Nafasi ya kazi :- Impact Finance Expert – Tanzania at HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation, July 2026

Impact Finance Expert – Tanzania

Employment opportunity

HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation is seeking a highly qualified Impact Finance Expert to support the implementation of its Country Strategy Programme (CSP) 2023–2027 in Tanzania.

HELVETAS is a Swiss development organisation that has worked across Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar since the 1980s.

HELVETAS Tanzania’s thematic areas

HELVETAS Tanzania works across three interconnected thematic areas: 

• Water, Food and Climate (WFC): Promotes climate-resilient livelihoods, sustainable natural resource management, and improved access to food, water, and technical and financial support services, particularly for women and youth.
• Skills, Jobs and Income (SJI): Expands opportunities for vocational skills development, private sector growth, financial inclusion, employment, and entrepreneurship.
• Voice, Inclusion and Cohesion (VIC): Strengthens citizen participation, inclusive governance, and policy processes that reduce inequalities while improving the delivery of inclusive public services.

Position overview

The Impact Finance Expert will provide strategic and technical expertise to advance HELVETAS Tanzania’s priorities, including:

• Innovative financing
• Private sector partnerships
• Resource mobilisation
• Policy influence
• Sustainable programme development

The position requires technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership to help drive impactful and scalable development solutions.

This is a senior-level position offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to the successful candidate.

Job details

• Job title: Impact Finance Expert – Tanzania
• Employment rate: 100% full-time equivalent
• Department/unit: International Programmes Department (IPD), with a functional linkage to Advisory Services
• Location/office: Dodoma, Tanzania, with regional responsibilities for HELVETAS Ethiopia
• Contract duration: Two years, with the possibility of extension
• Reports to: Country Directors and Advisory Services

Internal collaboration

The Impact Finance Expert will work closely with:

• Country programme teams in Tanzania and Ethiopia
• Advisory Services Unit
• Business Development team
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team
• Finance and Operations teams
• Global thematic advisers, where relevant

External engagement

The position will engage with:

• Donors and development partners
• Development Finance Institutions (DFIs)
• Impact investors and funds
• Private sector actors
• Public sector stakeholders
• Ecosystem platforms
• Consulting partners
• Local expert organisations

Budget authority

The position has operational authority over assigned project and advisory budgets. Responsibilities include:

• Budget planning
• Budget monitoring
• Cost control within approved limits

Signature authority

In accordance with the Delegation of Authority, the position may sign:

• Project-level documents
• Reports
• Routine correspondence

Overall role objective

The Impact Finance Expert will strengthen HELVETAS’ position as a strategic impact finance actor in Tanzania by leading project development, partnership building, and advisory delivery at programme and assignment levels. 

The position will:

• Catalyse public-private collaboration
• Mobilise capital
• Develop innovative financial solutions that generate sustainable development impact
• Contribute to regional portfolio growth
• Align country initiatives with HELVETAS’ global impact finance agenda
• Build internal capacity in impact finance
• Share learning at regional and global levels

This is a senior technical role with significant programme-level influence. It requires advanced problem-solving, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement capabilities, as well as the ability to operate with a high degree of technical autonomy.

Key responsibilities

Goal 1: Business development and portfolio growth – 25%

• Lead the development of impact finance concepts, proposals, and mandates.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities with donors, DFIs, and private investors.
• Contribute to strategic positioning and pipeline development in Tanzania.

Goal 2: Partnerships and ecosystem engagement – 20%

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with public and private stakeholders.
• Facilitate collaboration among government institutions, investors, donors, and implementers.
• Represent HELVETAS at national, regional, and selected international forums.

Goal 3: Project and advisory delivery – 20%

• Design and implement impact finance projects and advisory assignments.
• Independently deliver smaller mandates and contribute to larger multi-country projects.
• Ensure quality, relevance, and compliance with HELVETAS and donor standards.

Goal 4: Financial structuring and technical advisory – 15%

• Support blended finance structuring, financial modelling, and investment analysis.
• Conduct feasibility studies, market assessments, and investment-readiness support.
• Contribute to financial and impact due diligence and performance analysis.

Goal 5: Project management and reporting – 10%

• Plan, budget, monitor, and report on project and advisory activities.
• Coordinate with internal support functions and external partners.
• Ensure timely and high-quality donor and internal reporting.

Goal 6: Knowledge, learning and visibility – 10%

• Strengthen HELVETAS’ visibility and thought leadership in impact finance.
• Produce presentations, briefs, and visual materials for diverse audiences.
• Contribute to institutional learning and global knowledge exchange.
• Strengthen internal capacity by advising country teams on impact finance concepts and tools and supporting their application in selected initiatives.

Competence profile

Academic qualifications

Mandatory:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Development Studies, Public Policy, or a related field.

Optional:

• Specialisation in impact investing, sustainable finance, or development finance.

Further training and skills

Mandatory:

• Financial analysis and modelling skills
• Proposal-writing and project-management skills

Optional:

• Training in blended finance, environmental, social and governance practices (ESG), or impact measurement and management

Professional experience

Mandatory:

• A minimum of 8–10 years of relevant professional experience
• Experience in consulting, finance, impact investment, SME development, or development programmes
• Proven experience in business development, advisory delivery, and partner engagement

Optional:

• Previous regional experience in East Africa, particularly Tanzania
• Experience working with DFIs or impact investment funds

Leadership competencies

Mandatory:

• Project and workstream leadership
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and partners
• Independent decision-making within delegated authority

Optional:

• Experience mentoring junior employees or consultants

Social competencies
Mandatory:

• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills
• Cultural sensitivity and strong alignment with HELVETAS’ values

Optional:

• Facilitation skills for multi-stakeholder processes

Functional competencies
Mandatory:

• Understanding of impact finance and blended finance
• Advisory delivery and analytical problem-solving skills
• Donor and investor engagement experience

Optional:

• Sectoral expertise in areas such as SMEs, climate finance, or inclusive finance

Language skills

Mandatory:

• Fluent written and spoken English

Optional:

• Swahili, with native-level proficiency considered an advantage

IT skills

Mandatory:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience with financial modelling and presentation tools

Optional:

• Experience with data visualisation or impact-reporting tools

Additional social skills

Mandatory:

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills

Optional:

• Regional-level networking and representation skills

Application requirements

Qualified and interested candidates should submit:

• A cover letter outlining their motivation and relevant experience for the assignment.
• A detailed curriculum vitae, including the names and contact details of three referees.
• An indication of availability and expected remuneration, if applicable.

The selected candidate will be required to undergo criminal background checks, including child protection-related checks.

Eligibility

This position is open to Tanzanian citizens. Applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in Tanzania. 

Applications from non-citizens may only be considered if the candidate already holds valid work authorisation in Tanzania.

HELVETAS does not provide:

• Visa sponsorship
• Work permits
• Immigration support
• Relocation assistance

How to apply

Applications must be submitted through the HELVETAS application portal no later than 31 July 2026.

HELVETAS Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding the next steps in the  recruitment process.

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