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Deloitte East Africa provides seamless cross-border services to multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium sized enterprises and the public sector, across four (4) countries of the region: Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda.

About the Department

Deloitte East Africa has a well versed strategy and operations team uniquely positioned to support the strategic agenda of our clients in the key domains of growth, business improvement & optimization, and strategic transformation. The wide spectrum of capabilities, thought leadership and experience are underpinned by the Deloitte platform of executable strategy and innovation for growth.

Our unique strategic planning approach and capability allows executive teams to understand the future and create growth and aspirational viewpoints about the possibility in their markets and organizations.

About the Program

The USAID Boresha Afya is a five year (1 October 2016 – 30 September 2021) program supported by the American People through United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The program is implemented by Deloitte Consulting Limited in 43 councils of Iringa, Njombe, Morogoro, Lindi, Mtwara and Ruvuma regions with its technical partners; Family Health International (FHI360), EngenderHealth and Management and Development for Health (MDH). The purpose of USAID Boresha Afya is to increase access to high quality, comprehensive, and integrated health services, in communities we serve especially women and youth. USAID Boresha Afya is set to create a dynamic, integrated platform for delivery of health services that emphasizes intensified coordination and collaboration between the government, health facilities and communities, towards achieving HIV epidemic control while integrating Family Planning (FP), Tuberculosis (TB), Maternal and Neo Natal Child Health (MNCH), Malaria care and Nutrition through innovative integration approaches at all levels and opportunities.

Main purpose of the job

The Project Management and Communications Coordinator will be responsible for implementing strategies in the areas of external and internal communications and events of the program as well as a specific focus on media coverage and brand of the project.

This position reports directly to the Results Management Office Director.

What you will do/Specialized Competencies:

• In collaboration with the program management team, develop a communication protocol and strategy for all communications within the project and externally with the government, partners and donor; 
• Oversee implementation of the project branding strategy and marking plan;
• Ensure that the project maintains high visibility in the media regionally, in the national and international media;
• Write and distribute press releases for project events as per Deloitte and USAID standards and requirements;
• Build and nurture public relations with program donors and implementing partners;
• Ensure that all program branding and communication policies are well documented and accessible to staff;
• Produce project content for both print and web including brochures and newsletters;
• Establish a quarterly internal project newsletter that informs staff of project activities, shares best practices, provides policy updates and celebrates successes ;
• Work with the program managers to document program successes and distribute them for replication through the national system;
• Develop promotional material to promote the program to stakeholders;
• Regularly update and maintain the project website;
• Ensure that all publications and videos are of high quality and are disseminated appropriately;
• Share and explore communication processes, good practices within the program and with all stakeholders;
• Support activities and prepare success stories;
• Develop creative and innovative branded program materials;
• Implementation of events to ensure they run seamlessly and achieve the agreed upon end objectives;
• Initiate both external and internal communications of the project to ensure visibility of the project;
• Assist management in tracking queries in the query tracking system and ensure that queries are responded to by the relevant parties in a timely manner;
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

• A  Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Media, Communication, Journalism or Public Relations;
• MBA is an added advantage;
• Minimum of five (5) years working experience in a large donor-funded health program;
• Experience with an International NGO or donor funded Program operating in the field of HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria or related public health organization will be an added advantage;
• Strong communication skills written and verbal

Technical Competencies

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written English;
• Strong organizational skills with the demonstrated ability to priorities and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment;
• Advanced computer skills i.e Advanced Excel, MS Word, Power point, etc.
• Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations.

Your role as a leader

At Deloitte we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people and for society and make an impact that matters.

Leadership/Behavioral Capabilities

Living our Purpose - Identifies and embraces our purpose and values and puts these into practice in their professional life.

Influence - Builds relationships and communicates effectively in order to positively influence peers and other stakeholders.

Performance drive – Seeks opportunities to challenge self; teams with others across businesses and borders to deliver and takes accountability for own and team results.   

Strategic direction – Understands objectives for member firms/stakeholders and Deloitte Global, aligns own work to objectives and sets personal priorities.

Talent development – Develops self by actively seeking opportunities for growth, shares knowledge and experiences with others, and acts as a strong brand ambassador

How you will grow

At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn. We offer opportunities to build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue grow throughout their career.

Our purpose

Deloitte is led by purpose: to make an impact that matters. Every day, Deloitte people are making a real impact in the places they live and work. We pride ourselves on doing not only what is good for clients, but also what is good for our people and the communities in which we live and work-always striving to be an organization that is held up as a role model of quality, integrity and positive change. Learn more about Deloitte's impact on the world. https://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/impact-that-matters.html.

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To the successful candidate the firm will offer a competitive and performance driven remuneration package, a highly energized team environment comprising individuals who are committed to working together to make an impact that matters.

Closing date: 1 March 2020