MEDIA COUNCIL OF TANZANIA (MCT)

EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY

Background

The Media Council of Tanzania (MCT) is an independent, voluntary and self

regulatory body with the objective of promoting freedom of the media and
ensuring the highest professional standards and media accountability in the
United Republic of Tanzania.

MCT implements its four-year Programme Strategy (2023 – 2027) that aims at
expanding the perimeters of freedom of expression and of the media as well as
promoting professionalism and accountability in order to ensure that the
Tanzanian media contributes effectively to the country’s development and
democratic processes.

As part of implementation of its Strategy, MCT would like to recruit a competent

Tanzanian to fill the vacancy of Programme Manager.

Overall responsibility: This is a Senior Managerial position. Reporting to the

Executive Secretary, the Programme Manager shall oversee Programme
implementation leading the team in implementing MCT activities of advocacy,
mediation and arbitration, media monitoring, and press freedom violation
register; as well as projects for specific outputs.

Duties and responsibilities of the employee:

a) Oversee and ensure implementation of programme activities of the
Council as per Programme Strategy and approved Annual work plans;
b) Provide support to the Executive Secretary (ES) in handling complaints
brought against media outlets at Secretariat level;
c) Assist the Executive Secretary in identifying, developing and
maintaining useful networks;

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 d) Assist the Executive Secretary in fundraising for Council activities and
sustainability;
e) Take lead in research and development activities
f) Take lead in Council advocacy activities;
g) Develop and implement communication strategy
h) Ensure Code of Ethics for media professionals is up to date;
i) Identify problems and any irregularities in the process of implementing
programme activities and advise the ES accordingly;
j) Participate in and give quality input to Management Team and Tender
Board deliberations;
k) Liaise with MCT Zanzibar office to ensure effective and timely
implementation of Programme activities on the Isles;
l) Supervise and mentor programme officers, other staff, volunteers and
interns as may be required;
m) Prepare departmental plans and budgets and participate in Council
planning, review and budget process;
n) Ensure the work of contracted programme consultants, contributors and
editors is of high quality and standards;
o) Prepare analyses on policies and media laws;
p) Provide technical backstopping to Government officials, MPs, MHRs
and relevant House Standing Committees on matters related to MCT
agenda;
q) Liaise with stakeholders in the media sector and with all those involved
in the media sector for relevant interventions;
r) Oversee usage of NACTE validated standardized journalism curricula
and benchmarks for certificate, advanced certificate and diploma levels
(NTA levels 4 - 6);
s) Oversee preparation and production of annual State of the Media
Report;
a) Write activity reports and keep records of the same.

Key Qualifications and Experience:

 Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with 8 years experience in journalism,

mass communication, Laws or relevant social sciences. A relevant Masters
degree would be an added advantage.

Competencies:
 In-depth understanding of media self regulation, press freedom and
freedom of expression issues;
 Broad knowledge of the Tanzania media sector dynamics;
 Strong managerial and administrative skills;
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  Proven experience and competence in advocacy work;
 Ability to lead in a participatory, roll-up-your sleeves manner;
 Strong analytical skills;
 Solid communication skills, both written and oral, in English and
Kiswahili, and ability to produce concise reports;
 Excellent attention to detail;
 Results oriented;
 Ability to proactively work independently with minimum supervision,
and as an effective team member.

2. Senior Finance Volunteer

Reports to: Executive Secretary

Overall Responsibility: To ensure that accounting and financial management of

MCT’s operations are in strict compliance with MCT financial policies,
regulations, procedures, donor agreements, IFRSs/ IPSAs and best practices.
Provide quality and timely advice on matters of finance and financial
management and provide timely and accurate financial and management
reports.

