Media Institute of Southern Africa, Tanzania Chapter (MISA-TAN) is a dynamic member driven regional non governmental organization which seeks through monitoring, research, policy lobbying and advocacy and distribution of information, to foster free, independent and diverse media throughout Southern Africa in the services of democracy and development as stated in the Windhoek declaration and the African Charter on Broadcasting. In this regard, applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified individuals to fill the vacancy below:
Job Title : National Director
Reports to : Chairperson
Job Description:
· Shall be Chief Executive Officer and head of the secretariat
· Shall be overall incharge of day to day activities of the funds of MISA-TAN
· Develops and proposes to the National Governing Council for approval, financial and human resource policy, strategic and annual plans and budgets
· Recruits the personnel to run the activities of the secretarial pursuant to human resource policy and requirements and subject to approval of the National Governing Council
· Prepares the National Governing Council meetings
· Plans and fundraise for the organization
· Shall be signatory to all MISA-TAN accounts and transactions
Qualifications
· Must be a suitable, qualified person with a minimum of a University degree with media and management background, with an experience up to four post-qualification experience in the media or related field
· Must have a good track record of experience and diligence in a similar senior position at least for a period of 5 years
· Must be conversant with issues concerning the media sector and management
· Must be capable of working with minimum supervision, ready and willing to serve the organization even on voluntary basis
· Age between 35-50 years
Remuneration
The Media Institute of Southern Africa offers an attractive remuneration package and an excellent working environment
Mode of application
Qualifying candidates should apply in writing to or lodge their application at the address below, enclosing the following:
1. An application letter showing how they meet the post’s requirements
2. Comprehensive curriculum vitae
3. Copies of original certificates and awards
4. Contact address including telephone number(s) and/or email address(s)
5. Names and full address of three (3) referees
Closing date:
Applications should reach at the address below before or by 16 April 2011
Chairperson,
Media Institute of Southern Africa, Tanzania Chapter (MISA-TAN)
P.O. Box 78172,
Phone: 2137547/8,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
E-Mail: misatan@africaonline.co.tz and copy to rohamu2004@yahoo.co.uk andandrew@misatan.org
