Information and Communication Management Officer , Tanzania Dairy Board (TDB)

Tanzania Dairy Board (TDB) was established by the Dairy Industry Act Cap.262 of 2004 and is mandated to develop, regulate and promote the Dairy Industry in Tanzania mainland. The Board promotes production. Collection, processing, marketing and consumption of quality milk and dairy products by facilitating stakeholders' activities. In order to implements its objectives, TDB would like to invite suitably qualified Tanzanians to join its lean, entrepreneurial and dynamic team by filling the following vacancies:

3. Information and Communication Management Officer II ·1 Post
i. Duty Station: Dar es Salaam
ii. Reporting to: Marketing Services Department Manager
Information and Communication Management Officer will be responsible for maintaining TDB's good image and communicating its role and message to dairy stakeholders and the general public. She/he will also provide a link between dairy stakeholders and TDB.
Specific Duties and responsibilities:
i. Carry out public relation activities for TDB
ii. Write and produce press releases, articles, newsletter, etc
iii. Maintain an informative, interactive, user friendly and up to date TDB website and other electronic social networks
iv. Update archive of events
v. Prepare calendar of activities for the Board;
vi. Assist in coordinating promotional events and exhibitions;
vii. Prepare advertisements.
viii. Carry out information sessions to promote TDB activities
ix. Monitor and reports stakeholder and public feedback on TDB services
x. Coordinate social activities for the TDB
xi. Performs any other duties ss may be assigned by one's reporting officer.
iv Qualification and Working Experience
The ideal candidate for this position should have the following qualification and experience:
i. Holder of Bachelor Degree in Mass Communication or equivalent qualification from a recognized higher learning Institution;
ii. Web development and design skills;
iii, Possession of at least three (3) years working experience in similar position;
iv. Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is necessary
Age Limit: Below 35 years.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
In addition to the above skills and qualifications, applicants for the posts position are required to have the following attributes
i. A very high level of integrity, honesty and sense of responsibility
ii. Ability to work under pressure and produce expected results
iii. Ability to work in a lean and dynamic team
iv. Ability to work with minimal supervision, achieve results and meet deadlines, and
v. Willingness to work beyond the call of duty
vi. Age limit for all posts is below 35 years.

TENURE AND REMUNERATION
A Competitive salary will be offered to the right candidates for the posts.
TDB is an equal opportunity employer. Staff will be employed on Permanent and Pensionable basis after completion of One (1) year of Probation.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

MODE OF APPLICATION
i. Application letter with Curriculum Vitae (CV) including names and contacts of three referees together with photocopies of Certificates and One Passport Size Photo;
ii. Deadline for receiving applications is 15th September 2015
iii. Applicants must clearly show your complete contact address including daytime telephone mobile numbers and e-mail address;
Only short- listed candidate will be invited for an interview. Lobbying for an employment will not be entertained.
Application letter should be sent through address shown below:
Registrar,
Tanzania Dairy Board,
Mikocheni Regent Estate,
Ursino street no.13,
P.O.Box 38456-DSM.
Dar Es Salaam.