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POLICY, ADVOCACY, AND OUTREACH SPECIALIST

Application Deadline: May 22, 2015
Position Description:

Source:The Guardian 11 May, 2015
GENERAL:
Win rock International is a non-profit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.

SALARY & BENEFITS:
Winrock offers employees excellent benefits. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

POSITION TITLE: Multiple Key staff position for Integrated Water Resource Management Project
LOCATION:Tanzania
UNIT: Water, Energy and infrastructure (WE&I) Winrock International

PROGRAM SUMMARY:
Winrock is seeking candidates for Multiple Key Staff Positons for an upcoming USAID-funded integrated
water resource management (IWRM)program in Tanzania. Positions are contingent upon receipt of
donor funding.

DESIRED POSITIONS:
Winrock is accepting applications for the following positions:

Technical Leads (multiple) in the following areas:

Policy, Advocacy, and Outreach Specialist:

Areas of responsibility include public and local government engagement, project related public communication and publications, and policy coordination.
In-depth understanding of the government and policies of Tanzania is essential, particularly as they relate to water and natural resource management.
Experience with public outreach and/or liaising with government officials in the
Tanzania context is required.
Relevant advanced degree and minimum of 5 years of experience is required.
Fluency in English and expertise in local language is required
Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume by e-mail to MUS.Tanzania@gmail.com .ln the Subject Line please indicate: "IWRMTanzania - (Insert Position of Interest)."For highest consideration please submit application by May 22,2015

Winrock would like to graciously thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted. No phone calls please.