Vacancy title:
Planning and Communication Assistant (PCA)

Jobs at:
Eastern Arc Mountains Conservation Endowment Fund (EAMCEF)

Deadline of this Job:
5th November 2018

Duty Station:
Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: 19th October 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

BACKGROUND
The Eastern Arc Mountains Conservation Endowment Fund (EAMCEF) is a Trust Fund that was established as a mechanism to provide sustainable financing for biodiversity conservation in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania. The Eastern Arc Mountains Conservation Endowment Fund was originally conceived as a joint initiative of the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, the Inaugural Board of Trustees, the World Bank and the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The Fund aims at providing long- term and reliable funding support to conservation activities related to the promotion of biological diversity, improvement of ecological functions and sustainable use of natural resources in the priority areas of the Eastern Arc Mountains. Major mountain blocks of the Eastern Arc spread over fifteen districts in five regions of Tanzania namely, Tanga (East and West Usambara and Nguu Mountains). Kilimanjaro (South and North Pare Mountains), Morogoro (Udzungwa, Ukaguru, Nguru. Rubeho, Malundwe, Mahenge and Uluguru Mountains), lringa (Udzungwa Mountains) and Dodoma (Rubeho Mountains). Governed by a Board of Trustees, the Fund was officially registered in Tanzania in June 2001 under the Trustees’ Incorporation Act (Cap. 318 R.E 2002) and it operates as a not-for profit Conservation Finance Trust. its day- to-day operations are run by the Endowment Fund Secretariat (EFS). The Fund's Executive Director is the Head of the Secretariat with the main administrative offices located in Morogoro Municipality.

JOB DETAILS:

The Endowment Fund Secretariat is committed to taking exceptional care of the environment of the Eastern Arc Mountains and all stakeholders impacting positively/negatively on its biological resources. This will be possible only if the now vacant positions will be filled by right candidates.

GENERAL PROVISIONS
The following requirements will apply to all the posts now available in the Endowment Fund Secretariat

General Conditions

• Proven ability in writing and speaking both English and Kiswahili. The EAMCEF Head Office in Morogoro Municipality will be the duty station for each of the positions.
  
• All positions are available for both female and male Tanzanian applicants: female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
  
• Proven ability in working with a variety of computer programmes especially Microsoft Office applications (MS-Word, Excel. Access, Power Point. E-Mails. Internet, Database Management, etc.)
  
• Ability to work under pressure and for extended hours including working on week - ends and holidays as it may be required from time to time.
  
• Young, energetic, hardworking, versatile and self-motivated.
  
• Obedient, honest, trustful, fast learner. smart and socially active.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or under minimum supervision, effectively supervise and lead others.
  

Terms and Conditions of Employment
A contract of two years will be issued to the successful applicant upon satisfactory performance during the probationary period of the first three months. Depending on the ability to perform the assigned duties. the contract may be renewed at the end of the second year. An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the selected candidate commensurate with professional qualifications and working experience.

Planning and Communication Assistant (PCA)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting and answerable to the Executive Director, the successful Planning and Communication Assistant (PCA) will be a principal player in all activities and functions related to planning, information and communication management, marketing and outreach aspects of the EAMCEF. The principal duties and responsibilities of the PCA will include but be not limited to the following:

• Act as principal and immediate assistant to the Programme Officer
  
• Planning and Communication (POPC) and appropriately assist, back- stop and gap - fill in his/her functions as needed.
  
• Assist in raising awareness to local communities and other stakeholders on the linkages between conservation and socio-economic development.
  
• Assist in raising awareness to local communities, local governments and other relevant partners on the Endowment Fund and the benefits available through the Fund programmes.
  
• Assist in timely planning. budgeting and progress reporting for all programme activities.
  
• Assist in handling of publicity. education and extension activities. Assist, provide back-up support and appropriately gap-fill in the functions of Field Project Officers as it may be required from time to time.
  
• Facilitate. supervise and follow up implementation of field activities financed by the Fund.
  
• Assist in identifying, preparing, appraising and reviewing proposals for funding by the Endowment Fund.
  
• Assist in developing and facilitating relevant training and out-reach programmes in order to build the capacity of EAMCEF and stakeholders.
  including proper handling and management of IT equipment, software and operating systems.
  
• Assist in developing, updating and operationalization of the Programme contents of the Strategic documents of the EAMCEF.
  
• Doing any other activity as may be instructed by the Executive Director and other Senior Staff from time to time.
  

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Advanced Diploma or a Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Information and Communication Management, Marketing, Project Planning and Management or related field from recognized and reputable higher learning institutions.
  
• Formal training and excellent skills and knowledge in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
  
• At least one (1 ) year of practical experience in marketing/outreach activities from similar Institutions/programmes/projects.
  
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team and capacity to establish and manage partnerships.
  
• Strong background in conservation, socio-economic development, planning and engaging.
  
• Good writing, presentation and communication skills