Communication & External Relations Officer at Medical Teams International

[Jamii Opportunities]

Job Description
COMMUNICATIONS & EXTERNAL RELATIONS OFFICER (1) POSITION
Medical Teams International Tanzania

Department Programs
Reports to Direct: Country Director Technical: HQ Marketing team
Location Dar es Salaam, with travel to field
Workdays & Hours Monday-Friday, 40-48 hours/week, occasional weekends, and public holidays
Supervises Direct: NA Technical: NA

Medical Teams International Calling

Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.

JOB SUMMARY

• Responsible for developing and implementing communication and external engagement strategies
• Work closely with field project teams to capture, document, report & communicate program impact with both internal and external stakeholders
• Work alongside the Senior Managers to represent Medical Teams with all levels of partner as needed
• Collaborate with HQ Marketing department on the development and proper branding of visibility materials

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement communications strategies, campaigns, and other initiatives to promote the visibility of the organization
• Visit field locations to gather data and impact stories to use in communication materials; share updates with HQ office as requested
• Create visibility materials (donor branding, signposts, brochures, newsletters, media releases, fact sheets, etc.) according to Medical Teams and donor branding guidelines
• Maintain up-to-date documentation point for communication materials including publications, press releases and clippings, photographs, audio-visual materials, web resources about Medical Teams, its partners, and stakeholders
• Responsible for monitoring the budget lines related to communications and external engagement in all projects
• Advise Senior Management Team on communications matters and provide editorial support for staff
• Coordinate and respond to media requests in accordance with Medical Teams policy
• In charge of hosting media and other official visitors during field visits
• Manage conflict as it arises and advise management and HQ staff on crisis communications
• Maintain records of media coverage, analyze trends and foster relationships with reporters
• Collaborate with HQ Marketing department and directly connect with Marketing staff to ensure visibility and branding materials are of high quality and compiled with Medical Teams and donor brand requirements
• Responsible for establishing and developing professional, long lasting, and mutually beneficial relationships with Government departments, institution, UN agencies, donors, and other stakeholders in the health sector
• Plays a key role in identifying new funding opportunities for growth and expansion of Medical Teams
• Represents Medical Teams confidently, and professionally in external events, presenting the mission and values, goals, and objectives of Medical Teams to improve the reputation of the organization
• Other duties as assigned
• Support safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies
• Assist with staff events
• When appropriate, incorporate the use of volunteers in daily job functions
• Additional duties as assigned

EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in mass communication, Journalism, International Relations, or similar field is preferred

EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years of communications/ public relations experience with a humanitarian agency is preferred
• Experience working in emergency operations with an international NGO is an added advantage
• Experience working with Government of Tanzania Ministries, Departments and Agencies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of current theories and practices in communication research, planning and strategy, and the role of mass media
• Knowledge of how to present information to different audiences
• Proficient in social media platforms

SKILLS

• Excellent English communication skills; highly articulate verbally and in writing
• Excellent networking skills and confidence in dealing with all levels of government, NGO, and private sector stakeholders
• Skilled in conducting interviews and managing relationships with media representatives and other stakeholders
• Proven writing, editing, design, videography, and photography skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher; Adobe Photoshop)
• Skilled at producing analytical reports and professional publications

ABILITIES

• Ability to exercise considerable initiative to plan, organize and follow through to meet deadlines
• Ability to be flexible and manage stress, especially in situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy
• Ability to act with integrity and maintain the highest ethical standards
• Ability to support Medical Teams Calling and adhere to the Code of Conduct

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 September 2020. 5.00PM

Application Procedure:

1. Interested applicants who meet the criteria should email their Application letter and CV ONLY saved as your name (Surname FirstName) in PDF or Word ONLY with subject as Communication & External Relations Officer” including 3 work related referees to; recruitmenttz@medicalteams.org
2. Indicate your Salary expectation/ current or previous salary/Notice Period; at the bottom of your CV
3. INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE: Communication & External Relations Officer

 

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