Position: Communications and Outreach Specialist
Overview
IESC – the International Executive Service Corps – is a US based not-for-profit with a focus on supporting private enterprise in developing countries.
We have worked in partnership with local people in 130 countries -
mainly with the generous support of USAID - designing, implementing,
managing and evaluating a wide range of market driven solutions along
the entire value chain of a company or industry.
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:
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 are not limited to, press releases, press conferences,
- 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 U.S.;
- 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
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THE PREVIOUS LIST OF NEW OPPORTUNITIES (63+ POSTS)Qualifications:
- 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.