Comms Outreach & Advocacy Lead
UNDP has set up the Integrated Innovation Ecosystem Strengthening
Program (Funguo Program and Facility) that aims at developing and
strengthening innovative financing mechanisms and build a portfolio of
SMEs with a transformative impact on local economic development. The
program’s objective is to unlock innovation and investment for Impact
Ventures in Tanzania, so that these ventures can contribute to the
achievement of national ambitions and the SDGs. The Funguo program
directly addresses development challenges related to innovation and
entrepreneurship in Tanzania by focusing on three key objectives:
Capacitating women and youth lead Impact Ventures, relevant service
providers in the Innovation and start-up ecosystem that support the
development of these Impact Ventures and;
Bridging the funding gap for Impact Ventures to be able to access and
unlock, national and international private investment and third-party
finance for further growth and;
Creating an enabling environment where the Impact Ventures can thrive
alongside the right policies on driving innovation, tax, and regulatory
bodies.
The Communications, Outreach and Investments Lead you will assist the
Program Manager for the Funguo Program to execute on these Strategic
Objectives, in a cohesive way to ensure that the program grows to new
heights and serve clients effectively. This post will specifically lead
on Innovation Week and ad hoc events, as well as social media, and media
stakeholder engagement.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead on Outcome Output 3.4: Innovation is promoted at a national
level. Define and execute the communications strategy for the SO3 work
in collaboration with the Funguo Program Manager and the Knowledge
Management and Partnerships Lead. Including actioning the Communications
plan signed with the EU.
Lead on Innovation Week 2022 design and execution: In collaboration
with the Funguo and broader UNDP team as well as government, set the
vision for Innovation Week 2022 including theme, dates, sponsors, reach.
Lead on the sourcing of regional partners to execute the event in the
regions. Define a sponsorship strategy, ensure design the sponsorship
brochure is done and work with the KM and Partnerships lead, as well as
the Program Manager and UNDP team to secure sponsors. Design a
contracting and fund management process within UNDP that allows for
sponsor funds to be received or directed towards IW2022 costs. With the
Investment Lead in Innovation TA Lead look at running a pitch challenge
as part of Innovation Week in collaboration with a BDS provider.
Strategic Innovation Platform and program activity visibility:
Execute on reaching out to diverse stakeholders and supporting the
Strategic Innovation Platform activities to be visible and well attended
online and in person. This includes a quarterly newsletter on the
program activities written in collaboration with the Funguo Team.
HDIF digital assets: Ensure the transfer, revamp/re-brand, and
maintenance of HDIF digital assets including LinkedIn, Twitter,
MailChimp, Website, Instagram, Facebook, WordPress, twitter, FliKer.
Maintain an active social media presence with the goal of building
toward 80,000 followers in collaboration with the Funguo Team with the
support of the KM and Partnerships Lead.
Donor visibility: Support and work with the UNDP Communications Lead
to make the Funguo Program visible and ensure donor visibility (radio
and TV programs and appearances) with the support of the KM and
Partnerships Lead.
Contract Management: Write the TORs, contract, and manage the
Long-Term Agreement contract with design and communication providers to
support work with the support of the KM and Partnerships Lead.
Institutional Arrangement
The Communications, Outreach and Advocacy Lead will report directly
to the Funguo Knowledge Management and Partnership Specialist.
Competencies
Demonstrable experience organizing, taking a communications lead as part of Innovation Week in Tanzania a significant advantage.
Professional media networks.
International experience or training an added advantage.
Required Skills and Experience
Minimum Academic Education
Master’s degree in a relevant field, preferably in Communication and
Marketing, Development Studies, Program/Project Management, Business or
Social Science, Finance, Investment, Economics, or related fields
required.
Minimum years of relevant Work experience
7+ years of work experience in communications and marketing for Development Programs, corporations, or NGOs.
Required skills and competencies
Experience organizing and supporting large complex events at a
national level, with multiple partners, budget of over $75,000 and more
than 5 sponsors;
Experience working in an innovation program for development a strong advantage;
Able to conceptualize and execute a communication strategy;
Fully computer literacy including advanced knowledge of
word-processing, spreadsheet and database packages, and web-based
management systems. Ability to work in WordPress and an understanding of
hosting webinars in Zoom and on other platforms;
Strong understanding and practical experience of how to use paid
promotions and analytics on social media: LinkedIn, Twitter, WordPress,
Facebook, MailChimp etc. to drive engagement on topics and events;
Experience working with the media in Tanzania;
Experience developing and executing partnerships on events with media houses and stakeholders;
Understanding and experience of fundraising or sponsorship management ideally for events;
Understanding of SDGs and Tanzania’s development landscape, ability
to support this in the Funguo Program, as well as connect the work of
the fund to SDG agenda;
A strong understanding of Startup Ecosystem in Tanzania;
Unrelenting perseverance, personal integrity, and critical thinking skills.
Ability to develop TORs for vendors, and support contracting and execution through the program life cycle;
Ability to work with high-profile individuals by demonstrating high levels of discretion, professionalism, and responsiveness;
Sensitive and responsive to core values gender, equity, culture,
traditions, and justice within the communication of the organization.
Required Language(s)
English and Kiswahili
Travel:
Limited travel within Tanzania to visit Business Development Service
Providers and Ecosystem Enabling Organisation (hubs), take part in
conferences, trainings, and events, and possibly innovators is expected.
Disclaimer
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The deadline for submitting the application is 05 July 2021.
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