JIUNGE NASI WHATSAPP TU FOLLOW. BONYEZA HAPA Â Communications And Knowledge Management SpecialistÂ
Position Description
SERA BORA, which in Swahili means Better Policies, is a USAID funded project through Michigan State University and implemented in collaboration with ASPIRES NGO in Tanzania.The 5-year project aims to accelerate adoption of more effective policies and programs, drive broad-based agricultural sector growth, improve household food security and nutrition, and reduce poverty in Tanzania. SERA BORA project has three components, namely:
Policy Research and Data; Policy and Regulatory Reforms; and Institutional Capacity for Policy Architecture.
ASPIRES Tanzania in implementing SERA BORA and works closely with Agriculture Sector Lead Ministries.ASPIRESTanzania seeks to recruit qualified dynamic Communication and Knowledge Management Specialist (C&NM) who will have the following responsibilities:
Technical and Leading Roles
- Support implementation of SERA BORA communication strategy that includes media outreach and social media content creation
- Manage USAID branding and marking plan for SERA BORA Project
- Manage internal communications (memos, brochures, newsletters etc.)
- Draft content (e.g. press releases) for mass media or SERA BORA websiteLead effort in preparing policy briefs from various research reports
- Organize initiatives and plan events and press conferences
- Liaise with media and handle requests for interviews, statements, etc.
- Acquire and maintain a detailed knowledge of SERA BORA policies, principles and strategies and to keep up to date with relevant developments
- Foster relationships with advocates and key stakeholders of SERA BORA
- Perform “damage control” in cases of bad publicity
- Provide quality assurance for SERA BORA communication materials
- Assist in communication of strategies or messages from senior leadership
- Development of success stories for the project
- Build and maintain relationship with journalists and key external role players
Administrative and Supporting Roles
- Liaise with the M&E Specialist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual and end of project reports
- Liaise with the M&E Specialist in reviewing various internal documents including the Annual Work Plan; Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan; and similar documents
- Liaise with M&E Specialist in ensuring quality control of various project documents
Requirements (Knowledge and Skills)
- Proven experience of at least 5 years as communications specialist in development projects
- Experience in digital communications including managing content for organizations’ website and social media
- Experience in copywriting and editing
- Working knowledge of MS Office; photo and video-editing software is an asset
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
- Outstanding organizational and planning abilities
- Proficient command of English
Interested individuals must submit their CV, cover letter, sample work and
three references, referencing the position in the subject line to [email protected]
Deadline to receive complete applications is 31st May 2020, 11:59 p.m local time.
JIUNGE GROUP LETU LA TELEGRAM. BONYEZA HAPA
 Communications And Knowledge Management SpecialistÂ
Position Description
SERA BORA, which in Swahili means Better Policies, is a USAID funded project through Michigan State University and implemented in collaboration with ASPIRES NGO in Tanzania.The 5-year project aims to accelerate adoption of more effective policies and programs, drive broad-based agricultural sector growth, improve household food security and nutrition, and reduce poverty in Tanzania. SERA BORA project has three components, namely:
Policy Research and Data; Policy and Regulatory Reforms; and Institutional Capacity for Policy Architecture.
ASPIRES Tanzania in implementing SERA BORA and works closely with Agriculture Sector Lead Ministries.ASPIRESTanzania seeks to recruit qualified dynamic Communication and Knowledge Management Specialist (C&NM) who will have the following responsibilities:
Technical and Leading Roles
- Support implementation of SERA BORA communication strategy that includes media outreach and social media content creation
- Manage USAID branding and marking plan for SERA BORA Project
- Manage internal communications (memos, brochures, newsletters etc.)
- Draft content (e.g. press releases) for mass media or SERA BORA websiteLead effort in preparing policy briefs from various research reports
- Organize initiatives and plan events and press conferences
- Liaise with media and handle requests for interviews, statements, etc.
- Acquire and maintain a detailed knowledge of SERA BORA policies, principles and strategies and to keep up to date with relevant developments
- Foster relationships with advocates and key stakeholders of SERA BORA
- Perform “damage control” in cases of bad publicity
- Provide quality assurance for SERA BORA communication materials
- Assist in communication of strategies or messages from senior leadership
- Development of success stories for the project
- Build and maintain relationship with journalists and key external role players
Administrative and Supporting Roles
- Liaise with the M&E Specialist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual and end of project reports
- Liaise with the M&E Specialist in reviewing various internal documents including the Annual Work Plan; Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan; and similar documents
- Liaise with M&E Specialist in ensuring quality control of various project documents
Requirements (Knowledge and Skills)
- Proven experience of at least 5 years as communications specialist in development projects
- Experience in digital communications including managing content for organizations’ website and social media
- Experience in copywriting and editing
- Working knowledge of MS Office; photo and video-editing software is an asset
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
- Outstanding organizational and planning abilities
- Proficient command of English
Interested individuals must submit their CV, cover letter, sample work and
three references, referencing the position in the subject line to [email protected]
Deadline to receive complete applications is 31st May 2020, 11:59 p.m local time.
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