Job
opportunities at Action on Disabilities and Development [ADD]
POSITION:
Lobbying and Advocacy Officer
ADD
International(Action on Disability and Development *ADD International,
Tanzania”) is a UK based disability rights organization. We work for
independence, equality and opportunity for disabled people living in poverty in
Africa and Asia, by supporting disability activists to bring about social
change. ADD International in Tanzania works in partnership with the Tanzania Federation of Disabled People’s
Organizations(SHIVYAWATA), national disabled people’s organization(DPOs), and
with regional SHIVYAWATA branches in six regions, namely Mwanza, Shinyanga,
Tabora, Coast, Lindi and Mtwara.
ADD International, Tanzania is seeking to recruit a
qualified Lobbying and Advocacy Officer responsible for taking a lead in
advocacy and lobbying component of the Modelling Inclusive Pre-primary
Education(MIPE) programme and participate in programme processes, system, and
policy and/or strategy development. Broadly, the job focuses on overseeing the
implementation of advocacy strategy of both the MIPE programme and ADD
International
Position: Lobbying and Advocacy Officer
Program: Modelling Inclusive Pre-primary
Education(MIPE)
Reporting to: Programme Manager
Position Type: Full Time
Contract duration: 2 years
Location: Dar es Salaam at ADD International Office
Key Duties and Responsibilities
In consultation with and guidance from the
programme, Programme Officer Lobb yyng and Advocacy will be
Actively leading, organizing and overseeing the
delivery of lobbying and advocacy strategies of MIPE programme
Support the popularization and operationalization of
the ADD advocacy work on inclusive education and disability movement in general
at ward, district and national level
Brainstorming with team members at all stages of
plan formulation of lobbying and
advocacy activities to ensure proper initiative used for its implementation;
Develop advocacy messages and link with inclusive
advocacy work across inclusive education all in all learning group within
education sectors
Facilitate and support the establishment of the advocacy
teams and forums/clubs at district war and school level;
Writing, publishing and disseminating and advocacy
briefs; developing policy work and activities;
Representation in coordination meetings at a
provincial level and build external relationships through personal contacts
Coordinate and organise advocacy platforms such as
media roundtables, advocacy dialogues and training
Preparing and porducing clear and quality reports
(narrative) that demonstrates accountability;
Undertake any other lawful tasks as may be assigned
by the line Manager.
Representation, networking, advocacy and learning;
Engage with stakeholders, decision-makers,
Ministries and district authorities that promote inclusive education, to
effectively advocate for rights of the learner with disabilities
Identify and advice on specific lobbying and
advocacy opportunities for cross-programme learning, within the country
programme, the region and beyond, and work with other officers to promote other
learning and linkages relevant for quality delivery
Building and fostering local alliances and networks
that enhance sharing, learning, and collaboration
Monitoring and Evaluation
Assist in data collection and impact stories as a
way of generating an evidence-based and MIE delivery
Support the evaluation process of the MIE project
activities(mid-term and final) and during baseline
Work with M&Ecoordinator to monitor and share
findings with schools, community and other key stakeholders
Finance Management
Develop and submit activity budget for MIE
implementation in the area of lobbying and advocacy
Setting up and overseeing component’s budgets;
Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in social work, community
development, development studies, public policy or related fields.
At least three years experience in lobbying and
advocacy or related field of work
Knowledge, experience and a good understanding of
working with DPO’s, advocacy networks and needs within;
Experience in designing, planning, implementing and
monitoring lobbying and advocacy strategies.
