Vacancy title:
PR(Public Relations) and Marketing Officer

Jobs at:
Tanzania Development Information Organization (TADIO)

Deadline of this Job:
7th October 2018

Duty Station:
 Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: 4th October 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

JOB DETAILS:

We are seeking a Public Relations (PR) and Marketing Officer to develop a young and strong media network, increase awareness of the public and establish an enviable corporate image by developing and executing effective communication and media relations programs, coordinate and update TADIO website (Community RadioOn-line Portal and other online channel) and by securing partnerships with local and national advertisers to diversify incomes of the network on a revenue sharing basis.

A/ Main roles and responsibilities
The Public Relations Manager / Marketing Officer of TADIO shall have all his duties agreed with the coordinator and will report directly to him. His main responsibilities will be the following:

• Creating and leading a marketing, fundraising and communication strategy;
  
• Assess and understand the Market needs of each Community Radio members of the network, as well as the networks needs in terms of Public Relations and Marketing and propose and develop adequate partnerships to them;
  
• Development of marketing materials for the organization;
  
• Establishing partnerships with advertisers, NGOs, development agencies and national institutions;
  
• Securing contracts and revenue, and assisting with project proposals writings for resource mobilization;
  
• Coordinate all public relations activities;
  
• Prepare content for press releases, byline articles and keynote presentations;
  
• Assess opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships for the organization;
  
• IT administrative support, particularly knowledge and database management;
  
• Management and monitoring of the organization’s website and other social media platforms;
  
• Ensure proper use of the organization’s facilities e.g. recording studio for income generation;
  

B/ Education

Academic Qualifications required

• BA, MA degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications or a related discipline;
  
• Certificate /Diploma in Mass communication, journalism.
  C/ Experience
  

Required

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in Public relations and in Marketing positions in Civil Society Organisation’s and / or NGO’s involved in social and economic development of
  rural areas in Tanzania. Desired
  
• Proven working experience in public relations;
  
• Proven track record designing and executing successful public relations campaigns at both, local and national level;
  
• Strong relationships with both local and national business and industry media outlets;
  
• Experience in acting as a company spokesperson; comfortable and skilled in both broadcast and print media;
  
• Exceptional writing and editing skills;
  • Solid experience with social media including website, blogs, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
  
• Event planning experience; Other attributes:
  
• Must not be a member of TADIO or any other community media network;
  
• Should be self-motivated and upstanding, have a strong working discipline and be an autonomous person