Communications/Public relations Jobs at Ifakara Health Institute (IHI), BBC Media Action, Service, Health, and Development for People living with HIV/AIDS.SHDEPHA+ and Catholic Relief Services

JOB DETAILS:
Knowledge Management and Communication Officer

Reports To: MEL Director – PMI | TMSA

Duties and Responsibilities
Oversees TMSA BS & MP implementation: the Officer will oversee the implementation of the PMI | TMSA BS & MP to ensure that the branding objectives of the Activity are properly planned, implemented, evaluated and reported. Key responsibilities include:
• Raise the profile of PMI | TMSA by contributing to and supporting relations through the media.
• Manage media relations, government relations, corporate publications and internal communications.
• Lead internal communication efforts including developing, implementing and maintaining approved branding and marking guidelines as per PMI | TMSA BS & MP.

Coordinates branding and publicity: the Officer will coordinate all branding and publicity initiatives; advise the project leadership and the entire PMI | TMSA team technically on branding and publicity matters such as media engagements, and press conferences. Key responsibilities include:
• Write and edit news and success stories, press releases, social media or other content for publicity of corporate and public health events/campaigns.
• Produce communication materials, such as newsletters, brochures, flyers, and ads to follow through from copywriting, editing, translation, and design to production.
• Work with external writers, designers, photographers, production houses and agencies in designing and production of communication materials.
• Develop and maintain a PMI | TMSA photo and video library for use across a range of communication activities.
• Provide support to the management in writing or translation work when necessary

Supports implementation of the Activity’s learning and knowledge management: the Officer will support implementation of the TMSA learning and knowledge management through proper documentation, packaging and dissemination of project achievements for various audiences. The Officer shall prepare policy briefs, and success stories, and manage blogs/website and social media engagements. S/he will as well support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports.

Qualification and Experience
• A first degree in any of these fields: mass communication, journalism, and public relations. A master’s degree will be an added advantage
• The position requires someone with a mixed skill set i.e., corporate communications, journalism, and PR.
• Three-year of previous experiences of successfully accomplishing similar duties.
• Writing and editing skills are essential and will be strictly checked and tested.
• Knowledge of design and programming software such as Photoshop is essential.
• Those who previously held a similar position or successfully accomplished duties on USAID-funded projects will have added advantage.

Skills and Competencies
• Fluent in the English and Swahili languages.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conveniently apply social media and interactive email applications.
• Capable of building and sustaining relationships with staff at all levels.
• Organized, time-conscious and have the ability to deliver even under tight deadlines.
• Professional attitude with the highest level of integrity.
• Result-oriented.

Remuneration
• An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates as per IHI salary scales.

Equal Opportunity
• IHI is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit intentional biases or discrimination and harassment of any kind at the work place and during recruitment. All employment decisions are based solely on job requirements and individual qualifications, and our recruitment process is governed by the labour laws of Tanzania.


JOB DETAILS:
Mentor/producer-presenter

Main duties:
• To develop and deliver the partner training and capacity-building elements of BBC Media Action’s Responsible Parenting and Family Care project (RPFC) to reach the highest standards in terms of quality, effectiveness, impact and relevance, meeting objectives clearly defined in the project proposal.
• To be the voice of a potential national radio show, presenting the programme in an engaging style that appeals to existing audiences and attracts new listeners.
• Planning, scripting, producing and editing programme items and full editions of the programme.
• To work with the senior trainer mentor and partnerships development manager to design a formal and on the job production guide for partner radios and to independently deliver these trainings to radio producers at assigned partner stations. This document will guide the entire period of mentorship and serve as a frame of reference for evaluating the trainer/mentor’s performance.
• To deliver a series of training workshops and events, using agreed training guide.
• To deliver one-to-one mentoring to young reporters and journalists at assigned partner organisations. The trainer/mentor will provide constructive feedback at the end of each assignment.
• To work closely with senior producers and project team to develop topics and create its work plan ready for production.
• To plan, arrange and conduct field interviews for the national programme.
• To work closely with radio partner producers on all aspects of training and programme production to ensure maximum ownership.
• To ensure that findings from research and audience feedback are used to refine and improve projects outputs.
• To ensure all project activities meet BBC standards, as well as delivering the projects development objectives.
• To provide technical linkages between NGO experts and local radio partners in development of radio products and manage relationships between both.
• Understand and comply with the Safeguarding Policy and the Staff Code of Conduct.
• Participate in relevant mandatory training on safeguarding and respect at work.
• Report any safeguarding concerns immediately, either to the Country Director, or using the Whistleblowing Policy
• Perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned under the role.

