Nafasi ya Kazi / Vacancy

RESEARCHER/SENIOR RESEARCHER (1 Post)

REPOA is a non-profit Non Governmental Organization (NGO), registered under the laws of Tanzania with the key functions of undertaking and facilitating research, conducting and coordinating training, as well as the promotion of dialogue and policy development for pro-poor growth and poverty reduction.

REPOA recognizes that skills, knowledge and experience of its people are the most critical assets for achieving organizational goals and competitive edges of a policy research institute. The underlying belief that people are the most important assets, coupled with widening scope of the functions of the institution underscores the need to hire competent and highly motivated professional staff.

REPOA invites applications for the following Position:

RESEARCHER/SENIOR RESEARCHER (1 Post)

Objective and scope

This is a technical and professional role within the area of addressing poverty through growth that is pro-poor and inclusive. The focus on the quality of growth that is likely to be effective in reducing poverty in a Tanzania-type developing country. The overall objective of the role is to effectively contribute to research design and conducting research in line with REPOA’s mandate particularly reducing poverty through inclusive growth.

Duties and responsibilities:
i. Provide technical inputs and work with a team of researchers in various research areas/assignments;
ii. Develop appropriate research design/methodology for various research assignments;
iii. Develop research project proposals on priority areas;
iv. Engage in resource mobilization mainly in the form of collaborative research; v. Mentoring junior members of research staff with a view to building their research capacity;
vi. Participate in selective and strategic policy forums, both within the country, regional, and international;
vii. Undertake publications in the relevant areas of specialization

Qualifications and Experience:
The prospective candidate should have a PhD. Possession of research experience will be an advantage.

Mode of Application:
Qualified applicants are welcome to apply and should send their typed application letter and detailed CV, including three referees to the address below by Tuesday, October 18th, 2011.

REPOA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Executive Director, Research on Poverty Alleviation through the address below

Research on Poverty Alleviation REPOA
P.O. Box 33223, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
157 Mgombani Street, Regent Estate
Tel: +255 (0) (22) 2700083 / 0784 555 655
Fax: 255 (0) (22) 2775738
Email: repoa@repoa.or.tz
www.repoa.or.tz