Protection & Inclusion Coordinator.
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam, with frequent travel.
Terms: One-year contract with potential for renewal.
Open for Tanzanian with relevant skills, experience and qualifications
Background
HelpAge International is the secretariat to the HelpAge Global Network, which brings together a wide range of organisations and individuals working to promote the rights and meet the needs of older women and men, nationally and/or internationally.
Our long-term vision is to establish a global movement of strong connected age focused and older people led platforms in every country in the world. Only by collaborating together we can achieve a world in which all older people can lead dignified, active, healthy and secure lives. We aim to extend the reach and influence of the HelpAge Global Network to all those in a position to help bring about our vision for older people– including Governments, regional institutions, policy makers, development partners, the private sector, UN organisations and academic institutions.
HelpAge International in Tanzania is looking for a Protection and Inclusion Coordinator to support the implementation of Protection Policy and global humanitarian protection and inclusion standards within HelpAge’s own response to the Tanzania emergency and recovery Programme. The post holder is expected to carry out effective advocacy for the protection of People with Specific Needs (PSNs) and influence the humanitarian community to address barriers that limit the inclusion of most vulnerable groups in the ongoing humanitarian response in North Western Tanzania. The candidate will have demonstrable ability to develop the capacity of national and community-based protection actors/networks by assess existing services, identifying gaps and recommending strategies that promote inclusion through quality and accountable services that meet the needs of PSNs.
Required qualifications and experience
- The applicant of this position must have a minimum of a bachelor degree in relevant field andsubstantial experience of not less than five years in managing protection programmes in large scale emergency operations, including chronic complex emergencies.
- The post holder must have sound knowledge of international legal frameworks for protection and inclusion, excellent skills in advocacy, Knowledge on gender barriers, negotiations and diplomacy with ability to influence actors at operational and national levels.
- The candidate is able to work well within a diverse team and contribute to capacity building of HelpAge and staff of other organizations. S/he should have the ability to interact at multiple levels of government authorities, and able to network with UN agencies and humanitarian organization. Women are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Interested applicants should send their CVs (not exceeding 2 pages) and a cover letter stating their suitability for the position by email, to:[email protected]or[email protected]
Applications must be received by 26th July 2018.Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Do not send any certificate at this stage.
HelpAge International is an equal opportunity employer.
The post holder is expected to carry out effective advocacy for the protection of People with Specific Needs (PSNs)
Communications Officer
Description
HelpAge International wishes to recruit a Communications Officer (CO) who will be based in Dar es Salaam with frequent field visits to support programmes implemented in collaboration with different partners.
A summary of the job purpose and person specification is indicated below while the full Job Description will be made available on request.
Job purpose
- To manage HelpAge International’s media, communication and publicity activities, consistent with its mandate of promoting the needs and rights of older people in Tanzania. The post holder will plan, implement and manage a wide range of publicity activities in line with the organisational strategies, values and principles reaching diverse audiences in the country.
- We are looking for a dynamic person who is capable on assuming overall responsibility of developing and ensuring effective implementation of communication plans and strategies that build Helpage’s profile and advocate for older people’s inclusion in government policies, plans and programmes in the country.
Person Specification
- At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass communications, public relations or any other related field
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a similar or related post
- High level understanding of social issues including gender, disability and ageing
- Experience working in a multicultural environment
- Demonstratable ability to engage with CSOs and Government structures at all levels
- Excellent verbal, written communication, interpersonal and networking skills
- Experience of closely working with the media and managing organisation’s social media platforms
- High level of fluency in written and spoken Kiswahili and English
- Proven track record of handling basic project related roles
- Ability to work under pressure and at short deadlines
- Advanced IT skills is an added advantage
- Contract Period is one (1) year with potential for renewal
Interested applicants should send their CVs (not exceeding 2 pages) and a cover letter stating their suitability for the position by email, to:[email protected]copy to[email protected]
Applications must be received by 26st July 2018.Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Do not send any certificates at this stage. Women are encouraged to apply.
HelpAge International is an equal opportunity employer.
We are looking for a dynamic person for the position of a Communications Officer
