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Opportunity at Governance and Economic Policy Center

Governance and Economic Policy Center is a think and do development policy entity interested in economic governance, political governance, extractive governance, taxation, trade, investment and climate change.

The Governance and Economic Policy Centre (GEPC) is a fast-growing governance and development policy institution based in Tanzania but with a regional and Africa continental outlook. As an organization, GEPC envisages a society where every governance and economic action contributes to equitable and sustainable development.

We want to see ourselves as a catalytic knowledge hub and leader in governance and policy intellectual discourse, facilitating people learning and development.

Our mission is to facilitate knowledge generation, transfer and influence governance and economic actions for equitable and sustainable development. We will achieve or pursue this mission through rigorous research, training, advocacy, monitoring and constructive engagement.

Institutionally, we want to be a unique, attractive, sustainable organization capable of meeting its demands and that of its constituency at world class standard. We will therefore partly engage in legitimate means to contribute to self-financing of our mission which includes consultancy and social enterprise.

We are looking for competent, dynamic and self propelled individuals to fill our different ranks as listed below

Programs, Fundraising and Business Development Lead ( Hybrid and Offsite, Open to both local and international competent individuals)

The Programs, Fundraising and Business Development lead will be an integral part of GEPC’s senior leadership and management team at GEPC’s Hub. The person will help GEPC become a better-known brand, grow and develop its programing and financial resources and donor portfolio, required to deliver on its mandate.

He or she will be responsible for designing administering, and implementing of GEPC’s short term and long-term programs, resource mobilization and sustainability plans.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Support the CEO and the management team in program designing and preparation of key documents such as Strategic Plans, Annual Plans, Results frame work and budgets
- Play the M&E functions, tracking the results and impact of our work and ensuring that these are effectively communicated to our stakeholders and donor
- Manage the Grants and financial resources received to ensure that they are implemented as per the agreed donor requirements
- Reporting to our back donors and stakeholder constituency
- Provide training to other team members on grant management and donor requirements
Fundraising responsibilities
- Resource Mapping of potential donors and new funding opportunities
- Securing short term and long-term funding for GEPC
- Developing GEPC’s sustainability and social enterprise investment plans
- Maintaining and growing GEPC’s positive relationship with its donors
- Develop and implement a 5-year business development/partnership/fundraising strategy, that includes resource mobilization by GEPC, blended financing, corporate partnerships, sponsorships, special events, institutional donors, philanthropic fundraising, tapping into government resources, and any other way to generate resources for GEPC.
- Provide leadership on resource mobilization initiatives and alignment of our work to target specific donor funding.
- Identify, organize, manage activities with a focus on new opportunities to obtain and maintain increased support from various sources such as corporations, public and private organizations, communities, individuals, the public in general.
- Provide leadership for the establishment of a sustainability fund for GEPC which can be able to cater for GEPC’s future funding requirements
- Support the external communications team and functions to ensure that GEPC as a brand is externally well known and fundable among donors
- Establish short- and long-term goals for resource mobilization. Strategize and orchestrate methods of approach to institutional donors.
- Research public and private funding sources (agencies, corporations and foundations, philanthropic funders) to identify realistic options for funding.
- Research, develop, implement a grants calendar and funding pipeline.
- Implement strategies for donor cultivation, solicitation, relations and acknowledgement.
- Work closely with the GEPC Board (Development and Investment Committee once established) and the CEO to initiate and establish aggressive resource mobilization goals.
- Work with program staff to develop funding related approaches and proposals.
- Develop, implement an annual resource mobilization plan with strategies for donors and
prospects in each constituent group.
- Provide quarterly reports to CEO and Board measuring progress against targets.
- Develop deliverables for pitching to prospective corporate partners and funders – from initial communication outlining potential collaborative efforts, to proposals elaborating our vision for engagements and detailed scopes of work/grant proposals.
- Develop Annual and impromptu donor meetings, campaigns or creative strategies for engagement with prospective funders (including convening brainstorms, scoping sessions, etc.)
Qualifications, personal attributes, skills and experience
- At least a Bachelor’s degree in any relevant field
- Energetic, self-motivated, result oriented person
- Good communication and personal relations skills
- Good report writing skills
- Good program management skills, with familiarity of program design, log frames and result framework designs and budgeting
- Good analytical skills and ability to apply context to given situation
- Connection and network with donors or donor funding platforms
- Prior experience in a similar role with a track record of raising at least USD 500,000 and above annually
- Capacity to build and maintain a wide variety of relationships.
- Capacity to self-start, be able to work independently with an entrepreneurial approach.
- Ability to coach senior managers, Board members as spokespersons.
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through skills, ability to complete time-sensitive tasks promptly and thoroughly, completing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Preparedness to travel and work during weekends and evening hours as required.
- Familiarity with campaign strategies.
- Familiarity with human rights and development issues, non-profit sector.
- Excellent research skills for corporations, donors and other partners.
- Persuasive ability to work with Senior executive and Boards.
- High energy, positive, “can–‐do” attitude, flexibility, high degree of creativity and initiative.
- Ability to understand the required strategic development of the organization.
- Strong partnership–‐building and event planning skills.
- Ability to develop and manage budgets and prepare financial reports.
This is a hands-on role for a creative and energetic manager, responsible for generating a significant part of GEPC’s and annual financial turn over for the next 5 years.

