Senior Governance Lead at RTI International Tanzania May 2025

Ajira Mpya RTI International Tanzania May 2025

Why RTI
RTI
International (RTI) is both a global research institute and a leading
international development organization based out of North Carolina. At
RTI, you will find work you believe in, tackling some of the most
complex global challenges of our time. Our mission is to impact the
wellbeing of 1 billion people by 2030 through science-based solutions in
climate, education, health, and equity. Our staff promote meaningful
change around the world helping people live healthier, more productive,
and more independent lives.

If you are looking for an opportunity
to make a real difference, RTI is the place for you. Join us in our
commitment to teamwork, belonging, and the passion to change the world.

About the Hiring Group
RTI’s
International Development Group brings together RTI experts and
capabilities across food security, agriculture, energy, environment,
water, governance, and economic opportunity. RTI leverages its
experience in designing and delivering multisectoral programming and
technical solutions to build resilience and prosperity and promote
economic growth and security around the world.

Project Description
USAID
NextGen Ugavi Bora, Afya Bora (Better Supply, Better Health) will be a
five-year base with two option periods (3 years and 2 years) Task Order
under the Comprehensive Technical Assistance for Health Supply Chain and
Pharmaceutical Management (Comprehensive TA) IDIQ, which is a mechanism
within the Next Generation of Supply Chain Suite of Programs (NextGen).
The purpose of USAID NextGen Ugavi Bora, Afya Bora is to strengthen
supply chain and pharmaceutical services to ensure sustainable access to
and appropriate use of safe, effective, quality-assured, affordable
health commodities.

USAID NextGen Ugavi Bora, Afya Bora will work
to develop the capacity of local systems, institutions, and individuals
to sustainably manage supply chains, for both USAID-procured health
commodities and those procured through national/local systems, and to
strengthen local pharmaceutical management systems, including quality
pharmaceutical services and national regulatory systems.

Position Description
The
Senior Governance Lead (SGL) will provide overall strategy and
direction for governance objectives within the Tanzania Ugavi Bora, Afya
Bora project, including a focus on transparency, accountability,
participation, coordination, leadership and management skills. The ideal
candidate will have a proven track record in these areas and be able to
effectively lead and manage governance initiatives to achieve the
project’s objectives.

The SGL will lead the development of a
governance road map for the implementation of adaptive leadership and
stewardship approaches to strengthen system management and coordination
in the short, medium and long-term. The SGL proactively assesses and
mitigates governance risks throughout the supply chain, focusing on
areas such as anti-corruption measures to better deliver on the needs of
citizens.

What You’ll Do
Your primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Develop
  and implement activities and strategies to advance good governance to
  increase supply chain and pharmaceutical management system maturity
• Proactively assess and mitigate governance risks throughout the supply chain, with a focus on anti-corruption measures.
• Collaborate with government officials, stakeholders, and project partners to promote good governance practices.
• Provide technical assistance and capacity building to government institutions and other stakeholders.
• Work
  with the Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director to monitor
  and evaluate the effectiveness of governance interventions and make
  recommendations for improvements.
• Prepare and present reports
  on governance activities and outcomes to project leadership and
  stakeholders and contribute to project reporting.
• Represent the project in governance-related forums and working groups.

What You’ll Need

• Master’s
  degree in Public Administration, Political Science, International
  Development, or a related field and 10 years of experience or Bachelors
  Degree and 12 years of experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of
  experience in governance, public administration, or a related field,
  with a focus on anti-corruption and accountability measures.
• Experience working on governance projects in East Africa, Tanzania preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in governance programming related to transparency, accountability, and stakeholder participation.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing governance activities in an international development context.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with government officials, stakeholders, and project partners.
• Familiarity with donor-funded projects, USAID preferred.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in Swahili is an advantage.
• Experience in coordinating with diverse stakeholders in the public and private sectors, including civil society.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams.
• Experience
  in supporting good governance principles (transparency, accountability,
  and participation) in health focused programs, ideally with a country’s
  supply chain and pharmaceutical systems including advocacy and
  technical support for oversight and enforcement mechanisms  
• Experience strengthening leadership and management skills for stakeholders in the public and private sectors.
• Experience
  with governance tools and approaches such as Political Economy
  Analysis, Participatory Planning and Budgeting, or other relevant
  methods or approaches.

As a global employer of choice,
RTI is committed to belonging in the workplace and the communities and
markets where we serve our mission. We value a variety of thoughts,
cultures, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome applicants without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, creed, citizenship
status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other
classification protected by applicable discrimination laws or RTI
policy.

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qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
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