Background

Adam Smith International is an award-winning global company that delivers impact, value and lasting change through economic growth and government reform. Our reputation as a global leader has been built on the positive results our projects have achieved in many of the world’s most challenging environments. Adam Smith International has a strong corporate presence globally, with 146 current projects across 49 countries and over 1,000 staff and associates. Headquartered in London, our regional offices are based in Africa (Nairobi, Abuja, and Pretoria), Asia Pacific (Sydney) and South Asia (Delhi), with numerous registered offices across Africa and Asia.

We are recruiting for a skills programme, which aims to enable East African women, men and young people to gain employment and economic opportunities in resource-based industries and adjacent sectors. It will qualify vocational education and training (VET) students and graduates for jobs in the supply chain of upcoming natural resource investments and adjacent sectors, through the establishment of two career centers at public VET institutions and the provision of short technical courses according to the needs of the private sector.

Job Title: National Industry Linkage Advisor/Job Scout
Location: Tanzania
Duration: 22 person months each
Job Description

The National Industry Linkage Advisor/Job Scout will:

• Develop partnerships with employers which will lead to job and internship placements for graduates
• Implement employee services including vacancy postings on job online platforms, pre-selection of candidates and employer stands at the career fair
• Organise and facilitate employer breakfast meetings

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor degree in business administration, economics, management or social sciences, education or other relevant fields
• Minimum of 7 years working experience in the private sector or the TVET system, experience in networking, coordination or cooperation with the private sector
• Working experience in Tanzania or East Africa obligatory
• Excellent spoken and written English and Kiswahili is obligatory
• Driving license category B
• Right to live and work in Tanzania/East Africa
• Available to resume work on the 18^th of March 2018