Senior Project Officer Job, Communications and Learning at Catholic Relief Services

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write, design and manage the production of creative and compelling communication and marketing material –stories, photos, videos, fact sheets, brochures, infographics, and other multimedia assets – for various audiences, including public and private donors, local and national governments, local Church, partners, media and others as needed. Coordinate freelancers in the production of above marketing materials as needed.
• Support the SL & BD Manager and the Regional Communications Officer, to finalize and implement a robust communications strategy that supports country program business goals and aligns with regional and agency strategy.
• Support the procurement processes for licenses, equipment and applications needed to implement the CPs communications strategy.
• Use and tailor agency messages tailored for each audience and identify and utilize effective distribution channels to disseminate communications materials to key audiences.
• Create social media channels and create content platforms such Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter; maintain and update CRS Tanzania webpage.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local media and help identify opportunities to reach key audiences, and coach country program staff in effective local media representation.
• Support the design, development, and implementation of learning and development programs among personnel, partners and projects participants, including other actors related to the CP. This includes working with other departments to identify training needs, coordinating workshops, webinars, and other learning opportunities, and measuring the effectiveness of training initiatives.
• Provide marketing and communications support for events, including event planning, communications materials production, talking points, photos, liaising with media, etc., and convene local media whenever a CRS event takes place.
• Support the creation of processes, manuals and trainings for CP staff and partners on issues related to communications, marketing, and media created for the development of the CP.
• Utilize data and analytics to measure the impact and success of communication and learning initiatives. This involves tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and using insights to continuously improve strategies and tactics.
• Ensure smooth and effective communication within the organization. This includes disseminating important information, updates, and announcements to employees, as well as promoting a positive and engaging internal communication culture.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public policy, or related studies; experience in INGOs or UN preferred.
• Minimum two years marketing and communication experience, ideally for an NGO or another organization in development and relief programming.
• Excellent English and Swahili oral and written communication skills is required.
• Ability and desire to work well with diverse employees and external stakeholders in a cooperative and friendly manner. Must demonstrate the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Must possess ability to advance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully disseminating information to a variety of target audiences.
• Highly proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and desktop publishing skills is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated photography and graphic design skills (e.g. experience in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign) strong desired.
• Experience in event planning of diverse scales and audiences preferred.
• Established relationships with media outlets and journalist preferred.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested qualified candidates should submit their letter of application together with their CV in PDF or Word format in a single attachment which outlines their experience and sustainability of the position applied to email address [email protected]

The applicants should clearly state the Job title applied for in the subject line of the email. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Application Deadline: 9th August 2023.