Vacancy:Policy and Budget Analyst Coordinator at ANSAF:Deadline is on 20th June 2016

 JOB DESCRIPTION 
Job Title: Policy and Budget Analyst Coordinator  

Job Location: Media &Communication depts. and M & E & Learning  Dar-es-Salaam 
Job Purpose: 

To provide support and strategic direction to ANSAF Members on a wide  range of economic and policy issues affecting the agricultural sector in  Tanzania 
Main Duties and Responsibilities 
Policy/strategy and management level: 
o Clearly identify and define relevant public policy issues.  
o Undertake original economic and financial analysis to a high professional standard.  
o Design and evaluate policy options from an independent and objective viewpoint that takes into  consideration the needs of marginal and smallholder farmers, medium and large scale farmers,  agro-processors, traders (agro-dealers) and other relevant actors

 
o Interpret and review existing policies in agriculture, evaluate options and make recommendations for new policies 
o Proactively participate in the policy dialogue involving ANSAF members, agricultural sector  stakeholders, donors, other private sector advocacy organizations and the Government; 
o Maintain up to date knowledge on the recent trend & produce statement 
o Make follow up on sector trends and produce statements 
o Conduct roundtable with MP, DP and government officials on topical issues. 
o Provide leadership in policy and budget portfolio and manage team of portfolio, including volunteers 

Working groups and members: 
o Work closely with ANSAF members to understand and incorporate appropriate Policy and budget 
components in their initiatives and projects; 
o Facilitate the P&B Working group consistent with the work plan objectives; Ensure the formulation 
of the Terms of References for the Working Group 
o Ensure the coordination of the sub working groups on Policy, Budget and SAM, and create another 
sub group on the connection to the local level. 
o Work closely with the accountant and finances officer in the support to the SAM and budget sub 
working groups. 
o Ensure regular meetings, agenda setting (participative) and feedback by members of progress in 
assignments 
o Ensure active participation of working group members and create momentum around specific 
advocacy campaigns; 
o Prepare PPT, key messages to member & non-members to engage on behalf of ANSAF  

Documentation, learning and dissemination: 
o Play a leading role in the development of policy briefs and related public outreach events, relevant 
to the agribusiness and development community 
o Ensure the production of adequate publications applicable to donor organizations as well as rural 
producers and their representations.  
o Produce statements, press releases, position papers and ensure production of key policies in an 
user friendly manner for grass root level 
o Propose policy themes for learning event  

ANSAF image: 
o Raise the public image of ANSAF though engaging with Stakeholders and Media 
o Seek actively to broaden and deepen the organization’s membership 

Qualifications and Capacities: 
Academic requirements: 
o A Bachelors degree in the field of agricultural economics, economics and trade, business 
administration, or international development.  
Experience:  
o Experience of at least 2 years working at mid-level position with both the public and private sectors 
on policy issues; 
o At least 2 years professional experience in the areas of policy formulation and analysis; 
Competencies:  
o Broad knowledge of government policy process and experience dealing with senior government  officials and Parliamentarians 
o Knowledge on economic and social trends and implication to different groups  
o Knowledge on value chains and stakeholder engagement 
o Understanding the national and local budget cycle and policy making progress at national and local level (AS and M) 
o Strategic vision and focus 
o Preferably one with an agricultural background well versed with social accountability monitoring  
o Knowledge on African comments in the area of CAADP & MALABO commitment, SAGCOT and  GROW AFRICA INITIATIVE
o Knowledge on agribusiness in managing youth entrepreneurs’ 
Skills:
o Good analytical and interpretation / facilitation skills and strong quantitative analysis and research
skills; 
o Ability to package evidence based findings and voices/ as arguments in decision-making processes.  
o Ability to maximize the available capacity and skills of Working Group members  
o Ability to manage and motivate Working Groups and members  
o Ability/ skills in networking and mobilizing people around common focus (at local /members)  
o Diligent, highly organized and self-motivating individual; a person with high integrity; 
o Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines;  
o Excellent communication skills particularly in engaging with the private agricultural sector  / donors in order to achieve results. 
o Good writing skills, public speaking skills, charismatic personality 
o Willingness to work as part of a team 
o Excellent conceptual and analytical skills 

This is a contractual job for 2 years (renewable). Interested parties are to apply viaadmin@ansaf.or.tz by  sending in their CV’s & application letter indicating why they qualify for this post.

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