JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Policy and Budget Analyst Coordinator
Reports to: Executive Secretary
Supervises: Assistant Policy and Budget Analyst
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Job Location: Communication and Advocacy Coordinator
Dar-es-Salaam
Job Purpose: To provide support and strategic direction to ANSAF Members on a wide range of economic and policy issues affecting the agricultural sector in Tanzania
Main Duties and Responsibilities
• To identify policy issues in the agricultural sector that are of interest to ANSAF in order to research and analyze them;
• Carry out research as required by Members including analysis of existing agricultural reports and policies
• Play a leading role in the development of policy briefs and related public outreach events, relevant to the agribusiness and development community
• To interpret and review existing policies in the agricultural sector, evaluate options and make recommendations for new policies;
• To proactively participate in the policy dialogue involving ANSAF members, agricultural sector stakeholders, donors, other private sector advocacy organizations and the Government;
• To prepare positional papers/reports on policy and related matters for ANSAF members; and
• Pursue opportunities to work with government officials, donors and other stakeholders to refine and improve agriculture policy initiatives
Qualifications and Experience
• A first degree in the field of agricultural economics, economics and trade, business administration, or international development. A Masters degree is preferable;
• Experience of at least 2 years working at mid-level position with both the public and private sectors on policy issues;
• At least 2 years professional experience in the areas of policy formulation and analysis;
• Good analytical and interpretation skills that will enable you to:
o Clearly identify and define relevant public policy issues.
o Undertake original economic and financial analysis to a high professional standard.
o Design and evaluate policy options from an independent and objective viewpoint that takes into consideration the needs of marginal and smallholder farmers, medium and large scale farmers, agro-processors, traders (agro-dealers) and other relevant actors.
o Strong quantitative analysis and research skills;
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili;
• Computer; literacy, i.e. Word processing, spreadsheet and power point;
• Diligent, highly organized and self-motivating individual;
• A person with high integrity; and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines; and
• Excellent communication skills particularly in engaging with the private agricultural sector in order to achieve results.
• Broad knowledge of government policy process and experience dealing with government officials
• Willingness to work as part of a team
This is a contractual job for 1 year (renewable) with Gross payment of 3.5million.
Interested parties are to applying through The Coordinator at admin@ansaf.or.tz by sending in their CV’s & application letter indicating why they qualify for this post. Deadline is on 30th Nov 2013
Job Title: Policy and Budget Analyst Coordinator
Reports to: Executive Secretary
Supervises: Assistant Policy and Budget Analyst
Links with:
Job Location: Communication and Advocacy Coordinator
Dar-es-Salaam
Job Purpose: To provide support and strategic direction to ANSAF Members on a wide range of economic and policy issues affecting the agricultural sector in Tanzania
Main Duties and Responsibilities
• To identify policy issues in the agricultural sector that are of interest to ANSAF in order to research and analyze them;
• Carry out research as required by Members including analysis of existing agricultural reports and policies
• Play a leading role in the development of policy briefs and related public outreach events, relevant to the agribusiness and development community
• To interpret and review existing policies in the agricultural sector, evaluate options and make recommendations for new policies;
• To proactively participate in the policy dialogue involving ANSAF members, agricultural sector stakeholders, donors, other private sector advocacy organizations and the Government;
• To prepare positional papers/reports on policy and related matters for ANSAF members; and
• Pursue opportunities to work with government officials, donors and other stakeholders to refine and improve agriculture policy initiatives
Qualifications and Experience
• A first degree in the field of agricultural economics, economics and trade, business administration, or international development. A Masters degree is preferable;
• Experience of at least 2 years working at mid-level position with both the public and private sectors on policy issues;
• At least 2 years professional experience in the areas of policy formulation and analysis;
• Good analytical and interpretation skills that will enable you to:
o Clearly identify and define relevant public policy issues.
o Undertake original economic and financial analysis to a high professional standard.
o Design and evaluate policy options from an independent and objective viewpoint that takes into consideration the needs of marginal and smallholder farmers, medium and large scale farmers, agro-processors, traders (agro-dealers) and other relevant actors.
o Strong quantitative analysis and research skills;
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili;
• Computer; literacy, i.e. Word processing, spreadsheet and power point;
• Diligent, highly organized and self-motivating individual;
• A person with high integrity; and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines; and
• Excellent communication skills particularly in engaging with the private agricultural sector in order to achieve results.
• Broad knowledge of government policy process and experience dealing with government officials
• Willingness to work as part of a team
This is a contractual job for 1 year (renewable) with Gross payment of 3.5million.
Interested parties are to applying through The Coordinator at admin@ansaf.or.tz by sending in their CV’s & application letter indicating why they qualify for this post. Deadline is on 30th Nov 2013
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