Required skills, knowledge, and experience:
• A minimum qualification of Diploma in Journalism or Mass Communication.
• Fluent in Swahili with ability to deliver trainings and write reports.
• Good English language skills are an added advantage.
• Strong editorial judgment and substantial radio production experience within Tanzania is essential.
• Experience in training journalists is an added advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to work in teams.
• Strong understanding of and commitment towards BBC editorial values.
• Strong understanding of the role of media and communication in development.


JOB DETAILS:
• The Community Engagement Officer under SHDEPHA+ will work in collaboration with Biomedical technical officer at regional levels and community in respective Council to implement HIV prevention program targeting population at risk, KVP, Vulnerable Adolescent Girls and Young women female sex workers, she/he will monitor the implementation of the SBCC, structural and gender activities in compliance with the overall regional work plan.
• She/he will play a key role in ensuring that the Community activities (SBCC, structural and gender activities) are conducted according to the National standards and EpiC standard operating procedures, and that beneficiaries receive quality services; she/he will also play a crucial role in supervising and building the capacity of Peer Educators, Navigators and mobilizers for effective and efficiently implementation of activities during outreach activities (mobile testing and moonlight approaches) for HTS provision. She will be managing all community activities through conducting progress review meetings in monthly basis with all peers (educators, mobilizers, navigators) and health care providers. She/he will be coordinating the case management team with health facilities and community for continuum of care. Also, will be responsible in monitoring Gender based/Intimate partners Violence cases includes status of referral and linkages. The Community Engagement Officer will report to the Project Coordinator

Main Accountabilities and Responsibilities;
A: Community Engagement
• Supervising and managing all peers (educators, mobilizers, navigators), by making sure community activities are well planned and implemented to facilitate Comprehensive HIV service provision (HTS, PrEP, HIVST, TB, GBV and Family planning)
• Supervision of HTS service including mobile testing, self-testing, and index testing to reach key population.
• Supporting Peer (Educators mobilizers, navigators) to roll out SBCC Training among in respective community.
• Supporting Peer (educators, mobilizers, navigators) during Community works including demand creation, group education, individual education, outreach services for both moonlight and mobile testing and client’s referrals and linkages.
• Supervising and supporting formation of PrEP groups in the project by making sure groups are managed by the team members for sustainability in working area.
• Supervising and monitoring community activities that includes SBCC activities to ensure Peer (educators, mobilizers, navigators) have all required tools etc.
• Work in collaborative with LGA’s in managing community engagement portfolio.
• Coordinate and support the Peers (educators, mobilizers, navigators) to implement and monitor the timely implementation of comprehensive HIV services and provision of friendly services to all KVP clients
• Manage peer educators and peer navigator to ensure proper planning and implementation of community engagement related activities like demand creation, group, and individual education sessions.
• Support PEs to ensure that vulnerability index tool administered and filed for all AGYW enrolled in the project.
• Support establishment of case management team in conjunction with health facility.
• Work with project and district officials to facilitate community engagement trainings to, peer educators and navigators and other relevant training required.
• Support integration of HTS with other biomedical and behavioural intervention to key population

B: Networking;
• Establish effective work relationship with other stakeholders and CHMT partners on program activities
• Work with Peers (educators, mobilizers, navigators) to identify and link KVP clients to other implementing partners for psychosocial support.
• Work collaboratively with other project team members to ensure necessary program planning, development, and management activities function smoothly and efficiently and in an integrated manner

