The recently established Tanzania Media Fund (TMF) seeks to promote media independence and quality, with a particular focus on expanding investigative journalism. TMF will support media houses, editors and journalists to deepen their work and foster innovative learning. The Fund is funded by a multi-donor group and hosted by Hivos Tanzania. TMF seeks Tanzanians for the post of Programme Manager, who will play a key role in forming the leadership nucleus and setting up the TMF. Competitive remuneration and a challenging and creative work environment that promotes learning will be offered to the successful candidates.
Hivos/TMF has particular values and expectations of its staff. We look for
(a) commitment to social justice, human rights and critical media;
(b) ability to be creative and imaginative;
(c) desire to take initiative, reflect, learn and ask questions;
(d) self-organizer and willingness to take on responsibilities; and
(e) zero tolerance for corruption and adherence to the highest ethical standards.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Executive Manager, you will be responsible for the effective, timely and efficient development and implementation of the TMF grant-making component. You will contribute to vision and strategy development and its communication, and be responsible for grant management and administration, fostering learning and capacity development, managing and motivating staff, and cultivating effective relationships with key stakeholders.
Qualifications:
(a) A master’s university degree (preferred) or at least a first degree in a relevant field,
(b) At least ten years experience in areas related to your responsibilities.
(c) Good knowledge of media and general development/human rights,
(d) Strong management skills, including human resources and financial management;
(e) Effective writing, communication and networking abilities in English and Swahili, and
(f) Computer proficiency.
The Application Process
Please send ALL of the following:
(a) a cover letter clearly stating in 200 words or less why you want this job and consider yourself suited for it,
(b) your salary history,
(c) 2-3 letters of reference from non-relatives,
(d) an updated CV which includes your complete contact details,
(e) for Program Manager only a copy of something you have previously written (paper, article, etc) of 6-10 pages.
Women and people with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.
All applications must be received by 23 June 2008. Interviews for short-listed candidates will take place in late June.
Send applications to: Executive Fund Manager, Hivos/TMF, P. O. Box 38266, Dar es Salaam or by email to [email][email protected]
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