iAGRI Communications Manager Job in Morogoro, Tanzania

iAGRI Communications Manager

The Innovative Agricultural Research Initiative (iAGRJ), an USAID-funded project based at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) in Morogoro, Tanzania is seeking a full-time Communications Manager.

General Responsibilities
 

The main duties and responsibilities of the iAGRI Communications manager will be to implement and regularly update the iAGRI communications plan, engaging a variety of international stakeholders.

This will include producing content for a variety of audiences and communications channels, including authored articles, blogs, brochures, newsletters, new releases, reports, web stories, videos, photos and social media. 

The iAGRI Communications Manager will be tasked with identifying new communication channels and creating relationships with local, regional and international media to promote iAGRI project goals.

The iAGRI Communications Manager will also oversee the redesign of the iAGRI website and serve as an adviser to the redesign of the SUA website.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Creative, dynamic and forward thinking individual
• Innovative - able to identify new opportunities and make them happen
• Concise communicator who is able to easily clarify complex issues, benefits and calls to action to various stakeholders
• Ability to develop and execute marketing communications targeting multiple audiences
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Managing websites, including management of design and developer staff
• Analytical capabilities to measure performance and weigh tradeoffs
• Problem solving and project management skills, with ability to balance competing project and resource demands
• Cross-cultural interaction across language barriers
• Team player who can work independently

Required Qualifications / Experience

• Masters degree in communications, marketing, public relations or a related field required
• 5 years of solid marketing communications experience, preferably in the public or non-profit sector
• Experienced writer for a variety of mediums, including brochures, blogs, newsletters, reports, websites and social media
• Strong project management skills, effectively managing projects without direct authority and working across multiple teams
• Demonstrated proficiency in creating and implementing a communications plan
• English language fluency required, Swahili language skills a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Desired Qualifications/Experience

• Experience in website design management and website maintenance
• Familiarity with open source content management systems like Joomla or WordPress (experience with coding in these systems is a plus)
• Practiced photographer with experience using editing software
• Experience in coaching, training and mentoring junior communications staff
• Proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere

How to Apply
 

To apply for this opportunity, please send a cover letter, CV or résumé, three samples of your writing and salary history to alvis@iagri.org by June 20, 2014.
 

Applications submitted without samples of your writing will not be considered.

East African nationals are strongly encouraged to apply

Closing Date: June 20, 2014

Position Information: This position will be hired on an annual contract, with possibility of renewal. A competitive salary and benefits package, including a housing stipend and insurance, will be offered to the successful candidate.

Relocation assistance may also be available.

This position is located in Morogoro, Tanzania.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted