Media and Communication officer

Tanzania Football Federation is Football Organization registered in the United Republic of Tanzania under the National Sports Council Act of 1967 as amended in 1971
TFF is responsible for;
Developing promoting and regulating the sport association football in all its forms through the territory of Tanzania Mainland.
Encouraging the sport of association football at the national level in the spirit of fair play.
Organizing competitions in association football in all its forms at a national level, by defining precisely, as required, the areas of authority conceded to various leagues of which it is composed.
Mission
To develop top level football players and clubs by sporting youngster with the most potential and providing them with our best attention and facilities in terms of human, financial and material resources to help them excel and to provide enjoyment in the game of football for all people. Football for all is our business.

Media and Communication officer
Reporting: Reporting to the general secretary, Media and communication officer  will be responsible for managing and coordinating media and  communication matters
Key Responsibilities:
-Establishing and efficiently running a communications department;
-Developing a communications policy for the member association to be approved by the executive committee;
-Promoting and increasing the positive media exposure of football. To be proactive in identifying and releasing positive football news;
-Organizing and advising the president and general secretary on media issues, including press conferences, press releases and interviews;
-Acting  as a spokesperson for the federation, when authorized by the secretary general ;
-Maintaining relationships with the relevant football stakeholders, including member associations and clubs;
-Monitoring football coverage in the media and appraising and advising the president and general secretary on issues that arise.
-Building and maintaining relationships with members of the media – television, radio, press and electronic media.
-Developing various communications platforms that will act as communications tools for the member association to inform FIFA, the confederation, member associations, clubs, fans, the media, sponsors and others of football activities in your country. The platforms can include the member association's website, monthly newsletter, yearbook, media releases;
-Providing contents and service to the media during all member association events, including but not limited to draws for competitions, meetings and matches during competitions;
-Editing the content of the association's website;
-Training member associations and clubs in media management;
-Managing media accreditation at all member association matches and events;
-Ensuring that the required facilities are available for the media at all member association venues.
Key qualifications and experience
-A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism or equivalent from a recognized institution
-Demonstrate capacity in communication and stakeholder’s management
-Proficient in computers and Micro office suite ,and
-A minimum of five years relevant working of experience in Media and Communication.
-Strong English and Kiswahili communication skills (Oral, written and presentational). Knowledge of other International languages shall be an added advantage.
Remunerations:
The above position carries attractive remunerations as per TFF salary structure and incentive package.
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DEADLINE: All applications, with detailed CVs, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications with daily contacts, including phone numbers should be forwarded to the following address.(Electronical INSERT EMAIL ,) by December 15, 2013. 
TFF is an equal opportunity employer. 
Only applicants who meet requirements will be considered for an interview.
Applications should be addressed to:
General Secretary
Tanzania Football Federation
P.O BOX 1574
Dar es Salaam