International Assistance Officer

About this role

The High Commission of Canada to Tanzania is recruiting an International Assistance Officer to support delivery of Canada's international assistance programme at country level, in line with Government of Canada priorities, policies and objectives. Reporting to the Head of Cooperation, the officer provides policy, programme, project management, analysis, coordination, communication and stakeholder engagement support. Day to day, the officer manages projects and builds networks and alliances with development partners. The role involves research and analysis, policy advocacy and communications, including digital content and social media products.

The officer prepares reports, briefing notes and presentations, supports events and official visits, and provides advice and recommendations. The position also contributes to assessing project proposals and monitoring and reporting on project performance. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or undergraduate diploma in international development, international relations, project management and evaluation, social sciences, management, public administration or a related field. At least three years of cumulative experience in international assistance is essential, covering project management, policy analysis, strategic planning, research, proposal assessment or performance monitoring.

Advanced proficiency in English and Swahili is required, alongside competencies in strategic thinking, planning, communication, networking and judgement, and knowledge of international assistance trends in Tanzania and Canada's priorities. Asset qualifications favour experience in economic development policy or programming, private sector engagement, innovative development financing, work with international donors, and social media content. This is an indeterminate full-time LE-O1 position with a gross salary of 70,240,634 TZS per annum and locally competitive benefits. Normal hours are 37.5 per week, Monday to Thursday 07:30 to 16:00 and Friday 07:30 to 13:00, with occasional overtime and limited travel.

Appointment requires valid Tanzanian work authorization, Reliability Status security screening including criminal and credit checks, and satisfactory references. A pool of qualified candidates may be established for future officer openings. Applications are submitted online through VidCruiter by 29 November 2026.