Research and Policy Analyst Officer Job at Wajibu Institute

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts background public policy research and political economy analysis to support existing projects as well as proposals for fundable accountability interventions; synthesis of research findings to identify and recommend best practices for policy on public financial accountability (PFA).
• Extracts, collects and aggregates PFA data across databases, information sources, survey responses, and other data sources; ensures data quality; cleans and checks existing data for consistency and accuracy purposes.
• Develops data visualizations for presentation to diverse audiences and develops, formats, and prepares reports, charts, and/or graphs for varying documents oral presentations for both internal and external audiences on PFA issues;
• Collaborates with teams to design and help integrate data driven advocacy into WAJIBU’s programs.
• Conducts data standardization processes; proactively identifies and proposes alternatives to improve the stability, performance, and accuracy of the data.
• Assists in coordinating, administering, analyzing, and reporting on WAJIBU’s surveys.
• Assists with concepts and topic briefs to support WAJIBU’s research work and economic analysis.
• Assists in efforts to improve internal information tracking systems and enhance the Research and Program department’s collaborations and communications on integrated activities with other departments.
• Contributes professional expertise and experience concerning transparency and accountability in the management of public resources, and other relevant areas for policy research.
• Track research project timelines, results, and internal/external partners across multiple projects and teams, proactively communicating progress and potential challenges to supervisors and project teams. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in either Commerce in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Research and Public Policy.
• Must have a Master’s Degree in either Accounting, Economics, Finance, Research and Public Policy.
• Minimum of five years of working experience in public financial management and research work and /or public policy analysis.
• Conversant with financial transparency and accountability, public financial management systems reforms and good governance issues in Tanzania.
• Understanding of the country’s public financial management (PFM) structures and reform programs underway.
• Working experience in donor funded projects, government and civil society organizations
• Must have two years of experience in research and social development.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent research and analysis skills,
• Excellent language skills, oral presentations to various audiences and writing in English and Kiswahili,
• Results-focused and value-driven,
• Excellent understanding of the government functioning and operating mechanisms,
• Adequate knowledge of the country’s Public Financial Accountability mechanisms,
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and
• Experience of working in partnership with media bodies and journalists in the advancement of social justice.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Candidates who see themselves as accountable, with the necessary integrity, confidence and competency should lodge their applications ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW, enclosing the following:

1. 1. An application letter showing how they meet the requirements of this post,
   2. Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (not more than 4 pages),
   3. Certified copies of original certificates and awards to support his/her credentials,

1. Necessary documentation to support the five years’ experience requirement, 5. Contact address including telephone number(s) and email address(s), and
2. Names and full addresses of two (2) professional related referees.

Applications should be submitted not later than 05:00 p.m on 08^th September, 2023 addressed to:

Executive Director

WAJIBU – Institute of Public Accountability

P.O. Box 13486,

Dar–es–Salaam – Tanzania.  [email protected]   +255 736 666 916 WAJIBU – Institute of Public Accountability

PLEASE NOTE:

Even though WAJIBU – Institute of Public Accountability prohibits discrimination, fraud and harassment of any type and allows for equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability status, eligible women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.