

• A rewarding and impactful international development career.
• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• 13th and 14th month salary benefits.
• School fees allowance (where applicable).
• Seniority allowance based on relevant experience.
• Opportunities for professional growth and international exposure.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Enabel is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. Applications are considered based solely on competence and qualifications, regardless of gender, age, origin, religion, disability, or other personal characteristics.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Application Letter
• Updated CV

Deadline: 7 July 2026

Organization Website:
Enabel Official Website

Note: A shortlist may be established from this recruitment process and used for similar vacancies over the next three years.

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