Overview

This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Moshi, TanzaniaStart Date: November 2026Placement Length: 5 monthsLanguage Requirements: English Level 4-AdvancedEligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada onlyThe Volunteer's Role Empower the Next Generation of Engineers in TanzaniaAre you an experienced engineer ready to share your expertise where it matters most? Cuso International, in partnership with VETA Moshi under the SHARE Project, is seeking a passionate Vocational Engineering Advisor to transform technical education and elevate vocational instruction in Tanzania.In this hands-on advisory role, you will work side-by-side with instructors at the Integrated Mining Technical Training (IMTT) Unit. By upgrading their practical skills in bench work, sheet metal fabrication, welding, basic electrical systems, and workshop safety, you will help build a sustainable training environment that equips local youth with in-demand, industry-ready engineering competencies.As a volunteer, you will:Assess Training Needs & Skills Gaps: Conduct comprehensive assessments of General Engineering instructors to evaluate practical skills gaps in bench work, sheet metal fabrication, welding, electrical systems, rigging, and overall workshop management.Master Bench Work & Tool Mechanics: Deliver hands-on mentorship to strengthen practical instruction in precision measuring, marking out, cutting, filing, drilling, thread cutting (tapping and die-threading), component fitting, and the safe operation of specialized hand and power tools.Advance Sheet Metal & Fabrication Training: Design and execute practical training modules covering advanced measurement, layout techniques, precise cutting, bending, forming, and joining methods tailored to industry standards.Elevate Welding & Metal Joining Standards: Mentor instructors on proper material preparation, safe welding operations, joint assembly, and the systematic identification and correction of common welding defects.Strengthen Electrical Systems & Safety: Guide instructors through essential electrical concepts, including circuit assembly, safety protocols, accurate use of diagnostic measuring instruments, systematic fault identification, and routine electrical troubleshooting.Implement Rigging & Safe Lifting Operations: Train instructors on industry-standard load-handling practices, including proper selection, rigorous inspection, and safe utilization of lifting equipment and rigging gear in workshop environments.Promote Technical Documentation Literacy: Integrate engineering drawings, schematics, technical manuals, equipment specifications, and workshop reference guides directly into daily instruction to build strong blueprint-reading skills among staff and trainees.Develop Integrated Applied Projects: Collaborate with teaching staff to design practical, end-to-end engineering projects and practical exercises that combine bench work, sheet metal, welding, and electrical tasks into comprehensive learning experiences.Champion Health, Safety, & Maintenance: Model and enforce occupational health, safety, and security (OHSS) standards, while establishing routines for the safe selection, operation, inspection, and preventative maintenance of workshop equipment.Essential Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, Technical Education, or a closely related engineering field.Essential Background:Minimum of 5 years of practical, hands-on experience in general engineering, mechanical workshop operations, industrial maintenance, manufacturing, or related technical environments.Core Technical Competencies:Proven expertise in bench work operations (measuring, marking out, filing, drilling, threading, and precision fitting).Demonstrated proficiency in sheet metal operations (layout, cutting, forming, bending, and joining).Solid practical knowledge of basic welding, metal joining technique