Job Opportunity at) Chalinze Water Supply (CHALIWASA, Public Relations Officer

Chalinze Water Supply (CHALIWASA

Chalinze Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (CHALIWASA) was officially declared in the Government Notice No. 376 on 30th November 2012 as a fully fledged authority. Initially it was known among the National Water Projects which was initiated by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania in the 1980’s. CHALIWASA was established to take-over responsibilities of Chalinze Water Supply Project (CWSP) and Chalinze Water Users Association (WAMACHA – Jumuiya ya Watumiaji Maji Chalinze). The objective of the Authority is to supply water to communities in various villages of the Chalinze Township, Chalinze District and nearby villages in Bagamoyo, Kibaha and Morogoro Rural Districts.

JOB TITLE:   PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER- 1 Post

APPOINTING AUTHORITY: BOARD OF DIRECTORS RESPONSIBLE TO: MANAGING DIRECTOR


 
Mode of employment: The PRO shall be employed on Contract terms

KEY RESULTS AREAS

• Performs all duties that are performed by the Public Relations Officer.
• Keeps employees and general public informed of all relevant events and development within the Project.
• Recommends new or amended procedures for obtaining and reporting information in areas where it is either inadequate or not available in accordance with the needs of the Project.
• Maintains good relations with the Ministry of Water as well as other external bodies such as a Radio Tanzania, Daily News, and all private newspapers and media.
• Ensure that the Project prepares and carries out an effective programmed of public relations with particular attention to public health education, water conservation and tariff polices.
• Helps in arrangement of Board/workers council meetings, official and social functions.
• Helps in making the Project’s publications in News papers, radio announcements and programmers, press releases and photographs.
• Makes all possible efforts to improve relations between the Project and its customers and the general public
• Performing any other duties as may be required by his/her supervisor

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:

Entry Requirements

A holder of a degree from a recognized University or School of Journalism with at least three years working experience as journalist or Public Relations Officer in the private or public sectors.
Added advantage if have prior knowledge of water sector.

Remuneration

Salary According to CWSP GS-H4, but not below existing and current government scale
Fringe benefits: As approved by the board of directors

GENERAL CONDITIONS

• All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and should be aged between 25 – 40 years.
• Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact, postal address, e-mail and telephone numbers.
• Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
• Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of academic certificates:
• Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/ Certificates.
• Professional certificates from respective Boards
• Form IV National Examination Certificates or Advance Examination Certificates
• Birth certificate.
• Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts, duties as may be assigned by his / her supervisor.

Deadline for application is 03 Nov 2019.
Only shortlisted candidates will be informed on a date for interview.
Women are highly encouraged to apply

Application letters should be addressed to:
MANAGING DIRECTOR
CHALINZE WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION
AUTHORITY
P.O.BOX 120 CHALINZE.

Email; info@chaliwasa.go.tz