Associate Communication, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at MARKUP II Tanzania

Leading the operations of the Programme
Coordination Unit (PCU) based at the EAC Secretariat in Arusha, and
supporting all operations in close cooperation with the Director General
Customs and Trade, the outputs expected from this job are:
•
To coordinate the overall MARKUP II programme Arusha-based operations
in order to reach its overall and specific objectives in close
cooperation with the EAC Secretariat.
• To ensure that the PCU is
well and transparently managed by providing the required managerial,
technical and administrative support to coordinate and implement
programme activities at the regional and national levels in an effective
manner.

The Associate Communication, Monitoring and Evaluation
Officer will assume full responsibility for the effective field-based
delivery of the MARKUP II Programme communication, monitoring and
evaluation needs within a results-based management framework. To this
end, s/he will support the work of ITC’s regional/national
implementation units established in Arusha and Partner States and work
in close cooperation with the MARKUP II Officers based in Geneva and
colleagues in the EAC’s member states.

FUNCTIONS
Under
the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator and the general
guidance of the Senior Programme Officer (MARKUP II) based in Geneva,
Office for Africa, Division of Country Programmes (DCP) and in close
collaboration with other project team members, the Associate
Communication, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer may be responsible for
the following duties:

Monitoring and Evaluation:
•
Participate in the implementation of MARKUP II M&E Framework and
System in line with ITC’s official requirements and as per the donor’s
needs.
• Assist in elaboration of annual work plans and implement
planned activities for M&E and support compliance with ITC’s
Evaluation Unit requirements.
• Support the coordination team, EAC
and EU in conducting verification missions; and midterm and final
evaluation(s) of MARKUP II, when required and as per the requirements.
•
Facilitate the learning and exchange of good practice among MARKUP II
Partners and key stakeholders and organize information sharing events on
good practice among MARKUP II partners and key stakeholders.
•
Advise in the recruitment and supervision of external experts in charge
of monitoring, evaluation as required in the workplan.
• Perform any other monitoring and evaluation tasks at the request of management Communication and Visibility:
•
Participate in the implementation of the Communications and Visibility
Plan, as per the approved Action Document and operate in close
cooperation with ITC staff in HQ.
• Provide inputs in the
conceptualization process of media campaigns, press releases,
newsletters, brochures, twitter feeds and other communication and
visibility materials. This includes the Web site, social media, official
events, and ad-hoc communications needs.
• Collaborate with the EAC
Secretariat Communications to align MARKUP II with the EAC’s needs and
official guidelines including leveraging EACS’s communication /
dissemination channels.
• Compile information packs for general and specific purposes and ensure distribution to target groups
• Support the project in identifying and undertake flagship communication campaigns.
•
Convene regular physical and virtual meetings of MARKUP II
Communications Working Groups, take the Minutes; follow up onon the
implementation of the agreed recommendations and requests.
• Perform any other communication and visibility tasks at the request of management.

RECRUITMENT QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum education and qualifications (level and field of study)

• Advanced
  university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communication,
  journalism, international relations, public administration or related
  field.
• A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
  in the specified fields of studies with two (2) additional years of
  relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced
  university degree.

Minimum experience (nature, length and field of experience)

• A
  minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience in public
  information, journalism, international relations, public administration
  or related area..
• Experience in monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
• Experience in project or programme management.

Minimum language requirement

• Advanced knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of French and Swahili desirable.

Critical job-specific competencies
Professionalism:
Knowledge of regional trade integration issues, value chain support,
trade policy and facilitation, export promotion and market access
desirable. Knowledge of value chain enhancement, trade promotion,
regional integration, trade finance and investment, quality and standard
issues desirable. Familiarity with the REC/UN system and EU reporting
requirements desirable. Knowledge of EAC rules, strategy and functioning
desirable. Computer literacy (Microsoft Suite). Shows pride in work and
in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of
subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments,
observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional
rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with
difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

Communication:
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly
interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks
questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way
communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match
audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping
people informed.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all
responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one
has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards;
operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules;
supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for
delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own
shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For
information on how to apply please click here. Applicants will be
contacted only if they are under serious consideration. Applications
received after the deadline will not be accepted.
[1] Applicants
must be authorized to work in the duty station where the position is
located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are
responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the
duty station.
Application period 23 May to 16 June 2024.