Organization Overview

The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance—as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.

Job Summary

Abt Associates seeks a qualified Communications Specialist to support the Tanzania PS3 Plus project.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Collect and compile reports
• Organize, file and manage all project-related documents
• Draft official project letters
• Support PS3+ team leaders in communication and coordination with GOT
• Draft success stories and take project pictures as necessary
• Build the capacity of regions and LGAs on communication and reporting
• Translate various documents from Kiswahili to English and vice-versa
• Support technical interventions as assigned

Preferred Skills / Prerequisites

• Degree in either Social Sciences, Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Administration, or any other related field
• Experience in administration-related work, such as organizing and filing
• Strong communication skills, including ability to speak and write in English
• Good interpersonal skills with experience in networking at national, regional and LGA levels (public sector, private sector, NGOs and local community based organizations)
• Experience working with international and/or donor organizations
• Proven written, analytical, presentation and reporting skills and demonstrated computing skills

Minimum Qualifications

• ( 2+ ) years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.

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