MEDICAL TEAMS INTERNATIONAL
COMMUNICATIONS & EXTERNAL RELATIONS OFFICER (1) POSITION
Medical Teams International Tanzania
Department Programs
Reports to Direct: Country Director Technical: HQ Marketing team
Location Dar es Salaam, with travel to field
Workdays & Hours Monday-Friday, 40-48 hours/week, occasional weekends, and public holidays.
Medical Teams International Tanzania
Department Programs
Reports to Direct: Country Director Technical: HQ Marketing team
Location Dar es Salaam, with travel to field
Workdays & Hours Monday-Friday, 40-48 hours/week, occasional weekends, and public holidays.
Supervises Direct: NA Technical: NA
Medical Teams International Calling
Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for developing and implementing communication and external engagement strategies. Work closely with field project teams to capture, document, report & communicate program impact with both internal and external stakeholders. Work alongside the Senior Managers to represent Medical Teams with all levels of partner as needed. Collaborate with HQ Marketing department on the development and proper branding of visibility materials.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES.
Develop and implement communications strategies, campaigns, and other initiatives to promote the visibility of the organization
Visit field locations to gather data and impact stories to use in communication materials; share updates with HQ office as requested
Create visibility materials (donor branding, signposts, brochures, newsletters, media releases, fact sheets, etc.) according to Medical Teams and donor branding guidelines
Maintain up-to-date documentation point for communication materials including publications, press releases and clippings, photographs, audio-visual materials, web resources about Medical Teams, its partners, and stakeholders
Responsible for monitoring the budget lines related to communications and external engagement in all projects.
Advise Senior Management Team on communications matters and provide editorial support for staff
Coordinate and respond to media requests in accordance with Medical Teams policy
In charge of hosting media and other official visitors during field visits.
Manage conflict as it arises and advise management and HQ staff on crisis communications
Maintain records of media coverage, analyze trends and foster relationships with reporters
Collaborate with HQ Marketing department and directly connect with Marketing staff to ensure visibility and branding materials are of high quality and compiled with Medical Teams and donor brand requirements
Responsible for establishing and developing professional, long lasting, and mutually beneficial relationships with Government departments, institution, UN agencies, donors, and other stakeholders in the health sector
Plays a key role in identifying new funding opportunities for growth and expansion of Medical Teams
Represents Medical Teams confidently, and professionally in external events, presenting the mission and values, goals, and objectives of Medical Teams to improve the reputation of the organization
Other duties as assigned
Support safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies.
Assist with staff events.
When appropriate, incorporate the use of volunteers in daily job functions.
Additional duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in mass communication, Journalism, International Relations, or similar field is preferred
EXPERIENCE
At least 3 years of communications/ public relations experience with a humanitarian agency is preferred
Experience working in emergency operations with an international NGO is an added advantage
Experience working with Government of Tanzania Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of current theories and practices in communication research, planning and strategy, and the role of mass media
Knowledge of how to present information to different audiences
Proficient in social media platforms
SKILLS
Excellent English communication skills; highly articulate verbally and in writing
Excellent networking skills and confidence in dealing with all levels of government, NGO, and private sector stakeholders
Skilled in conducting interviews and managing relationships with media representatives and other stakeholders
Proven writing, editing, design, videography, and photography skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher; Adobe Photoshop)
Skilled at producing analytical reports and professional publications
ABILITIES
Ability to exercise considerable initiative to plan, organize and follow through to meet deadlines
Ability to be flexible and manage stress, especially in situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy
Ability to act with integrity and maintain the highest ethical standards
Ability to support Medical Teams Calling and adhere to the Code of Conduct
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15th September 2020. 5.00PM.
Application Procedure:
Interested applicants who meet the criteria should email their Application letter and CV ONLY saved as your name (Surname FirstName) in PDF or Word ONLY with subject as Communication & External Relations Officer” including 3 work related referees to; recruitmenttz@medicalteams.org
Indicate your Salary expectation/ current or previous salary/Notice Period; at the bottom of your CV
INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE: Communication & External Relations Officer.
