New Government Job Vacancy at The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) – Policy Engagement Specialist
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UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
JOB OPPORTUNITY
The
University of Dar es Salaam invites applications from suitably
qualified Tanzanians to be considered for employment to fill the
following vacancy at the University of Dar es Salaam School of
Economics:
Policy Engagement Specialist
Job title: Policy Engagement Specialist
Reports to: Dean, University of Dar es Salaam School of Economics
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Duty post:
The
Policy Engagement Specialist will coordinate activities in the
Environment for Development Tanzania (EfDT) project at the University of
Dar es Salaam School of Economics. He or she will work within the
Inclusive Green Economy in Practice (IGE) for Senior Civil Servants and
Policy makers programme. The main objective of the programme is to
strengthen the country capacity for conversion to an inclusive green
economy. This will be achieved through increased knowledge on, and
capacities to apply, economic instruments, conduct organizational
change, and promote national systems for Inclusive Green Economy.
Partner countries include Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda,
and the programme is led by the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. The
programme is funded by Sida.
EfD is a global network of
environmental economics research centres primarily based in the Global
South. The overall objective of EfD is to support poverty alleviation
and sustainable development by building environmental economics’
capacity for policy-making processes. EfD includes centres hosted by
academic institutions in Central America, Chile, China, Colombia,
Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda,
and Vietnam. More information about EfD can be found on the EfD website:
https://ift.tt/34xCb9K.
Job description:
The
Policy Engagement Specialist will coordinate the implementation of the
IGE programme in Tanzania. This will include planning, managing, and
delivering on a range of activities, both internal and external, as well
as provide guidance, support and backup for local partners and policy
actors. A key task will be to coordinate with and support IGE fellows at
ministries and agencies that arc partners in the programme.
He
or she will also coordinate national policy reviews and peer review
activities, and may be engaged in analytical work, including literature
review and writing of reports. Other tasks include the organization and
facilitation of events, meetings and webinars, various communications
tasks such as updating the website, support the development of strategic
plans and partnerships, as well as relevant day-to-day administration
and activity reporting.
Suggested qualifications:
The successful applicant will have the following qualifications:
- A Master’s degree in social sciences that is relevant for the position, preferably Environmental Economics.
- Project
and process management experience, preferably 1-2 years at least. Great
emphasis is given to leadership skills, as well as administrative and
managerial proficiency. - Proven analytical skills, for example
experience from analytical work such as synthesizing scientific articles
and governmental reports, and writing reports and articles. - Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English is essential.
- Personal
suitability is of critical importance for this role. A good
problem-solver that can prioritize assignments and tasks, and deliver
with good quality. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to
collaborate with colleagues and partners in academia and in government.
Suggested merits:
- A PhD degree that is relevant for the position.
- Previous
relevant work experience in the field of development assistance, or in
international organizations, governmental ministries/agencies or
academia. - Previous working experience of coordinating international projects or initiatives.
- Relevant knowledge about green economy issues, policy instrument design and evaluation, and social inclusion.
- Previous experience in organizing meetings and workshops.
Terms of service:
Contract of two years.
Remuneration:
EfD
is an internationally funded project which offers competitive
remuneration. The remuneration is subjected to normal taxation and other
statutory deduction, if any.
Method of Application
All
suitably qualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter
together with certificates, transcripts, and names and address of two
referees to the following email efdt@udsm.ac.tz Application letters should be addressed to:
Acting Dean,
University of Dar es Salaam School of Economics,
P.O. Box 35045,
Dar es Salaam.
Deadline:
The deadline for submitting the application is 19th July, 2021.
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