Tanzania Government Relations Analyst

Job Role: Team / Middle Management Position Type: Full Time Organization Type: Private Sector Location: Other Dar es Salaam District Dar Es Salaam Description Industry: Agriculture Minimum Qualification: Unspecified Minimum Experience: 2 years The successful applicant will report to the Government Relations Manager for East and Southern Africa, and work closely with the global government relations and policy team. The position will be based in Iringa, Dodoma or Dar es Salaam and require frequent travel for several weeks at a time between all three locations, as well as Mbeya and Mwanza. There are several major duties: -Establish a network of senior government and political champions at parliamentary and cabinet levels to actively support One Acre Fund’s program and future expansion -Organize meetings and field visits for strategic outreach to national government and politicians and deliver targeted briefings and reports to this group -Actively identify additional networks among key actors in the national agricultural sector with influence at the parliament or cabinet level -Interpret and explain policies and laws applicable to One Acre Fund field operations, both at the country and regional levels -Support country policy and partnership initiatives including research, strategy development, and monitoring and evaluation -Implement projects that deliver quantifiable and tangible impact to smallholder farmers -Identify trends in government and politics that may affect One Acre Fund activities, and design strategies that mitigate future risks -Manage several high-performing local and national government relations team members -Build expertise on regional agricultural issues (i.e. subsidy programs, extension, market access, regional economic trade, etc.) to identify ways Tanzanian farmers can benefit from regional trends -Deliver trainings on work planning, strategic thinking, IT skills and mentoring for the local government team Career Growth and Development One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions. This results in fast career growth for our staff. Qualifications We are seeking an exceptional professional(s) with 2+ year(s) of work experience and ideally a demonstrated passion for international development. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply: -Strong work experiences. Examples include a demanding professional work experience, or successful entrepreneurial experience, e.g. starting a field program in a developing country, leading a conference, starting a business, solid Volunteer Service Organization accomplishments (VSO, Peace Corps, JICA, etc). -Leadership experience at work, or outside of work. -Humility. We are looking for passionate professionals who combine strong leadership skills with patience and a humble approach to service to join our growing family of leaders. -The ideal candidate will have at least one year demonstrated experience working in the developing world, although this is not a strict requirement. -Language: Fluent in Swahili and English. Preferred Start Date: April 2018 Compensation Starts modest. However, this is a career-track role with fast raises for performance, paying a meaningful salary for long-term placement in developing nations. Benefits: Health insurance, immunizations, flights, room and board. Sponsor International Candidates: No. To apply for this job, please go to the following website: https://www.brightermonday.co.tz/job/tanzania-government-relations-analyst-j42njv

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