Officer I, Programs at IntraHealth - Tanzania

JOB VACANCY

Officer I, Programs

Communications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

§  Document project’s success stories, blogs, articles, news briefs, presentations and voices narratives for dissemination throughout IntraHealth, PERFAR/CDC, Government of Tanzania, and other external audiences and stakeholders;

§  Identify key program areas for documentation and dissemination;

§  Review and update all programmatic materials for accuracy and adherence to IntraHealth and CDC branding guidelines;

§  Conduct field visits and attend conferences as requested to document, photograph and/or film activities and achievements;

§  Support project staff on all technical presentations and reports to ensure polished final products with appropriate USG and project branding.

§  Provide technical support to program staff to increase visibility of key program events

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§  Serve as a principal liaison with IntraHealth Strategic Communications Department;

§  Organize and maintain IntraHealth/Tanzania shared drive, and ensure that key documents are uploaded to IntraHealth Staff portal.

§  Build staff capacity in documentation and communication

§  Perform any other assigned duties

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

§  Degree in communications, mass media, journalism, social sciences, marketing or other relevant field

§  At least 3-6 years’ experience supporting donor-funded project knowledge sharing/management and communications activities

§  Working knowledge of international health and development preferred;

§  Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication presentation, and interpersonal skills in English;

§  Demonstrated competence in graphic design, for example Adobe Creative Suite

§  Ability to conduct rapid stakeholder analysis and design appropriate communication messages based on identified needs

§  Proven experience developing communication messages

§  Experience working with a variety of donors and CDC in particular

§  Computer literacy in Word, Excel, Power Point, and graphic design software

§  Track record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experience and supporting creative initiatives;

§  Strong meeting planning and management skills, relationship-building and communicating effectively;

§  Proven team player with strong interpersonal skills;

§  Self-starter with competence and with minimal supervision to consider priorities, be involved in a variety of activities in a time-sensitive, high-pressure environment, and meet competing deadlines.

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 COMPETENCY REQUIRED 

§  Innovation: Develops new, better or significantly different ideas, methods, solutions or initiatives within your role that result in improvement of IntraHealth's performance and meeting objectives, results and global commitments.

§  Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for all work activities, research and personal actions and decisions; follows through on commitments and focuses on those activities that have the greatest impact on meeting measurable high quality results for IntraHealth's success.

§  Service Excellence : Knowledge of and ability to put into action concepts, processes and techniques to access internal and/or external client needs and expectations and meet or exceed those needs and expectations through providing excellent service directly or indirectly.

§  Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed upon strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; and monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.

§  Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of and the ability to effectively interact within and across program areas in a constructive and collaborative manner.

§  Effective Oral and Written Communication: Understands effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT 

§  Employee must wear business attire;

§  Minimum noise levels in an office environment;

§  Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines;

§  Office environment requiring sitting at a desk most of the day, using hands to operate a computer and other office equipment;

§  Requires lifting of 0-10 lbs occasionally or as needed;

§  Ability to work an irregular schedule on occasion with the ability to travel frequently and on short notice.

Qualifications

Skills Required

Microsoft PowerPoint: Intermediate

Microsoft Excel: Intermediate

Microsoft Word: Intermediate

Education Required

Bachelors or better in Communication or related field.

Experience Required

Experience working with a variety of donors and CDC in particular.

Proven experience developing communication messages.

3-6 years: Experience supporting donor-funded project knowledge sharing/management and communications activities.

The closing date for receipt of applications is June 15th, 2017. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. lntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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