JOB OPPORTUNITY at INTRAHEALTH TANZANIA. Deadline June 15th, 2017. Apply Now

Officer I, Programs

Communications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Document project’s success stories, blogs, articles, news briefs, presentations and voices narratives for dissemination throughout IntraHealth, PERFAR/CDC, Government of Tanzania, and other external audiences and stakeholders;Identify key program areas for documentation and dissemination;Review and update all programmatic materials for accuracy and adherence to IntraHealth and CDC branding guidelines;Conduct field visits and attend conferences as requested to document, photograph and/or film activities and achievements;Support project staff on all technical presentations and reports to ensure polished final products with appropriate USG and project branding.Provide technical support to program staff to increase visibility of key program eventsServe as a principal liaison with IntraHealth Strategic Communications Department;Organize and maintain IntraHealth/Tanzania shared drive, and ensure that key documents are uploaded to IntraHealth Staff portal.Build staff capacity in documentation and communicationPerform any other assigned duties

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

Degree in communications, mass media, journalism, social sciences, marketing or other relevant fieldAt least 3-6 years’ experience supporting donor-funded project knowledge sharing/management and communications activitiesWorking knowledge of international health and development preferred;Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication presentation, and interpersonal skills in English;Demonstrated competence in graphic design, for example Adobe Creative SuiteAbility to conduct rapid stakeholder analysis and design appropriate communication messages based on identified needsProven experience developing communication messagesExperience working with a variety of donors and CDC in particularComputer literacy in Word, Excel, Power Point, and graphic design softwareTrack record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experience and supporting creative initiatives;Strong meeting planning and management skills, relationship-building and communicating effectively;Proven team player with strong interpersonal skills;Self-starter with competence and with minimal supervision to consider priorities, be involved in a variety of activities in a time-sensitive, high-pressure environment, and meet competing deadlines. 

 COMPETENCY REQUIRED 

Innovation: Develops new, better or significantly different ideas, methods, solutions or initiatives within your role that result in improvement of IntraHealth's performance and meeting objectives, results and global commitments.

Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for all work activities, research and personal actions and decisions; follows through on commitments and focuses on those activities that have the greatest impact on meeting measurable high quality results for IntraHealth's success.

Service Excellence : Knowledge of and ability to put into action concepts, processes and techniques to access internal and/or external client needs and expectations and meet or exceed those needs and expectations through providing excellent service directly or indirectly.

Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed upon strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; and monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.

Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of and the ability to effectively interact within and across program areas in a constructive and collaborative manner.Effective Oral and Written Communication: Understands effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT 

Employee must wear business attire;Minimum noise levels in an office environment;Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines;Office environment requiring sitting at a desk most of the day, using hands to operate a computer and other office equipment;Requires lifting of 0-10 lbs occasionally or as needed;Ability to work an irregular schedule on occasion with the ability to travel frequently and on short notice.

Qualifications

Skills Required

Microsoft PowerPoint: Intermediate

Microsoft Excel: Intermediate

Microsoft Word: Intermediate

Education Required

Bachelors or better in Communication or related field.

Experience Required

Experience working with a variety of donors and CDC in particular.

Proven experience developing communication messages.

3-6 years: Experience supporting donor-funded project knowledge sharing/management and communications activities.

The closing date for receipt of applications isJune 15th, 2017. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. lntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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