Requirements
- Advanced degree in political science, education, or social science;
- A minimum of ten (10) years of working experience in government affairs, preferably in a leadership role within international multicultural organisations (commercial or non-profit).
Nice to Have
- Ability to take knowledge and link governments and policy influencers with the technical resources and messages needed.
- Significant experience in government relations, an extensive knowledge of federal politics, legislative process, and administrative actions on education, climate and/or energy.
- Able to identify viable administrative pathways for implementation priorities as well as major challenges, and develop effective, creative strategies to influence government stakeholders.
- Ability to listen, communicate, and develop trusting relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders to bring together multiple perspectives into a cohesive effort.
- A skilled internal and external relationship builder, with the ability to construct and maintain strong networks of policy influence within the industry and governing institutions.
- Experience in a global environment working with governments and government agencies; in the policymaking process with a strong record of leading and delivering effective results.
- Sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, board members, RSPO members, stakeholders and other supporters.
- High energy, maturity, and leadership with the ability to serve as a unifying force and to position communications discussions at both the strategic and tactical levels.
Work Arrangement
Remote (Country) — Tanzania
Additional Information
- The first phase of the program, launching in May 2025, will reach 533 public primary schools (500 in mainland Tanzania and 33 in Zanzibar) over the course of 15 months.
- If MsingTek demonstrates improvements in literacy and numeracy outcomes, it will be scaled nationwide in close collaboration with the government.
