JOB VACANCY:COMMUNICATION MANAGER - THE UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM COMPUTING CENTRE

Description

The University of Dar es Salaam Computing Centre (UCC) is ICT Company wholly owned by the University of Dar es Salaam. It provides ICT services to the University of Dar es Salaam and to the General Public. Through its Tanzania Data Lab (dLab) Project, UCC is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions.

 JOB TITLE: Communication Manager

Contract: Fixed Term; Full time from Early January 2017 to 31st March, 2018

Reports to: Project Manager

Work Station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Note: All candidates must have the legal right to work in Tanzania. dLab is, unable to sponsor work permit for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

1. To support, the management team in formulating a communications strategy

2. To create website content and enhance the existing website

3. To create and manage contents for the dLabblog

4. To create dLab presentation materials

5. To create a repository of existing resources from the region, and social media contents

6. To design and manage the dLab brochures, flyers, kits for conferences and round-tables, etc.

7. To work closely with all project partners including other communications tasks as well as new initiatives that will continue to emerge as the dLab expands its scope of work.

Qualification and Experience

• Holder of Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, Business Administration, Marketing or related.

• Masters Qualification shall be an added advantage.

• At least four years experience in similar position or as a senior communications officer with proven track record of success working with diverse cultures, and in developing countries, '

• Must have designed and executed communication strategy including design skills and experience managing start-ups.

• Managing social media accounts and campaigns.

• Excellent interpersonal skills '

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• He/she should be able to maintain ethical standard at work

• Excellent public relation and team building

Application Instructions

Eligible Candidates should send Application letter, verified copies of relevant certificates and Curriculum Vitae to:

The Managing Director,

University of Dar Es Salaam Computing Centre,

P.O. Box 35062, DAR ES SALAAM