Interested candidates should send their applications(consisting
of Covering letter, CV) to the following physical address
The Country Director
ADD Internation, Tanzania(Action on Disability and
Development)
Mikochen Warioba; Plot 442, House #59; Daima Street
Or Submit through post office; P.O Box 33659, Dar es
Salaam. Closing date for receiving applications is 10 may 2018. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted
People with disabilities are particularly encouraged
to apply
POSITION: Programme Officer - Sensitization and
Awareness
ADD International(Action on Disability and
Development *ADD International, Tanzania”) is a UK based disability rights
organization. We work for independence, equality, and opportunity for disabled
people living in poverty in Africa and Asia, by supporting disability activists
to bring about social change. ADD International in Tanzania works in
partnership with the Tanzania Federation
of Disabled People’s Organizations(SHIVYAWATA), national disabled people’s
organization(DPOs), and with regional SHIVYAWATA branches in six regions,
namely Mwanza, Shinyanga, Tabora, Coast, Lindi, and Mtwara.
Our Partner the Tanzania Federation of Disabled
People Organization(SHIVYAWATA) is seeking to recruit a qualified Program
Officer Sensitization and Awareness to take lead in communities’ sensitization
and awareness components of the MIPE project and participate in programme
processes, systems, and policy of strategy development. SHIVYAWATA has been in
operations since 19 92,bringing together the voices of ten national disabled
people organizations(DPOs)
Position: Programme Officer - Sensitization and
Awareness
Program: Modeling Inclusive Pre-primary
Education(MIPE)
Reporting to: Program Manager
Position Type: Full time
Contract duration: 2 years
Location: Dar es Salaam at SHIVYAWATA office
Key Duties and responsibilities
In consultation with and guidance from the Programme Manager, the Sensitization and
Awareness Office will
Lead the implementation of sensitization and
awareness creation activities but different levels; this includes proposing sensitization and
awareness initiatives for the organisation
Leave and build a body of allies at different levels
in support of the ADD mission to tackle the root causes of barriers to
development and well-being of the people with disability. This would be done
while overseeing delivery of sensitization and awareness strategies bearing in
mind approaches detailed in specific program proposal such as MIPE and NSIE
Design publicity material that mobilize community
the importance of inclusive education
Brainstorming with team members at all stages of
plan formulation of sensitization and awareness activities
Translate proposal and key policies, frameworks and
strategies within sectors of ADD functioning into tailor-made awareness
creation materials such as leaflets, brochures and other IEC materials
Create and secure media partnership for positive
reporting of issues around disability and coverage of implemented project in a
given period
Setting up and overseeing components budget
Representation in sensitization and awareness
campaigns at the provincial and build similar relationships
Providing specialist advice on sensitization and
awareness to ADD team
Plans/objectives Contribute to the program strategy
in collaboration with other program staffs
Coordination of non-routine tasks within a
sensitization and awareness unit.
Preparing and producing clear and quality
reports(narrative) that demonstrates accountability.
Undertake any other lawful tasks as may be assigned
by the line manager
Monitoring and evaluation
Support the monitoring of program activities to
ensure effective project delivery
Assist in data collection and collection of improv
story as a way of generating evidence-based and MIPEMIPE delivery
Work with the M&E Coordinator to monitor and
share findings with schools, community and other key stakeholders
Financial management
Catalog and submit activity budget for MIPE
implementation in the area of awareness and sensitization.
Submit activity(financial) reports to a finance
department within the authorised time frame and donor requirements.
Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in community development and
social work or development studies
Minimum experience of 3 years in sensitization and
awareness and community works
Knowledge in disability rights and experience in/
understanding of disability issues
Experience in planning and implementing
sensitization and awareness creation activities/ projects targeting different
stakeholders at different levels( aiming at positive behaviour towards
disability)
Excellent research communication and public speaking
skills, with knowledge in computer applications
Budgetary and financial management skills
He/she Must have initiative and be able to work
effectively and the pressure independently and with a team
Interested candidates should send their
applications(consisting of Covering letter, CV) to the following physical
address
The Country Director
ADD Internation, Tanzania(Action on Disability and
Development)
Mikochen Warioba; Plot 442, House #59; Daima Street
Or Submit through post office; P.O Box 33659, Dar es
Salaam. Closing date for receiving applications is 10 may 2018. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted
People with disabilities are particularly encouraged
to apply.