Youth Policy and Advocacy Coordinator Tanzania
(Based in Dar with regular in-country travel)
Approx gross salary = 17,622,492Tsh per annum.
Net = 12,344,172Tsh per annum
Restless Development is the leading youth-led development agency. We have been working in Tanzania since 1993 and have established an impressive track record in delivering grassroots impact through youth led development programmes aligned to the Government of Tanzania’s poverty reduction plans and Millennium Development Goals. We are entering an ambitious new strategic plan from 2011-2015 focused in the areas of sexual reproductive health and rights, livelihoods and employment, and civic participation. We are seeking a talented and motivated Youth Policy and Advocacy Coordinator to lead our policy and advocacy efforts.
Your role will support Restless Development to develop a clear advocacy strategy which places young people as positive agents of change in Tanzania within the goal areas, and to support strategic partnerships with government and civil society. You will work closely with our rural and national teams to bring evidence based learning and research into the policy making environment enabling Restless Development to influence policy and practice. You will train and coach our staff, volunteers, partners and stakeholders to participate more effectively in policy and advocacy processes from community to national level in Tanzania.
You will be a talented individual who is committed to youth led development and passionate about promoting participatory approaches to advocacy. You will have previous experience in working in policy analysis, advocacy, and youth participation in decision making (or other target groups). You will be an excellent communicator (verbal and written) in English and Swahili, and will demonstrate confidence and tact in working with our stakeholders. You will be a talented self starter who can work as part of a team, and be committed to our mission and values.
The job description and application form are available at:
Approx gross salary = 17,622,492Tsh per annum.
Net = 12,344,172Tsh per annum
Restless Development is the leading youth-led development agency. We have been working in Tanzania since 1993 and have established an impressive track record in delivering grassroots impact through youth led development programmes aligned to the Government of Tanzania’s poverty reduction plans and Millennium Development Goals. We are entering an ambitious new strategic plan from 2011-2015 focused in the areas of sexual reproductive health and rights, livelihoods and employment, and civic participation. We are seeking a talented and motivated Youth Policy and Advocacy Coordinator to lead our policy and advocacy efforts.
Your role will support Restless Development to develop a clear advocacy strategy which places young people as positive agents of change in Tanzania within the goal areas, and to support strategic partnerships with government and civil society. You will work closely with our rural and national teams to bring evidence based learning and research into the policy making environment enabling Restless Development to influence policy and practice. You will train and coach our staff, volunteers, partners and stakeholders to participate more effectively in policy and advocacy processes from community to national level in Tanzania.
You will be a talented individual who is committed to youth led development and passionate about promoting participatory approaches to advocacy. You will have previous experience in working in policy analysis, advocacy, and youth participation in decision making (or other target groups). You will be an excellent communicator (verbal and written) in English and Swahili, and will demonstrate confidence and tact in working with our stakeholders. You will be a talented self starter who can work as part of a team, and be committed to our mission and values.
The job description and application form are available at:
www.restlessdevelopment.org/work-with-us
To apply, please submit your completed application form to: jobstanzania@restlessdevelopment.org
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
Deadline: 6pm Tanzania time on Sunday 9 October 2011.
Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted
To apply, please submit your completed application form to: jobstanzania@restlessdevelopment.org
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
Deadline: 6pm Tanzania time on Sunday 9 October 2011.
Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted
