Submitted by Website Officer on 7 November 2007 - 2:58pm
Responsibilities:As a key member of the TNRF Secretariat, you will take a lead in developing and implementing an effective bilingual communications strategy and plan which will include:
External communications
- working with programme officers and their working groups to develop regular policy briefs
- developing a regular newsletter
- working with colleagues to develop other dedicated communications materials as the need arises
- developing TNRF's public image and public relations materials as guided by the Steering Committee
- providing technical communications support to ad hoc advocacy and information campaigns
Internal communications
- improving and facilitating communications between members, the secretariat and steering committee
- improving the provision of services and information to members
- developing and expanding activities and points of engagement for members on a demand-driven basis
Qualifications:TNRF is looking for a hard working and exceptional professional who has the following qualities and skills:
- A highly articulate and innovative communicator with excellent interpersonal skills;
- Strong experience in developing and rolling out effective communications programmes;
- An understanding of environmental, natural resource and governance issues;
- Excellent writing and speaking skills in both Swahili and English;
- Good familiarity with website design and content management;
- Proficient experience in desktop/graphic design and publication content development;
- A self-starter willing to take initiative, be self-evaluative and learn quickly;
- Excellent organizational and time management skills;
Terms:A two year renewable contract with a four month probationary period, based in Arusha. A strongly competitive salary and benefits package is available. The successful candidate should be prepared to start no later than 1st February 2008.
ApplicationsTo apply, please send a letter of application by e-mail stating clearly why you are interested in the position by
23rd November 2007, together with a full curriculum vitae and the names of two referees to:
The Coordinator, Tanzania Natural Resource Forum, P.O. Box 15605, Arusha.
info@tnrf.org
TNRF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER - WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE WOMEN TO APPLY