The position

Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania (AKES,T) is a mission-driven education organization committed to academic excellence, pluralism, teacher development, and enabling every student to achieve their highest potential. We serve a diverse population of students and staff across multiple campuses and are dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and high‑performance work environment.

The Aga Khan Education Services in Tanzania operates three schools, offering education from nursery to secondary levels. Our schools are committed to providing quality education that develops a broad set of personal, social, and intellectual skills, with a strong emphasis on independent inquiry and critical thinking.

The roots of Aga Khan schools in Tanzania trace back to the 19th century, beginning with a girls’ school established in Zanzibar in 1905 by Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah Aga Khan III. Today, AKES,T continues this legacy by implementing educational programs that equip students with essential life skills and a strong intellectual foundation, preparing them to thrive in an increasingly globalized and technologically advanced world.

We are seeking an experienced Assistant MEP Package Manager for our project at Mzizma School Refurbishment and Extension

Position Summary

The Assistant MEP Package Manager will support the MEP Package Manager in coordinating and supervising MEPF–ICT construction works for the Mzizma School refurbishment and extension project. The role ensures effective delivery of building services and engineering installations, including LV, ELV, ICT, HVAC, Plumbing and Hydraulics, elevators, transformer substations, water supply systems, pump stations, and landscaping, in line with scope, quality, safety, time, and budget requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support accurate project estimates and ensure work packages are delivered within budget.
• Assist in tendering processes including prequalification, bid meetings, bid analysis, and contractor appointment.
• Review contractors’ BOQs, variation claims, and completed works for accuracy and contract compliance.
• Monitor progress against project programmes and support short‑ and long‑term planning.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify quality, safety, and equipment performance.
• Ensure QA/QC documentation complies with project procedures, specifications, and design.
• Maintain accurate site records, diaries, progress schedules, and reports.
• Coordinate suppliers, contractors, and labour resources as required.
• Support commissioning, testing, certification, snagging, and project close‑out activities.
• Ensure AKES procedures, safety requirements, risk assessments, and method statements are fully complied with.

The requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or MEP Engineering.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in MEP design and/or construction.
• At least 2-3 years’ experience in package management within construction projects (educational facilities preferred).
• Proven experience delivering MEP packages from inception to operation.
• Knowledge of contract documents, BOQs, local and BS codes, and safety regulations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, and construction management tools.
• Strong communication, coordination, record‑keeping, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and diverse environment.

• Support accurate project estimates and ensure work packages are delivered within budget.
• Assist in tendering processes including prequalification, bid meetings, bid analysis, and contractor appointment.
• Review contractors’ BOQs, variation claims, and completed works for accuracy and contract compliance.
• Monitor progress against project programmes and support short‑ and long‑term planning.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify quality, safety, and equipment performance.
• Ensure QA/QC documentation complies with project procedures, specifications, and design.
• Maintain accurate site records, diaries, progress schedules, and reports.
• Coordinate suppliers, contractors, and labour resources as required.
• Support commissioning, testing, certification, snagging, and project close‑out activities.
• Ensure AKES procedures, safety requirements, risk assessments, and method statements are fully complied with.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, and construction management tools.
• Strong communication, coordination, record‑keeping, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and diverse environment.

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or MEP Engineering.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in MEP design and/or construction.
• At least 2-3 years’ experience in package management within construction projects (educational facilities preferred).
• Proven experience delivering MEP packages from inception to operation.
• Knowledge of contract documents, BOQs, local and BS codes, and safety regulations.