Vacancy title:
Communications Adviser

Jobs at:
Ministry of Finance and Planning

Deadline of this Job:
28th May, 2018

Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

JOB DETAILS:
Ref.N0.EA..7/96/01/J/126

President`s Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat on behalf of the Ministry of Finance and Planning, invites qualified Tanzanians to fill 5 vacant posts as mentioned below;

INTRODUCTION:
MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND PLANNING
The Ministry of Finance and Planning manages the overall revenue, expenditure and financing of the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania and provides the Government with advice on the broad financial affairs of Tanzania in support oi the Government economic and social objectives.

The Ministry oversees budget preparation and execution. The Ministry monitors fiscal developments during the year and reports to Parliament. The Ministry also formulates and manages revenue policies and legislation that are presented to parliament. its responsibilities include preparing the Central Government budget; developing tax policy and legislation; managing Government borrowings on financial markets; determining expenditure allocations to different Government institutions; transferring central grants to local Government; developing regulatory policy for the country's financial sector in cooperation with the Bank of Tanzania and representing Tanzania within international financial institutions. The Ministry is also vitally concerned with the performance of the Tanzanian economy, international trade, monetary affairs and other aspects of the global economy that affect Tanzania’s domestic performance. Given the Ministry’s wide ranging advice and policy role, Ministry officials work closely with officials in other Ministries, agencies and departments to unsure that the Government overarching poverty reduction strategies are implemented and objectives attained.

The Government of Tanzania is implementing Phase V of the Public Finance Management Reforms Programme (PFMRP). The main objective of the programme is to support the achievements of national development goals by providing support to strengthen core public financial management systems and outcomes.

COMMUNICATIONS ADVISER-1 POST
Reports to: Programme Coordinator
Job Purpose: To ensure that there is a high level of awareness and acceptance of the PFMRP programme by developing and disseminating an agreed programme of communications materials Supervision: Direct: None
Indirect: None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare a PFMRP Communications Policy, Strategy and design criteria (logos, formats etc);
  
• Develop and monitor a set of communications performance indicators and targets;
  
• Undertake regular communications audit and stakeholder analysis to assess communication needs;
  
• Develop and maintain a PFM reform stakeholders database;
  
• Design and share an annual PFM reform communication calendar with stakeholders;
  
• Prepare an Annual Communications Plan and Budget;
  
• To coordinate and produce PFM Reform communication materials in collaboration with the component managers;
  
• Liaise with S0 (Component) Managers to design, produce and publish programme communications materials for stakeholders;
  
• Design, establish and maintain a PFMRP website and ensure that PFMRP information is regularly uploaded onto the MOFP website;
  
• Design, prepare and disseminate introductory PFMRP information leaflet;
  
• Prepare and disseminate a quarterly PFMRP newsletter;
  
• Liaise with SO (Component Managers), Central Government Communication Unit to prepare press releases to publicize major programme events;
  
• Ensure that the media and civil society receive regular briefings on PFMRP progress and initiatives; »
  
• Receive feedback from stakeholders on PFM reform issues and prepare the appropriate communications responses;
  
• Coordinate Programme meetings;
  
• Coordinate and carry out PFM reform information sessions and awareness campaign;
  
• Regular monitoring of the availability of PFM related information on the MOFP website in line with PFMRP commitments on improved transparency and
  
• Perform any other tasks reasonably assigned by the Programme Coordinator

Main outputs:

• Communications Policy and Strategy
  
• Annual Communications Audit Report
  
• Communications timetable and calendar
  
• Communications materials including website, leaflet and newsletters
  
• Press releases and publications;
  
• Annual Communications Report

Physical and Financial Assets:
Accountability for effective use of communications budget Stocks oi programme communications materials

Special Conditions:

• Required to travel on a regular basis
  
• May have to work outside standard working hours

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• At least Bachelor Degree either in Public Relations, communications or relevant field
  
• At least five years‘ experience in a Senior PFM related management role
  
• An excellent communicator with a proven track record in a communications role
  
• Proven track record of working effectively at senior levels in government and the Development Partners
  
• Good awareness of PFM concepts, requirements, practices and standards
  
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
  
• Good knowledge of the Strategic Communication methods and approaches.

Person Specification:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  
• Excellent report and press release writing skills
  
• Able to work under own initiative and without supervision
  
• Excellent attention to detail
  
• Able to handle and organize multiple competing tasks
  
• Works well under pressure

REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package

MODE OF EMPLOYMENT
Four (4) years contract.

Job application procedure

• All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania of not less than 18 years of age;
  
• Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
  
• Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;
  
• Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates; Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates; Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts; Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates; Birth certificate.
  
• Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted Form IV and form VI results slips; Testimonials and all Partial transcripts.
  
• Applicants employed in the Public Service should route their application letters through their respective employers;
  
• Applicants who have/ were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply;
  
• Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts; Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE); Certificates from Foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU);
  
• Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed/advised to indicate;
  
• A signed application letters should be written either in Swahili or English and Addressed to Secretary, Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretarial, 27 Bibi Till Mohammad Road, PO. Box 63100, Makiaba Complex, 11102 Dar Es Salaam.
  
• Deadline for application is 28th May, 2018 and;
  
• Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview;
  
• Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action;

NOTE: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the following address; http://portal.ajira.go.tz and not otherwise (This address also can be found at PSRS Website, Click ‘Recruitment Portal’)

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PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT