Media and Communications Manager

Consultants for Posts in Cemot’s Election Observation Centre-Cum- Election Situation Room

The Research and Education for Democracy-in Tanzania (REDEl) program which is a leading agency of Tanzania Election Monitoring Committee (TEMCO) and the Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC), for and on behalf Tanzania Civil Society Consortium on Election Observation (TACCEO) have jointly established the Coalition for Election Monitoring and Observation in Tanzania (CEMOT). The major thrust of the coalition is to enhance citizens' engagement in the observation and monitoring of the 2015 Tanzania electoral processes in order to determine the extent to which they are credible, free and fair.
CEMOT intends to create the Election Observation Centre (EOC)/Election Situation Room (ESR), which is a new model to be used by the major domestic election observation groups, TEMCO and TACCEO, for monitoring and observing electoral processes in Tanzania, Using the modern Information Communication Technology (lCT), the Centre will provide a platform for generating and sharing information as well as engaging the state and non-state actors in a constructive manner in order to ensure the credibility, freeness and fairness of-elections.
In the selection of its staff, CEMOT is 'committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities.
The Executive Committee of CEMOT now invites competent applicants who are self-motivated, honest, hard working and committed individuals to fill the under-mentioned vacant consultancy positions for fixed duration.

Specific Attributes for ALL Positions
All candidates must:
Demonstrate good work performance track record;
Demonstrate the highest degree of ethical conduct, integrity and diligence to duty;
Possess good communication and interpersonal skills;
Be self-driven and capable of working with minimal supervision;
Be capable of delivering excellent results while working under pressure on tight timelines;
Professional competency in reiated field;
Problem solving and decision-making skills; and
Possess computer literacy skills.

MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: .
Develops a communication strategy for the Election Observation Centre
Develops publicity and sensitization strategies for the election observation ce.ntre activities
Prepares EOC draft public statements for the approval of the Executive Committees
Monitors and tracks the media coverage related to general elections and prepares monthly reports for the Ex.com.
Engages the media and organizes press briefings before, during and after election
Participates in drafting interim and final reports outlining the main election issues and developments
Provides regular reports to the Project Manager on -the Media monitoring .
Manages social media accounts and website content for the observation centre ,
Supports Executive Committee on election day and after in drafting periodic press briefing .
Co-ordinates a team responsible for preparing a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the activities and content of the electronic and print media during the election process;
Assesses the extent to which parties and candidates have unimpeded access to the media and are not discriminated against in gaining this access, ill accordance with OSCE commitments and other international standards;
Monitors whether the media, and state or public media in particular, meet their responsibilities to provide balanced and neutral coverage of the electoral process; ,
Considers the media environment and the extent to which media are able to work freely;
Ultimately must assess whether the media provide sufficient, balanced and diverse information to enable voters to make a well-informed choice;
Analyzes relevant media legislation, the regulatory framework for the media during elections, the work of regulatory bodies and any media-related election complaints. In this task, the media analyst is assisted by the legal analyst; and . .
May also be tasked to prepare a daily news summary for the EOC.

Minimum Qualifications
Masters degree in mass communication, journalism or media studies or any related field.
Sound knowledge of electoral processes and electoral legislation
At least 5 years of solid experience working in a similar Or related position
Ability to communicate orally and in writing both in English and Kiswahili
Strong interpersonal skills and sound working experience in a busy media environment is an added advantage
Ability to write proposals and reports

Compensation and Terms of Employment

CEMOT will offer a very attractive compensation for this post and excellent working environment. The terms of employment shall be contractual for a specific period, renewable upon satisfactory performance.
 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested and suitable candidates should submit their application letters along with their current comprehensive Curriculum Vitae/Resume, indicating e-mail address and telephone number(s);
Certified copies of relevant certificates and transcripts as well as one recent passport size photograph should be attached to their application letters; .
Each applicant must provide names and contact details of three reputable referees;
Applications without relevant documents will not be considered; and
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications must reach the, undersigned by Registered Mail and e-mall cemot2015@gmail,com on or before July 6 2015. at 16:00 hrs.
THE CO-CHAIRMAN
COALITION ON ELECTION MONITORING AND OBSERVATION IN TANZANIA
(CEMOT)
P. O. BOX 35039 .
DAR ES SALAAM.
TANZANIA