About us
UONGOZI Institute was established in 2010 by the
Government of Tanzania to inspire and equip Tanzanian and African
leaders to deliver inclusive and sustainable solutions. This is done
through the provision of high-quality executive education programmes,
facilitation of policy dialogues, action-oriented research and technical
assistance for public institutions.
Recommended:
The Institute is currently seeking to fill the position of Research and Policy Specialist (RPS). Reporting to the CEO, the RPS will be responsible for the management of the department of Research and Policy. The RPS will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of programmes with the department in line with the objectives established in the Institute’s strategic plan. They will also be actively engaged in building and strengthening partnerships, as well as resource mobilisation. The RPS will lead a team of professionals and is a member of the Institute’s senior management team.
Duties and responsibilities
- Manage Research and Policy department
- Oversee the development of the operational plans for the department as a part of the Institute’s planning.
- Take strategic role in the design, management and delivery of research projects by conducting qualitative and quantitative research to the highest standards and develop appropriate policy ideas for the Institute’s clientele.
- Develop new projects and policy ideas as part of the Institute’s s future research programmes.
- Lead the process of conceptualisation and implementation of the various activities of the department (policy forums/dialogues, action research, technical assistance, information sharing).
- Ensure timely quality reporting of the department’s activities in line with the Institute’s reporting processes.
- Develop and monitor budget for the department.
- Contribute to the management and strategic direction of the Institute as a key member of the management team.
- Ensure that the department’s activities are in line with and support the implementation of all other areas of work of the institute.
- Provide guidance and support the CEO in his interactions with key stakeholders of the Institute.
- Prepare concept notes for research studies and policy dialogues.
- Conduct studies and oversee the implementation of research activities, including conceptualisation, outsourcing and quality assurance.
- Identify existing and emerging global issues that impact on national and regional development to select topics/themes for policy dialogues, as well as advisory services for the Government.
- Identify potential candidates (eminent leaders, renowned experts) for the Institute’s televised programmes, Meet the Leader and In Focus, and advise on efficient and innovative approaches to conduct the programmes.
- Prepare presentations and speeches for various stakeholders, including specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Nurture and build relationships with public sector institutions to identify current government priorities to strategic entry points for the Institute.
- Nurture and establish relationships with development partners and other relevant actors to achieve collaboration, cooperation and alliances on programme development, implementation, and resource mobilisation.
- Support the development and implementation of the Institute’s resource mobilisation strategy.
- Provide input to advocacy and public communication strategies.
- Actively pursue opportunities for the department members to continue to learn best practices in research, policies, and other learning and development opportunities for professional development.
- Create an enabling work environment and promote team work.
- Supervise, coach and guide personnel.
- Ensure a common vision aligned with the Institute’s strategic plan is shared among the team.
Required competencies
Core competencies
- Leadership – ability to persuade others to follow.
- People management – ability to improve performance and satisfaction.
- Team management – ability to create common vision and well-functioning teams.
- Communication – ability to listen, persuade and transform.
- Delivery – ability to get things done whilst exercising good judgement.
Functional competencies
- Knowledge of local Government structures and good understanding of political economy.
- Research management – capacity to identify, manage studies and research. Capacity to substantially contribute to undertaking research.
- Contract management – ability to manage and oversee outsourced research and other assignments.
- Advisory skills – ability to facilitate advisory services to the high-level bodies of public sectors.
- Operational management – ability to develop plans, budgets and concept notes and deliver on them.
- Networking and stakeholders management – ability to manage multiple stakeholders in the highest levels (including leaders from public sector, development partners and private sector) and balance often contradictory expectations, building and maintaining relationships.
- Collaboration and partnerships – ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships.
- Analytical Skills – ability to understand complex situations, and come up with ideas for programme development and improvement.
- Writing skills – capacity to tailor and deliver messages in writing in a concise manner.
- Results-based management – ability to link implementation of plans to achieving results.
- Communication – ability to effectively communicate intensions and requirements to internal and external stakeholders.
- Team building – ability to work effectively with diverse groups of professionals towards common goals.
- Master’s degree in social sciences or relevant field. PhD in social sciences or relevant field is an asset.
- Ten years of relevant experience with eight years in senior management role(s) related to research and policy.
- Solid research skills with proven experience in writing, coordinating studies, reports articles and research management
- Experience in linking research/studies, policy and programming.
