Uongozi Institute is seeking dynamic people with sound experience in their field who are looking for an opportunity to take their career to the next level. These jobs
are suited to those who:
•Want the challenge of being the first in a new role.
• Are committed to making a positive contribution to national development.
The institute is seeking a Policy Analyst, Capacity Development Specialist, Knowledge Management Officer and Communications Officer.
Policy Analyst
This specialist will co-ordinate activities in the research and policy department, including initiating and guiding research programmes and providing technical expertise.
• Excellent conceptual and analytical skills, with proven experience in creating and presenting policy arguments.
• Sound understanding of Tanzanian national development issues, including policy development and implementation.
• Substantial experience in developing, supervising and implementing research projects.
• A hunger for knowledge with a desire to share that knowledge with others.
• PhD, with at least five years’ experience in research and policy both within and outside Tanzania.
Capacity Development Specialist
This specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing Uongozi Institute’s training programmes.
• Skilled in assessing training needs and preparing strategies for coherent career development.
• Substantial experience in developing and supervising training programmes.
• Experience with developing or adapting training material to meet specific requirements.
• Sound understanding of management within a public service environment.
• Masters, with at least five years’ experience in training both within and outside Tanzania.
Knowledge Management Officer
This person will be responsible for encouraging the use of knowledge by collecting and collating online and printed information for use by staff and clients of Uongozi Institute.
• Proactive in identifying stakeholders’ needs for information.
• Sound ability to evaluate the source and content of information.
• Excellent at collecting and organising externally and internally produced information.
• Substantial experience in developing, supervising and implementing knowledge management systems and databases.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or above) in Information, Content Management, or Library Science; with at least four years’ experience in knowledge management both within and outside Tanzania.
Communications Officer
This person will be responsible for public relations and communications.
• Experienced in developing and implementing a communication strategy.
• Skilled in evaluating target audiences and presenting information in an effective manner.
• Skilled in communicating orally and in writing for different mediums.
• Thorough understanding of public relations, particularly in sensitive environments.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Communications or Marketing; with at least four years’ experience in public relations and communications both within and outside Tanzania.
Uongozi Institute
The Institute of African Leadership for Sustainable Development, Uongozi Institute seeks to support leaders to excel in their role of transforming society to realise Africa’s development in a sustainable manner. During the first phase of operations the institute will work predominantly with leaders from the Tanzanian public service, offering tailored programmes to broaden insight and expertise.
Applications
Please submit your CV with application letter by 11 May. Please include your phone and email contact details, as well as the contact details of three referees.
Uongozi Institute is an equal opportunity employer.
Due to the expected high level of interest in these positions, we regret that we will be unable to reply to every applicant.
We will only contact those applicants we want to interview by 10 June.
Submit applications to:
Chief Executive Officer, Uongozi Institute
P.O. Box 105753, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Email: info@uongozi.or.tz
