Technical Assistance Consultant
About the role
Palladium is seeking an independent Technical Assistance Consultant in Dar es Salaam to support the piloting of population evidence integration into subnational planning and budgeting processes in Tanzania. Responsibilities: - Map and understand local government authority planning and budgeting processes, including key decision points, actors, and data requirements. - Identify practical and behavioural barriers limiting the use of population data in planning and budgeting decisions. - Design, test, and refine simple, actionable guidance enabling local government planners to integrate demographic evidence into routine planning. - Develop practical tools integrating population evidence into planning and budgeting processes. - Document pilot implementation, user feedback, and lessons learned. - Assess pilot success criteria, including usability, uptake, feasibility, and institutionalisation considerations. - Develop scale-up recommendations for wider adoption by local government authorities. How to apply: Submit an updated CV and a summary that answers these questions: How would you approach this assignment? What will be the key activities and their timeline? Who are the key stakeholders of this engagement? Apply online through the Palladium careers portal at https://palladium.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/25665?c=palladium
Key requirements
- Public sector planning and budgeting expertise.
- Population and demographic analysis skills.
- Knowledge of Tanzanian local government planning and budgeting processes.
- Qualitative research and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Government tool and guidance development skills.
- Analytical, facilitation, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of Tanzanian government systems or comparable contexts.