Senior Policy & Advocacy Specialist for Tanzania

Position Summary

Futures Group seeks a Senior Policy and Advocacy Specialist for an anticipated USAID program in Tanzania to strengthen the Community Care and Social Service System. The Senior Policy & Advocacy Specialist will lead the strategy and implementation of the project's policy and advocacy activities. The Sr. Policy & Advocacy Specialist will have strong technical and policy expertise related to community-based programs and/or health/HIV/AIDS programs, including Tanzania's Most Vulnerable Children (MVC) program. Successful applicants will have experience working with or supporting Ministries / Government departments on policy development and implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead policy analyses, recommendations, and assessments for client and government, managing policy briefs and advancement in policy priorities.
• Work closely with Government Ministries and/or departments on advocacy plans.
• Advise, advocate and operationalize national policy and create linkages across line ministries.
• Foster an enabling policy and regulatory environment.
• Work strategically with local government to implement national policies at regional and district levels.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in social sciences, public health, public policy, political science, public administration, communication, or a related field.
• Significant experience in policy analysis, an in depth understanding of the Tanzanian policy environment, as well as advocacy, preferably within the OVC sector.
• Demonstrated strength and experience providing technical assistance, crafting technical reports, and policy briefs targeted to decision makers.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and build consensus across diverse sets of stakeholders, including governmental, nongovernmental, and international actors.
• Prior experience working with USG-funded programs is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for high-level policy audiences.
• Strong facilitation skills required.
• Must be fluent in English and Swahili.

How to apply

Applications close on 24th of November 2013. For any questions please contact Kristine.Deleon@grminternational.com