AJIRALEO TANZANIA |
AJIRA TANZANIA 2019 / NAFASI ZA KAZI 2019
Ajira Tanzania, Volunteer Opportunities, Kazi Charity Village, Ajira Leo, New Jobs Tanzania
Position: Web Communications Advisor
Position # 1228-201
TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT:
Volunteer Cooperant (VC/OS)
Unaccompanied assignment - This assignment does not include support for accompanying partners or dependants
PARTNER:
Sokoine University Graduate Entrepreneurs Cooperative Limited
LOCATION:
TANZANIA; UNITED REPUBLIC OF , Morogoro
DURATION:
Flexible duration (3-8 months)
EXPECTED DEPARTURE DATE:
Departure
date is contingent upon completion of administrative file and approval
of visa. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and position
will remain open until filled.
OVERVIEW:
Uniterra
is a leading Canadian international volunteer cooperation and
development program, jointly implemented by the Centre for International
Studies and Cooperation (CECI) and World University Service of Canada
(WUSC).
Uniterra
contributes to improving the socio-economic conditions of poor and
marginalized communities in 14 cn inclusive, is the most powerful driver
of poverty reduction. The
purpose of the Uniterra program is to improve the lives of some of the
world’s most vulnerable populations by stimulating growth and
facilitating access to the benountries and with over 200 partners in
Africa, Asia and the Americas
through the exchange of expertise and knowledge of Canadian and
international volunteers. Uniterra believes that economic growth,
wheefits of growing and diversified markets.
To
make this happen, we are working with our local partners to enhance the
income of poor and marginalized women and youth through better access
to employment and income generation opportunities. Uniterra country
program staff work with our local partners to design Uniterra
assignments in the context of the country strategy, supporting the
inclusion of women and youth in key economic sub sectors.
For more information on the Uniterra program, our approach and countries of focus please visit: Uniterra.ca
PARTNER DESCRIPTION:
The
Sokoine University Graduate Entrepreneurs Cooperative (SUGECO) is a
cooperative established in 2011 by undergraduate, graduate and
postgraduate students aspiring to start their own businesses, especially
in the agricultural sector, after graduating from Sokoine University of
Agriculture (SUA). They aim to create future generations of successful
business persons who transform the culture to value entrepreneurship and
create a vibrant economy. The main focus is to stimulate agribusiness
development and create employment for youth in Tanzania. SUGECO has
close to 400 graduate and student members across Tanzania engaging in
agribusiness entrepreneurial activities. To learn more visit www.sugeco.or.tz/
The Web Communications Advisor will contribute to the objectives of the Uniterra program and SUGECO in building the communications capacity of their staff.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support training for the communications team on website software, analytics and design principles;
- Facilitate training and/or workshops on keyword research and Search Engine Optimization;
- Work with the communications team to design pages and blog posts according to UX best practices;
- Assist in establishing and customizing a Google Analytics account;
- Ensure the participation of women and youth, as well as their representation, in all activities of mandate;
- Consolidate the results, document best practices and participate in the implementation of exit strategies; and
- Write reports required by the partner organization and the Uniterra program.
NEW TANZANIAN JOBS OPPORUNITIES 2019 (1,120+ POSTS)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree, training and/or equivalent experience in communications or a related field
Experience in design and implementation of IT platforms for development
Good practical knowledge of interdisciplinary development issues
Demonstrated experience in website design and Google Analytics
Demonstrated experience in website maintenance and Search Engine Optimisation best practice
Intercultural communications skills
Strong written and oral communication skills in English; Swahili is an asset
VOLUNTEER BENEFITS AND SUPPORT:
- Support and guidance prior to departure and while on assignment in country.
- Participation in a pre-departure training where you will have the opportunity to learn about the program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and meet other volunteers. Travel, meals and accommodation are covered.
- In-country orientation and briefing upon arrival in-country.
- Language training in-country where required.
- Return flights, visas and work permits.
- Cost of required country specific vaccinations and antimalarials.
- Health insurance.
- Modest monthly living allowance while overseas.
- Accommodation while overseas.
- Vacation leave entitlement.
- Return debriefing in Canada after completion of assignment. Travel, meals and accommodation are covered.
- An incredible opportunity to enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!
NEW TANZANIAN JOBS OPPORUNITIES 2019 (1,120+ POSTS)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada between the age of 18-70.
Departure date is contingent upon the timely completion of all administrative requirements (e.g. visa processes, medical clearance, police checks, travel documentation).
With the support of the program, all volunteers shall undertake to make a minimum financial contribution of $1,500 for participating in the program.
TO APPLY:
You must ensure that you have a SYGESCA session open and that your profile contains a curriculum vitae before applying for the position.
Application Deadline 31 July 2019