Job Opportunity: Advocacy and Government Liaison Specialist

📅 Application Deadline: February 2025
📍 Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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About Uwezo Tanzania

Uwezo Tanzania is a registered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) (Registration No. 00NGO/R/09001) dedicated to improving literacy, numeracy, early childhood development, mental health awareness, digital literacy, life skills, climate change education, and gender equity.

📍 Office Location: 85k Suites, Kinondoni Rd, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
🌐 Website: www.uwezotanzania.or.tz

Role: Advocacy and Government Liaison Specialist

Uwezo Tanzania is seeking a dedicated Advocacy and Government Liaison Specialist to strengthen our engagement with government entities and policymakers. This role will support national and sub-national advocacy efforts in alignment with our communication and advocacy strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute advocacy campaigns to influence policies, regulations, and government decisions.
Act as a liaison between Uwezo Tanzania and government agencies, policymakers, and elected officials.
Advocate for favorable policies by effectively communicating the organization’s positions.
Prepare briefing materials, fact sheets, and position papers for government stakeholders.
Represent Uwezo Tanzania at public meetings, government-led advocacy events, and policy discussions.
Create and distribute press releases, newsletters, and policy briefs for government officials.
Assist in securing permits and drafting MoUs for Uwezo’s projects.
Monitor and analyze legislative and policy changes related to education, health, nutrition, science, and technology.
Develop and maintain relationships with MPs, local councilors, and government departments.
Organize and disseminate policy briefs through workshops, newsletters, media, and social platforms.
Manage and update Uwezo Tanzania’s website and social media channels to enhance engagement.
Conduct research, prepare reports, and share insights with relevant stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with GDPR and other relevant regulations.

Qualifications & Experience

✅ Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Mass Communication, or related Social Sciences.
✅ Experience: Minimum of three years in government communications, advocacy, and policy engagement.
✅ Language Skills: Excellent writing and communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.
✅ Media & Digital Proficiency: Strong knowledge of traditional and social media, along with emerging digital communication tools.
✅ Project Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and produce high-quality work.
✅ Design & Content Creation: Experience in developing advocacy materials for policy dissemination.
✅ Child Protection & Safeguarding Awareness.
✅ Development & Education Knowledge: Familiarity with education, health, and development issues in East Africa.
✅ Technical Skills: Strong computer literacy, data management, and internet research abilities.
✅ Teamwork & Adaptability: Ability to collaborate effectively, adapt to changes, and work under pressure.