NAFASI YA KAZI COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER - WORLD VISION TUMA MAOMBI KABLA YA TAREHE 1 FEBRUARY 2017

Communications Officer
Reference             5942-17N17148
Location              Africa - Tanzania
Town/City              Singida
Application Deadline Date    01-Feb-17
Category               Health
Type
Fixed term, Full-time
International Role
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Job Description

The Communications Officer will serve as the communications focal point for the ENRICH project. Key role will be to develop and deliver a comprehensive communications plan. The plan seeks to document project achievements and to develop and disseminate key communications and increasing public awareness and for changing behavior of key target groups. He/she will design IEC messages and products; increase project visibility amongst media, donors and public; and establish communications channels, tools and products to facilitate engagement and promote information sharing and learning amongst key stakeholders such as government on the project and on nutritional related issues.

The incumbent will also observe the mission and core values of World Vision and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

Major Responsibilities: (please define in output format – 1-7 things of what you expect to see as a result of this position).

Roles and Responsibilities:
-Develop and implement a comprehensive communications plan for ENRICH project and lead and manage the delivery of internal and external communications.
-Coordinate with internal stakeholders and the donors and develop resources (i.e. publications, impact stories, activity newsletters, videos and photos) that document activities that highlight and explain project’s successes and contributions to target audiences, stakeholders, and partners.
-Support and facilitate the development of targeted communications channels and products to inform, update, educate and engage key national stakeholders (e.g. government and the public) on the project and nutrition-sector issues.
-Design, draft and disseminate Information. Educational and Communication (IEC) materials and promotional messages that educates and supports positive behavior change, for specific target groups within the project.
-Actively work with the media and project team to promote project visibility via local and regional media through selective use of radio, television, newspapers, magazines, and relevant social media platf
-Manage and coordinate media and donor visits to project sites.
-Provide guidance on branding requirements for the project and reinforce application and consistency of donor and WVI communications brand policy across all internal and external products and materials.
-Provide support to resource acquisition and policy change efforts by stronger sector positioning and exemplar content through mapping visibility needs and donor communications needs.
-Oversee and supervise the work of outsourced vendors such as graphic designers and printers
-Perform any other tasks as requested.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

Minimum/Essential qualifications and experience:
A background in communications, marketing, journalism, media or preferred.
At least 3 years of communications and outreach experience obtained in a reputable organization where they were responsible for devising, formulating and implementing communications strategies and plans.
Experience with international development projects preferred.
Excellent writing skills and oral communication skills.
Must be able to design, draft and finalize communications products under tight deadlines
Ability to work independently.
Complete fluency in oral and written English and Kiswahili.
High level of confidence and confidentiality.

Other Competencies/Attributes:
Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
Perform other duties as required.

Working Environment / Conditions:

Work environment: Office-based with frequent travel to the project sites
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