Program Coordinator: Communication and Community Outreach
JOB TITLE: Program Officer, Communication and Community Outreach
RESPONSIBLE TO: Program Coordinator: Communication and Community Outreach
LOCATION: Dar es Salaam
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: AGPAHI is a service oriented national Organization working to improve Children and families’ health by eliminating pediatric HIV & AIDS through capacity building, advocacy, community outreach, service linkages, research, prevention and treatment.
It works in partnership to create and implement innovative solutions for improved healthcare. Thus, AGPAHI is looking to recruit a Program Officer to provide support in communication and community outreach initiatives that builds awareness to the program/stakeholders. He/she will have to inform the mass about the importance and availability of services to prevent and treat pediatric AIDS and support scale-up and increase utilization of these services.
He/she will work closely with the Program Coordinator communication and community outreach to identify program opportunities, address key obstacles through advocacy and provide technical guidance on program documentation.
Major duties and responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Program Coordinator, implement and update the communication and outreach strategies for AGPAHI programs
Support in the preparation of annual work plans and budget for the Communication and Outreach activities.
Support AGPAHI’s technical team in relation to communication and communityoutreach activities.
Prepare quarterly narrative reports against the costed work plan and performance indicators on communication and community outreach activities.
Monitor effectively on progress of organization’s communication and community outreach strategies and program activities.
Manage project partnership with partners and other projects that will emerge related to communication and outreach supported by AGPAHI.
Under the guidance of the Program Coordinator, liaison the program with advocacy agendas to be cascaded to other stakeholders and air out views for change.
Main roles under communication:
Work with relevant media houses to increase awareness and education on HIV and AI
Develop and maintain Organization media portfolio to provide coverage on AGPAHI work in the lake zone.
Support in coordinating the production and airing of radio programs.
In collaboration with Program Officers/Sub guarantees at program level, Support the production and dissemination of Information, education and Communication (IEC) materials.
Support in the preparation of site briefs and speeches for senior AGPAHI officers for high level events.
In collaboration with the team, plan and support coordination of events and ceremonies at the field (e.g. CTC inaugurations, vehicle/equipment handover events, Children camp etc.)
Ensure that all IEC materials conform to the donor, AGPAHI and other partner’s branding guidelines.
Field travels to document programs success stories and best practices and share with partners through various media.
Support the management of AGPAHI website by conducting the following specific tasks:
Edit content to ensure that the information is accurate with suitable images as per AGPAHI guidelines.
Constant review the information already placed into the website and maintains existing content.
Maintain the Organization blog to ensure that it is always updated, ost news and respond to readers’ comments.
Ensure that all content intended for publication on the website/blog is in compliance with the Organization mission and vision.
Ensure creativity by designing visual and interactive presentation of content on the web.
Moderate number of visitors visiting the website for Quality Improvement purposes.
Ensure that videos and images uploaded on the website/blog that involves vulnerable audiences are treated with caution and due respec
Produces a consistent visual image on website & blog including maintenance of templates.
Main roles under Community Outreach:
Increase mass campaign through community sensitization.
Enhance participation of policy makers to advocate for AGPAHI programs and address identified obstacles for the success of pediatric AIDS elimination.
Work with the community linkages team to understand the work of the districts councils and areas for mutual collaboration.
Support the technical team to identify areas of support and scaling up of community outreach initiatives.
Identify good will ambassadors who can strongly advocate for AGPAHI programs.
Participate in AGPAHI technical team meetings to update technical team on the quarterly activities and get updates from technical team on program implementation.
Participate in external meetings and events as requested, including at local, regional and national levels.
Collaboration and networking with like-minded Organizations in various meetings and/or events.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and experience
A degree in Social Sciences, Law, Mass Communications, journalism or related field.
At least three years of experience in HIV/AIDS Communication and Advocacy programs in Tanzania.
Knowledge and understanding of internet operations and functionality.
Knowledge and understanding of current editing, authoring tools such as Joomla.
Essential skills and knowledge
Quick learner, energetic, independent and self-motivated.
.Excellent journalistic verbal and writing skills - ability to write simply for diverse audiences.
Knowledge of existing in country key players for HIV & AIDS related networks or the willingness to acquire this knowledge quickly.
Experience in working with NGOs.
Team building skills and ability to establish or identify HIV AIDS related networks.
Ability to frequently travel to the field (up to 50%).
Desirable skills and knowledge
Excellent interpersonal skills, high levels of self-motivation and integrity.
Knowledge of Kiswahili language in document translation is an advantage.
Creativity and personal initiative towards program implementation.
Good computer skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders, with proven ability to provide support to communication and advocacy initiatives.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Program Coordinator: Communication and Community Outreach
LOCATION: Dar es Salaam
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: AGPAHI is a service oriented national Organization working to improve Children and families’ health by eliminating pediatric HIV & AIDS through capacity building, advocacy, community outreach, service linkages, research, prevention and treatment.
