Institute of African Leadership for Sustainable Development (UONGOZI Institute)
About Us
The Institute of African Leadership for Sustainable Development, commonly known as UONGOZI Institute, is a regional leadership development hub operating under the Office of the President of the United Republic of Tanzania. Established in 2010 by the governments of Tanzania and Finland, following recommendations from the United Nations’ Helsinki Process on Globalisation and Democracy (2002–2008), the Institute fosters leadership competences through a continuous, lifelong learning process. Its strategic pillars – leadership and sustainable development – are addressed through four main areas: executive education, action-oriented research, policy dialogues, and technical support. The Institute serves a diverse clientele including organisations and individuals from the public, private, and civil sectors.
1. Senior Policy Analyst
The Senior Policy Analyst is responsible for undertaking high-level policy forums and providing technical and advisory services on policy-related issues in Leadership and sustainable development. The role reports to the Head of Policy Analysis.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Undertake high-level policy forums and dialogues as per thematic areas agreed upon by the Institute.
- Prepare concept notes for policy forums in the thematic area.
- Prepare government policy proposals for analysis and technical assistance.
- Review and evaluate legislation systems and existing policies and propose suggestions for improvement.
- Analyze government policies and recommend strategic advice to Government Institutions; and promote national strategic thinking.
- Identify existing and emerging global issues that impact national policies and propose suggestions that will affect the existing policies.
- Coordinate high-level meetings with stakeholders to determine the needs of policy development and implementation.
- Liaise with government institutions and prepare plans and strategies to equip mid and top-level leaders with knowledge and information on the Government’s priorities.
- Prepare technical write-ups for other directorates in the Institute on government priorities that will feed into their operational plans.
- Undertake capacity-building activities for mid and top-level leaders in the planning processes.
- Produce high-quality policy dialogue reports, policy drafts, policy briefs, summary reports, and proceedings on policy analysis activities.
- Undertake the dissemination of knowledge generated from policy analysis activities to policymakers, academics, and other practitioners through presentations and speeches.
- Update the database of local and international resource persons (policy analysts and facilitators/experts) to ensure their availability.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- Holder of a Master’s Degree in one of the following fields: Public Policy Analysis, Planning and Policy Analysis, Political Science, Law, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Finance, International Trade, Economics, Sociology, Development Studies, or equivalent related qualifications from recognised institutions.
- Must have work experience of at least seven (7) years, of which three (3) years should be in policy-related work, served at a comparable level of responsibility.
General Qualifications
- Must be in the public service (government ministries, agencies, and departments).
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications, comprising of:
- Application letter.
- Detailed curriculum vitae with contact details for three (3) referees.
- Copies of certificates.
The above should be submitted to the address below:
Chief Executive Officer
UONGOZI Institute
Plot No. 100, Magogoni street, Kivukoni
P.O. Box 105753, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
OR through email: recruitment@uongozi.or.tz
Indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line.
Deadline for Receiving Applications
12 February 2026.
UONGOZI Institute is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to strengthening the diversity of its workforce. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.