New Jobs and Volunteering Opportunities at Media Council of Tanzania

As
part of the implementation of its Strategy, MCT would like to recruit
competent Tanzanians to fill several vacancies. The available positions
include Programme Manager, Senior Finance Volunteer, and M&E
Volunteer.

New Jobs and Volunteering Opportunities at MCT December 2024

Programme Manager
Job Description
Overall Responsibility:
This is a Senior Managerial position. Reporting to the Executive
Secretary, the Programme Manager shall oversee Programme implementation,
leading the team in implementing MCT activities such as advocacy,
mediation and arbitration, media monitoring, and press freedom violation
register, as well as projects for specific outputs.

Job Type: Full-time
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee
  and ensure the implementation of programme activities of the Council as
  per Programme Strategy and approved Annual work plans.
• Provide support to the Executive Secretary (ES) in handling complaints brought against media outlets at Secretariat level.
• Assist the Executive Secretary in identifying, developing, and maintaining useful networks.
• Assist the Executive Secretary in fundraising for Council activities and sustainability.
• Take lead in research and development activities.
• Take lead in Council advocacy activities.
• Develop and implement a communication strategy.
• Ensure Code of Ethics for media professionals is up to date.
• Identify problems and any irregularities in the process of implementing programme activities and advise the ES accordingly.
• Participate in and give quality input to Management Team and Tender Board deliberations.
• Liaise with MCT Zanzibar office to ensure effective and timely implementation of Programme activities on the Isles.
• Supervise and mentor programme officers, other staff, volunteers, and interns as required.
• Prepare departmental plans and budgets and participate in Council planning, review, and budget process.
• Ensure the work of contracted programme consultants, contributors, and editors is of high quality and standards.
• Prepare analyses on policies and media laws.
• Provide
  technical backstopping to Government officials, MPs, MHRs, and relevant
  House Standing Committees on matters related to MCT agenda.
• Liaise with stakeholders in the media sector and with all those involved in the media sector for relevant interventions.
• Oversee
  the usage of NACTE validated standardized journalism curricula and
  benchmarks for certificate, advanced certificate, and diploma levels
  (NTA levels 4 – 6).
• Oversee preparation and production of annual State of the Media Report.
• Write activity reports and keep records of the same.

Key Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with 8 years of experience in
  journalism, mass communication, laws, or relevant social sciences. A
  relevant Masters degree would be an added advantage.

Competencies:

• In-depth understanding of media self-regulation, press freedom, and freedom of expression issues.
• Broad knowledge of the Tanzania media sector dynamics.
• Strong managerial and administrative skills.
• Proven experience and competence in advocacy work.
• Ability to lead in a participatory, roll-up-your sleeves manner.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Solid communication skills, both written and oral, in English and Kiswahili, and ability to produce concise reports.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Results-oriented.
• Ability to proactively work independently with minimum supervision and as an effective team member.

Senior Finance Volunteer
Job Description
Reports to: Executive Secretary
Job Type: Full-time
Overall Responsibility:
Ensure that accounting and financial management of MCT’s operations are
in strict compliance with MCT financial policies, regulations,
procedures, donor agreements, IFRSs/IPSAs, and best practices. Provide
quality and timely advice on matters of finance and financial management
and provide timely and accurate financial and management reports.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide technical advice to the team on the preparation of the plans and budgets for optimal use of resources.
• Assist in developing project budgets and fundraising.
• Oversee preparations of financial reports and submit to the Executive Secretary.
• Review and prepare Financial Management Reports, including monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual financial reports.
• Ensure compliance of MCT with laws and regulations relating to tax as well as other statutory authorities.
• Periodically review operations of the accounting package and ensure all information is input accurately on a daily basis.
• Ensure financial documents are aligned to practice, market completeness, and compliance with applicable policies and laws.
• Ensure financial documents are kept and are in compliance with MCT’s financial policies.
• Communicate financial policies and procedures to all staff and ensure they are properly implemented and adhered to.
• Interpret
  the Programme Strategy and link it to the Strategic Budget as well as
  linking Annual Work Plans to Annual Budgets and provide strategic advice
  on implementation.
• Prepare quarterly reports on the implementation of resource mobilization work plans for consideration by management.
• Liaise with tax and other authorities whenever necessary.
• Review
  donor reports and ensure submission is done within the context of the
  Memorandum of Understanding and Bilateral Agreements.
• Review and approve bank reconciliation statements.
• Liaise with external auditors to ensure smooth audits on MCT Finances.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Executive Secretary.

Volunteer Qualifications: