Project Manager: Skilled Workers for Germany 🎉
- Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- viaKaziConnect
1 month ago
Senior Level
Office Management and Human Resources Services
2 - 5 years
Bachelor's Degree in business studies, social sciences, economics, or a related field
Job Summary
The Project Manager will act as first point of contact for German companies that are interested in hiring skilled workers for their German locations, as well as in identifying and ensuring that any interested Tanzanian applicants meet the required conditions and professional qualifications for a Germany work-stay placement.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Identifying and preparing skilled workers from Tanzania for employment opportunities in Germany.
- Identifying and preparing young people from Tanzania for a dual training opportunity in Germany.
- Conduct analysis and identification of skilled workers in Tanzania and matching them with companies’ needs in Germany.
- Assess training differences between local qualifications and equivalent German standards and develop up-skilling measures.
- Support selected candidates with preparation and administrative steps.
- Manage the project budget and provide regular reports to senior management of our Eastern Africa and relevant German authorities.
- Build and maintain networks with local and German partners, including chambers of commerce, industry associations, and educational institutions.
- Coordinate closely with the project colleagues in Germany and in our 10 further offices in Africa.
Education Other Skills Required
- You hold a diploma or degree in business studies, social sciences, economics, or a related field.
- You have at least 3 years of relevant work experience in recruitment, project management and/or business advisory.
- You have knowledge about the German job and vocational education market and social environment, ideally work or education experience in Germany.
- You have the ability to build, maintain, and extend industry-specific networks.
- You have strong presentation and communication skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- German language skills at B2 level (or equivalent) or higher are an advantage.
- You have experience in working in an international team or with international clients and possess strong confidence and self-awareness in intercultural setting.
- You are determined, resilient and cope well under stress.
- Willingness to travel within Tanzania and to Germany.
- The role is based in our Dar Es Salaam office – travels to Germany may be required within the scope of the role.
- You enjoy a busy work environment with multiple tasks, projects and activities.
- You adapt quickly to new demands.
- You enjoy working in international teams and have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- You are willing and able to adhere to German business practices and standards.
- You are excited about being a part of a dynamic team moving Eastern Africa forward through business and trade, industry linkages, and strengthening the business ecosystem at large.
