New Job Vacancies at USAID (GHSC
TA-TZ) Project 2020.
OVERVIEW:
The Global Health Supply Chain Program Technical Assistance - Tanzania
(GHSC-TA-TZ) project, supported by the United States Agency for International
Development (USAID), provides expert technical assistance to Tanzania, to
strengthen country supply chain systems across all health elements, e.g.,
malaria, family planning (FP), HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB) and Reproductive,
maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH).
In coordination with in-country and development partners, GHSC-TA-TZ assists
Government of Tanzania health programs by providing strategic planning and
implementation assistance; improving the delivery of health commodities to
service sites; providing capacity building support to broaden stakeholders'
understanding and engagement of the supply chain system, and strengthening
enabling environments to improvę supply chain performance.
Strategic Communications Writer and Editor
GLOBAL HEALTH SUPPLY CHAIN PROGRAM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE – TANZANIA
Job title: Strategic Communications Writer and Editor
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and remote
Purpose: Develop and create written project material and provide
copy-editing on key project material produced by staff Duration:20-60 days for
period January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021
Background
The Global Health Supply Chain Program – Technical Assistance – Tanzania (GHSC-
TA-TZ) project, supported by the United States Agency for International
Development (USAID), provides expert technical assistance to Tanzania to
strengthen country supply chain systems across all health elements, e.g.,
malaria, family planning (FP), HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB) and maternal,
newborn and child health (MNCH). In coordination with in-country and
development partners, GHSC-TA-TZ assists Government of Tanzania health programs
by providing strategic planning and implementation assistance; improving the
delivery of health commodities to service sites; providing capacity building
support to broaden stakeholders understanding and engagement of the supply
chain system; and strengthening enabling environments to improve supply chain
performance.
As part of the broader Knowledge Management Strategy to facilitate the
frequent, systematic, and effective capture, production, usage, and
dissemination of information developed during implementation of the GHSC-TA-TZ
Program, the project is seeking a Strategic Communications Writer and Editor to
work with project technical teams to develop written key knowledge management
material.
Objective(s)
- Support
project staff technical leads in writing and copy-editing project
materials and deliverables.
Tasks/Activities
- Write
success stories, technical reports, and other project materials for
publication.
- Review,
copyedit, and proofread project produced reports, manuals, guidelines, and
other project workplan deliverables before publication.
Timeframe
January 1,2021 to June 30, 2021, approximately 20-60 days total.
Deliverables
- Detail
time sheet approved by project
- Completed
written material.
- Completed
copy edited and proofread
Place of Performance
Dar es Salaam and remotely
Travel schedule N/A
Knowledge and Experience
- 5+
years’ experience as a copywriter, content strategist, strategic writer,
or similar role
- Excellent
communication skills (both verbal and written).
- In-depth
knowledge with developing knowledge management material for USAID funded
projects. Experience working with public health projects is highly
desirable.
- Excellent
project management and organizational skills
MODE OF APPLICATION:
If you are interested in applying this position please send your resume, cover
letter to ghsc.recruitmenttz@gmail.com.
And kindly include title you are applying for in the subject line.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for
interview will be contacted. Deadline for submission shall be on December
22nd, 2020.
GHSC – TA- TZ is an equal opportunity employer..