Summary
Water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) continues to be a major problem in
Tanzania. The 2015 Millennium Development Goals for water supply and improved
sanitation has not been meet for Tanzania. Promotion of WaSH through effective
policy translation and Research into Use (RIU) is needed. The IHI in
partnership with MITU is seeking a research officer to fill
Water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) continues to be a major problem in
Tanzania. The 2015 Millennium Development Goals for water supply and improved
sanitation has not been meet for Tanzania. Promotion of WaSH through effective
policy translation and Research into Use (RIU) is needed. The IHI in
partnership with MITU is seeking a research officer to fill
the policy
translation and RIU position. MITU is the lead partner for SHARE in Tanzania.
SHARE stands for the Sanitation and Hygiene Applied Research for Equity. Funded
by the UK Government, SHARE is a research consortium led by London School of
Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), in collaboration with several
international partners.
The
position requires a candidate who will be effective in promoting the WaSH
agenda to key stakeholders in Tanzania. The position will be based with IHI
with a time split between work on MITU research translation and IHI research
activities. Both partner institutions acknowledge that some of these activities
may overlap. The position is based in Dar es Salaam, IHI, Mikocheni office. The
position will require travel to Mwanza and other field sites as necessary.
position requires a candidate who will be effective in promoting the WaSH
agenda to key stakeholders in Tanzania. The position will be based with IHI
with a time split between work on MITU research translation and IHI research
activities. Both partner institutions acknowledge that some of these activities
may overlap. The position is based in Dar es Salaam, IHI, Mikocheni office. The
position will require travel to Mwanza and other field sites as necessary.
Duties
and responsibilities
• Establish a functional policy translation platform for water, sanitation and
hygiene (WaSH) portfolio research outcomes from IHI and MITU -SHARE activities
with key stakeholders from public, NGO and private sectors.
• Work with the SHARE M&E Officer and Research Uptake Officer (RUO) to
establish an M&E strategy for SHARE in Tanzania
• Co-ordinate meetings, workshops and results and policy translation events
with key stakeholders.
• Lead on an outcome mapping exercise, with support from SHARE’s core team in
London, in early 2016
• Conduct local and national government engagement meetings and project
inception community and stakeholder meetings.
• Establish good working relationships with national and international partners
involved in the field of sanitation and hygiene
• Contribute to reporting requirements with respect to stakeholder engagement,
results dissemination and policy translation.
• Engage with media agencies to promote WaSH research results and increase its
standing on the national agenda.
• Ensure that quality control procedures and ethical guidelines are adequately
followed in the running of activities.
• Report on progress and outcomes of the projects from time to time, by way of
electronic or printed reports, institutional presentations and scientific
conferences both locally and internationally.
• Contribute to writing and publishing at least one mid-authored scientific
paper in a peer reviewed and internationally recognized journals.
• Contribute to attracting and competing for research grants to address
scientific questions in line with strategic objectives of IHI and MITU, and the
public health needs of the target area.
• Assist in establishing research collaboration between IHI and MITU and high
calibre national and international WaSH researchers.
• Collect on a quarterly basis the information/data required to support the
delivery of the M&E strategy
• With support from the SHARE RUO, contribute content on SHARE research in
Tanzania to the SHARE website
• Seek and complete professional development opportunities.
• Conduct any other duties as may be assigned by the line managers and the
institute management.
and responsibilities
• Establish a functional policy translation platform for water, sanitation and
hygiene (WaSH) portfolio research outcomes from IHI and MITU -SHARE activities
with key stakeholders from public, NGO and private sectors.
• Work with the SHARE M&E Officer and Research Uptake Officer (RUO) to
establish an M&E strategy for SHARE in Tanzania
• Co-ordinate meetings, workshops and results and policy translation events
with key stakeholders.
• Lead on an outcome mapping exercise, with support from SHARE’s core team in
London, in early 2016
• Conduct local and national government engagement meetings and project
inception community and stakeholder meetings.
• Establish good working relationships with national and international partners
involved in the field of sanitation and hygiene
• Contribute to reporting requirements with respect to stakeholder engagement,
results dissemination and policy translation.
• Engage with media agencies to promote WaSH research results and increase its
standing on the national agenda.
• Ensure that quality control procedures and ethical guidelines are adequately
followed in the running of activities.
• Report on progress and outcomes of the projects from time to time, by way of
electronic or printed reports, institutional presentations and scientific
conferences both locally and internationally.
• Contribute to writing and publishing at least one mid-authored scientific
paper in a peer reviewed and internationally recognized journals.
• Contribute to attracting and competing for research grants to address
scientific questions in line with strategic objectives of IHI and MITU, and the
public health needs of the target area.
