Africare Tanzania Program Communications Officer Job Vacancy in Tanzania

Main Responsibilities:
• Learn, develop, coordinate and
maintain an effective social media presence for Africare’s projects in
Kiswahili and English, including through blogs, facebook, twitter and other
means as appropriate;

• Write and produce high quality
communication materials, including website content, and effectively communicate
these across key audiences in Kiswahili and English;

• Ensure that all Africare websites
are up to date, accurate, compelling and functional, liaise with website
developer and tech support as needed to project COPs;

• Communicate clearly and in a timely
fashion with external audiences, face-to-face, through email and telephone;
conferences where appropriate, and other forms;

• Develop a database for all media
contacts;

• Develop and maintain good links
with the media; support press conferences and other engagements with the media;

• Prepare weekly, monthly reports for
Africare programs.

• Review and edit quarterly,
semi-annual and annual reports for donor submission.

• Disseminate project quarterly,
semi-annual and annual reports to GoT officials and key stakeholders at
national and sub-national levels;

• Document program meeting
proceedings and key actions and ensure timely and dissemination between all
Africare Units.

• Organize events as required, with
support from COPs, including publication and launch events.

• Contribute to the preparation of
quality and timely plans, budgets and reports;

• Support management in
communication, advocacy and representation needs as required.

• Materials Development, Editorial
Support, and Adaptation

• Edit materials (papers, briefs,
power point presentations, etc) in Kiswahili and English and undertake full
quality assurance to ensure that they conform to Africare standards and will
promote the image and objectives of the organization;

• Organize and maintain filing
systems, documents and materials related to the HBC project at the Regional
Office.

• Maintain computer based filing
systems and back up all program computer files on a regular (monthly) basis.

• Represent Africare in select policy
related meetings and events with stakeholders, development partners and
Government of Tanzania.

• Undertake any other lawful tasks as
may be assigned.

Education, Skills and Experience
• At least two years experience in
journalism and/or communications work;

• At least two years experience in
international development and/or public health

• A university degree in a relevant
field;

• Excellent writing and communication
skills in Kiswahili and English; an eye for detail;

• Strong analytical and
organizational skills;

• Computer proficiency including
web-based applications:

• Flair for working with visual
materials; a powerful creative eye; design skills are desirable;

• Keen understanding of traditional media,
social media and uses of new technologies for communication in East African
context;

• Ability to be on top of issues and
deliver quality on time.

 How to Apply:

Submit a resume and cover letter to:

Human Resources Manager
Africare Tanzania
P.O. Box 63187
Dar es Salaam