Extended Term Consultant Job Opportunity at World Bank

Extended Term Consultant Job Opportunity at World Bank

Job Vacancy: Extended Term Consultant (E T Consultant)

Job Reference: req38589

Organization: World Bank (Sector: Social Protection)

Grade: EC1 | Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment

Term Duration: 6 Months

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Closing Date: 20th October 2026 at 11:59 PM UTC

Languages Required: English (Swahili is preferred)

About the Role

The World Bank is seeking an experienced, analytical, and highly motivated Extended Term Consultant (ETC) to support the implementation, operational delivery, and monitoring of two core development initiatives in Tanzania:

1. The PAMOJA Project (Project for Advancing Gender Equality in Tanzania): A $104M IDA loan initiative targeting 40 mainland district councils and 8 rural districts in Zanzibar. (Primary Focus — 80%)

2. The FAST Growth Project (Financial Access for Sustainable and Transformational Growth Project): An SME finance and growth project. (Secondary Focus — 20%)

Key Responsibilities

1. PAMOJA Project Implementation (80% Focus)

• Community Microfinance Training (Component 1.1): Serve as Bank-side liaison with contracted BDS firms and PO-RALG/ZEEA/MoCDGEC. Manage field pilots in Singida, Arusha, and Unguja; strengthen delivery models for group identification; and analyze training data to refine operational delivery in real time.

• Community Microfinance Lending Launch (Component 1.2): Lead M&E and stakeholder coordination to launch lending models through financial institutions targeting 500+ Community Microfinance Groups (CMGs), tracking pipeline data, repayment patterns, and institutional performance ahead of full scale-up.

• Co-Financing Partner Reporting: Build data collection frameworks and compile data-driven narrative reports for the Gates Foundation ($2M Trust Fund) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF).

• Cross-Cutting Analytics & Field Operations: Perform data cleaning, crunching, and analytical inputs for Bank documents (e.g., Aide Memoires); manage consultant rosters; and lead field implementation visits in Dodoma, Arusha, Singida, and Zanzibar.

2. FAST Growth Project Support (20% Focus)

• Provide analytical inputs on inclusive finance, SME pipeline development, gender/climate-focused investments, and linkages between community finance groups and formal SME growth pathways.

3. Strategic & Cross-Cutting Support

• Prepare technical notes, reports, and presentations for leadership.

• Support mission preparations, stakeholder workshops, consultations, and multi-agency coordination.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Education: Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a closely related field (or equivalent professional experience).

• Work Experience: Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, including private/financial sector work in the Tanzanian market.

• Government Collaboration: At least 1 year of prior experience working directly with PMO-RALG, MoCDGEC, or government entities in Zanzibar.

• Technical Expertise: Proven track record in financial inclusion, MSME financing, value chain development, climate resilience, Business Development Services (BDS) programming, and government capacity building.

Skills & Competencies

• Analytical Skills: Strong data cleaning, processing, and quantitative analytical capabilities.

• Travel & Mobility: Willingness and availability for extensive field travel (Arusha, Singida, Dodoma, and Zanzibar).

• Languages & Communication: Verbal and written fluency in English; proficiency in Swahili is preferred. Strong written communication for policy dialogue and executive reporting.

How to Apply

Submission Deadline & Instructions

Interested candidates must submit their application online through the official World Bank Careers Portal before 20th October 2026 at 11:59 PM UTC.

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