Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania,Head of Policy Jobs in Tanzania

Closing date: 30 Jun 2016

JOB
OPPORTUNITY

Be a central part of
Tanzania’s agricultural transformation – the SAGCOT Center Ltd. are looking for
top-tier talent to join our team at the forefront of public and private sector
development of Tanzania. Candidates must have an excellent management and
leadership skills, strong
analytical abilities and communication skills, an
excellent academic record, and a passion for development. Those with at least 8
years of progressive experience up to senior management level are strongly
encouraged to apply at: info@favoritegroup.net

Launched in Dar es
Salaam at the World Economic in 2011, the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor
of Tanzania (SAGCOT) is an international public private partnership that aims
to transform agricultural in Tanzania’s Southern Corridor. Partners include
local and international companies, farmers, development partners, Civil Society
Organizations (CSOs) and the Tanzanian Government. By 2030, the partnership
aims to attract USD 3.2 billion of investments, transforming 350,000 hectares
of arable land into profitable production and lifting 10,000 small scale
farmers into commercial farming.

SAGCOT Centre Ltd.
functions as the operational hub, promoting investments in inclusive,
sustainable commercial value chains. The SAGCOT Centre Ltd is also a neutral
broker and catalyst that links different agriculture stakeholders in order to
help achieve major economic growth in Tanzania.

SAGCOT Centre Ltd.
is currently seeking to fill the role of Head of Policy; a dynamic and
motivated senior professional, with the analytical and advocacy skills to play
a central role in driving the success of the organization. Full details below:

Full
Time Position: Head of Policy

Job Purpose to assist the CEO in the
implementation of partnership management and investor facilitation. To manage
senior relationships with advocacy bodies and non-state actors and develop
strategic alliances across the full spectrum of policy actors to address
enabling environment bottlenecks. To lead communication and awareness raising
on policy issues.

Eligible
candidates should have the following minimum qualifications

· Master’s degree in
any of the following or related fields: Public Affairs, Political science,
Public Administration, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering,
Business Administration or Investment Banking, from an accredited university

· Background and
experience in policy and policy analysis

· At least eight (8)
years of progressively responsible experience

· Strong analytical
skills with the ability to interpret complex and conflicting information,
including the ability to independently identify information or analysis gaps
and to undertake targeted research or evidence gathering to fill these gaps

· Sophisticated oral
and written communication skills coupled with excellent interpersonal skills.

· Able to build a
strong rapport, establish relationships quickly, and work effectively with
other individuals and organisation

· Significant
experience and expertise in programme management, including proven skills in
cross-sector team management with a high degree of responsibility

· Demonstrated
fluency in English

Desired
experience:

· Experience working
in multi-donor funded projects

· Conducting
monitoring and evaluation of sector programmes

How to apply:

How
to Apply

Qualified candidates
are welcome to apply before the deadline on June 30th 2016. Opportunities
are open for both nationals and international qualified candidates. Complete
job descriptions of these positions can be viewed in the SAGCOT Centre Ltd
website www.sagcot.com

Please attach a
cover letter clearly stating which job you are applying for and a copy of your
Curriculum Vitae and send it to only one of the addresses below. Only short
listed candidates will be contacted.