Business Development Support Coordinator & Private Sector Engagement (PSE) Focal Person

Job Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Vocational Skills Development Manager, the Business Development Support (BDS) Coordinator & Private Sector Engagement (PSE) Focal Person will be responsible for supporting youth upskilling, enterprise growth, vocational skills development, and private sector engagement across the project.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the facilitation of youth upskilling and enterprise growth support programmes under Outcome 3, including developing annual work plans and budgets.
Support the implementation of Youth Vocational Skills Development Programmes under Outcome 2 in Morogoro.
Facilitate private sector engagement across the project and its interventions.

Key Tasks and Duties

1. Implementation of Youth Upskilling and Business Growth Support Programme

The Business Development Support Coordinator will:

Identify barriers to the growth of youth-led enterprises and co-create solutions with the SET technical team.
Lead the design of the youth upskilling and enterprise growth support model and adjust it based on evidence.
Design activities that strengthen linkages with:
- Upskilling providers
- Business development service providers
- Markets
- Financial service providers
Support the development of financial products for youth where applicable.
Identify suitable training providers and business support organizations as project partners.
Manage procurement and tender processes in accordance with project guidelines.
Coordinate implementation of the upskilling and business growth support programme with support from the Youth Training Coordinator.
Develop monitoring tools for Outcome 3 together with the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Coordinator.

2. Support Implementation of Youth Vocational Skills Development Programmes

The coordinator will:

Identify vocational skills development opportunities and employment/self-employment pathways through training providers in Morogoro.
Support procurement and tendering processes for training providers.
Manage contracts with training providers.
Ensure timely submission of reports by training providers.
Conduct quality assurance of youth training programmes.
Ensure training providers implement monitoring activities according to Swisscontact Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) procedures.
Conduct regular joint monitoring visits with training providers.

3. Facilitate Private Sector Engagement

The successful candidate will:

Mainstream private sector engagement throughout the SET project cycle.
Identify private sector enterprises as potential project partners.
Support training providers in establishing private sector linkages.
Develop, facilitate, and supervise private sector engagement activities.
Deliver training on private sector engagement concepts and analysis where required.
Monitor private sector engagement activities.
Ensure data is properly disaggregated.
Ensure timely reporting of private sector engagement activities.
Keep up to date with innovations in private sector engagement within vocational skills development.

4. Other Responsibilities

The Business Development Support Coordinator will also:

Contribute to SET project reports, budgets, and work plans for submission to the Government and SDC.
Share lessons learned, challenges, and insights with the Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) unit.
Contribute to cross-project learning and development of knowledge products.
Participate in internal learning sessions, partner exchanges, monitoring activities, and technical workshops.
Work closely with the MEL unit to ensure monitoring data quality.
Participate in MEL meetings when required.
Support the integration of:
- Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)
- Climate change considerations
  across all project interventions.
Follow Swisscontact’s policies, procedures, Code of Conduct, and Country Manual.
Perform any other duties assigned by the Vocational Skills Development Manager.

Required Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies

Applicants should possess:

Education

Bachelor’s degree in:
- Economics
- Community Development
- Entrepreneurship
- Or another related field

Experience

Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in:
- Business Development Support
- Entrepreneurship
- Private Sector Engagement
- Youth Development
- Livelihood Development
Proven experience designing and implementing youth upskilling and business development support programmes.
Experience working with:
- Training providers
- Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
Demonstrated ability to:
- Engage private sector actors
- Build strategic partnerships
- Facilitate market linkages
- Create employment opportunities
Experience coordinating multiple partners and facilitating trainings and workshops.
Practical experience in project monitoring and collaboration with Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) teams is an added advantage.
Experience contributing to project planning, budgeting, and reporting to donors or government institutions is an asset.
Experience working with youth, young mothers, or marginalized groups is a strong advantage.
Basic understanding of:
- Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)
- Environmental sustainability
- Climate change integration in youth and vocational programmes

Skills and Competencies

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
Ability to supervise and mentor junior staff.
Strong organizational and administrative skills with high attention to detail.
Good written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
Results-oriented with empathy, initiative, and strong professional ethics.

Duty Station

Primary Location: Morogoro, Tanzania

The position requires regular travel to other locations within Tanzania.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Motivation Letter/Cover Letter (in English)
Contact details of three (3) referees

Send your application to:

Email: recruitment.set@swisscontact.org

Application Deadline

14 July 2026 at 17:00 EAT

Important Requirement

Your CV and/or Cover Letter must clearly state your expected monthly gross salary in Tanzanian Shillings (TZS).

Important Notes

The consortium is committed to gender equality, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Late applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

To apply for this job email your details to recruitment.set@swisscontact.org

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