HakiRasilimali (HR) is a platform of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) registered under the Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) Act of 2012 (registration number 00NGO/R2/00074, working on strategic advocacy issues around minerals, oil and gas extraction in Tanzania. HR is affiliated with Publish What You Pay (PWYP), a global membership-based coalition of CSOs in over forty (40) countries united in their call for an open and accountable extractive sector so that oil, gas and mining revenues improve the lives of women, men and youth in resource-rich countries and that extraction is carried out responsibly that benefits countries and their citizens. The organization seeks to recruit a suitably candidates to fill the following vacant positions;

Job Title:
at HakiRasilimali (HR) June, 2022– HakiRasilimali (one Post)

Line Manager:
Policy Forum – on behalf of HakiRasilimali Board of Directors

Reports to:
HakiRasilimali Board of Directors

Post Summary

For this post, we need an individual who can create a robust team. We are searching for a person who can communicate well, manage and build an effective team, has outstanding integrity and understands the technical/professional aspects of the job. Interview questions and background checks will centre profoundly in this area. This is a post for those who like working with people. It is most likely to appeal to those enthusiastic about working in a multistakeholders environment, those who enjoy working in extractives policy and advocacy issues, those who possess managerial and leadership skills that bring the best results through people.

The Details:

• To facilitate the platform to effectively advocate for the formulation and changes to policies and laws which govern the Extractive Industries in Tanzania.
• To generate and share information as a means of broadening their awareness of the value and role of the extractive industry contribution to the economic and social prosperity of the people of Tanzania.
• To ensure that an annual plan for the year is developed, and monitored in consultation and collaboration with the Hakirasilimali Board of Directors and Members.
• To coordinate the Hakirasilimali Board of Directors in the negotiation of funding agreements.
• To proactively seek policy information that may be of interest to HakiRasilimali Members and to ensure that it is shared in a timely manner.
• To represent HakiRasilimali in various platforms for the purpose of enhancing the reputation of the organization and meeting organization objectives.
• To convene regular Hakirasilimali Board of Directors meetings in order to enhance governance of the platform.
  To initiate and encourage synergies with other like-minded networks so as to encourage constructive linkages between civil society working the extractives.
• To lead and manage a team of staff within the secretariat who will support the ED in delivering the above.

Academic, Technical skills and experiences that we are seeking:

• Bachelor degree in social sciences, law, public policy, governance, community development or any related field from a recognized institution. Masters Degree in the related field will be an added advantage
• A broad understanding of and demonstrated interest in extractive issues in Tanzania, Africa and beyond.
• Good analytical skills and the ability to package concepts to different types of audiences.
• The ability to develop and lead a highly effective team in a demanding and often uncertain working environment.
• At least 5 years working experience in senior and management especially in policy and advocacy issues.

Managerial and leadership skills that this job requires:

• The ability to develop and lead a highly effective team in a demanding and often uncertain working environment.
• Excellent and appropriate inter-personal, communication and persuasive skills – The ability to develop and sustain productive working relationships across the entire range of development stakeholders.
• The ability to develop and sustain constructive working relationships across the entire range of extractives stakeholders.
• Excellent initiative – The ability and willingness to act decisively in often uncertain environments
• Excellent language skills, verbally and in writing in English and Kiswahili
• The ability and willingness to speak in public effectively, including making clear, concise and powerful presentations.
• Basic IT skills, extensive use of the internet for research

ALL interested applicants need to send the following:

(a) A cover letter clearly stating in 200 words or less why you want this job and consider your self suitable for it,
(b) An updated CV which includes your complete contact details,
(c) Salary history,
(d) 2-3 references,
(e) A sample of recent written analytical work

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates should submit their application to HakiRasilimali through the email address info@hakirasilimali.or.tz NO LATER THAN 21st OF JUNE 2022