From the Daily News of 11th March 11, 2014
The Confederation of Tanzania Industries is an independent, self-financed, legally constituted organization that serves its members by speaking out on their behalf and generally representing their interests. The main aim of the Confederation is to ensure that there is conducive business climate within which industry can operate effectively, prosper and contribute to national wealth and development.
The Confederation seeks to fill the following position.
The Policy specialist will be responsible to the Director of Policy and Advocacy.
The main responsibility of the Policy Specialist will be to conduct research for evidence-based position papers, develop position papers and establish advocacy strategies that will assist the Confederation's in its advocacy and lobbying.
The position requires good analytical skills and proficiency in written and spoken English. The Policy Specialist will be expected to produce materials that are focused and supported by evidence-based arguments. An essential part of gathering the evidence will be validating the materials through dialogue with members. The Policy Specialist will be required to produce technical papers for the Confederation's Standing Committees. He will collect information and data by conducting membership surveys, desk research and interviews with public officials and other stakeholders.
The Confederation of Tanzania Industries is an independent, self-financed, legally constituted organization that serves its members by speaking out on their behalf and generally representing their interests. The main aim of the Confederation is to ensure that there is conducive business climate within which industry can operate effectively, prosper and contribute to national wealth and development.
The Confederation seeks to fill the following position.
The Policy specialist will be responsible to the Director of Policy and Advocacy.
The main responsibility of the Policy Specialist will be to conduct research for evidence-based position papers, develop position papers and establish advocacy strategies that will assist the Confederation's in its advocacy and lobbying.
The position requires good analytical skills and proficiency in written and spoken English. The Policy Specialist will be expected to produce materials that are focused and supported by evidence-based arguments. An essential part of gathering the evidence will be validating the materials through dialogue with members. The Policy Specialist will be required to produce technical papers for the Confederation's Standing Committees. He will collect information and data by conducting membership surveys, desk research and interviews with public officials and other stakeholders.
1.1 QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
i. Bachelor's Degree in Economics
ii. Good analytical capability
iii. Good public relations and ability to interact with the Confederation's
multi-stakeholders at different levels
iv. Good interpersonal skills
v. Excellent report writing and presentation skills
vi. Willingness to travel when necessary
vii. Knowledge of Tanzania's tax regime is desirable
viii. Experience, knowledge and understanding of the private sector and
its dynamics will be added advantages,
ix. Computer literacy.
i. Bachelor's Degree in Economics
ii. Good analytical capability
iii. Good public relations and ability to interact with the Confederation's
multi-stakeholders at different levels
iv. Good interpersonal skills
v. Excellent report writing and presentation skills
vi. Willingness to travel when necessary
vii. Knowledge of Tanzania's tax regime is desirable
viii. Experience, knowledge and understanding of the private sector and
its dynamics will be added advantages,
ix. Computer literacy.
1.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Monitor the Government's implementation of business reforms,
ii. Dialogue with Government officials on improving the business
environment in Tanzania,
iii. Develop advocacy strategies,
iv. Conduct research on policy issues,
v. Conduct membership surveys,
vi. Prepare papers for Standing Committees,
vii. Write policy position papers,
i. Monitor the Government's implementation of business reforms,
ii. Dialogue with Government officials on improving the business
environment in Tanzania,
iii. Develop advocacy strategies,
iv. Conduct research on policy issues,
v. Conduct membership surveys,
vi. Prepare papers for Standing Committees,
vii. Write policy position papers,
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applications with detailed curricula vitae, photocopies of relevant
certificates and names of at least three reputable work-related
references should be sent to the address below:
Executive Director
Confederation of Tanzania Industries
9th Floor, NIC Investment House
Samora Avenue
POBox 71783
Dar es Salaam.
The Confederation is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications must be received by 20th March 2014.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Executive Director
Confederation of Tanzania Industries
9th Floor, NIC Investment House
Samora Avenue
POBox 71783
Dar es Salaam.
The Confederation is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications must be received by 20th March 2014.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
