Mtandao wa Jamii wa Usimamizi wa Misitu Tanzania (MJUMITA) is Tanzania's Community Forestry Network, working in support of sustainable community forest management. Its mission is to Create awareness, Build capacity and Link I Communities with Local Networks (CBOs) for increased participation of stakeholders in advocacy and decision making on ownership, management and utilization of forest
MJUMITA in partnership with the Tanzania Natural Resources Forum and 10 other CSO are implementing a communications campaign called "Mama Misitu Campaign" which aims to improve the governance of Tanzania's forests and reduce illegal forest harvesting, so that the people of Tanzania can increasingly benefit from sustainably managed forests. This is a five year campaign funded by the Governments of Finland and Norway. This campaign is targeting four districts to start with which are Kilwa, Rufiji, Kisarawe and Kibaha.
Campaign and Information Officer:
As part of this project, MJUMITA is seeking applications from qualified Tanzanian women and men for the position of Campaign and information officer:
Qualifications, experiences and skills required
An BSc degree in a subject related to governance or natural resources management.
Familiarity with participatory forest management in Tanzania.
At least 2 years experience working with rural communities in Tanzania.
At least 1 publication in a journal related to the field of natural resource management or governance
Excellent communication, facilitation, coordination and listening skills
A proven personal commitment to environmental conservation
Demonstrated ability to produce high quality reports. ,
Literate in computer software applications including Word, Excel and Power-point
S / He will be Tanzanian National with excellent written and spoken English
Duties, duration and location
The Campaign and Information Officer is primarily responsible to undertake MJUMITA activities under the Mama Misitu Campaign in collaboration with other I partners. Another key role is facilitating production of MJUMITA quarterly newsletter and biannual newspaper on forest governance and forest management issues.
The position is for 5 years and is based in Dar-es-Salaam with frequent visits to the field.
Application Instructions:
Qualified candidates should send applications including a detailed CV, covering letter, contact details (including e-mail address and phone number) and contacts of three W professional referees to the Email Link above or by post to:
Personnel Officer
MJUMITA
P.O. Box 21522
Dar es Salaam Please specify the job for which you are applying.
Deadline: Sep 14, 2012
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