JOB VACANCIES AT DAI Global LLC
Public Outreach and Communications Specialist
Application deadline
9. Mar
Location
Iringa Mjini
Iringa
Description
BACKGROUND:
DAI Global LLC, is implementing the Feed the Future Tanzania Land Tenure Assistance activity (LTA) funded by the USAID, based in Iringa. This four-year project will assist 41 villages in Iringa and Mbeya Districts to register land ownership by issuing CCROs, support village land use planning efforts and increase local understanding of land use and land rights.
To accomplish the project objectives, DAI Global LLC, Feed the Future Tanzania Land Tenure Assistance (LTA) seeks to recruit a committed and dedicated candidate to fill the position of Public Outreach and Communications Specialist.
PURPOSE:
The Public Outreach and Communications Specialist will be responsible for implementation of the LTA Communications Plan. The Specialist will assist in the planning, development, design and production or manage the production of LTA communications and outreach materials and events as required. The Specialist will deliver LTA communications directly at the village, district, and national level. The Specialist will also train other LTA staff, organizational partners, and public officials in the use and delivery of LTA produced communications and outreach materials. These will include but not be limited to: public meetings; large and small group trainings; informational materials such as posters, banners, and brochures; communications campaigns using radio, television, newspaper and social media; and creative communication methods such as community theater, music, etc. The Public Outreach and Communications Specialist will work closely with the Chief of Party and the Land Administration Specialist to receive technical inputs for developing outreach and communications messages and materials.
OBJECTIVE AND DUTIES:
The Public Outreach and Communications Specialist will be responsible for:
i. Implementation of the LTA Communications Plan, and updating/revising the Plan as needed
ii. Assist in the Development of the project Communications Workplan based on the LTA Communications Plan and the LTA Workplan, defining specific communication and outreach materials required, and the timeline for producing and delivering
iii. Working closely with Chief of Party and Land Administration Specialist to develop key messages for various stakeholder groups and outreach/communication activities
iv. Develop, design and produce or manage the production of all LTA communications and outreach materials and events.
v. Deliver LTA communications directly at the village, district, and national level as required.
vi. Train other LTA staff, organizational partners, and public officials in the use and delivery of LTA produced communications and outreach materials.
vii. Work closely with District Land Administration to ensure that materials produced and methods developed are appropriate for long term sustainable use.
viii. Manage procurement (in compliance with LTA policies and in close collaboration with LTA Finance and Operations Manager) of all support services for outreach and communications. This may include printing, translating or other production of LTA designed materials, or outsourcing the design and development of materials such as theater, music, cartoon, posters, event management, etc.
ix. Conduct surveys which gauge effectiveness of communication tools and methods for each stakeholder group, and collaborate with key stakeholders to refine and revise materials and methods to improve effectiveness
x. Collect and enter data for LTA contractual performance indicators that relate to the effectiveness of communication tools and methods (including training).
xi. Other duties as assigned by Chief of Party to assist in the implementation of LTA activities
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum 3 years prior relevant professional experience
• Bachelor degree in communications, media, rural development, or other relevant field
• Prior management experience required, including strategic communications planning
• Experience with field communications in villages/communities
• Excellent spoken and written English and Swahili
• Previous experience working on USAID projects is preferable
OBJECTIVES AND DUTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor degree in relevant field
• Minimum 2 years prior professional experience
• Experience of working on the projects under USAID is an added advantage
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Discipline and punctuality
• Strong sense of client service
• Have a solid understanding of the Project and its scope of work
• Strong understanding of the local area, places and culture
• Possess understanding vehicle operating systems
• No history of accidents.
• Have a nil police record.
• Good spoken and written English and Swahili
Submit your updated CV and cover letter to: LTArecruitment@dai.com with the subject line “ “Field Assistant and Driver”DAI Global LLC, is implementing the Feed the Future Tanzania Land Tenure Assistance activity (LTA) funded by the USAID, based in Iringa. This four-year project will assist 41 villages in Iringa and Mbeya Districts to register land ownership by issuing CCROs, support village land use planning efforts and increase local understanding of land use and land rights.
To accomplish the project objectives, DAI Global LLC, Feed the Future Tanzania Land Tenure Assistance (LTA) seeks to recruit a committed and dedicated candidate to fill the position of Public Outreach and Communications Specialist.
