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# Job Description


Requisition ID req19169

Job Title Readvertised-Communications and Media Officer

Sector Education

Employment Category Regular

Employment Type Full-Time

Open to Expatriates No

Location Kasulu, Tanzania

Job Description

Key Working Relationships

-->Position Reports to Project Coordinator – PlayMatters
-->Indirect Reporting N/A
-->Position supervises N/A

IRC Summary

The International Rescue Committee IRC responds to the world’s worst
humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered
by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives.
Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people
forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which
support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities.
At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in
the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power.

Project Background

PlayMatters 2020-2025 is an education initiative funded through a $100
million grant from the LEGO Foundation. The program reimagines childhood for
800,000+ refugee and host-community children across Ethiopia, Tanzania, and
Uganda – children whose education and social development has been affected by
displacement and trauma. Building on children’s amazing resilience and a
growing evidence base supporting Learning through Play methodologies,
PlayMatters cultivates holistic learning for children ages 3-12+. PlayMatters
is led by the International Rescue Committee and includes Plan International,
War Child Holland, Innovations for Poverty Action, the Behavioral Insights
Team in partnership with the LEGO Foundation.

Position Overview

The IRC is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Communications and Media
Officer for the PlayMatters project. The Communications and Media Officer will
be responsible for developing communications products, engaging with the media
for project visibility and assisting to organise events aimed at creating
awareness about the project. The incumbent will be responsible for
contributing content to the PlayMatters website and promoting it to internal
and external audiences. He/she will also develop and disseminate key
communications resources for public awareness to promote Learning through Play
as a method of teaching and learning. The position will be pivotal in
supporting the planning, development, and implementation of PlayMatters
communications and advocacy strategy. He/she will oversee implementation of
the PlayMatters brand and visual identity in Tanzania which includes leading
the creation of promotional and visibility items for the project.

Roles and Responsibilities

-->Develop resources as part of documentation of project progress and milestones i.e., impact stories, videos, and photos to share on PlayMatters and IRC internal and external Websites, newsletters and for all internal and external usage.
-->Support generation of content for internal and external publications including newsletter, fact-sheets, and branded visibility materials such as fliers, posters, calendars, diaries, , t-shirts, banners etc.
-->Drafting talking points and messages for PlayMatters project in Tanzania, and for sharing with media and wider public.
-->Creating high quality media and multimedia content for dissemination into various platforms.
-->Preparation of communications budgets.
-->To establish new, and maintain relationships with key media outlets, correspondents, journalists, producers, and editors.
-->To write, as required, materials for the purposes of print, broadcast, web, and social media.
-->To work as part of a core PlayMatters team to create media campaigns, write press releases, statements and other PlayMatters audience-focused content and resources.
-->To act as main focal point for media relations for the PlayMatters project.

Qualifications

-->BA in Journalism or communications/public relations, or a related field from an accredited Institution.
-->Minimum of 3 years working experience including working in in an INGO, media, journalism, or communications/public relations or in closely related external relations contexts.
-->Experience in the design and production of visual content, such as photography, graphics, and video.
-->Experience and proficiency in using content graphic and video production and editing software.
-->A high degree of self-motivation and able to work independently and as part of a team.
-->Exceptional attention to detail to deliver high quality and accurate content.
-->A well-organised person, able to show the ability to initiate, monitor, prioritise, and complete project activities.
-->Excellent communication skills, including social media and multimedia skills, plus strong interpersonal skills.
-->Excellent command of English, written, oral, comprehension including highly developed drafting skills.
-->Outstanding writing and editing skills.

## Standards for Professional Conduct

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in
IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service,
and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and
enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child
Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-
Retaliation.

## Gender Equality

IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer
benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our
workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and
other supportive benefits and allowances.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the
basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion,
sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any
other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Warning
Please note that the IRC does not charge fee at any stage of its recruitment
process application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other
fee. IRC does not request any information related to bank accounts. If asked
of any payment please contact TZ-Recruitement@Rescue.Org.



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Closing Date 20th August, 2021.



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