Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) is a locally registered NGO first established in 1994. It is the largest indigenous provider of disability and rehabilitation services in the country. CCBRT aims to empower people with disabilities and their families, improve their quality of life, and ensure access to medical and rehabilitative treatment. Committed to preventing disabilities wherever possible, CCBRT is also engaged in extensive maternal and newborn healthcare (MNHC) activities and is currently constructing a Maternity and Newborn Hospital which will serve as a referral centre for high risk and emergency deliveries in the region of Dar es Salaam and the Eastern Zone of Tanzania.

Duties to Include:
• Build and drive CCBRT’s 3—5 year communications strategy, in collaboration with National Communications Manager
• Build and implement CCBRT’s annual communications plan, in collaboration with National Communications Manager
• Build annual budget for communications, in collaboration with National Communications Manager
• Coordinate development of key communications collateral (copywriting/editing, design agency management, printing, distribution)
• Build strategy for developing CCBRT’s online presence, and manage and moderate all online channels (website, social media)
• Work closely with Kupona Foundation, CCBRT’s US—based fundraising arm, to ensure coordination and alignment on all US facing communications and fundraising activities
• Ensure close coordination between CCBRT’s communications and fundraising activities
• Work closely with CCBRT’s Senior Management on identification/coordination of key international visibility opportunities
• Coordinate and cultivate international media/PR opportunities
• Manage Communications Department
• Responsible for the coordination and development of CCBRT’s Annual Report Coordinate donor communications requests
• Manage events and VIP visits, in collaboration with Programme Development team
• Coordinate proof reading and editing of external publications written in English
• Ensure all external communications materials and channels are compliant with CCBRT’s Brand Guidelines

Work Experience/ Skills /Competencies:
• Experience in building and driving successful communications strategies across multiple channels
• Fluency in written and spoken English (Native or proven proficiency)
• Experience in developing and managing social media strategies and channels
• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity
• Strategic thinker, resourceful and creative
• Team player, with the ability to work independently and as a group
• Proficiency in Design Software (Photoshop, In Design) or Typo3 CMS
• Computer Literate—Microsoft Office Suite

Qualifications
• 3—5 years experience in communications, PR, marketing or similar fields
• Minimum Bachelors’ Degree in relevant field

E–Essential, P–Preferred

We are an equal opportunities employer people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please submit a letter of Application or curriculum vitae with two references and maximum one page cover letter on why you believe you are the right candidate for this position. Please send it via email to: recruitment@ccbrt.or.tz or by post to the Human Resources Department, P.O Box 23310, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Tel: +255 (0)22260 1543, +255(0)222602192, Fax: +255 (0) 22 260 1544. Website: www.ccbrt.or.tz