Director,
Communications - Tanzania Public Sector Systems Strengthening Plus Activity
(PS3+)/Mkurugenzi, Mawasiliano - Shughuli za Kuimarisha Mifumo
ya Sekta ya Umma Tanzania (PS3 +)
Location:
Abt Associates, Dar es Salaam, TZ
Job
Title: Director, Communications - Tanzania Public Sector Systems Strengthening
Plus Activity (PS3+)
Job
schedule: Full Time
Job
Category: Business Operations
Applying
Deadline: 02/10/2021, 06:59
Job Description
Opportunity
Summary
Nafasi ya
Ajira, Kazi, Anahitajika Mkurugenzi, Mawasiliano - Shughuli za
Kuimarisha Mifumo ya Sekta ya Umma Tanzania (PS3 +) Abt Associates, a mission-driven, global leader in
research and program implementation in international development, seeks an
communications expert to serve as Director of Communications on the
USAID/Tanzania Public Sector Systems Strengthening Plus Activity (PS3+). PS3+
aims to institutionalize public systems for the for the
Government of Tanzania (GOT) that respond to citizens’ needs for quality
services at the local level, particularly for underserved populations. The
project provides technical assistance to government partners including
the President’s Office for Regional Administration and Local
Government (PO-RALG) and line ministries in mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar
to enable evidence-based, inclusive planning and management of public services;
improved governance to promote citizen engagement and social accountability;
and more efficient collection and use of financial resources. This
large, complex, and integrated project works at all levels of government,
across several sectors, including health, nutrition, social
welfare, education, and agriculture.
The Director
of Communications will report to the project Deputy Chief of Party
and will lead a small team.
Key
Roles and Responsibilities
Ø Finalize an internal and external
communications strategy for PS3+.
Ø Lead and oversee production and
submission of deliverables and communications products, including but not
limited to, success stories, technical briefs, videos, and major presentations
for external audiences.
Ø Collaborate with technical team
members to generate original written content for project reports, other
technical deliverables, and external communication products and to storyboard
content for multimedia materials produced by external firm.
Ø Oversee dissemination of
communication products to external audiences.
Ø Develop protocols and mechanisms
for consistent communications with key external stakeholders
about project accomplishments and to respond promptly to inquiries.
Ø Contribute to limited technical
assistance to government partners in communications, including through
presentations, training, or technical reviews.
Ø Maintain databases of project
documents, project, and media contacts in coordination with technical teams.
Ø Liaise with USAD/Tanzania’s
Development Outreach and Communication team to agree on communication products
that PS3+ will be responsible for.
Ø Support editing of key project
documents and deliverables.
Preferred
Qualifications
Ø Bachelor’s degree required, master’s
degree preferred in relevant field (journalism, communications, public
relations, marketing).
Ø Minimum 10 years of work experience,
including at least two years in international development. Experience with
USAID-funded projects preferred.
Ø Strong English written and verbal
communication skills, including writing and editing. Fluency in Swahili
required.
Ø Demonstrated experience in
communications or public relations, including identifying compelling stories,
connecting with diverse audiences, distilling technical language into
user-friendly formats, collaborating with production teams, and adhering to
deadlines and short turn-around times.
Ø Excellent interpersonal, teamwork,
organizational and mentoring skills.
Minimum
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
+ Twelve years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + Ten years of
relevant experience, or PhD + Seven years of relevant experience
Abt Associates will never ask
candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.