Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 11 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The overall responsibilities of the employee shall be:
To Coordinate MCT Programme and Administration activities in Zanzibar, interpret the Programme Strategy and determine interventions; oversee Council activities in Zanzibar. Senior Programme Officer shall report to Institutional Sustainability Specialist (ISS).
The duties and responsibilities of the employee shall be as follows:
a) Act as first point of reference for stakeholders on matters concerning the Council in Zanzibar and advice ISS on maintaining good relations with stakeholders including Government;
b) Safe keep and ensuring prudent and optimum utilization of Council Zanzibar office assets and resources;
c) Identify problems and any irregularities in the process of implementing programme activities and suggest solution to the ISS;
d) Assist ISS in coordination of MCT programmes and project activities in Zanzibar;
e) Receive and process complaints against media in Zanzibar;
f) Promote Council membership in Zanzibar and follow up on payment of membership fees of Zanzibar members;
g) Maintain the good name of the Council in Zanzibar;
h) Ensure proper line of communication between head office and Zanzibar Office;
i) Prepare quarterly, semiannual and annual programme implementation reports and ensure timely preparation and dissemination of regular reports by Zanzibar office;
j) Prepare proposals relating to additional sources of funding for submission to the ISS to support Council activities in Zanzibar;
k) Liaise with Dar es Salaam office in budget preparation;
l) Promote gender equality and consciousness in the media;
m) Follow up on utility bills, advice on payment and administer office petty cash;
n) Ensure clean office and pleasant environment by supervising the cleaner;
o) Ensure proper maintenance of files, documentation and Information Resource Center in Zanzibar;
p) Analyze newspapers and electronic media to provide basis for quality internal discussion and planning and write reports of monitoring;
q) Write result based activity report, monthly report, semiannual and annual reports on the Council’s Programme activities in Zanzibar;
r) Produce content promptly for update of Council website and social media platforms; and
s) Carry out duties as may be assigned by superiors.

Competencies:
• Understanding of media self-regulation, press freedom and freedom of expression issues;
• Broad knowledge of the Tanzania media sector dynamics;
• Proven experience and competence in advocacy work;
• Administrative and analytical skills;
• Solid communication skills, both written and oral, in English and Kiswahili, and ability to produce concise reports;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Results oriented;
• Ability to proactively work independently with minimum supervision, and as an effective team member.

Key Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with 8 years’ experience in journalism, mass communication, Laws or relevant social sciences. A relevant Master’s degree would be an added advantage.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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