Program Officer – Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
Responsible to the Executive Director for overall management and co-ordination of the Foundation, and support to Executive Director.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
Program officers are initially the Think Tank Team of the Foundation, are responsible for collective generation of ideas, program and project on Peace, Unity and People Centred development. In collaboration with fellow Professionals, experts outside the Foundation develop and propose approaches addressing problems of Africa, South as a region and relationship with the developed North.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Research and analyse political and social situations in Africa, the South and the Developed North, which have detrimental impact to growth and peace.
Develop concepts that offer critical solutions to problems of People Centred Development, Peace and Unity in African and South Perspectives.
Liaise with Governments, regional organization such as AU, EAC, SADC and organizations within Africa and the South Centre.
Formulate and review mechanism adopted by the Foundation in the promotion of main and specific objectives spelt out in MNF Article of Inco-operations.
Promote dialogue between the Public, government, UN agencies, Civil Society, on peace and good governance, leadership and developments,
Organize and coordinate symposium, seminars, and conferences on Peace, Unity and People Centred Development.

KEY ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES
Master’s Degree from a recognized University in Political Science, Political Economy, Business Administration, History & Geography, Project Management, and any other related social science studies.
Fluency in spoken English, and Swahili, French is an added advantage for this position
Work experience in NGO’s, CSO’s or Inter-governmental Organizations dealing with Social & Economic Areas for a period of not less than 5 years.
Commitment to Human Equality, integrity and freedom and justice for all.

The deadline for application is 28th April 2017
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted,
All applicants must adhere to the working style of the MNF.
Application must be sent to;

Executive Director,
The Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation
P.O Box 71000,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Location: Co-Architecture Building, Junction of India/Bridge Streets.

Or by email at info@nyererefoundation.org. (The subject line must indicate the position applied)

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