Specific responsibilities:
a) Provide technical advice to the team on the preparation of the plans and
budgets for optimal use of resources;
b) Assist to develop project budgets and fundraising;
c) Oversee preparations of financial reports and submit to Executive
Secretary-;
d) Review and prepare Financial Management Reports which include but
are not limited to, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual financial
reports;
e) Ensure compliance of MCT with laws and regulations relating to tax as
well as other statutory authorities;
f) Periodically review operations of the accounting package and ensure all
information is input accurately on daily basis;
g) Ensure all financial documents are aligned to practice, market
completeness, and compliance with applicable policies and laws;
h) Ensure financial documents are kept and are in compliance with MCT’s
financial policies;
i) Communicate financial policies and procedures to all staff and ensure
they are properly implemented and adhered to;
j) Interpret the Programme Strategy and link it to the Strategic Budget as
well linking Annual Work Plans to Annual Budgets and provide
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 strategic advice on the implementation that will enhance value for
money;
k) Prepare quarterly reports on the implementation of the resource
mobilization work plans for consideration by the management;
l) Liaise with tax and other authorities wherever necessary;
m) Review donor reports and ensure submission of the same is done within
the context of the Memorandum of Understanding and Bilateral
Agreements;
n) Review and approve bank reconciliation statements;
o) Liaise with external auditors and work with auditors to ensure smooth
Audits on MCT Finances; and
p) Any other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Secretary.

Volunteer qualifications
Education:
 ACPA(T) holder or its equivalent,
 Degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognized university, Master
degree in Business Administration will be an added advantage.

Experience:
 Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in senior accounting/finance level.
 Proven experience in managing donor funds.

Competencies:
 Strong English language skills, both written and spoken;
 Experience and ability to use various Accounting soft-wares;
 Ability to support and direct the implementation of ideas, projects and plans
once adopted by the organization;
 Ability to manage multiple priorities while working as part of a team;
 Excellent financial analytical skills;
 Energetic, independent, self-motivated personality.

3. M & E Volunteer
Reports to: Institutional Sustainability Specialist (ISS)

Overall Responsibility: To oversee and execute Monitoring, Evaluation and

Learning (MEL) activities included in the Annual Work Plans, with particular
focus on results, impacts, best practices, lessons learned, emerging issues and
setbacks in implementation. Monitor the follow up of evaluation
recommendations with view of developing MEL capacity.

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Specific responsibilities:
a) To Design Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) framework
b) To Develop key performance indicators and Means of Verifications
c) To Track program’s progress, outputs and activities
d) To collect, organize and analyze data in line with the MEL framework
e) To evaluate outcomes and ensure the program is achieving its goals
f) To identify areas for improvement by making recommendations for
modifications or additional resources
g) To document progress by recording progress towards goals
h) To write MEL activities reports on monthly basis
i) To draft quarterly, semi-annually and annually progress implementation
reports informed by MEL
j) Any other MEL duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor

Volunteer qualification
Education:
University Degree preferably in Business Administration, Economics or related
field.

Experience:
•At least four (4) years of experience in the design and implementation of M&E
in development projects implemented by national/international NGOs/
Government;
•Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and
production of reports;
•Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software;
•Strong training & facilitation skills.

Competencies:
•Organises and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities
while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions,
deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships;
•Plans, coordinates and organises workload while remaining aware of changing
Priorities and competing deadlines;
•Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and
clients to facilitate the provision of support;
•Excellent knowledge of monitoring and the application of methodology: Good
understanding of capacity assessment methodologies; excellent ability to identify
significant capacity building opportunities;
•Excellent communication skills (written and oral): Sensitivity to and
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responsiveness to all partners, Respectful and helpful relations with donors and
project staff.

MODE OF APPLICATION

To apply, submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with email address,

telephone number, copies of relevant certified certificates/testimonials, and
names of three professional referees. Applicants are also required to submit
application letter explain why they think they should be considered for the job
through the address below:

Executive Secretary,
Media Council of Tanzania,
P.O.Box 10160,
Dar es Salaam.

Please send your application through, Postal or recruitment@mct.or.tz or hand

deliveries at MCT offices located at House No. KUN/MTN/532, Bagamoyo
Road, Tegeta Skanska area
Closing date is January 13, 2025. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

MCT is an equal opportunity employer therefore all people are encouraged to

apply.