Partnership and Advocacy Officer at Children’s Dignity Forum (CDF) May 2025

JOB OPPORTUNITY
Children’s
Dignity Forum (CDF) is a voluntary, private, non-governmental,
non-partisan and non-profit-making civil society organization dedicated
to upholding children’s rights in Tanzania, founded and registered in
2006 under the NGO Act No. 24/2002. The organization is firmly committed
to ending harmful practices against children, especially those
affecting girls and young women aged 9-24, including Female Genital
Mutilation (FGM), child marriage, teenage pregnancy, and other forms of
exploitation. It empowers girls and young women by providing them with
the knowledge, skills, and confidence to claim their rights and
challenge practices that undermine their rights and dignity. The CDF
headquarters is in Dar es Salaam, with additional offices in Tarime and
Mpwapwa District in Mara and Dodoma Region, respectively.

Reporting: Program Manager
Supervises: None
Job Type: Full-time
Duty station: Dar es Salaam
The candidate will perform the following duties as listed below:
Job Overview:
Partnership
and Advocacy Officer is responsible for leading and executing strategic
advocacy campaigns aimed at influencing key decision-makers and
stakeholders at national, regional, and international levels. This role
involves building and maintaining strong relationships with government
officials, policymakers, civil society leaders, and other influential
entities to advance the organization’s policy objectives and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic
  Advocacy Leadership: Develop, implement, and lead high-level advocacy
  strategies to influence policy decisions and promote the organization’s
  goals at the governmental, institutional, or international level.
• Stakeholder
  Engagement: Cultivate and maintain relationships with top policymakers,
  government agencies, international organizations, industry leaders, and
  key influencers. Also, represent the organization in meetings,
  conferences, and public forums.
• Policy Analysis and Advice:
  Conduct in-depth research and analysis of relevant policies,
  regulations, and legislation. Advise senior leadership on policy trends
  and emerging issues that could impact the organization’s mission.
• Public
  Relations and Communication: Develop compelling messaging and
  communication strategies to advocate for the organization’s priorities.
  Represent the organization in media interviews, public speeches, and
  written communications, including policy briefs, reports, and press
  releases.
• Coalition Building: Build coalitions with other
  organizations, businesses, and advocacy groups to strengthen collective
  advocacy efforts and broaden the impact of policy campaigns.
• Advocacy
  Campaign Development: Design, implement, and evaluate effective
  advocacy campaigns to promote specific policy reforms or initiatives.
  This may include lobbying efforts, public awareness campaigns, and
  coalition-building strategies.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor
  political developments, legislative agendas, and government actions.
  Regularly update senior leadership on progress toward advocacy goals,
  providing recommendations for adjustments to strategies as needed.
• Training
  and Capacity Building: Provide guidance and training to junior staff or
  partners involved in advocacy work. Help to develop the skills and
  understanding necessary for effective advocacy efforts.

Key Qualifications
Education:

• A degree in political science, law, international relations, public policy, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.

Experience: 

• Minimum
  of 7-10 years of experience in advocacy, public policy, or government
  relations, ideally with experience in high-level lobbying, international
  relations, or influencing policy at senior levels.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of the political landscape, public policy processes, and advocacy strategies.
• Excellent
  verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor
  messages for different audiences, including high-level policymakers and
  the public.
• Proven experience in managing relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Ability
  to think strategically and analytically, with a deep understanding of
  how to shape public opinion and drive political change.
• Strong networking and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus across diverse groups.

Attributes: 

• High-level negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Proactive, with a solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Discretion, with a keen understanding of confidentiality and professionalism in dealing with sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an international or global advocacy context.
• Familiarity with international legal frameworks and policy development processes.
• Fluency in multiple languages is an asset.

Work Environment & Conditions:
Travel may be required for meetings, events, and conferences.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under tight deadlines.

Remuneration:
An
attractive package commensurate with the qualifications and relevant
experience will be available to the successful candidate.

Applications:
If
you are interested in applying for this position, submit your cover
letter explaining why your competencies and experience are suitable for
the job, up-to date curriculum vitae including names, email addresses
and phone numbers of three referees and copies of relevant certificates
to the Executive Director via info@cdf.or.tz or deliver in person at CDF’s office located at Ally Sykes Road, House No. 33 Ndafu Street, Mbezi Beach, Dar es Salaam; not later than 16th May, 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Go to our Homepage To Get Relevant Information.
For more information about CDF, please visit us at www.cdf.or.tz