COMMUNICATION OFFICER

From the Daily news of 22nd April
Position: Communication Officer
Duty station: Njombe
Duration: Initially 2 years to be extended to 4 years with proven performance.
The Private Forest Programme (PFP) aims at increasing rural income in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania through developing sustainable and profitable forestry and value addition in the entire production value chain from quality seeds to quality products in the markets.
The Programme will be implemented through Tree Growers Associations (TGAs) to be organized in the project area. PFP will support sustainable and participatory land use planning, and develop the capacities of tree growers, SMEs and extension and business service providers.
The Programme will be implemented in Njombe, Mufindi, Kilolo, Makete, Ludewa and Kilombero districts. The Programme key implementing entities and partners include the Ministry of Natural Resource and Tourism, the Tanzania Forest Services, District Councils of the area, training and research organizations, TGAs and their district apex entities as well as medium and large-scale private forestry plantation owners/wood processors. The Programme is funded by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland.
The Private Forestry Programme is implemented by a consortium formed by Indufor Oy and Niras Finland. The Programme started its operations in January 2014 and is looking for a competent Communication Officer.

Qualifications and Experience
BA degree in Mass Communication or Journalism. Experience in developing and conducting communication to various stakeholders. Strong experience in planning, establishing and managing communication according to an approved communication and dissemination strategy.
Experience in social media management and other suitable channels and putting them in practice among TGN/smallholder environment. Hands on experience in communication and participatory monitoring of field activities. Proven capability to deliver agreed tasks timely and with expected quality. Good communication and problem/conflict solving skills. Good ability to work with various stakeholders, including district authorities, private companies and NGOs. Excellent in oral and written communication skills both in English and Swahili. Three years experience in similar position.
Specific Duties and responsibilities include:
MAIN FUNCTION
The Communication Officer for the Private Forestry Program (PFP) will be employed to do the following duties:
-To communicate the Programme objectives to primary stakeholders and to all publics;
-To communicate the Programme objectives through Website and the social media;
-To impl~ment activities in the communication and dissemination strategy of the Programme;
-To contribute in sustaining positive reputation of the Program;

SPECIFIC FUNCTION
i. Lead production of a general promotional brochure and quarterly newsletter for the Programme;
ii. Coordinate production of relevant publications and electronic media items as will be highlighted in the
Communication Strategy of the Programme; .
iii. Organize information and post it to the Program Website and update the Website frequently; iv. Formulate and manage the internal documentation centre for the Programme;
v. Identify Programme major events and record them in a user friendly database in form of text and digital images.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

For further information please contact NIRAS Tanzania Office by Email: ssh@niras.com copy to asatham@hotmail.com If you think you meet the job requirements, please send your application letter, current CV and names of two referees through the above mentioned emails.
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
The applications must be received from applicants by 28th April 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted