Wateraid Research, Policy and Advocacy Job Vacancy in Tanzania

Job Title: Research, Policy and Advocacy

Employment type: Full time

Country: Tanzania

Minimum degree: Bachelors degree

Closing date: March 29, 2013 – 5pm

As Head of Research, Policy and Advocacy you’ll lead the delivery of key
Country programme initiatives relating to advocacy, policy analysis and
research. In addition, you’ll have a pivotal role to play in driving global
advocacy initiatives. Through your work, you’ll increase our influence and
build on our success, while developing strong local partnerships and
promoting positive change.

An articulate communicator and persuasive advocate with strong skills in
policy analysis, you must know how to influence people, policy and politics
in Tanzania. Widely read, open minded and a champion of change, you must have
a track record of networking and working successfully with other partners,
local and government networks, campaigns and initiatives and can demonstrate how
you have changed the agenda in the region.

You‘ll will be experienced in monitoring sector performance accountability
and bringing out grounded experience to contribute to advocacy work at both
national and local level. A strong background in managing research is
required.

A graduate in development studies, public policy, administration or a related
field, or equivalent experience, you should understand technical and social
issues relating to water, sanitation and hygiene education.

WASH knowledge and ability to get up to speed quickly with human rights,
governance and transparency, economics, environment and development would be
a major advantage.

Contact/How to apply:
Download and complete the WaterAid application form, then send to tanzaniahr@wateraid.org.
Please note, CVs will not be accepted.

Deadline for receiving application forms is 29 March 2013.