HakiRasilimali (HR) is a platform of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) registered under the Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) Act of 2012 (registration number 00NGO/R2/00074, working on strategic advocacy issues around minerals, oil and gas extraction in Tanzania. HR is affiliated with Publish What You Pay (PWYP), a global membership-based coalition of CSOs in over forty (40) countries united in their call for an open and accountable extractive sector so that oil, gas and mining revenues improve the lives of women, men and youth in resource-rich countries and that extraction is carried out responsibly that benefits countries and their citizens. The organization seeks to recruit a suitably candidates to fill the following vacant positions;

Job Title: Advocacy and Engagement – HakiRasilimali (one post)

Line Manager: Executive Director

Reports to: Executive Director

Summary:

The person taking this post is expected to develop, organise and execute a wide range of activities to influence policy according to the scope of HR programmes, and specific results-oriented projects. It is expected that he/she will build communication and advocacy capacity of the team on project implementation. S/he will carry out content communication within and to the wider stakeholder group. Together with the Executive Director and other leading technical staffs, s/he will play an active role in networking, lobbying and representing the organisation in a wide range of general advocacy and policy issues at events, conventions and media opportunities. S/he will be able to integrate communication tools and channels in her/his work.

Details:

• Facilitate and guide our institutional advocacy strategy;
• Facilitate the development of joint advocacy strategies with partners associated networks, partners and other offices of our organisation;
• Develop strategic partnerships with key actors to achieve HR policy goals;
• Act as a liaison to media, governments, and other actors;
• Take the lead in organizing media outreach; arranges all media contacts, press briefings, and inter views; provides talking points and other materials as needed for senior staff; responds to media inquiries quickly and effectively.
• Coordinate production of a diverse range of information products including audio/visual communications, when needed to achieve specific policy goals;
• Support and advise the other HR member organisations to carry out lobby and advocacy properly;
• Ensure timely development of position papers, policy briefings, presentations and other advocacy materials and communication media;
• Identify key opportunities in the short and long-term in which we can influence policy processes;
• Advice technical staff and the management for meaningful engagement with key actors and institutions;

Key Competences

• A broad understanding of the context of Extractive Sector in Tanzania.
• At least 3 years working experience in policy analysis, lobby and advocacy in the national context,
• Demonstrable experience and achievements working in and advocating towards multi-stakeholder platforms and processes;
• Track record in advocacy and communications, policy analysis, writing and editing articles, website content, reports and press releases;
• Experience working in a National or International environment;
• Ability to quickly understand and absorb new topics, issues and disciplines and distil relevant advocacy strategies from them;
• Good understanding of political affairs and international institutions dynamics in Tanzania and globe at large;
• Experience in stakeholder mapping and strategizing according to policy objectives of different projects;
• Ability to deliver oral presentations to various audiences;
• Excellent communication and project management skills; team player and facilitator;
• Awareness of and sensitivity to critical issues in the Tanzanian policy environment at local and national level especially in the context of extractive sector.
• Excellent language skills, verbally and in writing in English and Kiswahili.
• Results-focused and value-driven.
• Astute and sensitive to detail

Academic, Technical skills and experiences that we are seeking:

• Bachelor degree in social sciences, law, public policy, governance or any relevant field from the recognized institution. Specific training in Mining oil and gas will be an added advantage. A broad understanding of and demonstrated interest in the extractive issues in Tanzania, Africa and beyond.
• Good analytical skills and the ability to package concepts to different types of audiences.
• Basic IT skills – Office systems, presentations, extensive use of the internet for research
• Managerial and leadership skills that this job requires:
• The ability to develop and lead a highly effective team in a demanding and often uncertain working environment.
• Excellent and appropriate inter-personal, communication and persuasive skills.
• The ability to develop and sustain constructive working relationships across the entire range of extractives stakeholders.

ALL interested applicants need to send the following:

(a) A cover letter clearly stating in 200 words or less why you want this job and consider your self suitable for it,
(b) An updated CV which includes your complete contact details,
(c) Salary history,
(d) 2-3 references,
(e) A sample of recent written analytical work

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates should submit their application to HakiRasilimali through the email address info@hakirasilimali.or.tz NO LATER THAN 21st OF JUNE 2022