Employment at Jhpiego Tanzania , 18 Nov 2015

Job Title: Communication & Publications Manager

Job Opening Number: 9112015
Job Site: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Reporting to: Senior Communications Specialist for Africa Region

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Jhpiego/Tanzania and program specific (where necessary) communication strategies.
• Document and coordinate dissemination (through conventional and new media) of user-friendly project information, success stories, photographs, and achievements to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure high quality program communication (including but not limited to newsletters, brochures, flyers, ads, promotional videos, videos, slideshows) and multi-media materials are available to support Jhpiego Tanzania internal and external communication efferts.
• Oversee editing, formatting and creative design of Jhpiego publications and visibility materials.
• Ensure proper branding and marking of Jhpiego-led programs, materials and activities.
• Work with Jhpiego Tanzania Management to insure that all Jhpiego staff are familiar with the Jhpiego Communications Manual and processes.
• Work closely with the Jhpiego External Relations and Communications (ERCO) at Headquarters to develop accurate, creative story ideas for a variety of media and for visibility materials.
• Support public events management, media coverage and stakeholder engagement.
• Find new and innovative avenues to communicate Jhpiego message.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Responsibilities

• Degree (preferably advanced degree) in mass communication, public relations, journalism, public health, marketing or related field.
• Outstanding command of Swahili and English Languages.
• Proven writing (non-technical) and editing skills.
• 7 years communication/marketing experience, preferably in the health or development field.
• Ability to develop communications plans to synchronize with organizational goals in fundraising and development, government and corporate relations.
• Ability to develop a communications network for development of narrative of the organization work.
• Understand of conventional and new communications channels, including electronic, print, and social media.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with audiences important to Jhpiego, including media, legislators, donors and prospective donors, and corporate leaders.
• Ability to represent the organization effectively to external audiences including corporate and foundation executives, business and government organizations and other collaborating agencies.
• Strong computer, graphic design, organizational, analytical and assessment skills.
• Ability to represent the organization effectively to external audiences including corporate and foundation executives, business and government organizations and other collaborating agencies.
• Strong computer, graphic design, organizational, analytical and assessment skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to meet deadlines under extreme pressure.
• Experience and ability to travel frequently to the field and international.

Tanzania nationals who have previous experience working with an international organization are preferred.
 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Jhpiego offers a competitive package to the selected candidate in line with salary history, academic qualifications and relevant experience. If you feel you are the right candidate, apply in confidence, indicating the post you are applying for on top of the envelope.

Please include your up-to-date CV with three contactable professional references, covering letter and your salary history. Applications which do not include all of this information will not be considered.

Please note that, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Send your Applications to HRTZ@Jhpiego.org