Nafasi za Kazi Palladium Democratic Governance Manager, Institutions for Inclusive Development

Job description

Company Overview

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.

For the past 50 years, we have been making Positive Impact possible. With a team of more than 2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of more than 35,000 technical experts, Palladium has improved - and is committed to continuing to improve - economies, societies and most importantly, people's lives.

Palladium is a child-safe organisation, and screens applicants for suitability to work with children. We also provide equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

Project Overview And Role

Project Overview and Role

Palladium is seeking a dynamic individual to play a key leadership role in an exciting new programme in Tanzania, Institutions for Inclusive Development (I4ID), just starting its implementation phase, and running until 2021. I4ID is applying new and innovative approaches to facilitate solutions for Tanzanian development that benefits the largest number of people possible ? including the poor and most vulnerable in society ? through inclusive growth and better public services. The programme is designed to address some of the fundamental governance challenges for inclusive development including coordination failures and breakdowns in underlying governance relationships, and systemic weaknesses in policy formulation and administration.

The strategy for doing this will be to bring political and economic stakeholders together to develop an informed and shared understanding of their collective interest, providing technical support, research, analysis, and facilitation around issues of critical interest to Government of Tanzania and other stakeholders. I4ID will offer support to government, parliamentary and political institutions to engage in contributing to a vision of Tanzania that is more inclusive and accountable. This will include supporting elected representatives who are interested to deliver developmental improvements for their constituents.

I4ID is looking for a Governance Manager to lead the programme?s work with political institutions and stakeholders. He/she will provide technical leadership and management inputs for I4ID?s work relating to governance institutions (political parties, parliament, elections, local and central government). The work will be integrated with the other aspects of the programme, in particular policy reform around selected issues relating to economic growth or service delivery.

This is an extremely exciting opportunity for a dynamic and ambitious individual to work at the cutting edge of smart and effective development programming, and to be directly engaged in real and meaningful change processes in Tanzania.

Location: Based in Dar es Salaam, but travel to other locations in Tanzania, in particular Dodoma, will be required.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Lead on building and managing relationships with leaders and political stakeholders across governance institutions in Tanzania, acting as an ambassador for the programme, bringing strong networks and partnerships, and a strong understanding of political institutions and processes to the programme.

Lead on managing relationships and engaging with elected representatives at sub-national and national level, and identifying opportunities to provide meaningful technical support to parliament, political parties, and on elections.

Manage the governance work of the programme, leading on strategy, workplans, and budgets, in close collaboration with GPG advisers, as well as monitoring and reporting against plans and results frameworks, ensuring appropriate data and analysis is provided for wider programme progress and performance monitoring.

Provide ongoing technical and practical guidance to integrate political institutions into issue-based strategies and interventions, including identifying opportunities and constraints for engaging and drawing on political stakeholders and using governance processes as part of collective action.

Provide analysis, information, and lesson-learning on governance institutions work, supporting the integration of governance institution-related issues into I4ID research, learning plans and outputs.

Requirements

• Exceptional analytical skills for interpreting political issues and understanding the political context in Tanzania, and the ability to translate analysis into practical programming activities that will work in the local context.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, in a politically neutral and objective manner with political leaders, parliamentarians, local councillors and government, and strong existing networks with these stakeholders.
• Ability to demonstrate awareness of social, political, and economic developments and use this knowledge effectively.
• Exceptional interpersonal and managerial skills, with a demonstrated ability to inspire and support team members and partners to develop and deliver against plans and performance frameworks and achieve results.
• Dynamic, flexible, politically sensitive, and pragmatic approach to working, including the ability to identify and take advantage of opportunities and entry points or to clearly assess and manage risks, where necessary adapting strategies and plans to changing or new circumstances.
• Experience of working on governance and/or political reform processes in Tanzania is essential. Previous experience of working in a donor-funded programme is advantageous but not essential.

• Tanzanian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.