Communications and Knowledge Management Specialist
Position Description
SERA BORA, which in Swahill meu Better policies, is a USA under project through Michgan State University and implemented in collaboration with ASPRES NGO in Tanzania The 5-year project aims to accelerate adoption of more effective policies and programs, drive broad-besed agricultural sector growth, improve household food secure and nutrition, and reduce poverty in Tanzania. SERA BORA project has three components, namely: Policy Research and Data; Policy and Regulatory Reforms and institutional Capacity for Policy Architecture. ASPIRES Tanzania in implementing SERA BORA and works closely wide Agriculture Sector Lead Ministries.
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ASPIRES
Tanzania seeks to recruit qualified dynamic Communication and knowledge
Management Specialist (C&NM) who will have the following
responsibilities:a) Technical and Leading Roles
• Support implementation of SERA BORA communication strategy that includes media outreach and social media content creation
• Manage USAID branding and marking plan for SERA BORA Project
• Manage internal communications (memos, brochures, newsletters etc.)
• Draft content (e.g. press releases) for mass media or SERA BORA Website Lead effort in preparing policy briefs from various research reports Organize initiatives and plan events and press conferences
Liaise which media and handle requests for interviews, statements, etc.
• Acquire and maintain a detailed knowledge of SERA BORA policies, principles and strategies and to keep up to date with relevant developments
• Foster relationships with advocates and key stakeholders of SERA BORA Perform 'damage control" in cases of bad publicity
• Provide quality assurance for SERA BORA communication materials
• Assist in communication of strategies or messages from senior leadership
• Development of success stories for the project Build and maintain relationships with journalists and key external role players
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Requirements (Knowledge and skills)
• Proven experience of at least 5 years as communications specialist in development projects u Experience in digital communications including managing content for organizations' website and social media.
• Experience in copywriting and editing Working knowledge of MS Office; photo and video-editing software is an asset Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills Outstanding organizational and planning abilities Proficient command of English.
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How to Apply?
Please manually apply for this job using the details below:Applications should be submitted to: aspirestanzania@yahoo.com and copy to serabora@gmail.com.
The application should include:
a) Your CV with 3 names and addresses of referees; An application letter with 1-page Annex of the Statement of Purpose; and Copies of your academic certificates. ASPIRES will only respond to short-listed candidates. Thus, if you do not hear from us you should be aware that your application was not successful.
