Overview

UONGOZI Institute seeks to inspire leaders and promote the recognition of the important role of leadership in sustainable development within Africa. Located in the President’s Office, United Republic of Tanzania, UONGOZI Institute provides training to leaders from Tanzania and beyond, organises high-level policy forums and dialogues, and carries out research on leadership and sustainable development.

We are currently seeking talented and dynamic communication professional with sound experience to help us support African leaders to strengthen their ability to better serve their organisations and nations.

Reporting to the CEO, Communications Manager will be responsible for designing, implementation and evaluation of communication initiatives that support the implementation of our Strategic Plan.  He/She will inform stakeholders of our activities, products and services, and increase recognition of UONGOZI Institute in Tanzania, across sub-Saharan Africa and around the world.

This generalist communications position requires a person with advanced knowledge and experience in public relations, media relations, marketing, print and digital media.

We want someone who:

• Is a proficient writer, with an insightful ability to tailor and deliver messages. They will seek to engage audiences, rather than ‘tell’ them.
• Is a proactive relationship builder.
• Takes the initiative, and can foresee potential opportunities and problems.
• Has a strong work ethic, and is accomplished in facilitation and project management.
• Is scrupulous about attention to detail and meeting deadlines in their work and work others do for them.
• Projects a professional image, sensitive to potential issues and always discrete – as they will be interacting with senior government officials, former and current leaders of countries and international consultants.

This is a high profile job where you will be involved in UONGOZI Institute’s:

• Events such as our Policy Forums and the African Leadership Forum
• Television programmes: Meet the Leader and In Focus
• Executive education for senior-level government employees
• Publications

You can find out about what we do from www.uongozi.or.tz

You will need at least five (5) years’ experience in a non-junior level position and possess a Master’s degree in Public Relations, Communications or Marketing.  You can find out more by contacting the HR Officer at UONGOZI Institute or looking at: www.uongozi.or.tz/about-us/vacancies-and-tenders

How to Apply

Interested in joining us?  Then submit by 28th February, 2019. Your applications should include:

• A handwritten application letter and typed Curriculum Vitae with your email and phone contacts.
• Contact details for three referees.
• Certified copies of qualifications.

TO:

Chief Executive Officer

UONGOZI Institute

Plot No. 62, Msasani Road, Oyster Bay

P.O. Box 105753, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

OR via Email: recruitment@uongozi.or.tz with subject line COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER.

UONGOZI Institute is an equal opportunity employer.

We regret that we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants.