REPOA is an independent policy research institution, registered under the laws of Tanzania since 1994. REPOA undertakes and facilitates strategic research; and facilitate and stimulate the utilization of research findings in policy dialogue, in development of policies and in the design of development interventions. In addition, REPOA supports capacity building of the intellectual resource, which includes researchers and research users.
In Collaboration with CMI, and the National Bureau of Statistics, REPOA is implementing a five-year (2014-19) institutional collaborative research programme titled “Tanzania as a future petro-state: Prospects and challenges”. This research programme is funded by the Norwegian Embassy in Tanzania.
As part of capacity building, REPOA is currently seeking for a PhD candidate with research interest in the area of oil and gas.
Opportunity Summary
The purpose of this opportunity is to offer capacity building and partial support to bona fide Tanzanians PhD candidates in social sciences from any reputable university who has completed coursework and are about or have started to undertake their fieldwork in the areas of oil and gas.
Possible areas for consideration
1. Data for policy making and public engagement in the petro-state
2. Lessons from mining and the current natural gas business
3. Revenue and expenditure management in the petroleum rich environment .
4. Local content for the petroleum industry .
5. Governance issues related in the petroleum sub-sector .
Required Qualifications
• Current admission as a PhD in social sciences at a reputable university, with a proof of completed coursework and a research proposal.
Mode of Application
Qualified candidates should send their typed application letters and detailed CV including three referees to the address below by 31st March 2016.
REPOA is an equal opportunity employer. Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Only applicants who meet requirements will be contacted. Those who do not hear from REPOA should consider themselves unsuccessful.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Director, REPOA
157 Mgombani Street, Regent Estate
P.O. Box 33223
Dar es Salaam
Phone: (22) 2700083 /0784 555 655 Fax: (22) 2775738
Email: repoa@repoa.or.tz
Source: The Guardian 18th March, 2016
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