Junior Non-Key Expert for Communication at DAI Global LLC Tanzania

Junior Non-Key Expert for Communication at DAI Global LLC Tanzania October 2024

City/Country Location Details Dodoma/Tanzania
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type Consulting
Job Description
For Project: Technical Assistance for support implementation of Green and Smart Cities SASA programme in Tanzania

The
consultancy contract for Technical Assistance (TA) supports the
implementation of the Green and Smart Cities SASA programme. Among the
objectives of the Green and Smart Cities SASA include (1) promotion of
enabling urban environment and enhancing local revenue mobilization and
inclusive urban economic development, (2) strengthening urban resilience
and public services to urban poor communities and (3) stimulating a
sustainable local economy in the selected cities, creating economic
opportunities especially for women and youth.

DAI is looking to recruit Junior Non-Key Expert for Communication
Description of the Assignment
As
part of TA workplan it’s envisaged that a Junior Non-Key Expert (JNKE)
is to be recruited who will contribute to achieve the results under the
A.PM4: Preparation and implementation of communication and visibility
activities.

In line with the strategic approach of the TA, a
communication and visibility plan was developed during the inception
phase. Its main goal is to create awareness and visibility of the
efforts of the project partners that are implementing projects under the
Green and Smart Cities SASA Programme in Tanzania (SASA). In
this assignment, the selected expert will review and update the SASA
Communication and Visibility Plan, adjust it based on program needs, and
implement it in coordination with the key stakeholders:
• Primary beneficiaries of the SASA program – PORALG and LGAs
• SASA program implementing partners – GIZ, AFD, Enabel, DAI
• EU Delegation to Tanzania and EU Member States

For
this purpose, a workshop with project partners can be organized where
the present Communication and Visibility Plan can be reviewed, changes
agreed and then an updated document prepared. Aligning the communication
efforts of the implementing partners through a program level visibility
and communication plan will result in consistent communication about
the objectives and activities of the SASA program and is fully aligned
with Specific Objective 3 of the TA TOR, to support implementation of
the SASA program. To achieve this, several activities have been
envisaged as part of the plan to promote SASA activities and communicate
achievements to the broad public.

Furthermore, developing and
promoting a common branding for the SASA program will ensure consistent
communication and messaging from the different implementing partners,
while at the same time allowing for the unique visibility needs of the
partners and organizations. Initial branding visuals for SASA have been
already developed and will be used to produce additional communication
and visibility materials for the entire programme. These materials will
be mandatory for all events organized under the programme. Some revision
of initial visuals will be needed for new events and activities as they
are developed.

The communication and visibility plan will include the following activities:

• Organize and conduct a workshop with implementing partners and EUD to
  review, update and agree on a revised Communication and Visibility Plan.
  Deliver the final document as base and leading document for the
  assignment.
• Prepare and maintain an up-to-date comprehensive
  program event and activity calendar based on inputs from implementing
  partners. This calendar will be used to plan and follow-up communication
  and visibility activities during the SASA program.
• Prepare and
  disseminate a SASA newsletter on a quarterly basis with brief news in
  flash texts with information from past events or progress achieved by
  partners.
• Develop and disseminate a programme brochure which
  will include information about the whole SASA Programme, with
  descriptive sections for each of the components and information about
  the planned activities. The brochure will be used to raise awareness
  about the entire SASA Programme.
• Prepare SASA branding stationary using agreed visuals and propose other visibility items to be used in programme activities.
• Support
  the PORALG website for SASA communications. The expert will engage with
  PORALG, and after authorization – with the person who is maintaining
  the PORALG website to support PORALG with modernization and update of
  its website to effectively promote awareness of SASA activities.

The
output of this assignment will be a revised/updated communication and
visibility plan, a comprehensive set of communication and visibility
activities and outputs developed to support the communication and
visibility plan, the overall SASA Program and specific communication
needs.

Required Candidate Qualifications
Qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, social sciences, human resources, or related field
• Professional skills and the ability to produce concise reports in English.
• Excellent speaking and writing ability in English. Knowledge of Swahili will be considered as an advantage.

General professional experience:

• At least 5 years of professional experience in related field.
• Very good computer skills, and ability to summarize data and present reports on media coverage, programme outputs and outcomes.

Specific professional experience:

• Experience in reporting on donor-funded projects.
• Excellent
  writing skills – he/she must be able to communicate complex information
  in a lively, accurate and readable manner in a variety of formats,
  including press releases, magazine articles, newsletters, websites.
• Experience in designing and working on public relation campaign implementation would be an advantage.

Location and Duration: The assignment will be performed in
Tanzania. Base of operations will be Dodoma with expected travels to
concerned LGAs – Mwanza, Tanga and Ilemela, and Dar es Salaam.

Input: 94 working days in the period of implementation: ASAP /till the end of the project implementation in May 2026
Interested candidates shall send their CV and cover letter in English ASAP no later than 31 October 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!