- Excellent analytical and writing skills.
- Fluency in English and Swahili.
- Proven track record of partnership building and resource mobilisation.
Position: Capacity Development Specialist
The Institute is currently seeking to fill the position of Capacity Development Specialist (CDS). Reporting to the CEO, the CDS will be responsible for the management of the department of Executive Education. The CDS will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of our executive education programmes in line with the objectives established in the Institute’s strategic plan. They will also be actively engaged in building and strengthening partnerships, as well as resource mobilisation. The CDS will lead a team of professionals and is a member of the Institute’s senior management team.
Duties and responsibilities
- Manage Executive Education department
- Review and develop leadership development approach and methodologies to ensure high-quality programmes.
- Represent the Institute in the inter-ministerial, clients’ meetings.
- Ensure timely, quality reporting of the department’s activities in line with the Institute’s reporting processes.
- Develop and monitor budget for the department
- Contribute to the management and strategic direction of the Institute as a key member of the senior management team.
- Ensure that the department’s activities are in line with and support the implementation of all other areas of work of the Institute.
- Provide guidance and support the CEO in his interactions with key stakeholders of the Institute.
- Facilitate executive education programmes offered by the Institute.
- Lead the coordination of training programmes, including Training-Needs Assessments, identification of instructors/facilitators and quality control of the programmes.
- Prepare training reports and concept notes for further studies and programmes improvement.
- Prepare presentations and speeches for various stakeholders, including specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Benchmark the training programmes offered by the Institute against those offered by similar institutions globally to examine quality and relevance.
- Apply recommendations and data from clients/stakeholders in refining training materials on an annual basis.
- Nurture and build relationships with public sector institutions to identify current government priorities to strategic entry points for the Institute.
- Nurture and establish relationships with development partners and other relevant actors to achieve collaboration, cooperation and alliances on training programme development, implementation, and resource mobilisation.
- Support the development and implementation of the Institute’s resource mobilisation strategy.
- Provide input to advocacy and public communication strategies.
- Actively pursue opportunities for the department members to continue to learn best practices in providing leadership programmes through research, professional development and other learning and development opportunities.
- Supervise, coach and guide personnel.
- Ensure a common vision aligned with the Institute’s strategic plan is shared among the team.
- Create an enabling work environment and promote team work.
Core competencies
- Leadership – ability to persuade others to follow.
- People management – ability to improve performance and satisfaction.
- Team management – ability to create common vision and well-functioning teams.
- Programme management – ability to formulate, implement and monitor leadership training programmes.
- Operational management – ability to develop plans, budgets and concept notes and deliver on them.
- Contract management – ability to manage and oversee outsourced trainers and facilitators.
- Stakeholders management – ability to manage multiple stakeholders and balance often contradictory expectations, building and maintaining relationships.
- Collaboration and partnerships – ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships.
- Analytical skills – ability to understand complex situations, good understanding of executive leadership programmes
- Results-based management – ability to link implementation of plans to achieving results.
- Networking skills – ability to network with public sector leaders in the highest levels, development partners and private sector representatives.
- Writing skills – capacity to tailor and deliver messages in writing in a concise manner.
- Communication – ability to effectively communicate intensions and requirements to internal and external stakeholders.
- Advisory skills – ability to facilitate advisory services.
- Master’s degree in social sciences or relevant field. PhD in social sciences or relevant field is an asset.
- Ten years of relevant experience with eight years in senior management role(s) related to executive education.
- Proven record of coordinating, facilitating and supervising executive education programmes.
- Solid communication skills and excellent networking skills.
- Fluency in English and Swahili.
- Proven track record of partnership building and resource mobilisation.
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their application, comprising of:
- Brief statement on the related or similar work as above.
- Detailed curriculum vitae with contact details for three referees.
- Copy of your latest write-up.
- Copies of certificates.
Chief Executive OfficerDeadline for receiving applications: June 24, 2021
UONGOZI Institute
Plot no. 100, Magogoni street, Kivukoni
P.O. Box 105753, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Phone: +255 (0) 22 211 0374
OR through Email recruitment@uongozi.or.tz, with subject line Title of job you are applying for example: “RESEARCH & POLICY SPECIALIST”.
UONGOZI Institute is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promote a diverse workforce. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
