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BK Associates
Role Overview: Senior Consultant (Tanzania)
Company: Horrizon Global Solutions Ltd
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Director
The Senior Consultant is a high-level, commercially-minded leader responsible for driving the organization’s growth in Tanzania. This role combines technical advisory with aggressive business development, requiring a candidate who can navigate the complexities of government, donor, and private-sector landscapes while mentoring junior staff.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Strategic Growth
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Identify and convert new business opportunities within the Tanzanian market.
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Lead the end-to-end proposal process: technical design, budget preparation, and commercial negotiations.
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Build and maintain a strategic network of clients, donors (USAID, EU, UN, etc.), and government officials.
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Contribute to thought leadership and the development of new service lines.
Technical Leadership & Project Management
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Provide senior-level technical direction on complex consultancy assignments across priority sectors.
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Manage project lifecycles: work planning, resourcing, risk mitigation, and quality assurance.
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Oversee financial health, including budget management (USD/TZS), forecasts, and cost controls.
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Represent the firm at high-level conferences, stakeholder fora, and senior presentations.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
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Design and oversee MEL systems, including Theories of Change (ToC) and results frameworks.
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Ensure adaptive management by capturing lessons learned and project indicators.
Team Management & Compliance
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Mentor project teams, allocate tasks, and provide feedback to enhance staff capabilities.
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Ensure strict adherence to donor regulations, procurement rules, and safeguarding policies.
Candidate Profile
Education
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Master’s Degree: Required in Development Studies, Economics, Public Policy, MBA, Project Management, or a related field.
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A Bachelor’s degree may be considered only with exceptional, proven experience.
Experience
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7–10 years of progressive experience in consulting firms, international organizations, or government advisory.
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Proven Track Record: Demonstrable success in winning and managing multi-stakeholder or donor-funded contracts.
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Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in Tanzania.
Technical Skills
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Project Management: Proficiency in managing complex schedules, donors, and subcontractors.
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Sector Expertise: Knowledge in areas such as public sector reform, climate, agriculture, health, or finance.
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Analytical Tools: Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with statistical software (Stata, R, SPSS) or qualitative tools (NVivo) is an advantage.
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Communication: Excellent written and spoken English; fluent Kiswahili is strongly preferred.
Personal Attributes
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Commercially Savvy: Proactive in identifying and converting leads.
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Strong Networker: Confident engaging with senior-level stakeholders.
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Resilient: Able to work under pressure and in various field conditions.
Additional Desirable Qualifications
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Professional certifications such as PMP or Prince2.
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Existing relationships with Tanzanian government ministries or major parastatals.
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Deep experience in climate adaptation, infrastructure, or private-sector development.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates must submit the following to info@bkassociates.co.tz:
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Updated CV
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Cover Letter (highlighting relevant experience)
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Certifications (Academic and Professional)
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References/Evidence of past program growth or success
Deadline: 30 days from the date of posting.
To apply for this job email your details to info@bkassociates.co.tz