This role is open to both local and international candidates and will attract a remuneration commensurate with the volume of funding mobilized.

This is a Senior non fully paid positions but provides a unique opportunity for you to make a meaningful contribution to development and excellence in your career. At GEPC you will:
- Have opportunity to contribute towards building an institution purposed for addressing the present and future development challenges that we face
- Get exposure and opportunities to world class experts and trainings locally and internationally
- Opportunity to share your views, expertise to shape discourse on public policy concerns facing the future of our countries and the world in this century.
- Horn and sharpen your individual research and writing skills
- Exposure to learning and doing with other distinguished professionals in our programmatic areas and potentially opening doors to new opportunities for employment and career growth.
- Opportunity for growth with in the GEPC ranks, building your CV, with priority to full employment whenever opportunity arises.
- Opportunities for references and recommendations to other opportunities
If you are interested in taking up this challenge, please send us your CV/Resume with references and examples of your previous work and success in a similar role to: info@gepc.or.tz

The deadline for submission is 15th June, 2024. We will be receiving and processing applications on a rolling basis and any of this openings could be closed before the deadline when the appropriate candidates are found.

We are currently a small secretariat team. For this reason , only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps. Thank you for understanding and looking forward to receiving your interests.

2. Job Position: Concierge, Protocol and Administration Assistant

DUTY STATION: Dar es Salaam, Onsite

The Concierge, Protocol and Administration Assistant will be an integral part of GEPC’s core staff team at the GEPC’s Hub. The successful person be responsible for all our protocol needs, ensuring that our guests and clients are received and served with courtesy and the entire GEPC team (staff, directorate and colosseum members) are supported to effectively deliver on their duties. She will also cater for our general administration of the hub center, ensuring that GEPC achieves and maintains world class standards and our team has the top-notch environment to perform their functions.

He or she will be responsible for supporting GEPC’s logistics, finance administration and Human resource management, administering, and implementing of GEPC’s policies.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

She will be responsible for all front desk office management, executive secretarial services and general management of GEPC Office Hub based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Managing and maintaining GEPC’s external correspondence with our stakeholders, which will include, receiving and making official phone calls, dispatch and receiving mails and couriers
Support the Finance, Logistics and Administration team in managing logistics, finance administration and human resource roles
Support the senior management in administering and implementing of GEPC’s Administration policies.
Set up and manage GEPC’s document referencing, filing, archiving and library system.
Ensure GEPC compliance documents and requirements are submitted and update
Support in setting up of meetings and calendar diaries for the CEO, staff and the Directorate
Support in the coordination of our diverse team of staff, directorate and colosseum members spread across different nationalities and countries
Supporting in planning staff travels, itineraries, air, train and hotel booking for our staff, participants and guests
Support in planning and facilitating at GEPC events (webinars, public dialogues, colloquiums, trainings etc.)
Support the CEO and the program teams in program designing, preparation and filing of key documents such as Strategic Plans, Annual Plans, Results frame work and budgets and GEPC compliance documents
Support in the M&E functions by tracking the results and impact of our work in media, or opportunities for programing, funding and ensuring that this is effectively communicated to the CEO and respective staff for action
Support in management of office petty cash, Grants and financial resources received to ensure that they are implemented as per the agreed donor requirements
Support in reporting to our back donors and stakeholder constituency.
Participate and represent GEPC in external events

Personal attributes, qualification skills and experience

Aged 23 years and above
Possess at least a diploma in secretarial studies, international relations, HR, communications or any relevant qualifications.
At least 2-year experience in a similar role will be an added advantage
Well-groomed and natured, in appearance, self-presentation, etiquette and mannerism
Good interpersonal and intercultural relations skills, capable of working in a diverse cultural environment.

Energetic, self-motivated, result oriented person, willing to learn and apply new skills
Good office management skills, with familiarity with standard office protocols and applications
Good communication and personal relations skills,

Fluent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili language
Good computer skills and familiarity with use of modern online meeting platforms such as zoom, jisti etc

Good report and minute writing skills, with particular attention to detail and little editorial support.