• Assist in establishing research collaboration between IHI and MITU and high
calibre national and international WaSH researchers.
• Collect on a quarterly basis the information/data required to support the
delivery of the M&E strategy
• With support from the SHARE RUO, contribute content on SHARE research in
Tanzania to the SHARE website
• Seek and complete professional development opportunities.
• Conduct any other duties as may be assigned by the line managers and the
institute management.
Qualifications
and Experience
• Minimum requirement is a bachelor degree in medicine, science, engineering,
or social sciences.
• Desirable qualifications are an Master and/or PhD in a related field
• Knowledge and preferably experience in the policy translation process
• Ability to conduct meetings and liaison with community, government and other
stakeholders
• Engagement with media agencies
• Oral presentations of scientific research
• Preparing reports and manuscripts
• Willingness to engage in higher education and professional development
opportunities
• Proven experience of engaging and influencing policy and research communities
in the development (particularly WASH) sector in Tanzania
• A strong understanding of WASH issues, particularly in the Tanzanian context
• Demonstrable experience of designing and drafting publications to communicate
research content to different audiences, including non-technical audiences
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
with staff at all levels and across countries
• Proven experience of working in, and organizing events in developing
countries
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrable ability to operate in a flexible working environment working
across different countries, cultures and time zones
• Experience of working under time pressure and meeting strict deadlines,
without close supervision
• A willingness to undertake work-related travel within (and potentially
outside of) Tanzania
and Experience
• Minimum requirement is a bachelor degree in medicine, science, engineering,
or social sciences.
• Desirable qualifications are an Master and/or PhD in a related field
• Knowledge and preferably experience in the policy translation process
• Ability to conduct meetings and liaison with community, government and other
stakeholders
• Engagement with media agencies
• Oral presentations of scientific research
• Preparing reports and manuscripts
• Willingness to engage in higher education and professional development
opportunities
• Proven experience of engaging and influencing policy and research communities
in the development (particularly WASH) sector in Tanzania
• A strong understanding of WASH issues, particularly in the Tanzanian context
• Demonstrable experience of designing and drafting publications to communicate
research content to different audiences, including non-technical audiences
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
with staff at all levels and across countries
• Proven experience of working in, and organizing events in developing
countries
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrable ability to operate in a flexible working environment working
across different countries, cultures and time zones
• Experience of working under time pressure and meeting strict deadlines,
without close supervision
• A willingness to undertake work-related travel within (and potentially
outside of) Tanzania
Competencies
• Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Spoken and written English to business standards
• Spoken and written KiSwahili to business standards
• Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Spoken and written English to business standards
• Spoken and written KiSwahili to business standards
Remuneration
and Mode of Employment
An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to
successful candidates as per IHI salary scales. The contract will initially be
for one year with a three month probation period. Extension of the contract for
a second year is anticipated, but this will be based on performance.
and Mode of Employment
An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to
successful candidates as per IHI salary scales. The contract will initially be
for one year with a three month probation period. Extension of the contract for
a second year is anticipated, but this will be based on performance.
Mode
of Application
All candidates meeting the above job requirements should channel their
application letters with detailed curriculum vitae (CVs) showing contact
address, e-mail, telephone numbers, and photocopies of academic and
professional certificates to the address below. The application letter should
also include the following information:
• Why the applicant is interested in this policy translation position
• Ideas for WaSH policy translation and research dissemination activities
IHI staffs working in other projects may also apply and should channel their
applications through respective project.
The dead line for this application is 15 March 2016. Interviews will be held in
Dar es Salaam.
of Application
All candidates meeting the above job requirements should channel their
application letters with detailed curriculum vitae (CVs) showing contact
address, e-mail, telephone numbers, and photocopies of academic and
professional certificates to the address below. The application letter should
also include the following information:
• Why the applicant is interested in this policy translation position
• Ideas for WaSH policy translation and research dissemination activities
IHI staffs working in other projects may also apply and should channel their
applications through respective project.
The dead line for this application is 15 March 2016. Interviews will be held in
Dar es Salaam.
The
Chief Human Resources Officer
Ifakara Health Institute
Plot 463, Kiko Avence
Mikocheni, Dar es Salaam
PO Box 78 373
Chief Human Resources Officer
Ifakara Health Institute
Plot 463, Kiko Avence
Mikocheni, Dar es Salaam
PO Box 78 373
E
–Mail: recruitment@ihi.or.tz copying jmthomas@ihi.or.tz and
recruitment@mitu.or.tz
–Mail: recruitment@ihi.or.tz copying jmthomas@ihi.or.tz and
recruitment@mitu.or.tz
