Twaweza, a
dynamic East Africa wide organization, is looking for a competent, effective
and energetic Research Analyst for its Uwazi unit in Dar es Salaam
Position: Research Analyst ‐ Social Sectors
Salary Grade: 5
Reports to: Uwazi Manager
Location: Dar es Salaam‐Tanzania
Start Date: As soon as
possible
Background
Uwazi is part of
Twaweza, an East Africa wide initiative with an objective to enable millions of
people in East Africa improve their quality of life by stimulating people’s
imagination and agency, via improved access to information and enhanced
accountability. Uwazi contributes to this objective through “liberating”
existing information and monitoring.
Overall Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance of Uwazi Manager, the research analyst
shall support the Twaweza team in its endeavour to implement program goals,
including through internal learning, policy debates, and opinion articles.
Specific Responsibilities
1.
Design and lead research and accountability monitoring activities on
Twaweza social sector focus areas independently and carry out other relevant
analyses as needed.
2.
Prepare well researched information products (policy briefs and
commentaries) for use in diverse ways supportive of program goals.
3.
Identify opportunities to engage with key interlocutors and represent
Uwazi in dialogue with third parties as needed.
4.
Collect and maintain information (data and reports) in a well‐organized
manner to support analyses and for further dissemination.
5.
Collaborate with other Twaweza units to ensure that Uwazi research
outputs are disseminated in accessible formats.
6.
Follow on a regular basis the socioeconomic developments in the
country and in the region.
7.
Support management in data analysis, and participate in meetings as
needed
8. Supervise interns and/consultants
reporting to him/her.
General Responsibilities
1.
Successfully implement above responsibilities and assigned activities
(and associated budgets) in work plans, consistent with Twaweza interests and
policies.
2.
Contribute effectively to planning, monitoring, reporting and
information dissemination of Twaweza’s work.
3.
Comply with and foster adherence to the established Twaweza approach,
policies, regulations, guidelines and procedures.
4.
Participate actively in organization‐wide learning and other joint
activities.
5.
Undertake any other lawful tasks as may be assigned by the Uwazi
Manager or the Head of Twaweza.
Core Qualifications and Attributes
1. Master of Arts/Master of Science
qualification in social sciences, finance or public policy.
2.
At least 3 years of relevant work experience in policy research and
advocacy/ policy dialogue engagements gained with civil society and public
sector in the Africa region. Experience working on public health/health sector
issues in the region will be an added advantage.
Twaweza Job Description: Research Analyst – Social Sectors
3.
Excellent communication and writing skills in English and Kiswahili
with demonstrable attention to detail.
4.
Good organizational and analytical skills and ability to work
independently and as a part of a team.
5.
Keen understanding of country political and social dynamics;
analytical and conceptual skills.
6.
Creative thinker, able to think outside the box and make unorthodox
connections. Strong affinity with the thinking behind the Twaweza concept.
7.
Demonstrable computer proficiency including web based applications.
8.
Good knowledge of econometric analysis packages e.g. STATA, SPSS.
9.
Keen understanding of social sectors and budgetary accountability
processes in the East African Context.
10. Ability to deliver quality results on
short notice where necessary and with minimum supervision.
11. Curiosity and passion to learn,
innovative, able to take thoughtful risks and get things done.
Changes and Amendments:
This job
description may be amended by Twaweza after consultation with the employee and
the supervisor.
Application process:
To apply for this
position, please submit your CV (max 4 pages) to twaweza@empower.co.tz,
including a cover letter explaining your interests/motivations to work
for Twaweza, and 2 samples of your written work and names of 3
referees, in MS Word or PDF file. In the subject of your email write
your name and the position you are applying for.
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