C: Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Reporting;
• Prepare monthly and weekly route plan for the project to reach targeted population. Prepare document experiences, briefs, and success stories
• Monitor Peers (educators, mobilizers, navigators) and Providers implement plans and progress of community engagement portfolio as per project targets
• Provide weekly update and monthly report to Project Coordinator.
• Conducting weekly performance for Peer (educators, mobilizers, navigators) to assess performance and share area of improvement.
• Working closely with the Data Manager to evaluate data and program progress.
• Conduct monthly meetings with Providers, Peer (educators, mobilizers, and navigators) to share progress in a specific month and plan for the next month.

Qualifications and other requirements specific to the role;
• Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work or other related degree required, 3 to 5 years of relevant experience working with KVP at the community level
• Knowledge of health and development programs in Tanzania including familiarity with the national KVP, youth and gender guidelines, standards and protocols.
• Experience in programs serving KVP and addressing gender norms. Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and sound understanding of the needs of KVP and other vulnerable groups.
• Experience in working with LGA, NGOs, CBOs and health facilities to implement public health projects, especially those working with vulnerable populations.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication.
• Well-developed computer skills.


JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary:
• The Regional Ethics Officer- Fraud will lead fraud investigations and special audits and ensure all key steps in the investigative process are followed. S/he will coordinate and provide technical support to the Regions, Country Programs (CPs) and partners on fraud prevention, detection and response.
• Responsibilities

Roles and Key Responsibilities:
• Lead investigations and ensure key steps throughout the investigative process, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, follow up and case closure, are performed in line with supervisor’s guidance, CRS Fraud Allegation Management Procedures, CRS Policies, local laws and donor regulations
• Oversee the development of Scope of Works (SoWs) and investigation plans including test procedures and tools for investigations and special audits.
• Undertake investigations & reviews into allegations of violations of policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and applicable rules and regulations.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and ad hoc briefs on assigned investigations and, based on analysis and findings, make recommendations for corrective actions and improved controls, and efficiency of CRS’ operations.
• Serve as focal point to CP leadership and partner/sub-recipient (SR) teams, providing technical support, remotely and on-site, to enable fraud prevention and detection and response and assess capacity of the country programs and partners to prevent, detect, respond to allegations and to take appropriate actions.
• Advise the development and implementation of standards and tools, including prevention, detection and response processes to fraud, guidelines, reporting formats and how to incorporate such standards into relevant CRS business practices.
• Lead fraud training and capacity strengthening activities with CP staff and partners; identifying partner capacity/knowledge/skills gaps &conduct trainings and workshops
• Coach and mentor CP and partner staff during investigations, development & design of preventive measures.
• Collect data, analyze and carry out research to flag systemic and operational weaknesses contributing to fraud, corruption and other malpractice and share lessons learned and best practices.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and ad hoc briefs on investigations and, based on analysis and findings, make recommendations for corrective actions, improved controls and efficiency of CRS operations.

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related discipline required. Master’s degree preferred
• CIA, CFE or CPA or similar qualification required.
• Minimum of 10 or more years related work experience, ideally with an international organization. At least 5 of these years in audit, financial reviews, fund agent and/or investigation assignments.
• Knowledge of and experience working with USG, DFID, and other major public donors
• Knowledge of CRS’ accounting systems, policies & procedures (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (SKAs
• Strong relationship management skills with ability to influence and get buy-in from people not under direct supervision and to work with individuals in diverse geographical and cultural settings.
• Good strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Capability of working proactively and independently
• Receptiveness to constructive criticism and differences of opinion

• Required Languages - Fluency in written and spoken English, knowledge of French is an asset
• Travel - Willingness and ability to travel (approx. 40%)

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
• These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Key Working Relationships:
• Internal: Ethics Unit Colleagues, DRDs MQ, Country Representatives; HoOPs, HOPs, Internal Audit.
• External; Partner staff, ethics staff in other NGOs, donor staff (as appropriate).