PURPOSE:
The Public Outreach and Communications Specialist will be responsible for implementation of the LTA Communications Plan. The Specialist will assist in the planning, development, design and production or manage the production of LTA communications and outreach materials and events as required. The Specialist will deliver LTA communications directly at the village, district, and national level. The Specialist will also train other LTA staff, organizational partners, and public officials in the use and delivery of LTA produced communications and outreach materials. These will include but not be limited to: public meetings; large and small group trainings; informational materials such as posters, banners, and brochures; communications campaigns using radio, television, newspaper and social media; and creative communication methods such as community theater, music, etc. The Public Outreach and Communications Specialist will work closely with the Chief of Party and the Land Administration Specialist to receive technical inputs for developing outreach and communications messages and materials.
OBJECTIVE AND DUTIES:
The Public Outreach and Communications Specialist will be responsible for:
i. Implementation of the LTA Communications Plan, and updating/revising the Plan as needed
ii. Assist in the Development of the project Communications Workplan based on the LTA Communications Plan and the LTA Workplan, defining specific communication and outreach materials required, and the timeline for producing and delivering
iii. Working closely with Chief of Party and Land Administration Specialist to develop key messages for various stakeholder groups and outreach/communication activities
iv. Develop, design and produce or manage the production of all LTA communications and outreach materials and events.
v. Deliver LTA communications directly at the village, district, and national level as required.
vi. Train other LTA staff, organizational partners, and public officials in the use and delivery of LTA produced communications and outreach materials.
vii. Work closely with District Land Administration to ensure that materials produced and methods developed are appropriate for long term sustainable use.
viii. Manage procurement (in compliance with LTA policies and in close collaboration with LTA Finance and Operations Manager) of all support services for outreach and communications. This may include printing, translating or other production of LTA designed materials, or outsourcing the design and development of materials such as theater, music, cartoon, posters, event management, etc.
ix. Conduct surveys which gauge effectiveness of communication tools and methods for each stakeholder group, and collaborate with key stakeholders to refine and revise materials and methods to improve effectiveness
x. Collect and enter data for LTA contractual performance indicators that relate to the effectiveness of communication tools and methods (including training).
xi. Other duties as assigned by Chief of Party to assist in the implementation of LTA activities
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum 3 years prior relevant professional experience
• Bachelor degree in communications, media, rural development, or other relevant field
• Prior management experience required, including strategic communications planning
• Experience with field communications in villages/communities
• Excellent spoken and written English and Swahili
• Previous experience working on USAID projects is preferable
Field Assistant and Driver
OBJECTIVES AND DUTIES:
The Field Assistant and Driver will perform the following functions but not limited to:
• Routine maintenance and care of office vehicles including but not limited to minor routine repairs.
• Drive office vehicles safely and chauffeur office staff, official visitors and guests to official destinations.
• Takes careful note of all available information concerning street conditions,
effective routes and locations.
• Assists in the transport of goods.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness. Regularly cleans inside and outside the
office vehicle. Wash car when it is required and advised.
• Checks oil, water, brakes and clutch fluids on a daily basis; tire
pressures, battery water, and overall vehicle condition on regular basis
and every 5000 km whichever comes first, tests lights, brakes, bodywork
for dents, etc.
• Is responsible for accuracy of project vehicle documents and its care,
keeps vehicle logbook updated on a daily basis and registers each
monthly check and maintenance/repair works required.
• Reports the need for maintenance and undertakes minor repairs.
• Report any emergency or incidents immediately. Immediately reports any
involvement of the project/office vehicle in any, even minor accidents,
or any damage or theft of equipment from the vehicle.
• If there is no outside driving activity, s/he stands by in the office,
supports other colleagues on need basis, and does other office work as
assigned by supervisor.
• Support the Field Program Director in implementation of training and land registration activities in the field
• Complete supplementary data collection questionnaire (in coordination
with demarcation/ adjudication work) with claimants in the field
• Train and supervise village communications assistants to complete the
supplementary data collection questionnaire with claimants in the field
• Support the Field Program Director to track the registration and processing of CCROs
• Support the Field Program Director on the training of trainers for extension of MAST to target villages
• Collect monitoring and evaluation data and enter to TAMIS
• Other duties as assigned to assist in the implementation of LTA field activities
QUALIFICATIONS:• Bachelor degree in relevant field
• Minimum 2 years prior professional experience
• Experience of working on the projects under USAID is an added advantage
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Discipline and punctuality
• Strong sense of client service
• Have a solid understanding of the Project and its scope of work
• Strong understanding of the local area, places and culture
• Possess understanding vehicle operating systems
• No history of accidents.
• Have a nil police record.
• Good spoken and written English and Swahili
APPLICATION INSTRUCTION
Deadline for application is: March 9, 2018
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 5 days after the closing date.
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