International Assistance Officer (LE-O1) – High Commission of Canada to Tanzania

Role Overview

Core Responsibilities

• Project Management: Oversee and monitor project cycles, performance, and implementation.
• Network & Alliance Building: Engage and coordinate with development partners, government counterparts, and stakeholders.
• Research & Analysis: Conduct in-depth research, assess project proposals, and prepare reports, briefing notes, and presentations.
• Policy Advocacy & Communications: Support advocacy efforts and produce digital content and communications materials for social media.
• Events & Visits: Support official visits, high-level events, and provide professional advice and recommendations.

Area of Selection

• Note: The High Commission of Canada does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• A Bachelor’s Degree or Undergraduate diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution in international development, international relations, project management and evaluation, social sciences, management, public administration, or a related field. (Proof of education required).

Language Proficiency

• English: Advanced professional proficiency (reading, writing, comprehension, and speaking).
• Swahili: Advanced professional proficiency (reading, writing, comprehension, and speaking).

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of cumulative experience in the field of international assistance. Experience may include project management, policy analysis, strategic planning, conducting research, assessing project proposals, or monitoring and reporting on project performance.

Key Competencies

• Knowledge of international assistance trends in Tanzania and Canada’s international assistance priorities.
• Strong strategic thinking, decision-making, planning, and judgment.
• Effective written and oral communication, networking, and alliance-building skills.

Asset Qualifications (Preference may be given to candidates with)

• Experience supporting economic development programming and/or policy.
• Experience engaging with the private sector through a development lens.
• Background in development financing or innovative financing approaches.
• Experience working with international donors or using social media tools for multi-platform content creation.

Operational Requirements & Conditions of Employment

• Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week (Monday–Thursday 07:30–16:00, Friday 07:30–13:00).
• Flexibility: Willingness to work overtime on short notice and undertake limited occasional domestic/international travel.
• Valid Work Authorization: Must obtain and hold valid legal work authorization for Tanzania.
• Security Screening: Must successfully obtain and maintain a Reliability Status security clearance, including criminal and credit background checks from the Government of Canada.

How to Apply

• Do not include personal data such as age, date of birth, gender, marital status, family status, religion, or a photograph in your CV or application form.
• Answer all screening questions with concrete, detailed examples explaining where, when, and how you gained your qualifications.