Communications
Officer AT NEW HELPAGE INTERNATIONAL
TANZANIA Marketing & Communications Dar es Salaam dealine 26 july 2018
Full Time
NGO
TSh
Confidential
Job
Summary
We
are looking for a dynamic person for the position of a Communications Officer
Minimum Qualification:
Bachelor
Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 3 years
Job
Description HelpAge International wishes to recruit a Communications Officer
(CO) who will be based in Dar es Salaam with frequent field visits to support
programmes implemented in collaboration with different partners.
A summary of the job purpose and person specification
is indicated below while the full Job Description will be made available on
request.
Job purpose
To manage HelpAge International’s media,
communication and publicity activities, consistent with its mandate of
promoting the needs and rights of older people in Tanzania. The post holder
will plan, implement and manage a wide range of publicity activities in line
with the organisational strategies, values and principles reaching diverse
audiences in the country.
We
are looking for a dynamic person who is capable on assuming overall
responsibility of developing and ensuring effective implementation of
communication plans and strategies that build Helpage’s profile and advocate
for older people’s inclusion in government policies, plans and programmes in
the country. Person Specification At
least a Bachelor's Degree in Mass communications, public relations or any other
related field Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a similar or related
post High level understanding of
social issues including gender,
disability and ageing Experience working in a multicultural environment.
Demonstratable
ability to engage with CSOs and Government structures at all levels Excellent
verbal, written communication, interpersonal and networking skills Experience of
closely working with the media and managing organisation’s social media
platforms.
High
level of fluency in written and spoken Kiswahili and English Proven track
record of handling basic project related roles Ability to work under pressure
and at short deadlines Advanced IT skills is an added advantage Contract Period
is one (1) year with potential for renewal Interested applicants should send
their CVs (not exceeding 2 pages) and a cover letter stating their suitability
for the position by email, to: syone.simon@helpage.org
copy to tanzania.office@helpage.org Applications must be received by 26st July
2018. Only shortlisted applicants will
be contacted. Do not send any certificates
at this stage. Women are encouraged to apply.
HelpAge International is an equal opportunity employer.
This
job was copied from BrighterMonday
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