Policy Forum is a dynamic and growing network of over 100 civil society organizations seeking to enhance and augment the voice of citizens in national policy processes. We strive to empower Tanzanian citizens to influence greater accountability in public decisions and in the use of public resources. The network is facilitated through a small secretariat office. The secretariat currently seeks to recruit for the following positions:
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer – Grade 2
Why would you want this job?
This type of position may attract people who are passionate about the technical/professional aspects of Monitoring and Evaluation as well as being interested in policy issues especially those in our areas of focus. A gender-sensitive person with broad understanding of how marginalized groups are most impacted by policy choices may also find this position attractive in that it brings together an entire range of development stakeholders wishing to see how processes can be opened up to include the disadvantaged.
We expect the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to develop and implement an innovative M&E framework that will focus on organizational learning and impact assessments and provide internal advisory support to the Policy Unit, helping to contribute to the growth and development of all aspects of the network. There is plenty of opportunity for growth and personal development for someone with initiative and drive.
The Details:
Responsibilities:
- Assist program managers within the Policy Unit to develop realistic monitoring plans that capture quantitative and qualitative data to report on performance, outcomes and results.
- Develop a strategy for outcome mapping and quality monitoring across all teams within the Policy Unit.
- Investigate and try other methodologies for impact planning and assessment (e.g. Theory of Change) and inform the network accordingly.
- Coordinate the implementation of baseline surveys, follow‐on monitoring and evaluation exercises for Policy Forum.
- Enhance capacity of PF members on results‐oriented programming and Outcome Mapping approach to monitoring and evaluation.
- Documentation of advocacy experience – Facilitate documentation and reporting of impact assessments, lessons learned and self-reflection.
- Develop and maintain an effective information system on advocacy interventions and policy engagements by PF.
- Provide resource for PF members and acting as a focal person for best practices in documentation.
- Work in collaboration with external organisations where required.
Technical skills and experiences that we are seeking:
- Bachelor degree in Research /Monitoring and evaluation.
- Demonstrated ability to design and managing evaluation or research projects.
- Experience and understanding, developing and using impact and outcome frameworks.
- Experience of using both quantitative and qualitative research/evaluation methods.
- Project management experience.
- Experience and understanding of effective dissemination and communication of research/evaluation findings within both internal and external organisational settings.
- Basic IT skills – Office systems, presentations, extensive use of the internet for research.
- Excellent language skills, verbally and in writing in English and Kiswahili.
- Ability to function well in teams and works productively with diverse groups of people at all levels.
Programme Officer - Extractives – Grade 2
Why would you want this job?
This type of position may attract people who are interested in advocacy issues surrounding the extractives sector in Tanzania particularly in mining and oil and gas. We expect the Programme Officer, with support of the Policy Analysis Manager, to liaising with other stakeholders in the extractives sector in Tanzania and build relationships that further the objectives of the Policy Forum network.
The Details:
Responsibilities:
- Developing an in-depth understanding of and expertise in the extractives industries in Tanzania, particularly in mining, oil and gas sectors in order to support Policy Forum’s members in their advocacy.
· Assisting the Policy Analysis Manager in the development and implementation of advocacy strategies on the extractive industries in Tanzania.
· Assisting the Policy Analysis Manager in research related to transparency in the extractives industries.
· Compiling inputs from members and other CSOs and producing reports on a regular basis.
· Liaising with the CSO Extractives Industries Working Group to determine the support they can provide PF members and vice versa.
· Support Policy Analysis Manager to strategically engage with stakeholders identified by PF secretariat or Board of Directors.
- Support the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager to coordinate lesson-learning.
Technical skills and experiences that we are seeking:
- Bachelor Degree or comparable experience in social sciences, journalism, law, public policy, governance, or a related field Demonstrated ability to design and managing evaluation or research projects.
- Awareness of and demonstrated interest in critical issues in the Tanzanian policy environment at local and national level.
- Good basic analytical skills.
- Ability to function well in teams and to work productively in a multidisciplinary environment with diverse groups of people.
- Good communication skills, verbally and in writing, in Kiswahili and English.
- Basic IT skills – Office systems, presentations, extensive use of the internet for research.
- Demonstrated interest in working with civil society in Tanzania on policy issues
Programme Assistant – Grade 2
Why would you want this job?
This type of position may attract people who are interested in conducting preliminary research and analysis on a diverse range of policy issues (including public budgets and expenditure, governance structures and reform processes, democracy and accountability issues.
The Details:
Responsibilities:
· Support Managers in the delivery of the Policy Forum strategic plan by: conducting preliminary analysis and research
· Coordinating logistics and administration for the Policy Analysis Manager.
· Ensuring documents are properly filed and can be easily found.
· Taking minutes and drafting reports as necessary.
Technical skills and experiences that we are seeking:
· Bachelor Degree or comparable experience in social sciences, journalism, law, public policy, governance, or a related field.
· Awareness of and demonstrated interest in critical issues in the Tanzanian policy environment at local and national level.
· Good basic analytical skills.
· Ability to function well in teams and to work productively in a multidisciplinary environment with diverse groups of people.
· Excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing, in Kiswahili and English.
· Basic IT skills – Office systems, presentations, extensive use of the internet for research.
· Demonstrated interest in working with civil society in Tanzania on policy issues.
Expiration Date:
Saturday, March 15, 2014
How to apply?
You are invited to submit the following: (a) a cover letter clearly stating in 200 words or less which job you are applying for, why you want this job and consider yourself suitable for it, (b) salary history, (c) 2-3 references, (d) an updated CV which includes your complete contact details, and (e) a sample (no more than 2500 words) of your written work in Kiswahili or English.
The application deadline is March 15, 2014. Application materials will be retained by Policy Forum and cannot be returned. Complete and more detailed job description can be found on the Policy Forum
Women are strongly encouraged to apply!
Interested candidates should submit an application either by mail or by e-mail to the following address:
Policy Forum Recruitment – (Write thename of the post you are applying for here.)
Policy Forum
PO Box38486,
Dar es Salaam
E-Mail: info@policyforum.or.tz
Website: www.policyforum.or.tz
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