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Premises and Procurement Manager
Location: 100% I Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
In order to strengthen our administrative team, we are currently looking for a pro-active and competent Tanzanian professional in order to fill the position of a Premises and Procurement Manager.
Job Description / Responsibility
Procurement and purchases of fixed assets and services for the office
Coordinating the administrative process with external parties (contractor, consultants) for repair and maintenance of premises
Support the Head of Administration in coordinating contracts for construction projects and major maintenance work
Responsible for procurement of locally available goods and services related to office premises (e.g., gardening company, cleaning agents)
Manage utility services and payments for the Embassy, Residence and staff accommodations
Contact person for suppliers and contractors
Property, building and facility management
Supervise, coordinate and control maintenance and repairs of buildings, office furniture and equipment
Ensure disposal or sales of fixed assets
Supervise and verify services by internal staff and 3rd party suppliers
Maintain the fixed asset inventory in accordance with FDFA rules and regulations
Personnel
Coach and supervise the staff
Support and guide team members
Carry out (semi) annual performance assessment of subordinates
Substitute to logistic, IT and security officer
Ensure transparent purchase of fuel and liaison with fuel suppliers
Ensure the proper maintenance of the vehicle logbooks
Maintain the vehicle tracking system
Requirements
Education
Bachelor Degree/Diploma in Business Administration from recognized institution in a related field
Skills and Experience
Very strong communication skills in English / Kiswahili
Knowledge of French and /or German language is an added advantage
Minimum 5 years working experience thereof a minimum of 2 years in a similar position
Experience with an international employer or foreign mission is a must
Experience in interaction with the Government of Tanzania, including on protocol issues is an added advantage
Other skills
Excellent IT skills, well versed in working with Ms Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
Excellent communication and typing skills (English and Swahili)
Very good organization skills; through knowledge of modern office procedures and practices
Analytical skills and able to meet deadlines while remaining organized and accurate
Readiness to acquire new knowledge and skills
A flair for technical issues
Customer Orientation with creativity/innovative capacity
Ability to work in a multicultural team
How to Apply
Interested candidates who fulfill the requirements are required to request the application form through our email daressalaam.jobapplication@eda.admin.ch.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an assessment.
Application Deadline
02 February 2026
About the Employer
The Embassy of Switzerland in Dar es Salaam, as the official representation of Switzerland in Tanzania, covers all areas of diplomatic relations. It represents Swiss interests in the fields of politics/policy, economy, environment, transport & energy, science, education and culture and analyses developments in Tanzania that are relevant for Switzerland. The Embassy supports general cooperation between Switzerland and Tanzania at all levels.
Location: 100% I Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
In order to strengthen our administrative team, we are currently looking for a pro-active and competent Tanzanian professional in order to fill the position of a Premises and Procurement Manager.
Job Description / Responsibility
Procurement and purchases of fixed assets and services for the office
Coordinating the administrative process with external parties (contractor, consultants) for repair and maintenance of premises
Support the Head of Administration in coordinating contracts for construction projects and major maintenance work
Responsible for procurement of locally available goods and services related to office premises (e.g., gardening company, cleaning agents)
Manage utility services and payments for the Embassy, Residence and staff accommodations
Contact person for suppliers and contractors
Property, building and facility management
Supervise, coordinate and control maintenance and repairs of buildings, office furniture and equipment
Ensure disposal or sales of fixed assets
Supervise and verify services by internal staff and 3rd party suppliers
Maintain the fixed asset inventory in accordance with FDFA rules and regulations
Personnel
Coach and supervise the staff
Support and guide team members
Carry out (semi) annual performance assessment of subordinates
Substitute to logistic, IT and security officer
Ensure transparent purchase of fuel and liaison with fuel suppliers
Ensure the proper maintenance of the vehicle logbooks
Maintain the vehicle tracking system
Requirements
Education
Bachelor Degree/Diploma in Business Administration from recognized institution in a related field
Skills and Experience
Very strong communication skills in English / Kiswahili
Knowledge of French and /or German language is an added advantage
Minimum 5 years working experience thereof a minimum of 2 years in a similar position
Experience with an international employer or foreign mission is a must
Experience in interaction with the Government of Tanzania, including on protocol issues is an added advantage
Other skills
Excellent IT skills, well versed in working with Ms Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
Excellent communication and typing skills (English and Swahili)
Very good organization skills; through knowledge of modern office procedures and practices
Analytical skills and able to meet deadlines while remaining organized and accurate
Readiness to acquire new knowledge and skills
A flair for technical issues
Customer Orientation with creativity/innovative capacity
Ability to work in a multicultural team
How to Apply
Interested candidates who fulfill the requirements are required to request the application form through our email daressalaam.jobapplication@eda.admin.ch.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an assessment.
Application Deadline
02 February 2026
About the Employer
The Embassy of Switzerland in Dar es Salaam, as the official representation of Switzerland in Tanzania, covers all areas of diplomatic relations. It represents Swiss interests in the fields of politics/policy, economy, environment, transport & energy, science, education and culture and analyses developments in Tanzania that are relevant for Switzerland. The Embassy supports general cooperation between Switzerland and Tanzania at all levels.