Communication Officer
1. Background
Tanzania Mainland has been granted support from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) for the period 2014/15-2016/17 for implementation of the Primary Education Development Programme (PEDP III), Adult and Non Formal Education Development Programme (ANFEDP) and Folk Education Development Programme focusing on improved Literacy and Numeracy for children aged, 5 to 13 years. The support will be provided through the Literacy and Numeracy Education Support (LANES) programme.
In order to ensure strong coordination of activities that are being implemented by different entities (Education Ministries, institutes and CSOs) the Ministry has established a National Coordination Unit stationed in Dar es Salaam and seeks to strengthen the Unit further by engaging the services of a Communication Expert who will be responsible for executing and ensuring reports on a wide range of Informational materials for both internal and external audiences are proficiently prepared, distributed and made publicly available as required.
2. Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the LANES National Coordinator, the Expert will work closely with Officers at the implementing Ministries and its allied institutions to ensure key activity reports that reflect programme results and priorities are sufficiently communicated. The Expert will work directly with senior leaders and Implementing Units/Institutions to implement Sensitization and Awareness Raising activities by working with implementation teams in identification of key communication massages and provide guidance on how to implement them. '
The Expert will also be required to work closely with the Government Communication Unit and other implementing Units/Institutions, in supporting establishment of positive associations with the public and mass media on issues related to implementation of the LANES programme.
3. Specific Job Duties
• Design, plan, process and communicate accurate, complex information about the LANES programme to a variety of targeted internal and external audiences.
• Prepare and advise on communication plans and provide leadership for their implementation.
• Develop a variety of communication activities, including supervising and/or writing, editing, scripting, producing and distributing media messages through various communication methods such as newsletters, and the LANES website.
• Assist management in identifying and tracking communication issues that may potentially impact on implementation of the
LANES programme.
• Advice on the creative development of interrlal marketing and promotional materials for the programme.
• Serve as backup lANES spokesperson, as needed and perform other duties as assigned by Supervisors and/or the Management.
4. Required Education and other qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field including Journalism, Communications, public relations, social sciences, International relations and marketing. Master’s Degree in related fields will be an added advantage.
• High ability in report writing including the ability to write reports for different consumers/audiences.
• High Proficiency in preparation of presentations and organization of events that are related to sharing of implementation progress.
• Comprehensive understanding of modern methods of communication.
• Ability to do graphic' communications, advertising, campaigning and news writing.
5. Contract terms
The Communication Expert will be contracted for an initial period of one (1) year and subject to satisfactory performance, the contract will be renewed.
6. Remunerations
Attractive salary will be offered to the successful candidate.
1. Background
Tanzania Mainland has been granted support from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) for the period 2014/15-2016/17 for implementation of the Primary Education Development Programme (PEDP III), Adult and Non Formal Education Development Programme (ANFEDP) and Folk Education Development Programme focusing on improved Literacy and Numeracy for children aged, 5 to 13 years. The support will be provided through the Literacy and Numeracy Education Support (LANES) programme.
In order to ensure strong coordination of activities that are being implemented by different entities (Education Ministries, institutes and CSOs) the Ministry has established a National Coordination Unit stationed in Dar es Salaam and seeks to strengthen the Unit further by engaging the services of a Communication Expert who will be responsible for executing and ensuring reports on a wide range of Informational materials for both internal and external audiences are proficiently prepared, distributed and made publicly available as required.
2. Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the LANES National Coordinator, the Expert will work closely with Officers at the implementing Ministries and its allied institutions to ensure key activity reports that reflect programme results and priorities are sufficiently communicated. The Expert will work directly with senior leaders and Implementing Units/Institutions to implement Sensitization and Awareness Raising activities by working with implementation teams in identification of key communication massages and provide guidance on how to implement them. '
The Expert will also be required to work closely with the Government Communication Unit and other implementing Units/Institutions, in supporting establishment of positive associations with the public and mass media on issues related to implementation of the LANES programme.
3. Specific Job Duties
• Design, plan, process and communicate accurate, complex information about the LANES programme to a variety of targeted internal and external audiences.
• Prepare and advise on communication plans and provide leadership for their implementation.
• Develop a variety of communication activities, including supervising and/or writing, editing, scripting, producing and distributing media messages through various communication methods such as newsletters, and the LANES website.
• Assist management in identifying and tracking communication issues that may potentially impact on implementation of the
LANES programme.
• Advice on the creative development of interrlal marketing and promotional materials for the programme.
• Serve as backup lANES spokesperson, as needed and perform other duties as assigned by Supervisors and/or the Management.
4. Required Education and other qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field including Journalism, Communications, public relations, social sciences, International relations and marketing. Master’s Degree in related fields will be an added advantage.
• High ability in report writing including the ability to write reports for different consumers/audiences.
• High Proficiency in preparation of presentations and organization of events that are related to sharing of implementation progress.
• Comprehensive understanding of modern methods of communication.
• Ability to do graphic' communications, advertising, campaigning and news writing.
5. Contract terms
The Communication Expert will be contracted for an initial period of one (1) year and subject to satisfactory performance, the contract will be renewed.
6. Remunerations
Attractive salary will be offered to the successful candidate.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Mode of Application
Application letters duly accompanied with detailed CV and copies of relevant certificates/testimonials should be sent via APPLY NOW button below.
Or sent to the undersigned address before 24th September, 2015.
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Education and Vocational Training
7 Magogonl Street,
S. L. P. 9121,
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania
Application letters duly accompanied with detailed CV and copies of relevant certificates/testimonials should be sent via APPLY NOW button below.
Or sent to the undersigned address before 24th September, 2015.
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Education and Vocational Training
7 Magogonl Street,
S. L. P. 9121,
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania
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