Job Vacancy at FHI 360, Dar es Salaam — October 2026

Senior Technical Advisor (STA), Public-Private Partnership & Governance

Organization: FHI 360
Position: Senior Technical Advisor (STA), Public-Private Partnership & Governance
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Employment Type: Full-time
Requisition ID: 2026201377
Application Deadline: 16 October 2026
Travel Requirement: 10%–25%

Job Overview

FHI 360 is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor (STA), Public-Private Partnership (PPP) & Governance to provide strategic leadership, technical direction and operational oversight for the design, implementation and management of public-private partnership initiatives under the FHI 360 Supply Chain project.

The position will serve as a key liaison between the Government of Tanzania, including the Ministry of Health (Mainland and Zanzibar) and PMO-RALG, and private-sector stakeholders such as local manufacturers, private distributors, logistics service providers and digital technology innovators.

The Senior Technical Advisor will identify, develop and scale sustainable, market-driven partnerships that strengthen health supply chain performance, commodity security and system resilience. The role will also advance private-sector solutions in forecasting, procurement, distribution, data visibility and supply chain financing.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical advice to government institutions on strengthening governance structures, institutional accountability, transparency and performance management across the health supply chain.
• Support the development, review and implementation of governance frameworks, policies, guidelines, standard operating procedures and institutional arrangements to improve supply chain management.
• Support the establishment and strengthening of governance and coordination mechanisms among the Ministry of Health, PO-RALG, Medical Stores Department (MSD), regulatory authorities and other supply chain stakeholders.
• Design and implement a comprehensive private-sector engagement strategy aligned with national guidelines to strengthen public health supply chains.
• Identify, evaluate and develop collaborative partnerships with private logistics service providers, distributors, third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and technology companies.
• Provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and MSD to safely integrate private-sector capacities into national supply chain systems.
• Strengthen institutional governance structures to support transparent contract management, risk sharing and strategic health financing models between public and private entities.
• Facilitate partnerships that advance digital health systems, tracking technologies and data visibility solutions through private-sector expertise.
• Monitor and evaluate PPP initiatives against project metrics, ensuring alignment with U.S. Government regulations and global best practices.
• Support compliance with organizational policies, applicable laws, regulations, donor requirements and industry standards.
• Conduct periodic reviews of supply chain processes to identify governance gaps, control weaknesses, inefficiencies and compliance risks.
• Develop risk registers and advise on appropriate mitigation measures for supply chain-related risks.
• Develop and monitor supply chain governance KPIs and management dashboards.
• Prepare periodic governance reports highlighting key risks, compliance issues, performance trends and recommended actions.

Applied Knowledge and Skills

Candidates should have:

• Knowledge of public-private partnerships and supply chain governance.
• Knowledge of compliance, risk and internal control management.
• Strong communication, facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Data analysis and performance monitoring skills.
• Ability to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Strategic advisory and partnership development skills.
• Strong cross-sector stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Education

A Master’s degree in any of the following or a related field:

• Business Administration (MBA)
• Public Administration
• Public Policy
• Supply Chain Management
• Public Health
• International Development

Experience and Other Requirements

• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive responsible experience in public-private partnerships, governance, strategic partnerships, supply chain operations or private-sector engagement, preferably within U.S. Government-funded or international health initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience working with the Ministry of Health in Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar, PMO-RALG, MSD, regulatory authorities, development partners and private-sector stakeholders.
• Proven experience developing, structuring and managing PPPs, including coordinating and facilitating engagement between government institutions, private-sector entities, development partners and other stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of Tanzania’s public health landscape, private/commercial health markets and pharmaceutical logistics networks.
• Knowledge of the relevant policy and regulatory environment, health commodity systems and pharmaceutical systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience navigating public procurement legal frameworks and standard PPP guidelines in Tanzania.
• Advanced negotiation, contract design and cross-sector stakeholder management skills.

Supervision

Reports To: Associate Director – Supply Chain

The position will also provide mentorship and capacity strengthening to junior-level staff on PPP and governance.

Technology Used

The role requires use of:

• Personal computer/laptop
• Microsoft Office 365
• SharePoint
• Skype/Zoom/Teams
• Cell phone/mobile technology
• Standard office equipment

Working Environment

The position is based in a typical office environment and requires the ability to:

• Spend extended periods working on computer screens.
• Perform repetitive keyboard work.
• Sit and stand for extended periods.

Salary

The advertised expected hiring salary range is:

TZS 90,000,000 – 130,000,000 annual basic salary

FHI 360 states that the final offer amount may take into consideration factors including relevant experience, education, internal equity, market pay and available budget.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply online through the FHI 360 career portal and upload:

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• Application letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Resume
• Copies of certificates
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Important Notice

FHI 360 states that it will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment process. It also states that applicants will never be asked for their career-site username or password.

For concerns regarding correspondence from FHI 360, applicants can contact CareerCenterSupport@fhi360.org.

FHI 360 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains safeguarding procedures, including screening checks for successful candidates.