E-mobility specialist at Mercy Corps Tanzania, July 2026

Job snapshot

Mercy Corps is recruiting a E-mobility specialist. The role supports core financial processes and reporting. The post is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, closing on 5 August 2026.

Mercy Corps operates a finance function with reconciliation and reporting at its core.

Role overview

Level 3: Frequent contact with participants, direct contact with children, access to sensitive data and/or a high level of accountability.

Key responsibilities

• Minimum qualifications and transferable skills.
• Team collaboration.
• It blends grants and credit to de-risk investment and attract co-financing from financial institutions.
• Travel might include insecure locations where freedom of movement is limited and areas where amenities are limited.
• Programme Manager - EVOLVE.
• This will include drawing on key stakeholder views and political economy analysis to anticipate market distortion.
• Demonstrate accountability by completing assigned responsibilities on time, communicating proactively about progress and challenges and responding constructively to feedback.
• Works directly with.
• Ongoing learning.
• Supervisory responsibility: No.
• Finance and operations teams.
• Planning technical support for boot camps.
• Quarterly written progress reports.
• Level 2: Some contact with participants and unplanned, non-direct contact with children.
• Industry networking forums.
• Trade shows.
• Supporting the Programme Manager in structuring and managing cohorts for the incubation track. Includes, but is not limited to.
• Applicants who witness or experience every form of sexual misconduct while the recruitment process ought to report it to the Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline at integrityhotline@mercycorps.org.
• Making sure appropriate attention is given to programme learning and the integration of lessons learned.
• Supporting data collection, analysis and the use of data for learning.
• Coordinating the resourcing and technical oversight of key consultants.
• The project combines incubation and acceleration tracks with a dedicated micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) subsidy fund.
• An updated curriculum vitae of no more than three pages.
• Mercy Corps has as well signed the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
• Leading MSME pipeline development for the incubation and acceleration tracks using multiple channels so that diversity among the enterprises supported.
• Budget management.
• Finishing mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and annually thereafter.
• Living and environmental conditions.
• Mercy Corps is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to every employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or every remaining characteristic protected under applicable law.
• Contact details for three professional referees.
• Contribute to programme learning and the development of case studies.
• Appropriate mitigation strategies will be developed and implemented to safeguard programme integrity and ensure interventions remain inclusive, transparent and aligned with their intended outcomes.
• Risk level.
• Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
• Level 1: Likely to have no contact with participants or sensitive data.
• The organization is committed to the core principles concerning the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse established by the United Nations Secretary-broad and the Inter-Agency Standing Committee.
• Matchmaking events.
• Safeguarding responsibilities.
• Mercy Corps recognizes that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process and remains committed to learning, improving and growing together.
• Position summary.
• Market scoping.
• Essential responsibilities.
• Mercy Corps believes that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve.
• Mercy Corps is committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of its field projects.
• Developing technical content for the e-mobility incubation and acceleration tracks.
• Salary level: Level 4.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to conduct business, financial and systems analyses.
• Supporting the Programme Manager and NMB Foundation in designing the MSME subsidy fund by providing technical and commercial input based on the profiles and needs of MSMEs.
• Respect local laws and customs.
• Interested applicants ought to use the application link below and submit.
• The E-mobility Specialist will support the effective implementation of the EVOLVE programme by contributing to the design and delivery of the programme's technical assistance strategy and sequencing.
• Demonstrated experience supporting MSMEs to develop commercially viable business models inside the energy or e-mobility sector, covering market-entry strategies and revenue optimization.
• Work closely with the Country Finance team to prepare realistic cash-flow projections for incubation and acceleration activities.
• Developing financial models and investor materials and engaging lenders or investors to mobilize capital.. This as well covers proven ability to support enterprises with investment readiness,.
• As part of its commitment to a safe and inclusive working environment, team members are expected to.
• Applicants ought to clearly highlight their relevant experience and explain why they are the ideal candidate for the position.
• Team engagement and effectiveness.
• Country Coordinator.
• Safeguarding and ethics.
• Experience directly building partnerships with the private sector to increase employment opportunities.
• Contribute to documenting programme lessons, business cases and policy insights to inform future interventions in the sector.
• Supporting the design and delivery of market-exposure activities for MSMEs participating in the programme, and.
• Position status: complete-time, routine.
• Leading MSME selection, screening, diagnostics and due diligence, covering establishing key performance indicators and milestones.
• Excellent technical writing and stakeholder-engagement skills.
• Monitoring, evaluation and learning.
• Includes providing technical oversight and quality-checking consultants' outputs.
• Leading market intelligence and MSME diagnostics.
• Adhere to Mercy Corps' Code of Conduct policies and values at every times.
• Leading tailored technical assistance for MSMEs in the acceleration track, ensuring progress towards commercial and investment readiness.
• Success factors.
• Monitoring the progress of assigned interventions and delivery against the results chains, covering updating the intervention management model.
• Accountability to participants and stakeholders.
• Programme Manager.
• The EVOLVE: Empowering EV Ventures via Opportunities for Leveraged Value Addition and Expansion project aims to position Dar es Salaam as a leading hub for e-mobility innovation in East Africa.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating diverse stakeholders.
• Carrying out routine monitoring visits to programme participants to assess the adoption and effective use of the support provided.
• Major consortium partner.
