Research Communication Specialist - Mikocheni Agricultural Research Institute (MARl)

From Mwananchi, 30th Julai 2015

Mikocheni agricultural Research Institute (MARl) under the Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Cooperatives is coordinating a regional research grant, which is co-funded by Bill &Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and Department for International Development (DFID) entitled 'Disease diagnostics for sustainable cassava productivity in Africa'. The project is implemented in seven countries: Tanzania; Uganda; Kenya; Rwanda; Malawi; Mozambique and Zambia in collaboration with North Carolina State University (NCSU) and Rutgers, New Jersey. USA. MARl will use part of the project funds to recruit on a fixed contract basis a highly qualified and motivated persons to tin the following posts:

1: RESEARCH COMMUNlCATlON SPECIALIST (1 POST)
The Communication Specialist will be responsible for identifying project countries. The position shall coordinate with Project Management at MARI and Country Team Leaders within the project countries and develop appropriate communication materials. Specifically the successful candidate will:
Lead communication and knowledge management for the project.
Develop, coordinate, and implement a detailed communication strategy for the regional project.
Support the collection, evaluation and. capitalization of research findings through specific documentation (case studies, best practices, lessons learnt, factsheets, articles for the project website).
Document and communicate news, updates and stories from the project partner countries for wider dissemination.
Develop and package project information and knowledge outputs for wide access and application in various forms: print, digital, video or audio.
Support and facilitate collaboration and communication within and across the project partners. This includes support for online tools, face to face meetings, workshops and facilitation, as needed.
Develop and maintain good working relationships with the media including national, regional. and international arrange press briefings. and interviews; provide talking points and other materials as needed for project management and respond to media inquiries quickly and effectively.
Assist with organization and facilitation of country and Regional learning events bringing together project partners.
Support networking and engagement activities with other actors in the target countries.
Support the innovative use of information, communication and knowledge-based interventions and approaches across the projects, making use of for example, participatory communication approaches. emerging lCTs, and working with partners in these areas in cassava virus diagnostics and disease management.
Plan and implement information campaigns organized to promote the project's generated findings and knowledge as needed.
Contribute to the dissemination of knowledge and experiences of the project through participation in related events and exchange meetings.
Contribute to donor reporting, evaluation and planning processes.
Evaluate annually the impact of the project communication activities. '
Perform any other communication activities as may be assigned by the Project Coordinator. .

Qualification and Experience
The holder of this position must be 25-45 years old, with a minimum of a Bachelors Degree from a recognized University with specialization in Journalism, Mass communication Arts, Media" and
External Relations or a related field. He/she should have at least 5 years experience in science research communication.
A person who has Agricultural science background and would like to go into
communication as his/her professional will have an added advantage.
He/she must have a good knowledge of computer (graphic design. word, excel, power point. publisher and emails) and ability to
communicate effectively orally and in writing in English.

Other essential qualifications are:
Considerable experience in working with local (national)regional and international media and a track record of success and achievement in media work.
Strong knowledge of the digital media space including emerging technologies and understanding of digital media tools and demonstrated success of implementing digital media work.
Proven communication skills ability to produce a variety of written and visual communication products for different audiences in a clear and concise style.
Excellent interpersonal and presentations skills, ability to deliver oral presentation to various audiences
Ability to create functional and user-friendly communication mediums (e.g. Websites, Sharepoint Audio/video. DVO's, Print e.t.c)
Proven analytical skills to ensure proper monitoring, evaluation and learning.
Good facilitation, influencing and persuasive skills, with ability to build strong, credible relationships and to communicate and transfer information to a variety of audiences
Conscientiousness and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results

Contract period: 2 Years

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Qualified persons should send applications with their CVs education certificates and contact addresses of three referees to:

Officer In charge,
Mikocheni Agricultural Research Mikocheni B,
Plot 24B,
P.O. Box 6226 Dar es Salaam Tanzania
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