Confident and good public speaking and presentation skills.
Have an astute mind, creative and self-motivated to make best use of time
Good knowledge in developing content and use of social media
Interested or in possession of Project or program management, M &E skills
Be a Tanzanian National or Foreign National with a right to live and work in Tanzania.
Possession of a valid driving license will be an advantage.

GEPC is an equal opportunity employer, however female candidates will be given priority for this role.

This is full time role that provides a unique opportunity for you to build a new organization and make a meaningful contribution to development and excellence in your career. At GEPC you will:

Have opportunity to contribute towards building an institution purposed for addressing the present and future development challenges that we face
Get exposure and opportunities to world class experts and trainings locally and internationally
Opportunity to share your views, expertise to shape discourse on public policy concerns facing the future of our countries and the world in this century.
Horn and sharpen your individual research and writing skills.
Exposure to learning and doing with other distinguished professionals in our programmatic areas and potentially opening doors to new opportunities for employment and career growth.
Opportunity for growth within the GEPC ranks, building your CV, with priority to rise to higher employment ranks whenever opportunity arises.
Opportunities for references and recommendations to other opportunities

If you are self-motivated and inspired to up this challenge, please send us your short covering letter (1 page) and CV /Resume (Max 3 pages plus update references) to: info@gepc.or,tz

The deadline for submission of this application for this position is 30th May, 2024. We will be receiving and processing applications on a rolling basis and any of these openings could be closed before the deadline when the appropriate candidates are found.

We are currently a small secretariat team. For this reason, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps. Thank you for understanding and looking forward to receiving your interests.

3. Researchers, Trainers and Consultants

Eligibility Criterion

Posses expertise in any of GEPC’s areas of interest
Possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or post graduate qualifications from a recognized University or higher institution of learning in any of the following disciplines; Political science, Law, Development Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, Taxation, Trade and Investment, public policy, natural resource governance, development studies, climate change, energy policy , clean and renewable energy, peace and conflict studies, media and communication
Experience in conducting socio-economic research (desk or field)
Curious and eager to explore new frontiers , generate and apply new knowledge
Agile and able to take up assignments or opportunity at short notice
Good communication skills and ability to package complex research data into a simple understandable language or formats
Good writing skills , with minimal editorial support
Confident and good public speaking and presentation skills
Have an astute mind, creative and self-motivated
Good interpersonal and intercultural relations skills
Good computer skills and familiarity with modern online meeting platforms
Good knowledge in developing content and use of social media
Good developing training curriculums, manuals or content, designing training programs and delivering training content
Experience in organizing trainings, workshops, seminars, webinars, symposiums, colloquiums
Experience in undertaking and providing consultancy services to a wide range of clientele ranging from Civil society, government, international agencies, private sector
Fluent in both spoken and written English is a Must, Fluency in Kiswahili is an added advantage.

4. Junior Associates, Trainees and Volunteers . What we are looking for are individuals with the following profile:

Eligibility Criterion

Aged 22 years and above
Possess a minimum bachelor’s degree or advanced diploma from a recognized University or higher institution of learning in any of the following disciplines; Political science, Law, Development Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, Taxation, Trade and Investment, public policy, natural resource governance, development studies, climate change, energy policy , clean and renewable energy, peace and conflict studies, media and communication
Interested or in possession of Project or program management, M &E skills
Confident and good public speaking and presentation skills
Willing to learn and apply new skills
Have an astute mind, creative and self-motivated
Well groomed and natured, with good interpersonal and intercultural skills
Fluent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili
Good computer skills and familiarity with modern online meeting platforms
Good knowledge in developing content and use of social media
Be a Tanzanian National or Foreign National with a right to live and work in Tanzania for a Minimum of 3 to 9 months.

These are non-paid positions but provides a unique opportunity for you to make a meaningful contribution to development and excellence in your career. At GEPC you will:

Have opportunity to contribute towards building an institution purposed for addressing the present and future development challenges that we face
Get exposure and opportunities to world class experts and trainings locally and internationally
Opportunity to share your views, expertise to shape discourse on public policy concerns facing the future of our countries and the world in this century.
Horn and sharpen your individual research and writing skills
Exposure to learning and doing with other distinguished professionals in our programmatic areas and potentially opening doors to new opportunities for employment and career growth.
Opportunity for growth with in the GEPC ranks, building your CV, with priority to full employment whenever opportunity arises.
Opportunities for references and recommendations to other opportunities

If you are self-motivated and inspired to join our team in any of the above mentioned ranks, please send us your short covering letter (1 page) and CV /Resume (Max 3 pages) and a copy of a written sample (For research, trainers and consultant positions to: info@gepc.or.tz

The deadline for submission is 15th June, 2024. We will be receiving and processing applications on a rolling basis and any of this openings could be closed before the deadline when the appropriate candidates are found.

We are currently a small secretariat team. For this reason , only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps. Thank you for understanding and looking forward to receiving your interests.