Ajira Mpya shirika la USAID 2017 Job at USAID, Communication And Outreach Specialist

JOB ADVERT FOR A Communications and Outreach Specialist

Employer Name: IESC
Organization Type: NGO
Role: Experienced
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Dar es salaam

Job title: Sales Executive
Reporting To:
Closing date:

Job Description
IESC is seeking a Communications and Outreach Specialist for the USAID-funded ENGINE project, which will strengthen access to finance, business enabling environment, and local business service providers in Tanzania. This position will be full-time and be based in Dar es Salaam.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of project outreach and communication;
• Assist project management in developing a communications strategy across multiple platforms,  Including print, electronic media and social media. Other mediums may include but there not limited
• To press release, press conference, media interviews, site visits success stories, beneficiary testimonies
• Professional photography, videos, webcasts or e-mail marketing
• Develop and implement branding strategy that conforms to USAID requirements;
• Develop materials that communicate project messages to a broad range of audiences in Tanzania and the US
• Assist with program reporting for USAID including weekly and quarterly reports, and other documents As needed
• Liaise with local media and public relations officers in local partner organizations and USAID
• Arrange outreach events;
• Liaise with IESC home office communications to coordinate and amplify messages and Communications

Education, Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field required;
• Minimum of five years’ of relevant experience in public outreach, communications, media, Journalism or related field in Tanzania
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and proficiency in the use of styles, Templates
• Knowledge of USAID documentation requirements and branding guidelines a plus;
• Knowledge and experience in production of public outreach materials and strategy;
• Experience with photography and/or video editing a plus; or experience managing vendors in These areas
• Comfortable editing documents produced by non-native English speakers;
• Fluency in English and Swahili required. 

IESC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women are highly encouraged to apply.


Please send your application with your CV via the email address: irisexecutive@iris.co.tz  and phylisiah@iris.co.tz