ADD International(Action on Disability and Development *ADD International, Tanzania”) is a UK based disability rights organization. We work for independence, equality, and opportunity for disabled people living in poverty in Africa and Asia, by supporting disability activists to bring about social change. ADD International in Tanzania works in partnership with the Tanzania Federation of Disabled People’s Organizations(SHIVYAWATA), national disabled people’s organization(DPOs), and with regional SHIVYAWATA branches in six regions, namely Mwanza, Shinyanga, Tabora, Coast, Lindi, and Mtwara.
Our Partner the Tanzania Federation of Disabled People Organization(SHIVYAWATA) is seeking to recruit a qualified Program Officer Sensitization and Awareness to take lead in communities’ sensitization and awareness components of the MIPE project and participate in programme processes, systems, and policy of strategy development. SHIVYAWATA has been in operations since 19 92,bringing together the voices of ten national disabled people organizations(DPOs)
Position: Programme Officer - Sensitization and Awareness
Program: Modeling Inclusive Pre-primary Education(MIPE)
Reporting to: Program Manager
Position Type: Full time
Contract duration: 2 years
Location: Dar es Salaam at SHIVYAWATA office
Key Duties and responsibilities
In consultation with and guidance from the Programme Manager, the Sensitization and Awareness Office will
- Lead the implementation of sensitization and awareness creation activities but different levels; this includes proposing sensitization and awareness initiatives for the organisation
- Leave and build a body of allies at different levels in support of the ADD mission to tackle the root causes of barriers to development and well-being of the people with disability. This would be done while overseeing delivery of sensitization and awareness strategies bearing in mind approaches detailed in specific program proposal such as MIPE and NSIE
- Design publicity material that mobilize community the importance of inclusive education
- Brainstorming with team members at all stages of plan formulation of sensitization and awareness activities
- Translate proposal and key policies, frameworks and strategies within sectors of ADD functioning into tailor-made awareness creation materials such as leaflets, brochures and other IEC materials
- Create and secure media partnership for positive reporting of issues around disability and coverage of implemented project in a given period
- Setting up and overseeing components budget
- Representation in sensitization and awareness campaigns at the provincial and build similar relationships
- Providing specialist advice on sensitization and awareness to ADD team
- Plans/objectives Contribute to the program strategy in collaboration with other program staffs
- Coordination of non-routine tasks within a sensitization and awareness unit.
- Preparing and producing clear and quality reports(narrative) that demonstrates accountability.
- Undertake any other lawful tasks as may be assigned by the line manager
Monitoring and evaluation
- Support the monitoring of program activities to ensure effective project delivery
- Assist in data collection and collection of improv story as a way of generating evidence-based and MIPEMIPE delivery
- Work with the M&E Coordinator to monitor and share findings with schools, community and other key stakeholders
Financial management
- Catalog and submit activity budget for MIPE implementation in the area of awareness and sensitization.
- Submit activity(financial) reports to a finance department within the authorised time frame and donor requirements.
Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in community development and social work or development studies
- Minimum experience of 3 years in sensitization and awareness and community works
- Knowledge in disability rights and experience in/ understanding of disability issues
- Experience in planning and implementing sensitization and awareness creation activities/ projects targeting different stakeholders at different levels( aiming at positive behaviour towards disability)
- Excellent research communication and public speaking skills, with knowledge in computer applications
- Budgetary and financial management skills
- He/she Must have initiative and be able to work effectively and the pressure independently and with a team
Interested candidates should send their applications(consisting of Covering letter, CV) to the following physical address
The Country Director
ADD Internation, Tanzania(Action on Disability and Development)
Mikochen Warioba; Plot 442, House #59; Daima Street
Or Submit through post office; P.O Box 33659, Dar es Salaam. Closing date for receiving applications is 10 may 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
People with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply
