Uongozi Institute Jobs Tanzania, June 2020

Job Title: Research and Policy Specialist 
Duties and responsibilities
Manage research and policy team

• Oversee the development of the operational plans for the department as a part of the institutes planning. Ensure that the plans facilitate the achievement of the strategic objectives established in the Institute’s strategy.
• Lead the process of conceptualization and implementation of the various activities of the department (policy forums/dialogues, action research, technical assistance, information sharing).
• Ensure that the department promotes gender equality in its operations.
• Represent the Institution in various events and platforms.
• Ensure timely quality reporting of the department’s activities in line with the Institute’s reporting processes.
• Budgeting for the departments work and follow up on financial implementation.
• Contribute to the resource mobilisation of the Institute.

Provide advisory and technical support on the strategic direction of the Institute

• Contribute to the management and strategic direction of the Institute as a key member of the management team.
• Ensure that the department’s activities are in line with and support the implementation of all other areas of work of the institute.
• Provide guidance and support the CEO in his interactions with key stakeholders of the Institute.

Coordinate department’s activities (action research, policy forums, advisory services, etc.) while ensuring quality and relevance

• Coordinate studies and research activities including conceptualization, outsourcing and quality assurance.
• Prepare concept notes for studies, policy forums and dialogues.
• Preparation ofTORs for external facilitators, researchers and consultants.
• Work closely with external consultants and stakeholders to ensure high-quality and policy relevant outputs.
• Prepare presentations and speeches for various stakeholders including specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Networking with the Institute’s stakeholders and resource mobilization activities

• Nurture and build relationships with public sector institutions in order to identify current government priorities to strategic entry points for the Institute.
• Nurture and establish relationships with development partners and other relevant actors to achieve collaboration, cooperation and alliances on programme development and implementation, and resource mobilization.
• Provide substantive input to the development and implementation of the Institute’s resource mobilization strategy.
• Provide input to advocacy and public communication strategies.

Manage personnel under supervision

• Supervise, coach and guide personnel.
• Ensure a common vision aligned with the Institute’s strategic plan is shared among the team.
• Create an enabling work environment and promote team work.
• Identify learning and development opportunities.

COMPETENCIES
Core competencies

• Leadership – ability to persuade others to follow.
• Leadership – ability to persuade others to follow.
• People management – ability to improve performance and satisfaction.
• Team management – ability to create common vision and well-functioning teams.
• Communication – ability to listen, persuade and transform.
• Delivery – ability to get things done while exercising good judgement.

Functional competencies

• Stakeholders Management – ability to manage multiple stakeholders and balance often contradictory expectations, building and maintaining relationships.
• Inspiration – ability to inspire colleagues and partners to be innovative and explore ways to do things differently.
• Collaboration and Partnerships – ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships.
• Programme Management – ability to formulate, implement and monitor.
• Operational Management – ability to develop plans, budgets and concept notes and deliver on them.
• Analytical Skills – ability to understand complex situations, good understanding of political economy.
• Results-based Management – ability to link implementation of plans to achieving results.
• Research Management – capacity to identify and manage studies and research. Capacity to substantially contribute to undertaking research.
• Contract Management – ability to manage and oversee outsourced research and other assignments.
• Networking Skills – ability to network with public sector leaders in the highest levels, development partners and private sector representatives.
• Advisory Skills – ability to facilitate advisory services.
• Writing Skills – capacity to tailor and deliver messages in writing in a concise manner.
• Coordination Skills – ability to coordinate implementation of activities (events, forums, assignments).
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate intensions and requirements to internal and external stakeholders.
• Team Building – ability to work effectively with diverse groups of professionals towards common goals.

• Master’s degree in social sciences or relevant field. PhD in social sciences or relevant field is an asset.
• 10 years of relevant experience with 8 years in a management position.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Proven track record of partnership building and resource mobilization.
• Solid communication skills and excellent networking skills.
• Fluency in English and Swahili.
• Past experience in writing or coordinating studies, reports articles and research management.
• Experience in linking research/studies, policy and programming.
• Capacity to manage teams and programmes.
• Good understanding of Tanzanian structures and political economy.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application, comprising of:

• Brief statement on the related or similar work as above.
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae with contact details for three referees.
• Copy of your latest write-up.
• Copies of certificates.

Above to be submitted to the following address:

Chief Executive Officer
UONGOZI Institute
62 Msasani Road, Oyster Bay
P.O. Box 105753, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Phone: +255 (0) 22 260 2917
OR through Email [email protected] with subject line “RESEARCH & POLICY SPECIALIST”.

Deadline for Receiving Applications: July 12^th, 2020.
UONGOZI Institute is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.