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• The jobholder will co-ordinate the Sauti
  za Wananchi survey data collection, including the baseline survey and call
  round monthly data collection and reaching targeted outputs;
• Participate in developing of key thematic
  areas of call rounds, data collection tools and data analysis; from baseline
  survey, monthly rounds and other adhoc surveys at Twaweza;
• Partake in drafting high quality policy
  briefs; co-organize publication and launch events; present findings at
  launch and represent Twaweza/Sauti za Wananchi in the media;
• Independently represent Twaweza/Sauti za
  Wananchi in contacts with interested third parties, in public
  presentations and in negotiations about third party use of Sauti za
  Wananchi infrastructure;
• Offer support in disseminating Sauti za
  Wananchi Survey data and briefs to journalists, through the web and
  otherwise;
• Build and maintain good relations with
  Twaweza partners, journalists, MPs and other key partners of Sauti za
  Wananchi;
• Publicize internationally Sauti za
  Wananchi as a low cost way for high frequency monitoring to different
  stakeholders;
• Supervise interns, consultants and junior
  staff employed in relation to this job;
• Learn new skills and improve existing ones
  including in empirical analysis or data presentation;
• Offer support in the planning and review
  processes of the Sauti za Wananchi and the Data and Voice work in a timely
  manner;
• The incumbent will participate in analysis
  and in-depth research on specific issues of interest to Twaweza/Sauti za
  Wananchi, particularly related to education, health and water, under the
  guidance of the Sauti za Wananchi Regional Manager; and
• Partake in producing 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 with within the unit, other units/colleagues in Twaweza.
• Successfully implement above
  responsibilities and assigned activities in work plans and budgets,
  consistent with Twaweza Policies.
• Contribute effectively to planning,
  monitoring, reporting and information dissemination of Sauti za
  Wananchi/Twaweza’s work.
• Work closely with Twaweza staff across
  units and countries in a spirit of mutual respect and cooperation to get
  things done.
• Communicate your work through active use
  of internal platform (SalesForce), electronic calendar (Gcal) and being
  accessible on electronic chat (Skype) as per Twaweza requirements.
• Actively participate actively in
  organization-wide learning and other joint activities.
• Comply with and foster adherence to the
  established Twaweza values, policies, regulations, guidelines and
  procedures.
• Perform any other lawful tasks as may be
  assigned by your Supervisor, respective Director and/or Executive
  Director.

• The applicant for the Twaweza Program
  Officer should hold a Bachelor of Arts/Science qualification in social
  sciences, development studies, research, public policy & planning or
  related area. Post graduate degree in statistics and other related studies
  will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of five years of relevant work
  experience in research and analysis at a senior position.
• Excellent verbal communication and writing
  skills in English with demonstrable attention to detail. Understanding of
  any local language; social-economic, culture and political landscape is a
  must
• Strong grasp of the use of social media
  for communication including web based applications for data driven
  narratives is not necessary but advantageous.
• Demonstrable computer proficiency and
  basic knowledge of social analysis packages e.g. STATA, SPSS.
• Good management skills and ability to work
  independently and as a part of a team.
• Ability to deliver on short notice where
  necessary and with minimum supervision.

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