Senior Programme Coordinator - REPOA

Senior Programme Coordinator

REPOA

Date Listed: Jul 2, 2012
Phone: No Calls Please
Area: Dar Es Salaam
Application Deadline: Jul 16, 2012
Position Description:
REPOA is a non-profit Non Governmental Organization (NGO), registered under the laws of Tanzania with the key functions of undertaking and facilitating research, conducting and coordinating training, as well as the promotion of dialogue and policy development for pro-poor growth and poverty reduction.

Following the concern of the need for better understanding the nexus between growth, jobs and poverty reduction from several stakeholders in Tanzania, the Ministry of Labour and Employment and ILO are jointly supporting the establishment of the National Centre for Employment Studies (NCES) at REPOA.

Objectives of the NCES

The main objective of the NCES is to undertake original rigorous research that would deepen understanding, inform, and stimulate policy debate on employment creation and decent work. The NCES will serve as the national think-tank for employment studies and a forum for the development and dissemination of research findings. It will also provide consultancy services to the private sector, within and outside Tanzania, to government institutions, CSOs, UN and other Development Partners.

REPOA is now inviting applications for the following position for its National Centre for Employment Studies (NCES);

Senior Programme Coordinator

NCES is expected to facilitate creation of scientific knowledge on employment and labour issues and bring them to the attention of policy makers and relevant stakeholders. It is also expected to facilitate knowledge sharing and support the national development agenda by enhancing decent work strategies in poverty reduction and achievement of the MDGs. The Programme Coordinator will ensure NCES achieve this by carrying out the following tasks: size

Duties and Responsibilities

Facilitation of establishment of the Steering Committee and the Advisory Group

Developing a research programme and strategy of implementation for discussion and approval by the Advisory Group and Steering Committee, respectively

Coordinating implementation of the research programme to ensure production of high quality analytical work including at least one flagship publication on labour and employment, drawing on the latest academic literature and empirical work both nationally as well as from international sources

Organizing seminars and other dialogue mechanisms to stimulate national policy dialogue on employment

Coordinating development of position papers and recommendations to inform decision- making processes on issues related to employment at all levels of government.

Establishing a databank on labour and employment in the country and to set up a roaster of employment experts who could be engaged to conduct relevant research

Facilitate training and other initiatives to strengthen national capacities in the analysis of labour and employment issues, monitoring and analysis of available data on labour employment.

Organizing the Annual National Employment Forum

Develop networking with international centers on employment studies to facilitate learning and collaboration

Prepare operational reports of the Centre as may be required from time to time

Required Qualifications and Mode of Engagement

Applicants must be holders of at least a Master Degree in Social Sciences from a recognized and reputable high learning institution and must demonstrate a working knowledge and research experience on labour and employment issues. A PhD will be an added advantage.

The Programme Coordinator will initially be engaged on a one year contract with a possibility for renewal upon satisfactory performance. Attractive package will be offered to the right candidate.



Application Instructions:

Qualified applicants are welcome to apply and should send their typed application letter and detailed CV, including three referees

Only applicants who meet requirements will be considered for an interview.

Those who do not hear from us should consider themselves unsuccessful.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Executive Director

Research on Poverty Alleviation

157 Migombani Street, Regent Estate

P.O. Box 33223, Dar es Salaam

Phone: (22) 2700083 /0784 555 655

Fax: (22) 2775738

Email: repoa@repoa.or.tz

www.repoa.or.tz