Program Officer at Twaweza

Overall Responsibility:

You will be responsible for four key components:

a) co-ordinate the SzW mobile phone survey, both technically and in terms of communications;

b) analyze data collected, prepare analytical reports, write policy briefs and other (web) communications;

c) contribute to the mission of Uwazi by engaging in other data collection/management and analytic work as needed, supervise external consultants;

d) support the Twaweza team in its endeavorto implement program goals, including through internal learning, presentations to national and international audiences, policy debates, blogs and opinion articles

Specific Responsibilities

1. Co-ordinate the SzW Survey data collection, including to manage the monthly data collection calendar and reaching targeted output.
2. Prepare Stata do-files for analysis of data, both from monthly rounds and baseline.
3. Draft high quality policy briefs; co-organize publication and launch events; present findings at launch and represent Uwazi/Twaweza in the media.
4. Independently represent Uwazi/Sauti za Wananchi in contacts with interested third parties, in public presentations and in negotiations about third party use of SzW infrastructure.
5. Disseminate Wananchi Survey data and briefs to journalists, through the web and otherwise.
6. Maintain good relations with Twaweza partners, journalists, MPs and other key partners of Uwazi.
7. Publicize internationally the Wananchi Survey as a low cost way for high frequency monitoring.
8. Supervise interns, consultants and junior staff employed in relation to this job.
9. Learn new skills and improve existing ones including in empirical analysis or data presentation.
10. Support the planning and review processes of the Uwazi work program in a timely manner.
11. Undertake analyses and in-depth research on specific issues of interest to Twaweza, particularly related to education, health and water, under the guidance of the Uwazi Manager.
12. Produce compelling written products on a regular basis, including policy briefs, analyses, research and academic papers, blogs and other social media for local and global audiences.

General Responsibilities

1. Successfully implement above responsibilities and assigned activities in work plans and budgets, consistent with Twaweza Policies.
2. Contribute effectively to planning, monitoring, reporting and information dissemination of Uwezo’s/Twaweza’s work.
3. Collaborate with Twaweza staff across units and countries in a spirit of mutual respect and cooperation to get things done.
4. Communicate your work through active use of internal platform (SalesForce), electronic calendar (Gcal) and being accessible on electronic chat (Skype) as per Twaweza requirements.
5. Participate actively in organization-wide learning and other joint activities.
6. Comply with and foster adherence to the established Twaweza values, policies, regulations, guidelines and procedures.
7. Undertake any other lawful tasks as may be assigned by your Supervisor, respective Director and/or Executive Director

Core Qualifications

1. Bachelor of Arts/Science qualification in social sciences, finance, public policy or related area.
2. At least five years of relevant work experience in research and analysis.
3. Good knowledge of econometric analysis packages e .g. STATA, SPSS.
4. Excellent communication and writing skills in English and Swahili with demonstrable attention to detail.
5. Demonstrable computer proficiency including web based applications.
6. Good organizational skills and ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
7. Ability to deliver on short notice where necessary and with minimum supervision. Changes and Amendments: This job description may be amended by Twaweza after consultation with the employee and the supervisor.