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:
Job
title: Policy Engagement Specialist
Reports to:
Dean, University of Dar es Salaam School of Economics
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:
www.environmentfordevelopment.org.
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.
How to apply:
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: 19 July 2021.
