Uwezo means ‘capability’ in Kiswahili. Uwezo is a four year initiative that aims to improve competencies in literacy and numeracy among children aged 6-16 years old in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, by using an innovative approach to social change that is citizen driven and accountable to the public. Read more about Uwezo here.
Overall Responsibility:
You will assist in steering effective and interactive communication of Uwezo, across different mediums, as well as through the design, production and distribution of communication materials. You will ensure that effective communication flows to and with the different partners throughout the year. You will assist in the development of the annual communication plans and calendar; assist in monitoring of communication. You will adhere to and uphold Uwezo Communication standards.
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Assist SPO-C to ensure effective communications across different media and formats in adherence to the Uwezo Communication strategy and Communication Standards;
2. Assist SPO-C in annual planning; development of detailed planners and calendars and monitoring of communication;
3. Assist in coordinating and maintaining an effective social media presence for Uwezo Tanzania, including through blogs, Facebook, Twitter and other means as appropriate;
4. Monitor Uwezo Tanzania in the media; analyse emerging trends to learn, inform planning;
5. Communicate clearly and in a timely fashion with external audiences, face-to-face, through
email and telephone; conferences where appropriate, and other forms;
6. Assist in manage the Communication department of the Country office; ensure that set targets
are met as per the approved plans and budgets.
General Responsibilities:
1. Conduct occasional research and writing assignments on Uwezo in diverse ways supportive to program goals, including internal learning, policy debates, opinion articles;
2. Participate in the Uwezo processes (training, assessment);
3. Undertake the activities above in line with the associated budgets and with work plans, in ways that are consistent with Twaweza policies;
4. Prepare and submit quality and timely plans, budgets and reports;
5. Keep abreast of new ideas and materials in the area of organizational learning, M&E and communications;
6. Participate in meetings and sessions and sessions as needed;
7. Undertake any other lawful tasks as may be assigned by your manager or the Head of Twaweza
Education, skills and experience
1. Experience in development and/or communications work;
2. A university degree in a relevant field;
3. Good understanding of educational trends in your country;
4. At least one year relevant working experience, specifically in learning/communications;
5. Excellent writing and communication skills in both English and Kiswahili; an eye for detail;
6. Keen understanding of traditional media, social media and uses of new technologies for communication in East African context;
7. Ability to be on top of issues and deliver quality on time;
Application process
To apply for this position, please submit your CV (max 4 pages) to jobs@twaweza.org, including a cover letter explaining your interests/motivations to work for Twaweza, and 2 samples of your written work and names of 3 referees, in MS Word or PDF file. In the subject of your email write your name and the position you are applying for.
After you submit your application you will be sent a short questionnaire. Please fill this in and submit as it will form part of your application.
Closing date
22 June 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified to appear for interviews.
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