The Embassy of Switzerland in Tanzania, located on l Kinondoni Road in Dar es Salaam, serves as the primary diplomatic link between the Swiss Confederation and the United Republic of Tanzania.
Job Opportunities at Embassy of Switzerland in Tanzania January 2026
As the official representation of Switzerland, the Embassy covers all matters concerning diplomatic relations between Switzerland and Tanzania.
It represents Swiss interests in the areas of political, economic and financial affairs, legal arrangements, science, education and culture. The Embassy of Switzerland also implements an important cooperation program in Tanzania and is working in partnership with governmental institutions, NGOs, as well as with other national and international agencies.
In order to strengthen our administrative team, we are currently looking for a pro-active and competent Tanzanian
professional in order to fill the position of a
Position: Premises and Procurement Manager
Job Description / Responsibility
Procurement and purchases of fixed assets and services for the office
Coordinating the administrative process with external parties (contractor, consultants) for repair and maintenance of premises
Support the Head of Administration in coordinating contracts for construction projects and major maintenance work
Responsible for procurement of locally available goods and services related to office premises (e.g., gardening company, cleaning agents)
Manage utility services and payments for the Embassy, Residence and staff accommodations
Contact person for suppliers and contractors Property, Building and facility management
Supervise, coordinate and control maintenance and repairs of buildings, office furniture and equipment
Ensure disposal or sales of fixed assets
Supervise and verify services by internal staff and 3rd party suppliers
Maintain the fixed asset inventory in accordance with FDFA rules and regulations
Personnel
Coach and supervise the staff
Support and guide team members
Carry out (semi) annual performance assessment of subordinates
Substitute to Logistic, IT and Security Officer
Ensure transparent purchase of fuel and liaison with fuel suppliers
Ensure the proper maintenance of the vehicle logbooks
Maintain the vehicle tracking system
Requirements
Education
Bachelor Degree/Diploma in Business Administration from recognized institution in a related field
Very strong communication skills in English /Kiswahili
Knowledge of French and /or German language is an added advantage
Work Experience
Minimum 5 years working experience thereof a minimum of 2 years in a similar position
Experience with an international employer or foreign mission is a must
Experience in interaction with the Government of Tanzania, including on protocol issues is an added advantage
Other skills
Excellent IT skills, well versed in working with Ms Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
Excellent communication and typing skills (English and Swahili)
Very good organization skills; through knowledge of modern office procedures and practices
Analytical skills and able to meet deadlines while remaining organized and accurate
Readiness to acquire new knowledge and skills
A flair for technical issues
Customer Orientation with creativity/innovative capacity
Ability to work in a multicultural team
Embassy of Switzerland in Tanzania
Interested candidates who fulfill the requirements are required to request the application form through our email
daressalaam.jobapplication@eda.admin.ch
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an assessment
Application Deadline: 02 February 2026
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