Infrastructure Specialist Job at Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor (SAGCOT)

To assist the Head of Policy in the implementation of Work stream 2 (Enabling Environment and Policy Analysis) and the broader engagement of the Government of Tanzania and Development Partners for priority public investments in the clusters. 

Duties and responsibilities

·         To assist the Head of Policy in all activities related to engaging the Government of Tanzania (GoT) towards priority public investments in the clusters/corridor and policy advocacy

·         To identify and promote priority public investment and policy reforms by the GoT and development partners (DP)

·         To coordinate all studies, consultations and reviews carried out in respect of infrastructure portfolio, including assisting preparation and appraising requests for proposals for infrastructure projects

·         To identify policy advocacy partners, liaise with a view to developing policy analyses relevant to priority policy issues in clusters/corridor, and to prepare advocacy proposals to address identified constraints in the clusters

·         To map all current and planned activities of GoT and DPs in the clusters/corridor and provide inputs to cluster development planning

·         To track investment and reform commitments by the GoT and DPs and lead systematic follow up of implementation through proactive participation at appropriate working groups and GoT / DP forums

Eligible candidates should have the following minimum qualifications

·         A Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Civil Engineering, Transport Management, Policy, or Infrastructure Engineering. Possession of a Master degree, preferably in Project Management is necessary

·         At least six (6) year experience in Civil Infrastructural design and/or Project Management

·         Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision in a highly dynamic environment

·         Correct interpretation and application of the SAGCOT Centre’s mandate and strategic objectives

·         Strong leadership, coordination, networking and problem solving skills.

·          Insight  into and networks with the Tanzanian Government are a preference

·         Strong affinity with policy and enabling environment bottlenecks affecting agriculture value chains

·         Proven experience to manage complex projects in a time conscious and coordinated  manner

How to Apply

  Qualified candidates who meet the criteria above are welcome to apply now before the deadline on 25^th August 2016. This opportunity is only open to Tanzania nationals only. 

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Interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to submit their applications to the address or e-mail below by 25^th August 2016. Please include a detailed curriculum vitae and a cover letter clearly indicating which job you are applying for. 

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification