Location:Dar es SalaamTanzania

Employment Type:Contract/Temporary

Summary:Level: National 
Gross salary:  Tshs 3,000,000 per month and other benefits
Contract Type:  3 years fixed term

Job Ref No: INT5140

We are currently looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable Media and Communications Manager to enhance the impact of our work in Tanzania.

Description:The role

In this role you will report to Country Director.  You will be responsible for managing Oxfam’s external communications and media strategy in Tanzania. You will gather and present content for different media and audiences both within Tanzania and internationally. You will establish and build relationship with the media, while maximising opportunities to build the profile of Oxfam, and developing the capacity of staff to give briefings to the media. You will support Oxfam’s campaigning and advocacy work with partners and alliances.  You will work to strengthen Oxfam’s communication with its partners and other stakeholders in Tanzania as well as supporting internal communication and team building within Oxfam staff. You will be responsible to ensure the management and correct us of the Oxfam brand and global identity in Tanzania.

Requirements:The person

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with solid experience of working with the media, relevant experience in developing and implementing communications strategies including digital communications; have writing skills to a professional level in both English and Swahili and a keen understanding of media markets in East Africa and Europe. Proven creative ability to spot and maximise opportunities for PR and experience in working with multiple stakeholders to deliver complex projects. Strong knowledge of digital communications and how to use new media to engage audiences. Knowledge and understanding of the context of poverty and vulnerability in Tanzania.  Commitment to active citizenship and gender equality and ability to work in a culturally diverse organisation. Flexibility in terms of travel and working hours is a requirement of this role.

To apply

If you believe you qualify for these posts, please submit your application and CV, detailing your qualifications and experience for the post by applying online. You are advised to use advert REF INT and job title for this position.

diversity The difference starts with you  

Oxfam tunapiga vita rushwa. Ripoti rushwa kupitia ripotirushwa@oxfam.org.uk

Closing Date: 10 February 2012

Web Address : www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs
 


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