TAMFI Advocacy Officer Post

General Information

Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions is a National Network of Microfinance Institutions in Tanzania. TAMFI's Mission is to facilitate the creation of an enabling environment for development of a sustainable microfinance sector through the participation of all stakeholders.

TAMFI is inviting a motivated and dynamic individual to apply for the post of Advocacy Officer. TAMFIwishes to recruit an individual with outstanding competence in advocacy issues who will be responsible for the delivery, promotion and development of advocacy for legal and regulatory business environment for Microfinance Institutions in Tanzania. The Advocacy Officer will design, plan and implement advocacy strategy and campaign for the microfinance industry.

Duties and responsibilities of Advocacy Officer

To provide and update material available for advocacy actions

To offer advice and information and where appropriate representation in order to empowermicrofinance activities in the country

To maintain up dated information and be aware of existing relevant, legislative, policy, rules and regulations pertaining to the microfinance industry

To work and develop relations with partners, regulatory bodies (government and central bank). Build and maintain contact with institutions, media, advocate groups and other relevant agencies

To raise awareness of and promote the advocacy services including raising awareness of the needs of the microfinance sector in general

To prepare reports as required by the Executive Director including monitoring and statistics

Actively participate and represent the organization in various networks and movements to share TAMFIposition

To undertake any other appropriate duties as may be required

Qualifications and Requirements

A Bachelor's degree and/or advanced diploma in Social Sciences

Overall knowledge of Microfinance industry in Tanzania, policies and guidelines. Proven track record in influencing government or key policy-makers

Computer literate with excellent PC skills in Microsoft Office word processing, PowerPoint, and Excel

Proven ability of communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally to a wide range of people. Ability of writing clear and concise reports and keeping accurate information

Excellent oral and written communication skills in Kiswahili and English

Application Instructions:

All applications to:

The Executive Secretary,

Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI)

PTF House, Migombani Street, Kinondoni,

P.O. BOX 950,

Dar es Salaam

Application Deadline: Jun 15, 2013