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Junior PR & Communication Professional
As an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations, the federally owned Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its development-policy objectives.
GIZ is looking to fill the position of Junior PR & Communication Professional in the Employment and Skills for Eastern Africa Program (E4D/SOGA) in Tanzania.
Duty station: Dar es Salaam
Terms of the Contract: Fixed term contract.
Responsibilities
The Junior PR & Communication Professional is responsible for:
Ensuring visibility of the programme’s activities in Tanzania, in accordance with GIZ rules and in coordination with the GIZ-Tanzania Communications Manager.
Managing institutional communication with government implementing partners.
Participating in the monitoring of sectoral information and data publications
Tasks
Communication
The Junior Administrative Professional
Participate in the development of a communication strategy for the Tanzania component of E4D, liaise with the Regional Communication Officer to update communication materials and develop new materials.
Be the communication focal point of the programme
Organisation of meetings, workshops, and various internal and external events
Creation and management of a database of programme partners
Carry out visits to sites where different programme activities are being implemented to identify and report on important developments on site and to gather useful information to ensure the visibility of E4D activities in Tanzania
Project implementation support
The Junior PR & Communication Professional
Support project managers in the implementation and monitoring of activities
Supporting the programme management in M&E, reporting, communication, and knowledge management
Working closely with the project team and colleagues, participating in meetings, supporting efficient coordination and implementation of activities
Assist in the preparation of requested reports and/or documents and if necessarily make translations
Liaise and work closely with the Programme Team Leader, Projects Managers, Monitoring and Reporting Manager, local authorities, civil society and other partners to ensure efficient coordination and implementation of project activities
Participate in workshops, meetings and write minutes
Follow up on external meetings and business trips of the team and capitalise on the results (reports, articles)
performs other duties and tasks at the request of management
Required qualifications, competencies and experience
Qualifications
A university degree or master’s in project management, communication, or related fields
Professional experience
At least 3 years’ experience in project assistance management in development cooperation (governmental, foundation or NGO Institutions)
A minimum of 3 years of stakeholder communication, internal and external reporting as well as monitoring
Other knowledge, additional competences
Good working knowledge of ITC technologies (and computer applications(e.g MS Office, Access or other database programme)
Excellent writing and reporting skills
Excellent conceptual and communication skills, ability to express ideas clearly and persuasively both orally and in writing
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent priority management
Good knowledge of Swahili and English languages
Ability to work in team towards common goals is a requirement
Listening and service skills
Knowledge of German Language is an asset
Applications:
Interested candidates are requested to send their letter of application together with the CV and academic certificates by email to hr.giz-tanzania@giz.de.
Please use the subject line ‘Junior PR & Communication Professional’
Closing date for submission: 13.09.2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
GIZ Tanzania is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their gender, origin, religion/belief, disability, or any other minority group.
As an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations, the federally owned Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its development-policy objectives.
GIZ is looking to fill the position of Junior PR & Communication Professional in the Employment and Skills for Eastern Africa Program (E4D/SOGA) in Tanzania.
Duty station: Dar es Salaam
Terms of the Contract: Fixed term contract.
Responsibilities
The Junior PR & Communication Professional is responsible for:
Ensuring visibility of the programme’s activities in Tanzania, in accordance with GIZ rules and in coordination with the GIZ-Tanzania Communications Manager.
Managing institutional communication with government implementing partners.
Participating in the monitoring of sectoral information and data publications
Tasks
Communication
The Junior Administrative Professional
Participate in the development of a communication strategy for the Tanzania component of E4D, liaise with the Regional Communication Officer to update communication materials and develop new materials.
Be the communication focal point of the programme
Organisation of meetings, workshops, and various internal and external events
Creation and management of a database of programme partners
Carry out visits to sites where different programme activities are being implemented to identify and report on important developments on site and to gather useful information to ensure the visibility of E4D activities in Tanzania
Project implementation support
The Junior PR & Communication Professional
Support project managers in the implementation and monitoring of activities
Supporting the programme management in M&E, reporting, communication, and knowledge management
Working closely with the project team and colleagues, participating in meetings, supporting efficient coordination and implementation of activities
Assist in the preparation of requested reports and/or documents and if necessarily make translations
Liaise and work closely with the Programme Team Leader, Projects Managers, Monitoring and Reporting Manager, local authorities, civil society and other partners to ensure efficient coordination and implementation of project activities
Participate in workshops, meetings and write minutes
Follow up on external meetings and business trips of the team and capitalise on the results (reports, articles)
performs other duties and tasks at the request of management
Required qualifications, competencies and experience
Qualifications
A university degree or master’s in project management, communication, or related fields
Professional experience
At least 3 years’ experience in project assistance management in development cooperation (governmental, foundation or NGO Institutions)
A minimum of 3 years of stakeholder communication, internal and external reporting as well as monitoring
Other knowledge, additional competences
Good working knowledge of ITC technologies (and computer applications(e.g MS Office, Access or other database programme)
Excellent writing and reporting skills
Excellent conceptual and communication skills, ability to express ideas clearly and persuasively both orally and in writing
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent priority management
Good knowledge of Swahili and English languages
Ability to work in team towards common goals is a requirement
Listening and service skills
Knowledge of German Language is an asset
Applications:
Interested candidates are requested to send their letter of application together with the CV and academic certificates by email to hr.giz-tanzania@giz.de.
Please use the subject line ‘Junior PR & Communication Professional’
Closing date for submission: 13.09.2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
GIZ Tanzania is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their gender, origin, religion/belief, disability, or any other minority group.