It works in partnership to create and implement innovative solutions for improved healthcare. Thus, AGPAHI is looking to recruit a Program Officer to provide support in communication and community outreach initiatives that builds awareness to the program/stakeholders. He/she will have to inform the mass about the importance and availability of services to prevent and treat pediatric AIDS and support scale-up and increase utilization of these services.
He/she will work closely with the Program Coordinator communication and community outreach to identify program opportunities, address key obstacles through advocacy and provide technical guidance on program documentation.
Major duties and responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Program Coordinator, implement and update the communication and outreach strategies for AGPAHI programs
Support in the preparation of annual work plans and budget for the Communication and Outreach activities.
Support AGPAHI’s technical team in relation to communication and communityoutreach activities.
Prepare quarterly narrative reports against the costed work plan and performance indicators on communication and community outreach activities.
Monitor effectively on progress of organization’s communication and community outreach strategies and program activities.
Manage project partnership with partners and other projects that will emerge related to communication and outreach supported by AGPAHI.
Under the guidance of the Program Coordinator, liaison the program with advocacy agendas to be cascaded to other stakeholders and air out views for change.
Main roles under communication:
Work with relevant media houses to increase awareness and education on HIV and AI
Develop and maintain Organization media portfolio to provide coverage on AGPAHI work in the lake zone.
Support in coordinating the production and airing of radio programs.
In collaboration with Program Officers/Sub guarantees at program level, Support the production and dissemination of Information, education and Communication (IEC) materials.
Support in the preparation of site briefs and speeches for senior AGPAHI officers for high level events.
In collaboration with the team, plan and support coordination of events and ceremonies at the field (e.g. CTC inaugurations, vehicle/equipment handover events, Children camp etc.)
Ensure that all IEC materials conform to the donor, AGPAHI and other partner’s branding guidelines.
Field travels to document programs success stories and best practices and share with partners through various media.
Support the management of AGPAHI website by conducting the following specific tasks:
Edit content to ensure that the information is accurate with suitable images as per AGPAHI guidelines.
Constant review the information already placed into the website and maintains existing content.
Maintain the Organization blog to ensure that it is always updated, ost news and respond to readers’ comments.
Ensure that all content intended for publication on the website/blog is in compliance with the Organization mission and vision.
Ensure creativity by designing visual and interactive presentation of content on the web.
Moderate number of visitors visiting the website for Quality Improvement purposes.
Ensure that videos and images uploaded on the website/blog that involves vulnerable audiences are treated with caution and due respec
Produces a consistent visual image on website & blog including maintenance of templates.
Main roles under Community Outreach:
Increase mass campaign through community sensitization.
Enhance participation of policy makers to advocate for AGPAHI programs and address identified obstacles for the success of pediatric AIDS elimination.
Work with the community linkages team to understand the work of the districts councils and areas for mutual collaboration.
Support the technical team to identify areas of support and scaling up of community outreach initiatives.
Identify good will ambassadors who can strongly advocate for AGPAHI programs.
Participate in AGPAHI technical team meetings to update technical team on the quarterly activities and get updates from technical team on program implementation.
Participate in external meetings and events as requested, including at local, regional and national levels.
Collaboration and networking with like-minded Organizations in various meetings and/or events.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and experience
A degree in Social Sciences, Law, Mass Communications, journalism or related field.
At least three years of experience in HIV/AIDS Communication and Advocacy programs in Tanzania.
Knowledge and understanding of internet operations and functionality.
Knowledge and understanding of current editing, authoring tools such as Joomla.
Essential skills and knowledge
Quick learner, energetic, independent and self-motivated.
.Excellent journalistic verbal and writing skills - ability to write simply for diverse audiences.
Knowledge of existing in country key players for HIV & AIDS related networks or the willingness to acquire this knowledge quickly.
Experience in working with NGOs.
Team building skills and ability to establish or identify HIV AIDS related networks.
Ability to frequently travel to the field (up to 50%).
Desirable skills and knowledge
Excellent interpersonal skills, high levels of self-motivation and integrity.
Knowledge of Kiswahili language in document translation is an advantage.
Creativity and personal initiative towards program implementation.
Good computer skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders, with proven ability to provide support to communication and advocacy initiatives.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
AGPAHI is an equal opportunities employer and these positions are open to all, but ONLY qualified candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter explaining how the experience detailed in the CV will contribute to the requirements of the position and references to AGPAHI. For those who will send e-copies please send cover letter and CV saved in your names.
Submissions may be sent to:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AGPAHI
P.O. BOX 38252
Plot 373, Mtitu Street, East Upanga
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania.
Submissions may be sent to:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AGPAHI
P.O. BOX 38252
Plot 373, Mtitu Street, East Upanga
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania.
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