Head of Advocacy and External Communication Job at Marie Stopes Tanzania

Head of Advocacy and External Communication Job at Marie Stopes Tanzania… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at Marie Stopes Tanzania.

Descriptions;

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive advocacy strategy for MST that will articulate key issues, plans and time-bound expected outcomes.
• Contribute to national dialogue on maternal morbidity and mortality reduction strategies and advocate for change in policies and practice in line with program goals.
• Support and work effectively in coalitions, networks, and social movements to achieve broader impact.
• Establish and actively sustain productive relationships with relevant actors (inside and outside the country).
• Strengthen MST’s relationship with high-level government officials and govt. departments.
• Promote MST to position the organization as a leader in Sexual and Reproductive Health issues and a service provider of choice.
• Strategic Support: Work closely with Country Director and Executive Team Members and provide strategic and operations support in developing, monitoring, and implementing the annual business plans and long-term strategic plans.
• Actively updates MST of the changing environment for operation, risks, and design mitigating measures to improve MST’s resilience to better its mission.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Country Director.

Minimum Requirements:

• 8-10 years experience in leading partnerships/advocacy/External communications portfolio, preferably in social development, health management/reproductive health, or social business.
• Good understanding of Sexual and Reproductive Health situations especially Family Planning and CPAC.
• Experience in commissioning and working with external agencies for research, advocacy, and communication including designing, developing terms of reference, selecting external agencies, overseeing implementation, analysis, report writing, and development of communication materials.
• Experience in managing digital and social media campaigns.
• Master’s Degree –Social Sciences / Public Health/Public Relations and Media.
• Excellent computer skills including in graphic design packages.

How to Apply

If you feel that you are able to meet the requirements, and you are motivated enough to be part of the team, please send your application CV and cover letter by email detailing your suitability and why you are interested in the post, to the address below:

Director of Human Resources and Administration

Marie Stopes Tanzania

Plot 421 & 422 Mwenge | Kijitonyama area

P.O. Box 7072, Dar es Salaam | Tanzania.

Telephone: +255 22 2774991-4, +255 22 2702030-2 E-mail: [email protected]

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates who had applied during the first time when this role was advertised are not encouraged to reapply.