In-Country Communications Specialist

Position: In-Country Communications Specialist

Location: Arusha-Tanzania

Deadline :Dec 14 2013

Descriptions:

Background:- Compassion international Tanzania is an evangelical Christian holistic child development ministry dedicated to the needy children of Tanzania. Compassions sponsorship programs help to release children from spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty, with a view of enabling them to become responsible and fulfilled Christian adults. Compassion is seeking to recruit and hire the Tanzanian qualified professional to fill the following positions: In-country communications specialist Job summary The in country communications specialist creates and delivers communications materials for use in the country.

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required 
1.Mature Christian person, with evangelical Christian values; a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and above reproach in integrity and honesty.
2.At least University degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications or related field.
3.Three years experience in public relations, marketing, communications or related field
NGO experience preferred.
4.Expertise in public speaking and networking, as well as with print communications.
5.Experience in coordinating service providers, including graphic designers, video & audio, editors, and printers.
6.Ability to gather, contextualize and promote relevant material in a professional and attractivemanner.
7.Customer Service approach in working relationships.
8.Excellent communication skills (both in English and Kiswahili).
9.Knowledge of personal computers using Microsoft Office, including Access, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Knowledge of Adobe products (In-Design, PhotoShop, Illustrator, Acrobat) is preferred.

Core Duties and Responsibilities: ,
1.Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion and faithfully upholds Compassion's ministry in prayer.
2.Working within one's influence, serves as an advocate for children around the world who live in poverty and are not able to speak out for themselves
This includes being informed about the issues of children and influencing others to care about children who are in need.
3.Develops and maintains a communications strategy to recruit and cultivate new Church Partners, support the development of existing Church Partners, and keep Church Partners informed and inspired in their ministry to children
Supports the development of materials and events to accomplish this strategy,
4.Where applicable, creates and delivers communication materials to support field office public relations efforts
Fosters collaborative relationships with Program Communications by sharing stories and resources to create materials to service field office needs
Provides website, video, radio, and other media content as per national strategy.
5.Coordinates, Monitors and ensures proper usage of global branding guidelines in all communications within the field office domain and with Church Partners, including educational and advocacy materials
Reflects the mission, core values, and foundational principles of Compassion in all communications.
a.Collaborates with the Training & Support Te~m (and Sponsor & Donor Services Team where applicable) to ensure properly branded Training Materials, Curriculum, and Child .Letter Stationery

b.Coliaborates with the HR Office to develop motivational communication strategies within the field office, including informing staff on topics relevant to their work in a holistic church and child development ministry.
6.Represents and communicates Compassion's message accurately and ensures the Field Office presents a consistent voice in all external communications
Where necessary,
networks to promote good relationships with church associations, government, media and other entities' involved in child development and/or advocacy.
a.Serves as the first point of contact for in-country media relations requesting interviews or any other information regarding Compassion's work.


Working Conditions
The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions of this job
It may be necessary for a person to perform other tasks as needed.
Limited travel is required.
Duty station: Arusha

How to apply:

Interested and suitably qualified Tanzanians should forward their applications on or before 14th December 2013, including application letter, a referral letter from his/her pastor, a detailed up to date CV,2 current passport size photographs, and copies of all academic and professional credentials to:

Country Director,

Compassion 'International Tanzania (CIT),

P. O. Box 3064, Arusha

Tanzania.

Note: After applying only the short listed shall be contacted and if you do not hear from us by 20th December 2013 consider yourself unsuccessful.

From The Guardian December 5,2013.