General Profile and Background

Since 2003, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria has supported the United Republic of Tanzania through a portfolio of 16 grants funding health programs in the mainland and with a separate portfolio in Zanzibar.

Two Principal Recipients manage grant funds: Ministry of Finance and Planning on behalf of the Government of Tanzania and Amref Health Africa as civil society organizations engaged in the health sector community work. The Tanzania National Coordinating Mechanism (TNCM), housed under the Prime Minister’s Office, is the governance body overseeing the portfolio.

The Tanzania National Coordinating Mechanism is in the process of recruiting full time Communication and Advocacy Officer to provide support to the full TNCM and the TNCM Secretariat.

The Communication and Advocacy Officer will ensure a collaborative, client-focused and quality approach in carrying out communication and advocacy activities.

The successful candidate will maintain consistent communication and advocacy performance standards and expresses Global Fund and Government of Tanzania core values of integrity and professionalism in carrying out assigned functions in order to contribute to the improved fulfilment of The Tanzania Grant objectives.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title Communication and Advocacy Officer

Responsible to Executive Secretary of the TNCM

Supervises None

Duration I year contract

Location Prime Minister’s Office – TNCM Secretariat (TACAIDS Building)

KEY FUNCTIONS

1. Proactively, coordinate the preparation of the TNCM communication strategy and the communication plans of the non-state actor’s constituencies in the TNCM;
2. Support the implementation of constituency’s engagement initiatives of the TNCM by enhancing communication and information sharing between the TNCM, government and stakeholders;
3. Disseminate TNCM and Global Fund information and publications to members and the public
4. Assist in organizing events and engagements: constituencies consultation meetings; roundtable discussions; press conferences; briefing sessions; interviews to share TNCM and Global Fund information and events in Tanzania as and when appropriate;
5. Assist in the preparation of press kits for use by media, production of fact sheets, updates and other briefing materials on the TNCM and Global Fund processes;
6. Create and maintain contact details including mailing and telephone numbers of the constituencies, Principal recipients, TNCM Committees and members of the Global Fund Country Team for Tanzania;
7. Create and maintain information database and photo library for TNCM and Global Fund events and engagements nationally, regionally and globally and share with the constituencies and the public;
8. Develop TNCM website and an intranet template to improve the TNCM online presence through the TNCM Website, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, WhatsApp and other platforms that would facilitate the dissemination of information with constituencies;
9. Regularly updating of the TNCM website with relevant information and reports
10. Provide logistical support to TNCM Non State Actor’s constituency’s information dissemination initiatives and campaigns;
11. Keep record of incoming and outgoing information and publication on TNCM and Global Fund activities in Tanzania;
12. Identify and document best practices and lessons learned on TNCM engagement with constituencies and grants implementation;
13. Support orientation and training of Non State Actor’s on TNCM and Global Fund processes and constituency engagement and consultation.
14. Perform any other duty as requested by the TNCM Executive Secretary or the Management Committee. Core Competencies:
15. Demonstrating safeguarding ethics and integrity
16. Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
17. Self-development, initiative-taking
18. Acting as a team player and respect for diversity
19. Creating synergies through self-control
20. Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others.
21. Informed and transparent decision making

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum qualification: First degree in Communication / public relations, journalism / and other related fields. Master’s degree would be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5 – 7 years of relevant experience in communications and advocacy, public relations, projects and program implementation. Seven years’ experience in administering social media platform to disseminate information.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested applicants who fully meet the requirements should send a cover letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) in pdf and email to the address shown below no later than 10th January, 2019. The CV should include contact details of three professional references one being your current Line Manager / Employer. Late submission of applications and supporting documents will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Submit your application to: tncmrecruitmentgroup@gmail.com