ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:

CARE is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to fighting poverty and social injustice with a special emphasis on women and girls. CARE Tanzania is part of CARE International, whose vision is to seek a world of hope, tolerance, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security. CARE International is a global force and a partner of choice within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. We are known everywhere for our unshakable commitment to the dignity of people. CARE Tanzania and partners contribute to the empowerment of the most marginalized and vulnerable rural women and girls to exercise their rights 

CARE Tanzania seeks to recruit self-motivated, results-driven, dynamic, suitably qualified, competent and dedicated Tanzanians to fill 2 vacant positions as mentioned hereunder: 

Evidence, Influencing and Communications (EIC) Manager to be based in Dar es Salaam 

Job Summary:

The Evidence, Influencing and Communications, (EIC) Manager plays a key role in supporting CARE to deliver on the WEZESHA program strategy. with a particular focus on the multiplying impact framework and the approach of solution-based, evidence back advocacy. This will be achieved by working with the programme team to gather data and evidence and develop and oversee the implementation of policy and influencing strategies. The role will involve finalizing and overseeing implementation of the MI Framework, leading in building the capacity of the Country Office to deliver on the framework, developing areas of policy research, evidence generation and effectively communicating CARE's policy and influencing positions. The role also leads on communication in terms of government reporting and communication requirements and supports updating of internal and external communication fora/platforms, as well as report tracking and posting to internal portals. 

The position reports directly to the Country Director. S/he is expected to maintain effective working relationships with other CARE staff members. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Coordinate with the MEEL and Program teams to ensure that evidence needs are met 
• In line with the Multiplying Impact (MI) Framework and based on influencing strategy determine data and evidence needs for influencing
• Work with the program teams to identify, develop, plan and execute advocacy campaigns and lobby opportunities for influence in line with the Country Office's Multiplying Impact Framework
• Manage internal engagement and ownership of influencing plans and campaigns, including developing key multiplying impact communication products;
• Manage communication and reporting requirements as per the government regulations and requirements
• Create and support internal systems and processes for sharing information and championing learning, as well as building accountability to implementing best practices and lessons learnt
• Responsible for managing the organizational image and branding, support in strengthening quality across all external communication products and presentations.
• Actively support program development and resource mobilization, and efforts to strengthen the competitive advantage of the Country Office. 

Required Education & Experience 

• University degree in Social Sciences, International Development, Public Policy, Political Science, or related fields 

Desired

• An advanced degree in Mass Communication, Social Sciences, International Development, Public Policy. Political Science, or related area/field from a recognized institution 

Experience 

• Minimum 7 years of directly relevant experience, with proven success across key responsibility areas.
• Substantial work experience in evidence generation, influencing and advocacy in the development sector in Tanzania.
• Ability to work and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders including policymakers, government officials and NGOs with proved ability to provide support to communication and advocacy initiatives
• Demonstrated success in applying lobbying and political skills, i.e. persuasive, diplomatic and articulate.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a fluent writing style and use of both English and Kiswahili, and a strong portfolio of communication materials across a range of mediums.
• Experience with print, electronic media and making public statements and presentations.
• Proven ability to achieve and maintain a compliant organizational culture by partnering to provide practical standards of compliance that can be implemented and adhered to

MODE OF APPLICATION

Only a letter of application and updated CV including names of at least 3 reputable referees from previous jobs (preferable line Managers) with reliable contacts should be sent by email to Human Resources Department TZAHumanResourcesDepartment@care.org by CoB, 18 November 2019 at 1700hrs. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted 

CARE is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity, and diversity. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.