Background:

Inades-Formation Tanzania (IFTz) is an autonomous NGO affiliated to a network of Inades-Formation which is also known as the African Institute for Economic and Social Development. The network operates in ten African countries which are Cote D’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Togo, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya and Tanzania with a General Secretariat in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire. IFTz was established in Dodoma in 1989 as a branch of Inades-Formation Kenya. It became an independent National Office in 1992 and acquired full legal status in 1994. In January 2009, Inades-Formation Tanzania was awarded a ‘Certificate of Compliance’ and later a new certificate of registration number 0448 valid until February 2032. The Vision of IFTz is “A prosperous and influential rural Tanzanian society.” Our mission statement is “to contribute to social, and economic advancement of the people with specific emphasis on the free and responsible participation of the people in the transformation of their societies. The main areas of interventions include but not limited to offering online and offline courses on good agricultural practices, food and nutrition security, leadership, animal welfare with a particular focus on working donkeys, gender equality and social inclusion. IFTz supports farmer-led research, climate change adaptation and mitigation as well as the promotion of agroforestry and biodiversity. We have programs in Dodoma, Singida, Iringa, Mara, and Kagera regions.

IFTz invites applications from proactive, hardworking and committed individuals to fill the following positions:

JOB TITLE: Correspondence Course and Communications Coordinator

Job type: Full-time

Duty Station: Dodoma

Reports to: Managing Director

Contract Period: 1 Year renewable

Key competencies:

• Knowledge areas: Bachelor’s degree in information technology or mass communication/journalism, distance education or related fields
• Leadership skills: 2-3 years’ experience in training, multimedia media production and management or an equivalent combination of education and experience: effective organizational planning, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Functional skills: Proficiency in English and Swahili, editorial and writing skills, basics on google forms development.
• Behavioural areas: attitude, willing to work with minimum supervision: self-initiator, ready to work with farmers; honesty with integrity: transparent, accountable and flexible.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Will be responsible forthe operation of IFTz’s Correspondence Courses.
2. Overseeing the management of the IFTz online learning platforms, ensuring they are user-friendly and accessible for learners.
3. Ensuring the quality and relevance of course content through regular reviews, updates, and feedback mechanisms.
4. Facilitating engagement with course participants, providing support, answering queries, and fostering a sense of community among learners.
5. Ensuring that digital courses are accessible to a diverse audience, including individuals with disabilities and those from marginalized communities.
6. Ensures compliance with licensing and copyright laws and regulations in Tanzania.
7. Tracking the effectiveness and impact of digital courses through data analytics, feedback surveys, and other evaluation methods.

Additional tasks

1. Building relationships with media houses, influencers, and media outlets to secure coverage and promote the organization’s activities.
2. Producing compelling content for various channels, including social media, website, newsletters, press releases, and reports.
3. Maintaining a consistent brand identity and messaging across all communication materials and platforms.
4. Leveraging digital marketing techniques to increase the IFTz online visibility, engagement, and donor support.

5. Generating multimedia content, including videos, tutorials, quizzes, and interactive elements for the digital courses

How to Apply:

Application letter with copies of relevant certificates, a detailed CV and contacts of 3 referees. ALL applications should be sent by email only to:

Managing Director Inades-Formation Tanzania,

P.0. Box 203 Dodoma,

Tel:+255 262354230,

E-mail: inadesformation.tanzania@inadesfo.net Closing Date: 16 September 2024,

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within seven working days