2 New Job Vacancies at UONGOZI Institute – Various Posts
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About us
UONGOZI Institute was established in 2010 by the
Government of Tanzania to inspire and equip Tanzanian and African
leaders to deliver inclusive and sustainable solutions. This is done
through the provision of high-quality executive education programmes,
facilitation of policy dialogues, action-oriented research and technical
assistance for public institutions.
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Position: Research and Policy Specialist
The
Institute is currently seeking to fill the position of Research and
Policy Specialist (RPS). Reporting to the CEO, the RPS will be
responsible for the management of the department of Research and Policy.
The RPS will be responsible for overseeing the development and
implementation of programmes with the department in line with the
objectives established in the Institute’s strategic plan. They will also
be actively engaged in building and strengthening partnerships, as well
as resource mobilisation. The RPS will lead a team of professionals and
is a member of the Institute’s senior management team.
Duties and responsibilities
- Manage Research and Policy department
- Oversee the development of the operational plans for the department as a part of the Institute’s planning.
- Take
strategic role in the design, management and delivery of research
projects by conducting qualitative and quantitative research to the
highest standards and develop appropriate policy ideas for the
Institute’s clientele. - Develop new projects and policy ideas as part of the Institute’s s future research programmes.
- Lead
the process of conceptualisation and implementation of the various
activities of the department (policy forums/dialogues, action research,
technical assistance, information sharing). - Ensure timely quality reporting of the department’s activities in line with the Institute’s reporting processes.
- Develop and monitor budget for the department.
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 the department’s activities whilst ensuring quality and relevance
- Prepare concept notes for research studies and policy dialogues.
- Conduct
studies and oversee the implementation of research activities,
including conceptualisation, outsourcing and quality assurance. - Identify
existing and emerging global issues that impact on national and
regional development to select topics/themes for policy dialogues, as
well as advisory services for the Government. - Identify potential
candidates (eminent leaders, renowned experts) for the Institute’s
televised programmes, Meet the Leader and In Focus, and advise on
efficient and innovative approaches to conduct the programmes. - Prepare presentations and speeches for various stakeholders, including specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Networking with the Institute’s stakeholders and resource mobilisation activities
- Nurture
and build relationships with public sector institutions 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, implementation, and resource
mobilisation. - Support the development and implementation of the Institute’s resource mobilisation strategy.
- Provide input to advocacy and public communication strategies.
Manage personnel under supervision
- Actively
pursue opportunities for the department members to continue to learn
best practices in research, policies, and other learning and development
opportunities for professional development. - Create an enabling work environment and promote team work.
- Supervise, coach and guide personnel.
- Ensure a common vision aligned with the Institute’s strategic plan is shared among the team.
Required competencies
Core competencies
- 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 whilst exercising good judgement.
Functional competencies
- Knowledge of local Government structures and good understanding of political economy.
- Research
management – capacity to identify, manage studies and research.
Capacity to substantially contribute to undertaking research. - Contract management – ability to manage and oversee outsourced research and other assignments.
- Advisory skills – ability to facilitate advisory services to the high-level bodies of public sectors.
- Operational management – ability to develop plans, budgets and concept notes and deliver on them.
- Networking
and stakeholders management – ability to manage multiple stakeholders
in the highest levels (including leaders from public sector, development
partners and private sector) and balance often contradictory
expectations, building and maintaining relationships. - Collaboration and partnerships – ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships.
- Analytical Skills – ability to understand complex situations, and come up with ideas for programme development and improvement.
- Writing skills – capacity to tailor and deliver messages in writing in a concise manner.
- Results-based management – ability to link implementation of plans to achieving results.
- 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.
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Qualifications
- Master’s degree in social sciences or relevant field. PhD in social sciences or relevant field is an asset.
- Ten years of relevant experience with eight years in senior management role(s) related to research and policy.
- Solid research skills with proven experience in writing, coordinating studies, reports articles and research management
- Experience in linking research/studies, policy and programming.
- Excellent analytical and writing skills.
- Fluency in English and Swahili.
- Proven track record of partnership building and resource mobilisation.
Position: Capacity Development Specialist
The
Institute is currently seeking to fill the position of Capacity
Development Specialist (CDS). Reporting to the CEO, the CDS will be
responsible for the management of the department of Executive Education.
The CDS will be responsible for overseeing the development and
implementation of our executive education programmes in line with the
objectives established in the Institute’s strategic plan. They will also
be actively engaged in building and strengthening partnerships, as well
as resource mobilisation. The CDS will lead a team of professionals and
is a member of the Institute’s senior management team.
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Duties and responsibilities
- Manage Executive Education department
- Review and develop leadership development approach and methodologies to ensure high-quality programmes.
- Represent the Institute in the inter-ministerial, clients’ meetings.
- Ensure timely, quality reporting of the department’s activities in line with the Institute’s reporting processes.
- Develop and monitor budget for the department
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 senior 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 the department’s activities whilst ensuring quality and relevance
- Facilitate executive education programmes offered by the Institute.
- Lead
the coordination of training programmes, including Training-Needs
Assessments, identification of instructors/facilitators and quality
control of the programmes. - Prepare training reports and concept notes for further studies and programmes improvement.
- Prepare presentations and speeches for various stakeholders, including specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Benchmark
the training programmes offered by the Institute against those offered
by similar institutions globally to examine quality and relevance. - Apply recommendations and data from clients/stakeholders in refining training materials on an annual basis.
Networking with the Institute’s stakeholders and resource mobilisation activities
- Nurture
and build relationships with public sector institutions 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 training programme development, implementation, and
resource mobilisation. - Support the development and implementation of the Institute’s resource mobilisation strategy.
- Provide input to advocacy and public communication strategies.
Manage personnel under supervision
- Actively
pursue opportunities for the department members to continue to learn
best practices in providing leadership programmes through research,
professional development and other learning and development
opportunities. - 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.
Required competencies
Core competencies
- 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.
Functional competencies
- Programme management – ability to formulate, implement and monitor leadership training programmes.
- Operational management – ability to develop plans, budgets and concept notes and deliver on them.
- Contract management – ability to manage and oversee outsourced trainers and facilitators.
- Stakeholders
management – ability to manage multiple stakeholders and balance often
contradictory expectations, building and maintaining relationships. - Collaboration and partnerships – ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships.
- Analytical skills – ability to understand complex situations, good understanding of executive leadership programmes
- Results-based management – ability to link implementation of plans to achieving results.
- Networking
skills – ability to network with public sector leaders in the highest
levels, development partners and private sector representatives. - Writing skills – capacity to tailor and deliver messages in writing in a concise manner.
- Communication – ability to effectively communicate intensions and requirements to internal and external stakeholders.
- Advisory skills – ability to facilitate advisory services.
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Qualifications
- Master’s degree in social sciences or relevant field. PhD in social sciences or relevant field is an asset.
- Ten years of relevant experience with eight years in senior management role(s) related to executive education.
- Proven record of coordinating, facilitating and supervising executive education programmes.
- Solid communication skills and excellent networking skills.
- Fluency in English and Swahili.
- Proven track record of partnership building and resource mobilisation.
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
Plot no. 100, Magogoni street, Kivukoni
P.O. Box 105753, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Phone: +255 (0) 22 211 0374
OR through Email recruitment@uongozi.or.tz, with subject line Title of job you are applying for example: “RESEARCH & POLICY SPECIALIST”.
Deadline for receiving applications: June 24, 2021
UONGOZI
Institute is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promote a
diverse workforce. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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