Career Opportunity
REPOA is a non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO), registered under the laws of Tanzania with the key functions of undertaking and facilitating research, conducting and coordinating training, as well as the promotion of dialogue and policy development for pro-poor growth and poverty reduction.
In response to the growing need for a better understanding of the nexus between growth, jobs and poverty reduction from several stakeholders in Tanzania, the Ministry of Labour and Employment and ILO are jointly supporting the establishment of the National Centre for Employment Studies (NCES) at REPOA.
REPOA invites applications from qualified candidates for the following position for the National Centre for Employment Studies (NCES):
Senior Programme Coordinator
NCES is expected to facilitate the creation of scientific knowledge on employment and labour issues and bring them to the attention of policy makers and relevant stakeholders. It is also expected to facilitate knowledge sharing and support the national development agenda by enhancing decent work strategies in poverty reduction and achievement of the MDGs. The Programme Coordinator will ensure NCES achieves this by carrying out the following tasks:
Duties and Responsibilities
i. Facilitation of establishment of the Steering Committee and the Advisory Group.
ii. Developing a research programme and strategy of implementation for discussion and approval by the Advisory Group and Steering Committee, respectively.
iii. Coordinating implementation of the research programme to ensure production of high quality analytical work including at least one flagship publication on labour and employment, drawing on the latest academic literature and empirical work both nationally as well as from international sources.
iv. Organising seminars and other dialogue mechanisms to stimulate national policy dialogue on employment.
v. Coordinating development of position papers and recommendations to inform decision- making processes on issues related to employment at all levels of government.
vi. Establishing a databank on labour and employment in the country and to set up a roster of employment experts who could be engaged to conduct relevant research.
vii. Facilitate training and other initiatives to strengthen national capacities in the analysis of labour and employment issues, monitoring and analysis of available data on labour employment.
viii. Organising the Annual National Employment Forum.
ix. Develop networking with international centers on employment studies to facilitate learning and collaboration.
x. Prepare operational reports of the Centre as may be required from time to time.
Qualifications and Mode of Engagement
- Applicants must be holders of at least a Master's Degree in Social Sciences from a recognised and reputable higher learning institution, and must demonstrate a working knowledge and research experience on labour and employment issues. A PhD will be an added advantage.
- The Programme Coordinator will initially be engaged on a one-year contract with the possibility of renewal upon satisfactory performance.
Mode of Application:
Qualified applicants are welcome to apply, and should send their typed application letter and detailed CV including three referees to the address below by Monday, July 16th 2012.
Only applicants who meet requirements will be considered for an interview. Those who do not hear from us should consider themselves unsuccessful
REPOA is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Director, Research on Poverty Alleviation using the address below.
Research on Poverty Alleviation (REPOA)
P.O. Box 33223, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania • 157 Mgombani Street, Regent Estate
Tel: +255 (0) (22) 2700083 / 0784 555 655 • Fax: 255 (0) (22) 2775738
Email: repoa@repoa.or.tz
www.repoa.or.tz
