NAFASI YA KAZI:COMMUNICATION OFFICER NEEDED.....

Group:
Location:	Head Office
Reports to:	Communications Manager
Provides supervision to:
Effective Date:	… date … (see bottom for approval box)
Grade Level:
Financial Authority / budget:  (amount controlled/impacted by the position)

Purpose of the position:

To develop and disseminate key communications resources for marketing, public awareness and management of emergency

Observe mission and core values of the organization and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others

Major Responsibilities: (please define in output format – 1-7 things of what you expect to see as a result of this position)

Key Outputs/Responsibilities (Accountabilities and results)		Weight (%)
1.	Produce publicity materials for effective donor and public engagement by the organization – both in-country and internationally	25
2.	Produce internal/external communications to ensure that key communications messages and products of the organization T are skillfully developed	15
3.	To produce emergence communications messaging and products (web based situation reports, stories and photos)	5
4.	Assist the Communications Manager in enforcing policies, systems and procedures/guidelines for the appropriate and effective flows of relevant information	10
5.	Produce consistently and timely feature stories and photos for Sharing with the organization Partnership-wide website	20
6.	Work with print and broadcast media to generate proactive and positive news coverage for important media opportunities and interviews that promote and protect the public image and ministry of the organization	15
7.	To regularly update the organization website	10
	Total	100%

PROFILE:  Core Capabilities:     (proficiency levels; 1=developing 2 =proficient 3=advanced)

Core Capability	Proficiency level (1, 2, 3)		Examples (A full list of indicators available in Core Capabilities into Job Descriptions
	Indv	Ldr
Achieving Capabilities
Achieving quality results and service	2		Example:
Practicing accountability and integrity	2
Communicating information effectively	2
Thinking Capabilities
Thinking clearly, deeply and broadly	2		Example:
Understanding the Humanitarian industry	2
Understanding the organization mission & operations	2
Practicing innovation & change	2
Self-managing Capabilities
Demonstrating Christ - centered life and work	2		Example:
Learning for growth and development	2
Maintaining work/life balance	2
Relational Capabilities
Building collaborative relationships	2		Example:
Practicing gender & cultural diversity	2
Influencing individuals & groups	2

Other Competencies/Attributes:

·       Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.

·       Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:  Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

·       Minimum Qualification required: Advanced Diploma in journalism or communications/public relations.

·       Experience:  On job training

·       Preferred Qualification: BA in journalism or communications/public relations.

·       Technical skills/Abilities

• English language fluency (written and verbal).

• Excellent writing skills, with photographic and/or video skills also preferred.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and public

o   High level of confidence and confidentiality

Working Environment / Conditions:

·       Work environment:  Office-based with frequent travel to the field

·       Travel:  30% Local travel is required.

·       On call:  01%

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV attached with your credentials at customercare@rusoma.or.tz copied to mnozya@yahoo.co.uk before July 18, 2011.

Please visit our website www.rusoma.or.tz