Job Purpose:
This position aims at supporting the Centre to engage the public and private sectors to dialogue and collaborate in creating an enabling environment for farmers and private sector partners through policy and regulatory framework. This falls under the implementation of Work stream 2 of the SAGCOT Centre i.e. (Policy and Enabling Environment) involving a broader engagement of the Government of Tanzania, Non-State Actors and Development Partners on the same
Minimum Qualifications include the following:
A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Civil Engineering, Policy, agribusiness, economics or Infrastructure Engineering. Master degree is an added advantage
Policy and regulatory framework understanding and related experience, and value chains understanding & experience
Proven experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping as an asset in collecting, processing and communicating public investments
At least five (5) year-experience in Civil Infrastructural Development (roads, electricity, irrigation, and storage (conventional and cold chain)) is an advantage;
Multi-Sectoral Local Content understanding and experience is an advantage;
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 activities/projects in a time conscious and coordinated manner;
Ability to deal with multiple partners/stakeholders and grasp a timely articulation of issues;
Ability to work with Public Sector and Non State Actors stakeholders; and
Professional writing and oral skills in English is a requirement. Oral and written skills in Swahili are preferred
How to Apply
Please note
Job type: Full Time
Position Title: Policy Specialist,
Location: based in Dar es Salaam
Qualified and interested candidates are welcome to apply before the deadline of 30th March 2018. Complete job descriptions of these positions can be viewed in the SAGCOT Centre Ltd. website http://ift.tt/2C2VOqN where key responsibilities are detailed. Qualified and interested candidates should attach a cover letter clearly stating Policy Specialist and a copy of the Curriculum Vitae.
Please address your application to;
Chief Operating Officer,
SAGCOT Centre Ltd,
P. O. Box 80945,
Dar es Salaam and send to jobs@sagcot.com
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted