Governance Advisor

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About the Hiring Group

NextGen Ugavi Bora, Afya Bora (Better Supply, Better Health) will be a five-year base with two option periods (3 years and 2 years) Task Order under the Comprehensive Technical Assistance for Health Supply Chain and Pharmaceutical Management (Comprehensive TA) IDIQ, which is a mechanism within the Next Generation of Supply Chain Suite of Programs (NextGen). The purpose of USAID NextGen Ugavi Bora, Afya Bora is to strengthen supply chain and pharmaceutical services to ensure sustainable access to and appropriate use of safe, effective, quality-assured, affordable health commodities. USAID NextGen Ugavi Bora, Afya Bora (UBAB) will work to develop the capacity of local systems, institutions, and individuals to sustainably manage supply chains, for both USAID-procured health commodities and those procured through national/local systems, and to strengthen local pharmaceutical management systems, including quality pharmaceutical services and national regulatory systems

What You'll Do

The Governance Advisor will support the Senior Governance Lead (SGL) in developing and operationalizing the governance, stewardship, and accountability strategy for the UBAB project in Tanzania (Mainland and Zanzibar). This role is central to coordinating day-to-day governance activities and promoting the integration of good governance and stewardship principles across internal teams and external stakeholders throughout the program lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the SGL in implementing governance strategies aligned with Tanzanian health sector priorities and international standards.
• Coordinate daily governance-related activities, ensuring alignment with stewardship and accountability goals in the medical supply chain and pharmaceutical management services.
• Facilitate collaboration between government institutions, civil society organizations, and development partners to embed governance and stewardship practices across all phases of the UBAB project.
• Support stakeholder engagement efforts, including regional and district health management teams.
• Monitor and document governance activities, including risks, challenges, and mitigation strategies, with a focus on transparency and accountability.
• Contribute to capacity-building initiatives for government institutions and local partners, under the guidance of the SGL.
• Prepare reports and presentations on governance progress, challenges, and outcomes for project leadership and donors.
• Represent the governance team in internal meetings and external forums as needed.
• Implementing governance related activities as assigned by the SGL

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, international development, health systems or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in governance, public administration, or institutional strengthening, preferably in health systems or donor-funded projects in Tanzania.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder coordination, policy implementation, and accountability mechanisms.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and cultures.
• Fluency in English required; fluency in Swahili strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Tanzanian health governance structures, supply chain, pharmaceutical management and/or decentralization policies is an asset.

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