Programme Manager – Dar es salaam – Tanzania Media Foundation

Purpose of the Job
The purpose of this job is to provide efficient and effective programme management in line with the TMF 2015-2018 strategic plan and ensure expected impact, outcomes and outputs are delivered timely. The job requires managing media transformation for sustainable accountability and quality media content delivery through media outlets, media organizations, media associations, independent producers and individual journalists. It also entails overseeing proper use of the Flexi-grant management information system at all levels and ensure sound and transparent programme management procedures are followed at each stage as well as management of related risks.

Reporting Line: The Programme Manager will Report to the Executive Director.
Supervisory role: He/she will supervise senior programme officers, programme officers and assistant programme officers.
Employment category: The successful applicant will be employed on a renewable contract basis subject to work performance and availability of financial resources.
Starting date: Effective from 1st February, 2016
Education/professional Qualification: Master`s degree in Mass Communication or journalism. Graduate or post graduate in journalism with any other Masters in any field is also acceptable.

Skills, Experience and Competence
• Minimum 5 years working experience in programme administration and project management.
• In-depth knowledge of the media sector.
• Visionary with strong leadership skills.
• Strong management skills.
• Financial management skills.
• Diverse networking capabilities in a proactive manner.
• Strong capacity –building experience.
• Ability to develop ideas and write proposals.
• Critical and analytical skills.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in both English and Swahili.

Mode of Application
Interested candidates should apply through: info@tmf.or.tz. The application must have cover letter explaining your suitability for the position and how your qualifications, education, skills, experience and competence fit the purpose of the job. Updated CV must be attached with contacts of at least three referees.

Application deadline: 4th January, 2016.
NOTE
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Source: The Guardian 15th December, 2015

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