Job Title: Youth Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, Dar Es Salaam
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Youth Policy and Advocacy Coordinator Tanzania
(Based in Dar with regular in-country travel)
Approx gross salary = 18,703,943 Tsh per annum. Net = 13,084,284 Tsh per annum
Restless Development is the leading youth-led development agency. We have been
working in Tanzania since 1993 and have established an impressive track record
in delivering grassroots impact through youth led development programmes
aligned to the Government of Tanzania’s poverty reduction plans and Millennium
Development Goals.
We are entering an ambitious new strategic plan from 2011-2015 focused in the
areas of sexual reproductive health and rights, livelihoods and employment, and
civic participation. We are seeking a talented and motivated Youth Policy and
Advocacy Coordinator to lead our policy and advocacy efforts.
Your role will support Restless Development to develop a clear advocacy
strategy which places young people as positive agents of change in Tanzania
within the goal areas, and to support strategic partnerships with government
and civil society.
You will work closely with our rural and national teams to bring evidence based
learning and research into the policy making environment enabling Restless
Development to influence policy and practice.
You will train and coach our staff, volunteers, partners and stakeholders to
participate more effectively in policy and advocacy processes from community to
national level in Tanzania.
You will be a talented individual who is committed to youth led development and
passionate about promoting participatory approaches to advocacy.
You will have previous experience in working in policy analysis, advocacy, and
youth participation in decision making (or other target groups).
You will be an excellent communicator (verbal and written) in English and
Swahili, and will demonstrate confidence and tact in working with our
stakeholders.
You will be a talented self starter who can work as part of a team, and be
committed to our mission and values.
Deadline: 18 March 2013
How to apply:
The job description and application form are available at: www.restlessdevelopment.org/work-with-us
To apply, please submit your completed application form to: jobstanzania@restlessdevelopment.org
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
