JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
The Project Officer in charge of the water and sanitation sector will develop and manage the AFD portfolio with all the public stakeholders (Ministry of Water and Utilities) benefiting from the AFD sovereign loans to the Government of Tanzania, and other donor partners.

He/She will work under the supervision of AFD Country Director and of a senior Project officer in charge of infrastructure. The Project Officer will be in close relationship with the Task Team Leader based in Paris.

He/She will be in charge of following the AFD’s activities in the sector, both for the on-going projects, as Lake Victoria Water and Sanitation project, Shinyanga Water and Sanitation Project and Morogoro Water and Sanitation Project and for the upcoming financing (such as in Mwanza or Dar es Salaam).

The position is located at AFD Dar Es Salaam Agency with missions regularly required within the country (to Dodoma and places where the projects are located) and exceptionally outside the country.

Key Responsibilities
The key responsibilities will be (inter-alia):
1. Follow-up and monitoring of AFD sovereign loans within the water and sanitation portfolio:
– Prepare financing agreements and monitor their implementation;
– Review of any study/progress reports and of procurement processes;
– Assist the counterparts during the implementation of the project and liaise with cofinancers and services providers as required to ensure compliance with AFD policies and procedures;
– Follow up disbursements and reimbursements;
– Organise regular supervision missions.
2. Development of portfolio:
– Develop a strong pipeline of future projects that meet AFD’s financing criteria through regular exchange with counterparts, cofinancers and other partners;
– Write Identification Note on potential projects and participate to identification committee;
– Contribute to projects appraisal: needs analysis, review of studies, negotiation of project set up and content, preparation of required documentation for AFD’s committees, etc.
– Organise identification, appraisal and negotiations missions.
3. Sector dialogue and communication:
– Monitor the evolution of the water and sanitation sector in Tanzania and prepare sectoral analysis notes;
– Prepare project-related documents and communication content for internal and external audiences;
– Participate to developments partners and stakeholders’ meetings related to the sector;
– Ensure a smooth and close dialogue with all public and private counterparts involved in the sectors followed (Ministry, utilities, private companies/consultants, NGOs…);
– Representing AFD in fora relating to the portfolio.

This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder will be expected to undertake other duties as may reasonably be required to meet the changing needs of the activity.

Who are we looking for?
• You have a Master degree in engineering (general engineer or with a specialty in water and sanitation, or municipal and industrial engineering services). Competences in business administration or public finance management would be an added value.
• You have at least 5 years of relevant experience in similar positions in a reputable organization. In particular, sound experience in project management for water and sanitation infrastructures regarding technical, contractual and financial aspects is required. Previous experience within an international donor represented in Tanzania (World Bank, EU, AfDB … ) would be specifically appreciated.
• You have a good knowledge of Tanzanian government institutional set up and functioning. You have at least a basic understanding of strategic issues (technical, social, financial, environmental) in the delivery of water and sanitation services.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English are required. In particular, you are able to draft clear and concise reports or analytical notes. Knowledge of French would be very much appreciated. Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint are a prerequisite.
• You have excellent interpersonal skills, diplomacy and negotiation capacities as well as a strong appetite for teamwork. In your previous positions, you have shown a great sense of autonomy and an ability to bring new ideas.
• You share AFD’s values and commitments.