• Work closely with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to support effective implementation and coordination of programme activities.
• Contribute to a collaborative and respectful working environment in which team members work together to achieve high-quality results.
• Facilitating peer learning and knowledge exchanges.
• How to Apply.
• The project's overall objective is so that that existing and new electric vehicle entrepreneurs thrive in a dynamic and competitive market via improved access to quality business development services and entrepreneurial finance.
• The position is based in Dar es Salaam and requires up to 30% travel to support field-level programme implementation.
• Deliver technical assistance for the acceleration track, covering support for technical and commercial readiness.
• MSME diagnostics.
• Roundtables.
• Engage with the market, particularly private-sector actors and financiers inside the e-mobility ecosystem.
• Providing input into financial reports and budget revisions, as required.
• Carrying out themselves professionally.
• Capture learning from interventions and feed it into wider learning agendas for the programme and country.
• Regional technical teams.
• The role will promote a culture of openness, accountability and adherence to Mercy Corps' values while encouraging the use of established reporting mechanisms for every concerns.
• Job type complete-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
• Structuring capital expenditure requirements, unit economics and scalable growth pathways for clean-energy or mobility ventures.. This as well covers experience linking technical solutions to bankable business cases,.
• Technical delivery.
• Supporting the verification of MSMEs' eligibility to access the subsidy fund, as needed.
• The E-mobility Specialist will actively integrate safeguarding principles into every aspects of programme delivery, ensuring that the dignity, safety and well-being of participants and staff are prioritized.
• Actively monitor the performance of MSME subsidy fund recipients and recommending action plans for continued growth or corrective action in cases of default.
• Therefore, every team members are empowered to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that support their personal and/or professional growth and development.
• A master's degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or a related field.
• Contribute to risk management.
• Advise the Programme Manager and Monitoring and Evaluation team on effective approaches to MSME support that can improve programme outcomes.
• They will be skilled in building and managing partnerships, particularly with private-sector actors, and will have a results-oriented mindset focused on achieving sustainable employment outcomes for young people.
• Preparing routine updates on the status of the e-mobility incubation and acceleration interventions, and.
• The specific risk level was not selected in the source document.
• Providing technical guidance, share knowledge and offer peer support to colleagues and implementing partners, as appropriate, to strengthen programme quality and delivery.
• Risk management.
• Supporting donor engagement and reporting.
• The organization fosters a culture of trust and respect in which every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their complete potential and motivated to do their best work.
• Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that everyone it encounters via its work-covering team members, community members, programme participants and others-is treated with respect and dignity.
• Providing budget input for incubation and acceleration activities, and.
• Type: Full time Jobs.
• Application method.
• Developing guides, toolkits and templates to support e-mobility enterprises throughout their growth journeys.
• Consultant resourcing.
• Incubation and acceleration workshops and sessions.
• In disaster, in hardship and in more than 40 countries around the world, Mercy Corps partners to put bold solutions into action-helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from inside, now and for the future.
• A one-page cover letter addressed to the Mercy Corps Country Coordinator.
• Supporting the Project Manager in proactively identifying and managing risks associated with programme implementation.
• Achieving Mercy Corps' mission begins with how the organization builds its teams and collaborates.
• Mercy Corps team members are expected to support every accountability efforts, particularly accountability to programme participants, community partners, remaining stakeholders and the international standards that guide international relief and development work.
• Energy 4 Impact technical team.
• Reports directly to.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate strong systems-thinking skills and the ability to navigate complex and dynamic environments with a high degree of adaptability.
• It will achieve this by strengthening the capacities of entrepreneurs, supporting local market systems and fostering access to catalytic finance.
• Structuring learning modules.
• Leading the technical resourcing of expert consultants to provide specialized technical assistance to MSMEs in the two tracks.
• Category: Administration Jobs.
• Track progress against expected results, identify implementation challenges and generate evidence to inform adaptive programme management and continuous improvement.
• By bringing together people with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives, Mercy Corps strengthens its ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation.
• The Specialist will.
• Leading assessments of MSMEs' progress against established key performance indicators and milestones.
• About the EVOLVE project.
• Mercy Corps will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment by or against its team members.
• Equal employment opportunity.
• Monthly progress checks against the results chain and updated response guides.
• Verbal updates while weekly meetings.
• Accountability.
• Documenting and analysing observations and results and drawing relevant conclusions to inform future intervention strategies.. This as well covers carrying out ongoing analysis of the markets and market systems affected by programme interventions,.

Requirements

• Experience working inside the private sector will be a useful extra.
• At least five years of experience in electric vehicle regulations, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, mobility technical standards or a combination of these areas.
• Applicants must have.
• At least four to five years of progressive experience in the energy sector.

Key skills

• Talent Acquisition
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Sales & Business Development
• Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

How to apply

Apply through the Mercy Corps careers portal for this E-mobility specialist.

Apply on the Mercy Corps site

Common questions

What role is open?

Mercy Corps is recruiting a E-mobility specialist.

Where is the job based?

The post is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

When does it close?

The closing date is 5 August 2026.

How do I apply?

Submit your application directly on the employer's official portal: Apply on the Mercy Corps site