PUBLIC RELATION OFFICER II

Applicants are invited from qualified Tanzanians to fill vacant positions at SUA-APOPO RODENT RESEARCH PROJECT. The application letters should indicate names and addresses of THREE REFEREES, together with CERTIFIED COPIES OF ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES and TRANSCRIPTS, furthermore the applicant must submit a copy of BIRTH CERTIFICATE, a signed and updated CV and other testimonials. All applications should be addressed to the DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE), P.O. BOX 3000, CHUO KIKUU, MOROGORO to reach him not later than two weeks from the date of this advertisement.

POSITION: PUBLIC RELATION OFFICER II (I POST) MOROGORO

POSITION SUMMARY

The successful applicant will be supporting the Communication Manager in the management of a wide non – profit communications, fundraising, campaigns in line with the strategic goals of the project.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor Degree in Mass Communications, Public Relations or equivalent from a recognized institution
• Excellent spoken and written English and Swahili
• Experience working in non-profit sector writing, editing and proof -reading skills
• Experience in communications, donor relations, public relations and or media relations
• Knowledge in database management and analysis
• Ready to work with multicultural teams
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to be resourceful, proactive and seek assistance as needed
• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills with ability to oversee multiple tasks

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To support the maintenance of the SUA APOPO website and internal
• Support the HeroRAT adoption program, customer care and other donor site overseen by the marketing team
• Support Media relations
• Help to refine Communication policies and maintain a clear messaging framework
• Participate in marketing meetings with communication manager in order to refine and review strategies and current projects
• Liaise between project staff and the public to arrange tours in advance, manage logistics and notify respective parties of the costs, meeting points, timeframes and language needed etc.
• Keep donors and the general public informed about the happenings at SUA APOPO, drafting newsletter and scheduling social media posts
• Perform any other related tasks as may be assigned by other departments through the Communication Manager

How to Apply:

The application letters should indicate names and addresses of THREE REFEREES, together with CERTIFIED COPIES OF ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES and TRANSCRIPTS, furthermore the applicant must submit a copy of BIRTH CERTIFICATE, a signed and updated CV and other testimonials. All applications should be addressed to the DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE), P.O. BOX 3000, CHUO KIKUU, MOROGORO to reach him not later than two weeks from the date of this advertisement.