Jobs in Tanzania: New Job Vacancies at World Vision International, 2019
AJIRA TANZANIA 2019 / NAFASI ZA KAZI 2019
Position: Senior Communication Officer
Purpose of the position:
This
new role is designed to support donor communications for Grant
Acquisition and Management within World Vision Tanzania’s (WVT),
Sub-Office based in Dar es Salaam. This is an opportunity for a seasoned
communications practitioner to work alongside WVT’s dynamic programme
and communications team to support the growth and visibility of the WVT
grant projects brand, awareness-building, engagement and resource
mobilization efforts.
Recommended:
Under
the overall guidance of the Director Innovations & Strategic
Partnerships and direct supervision of the Communications Manager, the
Senior Communications Officer – Grants will assist in developing,
executing and coordinating the communications Strategy and Annual Work
Plan to deliver high quality outputs in communicating WVT’s grants
development impact.
To
strengthen alignment and coordination to World Vision communications
policy the incumbent will work closely with the WVT Communications
Officers. He/she will also be expected to collaborate with other WVT
programme clusters, WV support offices, media and development partners
to communicate development results of the grants.
The
incumbent will also observe the mission and core values of World Vision
and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to
others.
Major Responsibilities:
Support
development of WVT’s communications strategy with emphasis on refining
the grants project communications component and develop and implement
communications/media plans for all grant projects.
Develop
public information materials to profile and promote WVT grant projects
mission and project activities to all stakeholders (fact sheets,
progress reports, bulletins, project profiles, media releases.
Establish
the use of GIS, video, social media, blogs, twitter and other tools to
raise awareness on grant projects to internal and external audiences
including WVT Support Office donors and donors at national level.
Oversee the application of WVI communications branding policy across all internal and external project products, build strong brand presence and assist staff in implementing the brand guidelines as appropriate.
Produce impactful human interest news articles, features, success stories, case studies on grants projects for sharing across the wider internal WVI partnership and WVT external platforms.
Work with print and broadcast media to generate proactive and positive news coverage for important media opportunities and interviews that promote and protect the public image and ministry of WVT. Also build the capacity of WVT grant projects staff to work with the media
Other Competencies/Attributes:
Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
Minimum Qualification required: BA in journalism or communication/public relations.
Experience: Three years working experience in the field.
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Preferred Qualification:
Technical skills/Abilities
English language fluency (written and verbal)
Excellent writing skills, with photographic and video skills also preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office with knowledge of desktop publishing software
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and public
Demonstrated experience in using website programs
High level of confidence and confidentiality
Working Environment / Conditions:
Work environment: Office-based with frequent travel to the field
Travel: 30% Local travel is required.
On call: 10%
Location: Dar es Salaam
Deadline: 18th September, 2019.
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