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AJIRA TANZANIA 2019 / NAFASI ZA KAZI 2019
Call for Consultancy: Development of Advocacy strategy
INTRODUCTION
LHRC is a non-governmental human rights advocacy
organisation established in 1995. Its operations are mainly focused in
Tanzania mainland with specific interventions in Zanzibar. It was
established based on the experience and lessons generated from Tanzania
Legal Education Trust (TANLET)’ and the ‘Faculty of Law of the
University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM). LHRC is envisioning a just and
equitable society. It has a mission of empowering the people of
Tanzania, so as to promote, reinforce and safeguard human rights and
good governance in the country. The broad objective is to create legal
and human rights awareness among the public and in particular the
underprivileged section of society through legal and civic education,
advocacy linked with legal aid provision, research and human rights
monitoring.
For more about LHRC visit www.humanrights.or.tz
In 2019 the Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC) has begun
the implementation of its six years Strategic Plan (2019- 2024) as well
as its three years Operational Plan (2019-2021). As the leading human
rights advocacy organisation in Tanzania, LHRC is looking for a
consultant from local or regional level who will lead development of its
Advocacy Strategy to enhance its advocacy work and performance in
attaining its vision of a Just and Equitable Society.
REQUIREMENTS
LHRC is looking for an expert to undertake the following;
To conduct assessment of the current LHRC advocacy
strategies and tools in comparison to the changing operational
environment in Tanzania in alignment with the organisation Strategic
Plan 2019 – 2024 and Operational Plan 2019-2021;
Upon review, to develop a comprehensive Advocacy Strategy
that will reflect the changing socio-economic, political and operational
environment;
Review and develop advocacy tools in line with the new Advocacy Strategy, SP and OP;
Train LHRC staff on the adopted advocacy strategy and
practical advocacy skills for best implementation of the organisation
mandate as provided in the Strategic Plan and Operational Plan for
excellent performance.
Consultant’s Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in a relevant field;
Minimum of eight years of professional advocacy work
experience in human rights, social justice, accountability and legal
reforms;
Experience working with regional and international platforms in promotion of human rights and social justice;
Excellent research, analytical skills and presentation skills.
Conversant with the civil society organisations work and the Dynamic working environments;
Excellent in English and Swahili languages both written and spoken;
Previous experience of similar assignments will be an added advantage.
Applications should be sent in a sealed envelop to the following address:
Executive Director
Legal and Human Rights Centre
P.0 BOX 75254
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Legal and Human Rights Centre
P.0 BOX 75254
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
OR
Email: lhrc@humanrights.or.tz
Deadline for applications will be on February 28,2019 at 16.00 hrs
